US3221859A
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Apparatus for dispensing deionized water
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-20
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E Mcabee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F13/00; B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/0003; B67D1/0014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
IN A COMBINATION WITH A SOURCE OF TAP WATER AND A MIXED BED ION EXCHANGER FOR DEIONIZING SUCH TAP WATER AND FOR DISPENSING THE DEIONIZED WATER IA A FLOW LINE; A COIN CONTROLLED FLOW NETER IN SAID FLOW LINE FOR DISPENSING A METERED VOLUME OF DIONIZED WATER THEREFROM , AND MEANS IN SAID FLOW LINE BETWEEN SAID MIXED BED ION EXCHANGER AND SAID COIN CONTROLLED FLOW METER FOR RENDERING THE LATTER INOPERATIVE WHEN THE MINERAL CONTENT OF THE WATER IN THE FLOW LINE RISES ABOVE A PREDETERMINED ALLOWABLE LIMIT COMPRISING A SOLENOID HAVING A NORMALLY RETRACTED PLUNGER ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO THE COIN SLOT OF THE COIN CONTROL OF SAID FLOW METER, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR SUPPLYING CURRENT TO SAID SOLENOID, AND A DIP CELL HAVING CONTACT POINTS EXTENDING INTO SAID FLOW LINE FOR COMPLETING SAID ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WHEN THE MINERAL CONTENT OF THE WATER IN SAID FLOW LINE REACHES A DENSITY GREATER THEN SAID PREDETERMINED ALLOWABLE LIMIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
IN A COMBINATION WITH A SOURCE OF TAP WATER AND A MIXED BED ION EXCHANGER FOR DEIONIZING SUCH TAP WATER AND FOR DISPENSING THE DEIONIZED WATER IA A FLOW LINE; A COIN CONTROLLED FLOW NETER IN SAID FLOW LINE FOR DISPENSING A METERED VOLUME OF DIONIZED WATER THEREFROM , AND MEANS IN SAID FLOW LINE BETWEEN SAID MIXED BED ION EXCHANGER AND SAID COIN CONTROLLED FLOW METER FOR RENDERING THE LATTER INOPERATIVE WHEN THE MINERAL CONTENT OF THE WATER IN THE FLOW LINE RISES ABOVE A PREDETERMINED ALLOWABLE LIMIT COMPRISING A SOLENOID HAVING A NORMALLY RETRACTED PLUNGER ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO THE COIN SLOT OF THE COIN CONTROL OF SAID FLOW METER, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR SUPPLYING CURRENT TO SAID SOLENOID, AND A DIP CELL HAVING CONTACT POINTS EXTENDING INTO SAID FLOW LINE FOR COMPLETING SAID ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WHEN THE MINERAL CONTENT OF THE WATER IN SAID FLOW LINE REACHES A DENSITY GREATER THEN SAID PREDETERMINED ALLOWABLE LIMIT.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |