Fluid handling – Processes – Involving pressure control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Chambers, A. Michael (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
Involving pressure control
C137S535000, C137S565330, C184S001500, C184S006300, C184S101000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07150286
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a method is provided for performing a fluid process within a machine having a fluid system including at least two reservoirs of different types of fluids. The method includes the steps of identifying a first reservoir for use in performing a fluid process; (a) adjusting a configuration of a valve system operatively coupled to the fluid system to permit a fluid evacuation process to be performed for the reservoir, (b) subsequently performing the fluid evacuation process for the reservoir, (c) subsequently adjusting the configuration of the valve system to permit a fluid refill process to be performed for the reservoir, (d) subsequently performing the fluid refill process for the reservoir; and, subsequently identifying an additional reservoir and performing at least one of the steps (a), (b), (c) and (d) for the additional reservoir, wherein the first reservoir includes a fluid of a type which is different from a type of a fluid of the additional reservoir. Various system and computer-readable media embodiments are also provided. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR § 1.72(b).
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Chambers A. Michael
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson & Graham LLP
RPM Industries, Inc.
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