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Methods and apparatus for introducing additives into a fluid flow

US8393350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

Vidacco International, LLC · US

Inventors

Victor A. Chiriac · San Diego, US
David E. Bien · Denville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2006
Grant date	Mar 12, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 6, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/8737
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed are an apparatus and methods for introducing additives into a fluid flow. An additive vessel, with chambers for one or more additives, is attached to a primary flow fixture in a configuration that permits a diversion of part of the primary flow through the additive vessel then back to the outlet of the primary flow fixture. When the apparatus is engaged, a part of the primary flow is diverted to the additive vessel, combines with the additive, and then is re-introduced to the fluid stream, exiting the primary flow fixture.

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