Can tap
US10889427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6133
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are can taps for dispensing fluids from containers. The can tap has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, and a pin. The pin has a flow portion in fluidic communication with the inlet and the outlet of the housing. The pin may have a blunt depressor capable of operating a valve on the container. The flow portion of the pin allows fluid to flow between the housing and the pin. The can tap may have a gasket comprising a material having a hardness that prevents deformation of the container.
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