Patent ID: 7100635
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: B01F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for storage and mixing of a solution comprising a plurality of ingredients not compatible for long-term storage in a pre-mixed formulation, said system comprising: (a) a storage tank divided into a plurality of compartments, each compartment adapted to isolate and store an ingredient, and wherein the storage capacity of each compartment is proportionate to an amount of an ingredient in the mixed solution; (b) a plurality of fluid conduits for withdrawing and conveying ingredients from said compartments; (c) a manifold coupled to said compartments, wherein said manifold provides for continuous mixing of the ingredients as they are withdrawn from said compartments; and wherein said manifold comprises a coil disposed around a sump; and wherein said sump is coupled to an output aperture of said manifold for holding a quantity of the mixed solution and comprising at least one discharge port; (d) a plurality of control valves disposed in said fluid conduits for regulating the flow of ingredients from said compartments to said manifold, so that the ingredients are appropriately mixed in said manifold to produce the desired solution; (e) a plurality of one way valves disposed in said fluid conduits to prevent a backflow of the ingredients into said compartments; (f) a display device to enable monitoring of one or more system parameters; and (g) a plurality of fill ports disposed in each compartment for loading ingredients.