Mass flow ratio system and method
Patent 7007707 Issued on March 7, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 1, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 1, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10816084 filed on 04/01/2004US Classes:137/9, For producing proportionate flow137/101.19, With electrical controller137/118.04, Flow rate responsive137/487.5, Electrically actuated valve137/883, Single inlet with multiple distinctly valved outlets118/715, GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION702/45Flow meteringExaminersPrimary: Krishnamurthy, RameshAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG05D 11/13G05D 7/06 AbstractA system for dividing a single mass flow, including an inlet adapted to receive the single mass flow and at least two flow lines connected to the inlet. Each flow line includes a flow meter and a valve. The system also includes a controller programmed to receive a desired ratio of flow through a user interface, receive signals indicative of measured flow from the flow meters, calculate an actual ratio of flow through the flow lines based upon the measured flows, and compare the actual ratio to the desired ratio. The controller is also programmed to calculate the desired flow through at least one of the flow lines if the actual ratio is unequal to the desired ratio, and provide a signal indicative of the desired flow to at least one of the valves.Other References
Field of SearchWith electrical controllerFor producing proportionate flow Flow rate responsive Pressure responsive Responsive to change in rate of fluid flow Electrically actuated valve Single inlet with multiple distinctly valved outlets Flow control (e.g., valve or pump control) Fluid mixing Flow metering | |
