US3330129A
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Dispensing freezer with flavor selection
Assignee: Alco Foodservice Equipment Co
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Filing: 1965-08-02
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1985-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maynard L Halverson
- 👤 Robert S Patch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/22; A23G9/28; A23G9/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF DISPENSING FREEZERS WITH RESPECTIVE FREEZING CHAMBERS ARRANGED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE LATERALLY SPACED RELATION AND OPENING TO THE FRONT, EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS HAVE A RESPECTIVE SELECTIVELY DRIVEN DASHER, A REMOVABLE COVER FOR SAID FREEZIN CHAMBERS AND FORMED WITH A PAIR OF OUTER SPIGOTS FOR SAID CHAMBERS AND A CENTER SPIGOT THEREBETWEEN, SAID SPIGOTS EACH HAVING A RESPECTIVE VERTICAL DISCHARGE BORE, THE VERTICAL BORES OF SAID PAIR OF SPIGOTS COMMUNICATING WITH THE FRONT OF THE RESPECTIVE SAID FREEZING CHAMBERS, AND THE VERTICAL BORE OF SAID CENTER SPIGOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE FRONT OF BOTH OF SAID CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVE VERTICALLY OPERATING NORMALLY-CLOSED LIFT VALVES FOR SAID SPIGOTS A RESPECTIVE DASHER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR EACH OF SAID DISPENSING FREEZERS INCLUDING A RESPECTIVE NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH ARRANGED TO BE CLOSED RESPONSIVE TO LIFTING OF THE RESPECTIVE VALVE, AND SWITCH CLOSING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SWITCHES AND WITH SAID CENTER VALVE FOR CLOSING BOTH SWITCHES RESPONSIVE TO LIFTING OF THE CENTER VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF DISPENSING FREEZERS WITH RESPECTIVE FREEZING CHAMBERS ARRANGED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE LATERALLY SPACED RELATION AND OPENING TO THE FRONT, EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS HAVE A RESPECTIVE SELECTIVELY DRIVEN DASHER, A REMOVABLE COVER FOR SAID FREEZIN CHAMBERS AND FORMED WITH A PAIR OF OUTER SPIGOTS FOR SAID CHAMBERS AND A CENTER SPIGOT THEREBETWEEN, SAID SPIGOTS EACH HAVING A RESPECTIVE VERTICAL DISCHARGE BORE, THE VERTICAL BORES OF SAID PAIR OF SPIGOTS COMMUNICATING WITH THE FRONT OF THE RESPECTIVE SAID FREEZING CHAMBERS, AND THE VERTICAL BORE OF SAID CENTER SPIGOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE FRONT OF BOTH OF SAID CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVE VERTICALLY OPERATING NORMALLY-CLOSED LIFT VALVES FOR SAID SPIGOTS A RESPECTIVE DASHER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR EACH OF SAID DISPENSING FREEZERS INCLUDING A RESPECTIVE NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH ARRANGED TO BE CLOSED RESPONSIVE TO LIFTING OF THE RESPECTIVE VALVE, AND SWITCH CLOSING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SWITCHES AND WITH SAID CENTER VALVE FOR CLOSING BOTH SWITCHES RESPONSIVE TO LIFTING OF THE CENTER VALVE.
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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |