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US3893494A
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Multiple glass filler apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-22
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-06-22
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for simultaneously filling a plurality of glasses mounted in a rack including in one embodiment a rack supporting counter including glass icing, filling, leveling and draining stations. Apparatus at the glass filling station including piping connected directly to the building water supply, distribution tubes extending out of the top surfaces of the piping and valve means regulating the flow of water through the piping. An inclined counter surface is provided over which the tray of filled glasses is moved to tip excess water from the glasses thereby equalizing the volume of water in all glasses. Piping systems suitable for use with glass racks of differing capacity are disclosed as are water flow control systems responsive to contact by the glass rack as it is moved along the counter.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Whitney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B3/00; B65B3/26; A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D2210/00; B67D2210/00028; B67D2210/00065; B67D2210/00068; B67D2210/00076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
Apparatus for simultaneously filling a plurality of glasses in racks of varying size with ice water including: a rack supporting counter having glass icing, filling, leveling and draining stations; said glass filling station including a water supply pipe, threeway valve means regulating the flow of water from said supply pipe, first and second sets of branch pipe means separately selectively interconnectable with said water supply pipe by said three-way valve means, a plurality of distribution tubes mounted on the top surface of said branch pipes and extending outwardly to points above each glass in a rack positioned therebeneath; said glass filling station further including a cabinet enclosing said sets of branch pipes and said distribution tubes and including a bottom plate having a plurality of holes therein, each hole being associated with the outlet end of one of said distribution tubes; said rack supporting counter including an inclined portion over which a rack of filled glasses is moved to cause a portion of the water therein to spill to equalize the level of water in all glasses in said rack; and, drain means on said counter associated with said filled glass draining station to collect water spilled from said glass.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
Apparatus for simultaneously filling a plurality of glasses in racks of varying size with ice water including: a rack supporting counter having glass icing, filling, leveling and draining stations; said glass filling station including a water supply pipe, threeway valve means regulating the flow of water from said supply pipe, first and second sets of branch pipe means separately selectively interconnectable with said water supply pipe by said three-way valve means, a plurality of distribution tubes mounted on the top surface of said branch pipes and extending outwardly to points above each glass in a rack positioned therebeneath; said glass filling station further including a cabinet enclosing said sets of branch pipes and said distribution tubes and including a bottom plate having a plurality of holes therein, each hole being associated with the outlet end of one of said distribution tubes; said rack supporting counter including an inclined portion over which a rack of filled glasses is moved to cause a portion of the water therein to spill to equalize the level of water in all glasses in said rack; and, drain means on said counter associated with said filled glass draining station to collect water spilled from said glass.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first set of branch pipes include two pipes having 25 distribution tubes mounted thereon and said second set of branch pipes include three pipes having 36 distribution tubes mounted thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein each of said distribution tubes is mounted on the top surface of the associated branch pipe to maintain the branch pipe filled with water when said three-way valve means is closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising positioning means below said cabinet allowing repetitive positioning of racks of glasses immediately below the holes in the bottom plate thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of said distribution tubes is mounted on the top surface of the associated branch pipe to maintain the branch pipe filled with water when said three-way valve means is closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising positioning means below said cabinet allowing repetitive positioning of racks of glasses immediately below the holes in the bottom plate thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising positioning means below said cabinet allowing repetitive positioning of racks of glasses immediately below the holes in the bottom plate thereof.
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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |