Valve and tap incorporating same
US7533788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8593
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly including a main body (13,24) with a cavity (25) having an aperture (35a) formed through the main body and channels (26) formed radially in the cavity wall. A seal member (18) is shaped to fit within the cavity such that when the seal member moves away from the aperture flow is permitted in the channel toward and through the aperture. The valve is for incorporation with a tap device, particularly for use with a “mini-keg” of beverage.
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