System for illuminated tap handles
US9567202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for illuminated tap handles includes at least one tap handle, at least one charging unit, at least one control device (remote control), and a plurality of web enabled computing devices. The at least one tap handle provides illumination through a transparent handle casing, where the illumination is provided by a LED light strip. The LED light strip can be controlled and operated by the plurality of web enabled computing devices and a remote control device. The at least one charging unit provides a wireless internet network for the plurality of web enabled computing devices, and sends out text messages to the plurality of web enabled computing device through the wireless network and a personal-area network.
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