US4033483A
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Remote liquor dispensing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-28
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1995-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A gravity feeder for a liquor distribution system includes a manifold having a vented chamber, there being a series of vertically extending nipples on the manifold that are of different lengths. Interchangeable feeder caps detachably secured to individual bottles telescope over the manifold nipples to support the bottle in inverted position. Each feeder cap has a feeder tube that projects into the manifold chamber with its lower end at a level corresponding to the different lengths of the nipples themselves. A feeder system is established in which the bottles go on line in sequence. An uncomplicated and efficient system is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel W. Neidorf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:04
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4673; Y10T137/4857; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
In a gravity feeder for a liquor distribution system: (a) a manifold having a vented chamber; (b) means forming an outlet from the chamber adapted to connect with a liquor supply line; (c) a plurality of upwardly opening nipples for individual cooperation with upended liquor bottles, the openings of said nipples being at various levels, said nipples communicating with said manifold chamber; (d) a plurality of feeder caps each cooperable with a liquor bottle and with a nipple for establishing communication therebetween, each feeder cap having one end detachably engageable with the neck of its companion bottle and having its other end provided with a register telescopically surrounding the corresponding nipple, each feeder cap having an abutment engaging the nipple to limit telescopic movement and to transmit the weight of the bottle to the nipple; (e) a flexible feeder tube for each cap and projecting into the manifold through the corresponding nipple for establishing communication between the corresponding bottle and said manifold chamber; (f) the feeder tubes of the companion feeder caps being of the same nominal length whereby the lower ends of said feeder tubes terminate at various levels in the manifold chamber corresponding to said levels of said nipple openings whereby the bottles come on line in sequence determined by the nipple opening level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
In a gravity feeder for a liquor distribution system: (a) a manifold having a vented chamber; (b) means forming an outlet from the chamber adapted to connect with a liquor supply line; (c) a plurality of upwardly opening nipples for individual cooperation with upended liquor bottles, the openings of said nipples being at various levels, said nipples communicating with said manifold chamber; (d) a plurality of feeder caps each cooperable with a liquor bottle and with a nipple for establishing communication therebetween, each feeder cap having one end detachably engageable with the neck of its companion bottle and having its other end provided with a register telescopically surrounding the corresponding nipple, each feeder cap having an abutment engaging the nipple to limit telescopic movement and to transmit the weight of the bottle to the nipple; (e) a flexible feeder tube for each cap and projecting into the manifold through the corresponding nipple for establishing communication between the corresponding bottle and said manifold chamber; (f) the feeder tubes of the companion feeder caps being of the same nominal length whereby the lower ends of said feeder tubes terminate at various levels in the manifold chamber corresponding to said levels of said nipple openings whereby the bottles come on line in sequence determined by the nipple opening level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
The gravity feeder as set forth in claim 1 in which each abutment is formed by an intermediate partition from which said feeder tube extends, there being a sealing ring at the bottom of the space between said register and said tube at said abutment, said sealing ring being engaged by the upper end of said nipple and urged by the weight of the corresponding upended bottle to establish a seal to trap air in said feeder cap to inhibit reverse flow of liquid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The gravity feeder as set forth in claim 2 in which said chamber is vented by an opening formed in one of the nipples that is above the level of the lower end of the corresponding feeder tube.
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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |