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Remote access to chemical dispense system

US7292914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2002
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B15/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for controlling and monitoring operations of a chemical dispense system from a remote location is disclosed. The chemical dispense system includes a formulator for preparing a chemical product using one or more component chemical concentrates. The chemical dispense system also includes an allocator for managing the distribution of formulated chemical products to a point-of-use such that the formulated products are distributed to the point-of-use by a specified plan or sequence. The allocator may also be used to manage the formulation of chemical products such that the chemical products are formulated based on a plan or sequence. The chemical dispense system includes a communications system that enables system operators to control and monitor allocation and/or formulation operations from a remote location. A method for remotely monitoring and controlling operations of the chemical dispense system is also disclosed.

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