US3822729A
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Automatic bars
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-10
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1991-09-10
Abstract
Abstract The automatic bar machine is housed in a cabinet having an ''''empty indicator board'''', some exit openings to serve the orders on a counter beside an order console. The machine comprises an automatic glass washer, a glass distribution conveyor, some spare trays of glasses, and a glass distributor to provide empty glasses to the exit ejector and mixing stations; the bottled ingredients are carried by the main conveyor from the bottles dispensing station to the order console. A dirty glass conveyor system conveyed the dirty glasses to the automatic glass washer.
Inventors
- 👤 G Rochette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B69/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
An automatic drink dispensing machine comprising: a. a plurality of bottle storage areas; b. glass storage means; c. a plurality of liquid storage means; d. an exit station; e. glass conveyor means for delivering a drinking glass from said glass storage means to said exit station; f. glass filling means for filling said drinking glass with a measured amount of liquid taken from a selected one of said liquid storage means; g. bottle supply means comprising: i. a conveyor, having a moveable portion which is adapted to move from a position adjacent to a bottle storage area to a position adjacent said exit station; ii. means for placing a bottle from a selected one of said bottle storage areas on said moveable portion when said moveable portion is proximate to said bottle storage area; iii. a plurality of indicator means, each shiftable from a first position to a second position, said indicator means being associated with and moveable with said moveable portion; iv. means for shifting selected said indicator means from said first position to said second position when a bottle from a particular bottle storage area is placed on said portion; v. means for sensing the position of said selected indicator means when the moveable portion is remote from said bottle storage area; and vi. means for removing a bottle from said moveable portion at said exit station; and h. actuating means for actuating said glass conveyor means and for actuating at least one of said bottle supply means and said glass filling means in response to a drink selection made by an operator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
265 words
An automatic drink dispensing machine comprising: a. a plurality of bottle storage areas; b. glass storage means; c. a plurality of liquid storage means; d. an exit station; e. glass conveyor means for delivering a drinking glass from said glass storage means to said exit station; f. glass filling means for filling said drinking glass with a measured amount of liquid taken from a selected one of said liquid storage means; g. bottle supply means comprising: i. a conveyor, having a moveable portion which is adapted to move from a position adjacent to a bottle storage area to a position adjacent said exit station; ii. means for placing a bottle from a selected one of said bottle storage areas on said moveable portion when said moveable portion is proximate to said bottle storage area; iii. a plurality of indicator means, each shiftable from a first position to a second position, said indicator means being associated with and moveable with said moveable portion; iv. means for shifting selected said indicator means from said first position to said second position when a bottle from a particular bottle storage area is placed on said portion; v. means for sensing the position of said selected indicator means when the moveable portion is remote from said bottle storage area; and vi. means for removing a bottle from said moveable portion at said exit station; and h. actuating means for actuating said glass conveyor means and for actuating at least one of said bottle supply means and said glass filling means in response to a drink selection made by an operator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An automatic drink dispensing system as claimed in claim 1 including glass receiving and washing means adapted to receive dirty glasses, wash them, and discharge them into said storage means for glasses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
An automatic drink dispensing system as claimed in claim 1, in which said washing means comprises: a washing area a rinsing area, and a drying area a conveyor belt including glass retaining means passing through said washing rinsing and drying areas in succession, means for supplying a washing liquid to said washing area, and evacuating used liquid therefrom, means for supplying a rinsing liquid to said rinsing area and evacuating used liquid therefrom, and means for supplying air under slight pressure to said drying area.
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |