Patent ID: 6227744
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A liquid dispensing apparatus comprising:a tubular shaft defining an internal chamber and including a top portion and a bottom portion;an upper valve assembly disposed in said top portion, capable of allowing air into said tubular shaft;a first airtight seal between said upper valve assembly and said tubular shaft, said upper valve assembly including a depressible push button coupled to a valve stem seal, whereby depression of said push button allows air to enter into said internal chamber;a lower valve assembly disposed in said bottom portion and including an assembly outlet capable of allowing a liquid to pass out from said internal chamber;a second airtight seal between said lower valve assembly and said tubular shaft wherein said internal chamber defined by said tubular shaft between said first and second airtight seals is capable of retaining liquid therein; anda rod longitudinally disposed in said internal chamber, said rod defining a longitudinal bore therethrough, and including a bottom portion, with radially extending bores disposed in said bottom portion to prevent liquid from accumulating in said longitudinal bore.