Abstract: A bottled water dispenser is similar in size to those available on the market today. An upright five gallon bottle slides onto a dolly and is held fast to the dolly by a stretch cord. The dolly with bottle is wheeled into the bottom of the dispenser. Alternately, the dispensing system may be assembled upon the dolly itself. A tube with a rubber stopper at one end and a check valve at the other end is inserted into the bottle. Pushing a button on the face plate of the dispenser cabinet activates an internal electric pump. The pump draws water from the bottle through the check valve and forces it out of the spigot under pressure. Internal solenoid valves force the water through a heating unit, cooling unit or filtration system before exiting through the spigot. Each temperature is achieved by pushing a different colored button on the face plate. The dispenser operates on 240 V AC, 120 V AC or 12 V DC. It has a built in auxiliary battery back up in the event of power outages or for portable use.

Abstract: An apparatus for priming a non self-priming fluid pump or siphon device includes three components: an outlet valve, priming pump and inlet check valve. All three components are integrated into the casting of the fluid pump or are attached separately to an already existing fluid pump or siphon device. Upon placement of the inlet check valve in a fluid, closing of the outlet valve and activation of the priming pump, positive air pressure and alternately negative air pressure are formed in the fluid pump. This action displaces air through the outlet valve and alternately draws fluid into the fluid pump from the inlet check valve. This action is repeated until the fluid pump is filled. The outlet valve is then opened and the fluid pump activated for use. The inlet check valve retains the fluid within the system regardless of whether the fluid source is depleted or the fluid pump deactivated.