Patent ID: 6220296
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: B01F,B29B,B29K,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A liquid transfer apparatus comprising a valve assembly, an inlet feed line, a dispensing feed line, and a recirculating feed line;wherein said valve assembly comprises a ball valve having first and second channels,wherein each channel is exclusive of the other,wherein said first channel has a first opening and a second opening, both of which arc located at different locations on the spherical ball valve surface,wherein said second channel has a first opening and a second opening, both of which are located at different locations on the spherical ball valve surface, and wherein said first and second channels have substantially the same bore size and shape;wherein said inlet feed line transfers liquid into said valve assembly;wherein said valve assembly is oriented either to transfer liquid into said dispensing feed line or into said recirculation feed line; andwherein said recirculation feed line is oriented to transfer any liquid transferred thereto back to said inlet feed line.