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US4359073A
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Mobile station for distributing beverages
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-22
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Granted: 1982-11-16
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Expires: 2000-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A mobile station for the distribution of beverages is mounted on a truck and comprises two reservoirs for beverages and a reservoir for sterilized water. Automatic distributors are fed by the beverage reservoir; while the water reservoir feeds apparatus for washing and sterilizing the cups. A drawer stores the cups in stacked relation. Troughs beneath the automatic distributors and below the apparatus for washing and sterilizing cups, catch the liquids that would otherwise fall to the ground and return them to a recovery vessel from which the liquids may be drained. Vertically swinging canopies protect the equipment in transit and, when swung up, serve as awnings for the users.
Inventors
- 👤 William P. de Stoutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:40
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/0003; B67D1/0004; B67D2210/00; B67D2210/00028; B67D2210/00065; B67D2210/00073; B67D2210/00146; B67D2210/00149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
Mobile station for distributing beverages, comprising a self-propelled automotive vehicle carrying at least two reservoirs to receive at least one beverage to be distributed, a sterilized water reservoir, said at least two beverage reservoirs being each connected to several distributors dispensing at each actuation a predetermined quantity of beverage, a first trough located below the beverage distributors, connected to a recovery vessel, the sterilized water reservoir feeding at least one spraying and sterilizing device for a receptacle which has contained the beverage, and a second trough located under the spraying device and connected to the same said recovery vessel as said first trough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
Mobile station for distributing beverages, comprising a self-propelled automotive vehicle carrying at least two reservoirs to receive at least one beverage to be distributed, a sterilized water reservoir, said at least two beverage reservoirs being each connected to several distributors dispensing at each actuation a predetermined quantity of beverage, a first trough located below the beverage distributors, connected to a recovery vessel, the sterilized water reservoir feeding at least one spraying and sterilizing device for a receptacle which has contained the beverage, and a second trough located under the spraying device and connected to the same said recovery vessel as said first trough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Station according to claim 1, and a drawer the mobile station containing stackable receptacles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
Station according to claim 2, in which the distributors are money operated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Station according to 1 and protection means surrounding the reservoirs and distributors in the transport position and providing awnings in the service position for protecting the users.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Station according to 1 and protection means surrounding the reservoirs and distributors in the transport position and providing awnings in the service position for protecting the users.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Station according to 1, and means for heating or refrigerating the beverages to be distributed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Station according to 1, and means for heating or refrigerating the beverages to be distributed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Station according to 1, in which at least one of the beverage reservoirs is pressurized with a protective gas.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
Station according to 1, in which at least one of the beverage reservoirs is pressurized with a protective gas.
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) | 1985-11-15 | 1986-05-17 | 1986-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-15 | 1990-05-17 | 1990-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-15 | 1994-05-17 | 1994-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |