US3744764A
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Agitating apparatus
Assignee: Coca-Cola Co
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Filing: 1971-02-02
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-02-02
Abstract
Abstract An agitating apparatus is described wherein an improved agitator system is employed in cooperation with a container so as to thoroughly mix a dispensable fluid which is positioned within the container and wherein the container has a removable top or cover portion. The agitator system includes a magnetic coupling arrangement associated therewith which is driven by a fluid motor impeller. The impeller is driven by a fluid which is customarily available at little or no cost and which is further utilized in the system or subsequently dispensed with the concentrate so as to eliminate the requirement of discarding the same. A removable stirring element is suspended from the container top or cover portion in order to prevent the same from being lost or being interferred with during the cleaning or replacement of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 J Sedam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F33/00; B01F33/45; B01F33/453; B01F33/4537; B01F35/00; B01F35/71; B01F35/712; B01F35/717; B01F35/71805; B01F35/80; B01F35/896
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
An agitator dispenser having a container for holding an additive fluid to be dispensed wherein: agitating means are provided for agitating a dispensable additive fluid and wherein driving means are provided for driving the agitating means, torque being applied to the driving means by another fluid to be dispensed with the additive (the dispensable) fluid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
An agitator dispenser having a container for holding an additive fluid to be dispensed wherein: agitating means are provided for agitating a dispensable additive fluid and wherein driving means are provided for driving the agitating means, torque being applied to the driving means by another fluid to be dispensed with the additive (the dispensable) fluid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 1, wherein the driving means for driving the agitating means comprises a magnetic coupling means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 1, wherein the driving means comprises an impeller having an inlet and outlet connection for the dispensable fluid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 1, wherein the agitating means comprises a magnetic element immersed within the container holding the additive fluid so as to form a magnetic coupling with said driving means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 4, wherein the magnetic element is suspended within the container holding the additive fluid from a removable top or cover for the container so as to provide an easily removable agitator element and prevent the same from being lost during the cleaning or replacement of the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 1, wherein conduit means are provided for routing the dispensed fluid from the driving means to a conditioning chamber prior to being dispensed with the additive from the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 6, wherein the additive within the container comprises a beverage extract.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 7 wherein control means are provided for intermittent operation of the agitating means immediately preCeding dispensing of the extract.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 7 wherein conduit means are provided for routing the dispensed fluid to a conditioning chamber prior to being dispensed with the extract.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 1, wherein control means are provided for intermittent agitation of the additive fluid within the container immediately preceding dispensing of the same.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 1 wherein the dispensible fluid comprises a pre-mix beverage and wherein a dip tube is provided within the container for withdrawal of the pre-mix beverage.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
An agitator dispenser as defined in claim 11 wherein a serving nozzle means are provided for dispensing the pre-mix beverage after operation of the agitating means by the pre-mix beverage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |