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Can tap

US12344457B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2021
Grant dateJul 1, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2041

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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