Patent ID: 6487867
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: B08B,C02F,F24F,F25D

Abstract:
A treatment apparatus structured for periodically delivering a pre-selected volume of treatment liquid to a fluid collection pan, the apparatus comprising:(a) a treatment liquid reservoir, the reservoir being elevated above the collection pan of the apparatus; (b) at least one fluidic coupling; (c) means to enable a periodic transfer of a volume of treatment liquid from the treatment liquid reservoir to the collection pan by way of the fluidic couplings, wherein the treatment liquid is transferred to the collection pan for treating the collection pan, preventing a clogging thereof, and the means includes: i. a timer and control unit, and ii. a solenoid valve that is responsive to the timer and control unit such that periodically at pre-determined intervals the timer and control unit cause an energizing of the solenoid valve enabling a flowing of a pre-selected volume of treatment liquid from the treatment liquid reservoir through the fluidic couplings to the collection pan at a preselected interior location thereof; and (d) a plurality of delivery tubes provided to deliver treatment liquid to a plurality of locations about the collection pan.