Liquid vessel pourer with timed illuminator for measuring purposes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9428374
APP PUB NO 20130334246A1
SERIAL NO

13904841

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An illuminating bottle pourer is provided having a pour spout structure and internal electrical components for measuring the amount of dispensed fluid therethrough using a visual counter. The device includes a gravity contact switch and an LED light source that is energized based on a periodic timer circuit and a pulse generator circuit. The gravity switch is closed when the bottle is inverted for pouring, which initiates the timer circuit. The timer circuit triggers the pulse generator on a periodic basis, which energizes the light source to alert the pourer of a given quantity of fluid dispensed. The device allows individual drink makers, bartenders, and establishment owners to precisely control the amount of fluid being dispensed from a bottle, wherein a specified number of light pulses is used to indicate when to stop pouring. A battery switch is further provided to preserve battery life during shipment and between uses.

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HOUCK NICKNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Houck, Nick Las Vegas, US 1 37
LoPiccolo, Marco Las Vegas, US 1 37

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