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Plumbing module for bottled water cooler

US4881380A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1988
Grant dateNov 21, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D2210/00097
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The plumbing module is a self-contained fully operational unit which provides the capabililty of supplying both hot or room temperature and refrigerated water or other beverages. The module may be adapted without significant modification to a wide range of products and uses, including bottled water coolers, drinking fountains and beverage dispensers. A dual parallel condenser coil in the refrigeration system takes approximately one-half the space of conventional coils and provides adequate heat dissipation without requiring forced air cooling fans.

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