Method and adapter for conveying plural liquid streams

US11813581B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-11813581-B2
Application numberUS-201816629744-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 6, 2018
Priority dateJul 14, 2017
Publication dateNov 14, 2023
Grant dateNov 14, 2023

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Abstract

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A method and an adapter for improving the efficiency of a static mixer being used to mix reactive fluids such as epoxy adhesives. This allows either a small static mixer to be employed, or a smaller purge flow during dispensing operations.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A system for mixing and delivery of a reactive composition formed from at least a first composition and a second composition, comprising: a first supply and a second supply for the first composition and the second composition, the first supply and the second supply having a first dispensing port and a second dispensing port respectively; a flow splitting adapter comprising: a body having at least a first inlet port and a second inlet port, each inlet port corresponding with and in fluid communication with at least two outlet ports, wherein the first inlet port and the second inlet port are adapted to mate with the first dispensing port and the second dispensing port respectively; and a static mixer adapted to separably mate with the first dispensing port and the second dispensing port. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reactive composition comprises an epoxy.

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  • of the syringe or cartridge type · CPC title

  • in which the mixing is affected by moving the components jointly in changing directions, e.g. in tubes provided with baffles or obstructions · CPC title

  • using pistons, plungers or syringes · CPC title

  • with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components · CPC title

  • Processes of additive manufacturing · CPC title

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What does patent US11813581B2 cover?
A method and an adapter for improving the efficiency of a static mixer being used to mix reactive fluids such as epoxy adhesives. This allows either a small static mixer to be employed, or a smaller purge flow during dispensing operations.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
3M Innovative Properties Company
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B01F33/50112. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Nov 14 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 12 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).