Barrier-free water cooler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4520960
SERIAL NO

06457729

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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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  • ELKAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY;HALSEY TAYLOR DIVISION OF KING-SEELEY THERMOS CO.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cushman, Robert L Freeport, IL 10 197
Eveland, Michael Freeport, IL 3 37
Koester, Arlan Rock City, IL 2 25

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