System for simultaneous distribution of fluid to multiple vessels and method of using the same

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PATENT NO 12252391
APP PUB NO 20230202827A1
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18107264

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A fluid distribution system includes an input tube, a plurality of vessels, and a distribution hub. The input tube is configured to extend from a supply vessel. Each vessel of the plurality of vessels includes an inflow conduit. The distribution hub includes a single inlet and a plurality of outlets. The single inlet is defined in a bottom of the distribution hub and is in fluid communication with the input tube such that the distribution hub is configured to receive fluid from the input tube through the single inlet. Each outlet of the plurality of outlets is in fluid communication with the single inlet and in fluid communication with a respective inflow conduit such that the distribution hub is configured to provide an equal portion of the fluid received through the single inlet to each of the inflow conduits.

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  • SARTORIUS STEDIM NORTH AMERICA INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kimmick, William Mechanicsburg, US 17 46
Neuhaus, Jan Dransfeld, DE 8 36
Perdue, Kevin M Havre de Grace, US 6 28
Zumbrum, Michael A New Oxford, US 39 486

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