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US3094245A
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Liquid dispenser
Assignee: Ecolab Inc
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Filing: 1960-05-02
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1980-05-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mizuno Keichi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A VOLUME OF LIQUID IN RESPONSE TO A RISE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, COMPRISING A SUPPLY CONTAINER ADAPTED TO PARTIALLY FILLED WITH A LIQUID TO BE DISPENSED AND THE SPACE ABOVE SAID LIQUID FILLED WITH AIR, SAID CONTAINER HAVING AN OPEN RESERVOIR AT THE TOP, A TUBULAR DISPENSING ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID RESERVOIR DOWNWARDLY IN SEALED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONTAINER AND TERMINATIANG WITHIN SAID CONTAINER BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE LIQUID, A VOLUME-FLOW ADJUSTMENT ROD MOUNTED WITHIN AND SPACED FROM SAID TUBUALR ELEMENT TO DEFINE THEREWITH A CONSTRICTED PASSAGE THEREBETWEEN FOR DISPENSING SAID LIQUID, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID ROD AT DIFFERENT LONGITUDINAL POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID TUBULAR ELEMENT TO VARY THE LENGTH OF SAID PASSAGE WITHIN SAID TUBUALR DISPENSING ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A VOLUME OF LIQUID IN RESPONSE TO A RISE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, COMPRISING A SUPPLY CONTAINER ADAPTED TO PARTIALLY FILLED WITH A LIQUID TO BE DISPENSED AND THE SPACE ABOVE SAID LIQUID FILLED WITH AIR, SAID CONTAINER HAVING AN OPEN RESERVOIR AT THE TOP, A TUBULAR DISPENSING ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID RESERVOIR DOWNWARDLY IN SEALED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONTAINER AND TERMINATIANG WITHIN SAID CONTAINER BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE LIQUID, A VOLUME-FLOW ADJUSTMENT ROD MOUNTED WITHIN AND SPACED FROM SAID TUBUALR ELEMENT TO DEFINE THEREWITH A CONSTRICTED PASSAGE THEREBETWEEN FOR DISPENSING SAID LIQUID, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID ROD AT DIFFERENT LONGITUDINAL POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID TUBULAR ELEMENT TO VARY THE LENGTH OF SAID PASSAGE WITHIN SAID TUBUALR DISPENSING ELEMENT.
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 |