Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
Patent 5678617 Issued on October 21, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 11, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 11, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1536188 1672910 2888205 3775883 3782729 Portable water fountain display apparatus Optical illusion beverage dispensing device Method and apparatus for creating a spectacular display Fast acting airpowered water displays Water displays InventorsApplicationNo. 526368 filed on 09/11/1995US Classes:141/392, MISCELLANEOUS (E.G., FILLING HEADS)40/406, DISPLAY DEVICE WITH GAS OR LIQUID MOVEMENT40/439, Fluid operated141/1, PROCESSES141/67, FLUENT CHARGE IMPELLED OR FLUID CURRENT CONVEYED INTO RECEIVER141/98, COMBINED222/129.1, Cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks239/16, FOUNTAINS OR DRINKING TUBES AND STRAWS239/18, With illuminating means239/23Liquid pump, pulsator or followerExaminersPrimary: Jacyna, J. CasimerAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB67D 001/00AbstractThis invention involves a Jumping Drink Bar Device. This document discloses a novelty device for installation in a bar or counter whereby when a patron orders a specific drink the bartender or host places a drinking glass upon a designated location on top of the bar and, unknown to the patron, activates a hidden control. The drink then seems to hop from some remote spot on the bar and take one or more leaps, ultimately landing in the patron's glass.Field of SearchFOUNTAINS OR DRINKING TUBES AND STRAWSOrnamental With illuminating means With ground distributing means (e.g., lawn sprinklers) With recirculating means With reversible feed and waste chambers Fluid pressure discharging means (e.g., aspirating) Liquid pump, pulsator or follower PROCESSES FLUENT CHARGE IMPELLED OR FLUID CURRENT CONVEYED INTO RECEIVER COMBINED MISCELLANEOUS (E.G., FILLING HEADS) Cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks DISPLAY DEVICE WITH GAS OR LIQUID MOVEMENT With dispersion of fluid medium DISPLAY DEVICE WITH FREE ARTICLE MOVEMENT Fluid operated Selective or intermittent illumination | |
