US4030634A
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Bottled water transfer device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-16
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1996-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for transferring water from a standard five gallon water bottle to a dispenser spout, without the need for lifting the bottle and inverting it atop the dispenser, comprises a bottle pressurizing agent, ducting to carry water from the bottle to the dispenser and various control sensor and indicator means to control pressurant and water flow so that potable water from the dispenser is available on demand.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Osborn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:33
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
Water transfer apparatus adapted for use in combination with a bottled potable water dispenser apparatus on a support surface having an exteriorly exposed olla having an upwardly disposed opening substantially above the support surface and wherein the olla is adapted for normal reception of an inverted bottle of potable water for filling the olla for valved dispensing of the potable water from the olla comprising: a. olla closure means for substantially closing the upper opening of the olla and including a non-siphon water conduit passing therethrough for communication with the interior of the olla; b. a closure adapted for sealing engagement with an open neck of a bottle of potable water, at a level substantially below the opening of the olla, and including a pressurized gaseous fluid inlet conduit for communication with the headspace of the bottle and an eduction tube for withdrawing water from the bottle; c. motor operated gaseous fluid pressure generating means carried by said olla closure and operatively connected to the inlet conduit of the bottle for pressurizing the headspace of the bottle for pressure delivery of water from the bottle to the interior of the olla through a conduit communicating the eduction tube and the non-siphon water conduit; and d. means carried by said olla closure and responsive to water level in the olla for controlling delivery of water to the olla in response to pressurization of the headspace of the bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
Water transfer apparatus adapted for use in combination with a bottled potable water dispenser apparatus on a support surface having an exteriorly exposed olla having an upwardly disposed opening substantially above the support surface and wherein the olla is adapted for normal reception of an inverted bottle of potable water for filling the olla for valved dispensing of the potable water from the olla comprising: a. olla closure means for substantially closing the upper opening of the olla and including a non-siphon water conduit passing therethrough for communication with the interior of the olla; b. a closure adapted for sealing engagement with an open neck of a bottle of potable water, at a level substantially below the opening of the olla, and including a pressurized gaseous fluid inlet conduit for communication with the headspace of the bottle and an eduction tube for withdrawing water from the bottle; c. motor operated gaseous fluid pressure generating means carried by said olla closure and operatively connected to the inlet conduit of the bottle for pressurizing the headspace of the bottle for pressure delivery of water from the bottle to the interior of the olla through a conduit communicating the eduction tube and the non-siphon water conduit; and d. means carried by said olla closure and responsive to water level in the olla for controlling delivery of water to the olla in response to pressurization of the headspace of the bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein, the fluid pressure generating means is an electrically operated pump and the gaseous fluid pressurized is air.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein, communication of the non-siphon water conduit and the eduction tube and the operative connection of the fluid pressure generating means with the inlet conduit of the bottle comprises flexible tubing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein, the means responsive to water level in the olla comprises a float actuated electrical switch means interposed in an electrical supply means for the pump.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the float actuated switch means comprises a float adapted to be disposed within the olla which float includes magnetic means for actuating a magnetically responsive electrical switch in response to water level in the olla.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 5 including means for indicating when the pressure generating means is operating.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the indicating means comprises a lamp.
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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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |