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Pedal-operated device for hands free operation of a beverage dispenser

US11370650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 2021
Grant dateJun 28, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D2210/00094
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pedal-operated device for hands-free operation of a beverage dispenser features a support structure mounted or mountable to a perimeter wall structure of the beverage dispenser, and a working unit movably supported on said support structure and configured for movement between a working position forcing a spigot actuator of the dispenser into an open position, and a default rest position releasing the spigot actuator back into a closed position. An included foot pedal has a foot pad movable between a default upper position and a depressed lower position. A cable is connected between the foot pad and said working unit to pull said working unit into the working position under depression of the foot pad.

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