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US3291034A
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Beverage dispenser
Assignee: Meritor Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-12
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1983-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Sohn
- 👤 Robert E Little
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/10; A47J31/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A BEVERAGE DISPENSER, COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING FORMED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF ONE OF ITS SIDE WALLS, A PAIR OF LATERALLY SPACED RIBS EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM SAID OPENING, A TRAY INSERTABLE INTO SAID OPENING ON SAID RIBS AND HAVING FRONT AND REAR WALLS INTERCONNECTED BY A PAIR OF END WALLS AND A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED INTERMEDIATE WALLS PARALLEL TO SAID END WALLS WHEREBY SAID INTERMEDIATE WALLS DEFINE A PLURALITY OF FILTER COMPARTMENTS, A MESHED LOWER WALL EXTENDING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF SAID TRAY AND CLOSING THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A WATER TANK MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING ABOVE SAID TRAY, AND A VALVED DELIVERY CONDUIT CONNECTED TO SAID TANK AND SELECTIVELY MOVABLE OVER SAID FILTER COMPARTMENTS FOR DISPENSING THE WATER FROM SAID TANK INTO SAID
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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |