Patents Assigned to Aquatec, Inc.
  • Bottled water cooler apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5002201
    Abstract: A water dispensing system and method for carbonating water from a bottled water supply includes a carbonator that is controlled by electrical components which are coupled to fluid lines associated with the carbonator for remotely controlling the liquid level in the carbonator in response to the volumetric absorption of carbon dioxide in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Aquatec Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Hancock, Richard K. McKibbin
  • Diffuser for aeration basin
    Patent number: 4981623
    Abstract: Generally there is provided an elastomeric diffuser membrane configured to overlie a planar base and to wrap around the edge. A plurality of lobe extensions of the membrane protrude under the base and are interconnected by a strap to secure the membrane to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: AquaTec, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Ryan
  • Low pressure, high efficiency carbonator and method
    Patent number: 4850269
    Abstract: An improved method and means for carbonating water includes an inexpensive pressure vessel that operates at low fluid pressures, and that is selectively vented of accumulated atmospheric gases to maintain high carbonating efficiency. Supplemental gasification of the dispensed liquid and selective cooling techniques used on the inlet water and on the carbonator promote high-level carbonation on low volume usage of pressurized carbon dioxide gas. Post-mix apparatus and method produce flavored soft drinks with only minimum additional equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Aquatec, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Hancock, Marvin M. May