Flow Control Means Is Located In Aspirated Fluid Inlet Patents (Class 137/893)
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Patent number: 11642635Abstract: A chemical liquid dilution system includes a first material offering device providing fluid, a second material offering device, and a mixing device. The second material offering device provides liquid. The mixing device includes a fluid mixer, a first connection port, a second connection port, and an output port. The fluid mixer has a fluid limiting channel with an interface communicating with the first connection port and another interface communicating with the second connection port and the output port. The first connection port is connected to the first material offering device. The second connection port is connected to the second material offering device. After the fluid passes through the first connection port and the fluid limiting channel, the fluid and liquid are mixed up to form a diluted chemical liquid, and the output port discharges the diluted chemical liquid. A chemical liquid dilution method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: TRUSVAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shih-Pao Chien, Yao-Tai Yang, Chu-Chiao Kung
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Patent number: 11623186Abstract: A dispenser assembly for controlled hydro-injection release of an erodible solid cartridge into a liquid. The dispenser assembly includes a fluid flow member with an inlet for attaching to a pressurized fluid line and an outlet. A hydro chamber with a hydro-injector member is provided in the fluid flow member. The hydro-injector member has an inlet opening which faces the inlet of the fluid flow member and outlet opening. A cartridge holding member is removably attached to the fluid flow member and is configured to house the erodible solid cartridge in an activation chamber. A plate is positioned in engagement with the hydro-injector member. An expandable member extends from the plate. The expandable member is maintained proximate to or in contact with a top of the erodible solid cartridge to control the rate of erosion as the erodible solid cartridge is eroded.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: hydro magic llcInventors: Kenneth W. Hungerford, Paul Friedrich
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Patent number: 11618044Abstract: A spray device includes a converging assembly, a container and a suction pipe. The converging assembly includes a first liquid channel, a second liquid channel, a first air channel and a second air channel. The first liquid channel and the first air channel communicate with an inlet of the second liquid channel. The second air channel communicates with the container. An end of the suction pipe communicates with the inlet of the second liquid channel, and another end is submerged in a solution in the container. When a liquid flows from the first liquid channel to the second liquid channel, air in the first liquid channel is discharged via the first air channel, the solution is sucked to the second liquid channel through the suction pipe, the solution and the liquid are mixed at the inlet of the second liquid channel, and then are sprayed from the second liquid channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Qijun Lv
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Patent number: 11565233Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated tubular reaction device, which comprises a reaction vessel, a reaction vessel including at least two tubular chambers, a channel connecting at least two tubular chambers and an opening; a cover body, which can be worked with the opening, and a cover body including a through hole; a seal, which includes a sealing plug which can be worked with the through hole. The integrated tubular reaction device solves the problem of contamination of reaction products in the process of multiple or multi-step biological enzyme reaction, and can realize multiple or multi-step biological enzyme reactions in the same device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: ZHUHAI ASTROBIO BIOTECHNOLOGY CO, LTD.Inventors: Xing Su, Kaiyuan Wu
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Patent number: 11517862Abstract: A fluid mixing assembly includes a connecting cap, a three-way pipe and a connecting member; the connecting cap has a first connecting portion; the three-way pipe is connected to the connecting cap, and has a second connecting portion, an output portion and a cavity, wherein the second connecting portion, the output portion and the cavity communicate with each other; the connecting member is connected to the connecting cap, and has a pin-hole channel, wherein the pin-hole channel has a first end bore and a second end bore opposite to the first end bore, the first end bore communicates with the first connecting portion, and the second end bore communicates with the second connecting portion and the output portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: TRUSVAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shih-Pao Chien, Yao-Tai Yang
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Patent number: 10828439Abstract: A gas flow indicator for medical equipment is described which is configured to provide an audible indication of gas flow. The medical equipment may be in the form of a respiratory care device, an airway management device, a heat moisture exchanger, an oxygen enrichment device or a breathing mask.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Swansea UniversityInventors: Omar Mian, Tanwir Muhammed Mian
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Patent number: 10669171Abstract: Assemblies designed to facilitate detection of water flow in low water flow situations. In some embodiments, the assembly includes a channel that narrows from an inlet end of the assembly to an outlet end of the assembly to increase the velocity of water flowing through the channel. In some embodiments, the assembly may also include a water delivery mechanism that delivers water flowing through the channel to a flow sensor and enables the detection of water flow, even in low flow situations.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Hwa Leung Heng, Richard Asplund
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Patent number: 10413117Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for a milk-frothing device is indicated, comprising a body that is composed of a first part (10) and of a second part (50), which comprises an emulsion chamber (15) for forming emulsified fluid, a fluid inlet (15-1) for letting a fluid into the emulsion chamber (15), and a discharging region (55) having at least one dispensing opening (61) for discharging the emulsified fluid formed in the emulsion chamber (15).Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: JURA Elektroapparate AGInventors: Philipp Buettiker, Erich Ullmann
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Patent number: 10279324Abstract: A fluid supply pipe according to an embodiment of the invention includes a first internal structure, a second internal structure, and a pipe body configured to house the first internal structure and the second internal structure, and the pipe body has an inlet and an outlet. The first internal structure includes a head portion comprising a plurality of spiral vanes, and a body portion positioned downstream from the head portion and comprising a plurality of protrusions on its outer circumferential surface. The second internal structure formed in a hollow shaft shape includes a head portion comprising a plurality of spiral vanes, and a body portion positioned downstream from the head portion and comprising a plurality of protrusions on its outer circumferential surface. At least a part of the first internal structure is housed in the hollow of the second internal structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: SIO CO., LTD.Inventors: Masuhiko Komazawa, Masaru Ohki
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Patent number: 9940004Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for predicting characteristics of coffee using only a portable communications device having data processing capabilities and an embedded camera. Images of a comminuted substance are captured by the camera, with particle characteristics being quantified and entered into a data processor of the portable communications device. This information is combined with archived data such as known characteristics of ground coffee. The combined information is processed to predict the final characteristics of the brewed coffee. Predicted final characteristics may be displayed on a display of the portable communications device.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventor: Gregory Mayworm
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Patent number: 9359748Abstract: A two-stage coaxial shower head that allows conventional water flow through the shower head or a mixture of product and water through a product low flow nozzle. The product may be such liquids as soap, moisturizer, shampoo, or hair conditioner. Products are contained within product pressure reservoirs each with a product section and a piston. During a shower, a user rotates a selector dial at the multi-ported spool valve to select a product or conventional water flow for rinsing. When a product is selected water flow through a water supply tube from the multi-ported spool valve to the shower head will cease and pressure to force water down to the lower part of a product reservoir to raise the piston in the product pressure reservoir to reject product that is transported to a shower head section. A version using electronics instead of hydraulics is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Inventors: Anthony J. Lamy, Paul B. Englram
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Patent number: 9096995Abstract: The water/soap dispenser includes a housing configured to be mounted to existing faucets. An internal pipe assembly within the housing directs water from the faucet and a cleaning product from a pump assembly coupled to the pipe assembly to the outlet of the dispenser. A valve assembly is also coupled to the pipe assembly to selectively open and close passage of water through the pipe assembly. A universal actuator is pivotally mounted to the valve assembly, and selective operation of the universal actuator facilitates substantially concurrent activation of the valve assembly to open water flow and the pump assembly to dispense a certain amount of cleaning product into the water flow. A dial assembly is rotatably mounted to the housing and includes one or more outlet ports facilitating a different flow character to the liquid being dispensed, as determined by the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Inventor: Jassem M. Al-Jasem Al-Qaneei
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Patent number: 9022073Abstract: Provided is a device for use in a shower system and a related method. The device may include an appliance for adding a medium to shower water. The appliance may be designed such that it works according to the principle of a water jet pump. Advantageously, the medium added to the shower water may contain one or more fragrance media.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Urs Strauli
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Patent number: 9022843Abstract: An outflow valve (10) for an aircraft has a frame (12) for arrangement in an opening (14) of an outer shell (16) of the aircraft, a first flap (18) pivotably arranged in the frame (12) for controlling a flow cross-section of at least one first inflow opening (24) and at least one outflow opening (15). To achieve a simplified construction of the ventilation system of the aircraft, the outflow valve (10) has a second inflow opening (26) configured to be closable by means of a drivable adjustable member (28).Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Nord-Micro AG & Co. OHGInventors: Ralf Dreisilker, Rainer Benz
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Patent number: 8991418Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a bonnet threadedly secured to a pressure vessel, a floating device in the pressure vessel, a relief assembly, an actuator secured to the bonnet and communicating with the bonnet, a biasing element put on a stem and biased between a tubular member and a conic member, and a safety valve. The hollow cylinder is slidable in a space defined by the tubular member and a hollow, cylindrical actuating member. The stem is slidably disposed in the tubular member. Pressurized fluid enters a conic opening via an inlet connector, a first channel, a Venturi tube, and a second channel to push the tubular member so as to disengage a latch from a hook to release the pressurized fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Wan-Ju Lin
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Patent number: 8905079Abstract: A venturi eductor comprising a flow passage for a first liquid, a dispensing passage with an opening into the flow passage to allow a second liquid to be drawn therethrough and into a first liquid flowing through the flow passage, and a flow restrictor in the dispensing passage, in which the flow restrictor comprises a body with a plurality of nozzles passing therethrough with varying sizes of orifice, which body is movable between a first position in which a first of said nozzles is disposed in the path of the second liquid, and further positions in each of which a further of said nozzles is disposed in the path of the second liquid.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Brightwell Dispensers LimitedInventor: Vincent Etienne Bonoz
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Patent number: 8733388Abstract: A device is provided for deflating or inflating an item using a vacuum source including a receiving member including an outer open-ended cup with a partial bottom, the bottom including a central aperture, and an outer frustoconical portion extending from the central aperture; an air-flow adjusting member including an inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion, an inner frustoconical portion extending from the inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion; a tip member; and means for removably coupling the tip member to the air-flow adjusting member.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Steven S. Gray
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Patent number: 8402986Abstract: A device is provided for deflating or inflating an item using a vacuum source including a receiving member including an outer open-ended cup with a partial bottom, the bottom including a central aperture, and an outer frustoconical portion extending from the central aperture; an air-flow adjusting member including an inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion, an inner frustoconical portion extending from the inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion; a tip member; and means for removably coupling the tip member to the air-flow adjusting member.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Steven S. Gray
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Publication number: 20130023198Abstract: A method for delivering air comprising the steps of: discharging a first air stream, wherein the mass flow rate of first air stream can be varied; and discharging a second air stream, wherein the second air stream is arranged to induce the first air stream to deliver a combined air stream with a mass flow rate that can be varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: KAIP PTY LIMITEDInventor: Sean Michael Johl Badenhorst
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Patent number: 8267122Abstract: A method and system for an integrated ejector valve assembly is provided. The integrated ejector valve assembly includes a first valve assembly configured to control a flow of relatively lower pressure fluid from a first inlet port, a second valve assembly configured to control a flow of relatively higher pressure fluid from a second inlet port, a first actuation chamber configured to close the first valve assembly, a second actuation chamber configured to close the second valve assembly, and a third actuation chamber configured to open the second valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLCInventors: Kent Weber, Athanasios Kyriazopoulos, Peter C. Hightower, Bradley J. Burie
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Patent number: 7793688Abstract: Disclosed is a system to winterize a recreational vehicle having plumbing lines. A hose may be attached to an air compressor and a recreational vehicle winterizer fitting may be attached between the hose and a freshwater inlet connection port of the recreational vehicle. The winterizer fitting may include a nib, a landing, a first transition, a second transition, and a body having a male connector and a fifth chamber. A pressure gage, a butterfly valve, and an antifreeze additive system may be attached to the body of the winterizer fitting.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventors: Elmer C. Gross, Jr., Eugene B. Newcomb
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Patent number: 7753288Abstract: A system and method are provided for failsafe storage and dispensing of a liquid material from a container having a storage compartment. A dispensing control unit coupled to the container includes a control valve portion operable to selectively direct a flow path of at least a portion of a pressurized fluid stream received thereby, and a response valve portion coupled to the neck portion. The response valve portion is reconfigurable between first and second states responsive to the pressurized fluid stream as directed thereto. The response valve portion in the first state seals an access opening of the container from the storage compartment, while in the second state maintains the access opening in communication with the storage compartment. The response valve portion is resiliently biased to its first state, whereby release of the liquid material therethrough is prevented in the absence of suitable fluid pressure actuation therefor.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Mark T. MacLean-Blevins
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Publication number: 20100139798Abstract: An in-flow liquid dispensing system has a connection point in a pipe between a water source and an outlet to which a liquid canister may be attached. At the connection point the pipe has parallel water paths, one path bypassing the liquid canister and the other including the liquid canister to inject the liquid from the canister into the water flow. One or more valves control the water flow through the respective paths to adjust the ratio of water to liquid from the canister, which may be either one path or the other or a combination of water flow through both paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventor: Arthur Raymond Schooley, JR.
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Patent number: 7726336Abstract: A submersible turbine pump (STP) is provided. The STP includes a manifold having an integral siphon connection coupled to a fuel flow path in the STP and a siphon cartridge removably inserted into the manifold via the siphon connection. In general, the siphon cartridge includes a nozzle that directs fuel from the fuel flow path through a venturi when the STP is energized, thereby creating a vacuum in a chamber within the siphon cartridge. A connection point of the siphon cartridge is fluidly coupled to the chamber such that a fluid connection is provided from the exterior of the siphon cartridge to the vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Veeder-Root CompanyInventor: Richard Dolson
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Patent number: 7631819Abstract: A sprayer head assembly comprises a sprayer head and a valve for controlling the flow of fluid through the assembly. The sprayer head comprises a chemical passage, a carrier fluid passage and a vent passage. A generally cylindrical bore is in communication with the chemical, vent carrier fluid passages. The valve is moveably positioned within the bore. The valve is moveable between a first position and a second position. The valve comprises a first passage and a chemical inlet passage that is in communication with the first passage. In the first position, the valve blocks the vent, chemical and carrier fluid passages. In the second position, the first passage is configured to be in communication with the carrier fluid passage while the chemical fluid passage is in communication with the chemical inlet passage. The valve defines a suction generating recess positioned within the first passage.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Shanklin, Ronald F. Englhard
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Patent number: 7615122Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for dispensing a liquid concentrate. The source pressure of a liquid diluent is changed by a boost pump (52) to bring the pressure of the diluent to an elevated pressure. The diluent then enters an aspirator assembly (10) wherein the concentrate and diluent are mixed to form a use solution. The dynamic pressure of the diluent entering the aspirator assembly (10) is sufficient so that the amount of concentrate delivered over time is more constant.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Mehus, Charles A. Hodge
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Publication number: 20090090415Abstract: An expandable chemical delivery system sharing a common bulk fluid inlet and bulk fluid flow path to direct a bulk fluid through one or more selected chemical eductors. Each chemical eductor is slidably insertable into an eductor port on the manifold body such that rotation of the chemical eductor is not required for installation. After installation, the orientation of the chemical eductor can be rotatably adjusted so as to avoid interference with adjacent chemical eductors. Delivery of a bulk fluid to each chemical eductor is controlled via a corresponding valve assembly that selectively allows or blocks flow of the bulk fluid form the bulk fluid flow path to the corresponding chemical eductor. The manifold body can include a plurality of individual manifold bodies approximated with a coupling system to define the bulk fluid flow path. Alternatively, the manifold body can comprise a single fabricated body for high pressure operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Jaime L. Harris, Gary A. Brown, David G. Kensinger, Karl J. Fritze
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Patent number: 7367361Abstract: An eductor assembly includes an inlet connectable to a high pressure water source useful in firefighting, an outlet connectable to a fire hose and/or nozzle, and a venturi therebetween. An additive inlet communicates with the venturi so that a chemical additive, such as a foam concentrate, is educed into the output stream. A check valve is positioned at the additive inlet to open under venturi flow conditions and remain closed otherwise. An actuator is provided that holds the check valve in its open position while water flows through the eductor assembly under non-venturi conditions to produce a back flow through the additive inlet and ultimately through the additive fluid circuit, including the additive metering valve components. A return element may be disposed within the eductor body to return the check valve to its closed position when the back flow ceases.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.Inventor: Robert W. Steingass
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Patent number: 7191960Abstract: A shower head for dispensing a plurality of liquids into a continuous shower stream comprising a main shower head consisting of a divergently outwardly extending conical chamber bordered by a conical shell and a perforated arcuate member opposite from an apex of the conical chamber and through which water is sprayed onto the operator of the shower, a plurality of liquid dispensers arranged circumferentially around the main shower head, the main shower head having a main button moveable to an “off” position and an “on” position, each separate liquid dispensing member having its own chamber for containing a quantity of liquid therein to be dispensed into the main shower stream, passageways in each separate compartment communicating between the liquid contained in that compartment and the main shower head, a separate compartment button for each compartment and having an “on” and an “off” position, each compartment button in its “off” position preventing communication between the liquid in that compartment and thType: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Inventors: Ray V. Schrock, Keith A. Holman, Jason L. Parrish
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Patent number: 7108014Abstract: A diluent passage 12 to introduce special liquid and a rinse liquid supply passage 13 which is separate from the diluent passage 12 are formed in the main body 10, and a plurality of jets are disposed at a cylindrical dial 18. A water convey passage is formed to connect two positions at the rinse liquid supply passage 13 where pressure difference occurs therebetween to the other jets 19b, 19c except the jet 19a through which the special liquid is introduced. When water flows in the rinse liquid supply passage 13, the water is introduced to the water convey passage due to the pressure difference of the rinse liquid supply passage 13. The water rinses the other jets 19b, 19c except for the jet 19a through which the special liquid is introduced. Therefore, adjusting changes or choking of the jets 19b, 19c which have not been used for a considerable time can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Mikuni CorporationInventor: Shinichi Sekiguchi
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Patent number: 7032609Abstract: A vacuum feed system for feeding liquid chemical into a stream of a second liquid flowing in a conduit includes a venturi connected in the conduit for supplying vacuum through first and second one-way check valves, a flow regulating valve, and a vacuum regulated flow control valve connected to a supply of liquid chemical to be fed. A pressure relief valve connected between the first and second check valves prevents back flow through the system. The components of the system, from the vacuum regulated flow control valve to the venturi, are arranged to provide a continuous upward flow path to thereby eliminate trapped gas in the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Chemical Injection Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Howard P. Specker
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Patent number: 7028922Abstract: A soap dispenser system includes a venturi suction tube having a soap supply bore intersecting the main through bore; a soap dispenser controlling dispensing of soap from a container; and a supply tube connecting the soap dispenser to the soap supply bore of the suction tube; the soap dispenser including an inner tube having fluidly connected with the supply tube, an outer tube movably mounted over the inner tube and connected with the container, the outer tube fluidly connected with soap from the container and adapted to be fluidly connected with the inlet of the inner tube, a spring applying pressure between the inner tube and the outer tube in a direction to move them apart, a valve permitting soap to enter the inlet of the inner tube only when the outer tube is moved toward the inner tube against the force of the biasing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventors: Brian T. Leonard, Thomas C. Hartmann
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Patent number: 6974245Abstract: The mixing device for liquid fertilizer with a flow of irrigation water, comprises a mixing head (1) provided with an internal mixing chamber (2) into which opens an internal water supply channel (3), adapted to be connected to a source (4) for the distribution of water under pressure, an internal liquid fertilizer supply channel (5a) connected by a supply circuit (5) to a remote reservoir (7), and an internal channel (8) for distribution of water with liquid fertilizer added, can be connected to a distribution element (9). The chamber (2) is arranged as a Venturi device such that the flow of water through the chamber (2), from the water supply channel (3) toward the distribution channel (8), causes an effect of sucking liquid fertilizer into the chamber (2) to mix it in this latter with the flow of water.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Fabries Amiflor S.A.Inventor: Jean-Michel Fabries
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Patent number: 6964380Abstract: A spraying gun includes a water inlet connector, a connecting member, an adjusting member, a detergent tube, a water conducting tube, and an extension pipe. Thus, the water flow rate of the spraying gun is adjusted by rotation of the adjusting member, thereby facilitating a user regulating the water flow rate of the spraying gun. In addition, the water is mixed with the detergent by rotation of the adjusting member to provide a cleaning effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 6929033Abstract: A liquid dilution device is provided to prevent choking at a jet for adjusting the flow amount of a special liquid. In the liquid dilution device in which the special liquid from a liquid supply passage 33 of a liquid intake device 29, is introduced to a diluent passage 12 formed in a main body 10 through a jet 22, an air intake opening 37 and a plug 38 to open and close the air intake opening 37 are provided at the liquid intake device 29 to connect the liquid supply passage 33 and atmospheric air. At the state that air from the air intake opening can be introduced to the diluent passage 12 through the jet 22 with the plug 38 opened, high velocity air passes through the jet 22 due to negative pressure generated at the diluent passage 12, by making water pass through the diluent passage 12. Due to the high velocity air, the special liquid stuck to the jet 22 is removed and the jet 22 is cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Mikuni CorporationInventor: Shinichi Sekiguchi
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Patent number: 6929027Abstract: A liquid diluting device, with a small and simple structure, is capable of reliably sealing and simply changing dilution concentration. Diluent passages are formed in a first body, and a connecting passage for introducing special liquid connects to these diluent passages. A cylindrical dial covering an opening section of the connecting passage is rotatably provided on an outer section of the first body, a plurality of jets passing through from the inside to the outside are formed in conjunction with this cylindrical dial, and the diameters of the plurality of jets are different. A liquid supply passage is set at a position opposite the connecting passage, so that the cylindrical dial is sandwiched between the liquid supply passage and the connecting passage, and the connecting passage and the liquid supply passage are connected by a jet having a diameter matching the dilution factor to introduce special liquid from the liquid supply passage to one of the diluent passages.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Mikuni CorporationInventor: Shinichi Sekiguchi
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Patent number: 6877890Abstract: A fluid or detergent mixer comprises a body (2) in which is located a rotatable eductor tube (4) with a venturi throat (17) and a knob (3) to rotate the tube. The mixer has a suction line (5) to draw detergent from the bottom of a detergent container (6) and mix it with the water as it flows and finally through the eductor via a control valve (13) and air gap (14). The eductor tube may have two or more metering orifices (22) which are brought, selectively, into alignment with the detergent suction line (5). For convenience the fluid mixer is supplied to the end user with the detergent container already attached.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventor: Bruce Alan Whiteley
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Patent number: 6860295Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus wherein a liquid concentrate is metered into a diluent stream of an eductor in a precise manner. A needle valve is employed in conjunction with a cam member and the cam member includes slopes of varying degrees. In this manner, a wide range of dilution rates can be accomplished with only a single revolution of the needle valve. The apparatus is particularly useful in mixing and dispensing chemical concentrates such as cleaning and sanitizing materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: James H. Lohr, James L. Bournoville, John A. Boticki
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Patent number: 6837263Abstract: A liquid level control system including a tank; a source of liquid in communication with the tank; a pressure fluid actuated valve for controlling the flow of liquid to the tank from the source; a pressure sensor disposed in the tank to monitor the hydrostatic pressure determined by the quantity of liquid in the tank. A source of pressure fluid is provided which is normally vented to the atmosphere. A pressure fluid amplifier is coupled to the pressure fluid actuated valve and to the source of pressure fluid. When the pressure sensor sensed an increase of pressure caused by an increase in the liquid level in the tank, the pressure fluid amplifier is effective to actuate the valve to close and militate against flowing into the tank to maintain the liquid at a predetermined level.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: DistaView CorporationInventor: Richard H. Kramer
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Patent number: 6805165Abstract: An adjustable air stream introducing device for reinforcement of a blowing power of a primary air stream flowing through a duct, includes a tubular coupler disposed downstream of the duct to confine an annular space. A surrounding seat member is disposed securely in the annular space, and has a plurality of internal ports angularly displaced from one another. A surrounding sash member has a plurality of external ports, and overlies on and is turnable relative to the seat member via a motor-driven actuator member so as to adjust the overlying areas of the external and internal ports, thereby adjusting the amount of the introduced air stream through the annular space.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: Dai-You Lin
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Publication number: 20040187944Abstract: A point-of-use, venturi-type chemical metering pump having a flow constriction that produces a negative pressure condition. Treatment chemical is pumped by this negative pressure condition. A treatment chemical conveyance device (18) and flow control device (16) induce dynamic head losses which determine the flow of chemical for a given negative pressure condition. The negative pressure varies with flow such that flow of treatment chemical varies linearly with flow of untreated liquid or gas. A flow-paced chemical dose is thereby applied to the liquid or gas flow stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventor: John T. O'Melia
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Patent number: 6789571Abstract: A liquid diluting device, with a small and simple structure, is capable of reliably sealing and simply changing dilution concentration. Diluent passages are formed in a first body, and a connecting passage for introducing special liquid connects to these diluent passages. A cylindrical dial covering an opening section of the connecting passage is rotatably provided on an outer section of the first body, a plurality of jets passing through from the inside to the outside are formed in conjunction with this cylindrical dial, and the diameters of the plurality of jets are different. A liquid supply passage is set at a position opposite the connecting passage, so that the cylindrical dial is sandwiched between the liquid supply passage and the connecting passage, and the connecting passage and the liquid supply passage are connected by a jet having a diameter matching the dilution factor to introduce special liquid from the liquid supply passage to one of the diluent passages.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Mikuni CorporationInventor: Shinichi Sekiguchi
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Patent number: 6766831Abstract: An eductor (1) for mixing liquids, e.g. a concentrated solution into water, has a flow passage (16) for a first liquid into which a dispensing passage (18) for a second liquid opens so that in use the second liquid is drawn into the flow of the first liquid. The dispensing passage (18) including a flow restrictor portion provided by a groove (22) extending on the periphery of a restrictor plug (19) removably received in a socket (21) of the eductor body. The groove (22) and the wall of the socket (21) define the flow rate in the dispensing passage. The plug (19) has a plurality of the grooves (22) and is selectively insertable into the socket in a plurality of positions, the grooves providing respectively different flow rates of the second liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventor: Stephen G Oliver
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Publication number: 20040065373Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus wherein a liquid concentrate is metered into a diluent stream of an eductor in a precise manner. A needle valve is employed in conjunction with a cam member and the cam member includes slopes of varying degrees. In this manner, a wide range of dilution rates can be accomplished with only a single revolution of the needle valve. The apparatus is particularly useful in mixing and dispensing chemical concentrates such as cleaning and sanitizing materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: James H. Lohr, James L. Bournoville, John A. Boticki
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Publication number: 20030106598Abstract: A liquid dilution device is provided to prevent choking at a jet for adjusting the flow amount of a special liquid. In the liquid dilution device in which the special liquid from a liquid supply passage 33 of a liquid intake device 29, is introduced to a diluent passage 12 formed in a main body 10 through a jet 22, an air intake opening 37 and a plug 38 to open and close the air intake opening 37 are provided at the liquid intake device 29 to connect the liquid supply passage 33 and atmospheric air. At the state that air from the air intake opening can be introduced to the diluent passage 12 through the jet 22 with the plug 38 opened, high velocity air passes through the jet 22 due to negative pressure generated at the diluent passage 12, by making water pass through the diluent passage 12. Due to the high velocity air, the special liquid stuck to the jet 22 is removed and the jet 22 is cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventor: Shinichi Sekiguchi
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Patent number: 6571989Abstract: A metering device for releasing water and detergent has a three-way connector, a water quantity adjustment device, a detergent quantity adjustment device, and a detergent bottle. The three-way connector has a three-way channel, a first end connected to the detergent quantity adjustment device, a second end connected to the water quantity adjustment device, and a third end connected to a water outlet hose. The water quantity adjustment device has a swivel ring and a water amount control ring engaging with the swivel ring. The detergent quantity adjustment device has a rotating ring and a detergent amount control ring engaging with the rotating ring. The detergent bottle engages with the detergent amount control ring.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2003Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Inventor: Zhen-Yuan Jiang
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Patent number: 6546962Abstract: Air is introduced into the injection water for microbial enhanced oil recovery. The injection water is passed through an ejector where it is entrained and the oxygen subsequently dissolves in the water.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Den norske Stats oljeselskap A.S.Inventor: Egil Sunde
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Publication number: 20020166593Abstract: An eductor (1) for mixing liquids, e.g. a concentrated solution into water, has a flow passage (16) for a first liquid into which a dispensing passage (18) for a second liquid opens so that in use the second liquid is drawn into the flow of the first liquid. The dispensing passage (18) including a flow restrictor portion provided by a groove (22) extending on the periphery of a restrictor plug (19) removably received in a socket (21) of the eductor body. The groove (22) and the wall of the socket (21) define the flow rate in the dispensing passage. The plug (19) has a plurality of the grooves (22) and is selectively insertable into the socket in a plurality of positions, the grooves providing respectively different flow rates of the second liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: Diversey Lever, Inc.Inventor: Stephen G. Oliver
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Patent number: 6471141Abstract: A hose sprayer assembly in accordance with the present invention includes a trigger body which is rotatably mounted within a housing. The housing is formed with an inlet orifice, an outlet aperture and an aspiration orifice, and further includes a deflector plate which is fixed to the outer surface of the housing proximate the outlet aperture. The trigger body includes a inlet port, an outlet port in fluid communication with the inlet port, and an aspiration port in fluid communication with the outlet port. Selective alignment of the trigger body places the inlet port and outlet port in fluid communication with the respective inlet orifice and outlet aperture of the housing. This yields a water only stream out the housing outlet aperture when water is forced through the assembly. Similarly, the body can be aligned to place the aspiration port in fluid communication with the aspiration orifice of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Dispensing Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Martin E. Smith, Stuart Daley, James J. Styne, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 6443609Abstract: An apparatus for mixing fluids includes a housing which is mounted in line with a conduit carrying a primary fluid. A deformable member is mounted in the housing and an inlet conduit carrying a secondary fluid communicates with the deformable member. An adjustment knob adjusts the width of the deformable member, thereby adjusting the venturi effect created by the deformable member in the flow of primary fluid and adjusting the flow of secondary fluid which flows into the deformable member and is induced out of the deformable member through a plurality of holes to mix with the primary fluid. A system is provided with the fluid inductor apparatus and includes a sensor at the fluid outlet to generate a signal to control the geometric profile of the deformable member to adjust mixing of the fluids.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Precision Venturi Ltd.Inventor: David M. R. Short