Patents Assigned to Dema Engineering Company
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Patent number: 11426745Abstract: A chemical dispensing device includes a turbine having a diluent inlet and a diluent outlet; a pump having a chemical inlet and a chemical outlet, wherein the pump is connected with and actuated by rotation of the turbine; a mixing chamber having a mixing inlet and a mixing outlet; wherein the diluent inlet is configured for direct connection with a supply of pressurized diluent; wherein the pump inlet is configured for connection with a supply of chemical concentrate; wherein the diluent outlet and chemical outlet are in fluid communication with the mixing inlet of the mixing chamber. The chemical dispensing device of the present disclosure may further include a backflow preventer separating the diluent outlet from the mixing inlet and being configured to prevent flow of fluid from the mixing chamber to the diluent outlet. An associated method of diluting and dispensing a chemical concentrate is also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: James Michael Schlueter, Michael Lee Huegerich, Sone Justin Chan
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Patent number: 9808773Abstract: An assembly for controlling the eductive dispensing of multiple chemical fluids is described. The assembly is designed to detachably engage with existing eductor valve assemblies as either an original part or as a replacement part. The assembly comprises a plurality of selector gears that rotatably engage with eductor valve assemblies. The selector gears are in communication with a control gear. When the assembly is attached to a plurality of eductor valve assemblies an individual can control the rotation of multiple valve assemblies by rotating a single control knob.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: James M. Schlueter, Timothy L. Kinser, Fredrick B. Jedlicka
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Patent number: 9561481Abstract: A multi-chemical dispensing device comprising a concentrate supply of at least one chemical concentrate, a flow selector valve in fluid communication with said concentrate supply, and at least two proportioners, each proportioner in fluid communication with the flow selector valve. The flow selector valve may include a dilution member comprising one or more aligned orifice pairs, each orifice pair including an first orifice and a second orifice in fluid communication with the concentrate supply. Each orifice has an opening area to provide a known dilution ratio at a known flow rate therethrough. Each proportioner is connected to a supply of motive fluid. The concentrate dispensing device includes a plurality of check valves that close off the system when one of the water supplies is turned on. The plurality of check valves are also configured to allow the chemical concentrate to drain out of the multi-chemical dispensing device using gravity.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: James Michael Schlueter, Paul Edward Naslund
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Publication number: 20150344289Abstract: An assembly for controlling the eductive dispensing of multiple chemical fluids is described. The assembly is designed to detachably engage with existing eductor valve assemblies as either an original part or as a replacement part. The assembly comprises a plurality of selector gears that rotatably engage with eductor valve assemblies. The selector gears are in communication with a control gear. When the assembly is attached to a plurality of eductor valve assemblies an individual can control the rotation of multiple valve assemblies by rotating a single control knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: James M. Schlueter, Timothy L. Kinser, Fredrick B. Jedlicka
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Publication number: 20120255973Abstract: A chemical concentrate reservoir system for use with a hand held trigger sprayer device and a bottle reservoir includes a chemical reservoir for containing a chemical concentrate; a first adapter connected with the chemical reservoir and having a mixing chamber with at least one inlet and an outlet; wherein the bottle reservoir and the chemical reservoir are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber through said at least one inlet; a first valve at the inlet of the mixing chamber for selective control of fluid flow into said mixing chamber; and a fluid conduit connected with the outlet of the mixing chamber and with the hand held trigger sprayer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: DEMA ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: James M. Schlueter, Paul E. Naslund, Frederick B. Jedlicka, Kenton Marsh
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Patent number: 7331488Abstract: An apparatus for selective eductive dispensing of multiple chemical fluids from separate fluid containers includes a motive fluid inlet; an eductor in fluid communication with said motive fluid inlet; a selector switch defining at least one inlet and an outlet therein, said inlet and outlet in fluid communication with one another and said outlet in fluid communication with said eductor and wherein said selector switch inlet is in selective fluid communication with said fluid containers depending on the position of the selector switch; and a valve located between said motive fluid inlet and said eductor, said valve selectively opened and closed by movement of said selector switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: Paul E. Naslund, James Schuleter
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Publication number: 20060102657Abstract: An apparatus for selective eductive dispensing of multiple chemical fluids from separate fluid containers includes a motive fluid inlet; an eductor in fluid communication with said motive fluid inlet; a selector switch defining at least one inlet and an outlet therein, said inlet and outlet in fluid communication with one another and said outlet in fluid communication with said eductor and wherein said selector switch inlet is in selective fluid communication with said fluid containers depending on the position of the selector switch; and a valve located between said motive fluid inlet and said eductor, said valve selectively opened and closed by movement of said selector switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: DEMA Engineering CompanyInventors: Paul Naslund, James Schlueter
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Patent number: 6648003Abstract: This backflow preventer includes a body having an upper portion providing an inlet and a lower portion providing an outlet. The body includes a backflow preventer having a nozzle communicating with the inlet, a passage communicating with the outlet and a diaphragm disposed between the nozzle and the passage. The diaphragm is maintained in the closed position by a resilient element and is movable under inlet water pressure from a closed position to an open position. The diaphragm is moved into the closed position by reverse back-up flow assisted by the resilient element and a relief gap is provided below the diaphragm to permit escape of reverse backflow.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: Bruce Weber, Paul E. Naslund
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Patent number: 6607174Abstract: This dispensing apparatus includes a shut-off valve having a magnetically actuated valve element. The valve element is moved into an open position by magnetic attraction from a magnet mounted to a movable actuator. The actuator is adapted to be raised by a liftable handle connected to the actuator or by application of an upward force applied by a bottle container to the actuator. In both cases, the valve element is moved vertically by the application of a vertical force to the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: Bruce Weber, Paul E. Naslund
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Patent number: 6213353Abstract: This solid bowl feeder and equipment tray assembly includes a bowl having an outer wall providing a seating rim and an inner wall defining a bowl, and an equipment tray having an outer wall providing an upper end attachable to the underside of the bowl. The bowl includes optional spray assembly mounting locations and the tray is adapted to receive various arrangements of the control equipment. The tray also includes a PC board cooperating with an accessible switch for selecting the duration of the spray.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: Robert W. Haul, Jeffrey J. Smith
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Patent number: 5123449Abstract: This selector valve (20) may be used to control flow from a chemical supply (22) and a proportioner (14) attached to a faucet (12). The valve includes a valve body (30) having a central passage (32) receiving a rotatable stem assembly (38) having a stem (40) provided with interior passages (94, 96). The stem passages (94, 96) selectively communicate between an inlet line (18) and any one of a plurality of transverse intermediate passages (44, 46 and 48), or a transverse outlet passage (50), and an outlet line (16) depending on the rotational position of said stem (40). Each intermediate passage (44, 46 and 48) includes a metering adaptor (54, 56 and 58) and the outlet passage (50) also includes a metering adaptor (60). When the stem passages (96) is aligned with the metering adaptor (54, 56 and 58) of an intermediate passage (44, 46 and 48) fluid flows through that adaptor by way of connecting passages (102, 100, 104 and 87) to the outlet line (16).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1991Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventor: Michael L. Nowicki
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Patent number: 4934651Abstract: This magnetically operated valve and timer assembly (30) can be used to open a feed line (14) leading to a spray head (22) within a chemical feed block (12) to dispense a chemical solution. The assembly (30) includes a valve (34) having a valve closure plunger (52) which is moved into the open position for a predetermined time under the attraction of a magnet assembly (66) mounted to the valve (34). The time period is determined by timer (36) which is connected to the magnet assembly. The timer (36) includes a cylinder (80) receiving a piston (100) in sliding relation, the piston including a head (102) a rearward shaft (104), having a knob (108), and a forward shaft (106) connected to the magnet assembly. The piston head (102) includes a tapered groove (122) for an annular cup seal (126) which moves into a position in the groove during the forward stroke to facilitate fluid flow past the seal ( 126) from one side of the piston to the other.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1989Date of Patent: June 19, 1990Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventor: Michael L. Nowicki
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Patent number: D682103Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Dema Engineering CompanyInventors: Frederick B. Jedlicka, James M. Schlueter