IP Library Granted Patent US 9,623,385
Granted Patent B2
US 9,623,385 · App. 14/933,314 · Granted Apr 18, 2017

Chemical metering system

Inventors: David R. Krause (DePere, WI); Kenneth R. Smith (DePere, WI); Vladimir Chernin (DePere, WI)
Assignee: Cleaning Systems, Inc.
B01F3/0865B01F5/0428B01F15/00922F16L15/00F16L41/03
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Patent No.
US 9,623,385
App. No.
14/933,314
Granted
Apr 18, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

A chemical metering system for providing efficient access and replacement of chemical metering devices. The chemical metering system generally includes a chemical injector, a first tube fluidly connected to the chemical injector, a second tube adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply, a releasable tube coupling removably and fluidly connected to the first tube and the second tube, and a metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply. The metering device is accessible for repair or replacement by removing the releasable tube coupling from either the first tube or the second tube for efficient access and replacement of the metering device.

Claims (58)

1. A chemical metering system, comprising:

a chemical injector having an inlet connector and an outlet connector, wherein the inlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an inlet tube and wherein the outlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet tube;

a first tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first tube is fluidly connected to the chemical injector;

a second tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second tube is adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply;

a releasable tube coupling having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the second end of the first tube, wherein the second end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the first end of the second tube, wherein the releasable tube coupling fluidly connects the first tube and the second tube, and wherein the releasable tube coupling is comprised of a releasable push-to-connect tube fitting; and

a metering device positioned between the first end of the second tube and the second end of the first tube, wherein the metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply.

2. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the chemical injector is comprised of a venturi injector.

3. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the releasable tube coupling is comprised of a compression fitting.

4. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the metering device is attached to the second end of the first tube.

5. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the metering device is attached to the first end of the second tube.

6. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the metering device is comprised of a metering tip.

7. The chemical metering system of claim 6 , wherein the metering tip is threadably connected to the second end of the first tube.

8. The chemical metering system of claim 6 , wherein the metering tip is threadably connected to the first end of the second tube.

9. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the metering device includes a metering tube extending through a portion of the second tube.

10. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the first tube is permanently connected to the chemical injector.

11. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the chemical injector includes a barbed tube connector and wherein the first end of the first tube is connected to the barbed tube connector.

12. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the first tube and the second tube are comprised of plastic tubing.

13. The chemical metering system of claim 1 , wherein the metering device is comprised of a metering tube.

14. The chemical metering system of claim 13 , wherein the metering tube has a length and an inner diameter size for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from a chemical supply.

15. A chemical metering system, comprising:

a chemical injector having an inlet connector and an outlet connector, wherein the inlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an inlet tube and wherein the outlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet tube;

a first tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the first tube is adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply;

a releasable tube coupling permanently and fluidly connected to the chemical injector, wherein a first end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the first end of the first tube, and wherein the releasable tube coupling is comprised of a releasable push-to-connect tube fitting; and

a metering device attached to the first end of the first tube, wherein the metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply.

16. The chemical metering system of claim 15 , wherein the chemical injector is comprised of a venturi injector.

17. The chemical metering system of claim 15 , wherein the releasable tube coupling is comprised of a compression fitting.

18. The chemical metering system of claim 15 , wherein the metering device is comprised of a metering tip.

19. The chemical metering system of claim 18 , wherein the metering tip is threadably connected to the first end of the first tube.

20. A chemical metering system, comprising:

a chemical injector having an inlet connector and an outlet connector, wherein the inlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an inlet tube and wherein the outlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet tube;

a first tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first tube is fluidly connected to the chemical injector;

a second tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second tube is adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply;

a releasable tube coupling having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the second end of the first tube, wherein the second end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the first end of the second tube, and wherein the releasable tube coupling fluidly connects the first tube and the second tube; and

a metering device positioned between the first end of the second tube and the second end of the first tube, wherein the metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply, and wherein the metering device is comprised of a metering tip, wherein the metering tip is threadably connected to the second end of the first tube.

21. A chemical metering system, comprising:

a chemical injector having an inlet connector and an outlet connector, wherein the inlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an inlet tube and wherein the outlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet tube;

a first tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first tube is fluidly connected to the chemical injector;

a second tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second tube is adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply;

a releasable tube coupling having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the second end of the first tube, wherein the second end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the first end of the second tube, and wherein the releasable tube coupling fluidly connects the first tube and the second tube; and

a metering device positioned between the first end of the second tube and the second end of the first tube, wherein the metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply, and wherein the metering device is comprised of a metering tip, wherein the metering tip is threadably connected to the first end of the second tube.

22. A chemical metering system, comprising:

a chemical injector having an inlet connector and an outlet connector, wherein the inlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an inlet tube and wherein the outlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet tube;

a first tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first tube is fluidly connected to the chemical injector;

a second tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second tube is adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply;

a releasable tube coupling having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the second end of the first tube, wherein the second end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the first end of the second tube, and wherein the releasable tube coupling fluidly connects the first tube and the second tube; and

a metering device positioned between the first end of the second tube and the second end of the first tube, wherein the metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply, and wherein the metering device includes a metering tube extending through a portion of the second tube.

23. A chemical metering system, comprising:

a chemical injector having an inlet connector and an outlet connector, wherein the inlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an inlet tube and wherein the outlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet tube;

a first tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first tube is fluidly connected to the chemical injector;

wherein the chemical injector includes a barbed tube connector and wherein the first end of the first tube is connected to the barbed tube connector;

a second tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second tube is adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply;

a releasable tube coupling having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the second end of the first tube, wherein the second end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the first end of the second tube, and wherein the releasable tube coupling fluidly connects the first tube and the second tube; and

a metering device positioned between the first end of the second tube and the second end of the first tube, wherein the metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply.

24. A chemical metering system, comprising:

a chemical injector having an inlet connector and an outlet connector, wherein the inlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an inlet tube and wherein the outlet connector is adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet tube;

a first tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the first tube is adapted to be fluidly connected to a chemical supply;

a releasable tube coupling permanently and fluidly connected to the chemical injector, wherein a first end of the releasable tube coupling is removably and fluidly connected to the first end of the first tube; and

a metering device attached to the first end of the first tube, wherein the metering device is adapted for controlling a flowrate of liquid chemical into the chemical injector from the chemical supply, wherein the metering device is comprised of a metering tip, and wherein the metering tip is threadably connected to the first end of the first tube.

Assignments (7)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AT R/F 054767/0843 Recorded May 24, 2024
From: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS AGENT
To: CLEANING SYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 067528/0490 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 24, 2024
From: CLEANING SYSTEMS, LLC
To: OHA AGENCY LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 067519/0797 →
PATENT RELEASE AND REASSIGNMENT OF R/F 053963/0078 Recorded Jan 8, 2021
From: ANTARES CAPITAL LP, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: TRANSCLEAN, LLC; CLEANING SYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 054927/0921 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 29, 2020
From: CLEANING SYSTEMS, LLC
To: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 054767/0843 →
CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION Recorded Nov 5, 2020
From: CLEANING SYSTEMS, INC.
To: CLEANING SYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 054332/0857 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2020
From: CLEANING SYSTEMS, LLC; TRANSCLEAN, LLC
To: ANTARES CAPITAL LP, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 053963/0078 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 5, 2015
From: KRAUSE, DAVID R.; SMITH, KENNETH R.; CHERNIN, VLADIMIR
To: CLEANING SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 036969/0553 →
Continuity (1)
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