Apparatus, system and method for filling a beverage container
US11834317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12G3/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure coupled to a valve assembly which is coupled to a lower structure configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.
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