US3617032A
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Carbonator and method of carbonation
Assignee: Cornelius Co
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Filing: 1968-09-03
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Granted: 1971-11-02
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Expires: 1988-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A carbonator or carbonator-blender for producing and storing carbonated water or an admixture of carbonated water and syrup. An open-top bowl is disposed within a cylindrical CO2-pressurized chamber formed within a pressure tank. A nozzle is provided within the chamber for directing a conical stream of pressurized water into the bowl and another nozzle directs a stream of syrup against the side of the water stream. The bowl is provided with an abutment to produce a swirling action of the water and syrup therewithin and an aperture is formed in the bottom of the bowl for draining the admixture of water and syrup into the lower portion of the chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene A Tracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:33
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/0042; B67D1/0057; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/20; B01F23/23; B01F23/236; B01F23/2362; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A method of producing a carbonated beverage according to claim 1 including the step of directing a stream of syrup downwardly in the chamber against the outer side of the conical wall of water to admix with the water in the bowl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A method of producing a carbonated beverage according to claim 2 including the step of dividing the conical wall of water into two divergent streams so as to direct the same away from each other in circumferentially opposite directions at a dividing area formed on the inner sidewall of the bowl, such area being in radial alignment with the downward stream of syrup with reference to the axis of the conical wall of water for creating a swirling action in the admixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
A carbonator comprising a tank having a pressure chamber therewithin, means for pressurizing said chamber with carbon dioxide gas, a substantially cylindrically shaped open-top bowl disposed in said chamber, means forming a nozzle for directing a stream of water in the shape of a conical wall downwardly in said chamber against the inner side of said bowl for producing a carbonated-water foam which is confined in the bowl by the confining action of the conical wall of water and means forming an aperture in the central portion of the bottom of said bowl for draining the admixture therefrom to the lower portion of the chamber at a rate sufficient to maintain a level of the admixture in the bottom of the bowl beneath the conical wall, said nozzle and said aperture being aligned substantially along the axis of said bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A carbonator according to claim 4 including means formed on the inner sidewall of said bowl in radial alignment with said syrup directing means with reference to the axis of the conical wall of water for dividing the stream of syrup and portion of the conical wall into two divergent streams which separate from each other in circumferentially opposite directions for creating a swirling action of the admixture in the bowl.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A carbonator according to claim 4 having a snifter valve communicating with said chamber above said bowl and through which the carbon dioxide gas is admitted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A carbonator according to claim 4 including means for directing a stream of syrup downwardly in the chamber in axially offset relation to the axis of said bowl and against the outer side of the conical wall of water to admix with the water in the bowl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A carbonator comprising a tank having a pressure chamber therein, means for pressurizing said chamber with carbon dioxide gas, a bowl disposed in said chamber having a substantially cylindrically shaped wall extending upwardly from a bottom, means above said bowl bottom forming a nozzle for directing a spray of water in the shape of a conical wall downwardly in said bowl against the inner wall for producing a carbonated water foam which is confined in the bowl by the confining action of the conical wall of water, and means forming an aperture in the lowermost inner portion of said bowl for draining the admixture therefrom to a lower portion of the chamber at a rate sufficient to maintain a level of admixture in the bottom of the bowl beneath and during the conical spray, and for completely draining the bowl of admixed water.
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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) | 1974-11-01 | 1975-05-03 | 1975-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-01 | 1979-05-03 | 1979-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-01 | 1983-05-03 | 1983-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |