US3094154A
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Beverage dispensers
Assignee: METERFLO DISPENSERS Inc
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Filing: 1960-09-16
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1980-09-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J Daniels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:02
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/06; B67D1/08; B67D1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER CABINET HAVING A REAR WALL, A TOP, AND A FRONT WALL WITH A DOOR THEREIN, AND HAVING A DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE DELIVERY TUBE WITH A DISPENSING END, A CUP STATION AND SPOUT UNIT COMPRISING: A HOUSING MOUNTED IN THE CABINET DOOR, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN FRONT COMMUNICATING WITH THE EXTERIOR AND HAVING A BACK WALL WITH AN OPENING THROUGH ITS UPPER PORTION COMMUNICATING WITH THE CABINET INTERIOR; CUP-SUPPORTING MEANS IN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING; A SPOUT COVER REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY THROUGH SAID HOUSING BACK WALL OPENING, SAID COVER HAVING A BOTTOM DISPENSING OPENING AND HAVING AN OPEN BACK; A TUBEHOLDING BRACKET REMOVABLY SUPPORTED BY AND DEPENDING FROM SAID CABINET TOP IN A POSITION TO PROJECT INTO SAID SPOUT COVER WHEN THE CABINET DOOR IS CLOSED; AND MEANS ON SAID BRACKET ADAPTED TO REMOVABLY SUPPORT THE DISPENSING END OF SAID DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE DELIVERY TUBE IN A POSITION ADJACENT SAID DISPENSING OPENING FOR DISCHARGE DIRECTLY THROUGH SAID DISPENSING OPENING OF THE SPOUT COVER WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER CABINET HAVING A REAR WALL, A TOP, AND A FRONT WALL WITH A DOOR THEREIN, AND HAVING A DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE DELIVERY TUBE WITH A DISPENSING END, A CUP STATION AND SPOUT UNIT COMPRISING: A HOUSING MOUNTED IN THE CABINET DOOR, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN FRONT COMMUNICATING WITH THE EXTERIOR AND HAVING A BACK WALL WITH AN OPENING THROUGH ITS UPPER PORTION COMMUNICATING WITH THE CABINET INTERIOR; CUP-SUPPORTING MEANS IN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING; A SPOUT COVER REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY THROUGH SAID HOUSING BACK WALL OPENING, SAID COVER HAVING A BOTTOM DISPENSING OPENING AND HAVING AN OPEN BACK; A TUBEHOLDING BRACKET REMOVABLY SUPPORTED BY AND DEPENDING FROM SAID CABINET TOP IN A POSITION TO PROJECT INTO SAID SPOUT COVER WHEN THE CABINET DOOR IS CLOSED; AND MEANS ON SAID BRACKET ADAPTED TO REMOVABLY SUPPORT THE DISPENSING END OF SAID DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE DELIVERY TUBE IN A POSITION ADJACENT SAID DISPENSING OPENING FOR DISCHARGE DIRECTLY THROUGH SAID DISPENSING OPENING OF THE SPOUT COVER WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |