Patents Examined by Jeremiah F. Dirkin, II
  • Patent number: 4931249
    Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided for mixing and dispensing high viscosity, multiple component reactive liquids into a mold. The apparatus and process are particularly suitable for mixing and dispensing highly viscous intumescent fireproofing materials. Each reactive liquid component is stored in a separate pressure tank. The liquid components flow through separate conduits leading from each pressure tank, and are metered by a gear pump located in each component conduit. A gear linkage synchronously links the gear pumps together, and a self-locking motor is adapted to drive the linked gear pumps. When the motor is turned off, the gear pumps act as a valve to stop flow of the component liquids. The metered components flow into a common conduit, which has therein a static mixer for thoroughly mixing the components. The mixed components are then dispensed through an orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Thermal Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald G. Hune