Fluid handling – Processes
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
C137S614030, C137S614050, C141S001000, C141S004000, C141S018000, C252S964000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06851442
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for adding fluid to a closed system can be connected to a service port of the system. The fluid can be added to the system by actuating valves on the system and on the fluid supply. The apparatus facilitates clean addition of the fluid to the system. The system can be a climate control system.
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Knowles Steven M.
Bright Solutions Inc.
Lee Kevin
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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