Patents by Inventor Steve W. Schwitters

Steve W. Schwitters has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 3995770
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing semi-frozen beverages containing water, a flavoring syrup and carbon dioxide in which the water and flavoring syrup are delivered under a pre-set substantially constant pressure through respective water and syrup flow restrictors to a mixed beverage delivery line so that the proportions of the water and syrup in the mixed beverage are controlled by the water and beverage flow restrictors. The apparatus includes mechanism for selectively passing water under the gas pressure in a reverse direction through the syrup flow restrictor to back flush and clean the same. The apparatus also includes mechanism for automatically controlling the flow of mixed beverage to the freezing chamber and the venting of gas from the freezing chamber to maintain the liquid in the chamber at a preselected level and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1976
    Assignee: Beatrice Foods Co.
    Inventor: Steve W. Schwitters