Dispenser valve
US5348192A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/4259
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container which has an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve. The dispenser has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. Preferably, the dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing an engaging pin to vertically move in contact with the ball valve, thus opening the container such that its contents can flow. The dispenser valve may also be provided with a rinse water conduit and an opening so that the user can selectively close the adapter valve and rinse the dispenser system.
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