Abstract: An automatic filter shutoff device removably connected to a water container and in fluid communication with a water dispenser, which is adapted to monitor water dispensing and disable dispensing after a predetermined amount of water usage. The device includes a housing containing a water filter and removably connected to the water container; a monitoring and disabling mechanism having a shutoff apparatus moveable between first and second locations, the first location being one in which water dispensing is monitored by the mechanism, and the second location being one in which the mechanism is placed in an interfering position with the connection between the housing and the water container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 18, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 12, 2002
Assignee:
Elkay Manufacturing Co.
Inventors:
Michael Pluta, Steven A. Griffin, Howard Meinert, Michael S. Marszalec, Edward Donselman
Abstract: A hygienic liquid dispensing system includes a removable mounting apparatus adapted to fit on the upper portion of a water cooler cabinet and to define an annular ring for supporting the shoulder of an inverted bottle or container thereon. The mounting apparatus also defines a tapered entry portion having a closed inner wall extending downwardly and inwardly from the annular ring for receiving the neck of the inverted container therein. The container neck opening is closed by a cap having a lid portion to overlie and sealingly close the opening and an annular skirt portion extending axially away from the lid to surround a portion of the container neck. The lid portion is provided with an axially inwardly extending recess including an outer sleeve and an inner plug portion connected thereto.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 6, 1993
Date of Patent:
March 1, 1994
Assignee:
Elkay Manufacturing Co.
Inventors:
Henry E. Baker, John B. Baker, David H. Baker, Peter K. Baker, Edward H. Donselman, Ronald C. Katz