Patent ID: 6793099
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
A supply system for a bottled water cooler, the bottled water cooler including a bottle of water residing in an upright position, a water reservoir, and at least one faucet connected to the water reservoir, said supply system comprising:a hollow member for removing water from the bottle of water; a pump having an input and an output, said input connected to said hollow member, and said output connected by a tube to the water reservoir; a pressure sensor connected to said tube, wherein said pressure sensor senses a pressure in said tube; and, wherein when the bottle of water is empty, said pressure sensor sensing a low pressure and causing said pump to turn off; said pump disposed in a housing having a bottom surface; and, at least one level interlock disposed on said bottom surface of said housing, so that if said bottom surface is not residing on a support surface, said interlock will cause said pump to turn off.