US4764315A
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Water cooler and carbonator
Assignee: Veolia WTS Systems USA Inc
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Filing: 1987-08-12
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2007-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A water cooler and carbonator consisting of a water reservoir, apparatus for cooling the reservoir, and a carbonation chamber disposed within the reservoir. Cooled water is transferred to the chamber from the reservoir and a pressure regulated container is used to supply the chamber with carbon dioxide gas, resulting in the production of carbonated water.
Inventors
- 👤 Paolo E. Brusa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:06
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/0042; B67D1/0057; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/20; B01F23/23; B01F23/236; B01F23/2362; B01F35/00; B01F35/90; B01F2035/98; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A carbonation chamber for carbonating water disposed therein comprising in combination: a. a cylindrical tank, said tank having a first inlet at the top for supplying water and a second inlet at the top for supplying carbon dioxide to said tank; b. a baffle disposed within and at the bottom of said tank, said baffle dividing the tank into upper and lower chambers, said baffle having at least one port allowing the passage of water from the upper to the lower chamber; c. a first tube for withdrawing carbonated water disposed within said tank extending through said baffle and into said lower chamber and further extending through the top of said tank; d. a first water level sensor disposed within said tank; e. a second water level sensor disposed within said tank, said first and second sensors defining upper and lower water levels; and f. a second tube disposed within said tank's upper chamber through said second inlet, said second tube extending to and terminating below said first and second water level sensors for injecting carbon dioxide gas into water disposed in said tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A carbonation chamber for carbonating water disposed therein comprising in combination: a. a cylindrical tank, said tank having a first inlet at the top for supplying water and a second inlet at the top for supplying carbon dioxide to said tank; b. a baffle disposed within and at the bottom of said tank, said baffle dividing the tank into upper and lower chambers, said baffle having at least one port allowing the passage of water from the upper to the lower chamber; c. a first tube for withdrawing carbonated water disposed within said tank extending through said baffle and into said lower chamber and further extending through the top of said tank; d. a first water level sensor disposed within said tank; e. a second water level sensor disposed within said tank, said first and second sensors defining upper and lower water levels; and f. a second tube disposed within said tank's upper chamber through said second inlet, said second tube extending to and terminating below said first and second water level sensors for injecting carbon dioxide gas into water disposed in said tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including gas safety valve means disposed in the top of said tank for limiting the gas pressure within said tank to a selected limit.
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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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |