# US 2014/0153355 A1 · Method and system for diluting multiple chemical concentrates and dispersing resultant solutions utilizing a single portable source > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0153355 A1 - Document ID: US20140153355A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/796,046 - Filed: 2013-03-12 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-12-05 - Assignees: ICL Performance Products LP - Applicants: Icl Performance Products LP - Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell; Steven P. Barton - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140153355A1 ## CPC - A62C 5/002: {Apparatus for mixing extinguishants with water} - A62C 5/02: of foam - A62C 5/033: of gel - B01F 35/7176: {using pumps} - B05B 7/26: Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device {(B05B7/2402 takes precedence)} - G05D 11/133: {with discontinuous action} - A62C: FIRE-FIGHTING (fire-extinguishing compositions, use of chemical substances in extinguishing fires A62D1/00; spraying, applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; alarm arrangements G08B, e.g. fire alarms actuated by smoke or gases G08B17/10) - B01F: MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING (mixing paints B44D3/06) - B05B: SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES (spray-mixers with nozzles B01F25/72; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces by spraying B05D) - G05D: SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES ## Abstract A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves, a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of a solvent or diluent and at least one concentrated chemical. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising: a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers; a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers; a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves; a liquid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of diluent or solvent; a hose connected in fluid relationship to the liquid pressure adjustment valve; and an applicator connected in fluid relationship to the hose for dispersing a diluted solution. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising utilizing the system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions in the field of at least one of firefighting, agriculture, horticultural and decontamination or neutralization of chemicals, biological agents and nuclear material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves and the high pressure pump. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container and a positive displacement pump with a control valve located in fluid relationship between the additional concentrated liquid chemical container and the positive displacement pump. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4, further comprising a motor operatively connected to the positive displacement pump. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4, further comprising at least one check valve located in fluid relationship between the positive displacement pump and the fluid pressure adjustment valve. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4, further comprising a first check valve located in fluid relationship with the positive displacement pump, a fluid pressure gauge connected in fluid relationship to the first check valve and a second check valve connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure gauge and the fluid pressure adjustment valve. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a motor operatively connected to the high pressure pump. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 8, further comprising a battery electrically connected to the motor. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 8, further comprising a generator electrically connected to the electric motor. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 8, further comprising a battery and a generator electrically connected to the electric motor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a maximum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, a minimum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship between the maximum fluid pressure sensor and the nozzle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 12, further comprising a system fluid pressure gauge in fluid relationship and located between the maximum fluid pressure sensor and the minimum fluid pressure sensor. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 12, further comprising an adjustable speed controller electrically connected to the maximum fluid pressure sensor and the minimum fluid pressure sensor. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a reel for use and storage of the hose. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, wherein the applicator provides a variable flow pattern. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 16, wherein the variable flow pattern can be provided by operator adjustment. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, wherein the nozzle includes a spray wand gun. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising at least one toggle switch electrically connected to at least one control valve one of the plurality of control valves. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a wireless controller to initiate operation of the electric motor. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a storage container to provide the diluent or solvent. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a check valve in fluid relationship to the storage container. ### Claim 23 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, wherein the diluent or solvent includes water. ### Claim 24 (depends on 1) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 1, wherein the diluent or solvent includes liquids with suspended solids. ### Claim 25 A system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising: a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers; a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers; at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container; a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container; a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves; at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves; a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of diluent or solvent; a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve; and an applicator connected in fluid relationship to the hose for dispersing a diluted solution. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 25, further comprising utilizing the system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions utilized in the field of at least one of firefighting, agriculture, horticultural and decontamination or neutralization of chemicals, biological agents and nuclear material. ### Claim 27 (depends on 25) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 25, further comprising a control valve in fluid relationship to the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, a metering device in fluid communication with the control valve and the positive displacement pump. ### Claim 28 (depends on 25) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 25, further comprising a first check valve located in fluid relationship with the positive displacement pump, a fluid pressure gauge connected in fluid relationship to the first check valve and a second check valve connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure gauge and the fluid pressure adjustment valve. ### Claim 29 (depends on 25) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 25, further comprising a maximum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, a minimum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship to the nozzle, a system fluid pressure gauge in fluid relationship and located between the maximum fluid pressure sensor and the minimum fluid pressure sensor and an adjustable speed controller electrically connected to the maximum fluid pressure sensor and the minimum fluid pressure sensor. ### Claim 30 (depends on 25) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 25, further comprising an electric motor operatively connected to the high pressure pump. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 30, wherein the electric motor is electrically connected to at least one of a battery, a generator, and a wireless controller. ### Claim 32 (depends on 25) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 25, wherein the diluent or solvent includes water. ### Claim 33 (depends on 25) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 25, wherein the diluent or solvent includes liquids with suspended solids. ### Claim 34 A system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising: a first concentrated liquid chemical container; a first control valve connected in fluid relationship to the first concentrated liquid chemical container; a second concentrated liquid chemical container; a second control valve connected in fluid relationship to the second concentrated liquid chemical container; a first metering device connected in fluid relationship to the second control valve; a third concentrated liquid chemical container; a third control valve connected in fluid relationship to the third concentrated liquid chemical container; a second metering device connected in fluid relationship to the third control valve; a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship to a second metering device; a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to the first control valve and the first metering device; a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump, the positive displacement pump, and a source of diluent or solvent; a maximum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve; a system fluid pressure gauge connected in fluid relationship to the maximum fluid pressure sensor; a minimum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship to the system fluid pressure gauge; a hose connected in fluid relationship to the minimum fluid pressure sensor; and an applicator connected in fluid relationship to the hose for dispersing a diluted solution. ### Claim 35 (depends on 34) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 34, further comprising utilizing the system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions in the field of at least one of firefighting, agriculture, horticultural and decontamination or neutralization of chemicals, biological agents and nuclear material. ### Claim 36 (depends on 34) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 34, further comprising a motor operatively connected to the high pressure pump. ### Claim 37 (depends on 34) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 34, wherein the motor is electrically connected to at least one of a battery, a generator, and a wireless controller. ### Claim 38 (depends on 34) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 34, further comprising a first electric toggle switch electrically connected to the first control valve, a second electric toggle switch electrically connected to the second control valve and a third electric toggle switch electrically connected to the third control valve. ### Claim 39 (depends on 34) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 34, wherein the diluent or solvent includes water. ### Claim 40 (depends on 34) The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 34, wherein the diluent or solvent includes liquids with suspended solids. ### Claim 41 A method for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising: utilizing a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers connected to a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship; utilizing at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container that is connected in fluid relationship to a positive displacement pump; utilizing a high pressure pump that is connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves; utilizing at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves and the high pressure pump; utilizing a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of diluent or solvent; and utilizing a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve and having a nozzle connected in fluid relationship to the hose for dispersing a diluted solution. ### Claim 42 (depends on 34) The method for diluting and dispersing chemicals as set forth in claim 34, further comprising utilizing the system for diluting and dispersing chemicals utilized in the field of at least one of firefighting, agriculture, horticultural and decontamination or neutralization of chemicals, biological agents and nuclear material. ### Claim 43 (depends on 42) The method for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 42, further comprising utilizing a first check valve located in fluid relationship with the positive displacement pump, a fluid pressure gauge connected in fluid relationship to the first check valve and a second check valve connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure gauge and the fluid pressure adjustment valve. ### Claim 44 (depends on 42) The method for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 42, further comprising utilizing a maximum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, a minimum fluid pressure sensor connected in fluid relationship to the nozzle, a system fluid pressure gauge in fluid relationship and located between the maximum fluid pressure sensor and the minimum fluid pressure sensor with an adjustable speed controller electrically connected to the maximum fluid pressure sensor and the minimum fluid pressure sensor. ### Claim 45 (depends on 42) The method for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 42, further comprising utilizing an electric motor operatively connected to the high pressure pump. ### Claim 46 (depends on 45) The method for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 45, wherein the electric motor is electrically connected to at least one of a battery, a generator and a wireless controller and the positive displacement pump is attached to a motor.