US3311266A
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Liquid dispensing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-12
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1985-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace W Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F13/00; G07F13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
LIQUID DISPENSING MEANS FOR USE IN AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINES, SAID MEANS COMPRISING CONTAINER MEANS FOR HOUSING A LIQUID; PUMP MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; DELIVERY HOSE MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID PUMP MEANS AND A BEVERAGE MIXING STATION LOCATED EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER; SAID PUMP MEANS COMPRISING MEANS FOR PUMPING LIQUID THROUGH SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS TO THE BEVERAGE MIXING STATION; SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS HAVING A PORTION THEREOF SUBMERGED IN SAID LIQUID; SAID SUBMERGED PORTION BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER THAN THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT ATTAINABLE BY THE LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS; FLOAT MEANS SECURED TO A POINT NEAR THE UPPER END OF SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS SUBMERGED PORTION TO RETAIN THE LIQUID WITHIN SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS SUBMERGED PORTION IN THE LIQUID CONTAINED IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
LIQUID DISPENSING MEANS FOR USE IN AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINES, SAID MEANS COMPRISING CONTAINER MEANS FOR HOUSING A LIQUID; PUMP MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; DELIVERY HOSE MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID PUMP MEANS AND A BEVERAGE MIXING STATION LOCATED EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER; SAID PUMP MEANS COMPRISING MEANS FOR PUMPING LIQUID THROUGH SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS TO THE BEVERAGE MIXING STATION; SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS HAVING A PORTION THEREOF SUBMERGED IN SAID LIQUID; SAID SUBMERGED PORTION BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER THAN THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT ATTAINABLE BY THE LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS; FLOAT MEANS SECURED TO A POINT NEAR THE UPPER END OF SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS SUBMERGED PORTION TO RETAIN THE LIQUID WITHIN SAID DELIVERY HOSE MEANS SUBMERGED PORTION IN THE LIQUID CONTAINED IN SAID CONTAINER MEANS.
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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |