公开(公告)号：US20070009365A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11464674

申请日：2006-08-15

Applicant: Charles LITTERST ,  Richard FINE

Inventor： Charles LITTERST ,  Richard FINE

IPC: F04B49/06

CPC classification number: B67D1/102 ,  B67D1/1231 ,  B67D1/1236 ,  B67D1/1247 ,  B67D2001/0812

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a discrete volume of fluid. The apparatus includes a pump operable in discrete cycles, a power source connected to the pump, and a controller connected to at least one of the pump and the power source. The controller is configured to vary the power provided from the power source to the pump during at least a portion of each discrete cycle based on characteristics of the pump and the fluid. For example, the controller may vary power by controlling the duration of the provision of power, or by controlling the amplitude of the power. Varying the power is intended to improve the accuracy of the discrete volume of fluid dispensed. Correspondingly, the method of dispensing a discrete volume of fluid includes receiving information pertaining to the fluid to be dispensed, and adjusting a provision of power to a pump based on the information. The method may include adjusting the duration of the provision of power, or adjusting the amplitude of the provision of power.

Abstract translation: 用于分配离散体积的流体的装置和方法。 该装置包括以离散循环操作的泵，连接到泵的电源以及连接到泵和电源中的至少一个的控制器。 控制器被配置为基于泵和流体的特性，在每个离散循环的至少一部分期间改变从电源向泵提供的功率。 例如，控制器可以通过控制提供功率的持续时间，或通过控制功率的幅度来改变功率。 改变功率旨在提高分配的分散体积的精度。 相应地，分配离散体积的流体的方法包括接收与要分配的流体有关的信息，以及基于该信息调节向泵提供功率。 该方法可以包括调整提供功率的持续时间，或者调整提供功率的幅度。

公开(公告)号：US07631788B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11464674

申请日：2006-08-15

Applicant: Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

Inventor： Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

IPC: B65D88/54

CPC classification number: B67D1/102 ,  B67D1/1231 ,  B67D1/1236 ,  B67D1/1247 ,  B67D2001/0812

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a discrete volume of fluid. The apparatus includes a pump operable in discrete cycles, a power source connected to the pump, and a controller connected to at least one of the pump and the power source. The controller is configured to vary the power provided from the power source to the pump during at least a portion of each discrete cycle based on characteristics of the pump and the fluid. For example, the controller may vary power by controlling the duration of the provision of power, or by controlling the amplitude of the power. Varying the power is intended to improve the accuracy of the discrete volume of fluid dispensed. Correspondingly, the method of dispensing a discrete volume of fluid includes receiving information pertaining to the fluid to be dispensed, and adjusting a provision of power to a pump based on the information. The method may include adjusting the duration of the provision of power, or adjusting the amplitude of the provision of power.

Abstract translation: 用于分配离散体积的流体的装置和方法。 该装置包括以离散循环操作的泵，连接到泵的电源以及连接到泵和电源中的至少一个的控制器。 控制器被配置为基于泵和流体的特性，在每个离散循环的至少一部分期间改变从电源向泵提供的功率。 例如，控制器可以通过控制提供功率的持续时间，或通过控制功率的幅度来改变功率。 改变功率旨在提高分配的分散体积的精度。 相应地，分配离散体积的流体的方法包括接收与要分配的流体相关的信息，以及基于该信息调节向泵提供功率。 该方法可以包括调整提供功率的持续时间，或者调整提供功率的幅度。

公开(公告)号：US20050103799A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10964673

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

Inventor： Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

IPC: B67D7/08 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/10 ,  B67D1/12 ,  B67D7/16 ,  B67D5/64

CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 ,  B67D1/102 ,  B67D1/1231 ,  B67D1/1247 ,  B67D2001/0812

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a pulse generator coupled to a pump that operates in discrete cycles. Each cycle includes a first part in which fluid is drawn into the pump through an inlet, and a second part in which fluid is expelled from the pump through an outlet. Each cycle results in a discrete, consistent volume of fluid being expelled. The pulse generator transmits discrete pulses to the pump, causing the pump to operate for a set number of cycles per pulse. The total number of cycles is a multiple of the number of pulses transmitted, so that the number of pulses determines the volume of fluid dispensed. Alternatively, the pump is driven through increments of the second part of the cycle, with the number of pulses supplied to the pump determining the proportion of the second part of the cycle completed, and therefore the volume of fluid dispensed.

Abstract translation: 流体分配装置包括耦合到在离散循环中操作的泵的脉冲发生器。 每个循环包括第一部分，其中流体通过入口被吸入泵中，第二部分中流体通过出口从泵排出。 每个循环产生离散的，一致的体积的流体被排出。 脉冲发生器将离散脉冲发送到泵，使泵以每脉冲一定数量的周期运行。 总循环次数是传输脉冲数的倍数，从而脉冲数决定了分配的流体体积。 或者，泵通过循环的第二部分的增量驱动，供给泵的脉冲数确定完成的循环的第二部分的比例，因此分配的流体的体积。

公开(公告)号：US07677412B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US12179704

申请日：2008-07-25

Applicant: Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

Inventor： Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

IPC: B67B7/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 ,  B67D1/102 ,  B67D1/1231 ,  B67D1/1247 ,  B67D2001/0812

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a pulse generator coupled to a pump that operates in discrete cycles. Each cycle includes a first part in which fluid is drawn into the pump through an inlet, and a second part in which fluid is expelled from the pump through an outlet. Each cycle results in a discrete, consistent volume of fluid being expelled. The pulse generator transmits discrete pulses to the pump, causing the pump to operate for a set number of cycles per pulse. The total number of cycles is a multiple of the number of pulses transmitted, so that the number of pulses determines the volume of fluid dispensed. Alternatively, the pump is driven through increments of the second part of the cycle, with the number of pulses supplied to the pump determining the proportion of the second part of the cycle completed, and therefore the volume of fluid dispensed.

Abstract translation: 流体分配装置包括耦合到在离散循环中操作的泵的脉冲发生器。 每个循环包括第一部分，其中流体通过入口被吸入泵中，第二部分中流体通过出口从泵排出。 每个循环产生离散的，一致的体积的流体被排出。 脉冲发生器将离散脉冲发送到泵，使泵以每脉冲一定数量的周期运行。 总循环次数是传输脉冲数的倍数，从而脉冲数决定了分配的流体体积。 或者，泵通过循环的第二部分的增量驱动，供给泵的脉冲数确定完成的循环的第二部分的比例，因此分配的流体的体积。

公开(公告)号：US07494028B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-24

申请号：US10964673

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

Inventor： Charles Litterst ,  Richard Fine

IPC: B67D5/08

CPC classification number: B67D1/1236 ,  B67D1/102 ,  B67D1/1231 ,  B67D1/1247 ,  B67D2001/0812

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a pulse generator coupled to a pump that operates in discrete cycles. Each cycle includes a first part in which fluid is drawn into the pump through an inlet, and a second part in which fluid is expelled from the pump through an outlet. Each cycle results in a discrete, consistent volume of fluid being expelled. The pulse generator transmits discrete pulses to the pump, causing the pump to operate for a set number of cycles per pulse. The total number of cycles is a multiple of the number of pulses transmitted, so that the number of pulses determines the volume of fluid dispensed. Alternatively, the pump is driven through increments of the second part of the cycle, with the number of pulses supplied to the pump determining the proportion of the second part of the cycle completed, and therefore the volume of fluid dispensed.

Abstract translation: 流体分配装置包括耦合到在离散循环中操作的泵的脉冲发生器。 每个循环包括第一部分，其中流体通过入口被吸入泵中，第二部分中流体通过出口从泵排出。 每个循环产生离散的，一致的体积的流体被排出。 脉冲发生器将离散脉冲发送到泵，使泵以每脉冲一定数量的周期运行。 总循环次数是传输脉冲数的倍数，从而脉冲数决定了分配的流体体积。 或者，泵通过循环的第二部分的增量驱动，供给泵的脉冲数确定完成的循环的第二部分的比例，因此分配的流体的体积。