Application apparatus for multiple solution cleaner
First Claim
1. An apparatus for the mixing a plurality of component solutions and applying the resulting prepared solution to a surface, the apparatus comprised of:
- a. a plurality of tanks, each tank containing a component solution, each tank having a liquid outlet valve and a gas inlet valve, at least one of the valves permitting a rapid disconnect device to be engaged with the valve;
b. a mixing means for receiving each component solution and combining the component solutions to create the prepared solution;
c. a feed means connecting each tank to the mixing means; and
, d. a pressurization means in direct simultaneous communication with each tank to maintain elevated and equal pressure therein and in both the feed means and mixing means therethrough, the elevated pressure being sufficient to urge each component solution through the feed means to the mixing means with sufficient pressure to promote thorough mixture of the component solutions within the mixing means.
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Abstract
A pressurized system for the preparation and mixing of two or more component solutions comprising a cleaning solution to produce a prepared cleaning solution for use with various applicators in common use in the cleaning industry. The system is made up of a mobile frame for supporting a plurality of pressurized tanks which are connected through feed lines to a mixing tee fitting to produce the output mixed cleaning solution. An inline heater can be optionally added in one or more of the feed lines to provide heat to the component solution before mixing, and an inline heater can be optionally added after mixing to heat the prepared solution. Pressure is supplied to the system by an air compressor directly connected to each of the pressurized tanks so that the same pressure is applied to all tanks. Pressure is maintained in the system when changing tanks by use of liquid disconnects between the feed lines and the output valves of the tanks, gas disconnects between the compressed air line and the input valves of the tanks, and quick disconnects at all points where solutions may be extracted from the system. This allows easy removal and exchange for any solution tank without disrupting the solution flow through the system and further eliminates the need to drain solution tanks and purge solution lines. The system is composed of inexpensive parts commonly found in industry and is used in both residential and commercial applications for cleaning carpet, upholstery, drapes, and other such textile surfaces.
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1. An apparatus for the mixing a plurality of component solutions and applying the resulting prepared solution to a surface, the apparatus comprised of:
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a. a plurality of tanks, each tank containing a component solution, each tank having a liquid outlet valve and a gas inlet valve, at least one of the valves permitting a rapid disconnect device to be engaged with the valve;
b. a mixing means for receiving each component solution and combining the component solutions to create the prepared solution;
c. a feed means connecting each tank to the mixing means; and
,d. a pressurization means in direct simultaneous communication with each tank to maintain elevated and equal pressure therein and in both the feed means and mixing means therethrough, the elevated pressure being sufficient to urge each component solution through the feed means to the mixing means with sufficient pressure to promote thorough mixture of the component solutions within the mixing means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A pressurized cleaning solution application apparatus for delivering a prepared solution consisting of one or more component solutions to a surface to be cleaned, the apparatus comprised of:
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a. a mobile base supporting a plurality of pressurized tanks, each tank holding a component solution of the prepared solution, each tank with an input gas valve and an output liquid valve;
b. a mixing means having a plurality of input ports and a single output port, the output port providing the prepared solution, the prepared solution resulting from mixture within the mixing means of the component solutions;
c. a plurality of feed lines, a selected feed line connecting the output liquid valve associated with a selected tank to a selected input port and placing the component solution contained therein in communication with the mixing means without permitting any component solution to come in contact with any other component solution beforehand, the selected feed line attached to the output liquid valve of the selected tank with a liquid disconnect device; and
,d. a pressurization means connected to the input valve of each tank with a gas disconnect device to maintain elevated and equal pressure therein, the elevated pressure being sufficient to urge each component solution through the feed lines to the mixing means with sufficient energy to promote thorough mixture of the component solutions within the mixing means when the applicator is in an open state. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for providing a prepared solution consisting of mixing a first component solution and a second component solution, the apparatus adapted for use with the apparatus comprised of:
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a. a pressurized first tank with a gas input valve and a liquid output valve, the first tank containing the first component solution;
b. a pressurized second tank with a gas input valve and a liquid output valve, the second tank containing the second component solution;
c. an air compressor removably connected to the gas input valve of the first tank and to the gas input valve of the second tank, whereby the compressor is configured to provide air at elevated and equal pressure to both tanks for urging the contents therefrom;
d. a mixing means with an output port and first and second input ports, the first input port removably connected to the first tank, the second input port removably connected to the second tank, and the output port providing the prepared solution through the applicator to the surface;
e. an applicator receiving the prepared solution from the output port of the mixing means and providing the prepared solution to a location proximate to a surface to be cleaned, the applicator having an open state for delivery of the prepared solution to the surface and a closed state for prevention of delivery of the prepared solution to the surface; and
,f. a mobile base supporting the apparatus;
wherein equal amounts of component solutions flow from their respective tanks to the mixing means where they are mixed to form a prepared solution which flows under pressure to the applicator when the applicator is in the open state; and
when one of the two tanks becomes empty, flow to the applicator ceases when the applicator is in the open state. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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Current AssigneeJeffrey N. Ebberts
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Original AssigneeJeffrey N. Ebberts
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InventorsEbberts, Jeffrey N.
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Application NumberUS10/423,223Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current239/413CPC Class CodesA47L 11/34 Machines for treating carpe...A47L 11/4083 Liquid supply reservoirs; P...B01F 23/49 Mixing systems, i.e. flow c...B05B 12/1418 for supplying several liqui...B05B 7/32 the fed liquid or other flu...B08B 2203/0217 Use of a detergent in high ...B08B 3/02 Cleaning by the force of je...B08B 3/04 Cleaning involving contact ...
