US3811604A
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Liquid dispensing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-16
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1993-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A cabinet housed dispenser for the simultaneous filling of a tray of drinking glasses. Multiple valve stems seat within discharge orifices with the stems urged upwardly to an open position by a cam or solenoid actuated plate. Spring means seats each valve stem downwardly to a closed position. Diversion means divert a trough carried water flow into multiple recessed areas of equal size for the collection therein of an equal volume of liquid which is subsequently discharged into each glass. A modified form of the dispenser includes a float actuated valve to regulate the flow of incoming fluid into a tank. An operator lever uniformly controls the flow from each tank orifice.
Inventors
- 👤 E Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:39
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/12; B67D1/14; B67D1/1405; B67D3/00; B67D2210/00; B67D2210/00028; B67D2210/00065; B67D2210/00068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A dispensing device for dispensing uniform fluid quantities, said device comprising, a base for the reception of a quantity of glasses or the like to be filled to a desired level, a tank structure above said base, a bottom wall of the tank structure defining rows of discharge orifices, said tank structure additionally defines rows of recessed areas of uniform size with each of said areas in communication with one of said orifices, said areas for the momentary storage of a like quantity of fluid prior to discharge into a glass or other vessel, a trough, a tubular conduit disposed within the trough, diversion means disposed within said trough to divert a flow of water therefrom into said recessed areas to fill said areas, said diversion means positionable to terminate fluid diversion during emptying of the recessed areas to prevent entry of additional fluid into said areas during a glass filling operation, and a valve assembly including valve stems, the lower ends of which normally close said orifices, a valve plate engaging each of said valve stems for lifting same simultaneously out of orifice engagement, operator controlleD means engagable with said plate for lifting the plate and all of said valve stems for simultaneously filling of the glasses at a uniform rate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A dispensing device for dispensing uniform fluid quantities, said device comprising, a base for the reception of a quantity of glasses or the like to be filled to a desired level, a tank structure above said base, a bottom wall of the tank structure defining rows of discharge orifices, said tank structure additionally defines rows of recessed areas of uniform size with each of said areas in communication with one of said orifices, said areas for the momentary storage of a like quantity of fluid prior to discharge into a glass or other vessel, a trough, a tubular conduit disposed within the trough, diversion means disposed within said trough to divert a flow of water therefrom into said recessed areas to fill said areas, said diversion means positionable to terminate fluid diversion during emptying of the recessed areas to prevent entry of additional fluid into said areas during a glass filling operation, and a valve assembly including valve stems, the lower ends of which normally close said orifices, a valve plate engaging each of said valve stems for lifting same simultaneously out of orifice engagement, operator controlleD means engagable with said plate for lifting the plate and all of said valve stems for simultaneously filling of the glasses at a uniform rate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The dispensing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tank structure includes a fluid operated valve operable to maintain a fluid quantity within the tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The dispensing device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said operator controlled means comprises pairs of cam elements uniformly acting on said valve plate at spaced apart locations to lift same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The dispensing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said operator controlled means includes multiple cams, means linking each of said cams to a central actuating shaft whereby uniform upward forces may be imparted to the valve plate at spaced apart locations to lift same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
195 words
A dispensing device for water or beverages, said device comprising, a base for the reception of a tray bearing a multitude of glasses or the like to be filled to a desired level, a tank structure above said base and served by an inlet and an outlet, said tank structure defining rows of recessed areas with each of said areas in communication with a discharging orifice, a trough adjacent said areas and in communication with said inlet and outlet, diversion means positionable in one direction within said trough to block fluid flow therethrough causing filling of the recessed areas, said diversion means positionable in an opposite direction permitting unimpeded trough flow coincident with the discharge of fluid from said recessed areas whereby the entry of additional fluid into said areas during glass filling is prevented, and a valve assembly including valve stems the lower ends of which normally closing said orifices, a valve plate engaging each of said valve stems for simultaneous lifting of same to an orifice opening position, operator controlled means engagable with said plate for lifting the plate and said valve stems for simultaneously filling of the glasses at a uniform rate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
195 words
A dispensing device for water or beverages, said device comprising, a base for the reception of a tray bearing a multitude of glasses or the like to be filled to a desired level, a tank structure above said base and served by an inlet and an outlet, said tank structure defining rows of recessed areas with each of said areas in communication with a discharging orifice, a trough adjacent said areas and in communication with said inlet and outlet, diversion means positionable in one direction within said trough to block fluid flow therethrough causing filling of the recessed areas, said diversion means positionable in an opposite direction permitting unimpeded trough flow coincident with the discharge of fluid from said recessed areas whereby the entry of additional fluid into said areas during glass filling is prevented, and a valve assembly including valve stems the lower ends of which normally closing said orifices, a valve plate engaging each of said valve stems for simultaneous lifting of same to an orifice opening position, operator controlled means engagable with said plate for lifting the plate and said valve stems for simultaneously filling of the glasses at a uniform rate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The dispensing device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said diversion means comprises a gate, a flow deflector integral with said gate, said deflector having a concave surface disposed above the trough for the lateral deflection of fluid outwardly and downwardly into the recessed areas.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The dispensing device as claimed in claim 6 additionally including a tubular conduit disposed within said trough interposed between said inlet and said gate and discharging fluid in the proximity of said gate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispensing device as claimed in claim 6 wherein said operator controlled means includes cam elements acting on said valve plate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |