Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A modular multiple-fluid component selection and delivery system comprising: a first block; a main passageway passing through said first block; valve means intersecting said main passageway at one end of said first block; a plurality of secondary passageways intersecting said main passageway; second valve means intersecting each of said secondary passageways for controlling the flow of a fluid component through each of said secondary passageways to said main passage way; at least one auxiliary block attached to said first block having a planar face abutting a planar face on the other end of said first block; a main passageway in said auxiliary block in alignment with the main passageway in said first block; said at least one auxiliary block having a plurality of secondary passageways intersecting with said main passageway; third valve means intersecting said secondary passageways for controlling the flow of a fluid component through each of said secondary passageways in said at least one auxiliary block to said main passageways; aligning means automatically aligning the main passageway in said first block with the main passageway in said auxiliary block; sealing means sealing the transition of the main passageway from block to block; and a hose fitting attached to the end of the main passageway in the last of said blocks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A modular multiple-fluid component selection and delivery system comprising: a first block; a main passageway passing through said first block; valve means intersecting said main passageway at one end of said first block; a plurality of secondary passageways intersecting said main passageway; second valve means intersecting each of said secondary passageways for controlling the flow of a fluid component through each of said secondary passageways to said main passage way; at least one auxiliary block attached to said first block having a planar face abutting a planar face on the other end of said first block; a main passageway in said auxiliary block in alignment with the main passageway in said first block; said at least one auxiliary block having a plurality of secondary passageways intersecting with said main passageway; third valve means intersecting said secondary passageways for controlling the flow of a fluid component through each of said secondary passageways in said at least one auxiliary block to said main passageways; aligning means automatically aligning the main passageway in said first block with the main passageway in said auxiliary block; sealing means sealing the transition of the main passageway from block to block; and a hose fitting attached to the end of the main passageway in the last of said blocks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The modular system according to claim 1 wherein said valve means comprises: a plurality of bores through said first block and said at least one block, one of each of said bores intersecting respectively one of said main or secondary passageways; and a plug valve retained in each of said respective bores.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The modular system according to claim 2 wherein the bores in said secondary passageways are immediately adjacent to the intersection of said secondary and said main passageways.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The modular system according to claim 1 including a check valve in said main passageway adjacent to said valve means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The modular system according to claim 1 wherein said aligning means comprises: an aligning sleeve connecting the main passageway in said first block with the main passageway in said auxiliary block.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The modular system according to claim 5 including an O-ring sealing surrounding said sleeve for sealing the transition between the main passageways in the main block and auxiliary block.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The modular system according to claim 1 wherein said secondary passageways exit through the side of said first and at least one auxiliary block.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The modular system according to claim 7 including hose connecting means attached to said secondary passageway exits.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The modular system according to claim 1 including attachment means for attaching a plurality of auxiliary blocks in succession.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
The modular system according to claim 9 wherein said attachment means comprises: a plurality of alignment means aligning the respective main passageways of each successive auxiliary block; and a plurality of studs passing through each of said auxiliary block and securing said auxiliary blocks in end-to-end relationship to said first block.