US3669314A
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Under dash hot and cold drink dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-11
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A hot and cold drink dispenser for under dash mounting in motor vehicles includes a refrigeration unit for cooling water in an insulated container, a heat exchanger associated with the radiator water for heating water and a plurality of flavor concentrates mounted on the side of the container. Vacuum from the vehicle engine provides the force for moving water and flavors in the apparatus and a dispenser head is provided for dispensing hot water, cold water, and one or more flavors as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Harford E Goings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6855; Y10T137/6881; Y10T137/6888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A drink dispenser for under dash mounting in a motor vehicle comprising a water reservoir, means mounting said reservoir beneath he dash of a motor vehicle including a removable top cover for said reservoir secured to the underside of the dashboard and means including oppositely disposed spring clips detachably securing said reservoir to said cover, a water cooling refrigerator unit immersed in the water in said reservoir, a water warming electric heating wire embedded in the wall of said reservoir for maintaining the water in the reservoir above freezing, a vacuum actuated dispensing head mounted on said reservoir and having a plurality of control valves mounted therein for controlling the flow of liquids therethrough, means for heating water dispensed through said dispensing head and means for supporting a cup beneath said dispensing head for receiving fluid dispensed therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A drink dispenser for under dash mounting in a motor vehicle comprising a water reservoir, means mounting said reservoir beneath he dash of a motor vehicle including a removable top cover for said reservoir secured to the underside of the dashboard and means including oppositely disposed spring clips detachably securing said reservoir to said cover, a water cooling refrigerator unit immersed in the water in said reservoir, a water warming electric heating wire embedded in the wall of said reservoir for maintaining the water in the reservoir above freezing, a vacuum actuated dispensing head mounted on said reservoir and having a plurality of control valves mounted therein for controlling the flow of liquids therethrough, means for heating water dispensed through said dispensing head and means for supporting a cup beneath said dispensing head for receiving fluid dispensed therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for heating water dispensed from said dispensing head includes a heat exchanger heated by the water from the cooling system of an internal combustion engine on the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a plurality of concentrated liquid flavor containers are mounted on said reservoir and communicated with said dispensing head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein vacuum means in said dispensing head causes the flow of water from said reservoir out of said dispensing head.
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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |