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Bottled water station with removable reservoir
Assignee: Ebtech Inc
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Filing: 1994-07-05
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Granted: 1995-09-12
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Expires: 2014-07-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved bottled water station includes a removable reservoir for drop-in installation into and lift-out removal from a station housing. The reservoir is constructed from a lightweight molded plastic or the like to have an open upper end for receiving and supporting an inverted water bottle. A bottom wall on the reservoir includes an upwardly recessed portion defining an inverted receiver cup for slide-fit reception of a chiller probe provided as part of a refrigeration system on the station housing. One or more faucet valves are provided to extend through openings in a front wall of the station housing for dispensing water from the reservoir.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce D. Burrows
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:01
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/0022; B67D3/0009; B67D3/0029; B67D3/0035; B67D3/0038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A water station, comprising: a reservoir having a hollow interior for receiving and storing a supply of water, said reservoir having a bottom wall with an inverted receiver cup formed therein; a station housing having support means for receiving and supporting said reservoir; a chiller probe comprising a probe shell with a chiller member therein, said chiller probe being mounted within said station housing and projecting upwardly from said support means for slide-fit and substantially mated reception of said probe shell into said receiver cup when said reservoir is mounted within said station housing, said probe shell defining a chilled surface for surface-to-surface contacting of said receiver cup to chill water within said reservoir; and faucet means for dispensing water from said reservoir.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A water station, comprising: a reservoir having a hollow interior for receiving and storing a supply of water, said reservoir having a bottom wall with an inverted receiver cup formed therein; a station housing having support means for receiving and supporting said reservoir; a chiller probe comprising a probe shell with a chiller member therein, said chiller probe being mounted within said station housing and projecting upwardly from said support means for slide-fit and substantially mated reception of said probe shell into said receiver cup when said reservoir is mounted within said station housing, said probe shell defining a chilled surface for surface-to-surface contacting of said receiver cup to chill water within said reservoir; and faucet means for dispensing water from said reservoir.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The water station of claim 1 wherein said housing support means defines an upwardly open cavity for drop-in installation and slide-out removal of said reservoir.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The water station of claim 1 including insulation means within said cavity and defining an upwardly open insulated receptacle for receiving at least a portion of said reservoir.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The water station of claim 1 wherein said reservoir is adapted to receive the supply of water from an inverted water bottle mounted on said station housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The water station of claim 1 further including a thermal heat transfer material within said probe shell substantially filling the residual space between said chiller member and said probe shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The water station of claim 5 wherein said probe shell is formed from a plastic material.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-09-11 | 1999-03-13 | 1999-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-09-11 | 2003-03-13 | 2003-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-09-11 | 2007-03-13 | 2007-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |