公开(公告)号：US5560211A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-01

申请号：US446433

申请日：1995-05-22

Applicant: Glen L. Parker

Inventor： Glen L. Parker

IPC: B67D1/08 ,  B67D3/00 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25C1/12

CPC classification number: F25D31/002 ,  B67D1/0869 ,  B67D3/0009 ,  B67D3/0029 ,  F25B21/04 ,  F25C1/12 ,  F25B2321/0212 ,  F25B2700/2107 ,  F25C2600/02 ,  F25C2700/02 ,  F25D2331/803

Abstract: A water cooler having a container with a reservoir for storing water has a thermoelectric module operable to cool a conductor plate and form ice in the reservoir. A temperature sensor connected to the plate senses the temperature of the plate and activates a timer when the temperature is below the temperature at which water freezes. The timer operates a selected period of time to allow a block of ice to be formed on the plate. A photoelectric sensor operable to sense a selected size of the block of ice functions to actuate a switching device that changes the polarity of the electric power supplied to the thermoelectric module to supply heat energy to the plate to release the block of ice from the plate. The released block of ice floats in the water in the reservoir and cools the water.

公开(公告)号：US5527009A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-18

申请号：US296431

申请日：1994-08-26

Applicant: Donald K. Allen

Inventor： Donald K. Allen

IPC: B67D3/00 ,  A47F5/12

CPC classification number: B67D3/0029

Abstract: The present invention entails a wall-mounted bucket holder and pourer. The wall-mounted bucket holder and pourer includes a wall frame structure that is designed to be mounted to the side of a wall. Pivotally mounted in the wall mounting frame structure is a bucket holder and pourer that is pivotable from an upright position to an inclined pouring position.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种壁挂式铲斗保持架和扶手。 壁挂式铲斗保持架和扶手包括设计成安装在墙壁一侧的壁架结构。 枢轴安装在墙壁安装框架结构中的是一个铲斗保持架和扶手，它可以从直立位置枢转到倾斜的倾倒位置。

公开(公告)号：US5526961A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-18

申请号：US539969

申请日：1995-10-06

Applicant: Bruce D. Burrows

Inventor： Bruce D. Burrows

IPC: B67D1/08 ,  B67D3/00 ,  B67D5/06

CPC classification number: B67D1/0835 ,  B67D3/0029 ,  B67D3/0032 ,  B67D3/0038

Abstract: An improved actuator probe assembly is provided for a bottled water station of the type having an actuator probe for engaging and opening a valved bottle cap on an inverted water bottle. The probe assembly comprises an inner support funnel and an outer adapter sleeve retained by a probe fitting in assembled relation with a cover plate adapted for mounting onto a station housing in a position over an upwardly open water reservoir. The support funnel extends downwardly through a central opening in the cover plate and defines a cup-shaped receiver structure for receiving and supporting an inverted water bottle, with the probe fitting positioned at a lower end of the support funnel and including the actuator probe. The adapter sleeve is carried about the support funnel and includes an outwardly radiating diaphragm member for closing the top of the reservoir when the cover plate is installed onto the station housing. A pair of annular seals located respectively on the support funnel and on the diaphragm member sealingly engage upper and lower surfaces of the cover plate. The seal on the diaphragm member additionally engages and seals with the reservoir. A vent path having a filter element therein extends from the reservoir through the diaphragm member and support funnel to the exterior of the bottled water station.

公开(公告)号：US5377878A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-03

申请号：US151005

申请日：1993-11-12

Applicant: Donald S. Rainey ,  Sharon R. Rainey

Inventor： Donald S. Rainey ,  Sharon R. Rainey

IPC: B67D3/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  B67D5/62

CPC classification number: F25D31/007 ,  B67D3/0009 ,  B67D3/0029 ,  F25D2303/081

Abstract: A container supporting and dispensing apparatus for supporting a bottle in a sloped position and dispensing the contents of the bottle through a valve. The device includes a valve assembly which may be threadably coupled to an associated bottle. The valve assembly can then be secured to a container support which positions the bottle in a sloped position to facilitate gravity assisted dispensing through the valve assembly. An alternate embodiment of the present invention includes a pump assembly for re-pressurizing the bottle after use. A further alternate embodiment includes both an ice tray for containing ice within the container support and a water circulation assembly for collecting chilled water from the ice tray and cascading the chilled water over the associated bottle to provide a cooling effect to the contents of the bottle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将瓶子支撑在倾斜位置并通过阀门分配瓶子内容物的容器支撑和分配装置。 该装置包括阀组件，其可以螺纹连接到相关联的瓶子。 然后可以将阀门组件固定到容器支架上，该容器支架将瓶定位在倾斜位置，以促进通过阀组件的重力辅助分配。 本发明的替代实施例包括一个用于在使用后再加压瓶子的泵组件。 另一替代实施例包括用于容纳容器支架内的冰的冰托盘和用于从冰托盘收集冷冻水并将冷冻水级联到相关瓶子上的水循环组件，以向瓶子的内容物提供冷却效果。

公开(公告)号：US5288200A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-22

申请号：US977916

申请日：1992-11-18

Applicant: Willy Burgers ,  Rabih Nassif

Inventor： Willy Burgers ,  Rabih Nassif

IPC: B65G65/23 ,  B67D3/00

CPC classification number: B67D3/0029 ,  B65G65/23 ,  B67D3/0083

Abstract: An installer comprising a supporting structure and a carriage adapted to carry a water bottle. The carriage is mounted on the supporting structure for movement along a path between a loading position in which the carriage is adapted to receive the water bottle and an unloading position in which the carriage is at a higher elevation than in the loading position and inverted with respect to the loading position. A stopper is mounted on the carriage for movement with the carriage between the loading and unloading positions. The stopper is movable between a closed position in which it essentially closes a mouth of the water bottle and an open position in which the stopper is displaced from the closed position. A cam system is carried by the supporting structure and is responsive to the carriage approaching the unloading position for moving the stopper from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract translation: 一种安装件，包括支撑结构和适于携带水瓶的托架。 滑架安装在支撑结构上，用于沿着滑架适于接纳水壶的装载位置与卸载位置之间的路径移动，在该卸载位置，滑架位于比装载位置更高的高度，并相对于 到装载位置。 一个止动器安装在滑架上，使滑架在装载和卸载位置之间移动。 止动器可在关闭位置之间移动，在该关闭位置，其基本上封闭水瓶的口部和止动器从关闭位置移开的打开位置。 凸轮系统由支撑结构承载，并且响应于滑架接近卸载位置，以将止动器从关闭位置移动到打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US5213597A

公开(公告)日：1993-05-25

申请号：US816213

申请日：1992-01-03

Applicant: Gary J. Campbell

Inventor： Gary J. Campbell

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/24 ,  B67D3/00

CPC classification number: B67D3/0029

Abstract: An air filter assembly for a water supply bottle used with a bottle water dispenser. The air filter has a tubular member for attachment to the neck of the water bottle. A breather tube is attached to the side of the tubular member and an air filter is attached to the breather tube. When the water bottle is inverted into a reservoir in a bottled water dispenser, the water drains from the supply bottle until the end of the tubular member is immersed in the water and the partial vacuum in the supply bottle prevents any further water flow. The water in the reservoir can rise and submerge the breather tube connection point to the tubular member. When the water in the reservoir drops below the connection point air will pass through the filter into the bottle to release more water. A check valve can be used in the breather tube to prevent the entry of air into the water supply bottle if the air filter on the breather tube is removed. The air filter assembly can be attached to the neck of the water supply bottle or it can be mounted in the reservoir so the water supply bottle can be connected when inverted or placed in the bottle stand.

Abstract translation: 用于瓶装水器的供水瓶的空气过滤器组件。 空气过滤器具有用于附接到水瓶颈部的管状构件。 通气管附接到管状构件的侧面，并且空气过滤器附接到通气管。 当水瓶倒置成瓶装水器中的储存器时，水从供应瓶排出直到管状构件的端部浸入水中，并且供应瓶中的部分真空防止任何进一步的水流动。 储存器中的水可以升高并将通气管连接点淹没在管状构件上。 当水箱中的水分下降到连接点以下时，空气将通过过滤器进入瓶子以释放更多的水。 如果呼吸管上的空气过滤器被移除，则可以在通气管中使用止回阀，以防止空气进入供水瓶。 空气过滤器组件可以附接到供水瓶的颈部，或者可以安装在储存器中，以便在倒置或放置在瓶架中时可以连接供水瓶。

公开(公告)号：US5121612A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-16

申请号：US685205

申请日：1991-04-15

Applicant: Etienne Guay ,  Robert McNabb

Inventor： Etienne Guay ,  Robert McNabb

IPC: B67D3/00

CPC classification number: B67D3/0029 ,  B67D3/0009

Abstract: For separating cooled and uncooled water in a refrigerated bottled drinking water cooler well, a floating receiving reservoir floats in the well and has an upper edge resting on or above a surface of water in the well, the reservoir having an open top surface and being supplied by uncooled water from a mouth of a drinking water bottle turned upside down and submerged in the reservoir. A conduit communicates the reservoir with a first water outlet as the floating reservoir moves up and down in the well. Drawing water from the first outlet causes a level of uncooled water in the reservoir to be lowered until air enters the mouth and water from the bottle is emitted into the receiving reservoir. Drawing water from a second outlet connected to the well causes a level of the surface of water in the well and thus of the uncooled water in the floating reservoir to drop until air enters the mouth and water overfills the receiving reservoir pouring over the upper edge into the well. The separator improves the separate supply of cooled and uncooled water from a refrigerated bottled drinking water cooler.

Abstract translation: 为了在冷藏瓶装饮用水冷却器井中分离冷却和未冷却的水，浮动接收容器浮在井中并且具有搁置在井中的水表面上或上方的上边缘，储存器具有敞开的顶表面并且被供应 通过饮用水瓶口的未冷却的水倒置并浸没在储存器中。 当浮动储存器在井中上下移动时，导管将储存器与第一出水口连通。 从第一出口抽出水，导致贮存器中的未冷却水的水平降低，直到空气进入口腔，并且来自瓶子的水被排放到接收容器中。 从连接到井的第二出口抽取水导致井中的水表面的水平，从而浮动储存器中的未冷却水的水平下降，直到空气进入口腔，并且水溢出在上边缘处倾倒的接收储存器 那个井 分离器改进了冷藏瓶装饮用水冷却器的冷却和未冷却水的单独供应。

公开(公告)号：US4982840A

公开(公告)日：1991-01-08

申请号：US434095

申请日：1989-11-08

Applicant: Christopher C. Bidwell ,  Dewalt W. Fowler

Inventor： Christopher C. Bidwell ,  Dewalt W. Fowler

IPC: A47F3/00 ,  B67D3/00 ,  F25D3/06

CPC classification number: A47F3/00 ,  B67D3/0029 ,  F25D3/06 ,  F25D2331/802 ,  F25D2331/809

Abstract: A method and apparatus for converting a barrel type unit into an assembly for holding chilled products, particularly, barrel units having an upper annular portion of a smaller circumference as compared to other annular portions thereof, the barrel unit also including top and bottom end closure walls, the method including supplying a kit of separate components including a tub member adapted to hold ice and product positioned therein, and a sizing device for determining the proper location for severing the barrel side wall, the tub member having an annular support flange associated with the upper portion thereof adapted to be cooperatively engageable with a peripheral edge portion of the barrel unit when the barrel unit is severed at a particular location therearound, the sizing device enabling a user to locate the particular location on the barrel side wall at which to sever the same such that the annular edge resulting therefrom will be compatible with the annular support flange associated with the tub member. Once the proper severance location is determined, the barrel unit is severed at such predetermined location and the tub member is positioned therewithin such that the annular support flange engages the severed edge portion of the barrel unit. The tub member may also include a fluid outlet to drain the waste water from the melted ice which will accumulate therein, and drain tubing can be provided and attached to conduct the waste water from the tub member to a suitable location exterior the assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将桶形单元转换成用于保持冷冻产品的组件的方法和装置，特别是具有与其其它环形部分相比较小圆周的上环形部分的筒单元，筒单元还包括顶端封闭壁和底端封闭壁 该方法包括提供包括适于保持冰的桶构件和定位在其中的产品的单独部件的套件以及用于确定用于切断筒侧壁的适当位置的定尺寸装置，所述桶构件具有与该侧壁相关联的环形支撑凸缘 当筒单元在其周围的特定位置处被切断时，上部适于与筒单元的周边边缘部分协作地接合，该尺寸调节装置使得使用者能够将滚筒侧壁上的特定位置定位在切割 使得由其产生的环形边缘将与环形支撑凸缘相关联 与浴缸成员一起。 一旦确定了适当的分离位置，则筒单元在这样的预定位置处被切断，并且桶构件定位在其中，使得环形支撑凸缘接合筒单元的切断的边缘部分。 浴缸构件还可以包括流体出口，以从将积聚在其中的熔融的冰排出废水，并且可以设置和附接排水管，以将废水从桶构件传导到组件外部的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US4303109A

公开(公告)日：1981-12-01

申请号：US124865

申请日：1980-02-26

Applicant: Donald P. Cohen

Inventor： Donald P. Cohen

IPC: A47G23/02 ,  B60N3/10 ,  B60N3/18 ,  B67D3/00 ,  B65B3/04

CPC classification number: B60N3/103 ,  A47G23/02 ,  B60N3/18 ,  B67D3/0029 ,  Y10S224/926

Abstract: A beverage dispenser holder which is adapted for ready installation on a vehicle dashboard, such as an automobile dashboard, and which may be easily removed for installation in another vehicle, when desired, includes a body portion for holding the dispenser in dispensing position, a strip of material for supporting the body portion to an upper surface of the vehicle dashboard, as by a hook and loop type fastener, and strip means for holding the body portion to (and away from) a lower portion of the dashboard, preferably also by a hook and loop fastener. It is preferred that the holder be of a synthetic organic polymeric material of suitable strength and flexibility for the desired purpose and that the beverage dispenser be held in inverted dispensing position, with a dispensing valve at the bottom end (when inverted) thereof. The holder preferably includes means for supporting a cup below the beverage dispenser and the strips for fastening onto upper and lower portions of the dashboard may be transversely scored or weakened to facilitate cutting or bending, as desired, so as to conform to the dashboard. Also within the invention are a combination of a beverage dispenser and a holder, as described, installed on a vehicle dashboard, and a dispensing valve-seal combination for a beverage container, especially useful for dispensing beverage from such a container, in inverted position.

Abstract translation: 一种饮料分配器保持器，其适于准备安装在诸如汽车仪表板的车辆仪表板上，并且如果需要，可以容易地移除以安装在另一车辆中，包括用于将分配器保持在分配位置的主体部分，条带 用于将身体部分支撑到车辆仪表板的上表面的材料，例如通过钩环型紧固件和用于将主体部分保持到（并远离）仪表板的下部的条带装置，优选地还通过 钩环紧固件。 优选地，保持器是合适的强度和柔性的合成有机聚合材料，用于所需目的，并且饮料分配器保持在倒置的分配位置，其中分配阀位于底端（当其倒置时）。 保持器优选地包括用于支撑饮料分配器下方的杯子的装置，并且用于紧固到仪表板的上部和下部上的条可以被横向划分或削弱，以便于根据需要切割或弯曲以符合仪表板。 本发明还包括饮料分配器和安装在车辆仪表板上的饮料分配器和保持器的组合，以及用于饮料容器的分配阀 - 密封组合件，特别适用于在倒置位置从这种容器分配饮料。

公开(公告)号：US4036382A

公开(公告)日：1977-07-19

申请号：US613615

申请日：1975-09-15

Applicant: Eric Perry ,  Roy T. Heath ,  Lee F. Rost ,  Braughler Cowan

Inventor： Eric Perry ,  Roy T. Heath ,  Lee F. Rost ,  Braughler Cowan

IPC: B66F9/02 ,  B67D3/00 ,  B65B21/02

CPC classification number: B67D3/0029 ,  B66F9/02 ,  B67D3/0083

Abstract: A bottle handling apparatus for placing a bottle of water, or the like into a water cooler or water dispensing stand. The bottle is lifted from floor level then rotated in order that the neck of the bottle may engage the water inlet of the cooler.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将一瓶水等放置在水冷却器或水分配支架中的瓶装卸装置。 瓶子从地板层抬起然后旋转，以便瓶子的颈部可以接合冷却器的进水口。