US3086682A
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Hot liquid dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-03
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1980-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest N Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:19
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24H; F24H1/00; F24H1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A HOT LIQUID DISPENSER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A MAIN TANK; A HEATER FOR THE TANK; MEANS FOR CONDUCTING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID TANK; A VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID MEANS; MEANS FORMING A CONDUIT HAVING AN INLET, SAID INLET FORMING THE OUTLET OF THE TANK, SAID MEANS TERMINATING IN A NOZZLE; MEANS FORMING AN OUTLET CONDUIT FOR THE LIQUID TO BE DISPENSED; AN AUXILIARY TANK, SAID OUTLET CONDUIT HAVING AN INLET IN OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE AUXILIARY TANK AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY TO DEFINE THE HIGH LIQUID LEVEL IN SAID AUXILIARY TANK, SAID AUXILIARY TANK BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE LIQUID FROM THE MAIN TANK THROUGH SAID NOZZLE WHEN THE LIQUID EXPANDS IN THE MAIN TANK, DUE TO HEATING THEREOF, WHEN THE VALVE IS CLOSED, THE CAPACITY OF SAID AUXILIARY TANK, AS ESTABLISHED BY SAID OUTLET CONDUIT, RELATIVE TO THE MAIN TANK, BEING SUFFICIENT TO CONTAIN ALL LIQUID ENTERING THE SAME, DUE TO SAID EXPANSION, WHEN THE VALVE IS CLOSED, THE NOZZLE BEING IN ASPIRATORY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INLET TO SAID OUTLET CONDUIT FOR WITHDRAWING LIQUID FROM THE AUXILIARY TANK WHEN THE VALVE IS OPEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A HOT LIQUID DISPENSER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A MAIN TANK; A HEATER FOR THE TANK; MEANS FOR CONDUCTING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID TANK; A VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID MEANS; MEANS FORMING A CONDUIT HAVING AN INLET, SAID INLET FORMING THE OUTLET OF THE TANK, SAID MEANS TERMINATING IN A NOZZLE; MEANS FORMING AN OUTLET CONDUIT FOR THE LIQUID TO BE DISPENSED; AN AUXILIARY TANK, SAID OUTLET CONDUIT HAVING AN INLET IN OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE AUXILIARY TANK AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY TO DEFINE THE HIGH LIQUID LEVEL IN SAID AUXILIARY TANK, SAID AUXILIARY TANK BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE LIQUID FROM THE MAIN TANK THROUGH SAID NOZZLE WHEN THE LIQUID EXPANDS IN THE MAIN TANK, DUE TO HEATING THEREOF, WHEN THE VALVE IS CLOSED, THE CAPACITY OF SAID AUXILIARY TANK, AS ESTABLISHED BY SAID OUTLET CONDUIT, RELATIVE TO THE MAIN TANK, BEING SUFFICIENT TO CONTAIN ALL LIQUID ENTERING THE SAME, DUE TO SAID EXPANSION, WHEN THE VALVE IS CLOSED, THE NOZZLE BEING IN ASPIRATORY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INLET TO SAID OUTLET CONDUIT FOR WITHDRAWING LIQUID FROM THE AUXILIARY TANK WHEN THE VALVE IS OPEN.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |