Bottled water dispensing cabinet
US5573142A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00154
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A water dispensing apparatus having a cabinet providing a water bottle holding compartment having a deployable ramp to assist in loading an upright water bottle into the cabinet, a front mounted alcove with a paddle switch having a stepped outer surface to allow activation by small and large diameter containers, an electrical interlock switch for avoiding inadvertent dispensing of hot water, and a reserve tank having a low water level alarm switch activating a light annunciator and a vent check valve arrangement for venting the reserve tank during water flow. The cabinet is adapted to receive a filter unit in lieu of a water bottle.
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