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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2003
Bryan J. O'toole, Twinsburg, OH (US);
Jim Wollbrinck, Lakewood, OH (US);
Jeff Conrad, Valley City, OH (US);
Raymond J. Niemczura, Sr., Mentor, OH (US);
Ryan Helman, Parma, OH (US);
Ron Sears, Worthington, OH (US);
Tom Deblasis, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Eric Colburn, Wexford, PA (US);
Bryan J. O'Toole, Twinsburg, OH (US);
Jim Wollbrinck, Lakewood, OH (US);
Jeff Conrad, Valley City, OH (US);
Raymond J. Niemczura, Sr., Mentor, OH (US);
Ryan Helman, Parma, OH (US);
Ron Sears, Worthington, OH (US);
Tom Deblasis, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Eric Colburn, Wexford, PA (US);
Lubriquip, Inc., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
An automatic lubrication system for a vehicle, comprising a pump assembly having a plurality of outlet ports, a motor operable to drive the pump assembly, and a cartridge that is attachable to the pump assembly to provide a source of lubricant to the pump. The cartridge is removable from the pump assembly and has an interior space that is collapsible as lubricant is dispensed therefrom. A controller is provided to periodically initiate the motor to cause the pump to dispense lubricant to the outlet ports.