Countertop water dispenser
US6871675B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2307/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact, countertop water dispenser preferably dispensing ambient, chilled or hot water, and preferably allowing single-hand dispensing of ambient and child water, as well as child-resistant hot water dispensing. In one embodiment, powered by thermoelectrics, a side-mounted water container feeds a first reservoir, which feeds a second reservoir in liquid communication with hot and cold tanks. Predetermined reservoir water levels may be maintained by float switches and solenoid valves may be used to enable/disable water flow from the tanks and dispensing. Many other features are provided as described below.
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