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Device for mixing and dispensing fluids

US8511047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Sealed Air Corporation (US) · US

Inventors

William J. Mahon · Southbury, US
Gary R. Dye · Oxford, US
Robert D. Wheeler · Hilliard, US
Michael R. Sandner · Newtown, US
Henry J. Ruddy · Sandy Hook, US
John Corrigan · Garden Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 7, 2007
Grant date	Aug 20, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 29, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB31D2205/0023
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One aspect of the invention pertains to a device for mixing and dispensing fluids, which generally includes a housing; a mixing chamber having a first inlet for introducing a first fluid into the mixing chamber, a second inlet for introducing a second fluid into the mixing chamber, and an outlet through which fluid may exit the mixing chamber; and a valving rod received within the mixing chamber and movable between an open position, in which the first and second inlets are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, a cleaning position, in which the valving rod substantially seals closed the first inlet but does not seal closed the second inlet, and a closed position, in which the valving rod substantially seals closed the first and second inlets.

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