Fluid handling – Plural tanks or compartments with parallel flow – Tank type manifold
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-20
2011-11-15
Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Plural tanks or compartments with parallel flow
Tank type manifold
C137S266000, C137S884000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08056577
ABSTRACT:
An example cascade system includes a manifold having a fluid outlet port to dispense fluid and a fluid valve engaged to the manifold. First and second fluid storage containers are coupled to the manifold. The fluid valve is configured to control a first fluid flow path between the second fluid storage container and the fluid outlet port.
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Larsen Todd William
Street Paul Thomas
Hanley Flight & Zimmerman LLC
Lee Kevin L
Tescom Corporation
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