Patents Assigned to Dema Engineering Company
  • Patent number: 11426745
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: James Michael Schlueter, Michael Lee Huegerich, Sone Justin Chan
  • Patent number: 9808773
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: James M. Schlueter, Timothy L. Kinser, Fredrick B. Jedlicka
  • Patent number: 9561481
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: James Michael Schlueter, Paul Edward Naslund
  • Publication number: 20150344289
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: James M. Schlueter, Timothy L. Kinser, Fredrick B. Jedlicka
  • Publication number: 20120255973
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: DEMA ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: James M. Schlueter, Paul E. Naslund, Frederick B. Jedlicka, Kenton Marsh
  • Patent number: 7331488
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: Paul E. Naslund, James Schuleter
  • Publication number: 20060102657
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: DEMA Engineering Company
    Inventors: Paul Naslund, James Schlueter
  • Patent number: 6648003
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: Bruce Weber, Paul E. Naslund
  • Patent number: 6607174
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: Bruce Weber, Paul E. Naslund
  • Patent number: 6213353
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Haul, Jeffrey J. Smith
  • Patent number: 5123449
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventor: Michael L. Nowicki
  • Patent number: 4934651
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventor: Michael L. Nowicki
  • Patent number: D682103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: Frederick B. Jedlicka, James M. Schlueter