Main Line Flow Displaces Or Entrains Material From Reservoir Patents (Class 137/101.11)
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Patent number: 11383794Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for transferring a liquid cargo. The apparatus for transferring a liquid cargo according to an embodiment of the inventive concept may include a liquid cargo transfer line connected to a liquid cargo storage tank, a drum connected to the liquid cargo transfer line and providing a space for storing a liquid cargo, and a pressing unit for pressing the liquid cargo storage tank so that the liquid cargo stored in the liquid cargo storage tank is supplied to the drum through the liquid cargo transfer line.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG HEAVY IND. CO., LTDInventors: Jong Gyu Lee, Kyungwon Lee
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Patent number: 11359865Abstract: A method of operating a cooling system including at least two water cooling circuits, an analyzer/controller configured to analyze water in the at least two water cooling circuits and solenoid valves operably connected to the at least two water cooling circuits. The method comprising opening solenoid valves associated with a first water cooling circuit of the at least two water cooling circuits to allow cooling water to flow to the analyzer/controller, detecting if the cooling water comprises one or more impurities above one or more predetermined thresholds and treating the cooling water if the analyzer/cooler detects one or more impurities in the cooling water above one or more predetermined thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Green Revolution Cooling, Inc.Inventors: Larry Stone, Alex McManis, Jason Mayo, Ron Slezak
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Patent number: 11027738Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a pumping system selectively coupled to the engine by the transmission, and a controller. The pumping system is configured to receive an inlet flow of water from a water source. The controller is configured to receive an indication regarding a pressure of the inlet flow of water and transmit a control signal to the transmission to change a gear of the transmission based on the indication regarding the pressure of the inlet flow of water.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
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Patent number: 10919003Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing and delivering a gas mixture having a selected composition of a first gas and at least one second gas, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a main gas flow comprising the first gas in a main conduit, (b) separating the main gas flow into a first plurality of secondary gas flows, (c) guiding each secondary gas flow through a secondary conduit, (d) adding at least one second gas to at least one of the first plurality of secondary gas flows in the respective secondary conduit through a delivering conduit, said delivering conduit protruding into the secondary conduit, and (e) combining the first plurality of secondary gas flows to the gas mixture. With the technical teaching of the present invention a dynamic gas bottle filling is possible wherein the second gas components may have a concentration form some ppb to percent.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges ClaudeInventors: Johann Pongraz, David Kihumbu, Tracey Jacksier, Denis Muller
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Patent number: 10670340Abstract: In a method for supplying cooling water to a condenser under conditions where an evaporation rate of the cooling water is low during a certain time and is higher during other times, cooling water is delivered from a body of water underlying a cooling tower to the condenser. During the certain time when the evaporation rate of the cooling water is low, a level of the water in the body of water is controlled to a value such that a concentration of a contaminant in the body of water is low, and such that the temperature of the water in the body of water throughout the other times will assure a desired condensate temperature in the condenser throughout the other times. Then, a level of the water in the body of water during the other times is controlled to a value maintaining the low concentration of a dissolved solid and ions.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.Inventors: Dany Batscha, Noa Kalish, Gal Yona, Idan Peled, Avi Ben-Sabat, Ohad Rotem
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Patent number: 10604421Abstract: A water treatment device includes a water treatment material contained within a housing of the water treatment device. The incoming water is exposed to the water treatment material to produce treated water. A magnetic field-based or a light-based sensor may determine an amount of the water treatment material remaining in the water treatment device and provide notification.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Raheel A. Chaudhry, David I. Vega Fernandez
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Patent number: 10406390Abstract: An embodiment of a fire suppression apparatus for fighting fires from an aerial vehicle is disclosed having a foam and water held in separate containers that when mixed forms a fire retardant in the separate water container, a pump driven by a first electric motor, the pump including an air induction valve positioned at the pump inlet where air and the fire retardant are drawn into the inlet and pressurized simultaneously by the pump, a primer pump driven by a second electric motor to prime the inlet with the fire retardant before starting the pump, an inverter to control startup of the first electric motor, and an aimable boom connected to the pump by a conduit, the boom including a nozzle on a distal end of the boom from which the pressurized water/foam/air fire retardant is dispensed toward a target. Vertical mount plates can attach the apparatus to opposite sides of the helicopter.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Simplex Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Mark D. Zimmerman, David M. Kruithoff
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Patent number: 10279936Abstract: An apparatus for filling a plurality of containers with a fluid. The apparatus including a connector having a coupling mechanism proximate to a first end of the connector, the coupling mechanism being configured to removably couple the apparatus to a fluid source, a plurality of conduits coupled to the connector, each of the plurality of conduits having a distal end, and a plurality of containers, each container coupled proximate to the distal end of a corresponding conduit via a corresponding coupling element. The connector and conduits being configured such that each distal end of the plurality of conduits is located at a respective distance from the first end of the connector, all the respective distances associated with each of the distal ends being different.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Telebrands Corp.Inventors: Ajit Khubani, Cara Leonard
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Patent number: 10180211Abstract: A solution having a predetermined concentration is stably supplied to a use point, at which the amount of use of the solution changes, by only modifying currently-used equipment at a low cost and in a space-saving manner. In order to supply a solution containing a solute at a predetermined concentration from a preparation portion of the solution to a use point through a supply pipe, a retention portion that has no gas-liquid interface and at which the solution is retained is provided at an intermediate portion of the supply pipe. Even when the amount of use of the solution at the use point changes, the change is absorbed by the retention portion, whereby a solution having a predetermined concentration can be stably supplied to the use point.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventors: Hiroto Tokoshima, Kazuya Ishiwata
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Patent number: 9957144Abstract: This invention relates to a method and to a capping or closing machine for the capping or closing of bottles or similar containers filled with an oxygen-sensitive product.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: KHS GMBHInventor: Ludwig Clüsserath
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Patent number: 9480767Abstract: An air treatment appliance is provided which includes an appliance housing and a removable cartridge received therein. The removable cartridge includes a receptacle containing a liquid compound to be aerosolized within an interior thereof and a cap assembly coupled to the receptacle. The cap assembly includes a cap, a venturi insert, and a base attached together without welds or separate fasteners to define an air inlet chamber on one side of the venturi insert, a venturi outlet passage on the other side of the venturi insert in fluid communication with the interior of the receptacle, and an aerosol outlet chamber partitioned from the interior of the receptacle by the base and in fluid communication with an outlet of the cap through which aerosolized compound generated by the venturi insert is discharged during operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Prolitec Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Andrew Williams
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Patent number: 9157218Abstract: Dispensing systems for dispensing one or more materials into a fluid flow conduit, during the conveyance of fluid through the conduit are configured to connect to a fluid conduit, such as a standard pipe of a shower arm and dispense a material into the water flow in the shower arm. The system includes a first tube member having a restrictor flow passage to provide a pressure differential, as fluid flows through the tube member. The pressure differential created within the restrictor passage by the fluid flow is communicated to a flask, to provide a pressure differential between the interior and the exterior of a flexible container within the flask. The pressure differential causes material within the flexible container to be drawn out and conveyed to the fluid flowing through the tube member. The flask may be connected to the first tube member, through an extension portion that is rotatable around the first tube member for convenient positioning.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Alan David Somerfield, Thomas Jay Sandusky
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Publication number: 20140060664Abstract: An apparatus for dosing a fluid flow system with a treatment fluid/chemicals is described. The apparatus includes: a vessel; an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe for coupling to the system so that fluid from the system may flow into the vessel and return into the system to flush chemicals from within the vessel into the system. The vessel has a piston within it and the vessel wall defines a cylinder in which the piston moves under pressure of incoming fluid from a first position at which the vessel contains fluid to be dispensed into the system to a second position corresponding to substantially complete emptying of the vessel. The piston has a bypass passage through or around it that opens when the piston substantially reaches the second position so that fluid from the system may flow passed the piston when the piston is at the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Kevin Abbott
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Patent number: 8663691Abstract: Provided are a gel composition for a shower filter with viscosity restorability, a method for manufacturing a shower gel filter and a shower filter. More particularly, the gel composition for a shower filter includes dextrin, a fragrance, water and a water-soluble cellulose ether, and may further include vitamin C intended to remove residual chlorine and harmful substances contained in water, and a food coloring intended to allow the users to identify a particular type of fragrance.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Ji-hang Jeong
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Publication number: 20130291955Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for injecting a liquid chemical into the water passing through the dispenser. The dispenser includes a slide valve for changing the flow rate of the liquid chemical water therethrough. The slide valve may also be positioned so that only rinse water is discharged from the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: RODNEY LAIBLE
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Patent number: 8557126Abstract: Disclosed is a chemical administrator which delivers a chemical solution into a water supply line for a water-consuming device, e.g., a toilet in a recreational vehicle, for the purpose of treating waste-water before it is disposed in a holding tank. The apparatus has a container which holds the chemical solution. It also has a chemical administering system which siphons the chemical from the container into the water supply line using a vacuum created by the water moving through it.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Stephen J. Futch
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Patent number: 8453667Abstract: A cleaning water supply device contains a mixing unit including a channel assembly and a circular valve member, wherein the channel assembly includes an inlet channel, an outlet channel, a through channel between the inlet and the outlet channels, and at least one intake communicating with the through channel; the valve member is installed in the through channel and includes a flexibly circular wing formed therein to abut against and close the through channel so that the intake is stopped communicating with the inlet channel and the outlet channel, and when the vacuum attraction generates in the through channel, the inlet and the outlet channels are opened; a storing unit connected with the channel assembly of the mixing unit and including a chamber to receive a cleaning fluid and an output tunnel communicating with the chamber and the intake.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Libo Li, Jinming Xie, Mengfeng Cheng, Changweng Zhang
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Publication number: 20130000733Abstract: A method of entraining a second fluid in a first fluid is provided. The method comprises supplying a first fluid to a processing passage (4) having an inlet (6) and an outlet (8), and supplying an entrainment fluid to a nozzle (10) which opens into the processing passage (4) intermediate the passage inlet (6) and the passage outlet (8). A second fluid which will undergo a change of phase and/or state when added to the first fluid is also provided, and supplied to a first port (22) opening into the processing passage (4) adjacent the nozzle (10). The entrainment fluid is injected from the nozzle (10) into the processing passage (4) so as to form a dispersed phase of the first and second fluids in a continuous vapour phase, and the vapour phase is condensed downstream of the nozzle (10). A device suitable for carrying out such a method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Michelle Gothard, Nicholas Cousins, Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20120111422Abstract: Provided are a gel composition for a shower filter with viscosity restorability, a method for manufacturing a shower gel filter and a shower filter. More particularly, the gel composition for a shower filter includes dextrin, a fragrance, water and a water-soluble cellulose ether, and may further include vitamin C intended to remove residual chlorine and harmful substances contained in water, and a food coloring intended to allow the users to identify a particular type of fragrance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Ji-hang Jeong
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Publication number: 20120018000Abstract: The invention relates to a shower system, to a device for use in a shower system, and to a related method. The device comprises an appliance (3, 3a, 4, 6, 8) for adding a medium to the shower water. The appliance (3, 3a, 4, 6, 8) can be designed such that it works according to the principle of a water jet pump. Advantageously, the medium added to the shower water contains one or more fragrance media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: Urs Strauli
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Publication number: 20110139284Abstract: Herein is disclosed a diluted-fluid dispensing device that operates on the venturi principle to mix a concentrate with a diluent. A pressure-compensating passive valve is provided in a fluid passage of the device through which diluent flows, in order to enhance the precision of the dilution over a range of pressure and/or flowrate at which diluent may be supplied to the device. The passive valve may be placed in proximity to the diluent inlet of the device. The passive valve may be a self-actuating valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: John J. Dyer
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Patent number: 7905429Abstract: Dispensing systems for dispensing one or more materials into a fluid flow conduit, during the conveyance of fluid through the conduit are configured to connect to a fluid conduit, such as a standard pipe of a shower arm and dispense a material into the water flow in the shower arm. The system includes a first tube member having a restrictor flow passage to provide a pressure differential, as fluid flows through the tube member. The pressure differential created within the restrictor passage by the fluid flow is communicated to a flask, to provide a pressure differential between the interior and the exterior of a flexible container within the flask. The pressure differential causes material within the flexible container to be drawn out and conveyed to the fluid flowing through the tube member. The flask may be connected to the first tube member, through an extension portion that is rotatable around the first tube member for convenient positioning.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Alan David Somerfield, Thomas Jay Sandusky
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Publication number: 20100212753Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for injecting a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Rodney Laible
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Publication number: 20080178940Abstract: A cartridge for an admixing arrangement of a manually operable arrangement for spraying a solvent, in particular water, into which an additive in the form of a liquid concentrate, such as a plant or crop protection agent, has been mixed, includes an outer cartridge housing; a pressure-sensitive inner container for accommodating the liquid concentrate; a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber having a device with a first outlet opening, for the concentrate or plant spray, an inlet opening, designed as a throttle, for the solvent or water, and a second outlet opening for the concentrate/solvent mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Werner Kress
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Patent number: 7134405Abstract: The present invention provides a process for dosing a fuel with a fuel additive comprising (i) passing the fuel from a fuel container through a dosing apparatus (ii) dosing the fuel with additive in an amount based on the fuel passing through the dosing apparatus and independently of the concentration of the additive in the fuel (iii) returning a portion of the fuel to the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: The Associated Octel Company LimitedInventors: Matthew William Vincent, Paul Joseph Richards, Timothy John Donovan, Damian Joseph Catterson
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Patent number: 6966328Abstract: A fluid diversion apparatus, which has a first member and a second member, each said member having at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet, the first member comprising a fluid inlet adapted for connection to a fluid pipe, and a fluid outlet adapted for connection to a fluid pipe such that fluid passing through the fluid pipes passes through the first member in a fluid flow direction, and a connecting means, the second member being attached to the first member via the connecting means, the second member having a first end and a second end, the first end being positioned inside the first member, the first end having an inlet means and an outlet means, the second end of the second member having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of the first end of the second member is in fluid connection with the outlet of the second end and the outlet of the first end is in fluid connection with the inlet of the second end.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventor: Roger A. Benham
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Patent number: 6418958Abstract: A solid chemical feed system, preferably including two feed bowls, comprises a quantity of solid chemicals that dissolve upon immersion in water to form a liquid solution. A sump is provided to receive liquid solution from the feed bowls, the liquid solution with additive chemicals being used as a treatment for cooling towers, boilers, or other industrial processes to inhibit corrosion and rust. The feed system comprises a valve system that is controlled by a sensor that detects the conductivity of the liquid solution to alternatingly switch the introduction of liquid solution from one feed bowl to the other feed bowl. As such, upon depletion of chemical feed in one bowl, desired treatment will continue and the empty bowl may be replaced without disruption of liquid solution supply.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: BetzDearborn, Inc.Inventors: Anthony M. Rossi, Kenneth C. Barrett
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Patent number: 6415808Abstract: A device for introducing a first fluid into a second fluid stream comprising an enclosure and a member which causes release of a first fluid. The enclosure releasably retains the first fluid. The release causing member causes the release of the first fluid from the enclosure into the second fluid stream upon detection of a predetermined condition associated with the second fluid stream.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2001Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventor: Ashok V. Joshi