Patent ID: 8596498
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
1. A device for mixing a plurality of fluids to formulate a mixture and for dispensing the mixture, the device comprising: a plurality of cartridge assemblies each comprising a cartridge configured to contain one of the plurality of fluids; a plurality of flow channels each having a central axis and each configured to communicate with a corresponding one of the cartridges; a plurality of valve assemblies each positioned to communicate with one of the flow channels to adjust a mass flow rate of the fluid drawn from the corresponding cartridge; a manifold assembly, comprising: a dispensing pump assembly configured to communicate with the manifold assembly and configured to draw fluid from each of the cartridge assemblies; and a nozzle configured to communicate with the dispensing pump assembly and to dispense the mixture; wherein during operation the dispensing pump draws a volume of fluid from each cartridge through the corresponding flow channel and through the corresponding inlet into the mixing chamber to form the mixture, and wherein during operation the mixture is drawn from the mixing chamber through the dispensing pump to the nozzle.