Programmable logic controller-based system and user interface for air sampling controlled environments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11971396
APP PUB NO 20210041407A1
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17070506

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A system and method for sampling air at multiple locations in a controlled environment. The system and method includes automatic adjustment of mass flow rates and duration of vacuum connections (either via time elapsed or indirectly by volume) based on rates set by an operator. Additionally, the system and method enables users to monitor and control aspects of the system via network-connected devices. Additionally, the system enable a vacuum pump to be disconnected from power in response to a physical emergency button, a software-based emergency stop button available on network connected devices, and an automatic power disconnection in response to an abnormal mass flow reading that could potentially impact the vacuum pump.

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VELTEK ASSOCIATES INC15 LEE BOULEVARD MALVERN PA 19355

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kocher, Nathan G West Chester, US 9 21

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