US3580304A
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Glass filler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-11
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1988-07-11
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for simultaneously filling a plurality of receptacles, especially water glasses, having a distribution manifold with a plurality of downwardly directed discharge spouts and a flow control valve connected to the manifold, the operation of the valve being controlled by a lever positioned to be actuated in response to the movement of a glass tray into position beneath the aforesaid discharge spouts. The flow control valve may be a flush valve which passes a predetermined volume of water when its operating lever is tripped, or it may be an ordinary on-off valve which must be actuated to its open and closed positions. In the latter case, a spring-supported, weight-responsive platform supports the glass tray, and when the glasses are filled, their weight will depress the spring so as to move the glass tray out of engagement with the valve operating lever, thereby permitting the lever to return to its normal, closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Chermack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B57/00; B65B57/10; B65B57/14; B65B57/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
Apparatus fOr simultaneously filling a plurality of receptacles with water comprising: a housing having top, bottom and sidewalls and an open front end; a water distribution manifold having a plurality of spaced apart discharge orifices therein supported from the top wall of said housing with said orifices directed downwardly; a flow control valve connected to said manifold; an operating lever connected to said valve constructed and arranged for opening and closing said valve by the movement thereof; a generally horizontally extending platform disposed under said water distribution manifold and pivotally supported upon a horizontal axis at one end thereof, said platform having sufficient length and width to slidably support a portable receptacle carrier having a plurality of removable water receptacles thereon inserted through said open end of said housing, said operating lever having a contact portion thereon so located as to be contacted and actuated by said receptacle carrier to open said valve when said carrier is slidably placed on said platform at a location completely within said housing wherein said receptacles are in vertical registration with said discharge orifices in said manifold; and spring means supportably engaging said platform at the opposite end thereof and serving as the sole means for holding said platform in a normal position in which said receptacle carrier will contact and actuate said operating lever to open said valve when said carrier is slidably inserted into said housing on said platform, the increased weight of said receptacles when filled with water to a predetermined level causing the gradual displacement of said spring means and thereby permitting said platform and carrier to slowly move downwardly to a position wherein said operating lever released by said carrier to close said valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
285 words
Apparatus fOr simultaneously filling a plurality of receptacles with water comprising: a housing having top, bottom and sidewalls and an open front end; a water distribution manifold having a plurality of spaced apart discharge orifices therein supported from the top wall of said housing with said orifices directed downwardly; a flow control valve connected to said manifold; an operating lever connected to said valve constructed and arranged for opening and closing said valve by the movement thereof; a generally horizontally extending platform disposed under said water distribution manifold and pivotally supported upon a horizontal axis at one end thereof, said platform having sufficient length and width to slidably support a portable receptacle carrier having a plurality of removable water receptacles thereon inserted through said open end of said housing, said operating lever having a contact portion thereon so located as to be contacted and actuated by said receptacle carrier to open said valve when said carrier is slidably placed on said platform at a location completely within said housing wherein said receptacles are in vertical registration with said discharge orifices in said manifold; and spring means supportably engaging said platform at the opposite end thereof and serving as the sole means for holding said platform in a normal position in which said receptacle carrier will contact and actuate said operating lever to open said valve when said carrier is slidably inserted into said housing on said platform, the increased weight of said receptacles when filled with water to a predetermined level causing the gradual displacement of said spring means and thereby permitting said platform and carrier to slowly move downwardly to a position wherein said operating lever released by said carrier to close said valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
Filling apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein: said bottom wall of said housing is contoured to provide a depressed, water-collecting portion remote from said open front end of said housing at the rear of said housing; said platform is pivotally supported at the front end of said housing upon a horizontal axis extending generally perpendicular to the sidewalls of said housing; and said spring means is located adjacent the rear end of said housing and supports the inner, free end of said platform thereby holding said inner end of said platform in an elevated position above said water-collecting portion of said bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
Filling apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein: said operating lever has a downwardly depending portion with an adjustable strike member thereon arranged to be contacted by an upper edge of said receptacle carrier, the position of said strike member relative to said carrier being vertically adjustable on said operating lever to thereby permit the changing of the level to which said receptacles will be filled before said spring means will have been displaced sufficiently to disengage said carrier from said operating lever to close said valve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
Filling apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein: said valve operating lever is pivotally supported and has its free end disposed for contact by said receptacle carrier; and a valve and valve stem assembly normally held in a closed position in said flow control valve by a spring, said valve stem being connected to said pivotal operating lever, whereby said spring serves to close said valve and pivot said operating lever to its normal position of rest after it has been released by said receptacle carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
243 words
Apparatus for simultaneously filling a plurality of glasses with water comprising: a fluid distribution manifold having a plurality of spaced apart, downwardly directed, discharge orifices therein; a flush valve means having an operating lever connected thereto, said valve means being arranged to pass a predetermined amount of water therethrough when said operating lever is tripped; a generally horizontally exTending platform for slidably supporting a portable receptacle carrier which carrier comprises a rack having upright end and sidewalls containing a plurality of water glasses, said platform being open at its front, carrier receiving end and having a rear frame structure at the opposite end thereof on which said flush valve means is mounted; and a shiftable rod reciprocally movable along the same linear path as that of said receptacle carrier slidably received on said platform and operatively associated at one end thereof with said valve means operating lever, said shiftable rod having an enlarged contact portion at the opposite end thereof so located at an elevated position above said platform as to be contacted by the inner upright end of said receptacle carrier as said carrier is slidably moved on said platform through said open end thereof into position beneath said fluid distribution manifold to orient a plurality of water glasses with said discharge orifices, and spring means engaging said shiftable rod and normally urging said rod towards said open end of said platform to a release position with respect to said operating lever.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
243 words
Apparatus for simultaneously filling a plurality of glasses with water comprising: a fluid distribution manifold having a plurality of spaced apart, downwardly directed, discharge orifices therein; a flush valve means having an operating lever connected thereto, said valve means being arranged to pass a predetermined amount of water therethrough when said operating lever is tripped; a generally horizontally exTending platform for slidably supporting a portable receptacle carrier which carrier comprises a rack having upright end and sidewalls containing a plurality of water glasses, said platform being open at its front, carrier receiving end and having a rear frame structure at the opposite end thereof on which said flush valve means is mounted; and a shiftable rod reciprocally movable along the same linear path as that of said receptacle carrier slidably received on said platform and operatively associated at one end thereof with said valve means operating lever, said shiftable rod having an enlarged contact portion at the opposite end thereof so located at an elevated position above said platform as to be contacted by the inner upright end of said receptacle carrier as said carrier is slidably moved on said platform through said open end thereof into position beneath said fluid distribution manifold to orient a plurality of water glasses with said discharge orifices, and spring means engaging said shiftable rod and normally urging said rod towards said open end of said platform to a release position with respect to said operating lever.
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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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |