Patent ID: 6247839
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: B01F,B29B,B29K,D06P,F16K

Abstract:
A liquid transfer apparatus comprising a manifold pipe having an inside surface and an outside surface, within which said liquid is mixed together with other liquids; at least one ball valve assembly; at least one inlet feed line; at least one dispensing feed line; and at least one recirculating feed line; 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; and wherein said recirculation feed line is oriented to accept any liquid not transferred to said dispensing feed line; and wherein said at least one valve assembly extends within said manifold such that said at least one valve assembly is simultaneously in contact with both said outside surface and said inside surface of said manifold pipe.