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US3258166A
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Dispenser for liquids
Assignee: Dagma Deutsche Automaten und Getraenkemaschinen GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1964-11-17
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1984-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kuckens Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:08
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/10; G01F11/12; G01F11/14; G01F11/18; B67D2210/00; B67D2210/00028; B67D2210/00128; B67D2210/00131; B67D2210/00141; B67D2210/00144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
IN A DISPENSER FOR LIQUIDS, A SINGLE LIQUID-CONTAINING TANK HAVING A LOWER END PORTION PROVIDED WITH A DETACHABLE OUTLET, SAID OUTLET HAVING A VALVE SEAT; AN ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING THE LIQUID FROM SAID TANK INCLUDING A NORMALLY DEENERGIZED COIL OUTWARDLY ADJACENT TO SAID OUTLET AND AN ARMATURE RECIPROCABLY RECEIVED IN AND DETACHABLE WITH SAID OUTLET AND NORMALLY ENGAGING SAID VALVE SEAT BY GRAVITY TO SEAL SAID OUTLET, SAID COIL BEING ENERGIZABLE TO LIFT THE ARMATURE ABOVE SAID VALVE SEAT SO THAT THE LIQUID MAY ESCAPE THROUGH SAID OUTLET; VENT MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID TANK AT A LEVEL LOCATED BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE LIQUID WHEN THE TANK IS AT LEAST PARTIALLY FILLED AND LOCATED ABOVE SAID OUTLET SO AS TO FORM A CONSTANT HEAD ABOVE SAID OUTLET THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK ABOVE THE LIQUID LEVEL BEING SEALED FROM THE ATMOSPHERE; COUPLING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY COUPLING SAID OUTLET TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID TANK; AND TIMER MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID COIL FOR PREDETERMINED INTERVALS OF TIME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
IN A DISPENSER FOR LIQUIDS, A SINGLE LIQUID-CONTAINING TANK HAVING A LOWER END PORTION PROVIDED WITH A DETACHABLE OUTLET, SAID OUTLET HAVING A VALVE SEAT; AN ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING THE LIQUID FROM SAID TANK INCLUDING A NORMALLY DEENERGIZED COIL OUTWARDLY ADJACENT TO SAID OUTLET AND AN ARMATURE RECIPROCABLY RECEIVED IN AND DETACHABLE WITH SAID OUTLET AND NORMALLY ENGAGING SAID VALVE SEAT BY GRAVITY TO SEAL SAID OUTLET, SAID COIL BEING ENERGIZABLE TO LIFT THE ARMATURE ABOVE SAID VALVE SEAT SO THAT THE LIQUID MAY ESCAPE THROUGH SAID OUTLET; VENT MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID TANK AT A LEVEL LOCATED BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE LIQUID WHEN THE TANK IS AT LEAST PARTIALLY FILLED AND LOCATED ABOVE SAID OUTLET SO AS TO FORM A CONSTANT HEAD ABOVE SAID OUTLET THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK ABOVE THE LIQUID LEVEL BEING SEALED FROM THE ATMOSPHERE; COUPLING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY COUPLING SAID OUTLET TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID TANK; AND TIMER MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID COIL FOR PREDETERMINED INTERVALS OF TIME.
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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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |