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Keg adapter apparatus, systems and methods of using same

US9834427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 2014
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 7, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D1/0831
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A keg adapter to alleviate keg valve coupler system incompatibility. The keg adapter has a first end and a second end, the first end being compatible with at least one tap head coupler and having a diameter greater than the second end and the second and being compatible with at least one keg valve system. The keg adapter may be compatible with any combination of tap head coupler and keg valve system. A method of installing the keg adapter onto a keg for dispensing beer is disclosed. Also a method of using a keg adapter to dispense beer from a keg.

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