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Multi-mode differential fluid displacement pump
Assignee: DRD DILUTER Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1988-06-29
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Granted: 1990-07-17
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Expires: 2008-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A multi-mode, differential fluid displacement pump (10) provides for at least two different measured doses. The pump has a chamber in which are mounted a first diameter piston (21) and a second diameter piston (24) defining first and second volumes for reciprocation in the chamber. Means are provided for reciprocating the pistons as desired to obtain predetermined volume changes corresponding to movement of either or both of the first and second pistons (21, 24). A system of operation and a mixing chamber (100) useful in connection with dosages from the pump (10) are interconnected with the pump.
Inventors
- 👤 Humayun Qureshi
- 👤 Stanley M. Liffmann
- 👤 John D. Czaban
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:45
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/25; Y10T436/2575
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump for obtaining two different measured doses with high resolution in a single stroke, said pump comprising an elongated chamber carrying first and second pistons therein, said first piston defining a first volume being reciprocally mounted in said chamber, said second piston defining a second volume being reciprocally mounted in said chamber, said chamber having a first and a second portion, means for moving in a single stroke, only one of said pistons in said first portion of said chamber to define a first measured dose and said one piston along with the other of said pistons in said second portion of said chamber to define a second measured dose different from said first measured dose, and means for positioning said other piston at a predetermined position in said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump for obtaining two different measured doses with high resolution in a single stroke, said pump comprising an elongated chamber carrying first and second pistons therein, said first piston defining a first volume being reciprocally mounted in said chamber, said second piston defining a second volume being reciprocally mounted in said chamber, said chamber having a first and a second portion, means for moving in a single stroke, only one of said pistons in said first portion of said chamber to define a first measured dose and said one piston along with the other of said pistons in said second portion of said chamber to define a second measured dose different from said first measured dose, and means for positioning said other piston at a predetermined position in said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 1 wherein said two pistons are axially aligned and moveable together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 2 wherein said two pistons define two different diameters and are sealed at outlets to said chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 3 wherein said first piston defines a smaller diameter than said second piston and said first piston is spring loaded against an end of said second piston.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 3 wherein at least one of said seals are static sliding seals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 4 wherein at least one of said seals are static sliding seals and said second piston is linked to a motor for moving both of said pistons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A multi-mode differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second piston is linked to a motor for moving both of said pistons.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A multi-mode differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second piston is mounted on a carrying plate moveable by a stepper motor and lead screw arrangement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A multi-mode, differential displacement pump in accordance with claim 8 and further comprising said first piston being spring loaded and biased against an end of said second piston for travel therewith during a portion of travel of said second piston.
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