Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Fountains or drinking tubes and straws – Drinking
Patent
1983-01-13
1985-06-04
Nase, Jeffrey V.
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Fountains or drinking tubes and straws
Drinking
D 7304, E03B 920
Patent
active
045209600
ABSTRACT:
A barrier-free water cooler construction as disclosed comprising an enclosure having a forwardly projecting cabinet section having a single basin on the upper side thereof and providing for access by handicapped persons. The invention includes a water dispensing system including a control valve mechanism which is operated by any one of three actuating push bars located on the front and laterally opposite sides of the enclosure. The water system includes a unique water precooling arrangement to reduce cooling energy requirements and may be provided with a glass or similar receptacle filler option which, like the aforesaid moveable actuating push bars, is adapted for motion-impaired or otherwise handicapped users.
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Cushman Robert L.
Eveland Michael
Koester Arlan
Halsey Taylor Division of King-Seeley Thermos Co.
Nase Jeffrey V.
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