US3677173A
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Steamer and soda-dispensing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-03
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A steamer and soda-dispensing system includes an enclosed housing having removable side panels and is provided with rollers for portability. A handle is mounted on an upper portion of the housing to facilitate manual control and movement of the housing. Pressurized, soda containers are positioned inside the housing and feed soda through a cooling unit to a manually operated dispensing faucet. A burner and an associated fuel tank are located inside of the housing and facilitate the heating of a steaming unit for cooking hot dogs and the like. A cup dispenser and facilities for supporting mustard and catchup containers are included with the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Fogle Jr
- 👤 Joseph B Jason
- 👤 Richard A Head
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J39/00; A47J39/02; A47B; A47B31/00; A47B31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system, comprising, selfcontained means for steaming foods to cook the foods for edible consumption, self-contained means for dispensing soda into a container, means for supporting the steaming means and the sodadispensing means commonly to provide ready access to the steaming means and the soda-dispensing means for a vendor, portability means for permitting the system to be moved about with ease to serve soda and steamed foods to individuals in different locations, and self-contained means enclosed independently of said supporting means for cooling the soda only immediately prior to its being dispensed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system, comprising, selfcontained means for steaming foods to cook the foods for edible consumption, self-contained means for dispensing soda into a container, means for supporting the steaming means and the sodadispensing means commonly to provide ready access to the steaming means and the soda-dispensing means for a vendor, portability means for permitting the system to be moved about with ease to serve soda and steamed foods to individuals in different locations, and self-contained means enclosed independently of said supporting means for cooling the soda only immediately prior to its being dispensed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for steaming foods includes, a container partially filled with water, a tray for supporting food located above the water, within the container, a burner mounted below the container and internally of the supporting means and a fuel supply contained within the supporting means which supplies fuel to the burner from within the supporting means to provide a flame for heating the water to produce the steam by a completely self-contained fuel-burner system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system as recited in claim 1, wherein the soda-dispensing means includes at least one pressurized container of soda and means for releasing selectively selected amounts of the soda from the container, said soda-cooling means being interposed between said pressurized container of soda and said releasing means so that only the selected amounts of soda being released are cooled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system as recited in claim 1, wherein the supporting means includes a box-like frame, panels assembled in the front, rear and side sections of the frame, a floor assembled in the frame whereby the panels and the frame form an enclosure, and said frame being formed with a slot in one planar portion thereof for receiving at least one of the panels so that the received panel can be easily and completely withdrawn from the area of the frame to permit complete and free access to storage areas and portions of the steaming and soda-dispensing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system as recited in claim 1, comprising, drainage means located means located adjacent to an area whereat soda is dispensed into a container for collecting and directing away from the system any excess soda which may result when soda is dispensed into a container, and means for preventing any portions of excess soda from spilling onto said steaming means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system as recited in claim 1, wherein the portability means includes two large rubber wheels mounted on a common axis and on lower, opposite sides of the supporting means near a rear portion thereof and handle means mounted on a rear, upper portion of the supporting means where the handle means is used to tilt the supporting means where the handle means is used to tilt the supporting means to the rear about the axis of the wheels and where the large side-mounded rubber wheels permit a vendor to move the system about freely.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system as recited in claim 1, wherein the soda cooling means includes a coiled soda-circulating system surrounded by ice which cools the soda as it passes through the soda-circulating system on its way to being dispensed into the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
A self-contained steamer and soda-dispensing system, comprising, a box-like frame, panels assembled in the front, rear and side sections of the frame, a floor assembled in the base of the frame whereby the frame, panels and floor form an enclosure, a food steaming unit supported in a portion of an upper level of the frame, a soda-dispensing unit supported in another portion of the upper level of the frame, a pressurized containers of soda located within the enclosure and connected to the soda-dispensing unit for supplying soda upon demand, a burner supported within the enclosure adjacent to the steaming unit, a container of fuel contained within the enclosure for providing fuel to the burner from within the enclosure to facilitate heating of the steaming unit, said frame being formed with a slot in one planar portion thereof for receiving at least one of the panels so that the received panel is easily removable to provide easy access to the enclosure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
160 words
A self-contained steamer and soda-dispensing system, comprising, a box-like frame, panels assembled in the front, rear and side sections of the frame, a floor assembled in the base of the frame whereby the frame, panels and floor form an enclosure, a food steaming unit supported in a portion of an upper level of the frame, a soda-dispensing unit supported in another portion of the upper level of the frame, a pressurized containers of soda located within the enclosure and connected to the soda-dispensing unit for supplying soda upon demand, a burner supported within the enclosure adjacent to the steaming unit, a container of fuel contained within the enclosure for providing fuel to the burner from within the enclosure to facilitate heating of the steaming unit, said frame being formed with a slot in one planar portion thereof for receiving at least one of the panels so that the received panel is easily removable to provide easy access to the enclosure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
A STEAMER AND SODA-disensing system as recited in claim 8, comprising, wheels mounted on the frame for providing portability of the system. 10. Asteamer and soda-disensing system as recited in claim 8, comprising, means supported in still another portion of the upper level of the frame and interposed in a soda flow path between the pressurized containers and the soda disensing unit for cooling only the soda being disensed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
A steamer and soda-dispensing system as recited in claim 8, comprising, means supported in still another portion of the upper level of the frame and interposed in a soda flow path between the pressurized containers and the soda dispensing unit for cooling only the soda being dispensed.
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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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |