Patent · US Expired

Background tank fill

US6134896A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 1999
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2345/0052
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A refrigerant servicing system includes a main supply tank of refrigerant and an auxiliary tank which is coupled to the main tank by a valve which is selectively controlled by a circuit also coupled to weight and pressure sensors to assure the main tank has a level of refrigerant adequate for providing a continuous supply of refrigerant during servicing.

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