Method for cleansing a portable keg tap
US5336334A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/4245
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cleaning apparatus cleanses a portable keg tap for a keg of a beverage, such as beer. A keg tap coupling has an orifice which emulates a fluid outlet orifice of a keg. The keg tap coupling is connected to the inlet of a portable keg tap. A cleaning fluid coupling is disposed to connect to a cleaning fluid source, for example, a water spigot or water outlet from a water heater. A fluid regulator regulates the fluid pressure of the cleaning fluid flowing from the cleaning fluid source. A shut-off valve is used to selectively initiate and terminate the flow of cleaning fluid flowing from the cleaning fluid source. As a result, a portable keg tap can be efficiently cleaned and sanitized.
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