Mixing and dispensing fluid components of a multicomponent composition

Overview

Information

Number
7641075
Application
12/194523
Filing date
08/19/2008
Issue date
01/05/2010
Inventor(s)
Samuel T. Crews
US Classification
222/1; 222/132; 222/145.5; 239/427.5; 239/428
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Citations

NA (7)
Baxter International (3)
Kimberly-Clark (1)
Mitsubishi Chemical (1)
Biovitrum (1)
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche spA (1)
IMMUNO FUR CHEMISCH-MEDIZINISCHE PRODUKTE (1)
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (1)
COURTAULDS COATINGS (1)
Steelcase (1)
Biomet Biologics (1)
VIVOLUTION A/S (1)
Tolmar Therapeutics (1)
Fluid Research (1)
Plasmaseal (1)
International Cellulose (1)
Immuno (1)
Illinois Tool works (1)
Weyerhaeuser (1)
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES (1)
Flow International (1)
Incept (1)

Abstract

A device for dispensing a multicomponent composition composed of a mixture of different fluid components includes a first and at least a second fluid component inlet. The device also includes a mixing area located downstream from the fluid component inlets and an outlet extending from the mixing area. Each of the fluid component inlets is adapted to communicate with a source of a different fluid component. The mixing area is adapted to receive a flow of a first and at least second fluid component. Within the mixing area, the flow of the first fluid component is disrupted to allow mixing with the flow of a second fluid component to form a flow of multicomponent composition. The mixing area is further adapted to disrupt the flow of the multicomponent composition before the flow of the multicomponent composition exits through the outlet.

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Tech Analysis

Class Subclass Type Reference Factor Citation Factor Strength Grant time Early grant (%)
222 1 Emerging Sustaining Average Medium Low Rapid 17.0
222 132 Stable Sustaining Average Medium Low Rapid 20.5
222 145.5 Stable Sustaining Average Medium Low Rapid 11.7
239 427.5 Declining Sustaining Not Seminal Medium Low Rapid 23.4
239 428 Stable Sustaining Average Medium Rapid 13.3