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Automatic chemical solution mixing unit

Assignee: ChampionX LLC
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Filing: 1982-02-04
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Granted: 1983-11-15
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Expires: 2002-02-04
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Abstract

Abstract A low cost automatic system for making up a chemical solution for use in a water treatment facility includes a mixing tank having high and low liquid level switches disposed therein. A water supply line having a remotely-controlled solenoid valve supplies water to the mixing tank. A pressure regulator in the water supply line maintains the water pressure in the line between about 5 pounds per square inch and 125 pounds per square inch. Water treatment chemicals are stored in a supply tank and are fed by a metering pump to the mixing tank through a supply line. An electrical control circuit is responsive to the high and low liquid level switches in the tank. The control circuit operates the solenoid valve in the water supply line and the chemical pump as required to maintain a supply of chemical solution in the mixing tank.

Inventors

  • 👤 James A. Osborne

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 10:21
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/68; C02F1/685; C02F1/686

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 161 words
In a water treatment facility, an automatic system for making up a chemical solution for use in the facility, comprising: a mixing tank having high and low liquid level switches disposed therein; a water supply line for supplying water to the mixing tank, the line including a remotely-controlled solenoid valve for controlling the flow of water to the mixing tank; a pressure regulator in the water supply line which maintains the water pressure between about 5 pounds per square inch and 125 pounds per square inch; a chemical supply tank and a line for supplying treatment chemical directly to the mixing tank; and an electrical control circuit responsive to the level switches in the mixing tank to operate the solenoid valve and the pump when needed so that the input of water and treatment chemical to the mixing tank is responsive to the liquid level in the mixing tank and a supply of chemical solution in the mixing tank is maintained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 161 words
In a water treatment facility, an automatic system for making up a chemical solution for use in the facility, comprising: a mixing tank having high and low liquid level switches disposed therein; a water supply line for supplying water to the mixing tank, the line including a remotely-controlled solenoid valve for controlling the flow of water to the mixing tank; a pressure regulator in the water supply line which maintains the water pressure between about 5 pounds per square inch and 125 pounds per square inch; a chemical supply tank and a line for supplying treatment chemical directly to the mixing tank; and an electrical control circuit responsive to the level switches in the mixing tank to operate the solenoid valve and the pump when needed so that the input of water and treatment chemical to the mixing tank is responsive to the liquid level in the mixing tank and a supply of chemical solution in the mixing tank is maintained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 42 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a water flow switch in the water supply line, the switch governing operation of the pump so that chemical can be pumped into the mixing tank only when water is also flowing into the tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a mixing rod in the mixing tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the control circuit includes a timer which governs operation of the pump.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 27 words
The system of claim 4 wherein the timer is adjustable so that the pump will run for variable times, as required to obtain the desired chemical dosage.

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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) 1986-11-14 1987-05-16 1987-11-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-11-14 1991-05-16 1991-11-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-11-14 1995-05-16 1995-11-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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