Keg closure with venting mechanism
US9643830B2 · kind B2 · utility
1Cited by
9References
21Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0845
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure (10) for use with a beverage keg (20) is disclosed. The closure (10) comprises an inlet, a barrier (1) and a housing (2) that defines a venting hole (11). The barrier (1) seals the venting hole (11). The closure (10) comprises an unvented configuration in which a keg to which the closure is fitted can be pressurized. The closure (10) also comprises a vented configuration in which the barrier (1) is unsealed from the venting hole (11) to permit depressurization of the keg (20).
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.