US3343726A
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Beverage mixer and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Johauningmeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:39
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND MIXER COMPRISING, A CLOSABLE FLUID CONTAINER THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY AIRTIGHT WHEN CLOSED, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING LIQUID INTO SAID CONTAINER, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING AND SUPPLYING PRESSURIZED GAS INTO SAID CONTAINER, PUMP MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY RECIRCULATING GAS IN SAID CONTAINER THROUGH THE LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER, SAID PUMP MEANS HAVING ITS INLET COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AT A POINT ABOVE THE MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL AND ITS DISCHARGE CONNECTED SO AS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER NEAR ITS LOWER LEVEL, AND MEANS FOR DISPENSING THE LIQUID FROM THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND MIXER COMPRISING, A CLOSABLE FLUID CONTAINER THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY AIRTIGHT WHEN CLOSED, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING LIQUID INTO SAID CONTAINER, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING AND SUPPLYING PRESSURIZED GAS INTO SAID CONTAINER, PUMP MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY RECIRCULATING GAS IN SAID CONTAINER THROUGH THE LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER, SAID PUMP MEANS HAVING ITS INLET COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AT A POINT ABOVE THE MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL AND ITS DISCHARGE CONNECTED SO AS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER NEAR ITS LOWER LEVEL, AND MEANS FOR DISPENSING THE LIQUID FROM THE CONTAINER.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
85 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING CARBONATED LIQUID OF A DESIRED CONCENTRATION COMPRISING: INTRODUCING LIQUID INTO AN ENCLOSED, FLUID TIGHT CONTAINER: FILLING THE CONTAINER LESS THAN COMPLETELY FULL OF LIQUID TO PROVIDE A SPACE ABOVE THE LIQUID; INTRODUCING CARBON DIOXIDE GAS INTO SAID CONTAINER; MAINTAINING A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE GREATER THAN ATMOSPHERIC WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; AND CONTINUOUSLY RECIRCULATING SAID GAS THROUGH SAID LIQUID BY WITHDRAWING GAS FROM SAID SPACE AND INTRODUCING IT INTO SAID CONTAINER NEAR THE LOWEST LEVEL OF SAID LIQUID UNTIL THE DESIRED CONCENTRATION IS ATTAINED.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
85 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING CARBONATED LIQUID OF A DESIRED CONCENTRATION COMPRISING: INTRODUCING LIQUID INTO AN ENCLOSED, FLUID TIGHT CONTAINER: FILLING THE CONTAINER LESS THAN COMPLETELY FULL OF LIQUID TO PROVIDE A SPACE ABOVE THE LIQUID; INTRODUCING CARBON DIOXIDE GAS INTO SAID CONTAINER; MAINTAINING A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE GREATER THAN ATMOSPHERIC WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; AND CONTINUOUSLY RECIRCULATING SAID GAS THROUGH SAID LIQUID BY WITHDRAWING GAS FROM SAID SPACE AND INTRODUCING IT INTO SAID CONTAINER NEAR THE LOWEST LEVEL OF SAID LIQUID UNTIL THE DESIRED CONCENTRATION IS ATTAINED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |