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

US8056577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims

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Assignee

TESCOM CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Paul Thomas Street · Yorktown, US
Todd William Larsen · Elk River, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 20, 2006
Grant date	Nov 15, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 27, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

An example cascade system includes a manifold having a fluid outlet port to dispense fluid and a fluid valve engaged to the manifold. First and second fluid storage containers are coupled to the manifold. The fluid valve is configured to control a first fluid flow path between the second fluid storage container and the fluid outlet port.

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