US3327902A
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Chilled beverage dispensing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alterwitz Melvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:22
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING A BEVERAGE FROM A BULK CONTAINER, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A CONTAINER FOR HOLDING A QUANTITY OF ICE; (B) A HEAT EXCHANGER DISPOSED IN SAID ICE CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH SAID ICE; (C) A CLOSURE MEMBER (1) MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION AND A CLOSED POSITION COVERING THE OPENING OF SAID ICE CONTAINER; (D) A BEVERAGE DISPENSING TAP MOUNTED ON THE INNER SIDE OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID TAP (1) BEING DISPOSED IN BEVERAGE DISPENSING POSITION WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN SAID OPEN POSITION, AND (2) RECEIVED IN THE OPENING OF SAID ICE CONTAINER WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION; AND (E) CONDUITS FOR CONVEYING THE BEVERAGE FROM THE BULK CONTAINER THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGER TO BE CHILLED AND THEN TO SAID TAP FOR DISPENSING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING A BEVERAGE FROM A BULK CONTAINER, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A CONTAINER FOR HOLDING A QUANTITY OF ICE; (B) A HEAT EXCHANGER DISPOSED IN SAID ICE CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH SAID ICE; (C) A CLOSURE MEMBER (1) MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION AND A CLOSED POSITION COVERING THE OPENING OF SAID ICE CONTAINER; (D) A BEVERAGE DISPENSING TAP MOUNTED ON THE INNER SIDE OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID TAP (1) BEING DISPOSED IN BEVERAGE DISPENSING POSITION WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN SAID OPEN POSITION, AND (2) RECEIVED IN THE OPENING OF SAID ICE CONTAINER WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION; AND (E) CONDUITS FOR CONVEYING THE BEVERAGE FROM THE BULK CONTAINER THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGER TO BE CHILLED AND THEN TO SAID TAP FOR DISPENSING.
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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |