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Beverage dispensers
Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems Inc
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Filing: 1976-08-06
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-08-06
Abstract
Abstract The evaporator coil of an ice bank type of beverage cooler and dispenser is provided with a multiplicity of spaced apart copper rods extending both inwardly and outwardly of the coil. The evaporator is operated in a tank of water to form a body of ice on the coil and a beverage conduit is cooled by the water. The water gives up its heat in melting the ice. The rods cause the body of ice to have separate and spaced projections of ice extending therefrom to present more surface to the water for more efficient cooling, particularly during peak loads.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F. Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:07
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B39/00; F25B39/02; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/002; F25D31/003; F28; F28D; F28D7/00; F28D7/02; F28D7/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a beverage dispenser and cooler having a cooling tank for holding a body of water, a beverage circulating coil in said tank and a refrigerant evaporator coil in said tank for freezing water therein to effect cooling of a beverage in said beverage circulating coil; the improvement comprising: heat conductive projections secured to and extending away from said evaporator coil and spaced apart sufficiently to form separate ice projections from the body of ice formed on said evaporator coil and thereby increase the ice surface exposed to water in said tank, said evaporator coil being a helical coil of generally cylindrical form, said projections comprising metal rods extending generally radially of said evaporator coil, between the turns thereof, and being secured in heat conducting relation thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a beverage dispenser and cooler having a cooling tank for holding a body of water, a beverage circulating coil in said tank and a refrigerant evaporator coil in said tank for freezing water therein to effect cooling of a beverage in said beverage circulating coil; the improvement comprising: heat conductive projections secured to and extending away from said evaporator coil and spaced apart sufficiently to form separate ice projections from the body of ice formed on said evaporator coil and thereby increase the ice surface exposed to water in said tank, said evaporator coil being a helical coil of generally cylindrical form, said projections comprising metal rods extending generally radially of said evaporator coil, between the turns thereof, and being secured in heat conducting relation thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A dispenser as defined in claim 1 wherein said metal rods extend generally radially outwardly and inwardly of said coil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A dispenser as defined in claim 1 including a water circulating impeller located centrally within said coil, said metal rods being secured to said evaporator coil and extending inwardly thereof generally toward but spaced from said impeller.
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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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |