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Pump chambers minimizing formation of deposits

US4300870A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1979
Grant dateNov 17, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 12, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/542
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Pump chambers usable in beverage makers, for example, have a liquid-contacting heated surface provided with abrupt discontinuities--e.g. sharp edges or corners--to promote flaking-off of mineral deposits. These edges may be fins of rectangular or triangular cross-section.

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