US2729739A

US2729739A - Syrup server

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Publication number: US2729739A
Application number: US422820A
Authority: US
Inventors: Burdett C Howard
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1954-04-13
Filing date: 1954-04-13
Publication date: 1956-01-03
Anticipated expiration: 1973-01-03

Description

Jan. 3, 1956 B. c. HOWARD 2,729,739

SYRUP SERVER Filed April 13. 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Burdef/ 6. Howard INVENTOR.

BY nan puny Em 8. C- HOWAR D Jan. 3, 1956 SYRUP SERVER 2 SheetsSheet 2 Filed April 15. 1954 Fig. 2

Buro'el/ 6. Howard INVENTOR.

BY My 5% United States Patent SYRUP SERVER Burdett C. Howard, Jackson, Calif. Application April 13, 1954, Serial N 0. 422,820 3 Claims. (Cl. 21943) This invention relates in general to improvements in dispensers, and more specifically to an improved syrup server.

It is a well known fact that syrup, when cold, does not run properly for pouring, and that it clings to surfaces of dispensers, with the result that the dispensers become sticky. It is therefore highly desirable that syrup be dispensed when in a warm state. Further, when syrup is properly warmed, the full flavor of the syrup may be enjoyed.

It is therefore the primary object of this invention to provide a syrup server which is of such a nature whereby the syrup being dispensed is retained in a warm state.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved syrup server which is of such a nature whereby syrup may be conveniently dispensed into small containers without any spilling or dripping of the syrup.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved syrup server which is so constructed whereby syrup may be retained at the desired viscosity.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the syrup server which is the subject of this invention and shows the same in combination with an individual syrup container;

Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 2-2 of Figure 1 and shows the general arrangement of a syrup dispenser and its relationship with respect to its sup porting base;

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of Figure 4 and shows the particular manner in which the supporting frame for the syrup dispenser is secured to the supporting base; and

Figure 4 is an enlarged top plan view of the supporting base with the syrup dispenser omitted.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that the syrup server which is the subject of this invention is formed of two separate components, a supporting base which is referred to in general by the reference numeral and a syrup dispenser which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 12.

The supporting base 10 includes a generally inverted cup-shaped body 14 which is formed at the lower edge thereof with an out-turned rolled flange 16 which reinforces the lower portion of the body. The upper end of the body 14 is provided with an enlarged opening 18. In order that the body 14 may be supported on a suitable supporting surface in an elevated position, it is provided with a plurality of generally L-shaped legs 20 which are arranged in circumferentially spaced relation.

Seated in the upper portion of the supporting base 10 and extending through the opening 18 is a generally cupshaped support 22. The support 22 is provided at its upper edge with an outwardly directed annular rim 24 which overlies the upper portion of the body 14 and positions the support 22 within the upper portion of the body 14. Recessed within the support 22 is an electrical heating element 26. Inasmuch as the electrical heating element 26 is of a conventional type, its construction will not be set forth in detail.

The supporting base 10 includes a transverse stifiener 28 which is disposed in a generally horizontal plane. The stiffener 28 has adjustably carried thereby in the center thereof a fastener 30. The fastener 30 passes downwardly through both the heating element 26 and the support 22 and both clamps the support 22 in position with respect to the body 14, and retains the heating element 26 within the support 22.

In order that the heating element 26 may be conveniently controlled, carried by the body 14 is a multipleway electric switch 32. The electric switch 32 has connected thereto a lead-in wire 34 whose opposite end may be conveniently plugged into an electrical outlet (not shown). Other suitable wiring 36 connects the switch 32 with the heating element 26. It is desired that the switch 32 be provided with an off position and a number of heating ranges for the heating element 26.

The syrup dispenser 22 includes a generally cylindrical body 38 which has the lower ends thereof closed by a wall 4'0. The upper end of the body 38 has secured thereto'an annular collar 42 which has a portion thereof configurated to form a pouring spout 44. Seated on the annular collar 42 and closing the upper end of the body 38 is a removable cover 46.

Carried by the lower part of the body 38 is a collar 48. The collar 48 has an offset upper portion 50 in which the lower part of the body 38 is seated. The lower end of the collar 43 is closed by a bottom wall 52.

As is best illustrated in Figure 1, extending between the offset part 50 of the collar 48 and the collar 42 is a handle 54. The handle 54 is utilized for conveniently carrying and tipping the syrup dispenser 12.

Disposed within the space between the wall 46 and the bottom wall 52 is an L-shaped syrup dispensing pipe 56. The syrup dispensing pipe 56 has one end thereof secured to the wall 40 in sealed relation and communicating with the interior of the body 38. The other end of the pipe 56 extends through the collar 48 and has removably secured thereon a syrup dispensing valve 58. The pipe 56 is clamped in position with respect to the collar 48 by fittings 60 carried by the syrup dispensing valve 58.

The syrup dispensing valve 58 includes a push-button actuator 62 and a dispensing spout 6 It will be noted that the dispensing spout extends downwardly and curves outwardly from the main portion of the valve 58.

in order that the syrup dispenser 12 may be conveniently supported by the supporting base 10 above the heating element 26, there is provided a supporting cruciform frame which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 66 and which is best illustrated in Figures 3 and 4. The supporting frame 66 includes a pair of U-shaped members 63 which have horizontal webs 70 terminating in upstanding flanges 72. The webs 70 are in crossed overlying relation and secured together by a centrally located fastener 74.

Carried by each of the flanges 72 is a depending leg 76. The le 76 is secured to its associated flange 72 by a suitable fastening means, including welding. The lower end of each leg 76 is provided with a hook portion 78. As is best illustrated in Figure 3, the hook portion 78 is interlocked with the annular flange 24 of the support 22 and has a part thereof lying between the annular flange 24 and an upper part of the body 14. In this manner,

the supporting frame 66 is interlocked with the support 22 and rests upon the supporting base 10. It is to be understood that the supporting frame 66 is retained in a non-rotatable position by the fastener 30 which results in the clamping of a part of each hook 78 between the annular flange 24 and the upper part of the body 14.

Carried by the rolled flange 16 of the body 14 is an outwardly projecting tray 80. The tray 80 is intended to have supported thereon a relatively small, individual syrup container, such as the syrup container $2. When the syrup dispenser 12 is properly positioned on the supporting base 10, the spout 64 of the valve 58 is aligned with the center of the shelf 80 so that syrup being dispensed from the syrup dispenser 12 will flow directly into the syrup container 82.

Through the use of the heating element 26, the syrup 84 disposed within the syrup dispenser 12 may be heated to the desired consistency. After the proper consistency of the syrup 84 has been obtained, the syrup 84 is then dispensed into the syrup container 82 through the spout 64. The syrup flows through the syrup dispensing valve 54 only upon the depressing of the push-button actuator 62. Inasmuch as the syrup 84 is quite warm, it will be seen that it will freely flow into the syrup container 82. Further, due to the fact that the syrup 84 is at the desired viscosity, it may be easily poured from the syrup container 82 without an excessive amount of the syrup sticking to the syrup container 82.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that there has been illustrated and described a highly desirable syrup server which may be utilized for dispensing syrup either for use with pancakes or the like, or which may be used at a soda fountain for dispensing syrup-like flavors, such as hot fudge and the like.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will be readily understood and further explanation is believed to be unnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

that is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A syrup server comprising a supporting base having an open upper end, a cup-shaped support fitting in said upper end and having an annular rim flange overlying and seating on said upper end and suspending said support in said base, a cruciform frame having crossed webs seating on said annular flange and terminating in upstanding flanges, depending hooked legs on said upstanding flanges engaging under and interlocking with said rim flange, a syrup dispenser fitting between said upstanding flan es and seating on said crossed webs, and a heating element in said cup-shaped support.

2. A syrup server as in claim 1, said dispenser having vertically spaced bottom walls forming a closed chamher in the bottom of said dispenser above said heating element, and a syrup dispensing tube in said chamber opening through the upper bottom wall and extending out of the dispenser and terminating in a dispensing valve.

3. A syrup server as in claim 2, and a shelf on the base below said dispensing valve for supporting a receiving receptacle below the dispensing valve.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,813,646 Turkenton July 7, 1931 1,947,426 Smith Feb. 13, 1934 2,190,084 Schlumbohm Feb. 13, 1940 2,258,210 Maxwell Oct. 7, 1941 2,405,103 Winn July 30, 1946