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Apparatus for aerating liquids

US3953550A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 1974
Grant dateApr 27, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 18, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12G1/06
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for preparing carbonated beverages has a main body providing a receptacle for a CO.sub.2 cylinder and a hingedly mounted aerating head carrying a tube connected with the cylinder through a manually operated valve and a cylindrical shield coaxial with the tube for receiving a bottle containing the liquid to be carbonated. The shield is accessible for insertion or removal of a bottle only when swung away from the main body. In the operative position of the aerating head, a platform on the main body can be raised by a lever-operated cam to press the neck of the received bottle against a resilient nozzle on the aerating head. A safety valve linked with the cam releases excess pressure in the charged bottle when the platform is lowered.

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