Patents Assigned to Integrated Designs, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5316181
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing system, comprising a liquid filled reservoir, a control microprocessor, and a plurality of outlets connected to the reservoir. A filter may be provided between the reservoir and the outlets for filtering the liquid. A valve provided with each outlet controls flow through the outlet. Each valve is individually controlled by the processor so that each outlet can be selected individually. The processor is adapted to receive a signal signifying a demand for liquid from a particular outlet. On reception of the demand, a selected valve is opened responsive to a signal from the processor while other valves remain closed, allowing liquid dispensing through only the selected outlet. An orifice included with each outlet and a predetermined pressure applied to the liquid sensed adjacent the selected outlet controls the rate of flow through the selected outlet. The controller provides a signal to the selected valve at the end of a predetermined time period to close the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Integrated Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel E. Burch