US3233779A
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Method and apparatus for dispensing carbonated beverages
Assignee: Cornelius Co
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Filing: 1962-03-08
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1982-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T Cornelius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:31
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/04; B67D1/045; B67D1/0462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD FOR MAINTAINING THE CARBONATION OF A STORED CARBONATED BEVERAGE COMPRISING: (A) DISPOSING THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE IN A CHAMBER OF VARIABLE SIZE; AND (B) CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING A FORCE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CHAMBER AND HENCE A CONTINUOUS PRESSURE ON THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE, WHICH PRESSURE IS DERIVED FROM A QUANTITY OF PARTIALLY CONDENSED CONDENSIBLE GAS HAVING A CONDENSATION PRESSURE AT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE WHICH ALWAYS IS IN EXCESS OF THE THEN-EXISTING PARTIAL PRESSURE OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE GAS IN SOLUTION IN THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE REMAINING IN THE CHAMBER, SUCH REMAINING CARBONATED BEVERAGE COMPRISING AT ALL TIMES AN UNSATURATED CARBONIC ACID.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD FOR MAINTAINING THE CARBONATION OF A STORED CARBONATED BEVERAGE COMPRISING: (A) DISPOSING THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE IN A CHAMBER OF VARIABLE SIZE; AND (B) CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING A FORCE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CHAMBER AND HENCE A CONTINUOUS PRESSURE ON THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE, WHICH PRESSURE IS DERIVED FROM A QUANTITY OF PARTIALLY CONDENSED CONDENSIBLE GAS HAVING A CONDENSATION PRESSURE AT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE WHICH ALWAYS IS IN EXCESS OF THE THEN-EXISTING PARTIAL PRESSURE OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE GAS IN SOLUTION IN THE CARBONATED BEVERAGE REMAINING IN THE CHAMBER, SUCH REMAINING CARBONATED BEVERAGE COMPRISING AT ALL TIMES AN UNSATURATED CARBONIC ACID.
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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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |