US4196748A
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Multiple strength fluid distribution apparatus
Assignee: Chemed Corp
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Filing: 1977-12-16
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Granted: 1980-04-08
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Expires: 1997-12-16
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for the distribution of liquids of varying concentrations including a liquid source, first conduit means, at least one other conduit means and means for supplying diluent to the other conduit means. The first conduit means has an end leading from the liquid source and also has discharge means for distributing liquid from the source. The other conduit means lead from the first conduit means and also has discharge means. The apparatus is particularly useful for distributing lubricants to chain conveyor systems.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Gillespie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N39/00; B; B65; B65G; B65G45/00; B65G45/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85978; Y10T137/86107; Y10T137/87249; Y10T137/87571; Y10T137/87587; Y10T137/87643
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Apparatus for the distribution of lubricating fluids of varying concentrations to a sanitary chain conveyor system comprising: (a) a lubricating fluid source; (b) a first conduit means having a first end leading from said source and having a first discharge means spaced from said first end for distributing lubricating fluid from said source onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (c) at least one other conduit means leading from said first conduit means, positioned intermediate said first end and said first discharge means; (d) means for supplying lubricating fluid diluent to said other conduit means; (e) said other conduit means having a second discharge means for distributing diluted lubricating fluid onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (f) activating means for initiating the flow of lubricating fluid from said source; and (g) means for automatically supplying diluent to said other conduit means upon said activation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Apparatus for the distribution of lubricating fluids of varying concentrations to a sanitary chain conveyor system comprising: (a) a lubricating fluid source; (b) a first conduit means having a first end leading from said source and having a first discharge means spaced from said first end for distributing lubricating fluid from said source onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (c) at least one other conduit means leading from said first conduit means, positioned intermediate said first end and said first discharge means; (d) means for supplying lubricating fluid diluent to said other conduit means; (e) said other conduit means having a second discharge means for distributing diluted lubricating fluid onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (f) activating means for initiating the flow of lubricating fluid from said source; and (g) means for automatically supplying diluent to said other conduit means upon said activation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said activating means comprises a pump and a constant pressure outlet valve, and said means for automatically supplying diluent comprises a solenoid valve electrically connected to said pump.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for supplying diluent includes means for controlling the flow of diluent to said second conduit means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said means for controlling the flow of diluent includes a variable orifice valve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said means for controlling the flow of diluent includes a pressure regulator and a constant orifice valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second discharge means simultaneously distribute the fluids.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
153 words
Apparatus for the distribution of lubricating fluids of varying concentrations to a sanitary chain conveyor system comprising: (a) a lubricating fluid source; (b) a first conduit means having a first end leading from said source and having a first discharge means spaced from said first end for distributing lubricating fluid from said source onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (c) a plurality of other conduit means leading from said first conduit means, positioned intermediate said first end and said first discharge means; (d) means for supplying lubricating fluid diluent to each of said other conduit means; (e) each of said other conduit means having a second discharge means for distributing diluted lubricating fluid onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (f) activating means for initiating the flow of lubricating fluid from said source; and (g) means for automatically supplying diluent to each of said other conduit means upon said activation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
153 words
Apparatus for the distribution of lubricating fluids of varying concentrations to a sanitary chain conveyor system comprising: (a) a lubricating fluid source; (b) a first conduit means having a first end leading from said source and having a first discharge means spaced from said first end for distributing lubricating fluid from said source onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (c) a plurality of other conduit means leading from said first conduit means, positioned intermediate said first end and said first discharge means; (d) means for supplying lubricating fluid diluent to each of said other conduit means; (e) each of said other conduit means having a second discharge means for distributing diluted lubricating fluid onto the sanitary conveyor system at strategic points; (f) activating means for initiating the flow of lubricating fluid from said source; and (g) means for automatically supplying diluent to each of said other conduit means upon said activation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said activating means comprises a pump and a constant pressure outlet valve, and said means for automatically supplying diluent comprises a solenoid valve electricaly connected to said pump.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said means for supplying diluent includes means for controlling the flow of diluent to each of said other conduit means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said means for controlling the flow of diluent includes a variable orifice valve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said means for controlling the flow of diluent includes a pressure regulator and a constant orifice valve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the first and second discharge means simultaneously distribute the fluids.
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