IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0965343
(2004-10-14)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Betkowski, Brian R.
- Betkowski, Robert
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
7 |
초록
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A seat portion removably receives and stores a container for a beverage or other liquid, and a dispensing assembly is coupled to the container for dispensing the beverage. Preferably, the seat portion includes a shell that covers a cushion, and the cushion or a frame under the cushion has a cavity f
A seat portion removably receives and stores a container for a beverage or other liquid, and a dispensing assembly is coupled to the container for dispensing the beverage. Preferably, the seat portion includes a shell that covers a cushion, and the cushion or a frame under the cushion has a cavity for receiving the container. The container and dispensing assembly can be inserted into the shell for conveniently and safely storing the beverage, the dispensing assembly can be accessed to dispense the beverage, and the container can be removed from the shell for cleaning and refilling.
대표청구항
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1. A combination sitting and liquid-dispensing device, comprising:a) a seat portion for sifting upon;b) a container for liquid, the container fully contained within the seat portion; andc) a dispensing assembly coupled to the container for dispensing the liquid therefrom, the dispensing assembly ful
1. A combination sitting and liquid-dispensing device, comprising:a) a seat portion for sifting upon;b) a container for liquid, the container fully contained within the seat portion; andc) a dispensing assembly coupled to the container for dispensing the liquid therefrom, the dispensing assembly fully contained within the seat portion, the dispensing assembly including a liquid line with a first end and a second end, the first end of the liquid line connected to the container and the second end of the liquid line adapted to dispense the liquid therethrough wherein the liquid line is flexible and movable between a stored position with the dispensing assembly retracted into and concealed within the seat portion and a dispensing position with the second end of the liquid line extending from the seat portion.2. The device of claim 1, wherein the seat portion includes a shell and the container is removably received within the shell.3. The device of claim 2, wherein the shell includes a slot with a closure operable to close the slot to retain and conceal the container within the shell and operable to open the slot to remove the container from the shell for cleaning.4. The device of claim 3, wherein the seat portion includes a cushion defining a cavity configured to removably receive the container, the cushion received within the shell.5. The device of claim 1, wherein the container comprises a flexible bladder that compresses under a user's weight when sat upon to dispense the liquid by the compression.6. The device of claim 1, wherein the dispensing assembly further includes a coupling that connects the first end of the liquid line to the container, a valve in the liquid line, and a nozzle coupled to the second end of the liquid line, wherein the valve is operable to dispense the liquid through the nozzle.7. The device of claim 1, wherein the coupling comprises a removable coupling so that the dispensing assembly can be detached from the container for cleaning and refilling.8. The device of claim 1, wherein the sitting device is portable.9. The device of claim 1, wherein the seat portion includes a rigid frame defining a cavity configured to removably receive the container.10. The device of claim 9, wherein the rigid frame has an inclined inner base surface upon which the container rests for dispensing the liquid by gravity.11. The device of claim 9, wherein the seat portion further includes a cushion positioned atop the rigid frame.12. A combination sitting and liquid-dispensing device, comprising:a) a seat portion for sitting upon;b) a container for liquid, the container fully contained within the seat portion; andc) a dispensing assembly coupled to the container for dispensing the liquid therefrom, the dispensing assembly fully contained within the seat portion, wherein the dispensing assembly includes a nozzle through which the liquid is dispensed and the seat portion includes an elastic element coupled to the dispensing assembly for biasing the nozzle to a retracted position.13. A portable sitting and liquid-dispensing device, comprising:a) a seat portion for sitting upon, the seat portion including a cushion and a shell, the cushion defining a cavity and the shell receiving the cushion therein, the shell including a slot and a closure that is operable to open and close the slot;b) a container for liquid, the container removably received in the cushion cavity and concealable within the shell;c) a dispensing assembly including a liquid line coupled to the container and a nozzle for dispensing the liquid from the container, the liquid line flexible and movable between a stored position within the shell and a dispensing position with the nozzle extending out of the shell;d) wherein with the container in the shell, the liquid line in the stored position, and the slot closed by the closure, then the container and dispensing assembly are fully retained and concealed within the shell;e) wherein with the slot at least partially opened by the closure, then the liquid line is movable to the extended position for dispensing the liquid; andf) wherein with the slot opened by the closure, the container is removable from the shell for cleaning.14. The device of claim 13, wherein the container comprises a flexible bladder that compresses under a user's weight when sat upon to dispense the liquid by the compression.15. The device of claim 13, wherein the dispensing assembly includes a removable coupling connecting the liquid line to the container so that the dispensing assembly can be detached from the container for cleaning and refilling.16. The device of claim 13, wherein the cavity is defined by a bottom surface of the cushion.17. The device of claim 13, wherein the cushion includes upper and lower panels cooperatively defining the cavity therebetween.18. The device of claim 13, wherein the cushion includes a sidewall defining an opening in communication with the cavity.19. The device of claim 13, wherein the cushion includes upper, inner, and lower panels assembled together, with the cavity at least partially defined by the inner panel.20. The device of claim 19, wherein the cushion further includes a sidewall defining a slit in communication with the cavity.21. The device of claim 13, wherein the seat portion further comprises a backrest.22. A method of making a portable sifting and liquid-dispensing device, comprising:a) providing a container for a liquid, a dispensing assembly, and a seat portion including a cushion and a shell, the dispensing assembly including a liquid line with a first end and a second end, the first end of the liquid line connected to the container and the second end of the liquid line adapted to dispense the liquid therethrough;b) forming a cavity in the cushion that is configured to receive the container;c) inserting the container into the cavity in the cushion; andd) inserting the cushion, the container, and the dispensing assembly into the shell with these elements fully contained within the shell wherein the liquid line is flexible and movable between a stored position with the dispensing assembly retracted into and concealed within the shell and a dispensing position with the second end of the liquid line extending from the shell.
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