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Apparatus and methods to dispense fluid from a bank of containers and to refill same

US7905252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

TESCOM CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Eric W. Neumann · Princeton, US
Todd William Larsen · Elk River, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 10, 2008
Grant date	Mar 15, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 3, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/87885
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid dispensing system includes a manifold having a fluid outlet port to dispense fluid from a plurality of fluid supply containers. The system additionally includes a plurality of valves connected to the manifold for controlling the flow of fluid from the containers. The manifold and valves are configured such that all fluid flow connections are disposed within the manifold, thereby reducing and/or eliminating the amount of piping required external to the manifold. So configured, the valves include simple cartridge-type devices that are easily installed into and removed from the manifold.

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