Float-controlled Pressure Liquid Patents (Class 222/62)
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Patent number: 11174037Abstract: A method of increasing fuel capacity of a fuel tank. The method includes creating a new filling port in the fuel tank, wherein the new filling port is vertically higher than the original filling port, sealing the original filling port, and installing an expansion tank above a top of the fuel tank, wherein the expansion tank is configured to permit expansion of fuel in the fuel tank beyond a maximum fill level of the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventor: Marc Ouellet
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Patent number: 9446886Abstract: A metering end cap provided to the neck of a flexible container containing a fluid and intended to transfer, at will, an amount of fluid from an upstream space towards a downstream space, this end cap including a chamber in which is disposed a movable valve normally biased towards a rest position and operationally moved towards an end position. The valve isolates the upstream space and the downstream space from each other in its end position and only in this position, and the outlet of the chamber communicates with the upstream space for any position of the valve other that its end position.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: FlexidoseInventor: Patrick Wozna
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Patent number: 8540118Abstract: A water dispenser is fluidly connectable to a water source. The water dispenser includes a water tank; a faucet fluidly connected to the water tank and configured to generate an activation signal after being activated; a valve fluidly connectable to the water source and fluidly connected to the water tank; a first float switch movably disposed in the water tank and configured to generate an open signal after moving away from a predetermined position; and a controller operatively connected to the faucet and the first float switch. The controller is configured to open the valve to refill the water tank with water from the water source after the controller receives both the activation signal from the faucet and the open signal from the first float switch. A method of operating the water dispenser is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Neil McDonald, Daniel Capelle, Daniel Brosnan
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Patent number: 8484949Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring of the functionality of an After Treatment Injector (ATI) for injection of a fluid in an engine exhaust gas system upstream of an exhaust gas treatment unit. The monitoring is performed by using a pressure sensor which detects the pressure of the fluid delivered to the ATI for a specific condition or injection cycle. The pressure sensor is located downstream of a flow regulator and upstream of the ATI in a conduit for supplying of a substance from a container to the ATI. An ECU is programmed to perform a predetermined sequence of opening and closing commands for the flow regulator and the ATI, furthermore perform a frequency analysis of the measured pressure value in order to monitor the functionality of the flow regulator, the ATI and the pressure sensor. The method is adapted to be used in connection with an On Board Diagnosis (OBD) system.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar ABInventors: Richard Sebestyen, Anders Lingenhult
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Patent number: 8393141Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring of the functionality of an After Treatment Injector (ATI) for injection of a fluid in an engine exhaust gas system upstream of an exhaust gas treatment unit. The monitoring is performed by using a pressure sensor which detects the pressure of the fluid delivered to the ATI for a specific condition or injection cycle. The pressure sensor is located downstream of a flow regulator and upstream of the ATI in a conduit for supplying of a substance from a container to the ATI. An ECU is programmed to perform a predetermined sequence of opening and closing commands for the flow regulator and the ATI in order to monitor the functionality of the flow regulator, the ATI and the pressure sensor. The can be used in connection with an On Board Diagnosis (OBD) system.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar ABInventors: Richard Sebestyen, Conny Bergkvist
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Publication number: 20120104031Abstract: A water dispenser is fluidly connectable to a water source. The water dispenser includes a water tank; a faucet fluidly connected to the water tank and configured to generate an activation signal after being activated; a valve fluidly connectable to the water source and fluidly connected to the water tank; a first float switch movably disposed in the water tank and configured to generate an open signal after moving away from a predetermined position; and a controller operatively connected to the faucet and the first float switch. The controller is configured to open the valve to refill the water tank with water from the water source after the controller receives both the activation signal from the faucet and the open signal from the first float switch. A method of operating the water dispenser is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Neil McDonald, Daniel Capelle, Daniel Brosnan
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Patent number: 7992490Abstract: A by-pass control system for a meat injection system has a variable speed pump that transports fluid to a meat injection machine. Excess fluid is transported to a by-pass control valve. The valve has a moveable piston disposed therein that separates the valve into a fluid chamber and an air chamber. The piston moves back and forth based on the relationship between fluid pressure and air pressure. Sensors are disposed within or through the lid or the valve to sense the position of the piston. A controller is connected to the sensors and the variable speed pump and adjusts the speed of the pump based on the position of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Stork Townsend Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Pfeffer, Michael S. Simpson, Craig A. Smiens
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Patent number: 7910074Abstract: A liquid transfer system for transferring liquid from a plurality of containers to a plurality of destinations comprises a plurality of inlet valves. Each inlet valve is operable between an open position allowing liquid from a container to be drawn into the system and a closed position blocking liquid from a container from being drawn into the system. Liquid drawn from each of the liquid containers is delivered to a buffer chamber designed to degas the liquid in the buffer chamber. The buffer chamber leads to a vented feeder chamber that is also adapted to retain a volume of liquid. A chamber connection valve is provided between the buffer chamber and the feeder chamber to allow or block the flow of liquid between the buffer chamber and the feeder chamber. The feeder chamber is connected to a plurality of distribution valves operable to deliver liquid to a plurality of destinations.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: William W. Li, Rongchang Xin, Elgardo Echevarria, John A. Mitchell
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Patent number: 7758547Abstract: A process comprises the phases of: activating a pusher, which exerts a push force on a plunger of a syringe containing the infusion liquid; measuring the push force by means of a load cell; comparing the push force with a maximum threshold; halting the pusher when the maximum threshold is exceeded; after a predetermined pause, restarting the pusher and emitting a consent signal indicating correct loading of the syringe if, within a certain time from the restart, the push force again exceeds the maximum threshold. The infusion device serves to inject an anticoagulant into an extracorporeal blood circuit. The control process guarantees against loss of infusion due to an incorrect initial loading of the syringe.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Gambro Lundia ABInventors: Claudio Tonelli, Andrea Ligabue, Silvano Cestari
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Patent number: 7509955Abstract: A flashlight for dispensing a substance from an aerosol canister, the flashlight including an elongated housing having a front end, a rear end, and a central longitudinal axis, the aerosol canister being slidably received within the housing. At least one light emitting diode disposed approximate the front end of the housing and an elongated spray tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being connected to the aerosol canister and the spray tube extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis such that the distal end extends beyond the front end of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Cole, Michael J. Skellern
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Patent number: 7100602Abstract: A flashlight for dispensing a substance from an aerosol canister includes an elongated housing having a front end, a rear end, and a central longitudinal axis, the aerosol canister being slidably received within the housing. The flashlight also includes at least one light emitting diode disposed approximate the front end of the housing and an elongated spray tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being connected to the aerosol canister and the spray tube extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis such that the distal end extends beyond the front end of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Shield Defense Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Cole, Michael J. Skellern
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Patent number: 6793102Abstract: A drinking-fluid dispenser includes a bottle disposed on a dispenser base. Mounted inside the bottle is a valve proximally connected to a float by an actuating arm. The valve is positioned above the fluid inside the bottle and is connected to a continuous-flow fluid source. During normal use, the float which buoyantly floats on fluid, closes and opens the valve, respectively, when the fluid rises and falls inside the bottle. There is also a pressure-vent unit having an orifice and is disposed through the bottle above the bottle fluid to maintain atmospheric pressure inside the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Access Global, Inc.Inventors: Ah Beng Tan, Peter H. M. Chang
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Patent number: 6588630Abstract: A drinking fluid dispenser includes a bottle disposed on a dispenser base. Mounted inside the bottle is a valve proximally connected to a float by an actuating arm. The valve is positioned above the fluid inside the bottle and is connected to a continuous-flow fluid source. During normal operation, the float which buoyantly floats on fluid, closes and opens the valve, respectively, when the fluid rises and falls inside the bottle. There is also a pressure vent with an orifice disposed through the bottle and above the bottle fluid to maintain atmospheric pressure inside the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Access Global, Inc.Inventors: An Beng Tan, Peter H. M. Chang
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Patent number: 6475654Abstract: An automatic reactant dispenser for use in an electrolysis cell for electrolyzing a reactant product into reactants, the dispenser comprising a container generally surrounding the electrodes with a cover that controls dispensation of a reactant produced at the electrode during electrolysis of the reactant product. In one embodiment, the cover has a plurality of apertures that allow passage of droplets of liquid reactant through the cover. The apertures are spaced on the cover so as to maintain separation of the droplets as they pass through the cover. In another embodiment, the bottom of the cover has a plurality of pockets which collect liquid reactant. Buoyant forces from the accumulated liquid reactant cause the cover to pivot open to release the accumulated liquid reactant. The pivoting of the cover may also temporarily interrupt the electrical circuit energizing the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Inventor: Wayne Thomas Bliesner
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Patent number: 6349852Abstract: A cold beverage dispensing system for chilling a beverage such that at least a portion of the beverage includes a frozen component. The system includes a beverage hopper or tank for retaining a quantity of beverage and a chilling assembly communicating with the beverage hopper for chilling the beverage. The system also includes a beverage detector having a conductive probe carried on and extending into the beverage hopper for detecting the condition of either the presence or absence of a beverage at a predetermined level in the beverage hopper and generating a refill control signal corresponding to the condition detected. A refill assembly communicates with the beverage hopper for controllably providing refill beverage to the beverage hopper. A controller is coupled to the refill assembly and the beverage detector for operating the refill assembly in response to the refill control signal to maintain the beverage in the beverage hopper at the predetermined level.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2000Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventor: David F Ford
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Patent number: 6293429Abstract: A variable-rate, digitally controlled fluid metering device having an electronically controlled 3-way valve, a fluid reservoir, a float valve, a check valve and a pressure relief valve that accurately delivers low flow volumes. The flow rate of the device is the product of reservoir volume and pulse rate when the cycle is long enough to fill and empty the reservoir and is a linear combination of cycle time when the cycle is short enough that the reservoir does not fill or empty completely. This device allows the use of large orifice emitters for delivering low flow rates of fluids, which allows the use of lower quality fluids and/or reduces filtration steps and clogging of emitters.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1998Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of AgricultureInventors: Edward John Sadler, Carl R. Camp, Dean E. Evans, Lonnie J. Usrey
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Publication number: 20010001467Abstract: A variable-rate, digitally controlled fluid metering device having an electronically controlled 3-way valve, a fluid reservoir, a float valve, a check valve and a pressure relief valve that accurately delivers low flow volumes. The flow rate of the device is the product of reservoir volume and pulse rate when the cycle is long enough to fill and empty the reservoir and is a linear combination of cycle time when the cycle is short enough that the reservoir does not fill or empty completely. This device allows the use of large orifice emitters for delivering low flow rates of fluids, which allows the use of lower quality fluids and/or reduces filtration steps and clogging of emitters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 1998Publication date: May 24, 2001Applicant: USAD-ARS-OTTInventors: EDWARD JOHN SADLER, CARL R. CAMP, DEAN E. EVANS, LONNIE J. USREY
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Patent number: 5540362Abstract: A liquid soap supplying device of the present invention includes a tank for storing liquid soap, a discharging nozzle communicating with the tank through a pipe, a liquid soap supplying device for supplying liquid soap in the tank to the discharging nozzle, an air supplying device communicating with the discharging nozzle through a pipe and a mixing chamber for liquid soap and air arranged in the discharging port of the discharging nozzle. The liquid soap and air supplied under operation of each of the supplying devices are mixed and agitated in the mixing chamber so as to discharge the bubbled liquid soap. A pressuring device communicates with the air accumulation part at an inner upper part in the tank. An air feeding pipe is connected to the air accumulation part, and the liquid soap and air in the tank are fed to the discharging nozzle under an operation of the pressurizing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1995Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: Toto, Ltd.Inventors: Tsutomu Azuma, Yojiro Taketomi, Akimitsu Umemoto, Kaoru Nakano
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Patent number: 5423457Abstract: A system for detecting product loss from a fluid product storage and dispensing means including at least one storage tank comprises tank volume monitoring devices, fluid dispenser monitoring devices and computer means to analyze the data from such devices at various times as determined by the status of the various elements to determine if there are unexplained shortages of product.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Suntronic Technology Group, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Nicholas, Jan L. Scott
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Patent number: 5392965Abstract: A liquid soap supplying device of the present invention includes a tank for storing liquid soap, a discharging nozzle communicating with the tank through a pipe, a liquid soap supplying device for supplying liquid soap in the tank to the discharging nozzle, an air supplying device communicating with the discharging nozzle through a pipe and a mixing chamber for liquid soap and air arranged in the discharging port of the discharging nozzle. The liquid soap and air supplied under operation of each of the supplying devices are mixed and agitated in the mixing chamber so as to discharge the bubbled liquid soap. A pressuring device communicates with the air accumulation part at an inner upper part in the tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: Toto, Ltd.Inventors: Tsutomu Azuma, Yojiro Taketomi
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Patent number: 5356051Abstract: A liquid soap supplying device of the present invention includes a tank for storing liquid soap, a discharging nozzle communicating with the tank through a pipe, a liquid soap supplying device for supplying liquid soap in the tank to the discharging nozzle, an air supplying device communicating with the discharging nozzle through a pipe and a mixing chamber for liquid soap and air arranged in the discharging port of the discharging nozzle. The liquid soap and air supplied under operation of each of the supplying devices are mixed and agitated in the mixing chamber so as to discharge the bubbled liquid soap. A pressuring device communicates with the air accumulation part at an inner upper part in the tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1991Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Toto, Ltd.Inventors: Tsutomu Azuma, Yojiro Taketomi
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Patent number: 4387595Abstract: A float of a system for pressure feeding of slurry including a main body in the form of a bellows having a liquid and a gas sealed therein. The float has an apparent specific gravity which may vary depending on the value of pressure of a slurry or a driving liquid, whereby the slurry can be continuously fed from at least one slurry supply chamber by a driving liquid under high pressure to a desired destination.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1981Date of Patent: June 14, 1983Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masakatsu Sakamoto, Kenji Uchida, Shuichi Nagano