Portable modular beverage dispenser
US4350267A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00049
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable modular insulated beverage dispenser is disclosed. The beverage dispenser of the present invention comprises a base module including a refrigeration unit; a central sleeve module concentrically engageable with the base having a central bore configured to encircle a beverage container; and a cover module concentrically engageable with the sleeve to enclose the container. The cover includes a container of pressurized gas, a pressure regulator, a shut-off valve interposed the regulator and gas container, a tapping head including a gas inlet for applying regulated gas to the beverage container and a beverage outlet for dispensing beverage. A dispensing tower which includes a hand operated shut-off valve is provided and a gas conduit extends between the regulator and the gas inlet. A beverage conduit extends between the beverage outlet and the dispensing tower.
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