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US3285474A
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Positioner for refrigerated liquid dispenser container
Assignee: Magi Pak Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-29
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl A Gran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:55
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/0009; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6991; Y10T137/6995; Y10T137/6999
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A DISPENSER FOR COOLED LIQUID COMESTIBLES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: CABINET MEANS DEFINING AN OPENSIDED COOLING CHAMBER AND A SELECTIVELY OPENABLE ACCESS DOOR CLOSING OFF SAID CHAMBER, SAID CABINET MEANS HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING THERETHROUGH; A LIQUID CONTAINER REMOVABLY POSITIONED IN SAID COOLING CHAMBER AT AN ATTITUDE ADAPTED TO HAVE LIQUID SELECTIVELY DRAINED THEREFROM AND THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING IN THE CABINET MEANS, SAID LIQUID CONTAINER PROVIDING A RECESSED WALL ADJACENT THE SIDE OF THE CABINET MEANS CLOSED BY SAID ACCESS DOOR; DISCHARGE VALVE MEANS FOR THE CONTAINER INCLUDING A HOUSING AFFIXED TO SAID RECESSED WALL OF THE CONTAINER AND HAVING A DISCHARGE SPOUT DEFINED THEREIN, AND A VALVE ELEMENT CARRIED IN SAID HOUSING; ACTUATOR MEANS MOVABLY CARRIED IN SAID ACCESS DOOR AND ADAPTED FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING SAID VALVE ELEMENT FROM EXTERIORLY OF THE DISPENSER WHEN THE ACCESS DOOR IS CLOSED AND THE ACTUATOR MEANS ARE ALIGNED WITH SAID VALVE ELEMENT; AND POSITIONING MEANS ON SAID DOOR ARRANGED TO COOPERATE WITH THE RECESSED WALL OF THE CONTAINER AS THE ACCESS DOOR IS CLOSED TO CAUSE SAID CONTAINER TO BE ALIGNED RELATIVE TO SAID ACTUATOR MEANS SO THAT WHEN SAID DOOR IS CLOSED, SAID ACTUATOR MEANS ARE ACCURATELY ALIGNED WITH SAID VALVE ELEMENT AND THE DISCHARGE SPOUT IS ACCURATELY ALIGNED WITH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |