US3133675A
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Beverage dispensing machines
Assignee: Vendomatic Services Ltd
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Filing: 1960-11-28
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1980-11-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter W T Broadhurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/24; A47J31/32; A47J31/22; G; G07; G07F; G07F13/00; G07F13/06; G07F13/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL MIXING BOWL WITH A FLAT BOTTOM AND AN UPSTANDING PERIPHERAL WALL EXTENDING THEREAROUND, A SMALL ROTATABLE MIXING DISC CENTRALLY MOUNTED IN SAID BOWL AND CONTIGUOUS TO SAID FLAT BOTTOM, SAID DISC BEING SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN THE BOTTOM OF SAID BOWL SO A SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN THE BOTTOM OF SAID BOWL SO A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SAID BOTTOM SURROUNDING SAID DISC IS EXPOSED TO RECEIVE A DRY INGREDIENT THEREON, DRY INGREDIENT DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED VERTICALLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED PORTION, SAID DISPENSING MEANS BEING DISPOSED LATERALLY IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID DISC TO PREVENT IMPINGEMENT OF THE DRY INGREDIENT THEREON, LIQUID INGREDIENT DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED IN VERTICAL ALIGNMENT ABOVE SAID DISC FOR DISCHARGING LIQUID THEREON, AND DISCHARGE MEANS LOCATED IN THE LOWEST PORTION OF SAID BOWL FOR PASSING THE MIXED BEVERAGE THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL MIXING BOWL WITH A FLAT BOTTOM AND AN UPSTANDING PERIPHERAL WALL EXTENDING THEREAROUND, A SMALL ROTATABLE MIXING DISC CENTRALLY MOUNTED IN SAID BOWL AND CONTIGUOUS TO SAID FLAT BOTTOM, SAID DISC BEING SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN THE BOTTOM OF SAID BOWL SO A SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN THE BOTTOM OF SAID BOWL SO A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SAID BOTTOM SURROUNDING SAID DISC IS EXPOSED TO RECEIVE A DRY INGREDIENT THEREON, DRY INGREDIENT DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED VERTICALLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED PORTION, SAID DISPENSING MEANS BEING DISPOSED LATERALLY IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID DISC TO PREVENT IMPINGEMENT OF THE DRY INGREDIENT THEREON, LIQUID INGREDIENT DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED IN VERTICAL ALIGNMENT ABOVE SAID DISC FOR DISCHARGING LIQUID THEREON, AND DISCHARGE MEANS LOCATED IN THE LOWEST PORTION OF SAID BOWL FOR PASSING THE MIXED BEVERAGE THEREFROM.
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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |