US3688950A
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Adapter for a water cooler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for connecting conventionally designed water coolers for use with flexible bag, paper box-type containers by means of closing the bottle-receiving opening with a plug-like, support member and providing means for communicating the bag with the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurence P Parish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:34
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/002; B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/0038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
In a water cooler of a type having a cabinet, a tank in said cabinet having an open upper end through the top wall of said cabinet for receiving the throated, open end of a large glass water bottle, refrigeration means to cool the water in said tank, a heater unit to receive and heat a portion of water received from said tank, a hot water nozzle and a cold water nozzle mounted exteriorly of said cabinet, and first and second conduit means respectively communicating said tank and said heater unit to said nozzles, the invention comprising an adapter for utilizing plastic bag type containers enclosed within a corrugated container in place of said bottle and said adapter comprising a plug member closing said open end of said tank, an outwardly extending peripheral edge about the upper surface of said plug forming with said upper surface, a platform for said box, and passageway means communicating the interior of said tank to the interior of said bag, wherein said passageway means extends through said plug member and a conduit connects the spout of said bag to said passageway means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
In a water cooler of a type having a cabinet, a tank in said cabinet having an open upper end through the top wall of said cabinet for receiving the throated, open end of a large glass water bottle, refrigeration means to cool the water in said tank, a heater unit to receive and heat a portion of water received from said tank, a hot water nozzle and a cold water nozzle mounted exteriorly of said cabinet, and first and second conduit means respectively communicating said tank and said heater unit to said nozzles, the invention comprising an adapter for utilizing plastic bag type containers enclosed within a corrugated container in place of said bottle and said adapter comprising a plug member closing said open end of said tank, an outwardly extending peripheral edge about the upper surface of said plug forming with said upper surface, a platform for said box, and passageway means communicating the interior of said tank to the interior of said bag, wherein said passageway means extends through said plug member and a conduit connects the spout of said bag to said passageway means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said heater unit is disposed below said tank and a vent tube extends upwardly from said unit to a point near the top of said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein a heat-resistant tube communicates said tank to said unit and said vent tube is of a heat-resistant material in the vicinity of said heat unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein sealing means are located between said plug member and said open end.
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) | 1975-09-05 | 1976-03-06 | 1976-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-05 | 1980-03-06 | 1980-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-05 | 1984-03-06 | 1984-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |