US3270520A
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Water cooler for golf courses and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-12-03
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1985-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey N Geisler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:12
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A CONTINUOUS WORKING ABSORPTION TYPE REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING A RESERVOIR, HAVING A STEPPED BOTTOM WALL, ONE PORTION OF SAID BOTTOM WALL BEING ELEVATED WITH RELATION TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID BOTTOM WALL FORMING A LOWER AND AN UPPER BOTTOM WALL PORTION, A HEAT TRANSFER LIQUID SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID RESERVOIR, A COIL FOR DRINKING WATER IMMERSED IN SAID HEAT TRANSFER LIQUID IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SAID LOWER BOTTOM WALL PORTION AND A PLURALITY OF COOLING COILS IN SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT RELATION WITH SAID UPPER BOTTOM WALL PORTION WHEREBY ICE IS FORMED IN SAID RESERVOIR ABOVE SAID UPPER BOTTOM WALL PORTION AND CONVECTION CURRENTS ARE CREATED CAUSING SAID HEAT TRANSFER LIQUID TO FLOW ACROSS THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID RESERVOIR TO SAID ICE, THEN DOWNWARDLY ALONG THE ICE TO BECOME CHILLED TOWARD SAID LOWER BOTTOM WALL PORTION WHERE SAID WATER COILS ARE CHILLED AND THEN UPWARDLY IN THE RESERVOIR TO AGAIN FLOW IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID ICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A CONTINUOUS WORKING ABSORPTION TYPE REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING A RESERVOIR, HAVING A STEPPED BOTTOM WALL, ONE PORTION OF SAID BOTTOM WALL BEING ELEVATED WITH RELATION TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID BOTTOM WALL FORMING A LOWER AND AN UPPER BOTTOM WALL PORTION, A HEAT TRANSFER LIQUID SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID RESERVOIR, A COIL FOR DRINKING WATER IMMERSED IN SAID HEAT TRANSFER LIQUID IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SAID LOWER BOTTOM WALL PORTION AND A PLURALITY OF COOLING COILS IN SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT RELATION WITH SAID UPPER BOTTOM WALL PORTION WHEREBY ICE IS FORMED IN SAID RESERVOIR ABOVE SAID UPPER BOTTOM WALL PORTION AND CONVECTION CURRENTS ARE CREATED CAUSING SAID HEAT TRANSFER LIQUID TO FLOW ACROSS THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID RESERVOIR TO SAID ICE, THEN DOWNWARDLY ALONG THE ICE TO BECOME CHILLED TOWARD SAID LOWER BOTTOM WALL PORTION WHERE SAID WATER COILS ARE CHILLED AND THEN UPWARDLY IN THE RESERVOIR TO AGAIN FLOW IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID ICE.
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |