Fluid mixing and dispensing system
US9744503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F35/881
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for mixing a first fluid with one or more additional fluids to create a mixed fluid and for dispensing the mixed fluid is disclosed. The dispensing system includes a mixing tank; a first pump for the first fluid; a second pump for a second fluid; and a sensor positioned adjacent the mixing tank wherein the sensor outputs a signal based on a force exerted by the mixing tank in a direction toward the sensor. A controller of the system execute a program to: (i) receive the signal from the sensor, and (ii) operate the first pump for a first time period and operate the second pump for a second time period based on the signal from the sensor such that the first fluid and the second fluid are delivered to the mixing tank before being delivered to a storage tank for dispensing the mixed fluids.
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