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US3592358A
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Dispensing system
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1969-08-01
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-08-01
Abstract
Abstract Articulated apparatus for dispensing chemicals, or the like, into a vessel is disclosed. Dispensing of such chemicals can only occur if the position of the dispensing apparatus is complemented by a predetermined condition for the vessel, or its contents. The disclosure indicates the use of a ''''program'''' circuit which allows various quantities of chemicals to be mixed in accordance with a certain time sequence for the respective chemicals; and such mixing may occur without the attendance of a technician.
Inventors
- 👤 George P Lugsdin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:51
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D11/00; G05D11/02; G05D11/13; G05D11/131; G05D11/132; B; B01; B01F; B01F35/00; B01F35/20; B01F35/22; B01F35/221; B01F35/2216; B01F35/22162; B01F35/80; B01F35/88; B01F23/00; B01F23/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
Apparatus for dispensing substances into a vessel comprising: a. dispensing means, b. means, for positioning said dispensing means from at least one nondispensing position to a dispensing position, c. means for registering when said dispensing means is in its dispensing position, d. means responsive to a given vessel condition, and e. logical AND circuit means cooperative with said registration means and said responsive means for actuating said dispensing means when said dispensing means is in its dispensing position and when said vessel has said given condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
Apparatus for dispensing substances into a vessel comprising: a. dispensing means, b. means, for positioning said dispensing means from at least one nondispensing position to a dispensing position, c. means for registering when said dispensing means is in its dispensing position, d. means responsive to a given vessel condition, and e. logical AND circuit means cooperative with said registration means and said responsive means for actuating said dispensing means when said dispensing means is in its dispensing position and when said vessel has said given condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means responsive to a vessel condition is temperature responsive means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
3 words
a flip-flop circuit,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
3 words
a flip-flop circuit,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
means for setting sad flip-flop circuit in response to a predetermined potential across the capacitor of said RC circuit, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
means for setting sad flip-flop circuit in response to a predetermined potential across the capacitor of said RC circuit, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1 a. wherein said dispensing means comprises a plurality of individual dispensers, b. wherein said apparatus includes respective means for discharging the contents of the said individual dispensers, and c. wherein said apparatus further includes respective circuit means for actuating said respective discharging means in accordance with a predetermined sequence, each said actuating circuit means comprising:
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
a solenoid actuator cooperative with a respective dispenser discharging means and responsive to the setting of said flip-flop circuit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
a solenoid actuator cooperative with a respective dispenser discharging means and responsive to the setting of said flip-flop circuit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means responsive to a vessel condition is temperature responsive means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means for positioning said dispensing means is adapted to position said dispensing means selectively to positions above and below the input to said vessel, but to one side of said vessel; and wherein said means for positioning said dispensing means is further adapted to position said dispensing means directly over the input to said vessel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
Articulated apparatus for dispensing chemicals or the like into a vessel comprising: a. a ceiling supported hoist disposed to one side of said vessel, b. a traveller supported by and vertically positionable on said hoist, c. first positioning means for vertically positioning said traveller on and along said hoist, d. a dispensing unit coupled to said traveller, e. second positioning means for horizontally positioning said dispensing unit away from said hoist and over said vessel, f. control means cooperative with said first and second positioning means for selectively positioning said dispensing unit vertically between park and load locations, and for positioning said dispensing unit horizontally to a dispense location, and g. logic AND circuit means for discharging said dispensing unit in response to a complementary predetermined condition for said vessel and a dispense location for said dispensing unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
138 words
Articulated apparatus for dispensing chemicals or the like into a vessel comprising: a. a ceiling supported hoist disposed to one side of said vessel, b. a traveller supported by and vertically positionable on said hoist, c. first positioning means for vertically positioning said traveller on and along said hoist, d. a dispensing unit coupled to said traveller, e. second positioning means for horizontally positioning said dispensing unit away from said hoist and over said vessel, f. control means cooperative with said first and second positioning means for selectively positioning said dispensing unit vertically between park and load locations, and for positioning said dispensing unit horizontally to a dispense location, and g. logic AND circuit means for discharging said dispensing unit in response to a complementary predetermined condition for said vessel and a dispense location for said dispensing unit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
108 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said dispensing unit includes respective dispenser bins for respective chemicals, or the like, and wherein said apparatus includes programming means for timing the discharge of such bins, said programming means comprising respective discharging means for controlling the discharge of said bins, each said discharging means comprising: a. a manually adjustable RC circuit, b. a flip-flop circuit, c. means for setting said flip-flop circuit in response to a predetermined potential across the capacitor of said RC circuit, and d. a solenoid actuator cooperative with a respective bin to discharge said bin, said solenoid actuator being responsive to the setting of said flip-flop circuit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |