US3149751A
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Beverage dispensing machines
Assignee: Gloster Aircraft Co Ltd
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Filing: 1960-11-25
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1980-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Green Peter Dyke
- 👤 Bush-Nelson Ronald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:28
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/0003; B67D3/0012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A BEVERAGE-DISPENSING MACHINE FOR DISPENSING A BEVERAGE MADE FROM A BASE MEDIUM AND AT LEAST ONE ADDED INGREDIENT, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A CONTAINER FOR THE BASE MEDIUM, AN INLET DUCT CONNECTED TO THE CONTAINER FOR CONVEYING BASE MEDIUM FROM A SUPPLY TO THE CONTAINER, A SWITCH-OPERATED INLET CONTROL VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MEDIUM THROUGH SAID DUCT, AN OUTLET DUCT CONNECTED TO THE CONTAINER FOR CONVEYING BASE MEDIUM FROM THE CONTAINER TO A DRINKING VESSEL, A SWITCH-OPERATED OUTLET CONTROL VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MEDIUM THROUGH SAID OUTLET DUCT, AT LEAST ONE SWITCH-OPERATED INGREDIENT-DISPENSING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AN INGREDIENT TO THE DRINKING VESSEL, SWITCH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID DISPENSING DEVICE, CONSUMER-OPERABLE MEANS FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE MACHINE BY OPENING SAID CONTAINER OUTLET CONTROL VALVE, A FLOAT FLOATING ON BASE MEDIUM IN THE CONTAINER FOR POSITIONING SAID FLOAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEVEL OF BASE MEDIUM IN THE CONTAINER, SAID FLOAT INCLUDING SWITCH CONTROL MEANS, AND CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING SEVERAL SWITCHING MEANS SEQUENTIALLY OPERABLE BY SAID SWITCH CONTROL MEANS DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE POSITION OF THE FLOAT AS CAUSED BY A FALL OF THE LEVEL OF THE BASE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A BEVERAGE-DISPENSING MACHINE FOR DISPENSING A BEVERAGE MADE FROM A BASE MEDIUM AND AT LEAST ONE ADDED INGREDIENT, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A CONTAINER FOR THE BASE MEDIUM, AN INLET DUCT CONNECTED TO THE CONTAINER FOR CONVEYING BASE MEDIUM FROM A SUPPLY TO THE CONTAINER, A SWITCH-OPERATED INLET CONTROL VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MEDIUM THROUGH SAID DUCT, AN OUTLET DUCT CONNECTED TO THE CONTAINER FOR CONVEYING BASE MEDIUM FROM THE CONTAINER TO A DRINKING VESSEL, A SWITCH-OPERATED OUTLET CONTROL VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MEDIUM THROUGH SAID OUTLET DUCT, AT LEAST ONE SWITCH-OPERATED INGREDIENT-DISPENSING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AN INGREDIENT TO THE DRINKING VESSEL, SWITCH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID DISPENSING DEVICE, CONSUMER-OPERABLE MEANS FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE MACHINE BY OPENING SAID CONTAINER OUTLET CONTROL VALVE, A FLOAT FLOATING ON BASE MEDIUM IN THE CONTAINER FOR POSITIONING SAID FLOAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEVEL OF BASE MEDIUM IN THE CONTAINER, SAID FLOAT INCLUDING SWITCH CONTROL MEANS, AND CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING SEVERAL SWITCHING MEANS SEQUENTIALLY OPERABLE BY SAID SWITCH CONTROL MEANS DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE POSITION OF THE FLOAT AS CAUSED BY A FALL OF THE LEVEL OF THE BASE
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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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |