US3270918A
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Hot beverage dispenser
Assignee: Bastian Blessing Co
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Filing: 1963-12-26
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene E Goodrich
- 👤 Paul J Daniels
- 👤 Glen A Burch
- 👤 Michael R Wilkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/44; A47J31/46; A47J31/462; A47J31/467; A47J31/007; A47J31/54; A47J31/56; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN A FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE THE COMBINATION OF A FIRST CONTAINER FOR A RESERVE SUPPLY OF WATER, MEANS FOR HEATING THE WATER, A SECOND CONTAINER FOR A BEVERAGE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID FIRST CONTAINER IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WATER THEREIN, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER TO THE SECOND CONTAINER FROM THE FIRST CONTAINER INCLUDING A LIQUID PUMP AND VERTICALLY SPACED WATER LEVEL RESPONSIVE ELEMENTS IN THE FIRST CONTAINER, CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO THE UPPER ELEMENT CONTROLLING THE LEVEL OF SAID WATER IN THE FIRST CONTAINER AND THE LOWER ELEMENT STOPPING SAID PUMP, LIFT MEANS FOR DISPENSING HOT BEVERAGE FROM THE SECOND CONTAINER ABOVE THE LEVEL THEREOF INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE WALL TUBE INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROGRESSIVELY COLLAPSING THE TUBE SUCCESSIVELY ALONG A PORTION OF ITS LENGTH, AND A LIQUID FLOW RESTRICTING MEANS AT THE OUTLET OF SAID TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN A FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE THE COMBINATION OF A FIRST CONTAINER FOR A RESERVE SUPPLY OF WATER, MEANS FOR HEATING THE WATER, A SECOND CONTAINER FOR A BEVERAGE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID FIRST CONTAINER IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WATER THEREIN, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER TO THE SECOND CONTAINER FROM THE FIRST CONTAINER INCLUDING A LIQUID PUMP AND VERTICALLY SPACED WATER LEVEL RESPONSIVE ELEMENTS IN THE FIRST CONTAINER, CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO THE UPPER ELEMENT CONTROLLING THE LEVEL OF SAID WATER IN THE FIRST CONTAINER AND THE LOWER ELEMENT STOPPING SAID PUMP, LIFT MEANS FOR DISPENSING HOT BEVERAGE FROM THE SECOND CONTAINER ABOVE THE LEVEL THEREOF INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE WALL TUBE INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROGRESSIVELY COLLAPSING THE TUBE SUCCESSIVELY ALONG A PORTION OF ITS LENGTH, AND A LIQUID FLOW RESTRICTING MEANS AT THE OUTLET OF SAID TUBE.
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) | 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 |