US4246969A
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Chemical injection system for fire fighting
Assignee: ROM Acquisition Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-07
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Granted: 1981-01-27
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Expires: 1999-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A system for injecting chemicals into a fire fighting system of the type using a plurality of water hoses and having a source of water and a source of chemicals. A servo motor system is connected to automatically meter a certain ratio of chemicals into the water supply. The servo motor system is responsive to the total flow to control the chemical pump to pump a certain ratio of chemicals into the water supply even if the total flow varies.
Inventors
- 👤 John McLoughlin
- 👤 Neocles Athanasiades
- 👤 Yehuda Rotblum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:40
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2496; Y10T137/2514; Y10T137/2531
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
The means to inject chemicals into a fire fighting system using a plurality of water hoses which may be added to or subtracted from the system comprising: a source of water supply, a source of chemicals, and means to automatically meter a certain ratio of chemicals into the water supply, comprising: means to measure the total flow of the plurality of hoses, a chemical pump connected to the chemical source, and connected to pump chemicals into the water supply, and water driven motor responsive to the water flow to control the chemical pump to pump a certain ratio of chemicals into the water supply, the metering means comprising: a first amplifier responsive to the total flow, and a potentiometer to set a desired ratio factor into a second amplifier comprising: a valve connected to the output of the chemical pump, the first amplifier being connected to the potentiometer which is connected to the second amplifier to control a motor which controls the valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
The means to inject chemicals into a fire fighting system using a plurality of water hoses which may be added to or subtracted from the system comprising: a source of water supply, a source of chemicals, and means to automatically meter a certain ratio of chemicals into the water supply, comprising: means to measure the total flow of the plurality of hoses, a chemical pump connected to the chemical source, and connected to pump chemicals into the water supply, and water driven motor responsive to the water flow to control the chemical pump to pump a certain ratio of chemicals into the water supply, the metering means comprising: a first amplifier responsive to the total flow, and a potentiometer to set a desired ratio factor into a second amplifier comprising: a valve connected to the output of the chemical pump, the first amplifier being connected to the potentiometer which is connected to the second amplifier to control a motor which controls the valve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-27 | 1984-07-28 | 1985-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-27 | 1988-07-28 | 1989-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-27 | 1992-07-28 | 1993-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |