Blasting system with dual dispensers from single chamber

A tank assembly. The tank assembly comprises a shell, a plurality of conical dispensers, a plurality of drawtubes, a plurality of drawtube apertures, a slurry reservoir, one or more spray equipment and a slurry mixture. The slurry reservoir comprises a fluid reservoir within the shell of the tank assembly. The slurry reservoir comprises an upper reservoir and a conical dispensers reservoir. The conical dispensers reservoir can comprise a fluid space within the plurality of conical dispensers. each among the plurality of drawtubes comprise a drawtube axis. The plurality of drawtubes comprise at least a first drawtube and a second drawtube.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims benefit to these US and international filings and their related applications: PCT/US14/22170, 14773694, 15712453, 15812206, 14848330, and 16736595.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

No prior art is known to the Applicant

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A tank assembly. Said tank assembly comprises a shell, a plurality of conical dispensers, a plurality of drawtubes, a plurality of drawtube apertures, a slurry reservoir, one or more spray equipment and a slurry mixture. Said slurry reservoir comprises a fluid reservoir within said shell of said tank assembly. Said slurry reservoir comprises an upper reservoir and a conical dispensers reservoir. Said conical dispensers reservoir can comprise a fluid space within said plurality of conical dispensers. each among said plurality of drawtubes comprise a drawtube axis. Said plurality of drawtubes comprise at least a first drawtube and a second drawtube. each among said plurality of drawtubes is configured to enter said slurry reservoir at said plurality of drawtube apertures located in a top portion of said slurry reservoir. each among said plurality of drawtubes are aligned with said plurality of conical dispensers at a bottom portion of said slurry reservoir. each among said drawtube axis is aligned between said plurality of drawtube apertures and a cone flange. each among said plurality of conical dispensers comprise a first diameter and a second diameter. Said first diameter is larger than said second diameter. Said second diameter is at a lowest part of each among said plurality of conical dispensers. Said cone flange connects to said plurality of conical dispensers said lowest part. Said shell comprises an upper shell between a head assembly and a cone assembly. Said plurality of drawtube apertures comprise at least a first drawtube aperture and a second drawtube aperture. Said upper shell comprises an upper shell circumference. at least one among said drawtube axis of said plurality of conical dispensers falls within said upper shell circumference. a lower end of said plurality of drawtubes selectively mate with said cone flange to control a flow of said slurry mixture from said slurry reservoir within said plurality of conical dispensers. each among said plurality of conical dispensers are connected with said one or more spray equipment by one or more fluid lines.

Said tank assembly. Said tank assembly comprises said shell, said plurality of conical dispensers, said plurality of drawtubes, said plurality of drawtube apertures, said slurry reservoir, said one or more spray equipment and said slurry mixture. Said slurry reservoir comprises a fluid reservoir within said shell of said tank assembly. Said slurry reservoir comprises said upper reservoir and said conical dispensers reservoir. Said conical dispensers reservoir can comprise a fluid space within said plurality of conical dispensers. each among said plurality of drawtubes comprise said drawtube axis. Said plurality of drawtubes comprise at least said first drawtube and said second drawtube. each among said plurality of drawtubes is configured to enter said slurry reservoir at said plurality of drawtube apertures located in a top portion of said slurry reservoir. each among said plurality of drawtubes are aligned with said plurality of conical dispensers at a bottom portion of said slurry reservoir. each among said drawtube axis is aligned between said plurality of drawtube apertures and said cone flange. each among said plurality of conical dispensers comprise said first diameter and said second diameter. Said first diameter is larger than said second diameter. Said second diameter is at a lowest part of each among said plurality of conical dispensers. Said cone flange connects to said plurality of conical dispensers said lowest part. Said shell comprises said upper shell between said head assembly and said cone assembly. Said plurality of drawtube apertures comprise at least said first drawtube aperture and said second drawtube aperture. Said upper shell comprises said upper shell circumference. at least one among said drawtube axis of said plurality of conical dispensers falls within said upper shell circumference. a lower end of said plurality of drawtubes selectively mate with said cone flange to control a flow of said slurry mixture from said slurry reservoir within said plurality of conical dispensers. each among said plurality of conical dispensers are connected with said one or more spray equipment by said one or more fluid lines. Said upper shell comprises a central shell portion which comprises a substantially hollow cylinder. Said upper shell comprises a top edge and a bottom edge. Said cone assembly is configured to attach to said bottom edge of said upper shell. Said head assembly is configured to attach to said top edge of said upper shell. each among said plurality of conical dispensers comprises a spider guide within a conical cavity. each of said spider guide is centered along said drawtube axis within said conical cavity, having a center drawtube aperture being configured to allow one among said plurality of drawtubes to pass through. Said spider guide is configured to ensure even movement of said slurry mixture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG.1illustrates an elevated side view of a tank assembly100.

In one embodiment, said tank assembly100can comprise a shell102, a head assembly104having a plurality of drawtube apertures110, and a cone assembly106having a plurality of conical dispensers108. Further, said tank assembly100can comprise a base112having a frame114and a legs116. Each among said plurality of conical dispensers108can comprise a lower aperture118attached to a cone flange120. Said plurality of conical dispensers108can be arranged at a bottom portion122of said tank assembly100. Said plurality of drawtube apertures110can be in a top portion124of said tank assembly100, such as said head assembly104and can be aligned with said lower aperture118with said cone flange120along a drawtube axis130.

Each among said plurality of conical dispensers108can comprise a vibrator bracket126configured to attach to a vibrator128.

Said tank assembly100can further comprise one or more rocker pedestals132, a fill funnel134attached to a fill aperture136, and one or more air supply apertures138.

As illustrated, a cutaway-B140will show a side cross-section view of said tank assembly100, which will be discussed below.

Said shell102can comprise an upper shell142between said head assembly104and said cone assembly106.

FIG.2illustrates an elevated top view of said tank assembly100.

As illustrated, a cutaway-A200will show a front side cross-section view of said tank assembly100, which will be discussed below.

Said shell102and said head assembly104can comprise a substantially round cross-section shape as viewed from above, having a diameter202.

In one embodiment, said shell102can comprise an air inlet bracket204.

Said upper shell142can comprise an upper shell circumference206.

FIG.3illustrates an elevated side view of said tank assembly100with at a cross section defined by said cutaway-B140.

In one embodiment, said tank assembly100can comprise a pop-up air supply300. Said pop-up air supply300can comprise an air inlet302in said shell102and a second end304proximate to said fill aperture136. In one embodiment, an air supply306can be mounted on said air inlet bracket204and directed into said air inlet302of said pop-up air supply300. Wherein, said second end304can provide a compressed air308to said second end304of said pop-up air supply300.

In one embodiment, said tank assembly100can comprise a height310inclusive of said fill funnel134at the top down to said base112.

FIG.4illustrates a perspective overview of said pop-up air supply300in a cutaway view of said tank assembly100.

In one embodiment, said pop-up air supply300can comprise a plurality of bends between said air inlet302and said second end304, so as to accommodate other plumbing within said tank assembly100, or other design parameters. For example, said tank assembly100can comprise a plurality of drawtubes402where a first drawtube404might extend between said plurality of drawtube apertures110and said lower aperture118along said drawtube axis130.

In one embodiment, a close nipple400can be included between said air inlet302and said second end304.

FIG.5illustrates an elevated front view of said tank assembly100with at a cross section defined by said cutaway-A200.

In one embodiment, said plurality of drawtubes402can comprise said first drawtube404and a second drawtube500. Wherein, said plurality of drawtubes402can extend between said plurality of drawtube apertures110and said cone flange120along said drawtube axis130. This application incorporates by reference US patent US20180079054A1, which outlines the plumbing of said plurality of drawtubes402and said cone flange120in greater detail.

It is noted that a slurry mixture504is inserted into a slurry reservoir502and dispensed primarily through said plurality of conical dispensers108, as discussed in prior filings by Applicant. In one embodiment, said second drawtube500can be inserted into said slurry reservoir502through said fill aperture136in said head assembly104.

In one embodiment, each among said plurality of conical dispensers108can connected with said compressed air308and said slurry mixture504at a lower end514and one or more spray equipment506by one or more fluid lines508at an upper end516.

Said slurry reservoir502can comprise an upper reservoir510and a conical dispensers reservoir512.

FIG.6illustrates an elevated top view of said head assembly104.

As illustrated, a cutaway-C600and a cutaway-L602show two cross-section views of said head assembly104, which will be discussed below.

In one embodiment, said plurality of drawtube apertures110can comprise a first drawtube aperture604and a second drawtube aperture606. In one embodiment, each among said plurality of drawtube apertures110can be in a top portion608of said head assembly104. In one embodiment, said plurality of drawtube apertures110can be at an equal spacing612from a center point610in said head assembly104.

In one embodiment, a fill ring614can be attached within said fill aperture136and configured to selectively seal with said fill funnel134to create a seal between said slurry reservoir502and an outside environment616.

FIG.7illustrates an elevated side view of said head assembly104at said cutaway-C600.

In one embodiment, each among said plurality of drawtube apertures110can comprise a coupling700configured to selectively seal said slurry reservoir502with said plurality of drawtubes402at said plurality of drawtube apertures110.

In one embodiment, said head assembly104can further comprise a support assembly702arranged around said fill aperture136and inside of said slurry reservoir502. In one embodiment, said support assembly702can comprise a three legs704in a tripod configuration supported by a coupling706and a reinforcement ring708.

Said head assembly104can comprise a height710, a width712, a center support axis714, a cylindrical section716and a domed section718.

FIG.8illustrates an elevated side view of said head assembly104at said cutaway-L602.

As illustrated, said three legs704of said support assembly702can extend down from an inside surface of said head assembly104to connect with one another at said center support axis714.

FIGS.9A,9B, and9Cillustrate said fill ring614in an elevated top view, side cross-section view, and elevated side view.

As shown, a cutaway-AB900can illustrate a cross-section of said fill ring614.

FIGS.10A, and10Billustrate an elevated front and first side view of a first leg1000from said three legs704.

In one embodiment, each among said three legs704can comprise a distal end1002, a proximate end1004, a width1006, a length1008, a first side1010, a second side1012, and a height1014. In one embodiment, said proximate end1004of each of said three legs704can be bound together with said coupling706, and said width1006can each be connected to a top inner surface of said head assembly104.

FIGS.11A, and11Billustrate an elevated top view and elevated side view of said coupling700.

As shown, a cutaway-G1100can illustrate a cross-section of said coupling700.

FIGS.12A, and12Billustrate an elevated top view and side view of said one or more rocker pedestals132.

FIGS.13A, and13Billustrate an elevated top view and side view of said shell102.

As shown, a cutaway-D1300and a cutaway-E1302can illustrate cross-sections of said shell102.

Said shell102can comprise a central shell portion1304which can comprise a substantially hollow cylinder. Said central shell portion1304can comprise a top edge1306and a bottom edge1308.

FIGS.14A, and14Billustrate an elevated front view of said central shell portion1304of said shell102at said cutaway-D1300and said cutaway-E1302, respectively.

In one embodiment, said shell102can comprise a hand hole aperture1400in a sidewall1402. Said hand hole aperture1400can be surrounded by a hand hole ring1404.

FIGS.15A, and15Billustrate an elevated front view and top view of said hand hole ring1404.

FIGS.16A, and16Billustrate an elevated top view and front view of said cone assembly106.

In one embodiment, said cone assembly106can comprise a lower shell1600having a sidewall portion1602and a conical portion1604. Said lower shell1600can attach to said bottom edge1308of said central shell portion1304and said top portion124can attach to said top edge1306.

Each of said plurality of conical dispensers108can attach to said conical portion1604at a plurality of conical dispenser apertures1606.

Further, each among said plurality of conical dispensers108can comprise an upper cylindrical portion1608and a lower conical portion1610. Said upper cylindrical portion1608can comprise a first diameter1612. Likewise, where said upper cylindrical portion1608is attached to said lower conical portion1610, said lower conical portion1610can comprise said first diameter1612as well. Having a conical shape, said lower conical portion1610can comprise a second diameter1614at a lower end of said lower conical portion1610. Said second diameter1614can be smaller than said first diameter1612. Said cone flange120can attach to said lower conical portion1610at a lower end and can wrap around said second diameter1614.

In one embodiment, a inter-conical support1616can attach between said plurality of conical dispensers108.

As shown, a cutaway-F1618can illustrate cross-sections of said cone assembly106.

FIG.17illustrates an elevated front view of said cone assembly106at said cutaway-F1618.

Each among said plurality of conical dispensers108can comprise a spider guide1700within a conical cavity1702.

FIGS.18A,18B, and18Cillustrate an elevated top view of said conical portion1604with said spider guide1700, and an elevated front view at a cut-away Y1800and with wireframe, respectively.

Each of said spider guide1700can be centered along said drawtube axis130within said conical cavity1702, having a center drawtube aperture1802being configured to allow one among said plurality of drawtubes402to pass through. Said spider guide1700can be configured to ensure even movement of said slurry mixture504, as discussed in the parent application to this patent.

As shown, said cut-away Y1800can illustrate cross-sections of said conical portion1604and said spider guide1700.

FIGS.19A, and19Billustrate an elevated front view and side view of said spider guide1700.

Each among said spider guide1700can comprise a plurality of extensions1900(which can comprise a first extension1900a, a second extension1900b, and a third extension1900c), and a width1902. Each among said plurality of extensions1900can comprise an extension length1904. Said center drawtube aperture1802and said spider guide1700can be arranged radially about a center axis1906.

FIGS.20A, and20Billustrate an elevated top view and elevated side view of said cone flange120.

As shown, a cutaway-AA2000can illustrate cross-sections of said cone flange120.

In one embodiment, said cone flange120can comprise a center drawtube axis2002, a lower drawtube aperture2004, a plurality of fastener bases2006(which can comprise a first fastener base2006a, and a second fastener base2006b). said center drawtube axis2002can align with said drawtube axis130.

FIGS.21A, and21Billustrate an elevated front view at said cutaway-AA2000and side view of said cone flange120.

In one embodiment, said lower drawtube aperture2004can comprise a plurality of stepped apertures2100in said cone flange120, which can comprise an upper step2102, a middle step2104, and a lower step2106. Each among said plurality of fastener bases2006can comprise a threading2108.

FIG.22illustrates an elevated cross-section side view of said plurality of conical dispensers108with said plurality of drawtubes402receiving a portion of said slurry mixture504.

With reference to U.S. Pat. No. 9,849,560, a parent application to this filing, we now discuss the plumbing of said tank assembly100.

In one embodiment, said slurry mixture504can move into said plurality of drawtubes402with said tank assembly100in an open configuration2200; likewise, said compressed air308can pass through an inlet2202, through a coupling nipple2204and into said plurality of drawtubes402, thereby pulling a portion of said slurry mixture504at the same time.

With said plurality of drawtubes402in a closed configuration (not illustrated), said plurality of drawtubes402seals off said compressed air308and said plurality of drawtubes402from said slurry reservoir502. Alternatively said open configuration2200can comprise a portion of said plurality of drawtubes402exposed to both said compressed air308and said slurry mixture504in said slurry reservoir502.

FIG.23illustrates an elevated side view of a blast system in cross-section.

As illustrated inFIG.23, a tank assembly2308is shown in the parent application noted above (560, filed in 2013). For purposes of this disclosure, the labeled parts will be substantially identical between said tank assembly100and said tank assembly2308.

In one embodiment, a portion of said slurry mixture504can enter said plurality of drawtubes402, mix with a portion of said compressed air308, pass into an upper portion2300of said plurality of drawtubes402, a portion can exit through one or more internal hydraulic accumulators2302, and exiting said tank assembly100at a blast nozzle2304as a slurry blasting fluid2306. In one embodiment, said one or more internal hydraulic accumulators2302can equalize pressure between said plurality of drawtubes402and said slurry reservoir502.

The following portion of the specification is written based on the text from the original claims to ensure the specification and claims match one another.

Said tank assembly100. Said tank assembly100comprises said shell102, said plurality of conical dispensers108, said plurality of drawtubes402, said plurality of drawtube apertures110, said slurry reservoir502, said one or more spray equipment506and said slurry mixture504. Said slurry reservoir502comprises a fluid reservoir within said shell102of said tank assembly100. Said slurry reservoir502comprises said upper reservoir510and said conical dispensers reservoir512. Said conical dispensers reservoir512can comprise a fluid space within said plurality of conical dispensers108. each among said plurality of drawtubes402comprise said drawtube axis130. Said plurality of drawtubes402comprise at least said first drawtube404and said second drawtube500. each among said plurality of drawtubes402can be configured to enter said slurry reservoir502at said plurality of drawtube apertures110located in a top portion of said slurry reservoir502. each among said plurality of drawtubes402can be aligned with said plurality of conical dispensers108at a bottom portion of said slurry reservoir502. each among said drawtube axis130can be aligned between said plurality of drawtube apertures110and said cone flange120. each among said plurality of conical dispensers108comprise said first diameter1612and said second diameter1614. Said first diameter1612can be larger than said second diameter1614. Said second diameter1614can be at the lowest part of each among said plurality of conical dispensers108. Said cone flange120connects to said plurality of conical dispensers108said lowest part. Said shell102comprises said upper shell142between said head assembly104and said cone assembly106. Said plurality of drawtube apertures110comprise at least said first drawtube aperture604and said second drawtube aperture606. Said upper shell142comprises said upper shell circumference206. at least one among said drawtube axis130of said plurality of conical dispensers108falls within said upper shell circumference206. a lower end of said plurality of drawtubes402selectively mate with said cone flange120to control a flow of said slurry mixture504from said slurry reservoir502within said plurality of conical dispensers108. each among said plurality of conical dispensers108can be connected with said one or more spray equipment506by said one or more fluid lines508.

Each among said plurality of conical dispensers108comprises said vibrator bracket126configured to attach to said vibrator128. Said tank assembly100can be configured to activate said vibrator128while dispensing said slurry mixture504from said slurry reservoir502to ensure flow of said slurry mixture504into said plurality of conical dispensers108.

Said tank assembly100further comprises said fill funnel134attached to said fill aperture136. Said slurry reservoir502can be filled with a portion of said slurry mixture504through said fill aperture136.

Said shell102and said head assembly104comprises a substantially round cross-section shape as viewed from above, having said diameter202.

Said tank assembly100comprises said pop-up air supply300, said air inlet302, and said air supply306. Said pop-up air supply300comprises said air inlet302in said shell102and said second end304proximate to said fill aperture136. Said air supply306can be mounted on said air inlet bracket204and directed into said air inlet302of said pop-up air supply300. Said second end304can be configured to provide said compressed air308to said second end304of said pop-up air supply300.

Each among said plurality of drawtube apertures110can be in said top portion608of said head assembly104. Said plurality of drawtube apertures110can be at said equal spacing612from said center point610in said tank assembly100.

Each among said plurality of drawtube apertures110comprises said coupling700configured to selectively seal said slurry reservoir502with said plurality of drawtubes402at said plurality of drawtube apertures110.

Said head assembly104can be configured to further comprise said support assembly702arranged around said fill aperture136and inside of said slurry reservoir502. Said support assembly702comprises said three legs704in a tripod configuration supported by said coupling706and said reinforcement ring708. Said head assembly104comprises said height710, said width712, said center support axis714, said cylindrical section716and said domed section718.

Said three legs704of said support assembly702can be configured to extend down from an inside surface of said head assembly104to connect with one another at said center support axis714. each among said three legs704comprises said distal end1002, said proximate end1004, said width1006, said length1008, said first side1010, said second side1012, and said height1014. Said proximate end1004of each of said three legs704can be bound together with said coupling706.

Said upper shell142comprises said central shell portion1304which comprises a substantially hollow cylinder. Said upper shell142comprises said top edge1306and said bottom edge1308. Said cone assembly106can be configured to attach to said bottom edge1308of said upper shell142. Said head assembly104can be configured to attach to said top edge1306of said upper shell142.

Said cone assembly106comprises said lower shell1600having said sidewall portion1602and said conical portion1604.

Said conical portion1604comprises said lower shell1600. each of said plurality of conical dispensers108can be configured to attach to said conical portion1604at said plurality of conical dispenser apertures1606. each among said plurality of conical dispensers108comprises said upper cylindrical portion1608and said lower conical portion1610. Said upper cylindrical portion1608comprises said first diameter1612. where said upper cylindrical portion1608can be attached to said lower conical portion1610, said lower conical portion1610comprises said first diameter1612. Said lower conical portion1610comprises said second diameter1614at a lower end of said lower conical portion1610. Said second diameter1614can be smaller than said first diameter1612. Said cone flange120can be configured to attach to said lower conical portion1610at a lower end and can be configured to wrap around said second diameter1614.

Each among said plurality of conical dispensers108comprises said spider guide1700within said conical cavity1702. each of said spider guide1700can be centered along said drawtube axis130within said conical cavity1702, having said center drawtube aperture1802being configured to allow one among said plurality of drawtubes402to pass through. Said spider guide1700can be configured to ensure even movement of said slurry mixture504.