Blending station apparatus and method for using the same

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PATENT NO 11235298
APP PUB NO 20190351381A1
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16529604

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A blending system and method are described for preparing a blended mixture. The blending system includes a control system having at least a processor, and a computer-readable memory, wherein the memory contains software configured to receive a formula defining instructions for preparing a blended mixture. The blending system further includes: a plurality of receptacles to organize and store blending dye containers, the blending dye containers containing blending materials; a pumping system that pumps blending materials into a mixing bowl, wherein the pumping system is controlled by the control system; and a user input device that receives input regarding the preparation of the blended mixture. The control system monitors a weight on the scale as blending materials are added to a mixing bowl on the scale, wherein a desired batch size of the blended mixture is prepared and added to the mixing bowl on the scale.

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B&R HOLDINGS LLC2019 NORTH KENMORE CHICAGO IL 60614

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mayberry, Charles C Harvard, US 18 327
Saranow, Mitchell H Winnetka, US 29 538

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