US3777652A
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Device for providing irish coffee
Assignee: Badger Meter Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-09
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-08-09
Abstract
Abstract The specification describes a device for the preparation of Irish-Coffee which comprises a number of rotary plates arranged to receive glasses in which the Irish-Coffee is made.
Inventors
- 👤 E Engel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/04; A47J43/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A device for producing Irish coffee, which device comprises: a plurality of rotary support members operatively connected together for simultaneous rotation and each arranged with one side facing generally upwardly for supporting engagement with the base of a respective tumbler, and heating means located in operative association with each of said support members for transferring heat to the body of a respective tumbler during rotation of the latter, whereby a mixture of Irish coffee is adapted to be introduced into and prepared within the tumblers.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
A device for producing Irish coffee, which device comprises: a plurality of rotary support members operatively connected together for simultaneous rotation and each arranged with one side facing generally upwardly for supporting engagement with the base of a respective tumbler, and heating means located in operative association with each of said support members for transferring heat to the body of a respective tumbler during rotation of the latter, whereby a mixture of Irish coffee is adapted to be introduced into and prepared within the tumblers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1, said support members each comprising a gear wheel in meshing engagement with each other to effect said simultaneous rotation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 2, in combination with manually actuable drive means connected to at least one of said gear wheels in driving relation therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 2, in combination with electromotive drive means connected in driving relation with at least one of said gear wheels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, in combination with a frictional surface on said one side of each support member for frictionally engaging the supported tumbler.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, in combination with cushioned surfacing means on said one side of each support member for protective supporting engagement with respeCtive tumblers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 1, said one side of each support member being formed with an inwardly tapering recess for enhanced frictional engagement with a received tumbler.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device according to claim 1, said support members being arranged with said one sides thereof facing generally obliquely upwardly, and at least one auxiliary support associated with each support member to afford lateral supporting engagement with a respective tumbler.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device according to claim 8, said support members having their one sides generally coplanar, and mounting means mounting said support members for swinging movement between said obliquely upwardly facing relation with the supported tumblers proximate to said heating means, and an additional position with said tumblers remote from said heating means.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |