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US3776468A
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Spray mix applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-31
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-03-31
Abstract
Abstract The spray mix applicator of the present invention is a device for mixing and spraying a mixture of two liquids at a prescribed flow rate in a prescribed proportion to each other, one liquid being under atmospheric pressure while the pressure of the other liquid may vary, for instance, from 15 pounds per square inch to 125 pounds per square inch without affecting the output of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 W Davenport
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:43
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B7/00; B05B7/24; B05B7/26; B05B7/28; B05B7/30; B05B7/02; B05B7/04; B05B7/0408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A spray mix applicator comprising: A. A hose adaptor for connection to a source of pressurized fluid which may have a relatively wide pressure range from approximately 15 P.S.I. to 125 P.S.I., B. A flow-control valve connected in fluid communication with said hose adaptor, said flow-cotrol valve being adapted to maintain a constant prescribed downstream flow rate of the incoming fluid; C. A first on-off valve connected in fluid communication with said flow-control valve; D. A fitting connected in fluid communication with said on-off valve providing: 1. a mixing chamber, and 2. a fluid injector having a sized nozzle to receive the fluid having the prescribed pressurized flow rate and a reduced diameter orifice to convert the prescribed flow into a jet stream in said mixing chamber, which creates a prescribed suction flow of a liquid chemical into said mixing chamber from a chemical container through a suction tube; E. A check valve downstream of said mixing chamber to prevent a backflow of the liquid mixture into the chemical container when said first on-off valve is moved to an off position; F. A first hose fitting connecting the downstream end of said check valve with the intake end of a length of flexible hose; G. A second hose fitting connecting the discharge end of said flexible hose to a coupling; and H. A spray nozzle, having a prescribed spray pattern, to discharge the fluid mixture at said prescribed flow rate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A spray mix applicator comprising: A. A hose adaptor for connection to a source of pressurized fluid which may have a relatively wide pressure range from approximately 15 P.S.I. to 125 P.S.I., B. A flow-control valve connected in fluid communication with said hose adaptor, said flow-cotrol valve being adapted to maintain a constant prescribed downstream flow rate of the incoming fluid; C. A first on-off valve connected in fluid communication with said flow-control valve; D. A fitting connected in fluid communication with said on-off valve providing: 1. a mixing chamber, and 2. a fluid injector having a sized nozzle to receive the fluid having the prescribed pressurized flow rate and a reduced diameter orifice to convert the prescribed flow into a jet stream in said mixing chamber, which creates a prescribed suction flow of a liquid chemical into said mixing chamber from a chemical container through a suction tube; E. A check valve downstream of said mixing chamber to prevent a backflow of the liquid mixture into the chemical container when said first on-off valve is moved to an off position; F. A first hose fitting connecting the downstream end of said check valve with the intake end of a length of flexible hose; G. A second hose fitting connecting the discharge end of said flexible hose to a coupling; and H. A spray nozzle, having a prescribed spray pattern, to discharge the fluid mixture at said prescribed flow rate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A spray mix applicator as defined in claim 1 including a second on-off valve in said suction tube, exteriorly of the chemical container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
148 words
a fluid injector having a sized nozzle to receive the fluid having the prescribed pressurized flow rate and a reduced diameter orifice to convert the prescribed flow into a jet stream in said mixing chamber, which creates a prescribed suction flow of a liquid chemical into said mixing chamber from a chemical container through a suction tube; E. A check valve downstream of said mixing chamber to prevent a backflow of the liquid mixture into the chemical container when said first on-off valve is moved to an off position; F. A first hose fitting connecting the downstream end of said check valve with the intake end of a length of flexible hose; G. A second hose fitting connecting the discharge end of said flexible hose to a coupling; and H. A spray nozzle, having a prescribed spray pattern, to discharge the fluid mixture at said prescribed flow rate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
148 words
a fluid injector having a sized nozzle to receive the fluid having the prescribed pressurized flow rate and a reduced diameter orifice to convert the prescribed flow into a jet stream in said mixing chamber, which creates a prescribed suction flow of a liquid chemical into said mixing chamber from a chemical container through a suction tube; E. A check valve downstream of said mixing chamber to prevent a backflow of the liquid mixture into the chemical container when said first on-off valve is moved to an off position; F. A first hose fitting connecting the downstream end of said check valve with the intake end of a length of flexible hose; G. A second hose fitting connecting the discharge end of said flexible hose to a coupling; and H. A spray nozzle, having a prescribed spray pattern, to discharge the fluid mixture at said prescribed flow rate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A spray mix applicator as defined in claim 1 including an adjustable metering valve in said suction tube, exteriorly of the chemical container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A spray mix applicator as defined in claim 1 wherein said suction tube is connected to a nipple extending outwardly at right angles to said mixing chamber and communicating between said suction tube and mixing chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A spray mix applicator as defined in claim 1 including a bung adaptor for attachment in the bung hole of the container and providing fluid communication between said suction tube and mixing chamber.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |