Apparatus, system and method for filling a beverage container
US11725168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2011/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A filling apparatus includes an upper hollow body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a first annular cylinder coupled to the upper hollow body via the bottom opening; a locking ring having a first keg lock slot and a second keg lock slot and coupled to the first annular cylinder; a second annular cylinder coupled to the first annular cylinder; a body seal ring coupled to the second circular cylinder; a bottom hollow cylinder coupled to the second annular cylinder and including a first vent opening probe, a second vent opening probe, and a probe divide wall. The filling apparatus can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankay-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg.
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