US3759422A
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Beverage mixing and dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1971-11-08
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A mixing and dispensing apparatus for alcoholic and soft beverages. A stand has receptacles receiving inverted bottles of the beverages. The rate of discharge from the receptacles is controlled by primary valves to lead the beverages into a mixing chamber having a dispensing outlet. The inlets to the mixing chamber are controlled by secondary valves. A table extends from the stand and has a control knob depressible to operate the secondary valves selectively for alcoholic beverages; and independent dials are operable alternately with the alcoholic beverage controls to open secondary valves pertaining to the soft beverages. The knob and dials are rotatable to clear the controls and afford direct opening of all the secondary valves by the added depression of the knob.
Inventors
- 👤 R Matheney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:39
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/0012; B67D3/0003; B67D3/0019
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
266 words
An apparatus for dispensing beverages composed of at least one liquid from a selection of a plurality of different liquids of one or more classes comprising a unit having a receptacle for each of said liquids; first valve and conduit means connected to each receptacle to discharge the liquid from each receptacle at a controlled and variable rate; and a dispensing unit connected with said valve and conduit means comprising a depressible knob to select one or more of said liquids from one class rotatably mounted in the top of said dispensing unit in a biased condition and having indicia on the top surface of said knob to identify each of said liquids and at least one dial pivotally mounted on said top adjacent said knob to select the liquid of another class to be mixed with the liquid of said one class selected by rotating the knob to the proper indicia, said dial being operative with said depressible knob, second valve means for each conduit actuated by said knob and dial to allow simultaneous flow of said selected liquids from their respective conduits, said second valve mEans being mounted on a housing within said dispensing unit and arranged concentrically about and below said knob and dial and within the periphery of said knob, each valve means being movable through a passage in said housing to which passage a conduit is connected, means to receive said simultaneous flows in mixing relationship comprising a chamber within said housing connected to said conduits by said passages and means to discharge said mixed liquids from said liquid receiving means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
266 words
An apparatus for dispensing beverages composed of at least one liquid from a selection of a plurality of different liquids of one or more classes comprising a unit having a receptacle for each of said liquids; first valve and conduit means connected to each receptacle to discharge the liquid from each receptacle at a controlled and variable rate; and a dispensing unit connected with said valve and conduit means comprising a depressible knob to select one or more of said liquids from one class rotatably mounted in the top of said dispensing unit in a biased condition and having indicia on the top surface of said knob to identify each of said liquids and at least one dial pivotally mounted on said top adjacent said knob to select the liquid of another class to be mixed with the liquid of said one class selected by rotating the knob to the proper indicia, said dial being operative with said depressible knob, second valve means for each conduit actuated by said knob and dial to allow simultaneous flow of said selected liquids from their respective conduits, said second valve mEans being mounted on a housing within said dispensing unit and arranged concentrically about and below said knob and dial and within the periphery of said knob, each valve means being movable through a passage in said housing to which passage a conduit is connected, means to receive said simultaneous flows in mixing relationship comprising a chamber within said housing connected to said conduits by said passages and means to discharge said mixed liquids from said liquid receiving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said knob has a pendent primary button on the underside, the rotation of said knob locating the button over a selected second valve means, first downpressure on the knob causing the button to depress said valve means and open the passage to the chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 wherein each pivotal dial has attached thereto on the underside a button operable on the movement of said dial to place the button over the second valve means pertaining to said one class of beverages, the applied locations of said dial buttons alternating with those of said primary button.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 further comprising an independent depressor for all the second valve means positioned concentrically below said knob and in selective contact with said second valve means, such depressor yielding to additional down-pressure on said knob when the primary button is not aligned with any valve relating to said button.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising stops to prevent the primary button from entering the area of said dial buttons.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus accoring to claim 4 further comprising a central spring between the knob and the depressor and individual springs for said second valve means, said central and individual springs being compressible in unison when said additional down-pressure is applied to said knob.
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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |