US3949902A
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Portable dispensing bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-11
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1993-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A portable bar assembly characterized by a unitary cabinet structure mounted on casters and containing a plurality of electrically operated liquid dispensing units mounted therein for selectively delivering a controlled quantity of liquid from liquid containers mounted in a drawer assembly slidably located inside the cabinet. The cabinet structure is provided with a surface storage area containing an ice sink and utility pans. A glass dispenser and refuse receptacle are located on the front of the cabinet structure. A brake assembly is provided for locking the casters against movement. Power for the dispensing units is provided by a battery pack.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank B. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:18
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/0003; B67D1/0004; B67D1/0005; B67D1/0007; A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/44; A47J31/46; B67D1/08; B67D1/0801; B67D2001/0812; B67D2001/0814; B67D2210/00; B67D2210/00028; B67D2210/00031; B67D2210/00094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A portable bar assembly for serving mixed drinks consisting of a unitary cabinet structure mounted on a plurality of casters, said cabinet structure having a front wall, a back wall, parallel side walls having upward extensions toward the back of the cabinet, a top wall extending between the upward extensions and a plurality of liquid dispensing units mounted inside the cabinet structure between said upward extensions and underneath said top wall, said liquid dispensing units having measuring means for selectively dispensing a measured quantity of liquid for said mixed drink, said liquid being contained in reservoirs stored on a slidable tray connected to a portion of said back wall underneath said dispensing units, flexible tubing means connecting said reservoirs to said measuring means; said unitary cabinet structure has an offset storage surface between said side walls and extending forwardly from said dispensing units; said dispensing units including a liquid pump, a motor, a dispensing nozzle, a push bar operatively connected to a switch for energizing said motor, and a rechargeable battery pack located in said storage compartment for providing power to each of said motors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A portable bar assembly for serving mixed drinks consisting of a unitary cabinet structure mounted on a plurality of casters, said cabinet structure having a front wall, a back wall, parallel side walls having upward extensions toward the back of the cabinet, a top wall extending between the upward extensions and a plurality of liquid dispensing units mounted inside the cabinet structure between said upward extensions and underneath said top wall, said liquid dispensing units having measuring means for selectively dispensing a measured quantity of liquid for said mixed drink, said liquid being contained in reservoirs stored on a slidable tray connected to a portion of said back wall underneath said dispensing units, flexible tubing means connecting said reservoirs to said measuring means; said unitary cabinet structure has an offset storage surface between said side walls and extending forwardly from said dispensing units; said dispensing units including a liquid pump, a motor, a dispensing nozzle, a push bar operatively connected to a switch for energizing said motor, and a rechargeable battery pack located in said storage compartment for providing power to each of said motors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The portable bar assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said liquid reservoirs is provided with a bottle retaining ring for holding an inverted bottle therein, each of said reservoirs having an outlet part in the bottom thereof connected to a liquid conduit communicating with a respective one of said dispensing units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The portable bar assembly of claim 2 including a spring loaded bottle hold down adjacent each of said liquid reservoirs for engaging the bottom of an inverted bottle and applying pressure thereto to hold the bottle in position in said bottle retaining ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The portable bar assembly of claim 3 wherein a slide mounted drawer assembly is slidably mounted in said storage compartment for sliding movement from an opening in the rear wall of said cabinet structure, said drawer assembly having a door panel mounted thereon for closing said opening in said rear wall, and wherein said liquid reservoirs and said bottle hold downs are mounted on said drawer assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The portable bar assembly of claim 4 wherein said cabinet structure has an opening in said front wall with a panel pivotally mounted therein, for closing said opening, said panel having means on its one side for removably connecting a refuse receptacle thereto for storage inside said cabinet structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable bar assembly of claim 5 wherein said offset storage area has a plurality of receptacles mounted thereon including an ice sink, said ice sink having a drain tube communicating with said refuse receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The portable bar assembly of claim 6 wherein said cabinet structure has a spring loaded glass dispenser mounted therein, said dispenser opening through said front wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable bar assembly of claim 7 wherein a foot pedal extends from underneath the said cabinet structure and is operatively connected to said casters for locking said casters against movement.
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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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |