Orientation-independent fluid delivery apparatus

Details Orientation-independent fluid delivery apparatus Orientation-independent fluid delivery apparatus

2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Maust, Timothy L (Department: 3751)

Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea

Filling or refilling of dispensers

By operation of means causing or controlling dispensing

C141S038000, C141S044000, C141S067000, C141S286000, C222S282000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07389800

ABSTRACT:
A fluid delivery device that may be used in any orientation is presented. The device includes a container, a first fluid in the container space, an inlet opening attached to a bladder, and an outlet opening. A second fluid enters the container through the inlet opening. The bladder, which receives the second fluid as it enters the container, expands with the amount of second fluid that is received. As more of the second fluid is received and the bladder expands, the first fluid is pushed out of the container through the outlet opening. The device may be used as a tire repair system, for example by coupling the inlet opening to an air compressor and coupling the outlet tube to a tire. The first fluid that's in the container space would be a sealant composition in this case. Different embodiments of the bladder are possible depending on the application.

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