US3333438A
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Water cooler and dispenser having a replaceable reservoir
Assignee: EBCO Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1965-01-05
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis P Benua
- 👤 Thomas W Giller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:43
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/0857; B67D1/0858; B67D1/0861; B67D1/0003; B67D1/0009; F; F25; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A REFRIGERATED WATER COOLER COMPRISING A GENERALLY VERTICALLY ARRANGED CABINET HAVING A FRONT WALL AND DIVIDED INTERNALLY INTO AN UPPER, MACHINERY CONTAINING COMPARTMENT AND A LOWER RECEPTACLE COMPARTMENT; ELECTRICALLY-ACTUATED REFRIGERATION MEANS DISPOSED IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF SAID CABINET AND INCLUDING A HEAT EXCHANGER; A WATER SUPPLY RECEPTACLE REMOVABLY POSITIONED IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF SAID CABINET AND PROVIDED WITH AN OUTLET EXTENDING ABOVE SAID RECEPTACLE; CONDUIT MEANS HAVING AN INLET END DETACHABLY CONNECTED WITH THE OUTLET OF SAID RECEPTACLE, AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION CONNECTED WITH THE HEAT EXCHANGER OF SAID REFRIGERATION MEANS AND AN OUTLET END EXTENDING THROUGH THE FRONT WALL OF SAID CABINET AND TERMINATING IN A VALVELESS DIS-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A REFRIGERATED WATER COOLER COMPRISING A GENERALLY VERTICALLY ARRANGED CABINET HAVING A FRONT WALL AND DIVIDED INTERNALLY INTO AN UPPER, MACHINERY CONTAINING COMPARTMENT AND A LOWER RECEPTACLE COMPARTMENT; ELECTRICALLY-ACTUATED REFRIGERATION MEANS DISPOSED IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF SAID CABINET AND INCLUDING A HEAT EXCHANGER; A WATER SUPPLY RECEPTACLE REMOVABLY POSITIONED IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF SAID CABINET AND PROVIDED WITH AN OUTLET EXTENDING ABOVE SAID RECEPTACLE; CONDUIT MEANS HAVING AN INLET END DETACHABLY CONNECTED WITH THE OUTLET OF SAID RECEPTACLE, AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION CONNECTED WITH THE HEAT EXCHANGER OF SAID REFRIGERATION MEANS AND AN OUTLET END EXTENDING THROUGH THE FRONT WALL OF SAID CABINET AND TERMINATING IN A VALVELESS DIS-
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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |