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US 11,534,788 B2Granted
Methods and systems for atomized compositions propelled by gas
OwnerJeremy A. Luthinventor
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Abstract
This disclosure provides methods and systems that comprise a misting unit for atomizing a water-based or solvent-based composition, such as a liquid composition thereof to create a mist. Further, the disclosed methods and systems may include introducing, through an airtight aperture in a pipe or substrate, the mist into the pipe or the substrate. Further still, the disclosed methods and systems may include propelling, by an inert or non-inert gas, the mist onto at least a portion of the interior surface of a substrate connected to or integrated with the pipe within a closed system. The misting unit may be removably or irremovably connected to the pipe for optionally removably connecting to the substrate.
Claims20
A method comprising:
- pumping through at least one pump in communication with a hose(s) for carrying a liquid composition and for carrying and/or combining with one or more additional liquid compositions;
- atomizing the liquid composition comprising an inhibitor, biocide, coating, dispersant, fire retardant, oxygen scavenger, fragrance, cleaner, disinfectant, detergent, oil, aromatherapeutic, therapeutic, pharmaceutical, hospital-grade chemical, industry-grade chemical, bleach or combinations thereof to create a mist;
- introducing, through an airtight aperture in a pipe or a substrate, the mist into the pipe or the substrate;
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- propelling, by a gas, the mist onto at least a portion of an interior surface of a substrate connected to the pipe or integrated with the substate, wherein the gas is from a gas supply located upstream from an atomizer for propelling the mist onto at least a portion of an interior surface of the substrate, which is integrated with a system having or connected to the pipe.
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A system comprising:
- an atomizer for atomizing a liquid composition comprising an inhibitor, biocide, coating, dispersant, fire retardant, oxygen scavenger, fragrance, cleaner, disinfectant, detergent, oil, aromatherapeutic, therapeutic, pharmaceutical, hospital-grade chemical, industry-grade chemical, bleach or combinations thereof to create a mist;
- a pipe or a substrate having an airtight aperture for communication with the atomizer, wherein the aperture is at a location for introducing the mist into the pipe or the substrate;
- at least one pump in communication with a hose(s) for carrying the liquid composition, and for carrying and/or combining with one or more additional liquid compositions;
- and
- a gas supply located upstream from the atomizer for propelling the mist onto at least a portion of an interior surface of the substrate, which is integrated with the system or connected to the pipe.
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A system comprising:
- an atomizer for atomizing a liquid composition comprising an inhibitor, biocide, coating, dispersant, fire retardant, oxygen scavenger, fragrance, cleaner, disinfectant, detergent, oil, aromatherapeutic, therapeutic, pharmaceutical, hospital-grade chemical, industry-grade chemical, bleach or combinations thereof to create a mist;
- a pipe or a substrate having an airtight aperture for communication with the atomizer, wherein the aperture is at a location for introducing the mist into the pipe or the substrate, wherein the liquid composition is located between the gas supply and a valve assembly, and wherein the valve assembly is located upstream from and is in communication with the atomizer;
- and
- a gas supply located upstream from the atomizer for propelling the mist onto at least a portion of an interior surface of the substrate, which is integrated with the system or connected to the pipe;
- and
- a second valve assembly, compressed air source, gas purifier/dehydrator, and regulator located upstream from the liquid composition.
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A method comprising:
- atomizing a liquid composition comprising an inhibitor, biocide, coating, dispersant, fire retardant, oxygen scavenger, fragrance, cleaner, disinfectant, detergent, oil, aromatherapeutic, therapeutic, pharmaceutical, hospital-grade chemical, industry-grade chemical, bleach or combinations thereof to create a mist;
- introducing, through an airtight aperture in a pipe or a substrate, the mist into the pipe or the substrate, wherein:
- (i) the aperture is at a location for introducing the mist into the pipe or the substrate,
- (ii) the liquid composition is located between the gas supply and a valve assembly,
- (iii) the valve assembly is located upstream from and is in communication with an atomizer,
- (iv) a second valve assembly, compressed air source, gas purifier/dehydrator, and regulator located upstream from the liquid composition, and
- propelling, by a gas, the mist onto at least a portion of an interior surface of a substrate connected to the pipe or integrated with the substate.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.