US3892335A
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Beverage dispenser
Assignee: Lancer Partnership Ltd
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Filing: 1973-11-30
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1993-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A dispenser for dispensing cool beverages which insures that every drink is cool, yet still has a large maximum serving capacity. The beverage dispenser has a cooling unit mounted for quick connection and disconnection on a tank with cooling coils immersed in a cooling liquid such as water. The beverage conduits are located on the inside of the cooling coils with the entrance and the exit of the beverage conduits into the tank being under the cooling coils and up over the side of the tank. A baffle plate is located between the cooling coils and the entrance and exit of the beverage conduits to prevent freeze-up of the beverage lines upon an accumulation of ice around the cooling coils. A propeller is located in the center of the liquid to insure proper circulation for maximum cooling. The drink dispenser is located at the exit of the beverage line so that every drink is cooled.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred A Schroeder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:33
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/0857; B67D1/0858; B67D1/0861; B67D1/0864; B67D1/0015; B67D1/0021; F; F25; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/002; F25D31/003; B67D2210/00; B67D2210/00028; B67D2210/00031; B67D2210/00047; B67D2210/00099; B67D2210/00104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A beverage dispenser for dispensing cool beverages from a supply stored at ambient temperatures, said dispenser comprising: a receptacle having a wall and containing a cooling liquid; beverage conduits for conducting said beverages through said receptacle, said beverage conduits being immersed in said liquid and located around the center of said receptacle; cooling unit for cooling said liquid having cooling conduits immersed in said liquid around said beverage conduits, said cooling unit being removable without disconnecting said beverage conduits; a baffle plate in said recetacle adjacent to but spaced from said wall providing a tempering space, said beverage conduits passing through said tempering space for a substantial distince and then exiting from said receptacle said baffle also permitting a circulation of said cooling liquid between said tempering space and said cooling conduits, said baffle plate protecting said beverage conduits from freezing, yet helping to maintain every dispensed drink below a predetermined temperature for serving; and means for dispensing said cool beverages from said beverage conduits.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A beverage dispenser for dispensing cool beverages from a supply stored at ambient temperatures, said dispenser comprising: a receptacle having a wall and containing a cooling liquid; beverage conduits for conducting said beverages through said receptacle, said beverage conduits being immersed in said liquid and located around the center of said receptacle; cooling unit for cooling said liquid having cooling conduits immersed in said liquid around said beverage conduits, said cooling unit being removable without disconnecting said beverage conduits; a baffle plate in said recetacle adjacent to but spaced from said wall providing a tempering space, said beverage conduits passing through said tempering space for a substantial distince and then exiting from said receptacle said baffle also permitting a circulation of said cooling liquid between said tempering space and said cooling conduits, said baffle plate protecting said beverage conduits from freezing, yet helping to maintain every dispensed drink below a predetermined temperature for serving; and means for dispensing said cool beverages from said beverage conduits.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 1 further comprises means for circulating said cooling liquid within said receptacle and means for measuring the temperature of said cooling liquid to regulate said cooling unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 2 wherein said beverage conduits exit over the top of said receptacle and said cooling unit sits on the top of said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 3 wherein all beverage conduits enter and exit over the same wall of said receptacle, said receptacle being of a rectangular type with said baffle plate forming a fifth wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 4 wherein the baffle plate has a top portion that extends substantially vertical between said beverage conduits and said cooling conduits and a bottom portion that extends substantially horizontal between said beverage conduits and said cooling conduits, said baffle plate having a means for removably attaching to a wall of said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 4 wherein said beverage conduits are arranged in a rectangular accordion shape with the center thereof containing said circulating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 4 wherein said beverage conduits are arranged in a spiral around the circulating means which is located in the center of said receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 1 wherein said beverages are mixed from a syrup in said dispensing means, said beverage conduits having a plurality of conduits for each dispensing means to mix said beverages, all beverage conduits being cooled by said cooling liquid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 8 wherein a single beverage conduit supplies carbonated water for mixing with the syrup for different type beverage drinks to be mixed from syRups.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The beverage dispenser as recited in claim 8 wherein a single beverage conduit supplies water for mixing with concentrated drinks for different type beverages.
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) | 1978-06-30 | 1978-12-30 | 1979-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-30 | 1982-12-30 | 1983-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-30 | 1986-12-30 | 1987-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |