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High-volume fluid dispense system

US8561855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

ENTEGRIS, INC. · US

Inventors

John M. Hennen · Carver, US
Barry L. Rauworth · Victoria, US
James C. Linder · Shorewood, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 7, 2006
Grant date	Oct 22, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 23, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB67D7/0294
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid dispense system for use with a drum having a drum insert configured to couple with a bung included on a drum, the drum insert having an upper portion and a drum insert down tube extending therefrom into an interior of the drum. The system further having a dispense head configured to couple with the drum insert, the dispense head having first and second conduits, each having a valve assembly, the valve assemblies in operable communication with the drum insert when the dispense head is coupled with the drum insert. When the dispense head is coupled with the drum insert the first and second valve assemblies are effected to an open position enabling fluid to flow through the conduits. When the dispense head is not coupled with the drum insert the first and second valve assemblies are biased to a closed position inhibiting fluid from flowing through the conduits.

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