Halsey Taylor Division of King-Seeley Thermos Co.

King Seeley Thermos Co. (Halsey Taylor Div.)

Robert L Cushman

Michael Eveland

Arlan Koester

A barrier-free water cooler construction as disclosed comprising an enclosure having a forwardly projecting cabinet section having a single basin on the upper side thereof and providing for access by handicapped persons. The invention includes a water dispensing system including a control valve mechanism which is operated by any one of three actuating push bars located on the front and laterally opposite sides of the enclosure. The water system includes a unique water precooling arrangement to reduce cooling energy requirements and may be provided with a glass or similar receptable filler option which, like the aforesaid moveable actuating push bars, is adapted for motion-impaired or otherwise handicapped users.

Barrier-free water cooler

A barrier-free water cooler construction as disclosed comprising an enclosure having a forwardly projecting cabinet section having a single basin on the upper side thereof and providing for access by handicapped persons. The invention includes a water dispensing system including a control valve mechanism which is operated by any one of three actuating push bars located on the front and laterally opposite sides of the enclosure. The water system includes a unique water precooling arrangement to reduce cooling energy requirements and may be provided with a glass or similar receptacle filler option which, like the aforesaid moveable actuating push bars, is adapted for motion-impaired or otherwise handicapped users.

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Freeport, IL, United States of America

Robert L Cushman