Touchless tap handle for beverage dispensing
US9926181B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/88054
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A touchless tap handle for beverage dispensing is provided that incorporates a spring and ball check valve within a spigot housing. The spigot housing as a male threaded end for connection to a beverage dispensing line. Between the beverage connection and the check valve is a flow control valve having a detachable control mechanism. A system operator can use the control mechanism to calibrate fluid flow. The control mechanism is further fastened or keyed to allow for removal after modifying system flow parameters. A tap handle extension is further provided that can be threadingly affixed to the spigot housing. The tap handle extension specifically does not control operational parameters, which are intended to be initiated through touchscreen or pushbutton control of a pour control system.
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