US3367133A
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Bottled-water cooler with two faucets
Assignee: Hanes Corp
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Filing: 1965-10-11
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1985-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Darby H Dreis
- 👤 Louis T Sands
- 👤 Carlos E Acosta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:56
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/0009; B67D3/0029; B67D3/0035; B67D3/0038; F; F25; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A BOTTLE-WATER COLLER HAVING A CABINET WITH AN OPEN TOP AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT AN INVERTED BOTTLE OF WATER WITH ITS NECK EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, SAID COOLER COMPRISING: (A) A RESERVOIR TO RECEIVE WATER FROM SAID BOTTLE BY GRAVITY FLOW, (B) A DISPENSING FAUCET CONNECTED TO THE LOWER PART OF THE RESERVOIR FOR DRAWING OFF WATER THEREFROM AT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN THE RESERVOIR, (C) A TANK DISPOSED BELOW THE RESERVOIR, (D) A RESTRICTED FLOW CONNECTION BETWEEN THE RESERVOIR AND THE TANK TO MINIMIZE HEAT CONDUCTION THEREBETWEEN, (E) MEANS TO REFRIGERATE THE WATER IN SAID TANK AND INCLUDING AN EVAPORATOR OR COOLING COIL AROUND THE TANK, (F) HEAT INSULATION AROUND THE RESERVOIR AND TANK AND THEREBETWEEN, AND (G) A SECOND DISPENSING FAUCET CONNECTED TO THE TANK FOR DRAWING OFF WATER THEREFROM AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN THR RESERVOIR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A BOTTLE-WATER COLLER HAVING A CABINET WITH AN OPEN TOP AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT AN INVERTED BOTTLE OF WATER WITH ITS NECK EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, SAID COOLER COMPRISING: (A) A RESERVOIR TO RECEIVE WATER FROM SAID BOTTLE BY GRAVITY FLOW, (B) A DISPENSING FAUCET CONNECTED TO THE LOWER PART OF THE RESERVOIR FOR DRAWING OFF WATER THEREFROM AT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN THE RESERVOIR, (C) A TANK DISPOSED BELOW THE RESERVOIR, (D) A RESTRICTED FLOW CONNECTION BETWEEN THE RESERVOIR AND THE TANK TO MINIMIZE HEAT CONDUCTION THEREBETWEEN, (E) MEANS TO REFRIGERATE THE WATER IN SAID TANK AND INCLUDING AN EVAPORATOR OR COOLING COIL AROUND THE TANK, (F) HEAT INSULATION AROUND THE RESERVOIR AND TANK AND THEREBETWEEN, AND (G) A SECOND DISPENSING FAUCET CONNECTED TO THE TANK FOR DRAWING OFF WATER THEREFROM AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN THR RESERVOIR.
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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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |