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Полимерный соединительный элемент кега для соединения по текучей среде внутренней части контейнера, содержащего отверстие, с трубкой для текучей среды, причем соединительный элемент кега содержит: (a) основную часть (1а) соединительного элемента; (b) средство (5) сопряжения для надежного и разъемного присоединения основной части соединительного элемента к отверстию контейнера; (c) опорный элемент (13), выполненный с возможностью перемещения в продольном направлении Z относительно основной части, путем скольжения одной поверхности (13s1) скольжения опорного элемента относительно одной поверхности (1s1) скольжения главной основной части (1а), причем указанный опорный элемент (13) жестко поддерживает: (d) трубку (4b, 6b, 400b), содержащую часть с проникающим концом, параллельную продольной оси Z и подходящую для проникания в указанное отверстие; (e) исполнительное средство (15) для осуществления проникания для обратимого перемещения на заданное расстояние вдоль продольной оси Z опорного элемента ...

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Настоящее изобретение относится к аппарату для разлива напитков, который содержит саморегулируемое средство (5) управления скоростью потока. Аппарат для разлива согласно настоящему изобретению содержит резервуар (30, 31), который находится под давлением и содержит напиток для разлива, и разливную трубу (1), определенную по меньшей мере одной стенкой и обеспечивающую проточное соединение жидкого напитка, содержащегося в резервуаре, с внешней средой сквозь первое отверстие (1а), через клапан (35) и второе отверстие (1b), для выхода напитка из резервуара (30, 31). По меньшей мере одна секция (3) указанной по меньшей мере одной стенки, определяющей разливную трубу (1), является упруго-эластичной, и на ее внутреннюю поверхность, обращенную к внутренней части разливной трубы (1), воздействует давление Р, которое установилось в трубе на данном уровне, а на ее внешнюю поверхность, обращенную в противоположную сторону от разливной трубы (1), воздействует давление, по существу равное давлению Р, ...

НЕРАЗЪЕМНЫЙ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ БОЧОНКА

Соединительный элемент бочонка для соединения дозирующего шланга и шланга для подачи газа с бочонком содержит закрывающее устройство c закрываемым дозировочным отверстием и отверстием для газа. Соединительный элемент содержит моноблочный цельный корпус в виде верхней пластины с зажимной системой для соединения с возможностью отсоединения соединительного элемента бочонка с закрывающим устройством. Зажимная система содержит две зажимные ножки, выступающие из нижней поверхности верхней пластины. Каждая из зажимных ножек содержит шарнирный конец, соединенный с двумя противоположными участками периметра верхней пластины, и свободный конец, противоположный шарнирному концу и содержащий выступ в направлении свободного конца другой ножки. Два рычага выступают из верхней поверхности верхней пластины и содержат соединенный конец, закрепленный на тех же двух противоположных участках периметра верхней пластины, что и шарнирные концы двух зажимных ножек, и свободный конец. Нажатие на свободные концы ...

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Предлагается система выдачи напитка, контейнер для напитка и система создания давления, предназначенная для использования в системе выдачи напитка или контейнере. Система (1) выдачи напитка содержит контейнер (2) для напитка с отделением (3) для напитка и систему (10) создания давления, причем система (10) создания давления содержит газовый контейнер (11), содержащий газ под давлением, закрывающий элемент (13), закрывающий газовый контейнер (11), и регулятор (12) давления, приводимый в действие для открывания закрывающего элемента (13), чтобы обеспечить поступление газа в отделение (3) для напитка из газового контейнера (11), причем регулятор (12) давления содержит камеру (15) регулирования давления, по меньшей мере часть (17) стенки которой выполнена таким образом, чтобы она перемещалась и/или деформировалась в зависимости от давления в отделении (3) для напитка, причем в стенке (18) камеры регулирования давления обеспечено по меньшей мере одно отверстие (24), создающее по меньшей мере ...

УСТРОЙСТВО РАЗЛИВА АЛКОГОЛЬНОГО НАПИТКА С ГАЗОВЫМ СОЕДИНЕНИЕМ

Изобретение предназначено для разлива напитков из пакета, помещенного в емкость. Емкость размещена в корпусе и имеет установленный на нее адаптер крана для разлива из нее напитка. Адаптер содержит первый газовый соединительный элемент и газопровод, выполненный с возможностью соединения с емкостью для снабжения ее газом под давлением для облегчения разлива напитка. Адаптер имеет по меньшей мере один установочный элемент газового соединения. В корпусе устройства размещен питающий газопровод, имеющий второй газовый соединительный элемент, выполненный с возможностью герметичного соединения с первым газовым соединительным элементом. Устройство имеет направляющую для установки в ней второго газового соединительного элемента и выполненную с возможностью приема установочного элемента газового соединения адаптера крана в поступательном и направляющем соотношении между ними, позволяющем перемещение первого газового соединительного элемента в герметичное замыкание со вторым газовым соединительным ...

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Настоящее изобретение относится к разливочному устройству для розлива ферментированного солодового напитка и способу регулирования количества пенного продукта. Разливочное устройство содержит: смесительную камеру (2) для смешивания концентрата ферментированного солодового напитка и газированного разбавителя, и имеет: (а) отверстие для подачи концентрата (1d), расположенное в верхней части; (b) отверстие для подачи разбавителя (4d), расположенное в верхней части; (с) выпускное отверстие (2d), расположенное в нижней части для выпуска ферментированного солодового напитка, состоящего из смеси концентрата ферментированного солодового напитка и газированного разбавителя; (d) сердцевину (2с), установленную в камере с возможностью перемещения, так что обеспечена возможность ее перемещения вдоль продольной оси X для регулирования ширины w проточного канала между поверхностью сердцевины и стенками камеры. Таким образом, разливочное устройство способно регулировать количество пенного продукта, образующегося ...

НАБОР ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ IN SITU ЦЕЛЕВОГО СБРОЖЕННОГО НАПИТКА ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ДОБАВЛЕНИЯ ЖИДКОГО РАСТВОРИТЕЛЯ

Изобретение относится к биотехнологии, в частности к технологии сброженных напитков. Описан набор из частей для получения in situ одной порции пива посредством добавления жидкого растворителя (3), при этом набор содержит: (c) первую камеру (1), содержащую концентрированные экстракты напитка, и (d) вторую камеру (2), отделенную по текучей среде от первой камеры, содержащую этанол со значением чистоты, составляющим по меньшей мере 80 об.%, характеризующуюся тем, что этанол во второй камере содержит CO2или N2в концентрации насыщения при температуре 25°С и при давлении, составляющем по меньшей мере 2 бар. Изобретение также относится к устройству для розлива и способу получения in situ сброженного целевого напитка с применением вышеупомянутого набора из частей. Изобретение обеспечивает получение стандартных доз для создания in situ и розлива сброженного напитка, представляюшего собой пиво, который характеризуется длительным сроком годности. 3 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Переключатель потоков устройства для ручного розлива пенящихся и газированных напитков

Полезная модель относится к переключателям потоков в устройствах для отпуска пива и других пенящихся и газированных напитков из изобарической емкости в пластиковые бутылки в киосках розничной торговли, в магазинах, ресторанах и барах и может быть использовано в пищевой промышленности и торговом оборудовании. Техническим результатом полезной модели является упрощение конструкции переключателя потоков, и снижение износа его деталей. Переключатель (1) потоков содержит полый цилиндрический корпус (2) с дном (3), имеющим два сквозных входных (4, 5) и одно выходное (6) отверстия. В полости корпуса (2) соосно ему расположена упруго-эластичная мембрана (7) с выпукло-вогнутыми карманами (8), по одну сторону которой между дном (3) корпуса (2) и мембраной (7) образована герметичная рабочая камера (9), соединенная входными (4, 5) и выходным (6) отверстиями с каналами (10, 11) соответственно для подачи и каналом (12) отвода напитка или газа из указанной герметичной рабочей камеры (9) и подачи его в ...

РАЗЛИВОЧНЫЙ АППАРАТ С ДЕРЖАТЕЛЕМ КАРТРИДЖА

Изобретение относится к системе, содержащей разливочный аппарат, приемное устройство (10) картриджа и картридж, причем разливочный аппарат содержит держатель (24) картриджа, имеющий по меньшей мере одну направляющую и/или защиту (25, 27) от проворачивания для картриджа (1) и/или приемного устройства (10) картриджа, причем держатель (24) картриджа имеет выемку (26), которая по меньшей мере частично захватывает картридж (1) и/или приемное устройство (10) картриджа, причем приемное устройство (10) картриджа имеет впуск (15) для разбавляющего средства, смесительную камеру (13), в которой разбавляющее средство смешивается с субстратом напитка и/или пищевого продукта, и выпуск (11), причем картридж (1) закрыт посредством мембраны (14), а приемное устройство (10) картриджа имеет прокалыватель (16) для прокалывания мембраны (14), причем прокалыватель (16) предусмотрен на одной прямой с впуском (15) и выпуском (11). 14 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

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Группа изобретений относится к способу разлива напитков в гостиничной отрасли или другой коммерческой сфере, а также в случаях бытового или потребительского применения и, в частности, для автоматизированного управления дозированным разливом напитков под давлением. Способ раздачи и разлива напитков включает создание избыточного давления в полном объеме напитка; передачу указанного напитка, находящегося под избыточным давлением, в дозатор для обеспечения дозированного выпуска, сообщающегося по текучей среде с краном или патрубком, способом, который обеспечивает конкретный управляемый дозированный разлив напитка в сосуд для напитка; и согласование указанного сосуда для напитка с дозированием раздаваемого регламентированного напитка; причем указанный дозатор дополнительно содержит камеру дозирования, выполненную с возможностью действовать в качестве питаемого линейным давлением двунаправленного разливочного устройства, при этом указанная камера образует заданный внутренний объем, который приблизительно ...

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Предлагается приемное устройство (10) картриджа для приготовления напитка (70) посредством картриджа (2), содержащего наполненную субстанцией (7) напитка емкость (6), вставляемое в машину (3) приготовления напитков, соединяемое с картриджем (2) и имеющее выполненную с возможностью приведения в гидродинамическое соединение с емкостью (6) смесительную камеру (8) и оканчивающееся в смесительной камере (8) устройство (12) подачи текучей среды. Картридж (2) имеет находящееся в гидродинамическом соединении с емкостью (6) отверстие (63) картриджа, закрытое уплотнительным элементом (18), содержащим уплотнительную пленку, которая нанесена на край отверстия (63) картриджа, а приемное устройство (10) картриджа содержит выступающий в направлении картриджа (2) прокалывающий шип (73) таким образом, что в результате относительного перемещения между приемным устройством (10) картриджа и картриджем (2) прокалывающий шип (73) прокалывает уплотнительный элемент (18) и создается гидродинамическое соединение ...

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... 1. Емкость для напитка, с внутренним пространством, по меньшей мере, частично заполненным газированным напитком, и клапанный узел, закрепленный в емкости для напитка, в частности на ее верхней поверхности, причем клапанный узел содержит корпус клапана, смещенный в направлении закрытия к седлу клапана, и предпочтительно имеет средство зацепления, продолжающееся за пределы внутреннего пространства, при этом обеспечено устройство регулирования давления, которое содержит емкость, заполненную сжатым газом и сообщенную с внутренним пространством по крайней мере во время использования, предпочтительно через устройство регулирования давления, причем выдачное устройство содержит приводное устройство для отжимания корпуса клапана от седла клапана, при этом приводное устройство включает часть канала для выдачи напитка и снабжено средством для поддержания клапанного узла в открытом положении. ! 2. Емкость по п.1, в которой приводное устройство снабжено первым и вторым соединительными средствами, причем ...

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... 1. Контейнер, снабженный внутренним пространством (4) и выдачным клапаном (3), при этом внутреннее пространство (4) включает газосодержащий напиток, такой как пиво (В), причем контейнер содержит узел контроля давления (6) для автоматической регулировки давления во внутреннем пространстве (4), а вокруг выдачного клапана (3) расположено первое соединительное средство (10), при этом контейнер дополнительно содержит выдачную линию (13), выполненную с возможностью выдачи напитка на первом конце (33) или возле него, а ее противоположный, второй, конец снабжен соединительным элементом (12), который снабжен вторым соединительным средством (14) для взаимодействия с первым соединительным средством (10), при этом выдачной клапан (3) выполнен как охватывающий клапан, в частности как охватывающий аэрозольный клапан, при этом соединительный элемент (12) имеет, по существу, полый ствол (15) с концом (28) и по меньшей мере одним отверстием (23), при этом выдачная линия (13) соединена со стволом (15) противоположно ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ НАПИТКА И ЕМКОСТЬ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ НАПИТКА

УЗЕЛ ДОЗИРОВАНИЯ НАПИТКА И ЕМКОСТЬ ДЛЯ НАПИТКА

Описан узел дозирования напитка, содержащий дозатор и емкость для напитка, причем емкость для напитка имеет горло и плечо рядом с горлом, причем горло емкости содержит, по меньшей мере, выпускное отверстие и, по меньшей мере, одно впускное отверстие для газа, и, причем дозатор содержит кожух, причем кожух содержит приемную часть для размещения части емкости, причем емкость расположена в дозаторе, таким образом, что участок емкости размещен в приемной части, причем участок имеет часть, которая проходит рядом со стенкой приемной части и/или находится в контакте со стенкой приемной части, причем кожух содержит охлаждающее устройство для охлаждения, по меньшей мере, части стенки приемной части, для контактного охлаждения части, по меньшей мере, плеча емкости, причем крышка расположена над емкостью, окружая часть емкости, проходящую на наружную сторону приемной части, причем крышка является прозрачной, по меньшей мере, до такой степени, что, по меньшей мере, значительная часть емкости, проходящая ...

КЛАПАННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕМКОСТИ С ВНУТРЕННИМ МЕШКОМ ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ НАПИТКА

... 1. Клапанное устройство (5) для напитка, содержащее участок (12) донной стенки; трубчатую деталь (14), простирающуюся вниз от участка (12) донной стенки; внешний фартук (9), возвышающийся от участка (12) донной стенки; в котором трубчатая деталь (14) имеет верхнее отверстие (21) для приема распределительного элемента (3), причем верхнее отверстие (21) предпочтительно расположено в серединном участке верхней внешней поверхности донной стенки (12), а трубчатая деталь (14) имеет верхний внутренний трубчатый стенной участок с по меньшей мере одной уплотнительной поверхностью (15, 16), внешний возвышающийся фартук (9) расположен на расстоянии от верхнего отверстия (21) трубчатой детали (14), причем участок донной стенки (12) содержит по меньшей мере один клапан, расположенный между верхним отверстием (21) трубчатой детали (14) и участком внутренней боковой стенки внешнего возвышающегося фартука (9). 2. Клапанное устройство (5) для напитка по п.1, в котором вдоль участка внутренней боковой стенки ...

МАШИНА ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКОВ

... 1. Подающая головка для машины для приготовления напитков, содержащая подвижную первую часть, фиксированную вторую часть и направляющий элемент для капсулы; причем ! первая часть выполнена с возможностью перемещения между открытым положением и зажимным положением; причем ! направляющий элемент для капсулы оперативно соединен с первой частью и выполнен для перемещения с возможностью скольжения относительно второй части между положением загрузки и положением выдачи; причем ! направляющий элемент для капсулы расположен в положении загрузки, когда первая часть находится в открытом положении для того, чтобы обеспечивать возможность загрузки капсулы в направляющий элемент для капсулы; ! причем при перемещении первой части в зажимное положение направляющий элемент для капсулы выполнен с возможностью скольжения в положение выдачи благодаря оперативному соединению направляющего элемента для капсулы с первой частью. ! 2. Подающая головка по п.1, в которой положение направляющего элемента для капсулы ...

ВЫДАЧНОЙ УЗЕЛ И СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, А ТАКЖЕ ЕМКОСТЬ И СПОСОБ РОЗЛИВА НАПИТКОВ

... 1. Выдачной узел для напитка, содержащий емкость, которая содержит первую и вторую емкость, причем первая емкость имеет горловинный участок, а вторая емкость подвешена в первой емкости к ее горловинному участку, причем горловинная область емкости снабжена по меньшей мере одним отверстием в боковой стенке, предпочтительно в горловинной области первой емкости, открывающимся в пространство между первой и второй емкостями, причем упомянутый узел дополнительно содержит соединительное устройство, соединенное или соединяемое с горловинным участком, при этом соединительное устройство содержит по меньшей мере один соединительный элемент для соединения с указанным по меньшей мере одним отверстием, причем соединительный элемент соединен с источником газа под давлением.2. Выдачной узел по п. 1, в котором первая и вторая емкость имеют корпусную часть, причем первый и второй корпус газонепроницаемо соединены друг с другом в горловинной области на стороне указанного по меньшей мере одного отверстия, противоположной ...

Система разлива газированного заранее приготовленного напитка в условиях микрогравитации космоса

Изобретение относится к разливочной технике и может быть использовано, напри , / t мер, для разлива предварительно смешанных газированных напитков в условиях мик- рогравитации, Цель изобретения - повышение удобства в эксплуатации. Упаковка 19 устанавливается на платформе 10 и после нажатия кнопки выбора напитка срабатывает соленоидный клапан 16, платформа поднимается и трубки 20 упаковки входят в сливную трубку 7, После этого срабатывает соленоидный клапан 13, сообщая цилиндр 8 с источником 2 двуокиси углерода . При этом шток цилиндра 8 выдвигается и выталкивает плунжер 9 из сливной трубки 7, освобождая проход смеси, которая из контейнера 1 через ящик 3 с термоизоляцией и регулятор расхода 14 поступает в сливную трубку 7 и заполняет упаковку 19. Платформа 10 опускается и упаковка готова к употреблению. 4 з.п.ф-лы, 1 ил. 8 Ё V4 КЭ 2 VI 00 со ...

FLÜSSIGKEITSSPENDER FÜR BEHÄLTER

SCHANKANLAGE UND VERFAHREN ZUM AUSSCHANK VON KOHLENSAEUREHALTIGEN GETRAENKEN

Ventil mit Selbstoeffnung zum Abzapfen kohlensaeurehaltiger Fluessigkeiten

VERFAHREN ZUR ABGABE EINES GETRÄNKES UND VORRICHTUNGEN DAFÜR

Improvements in or relating to the dispensing of liquids containing dissolved gas under pressure

... 936,026. Dispensing liquids by gaseous pressure. AMF Ltd. Oct. 27, 1960 [Oct. 13, 1959], No. 34623/59. Addition to 868,674. Drawings to Specification. Class 102(2). In the apparatus for dispensing liquid in which gas is dissolved, according to the parent Specification, the mechanical means for disengaging gas from solution is replaced by means for locally heating or electrolysing the liquid.

Apparatus, system and method for monitoring volume of beverage dispensed from a tap

Beverage distribution line with cooled pump

The present disclosure relates to a beverage pump (1) assembly and a beverage dispensing system and a method for pressurized distribution of beverage, such as carbonated beverage, between a beverage storage area and a beverage tapping area using the beverage pump (1) assembly. A first embodiment relates to a beverage dispensing system comprising a beverage distribution line (6) for pressurized distribution of beverage from at least one beverage storage area to at least one beverage tapping area, said beverage distribution line (6) configured for cooling the beverage such that the beverage can be distributed to said beverage tapping area with a predefined maximum temperature of the beverage, at least one remote pump (1) assembly located along the beverage distribution line (6) and comprising at least one support pump (1) configured for maintaining an elevated pressure of the beverage distribution line (6), and a cooling arrangement configured for cooling the beverage pump (1) such that the ...

Improvements relating to dispensing device for fluids

Dispensing flavoured alcoholic beverages

A method of and apparatus for dispensing a beverage, comprise providing a bulk container 2 containing a beverage having a base gas content. At least two supply lines 6, 8 are provided for dispensing the beverage from the container, and the gas content of the beverage is altered from the base gas content at 12, 14 within at least one of the supply lines. Such gas content alteration may be of the CO 2 or N 2 content of the beverage, and alteration may take place across a liquid-impervious, gas-permeable membrane.

Liquid dispenser

Valve and dispenser

A valve comprising an inlet and an outlet, the valve having a valve element moveable between a first equilibrium position and a second open position, wherein when the valve element is in the first position, the inlet and the outlet are not in flow communication and when the valve element is in the second position the inlet and the outlet are in flow communication, and wherein the valve element is moveable between the first position and the second position in response to the pressure at the inlet and the outlet.

Device to allow complete use of drinks supplied in containers under pressure

The device comprises a preferably transparent container 2 having an inlet 8 e.g. for beer and an outlet 22. A knob 11 operates an inlet valve (not shown) in the container cap 5 and an axially movable rod 10 having a resilient stop 15 at its lower end. A float 13 having a tube 14 extending therefrom is mounted over the rod 10 between the stop 15 and a depending inlet projection 9. With the rod 10 and stop 15 in a raised position, the inlet projection 9 seats in the top of the float 13 to connect with the tube 14. A forked element is pivoted on the cap 5 for movement by the float 13 to open and close a needle valve 16 leading to an acoustic alarm or whistle 19. When the knob is depressed, the cap valve is opened, allowing beer into the container 2 through the inlet projection 9 and tube 14. If the float 13 falls, foam and or gas may escape into the container 2 between the float 13 and the inlet projection 9. Simultaneously the needle valve 16 is opened to allow gas in the container 2 to operate ...

Beverage dispense apparatus

Dispense apparatus for beverages such as beer comprises a tap 518 at a bar, and a reservoir of beverage 510 in a cellar. A pump 552 and pump controller 554 are also provided remote from the bar 516 so as not to be operated by bar staff while they are dispensing the beverage. A line extending from the pump 552 to the tap 518 is of substantially uniform cross-section, thus providing an unrestricted flow of beverage to the tap 518. The pump 552 is preferably a gas pump, and the source of gas is preferably the same as that used to keep beverage under pressure in a keg. A chiller 570, or cooling means, may be provided in the cellar to cool the beer.

Beverage dispense

Beverage dispense

A method of dispensing a beverage comprises the step of controlling dispense of a first beverage and a Second and second beverage to provide a drink comprising mixture of first and second beverages in the desired ratio. Alternatively the first and second beverages may be dispensed alone. The first and second beverages may be dispensed as liquid beverages or frozen beverages such that the dispensed beverage may comprise liquid forms of both beverages, frozen forms of both beverages or a liquid form of one beverage and a frozen form of the other beverage. The beverage may be a draught alcoholic beverage such as beer, lager or cider. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed. In a separate embodiment the dispense of a flowable frozen beverage from an outlet is controlled in response to flow of liquid beverage from a source to a cooling means.

A carbonated beverage maker

A carbonated beverage maker 10 comprising a reservoir 18 in fluid contact with a carbonation chamber 80, a pressurised carbon dioxide source 60 in fluid communication with the carbonation chamber 80 such that a selected volume of fluid from the reservoir 18 is mixed with carbon dioxide in the carbonation chamber 80, an individually packed single use disposable cup (fig 8) containing a flavour and having a sealed cover that covers and seals the flavour cup, and a piercing mechanism 210 for piercing the flavour cup and mixing the selected volume of fluid with the flavour within the cup and dispensing the blended fluid wherein the carbonation chamber comprises a pressure vessel of a fixed volume such that the carbon dioxide absorption can be controlled. The flow of the carbon dioxide into the carbonation chamber may be controlled by a solenoid and can be pulsed. A carbonated beverage maker including a central processing unit 22 and a carbonated beverage maker with the piercing mechanism (fig ...

Control device for enabling RF control in a user environment

Method and apparatus for dispensing fermented beverages

... 1,012,408. Dispensing beverages. CANADIAN BREWERIES Ltd. Aug. 9, 1963, No. 31463/63. Heading A4T. In a method and device for dispensing beverage, e.g. stout, from a store 10, a vent valve 20 is opened to allow dispensing directly from vessel 14 under gravity, or low pressure air or carbon dioxide acting through reducing valve 42 from container 40 to force relatively flat stout through check valve 16 into conditioning vessel 14 until its level is about one inch from the top after which valve 20 is closed. Valves 28, 29 are then opened to pass carbon dioxide in 26 and an inert gas, e.g. nitrogen, in 27 as fine bubbles through a porous head 22 to condition the stout until the pressure guage 30 indicates about 100 p.s.i. The conditioned stout is dispensed through valve 34 under a controlled pressure drop until a fob is produced in the container after which valve 34 is closed and valve 38 opened to dispense flat stout directly from store.

Improvements in or relating to apparatus employing gaseous pressure for dispensing measured quantities of liquid

... 634,632. Attaching pistons to piston rods. PRICE, A. H. Sept. 16, 1947, No. 2880. Divided out of 626,964, [Group XXVIII]. [Class 122(i)] [Also in Group XXVIII] In a liquid dispensing apparatus (see Group XXVIII), a piston 4 is secured to a tubular member 25 that slides in a fluted member 26 secured to the piston rod and having a flange 27 and a flanged nut against either of which the tubular member may abut. During the change-over at the end of each stroke, both sides of the piston are temporarily connected through the flutes to equalise the pressure on both sides. The tubular member is provided with seatings 31, 32 that abut ridges 29, 30 on the flanges.

A system for storing and dispensing liquid, and a method for the same.

TAP HEADS

Improvements in hydraulic apparatus for compressing air

... 395,094. Hydraulic air-pumps. WILSON, R. C., 67, Laurie Street, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire. March 18, 1932, No. 8069. [Class 8 (i).] A vessel in which air is compressed in the upper part by the flow of water into the lower part is provided with a valve 2 in the water inlet pipe in addition to the air-pressure controlled valve 3, the valve 2 having an arm 6 engaged by the float-actuated water outlet slide valve 5 to hold the valve 2 closed when the outlet valve is open and to allow it to open under the water pressure when the outlet valve is closed.

Valve closure with concentric spring-loaded moving valve members

A valve closure which may be used to dispense liquid using a pressurised gas. The valve has an inner sleeve 12 with a socket 16 and an annular inner valve seat 18. The valve head 21 has an annular sealing face 23, which a spring 24 urges against the valve seat 18. The valve head 21 has a number of projections 26, e.g. three, spaced radially inwards from the annular sealing face 23 and projecting towards the socket 16. In use, a dispensing coupler (Fig. 3) may push against the projections 26, forcing the sealing face 23 away from its valve seat 18 and opening a path for dispensing the liquid. The inner sleeve may carry a ring seal 14 which may be urged against an outer valve seat 9 by an outer spring 15.

Improvements relating to the delivery of flavoured alcoholic beverages

Improvements in and relating to beer and other beverages and a methood of dispensing beer and other beverages,particularly lager

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A CARBONATED BEVERAGE

Water purifying and dispensing apparatus

Assembly for storing dispensing beer and other carbonated beverages.

Assembly of a tapping device and a container for fluid, in particular beer or soft drink, to be dispensed via the tapping device, dispensing means being provided for the fluid, a pressure chamber being provided in the tapping device, in which pressure chamber, during use, the container extends at least partially pressure means being provided for feeding a pressure medium into the pressure chamber for pressing, via the dispensing means, the fluid from the container without the pressure medium contacting the fluid, the pressure space during use being at least partially defined and closed to the environment by a closing part of the container, at a distance from the dispensing opening of the container, and the dispensing opening of the container being located outside the pressure chamber.

Water purifying and dispensing apparatus.

Apparatus for purifying water, comprising, in combination with a supporting housing ans with power means, an unpurified water feed inlet and a purified water dispense outlet, an interchangeable filter (50)having depth filter layers and microporous membrane means interposed between said inlet and said outlet, means for driving the water through the filter at a constant flow rate, means for counting the time passed from the installation of the filter, means for monitoring, with a desired accuracy, the volume of water which has flowed through the filter, and constant flow, and usage controlling device for alerting the user when the data acquired by said counting and/or said monitoring means have reached a corresponding threshold value or any one of a plurality of successively increasing, predetermined threshold values; and preferably, means for automatically preventing the flow fo water through the filter when the data acquired by said counting and/or said monitoring means have reached the ...

Drink dispensing device and container for drink provided with positioning means.

The application relates to an assembly of a container (1) for drink and a drink dispensing device (11), each of which is provided with positioning means (13, 13'; 16, 16') for orientation of the air connector (20, 48) and the dispensing opening (4) of the container (1) with an air channel (22) and a dispensing line (5) in the lid (25) of the dispensing device (11).

Device for dispensing a liquid under pressure.

A device for dispensing a fluid, comprising a container having a first compartment, and a second compartment. The first compartment is arranged for receiving the fluid to be dispensed, and the seond compartment is arranged for receiving a propellant, while, at least during use, the opening is provided between the first and the second compartment. Pressure control means are arranged for controlling during use the pressure of propellant flowing from the second compartment into the first compartment. In the second compartment, fillers are provided for absorbing and/or adsorbing at least a part of the propellant.

Water purifying and dispensing apparatus

Device for dispensing a liquid under pressure

Valve assembly for use in dispensing beverage

A valve assembly for a container with an inner bag for receiving beverage, in particular carbonated beverage such as beer, wherein a beverage valve is provided with a communication with the inner space of the bag and means for operation of the beverage valve by a tapping device in which the container is receivable, the beverage valve being partly surrounded by an upstanding first apron which is gas-tight, while, spaced therefrom, a second gas-tight apron is situated, and between the first and the second apron a bottom wall with at least one gas passage opening is provided which during use is in communication with the space enclosed between the inner bag and the container, such that during use between the two aprons a chamber is formed through which gas under pressure can be forced through the gas passage opening, separately from the beverage.

Assembley for storing and dispensing beer and other carbonated beverages

A beer tapping installation.

Water purifying and dispensing apparatus.

Water purifying and dispensing apparatus

AUTOMATISCHE BIERZAPFANLAGE

ZAPFGERAET TO THE DELIVERY BY PORTION OF BEVERAGES

BEVERAGE DONOR WITH AUFSCHWENKBARER DELIVERY LINE

PROCEDURE FOR THE BAR OF A KOHLENSAEUREHALTIGEN BEVERAGE AS WELL AS SCHANKANLAGE

DELIVERY LINE FOR A DELIVERY SYSTEM

OF THE GROUND FILLINGCASH DRINKING CONTAINER AND DEVICE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF A BEVERAGE THERE INSIDE

ZAPFGERAET ZUR PORTIONSWEISEN ABGABE VON GETRAENKEN

Vorrichtung zum Zapfen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränkes

Bei einer Vorrichtung zum Zapfen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränkes mit einem Getränkebehälter und einem Zapfhahn, die über eine Leitung miteinander verbunden sind, wird ein Gasbehälter, der unter Überdruck mit Gas gefüllt ist und über eine Leitung mit einem Regelventil mit dem Getränkebehälter 3 in Verbindung steht, dazu genutzt, mit dem Gas das Getränk aus dem Getränkebehälter zum Zapfhahn zu drücken. Hierfür wird ein zweiter Gasbehälter verwendet, der ebenfalls unter Überdruck steht und mit einem zweiten Gas gefüllt ist und mit einem zweiten Regelventil mit dem Getränkebehälter in Verbindung steht dazu genutzt, um mit einer Mischung der Gase das Getränk aus dem Getränkebehälter zum Zapfhahn zu drücken.

DEVICE AROUND A FLEXIBLE CONTAINER WITH A BEVERAGE DONOR TO CONNECTING

HAUSHALTSGETRÄNKGEABGABEVORRICHTUNG WITH A COOLING AGENT

MECHANISM TO THE BAR OF UNDER PRESSURE STANDING BEVERAGES, IN PARTICULAR BEER

CONTAINER TO TRANSPORT AND/OR KEEPING LIQUIDS

ADSORPTION PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NITROGEN AND SUCH A DEVICE OF ABSTENTIONS BEVERAGE DONORS

PROCEDURE FOR THE DELIVERY OF A BEVERAGE AND DEVICES FOR IT

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BEVERAGE DONOR

DRIVE DEVICE IN A LIQUID A DONATING EQUIPMENT, IN PARTICULAR IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER.

System, cartridge, beverage preparation unit and method for producing a beverage

Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.

Compact Beverage Dispensing Unit

COMPACT BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT Abstract The present invention concerns a compact beverage dispensing device comprising: 5 (A) A base portion (11), comprising: (a) A support plate (11) (b) A peripheral wall (11 c) jutting out of the bottom of the support plate and extending along at least a portion of the perimeter of said support plate and thus defining with said bottom surface (11 b) an inner volume of the base 0 portion, (c) A source of pressurized gas (7) lodged in the inner volume of the base portion, and connecting means suitable for connecting said source of pressurized gas to the interior of a beverage container (8) located outside the inner volume of the base portion; and 5 (B) An elongated tapping column (1) extending substantially normal to the top surface (l la) of the base portion, comprising an elongated inner channel (2) bringing in fluid communication the an inner volume of the base portion with a tapping valve head (3) located at the opposite top, outlet end of the elongated ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID FROM A SEMI-BULK DISPOSABLE CONTAINER

Dispenser having a cartridge holder

The invention relates to a dispenser having a cartridge holder. Fig. 9b WO 2017/121796 PCT/EP2017/050561 F~~ ~ ~~-- J------------------- CY) LL IC)~ ...

Beverage dispensing line cooling system and method

Drinking vessel fillable from the bottom and apparatus for dispensing a beverage therein

Beverage container and assembly of such a container and a tapping device

Adsorption process and apparatus for nitrogen production

Trolley for preparing and dispensing drinks

In the case of a trolley (1) for preparing and dispensing drinks, with individual drink selection, it is provided that the drinks are prepared from cold-water and hot-water tanks and extracts. The component parts of the drink here are fed via connecting lines, by means of pumping units, by way of a dispensing unit (6) and are filled into a drinking vessel. It is provided, for this purpose, that the dispensing unit (6) can be adjusted from an upper, operating position into a lowerable, storage position, in which it is incorporated in the construction of the trolley, beneath an upper boundary surface. The dispensing unit has a dispensing location (7) with a plurality of feed openings in a dispensing head, which is arranged above an inserted drinking vessel, wherein each feed opening is connected to, and controllable by, a separate feed line for hot water and cold water and extracts. All the feed openings of the dispensing head here are arranged in the region of the opening where the inserted ...

A dispensing line for a dispensing system

APPARATUS TO SERVE HOT BEVERAGES AND A METHOD TO PREPARE A HOT BEVERAGE

CONTAINER THEREFOR

Container and set of preforms for forming a container

Container of a bag-in-container type, wherein a neck region of the container is provided with at least one opening extending substantially radially there through, into a space between the outer container and an inner container adjacent thereto, wherein the neck region is provided with coupling elements, preferably at opposite sides of said at least one opening, seen in circumferential direction, for coupling of a connecting device to the container for introducing a pressure fluid through said at least one opening into a space between the inner and outer container.

Versatile and aesthetically refined keg dispenser

A keg dispenser for dispensing and housing a beverage contained within a keg the dispenser comprising an upper column, a keg compartment, and a spigot. The dispenser allows the user to switch from one type of beverage to another with minimal adjustments all while maintaining an eye pleasing yet compact design.

DISPENSING BEVERAGES

Preserving the contents of beverage containers

Safety device for liquid aerating apparatus

Beverage dispensing assembly

A beverage dispensing assembly that is capable of dispensing controlled or metered portions of a beverage charged with a gas fits onto a shelf in a conventional household refrigerator. The beverage dispensing assembly includes a sealed disposable container assembly that contains the beverage and a dispensing assembly that cooperates with the container assembly to selectively unseal the container assembly and dispense controlled portions of the beverage from the container assembly.

Device and Method of Dispensing Pressurized Fluid

Embodiments relate to a device and method for dispensing pressurized fluid from a container wherein the internal pressure of the container is not exposed to an external or ambient atmosphere.

Beverage dispensing apparatus

The present invention relates to a refillable keg assembly for use in dispensing beverages, in particular beer. The keg assembly comprises an outer shell, and a collapsible container for holding the beverage, positionable within the outer shell. A sealed cavity is defined between the outer shell and the collapsible container. A beverage outlet from the collapsible container enables beer to be dispensed from the keg assembly, and a gas valve allows gas to enter the cavity. The pressure in the container is maintained above atmospheric pressure, and when dispensing the beverage, pressure in the cavity collapses the collapsible container and forces the beverage out through the beverage outlet. A gas compressor is connected to the gas valve, and is activated by a pressure switch to maintain the pressure within the cavity. To refill the keg assembly, the collapsible container can be replaced, and a new collapsible container filled whilst within the outer shell.

Beverage Server System

A beverage server system for extracting a beverage from a corked beverage bottle without uncorking the bottle includes a penetration element for penetrating the cork. The penetration element includes a beverage extraction conduit for extracting the beverage from the bottle and a gas injection conduit for injecting gas into the bottle. A gas injection port disposed in the gas injection conduit is located at a level higher than a beverage extraction port disposed in the beverage extraction conduit in the bottle when extracting the beverage from the bottle through the beverage extraction conduit. The beverage server system has a simple structure, extracts beverage from the bottle without causing contact of the beverage inside the beverage bottle with air, and is easy to operate, maintain, and introduce into a household. 1. A beverage server system for extracting a beverage from a corked beverage bottle without uncorking the bottle , comprising:a penetration element for penetrating through the cork, the penetration element including a beverage extraction conduit for extracting the beverage in the bottle and a gas injection conduit for injecting gas into the bottle, whereina gas injection port disposed in the gas injection conduit is located at a level higher than a beverage extraction port disposed in the beverage extraction conduit inside the bottle when extracting the beverage from the bottle through the beverage extraction conduit,the penetration element has a double tube structure in which the gas injection conduit is incorporated into the beverage extraction conduit,the gas injection conduit is movable along the beverage extraction conduit so as to change its protrusive amount from the beverage extraction conduit, andthe beverage extraction port opens when moving the gas injection conduit in a direction of increasing its protrusive amount from the beverage extraction conduit.2. The beverage server system according to claim 1 , wherein a thread is formed on an outer ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM

A combination beverage concentrate and concentrate bag and an apparatus for using the combination. The combination is adapted for use in the preparation of a finished beverage having a first volume of the beverage concentrate and a second volume of diluent. The concentrate bag is flexible, disposable and has a volume equal to or greater than the sum of the first volume and the second volume. A first volume of the beverage concentrate is disposed within the concentrate bag. The apparatus is adapted to accept the diluent-filled combination, mix the diluent with the beverage concentrate and dispense finished beverage from a dispenser. In the dispensing system, connections for providing diluent or a pressurizing agent to the beverage concentrate or to the finished beverage are located at the dispenser outlet opening or upstream of that opening.

DISPENSING APPLIANCE PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR POSITIONING A CONTAINER

A pressure dispensing container containing a liquid and closed by a closure having a first aperture offset with respect to the centroid of the closure's base is disclosed. The container is mounted on a dispensing appliance including a first tube to be inserted into the corresponding first, offset aperture of the closure. The closure further having a crenellation in its lower rim mating a crenellation in a structure for receiving the closure of the container. A closure holding structure is located in the holding portion of the appliance and is suitable for receiving in mating relationship the closure of the container such that the first offset aperture of the closure is in direct engaging relationship with the first tube of the appliance. 1. A closure for closing an aperture of a pressure driven dispensing container , said closure comprising an outer shell comprising:(a) a substantially planar base comprising a first outer main surface and a second inner main surface separated from the outer surface by the thickness of the base, said base further comprising a first aperture fluidly connecting the outer surface to the inner surface, and being offset with respect to a centroid of the base, and(b) an outer peripheral skirt jutting out of the periphery of the inner surface and forming a lower rim, said peripheral skirt being suitable for enclosing and for sealingly fixing the closure to the aperture of said pressure driven dispensing container;characterized in that, the lower rim of the closure comprises a crenellation comprising at least one crenel.2. The closure according to further comprising a second aperture fluidly connecting the outer surface to the inner surface claim 1 , and being suitable for receiving a dispensing tube claim 1 , said first and/or second aperture being preferably tapered in the direction of the skirt over at least part of the base thickness.3. The closure according to claim 2 , wherein the crenellation of the lower rim comprises at least two ...

Liquid dispensing head forcibly detachable from bottle or container

A fluid dispense head is removably joined to a bottle, such as a wine bottle, or similar container, by having a hollow cylinder extend into the bottle and on one end sealed to a neck of the bottle with an annular gasket and on an opposite end joined to the dispense head. A nut on opposite end of the hollow cylinder limits entry of the cylinder into the bottle. When the nut is turned relative to the cylinder, the gasket seal is broken and the dispense head can be removed from the bottle. A set of annular gaskets of different diameters may be provided for bottles of different neck sizes.

System and Method of Manual Control of Gasses Used for Spoilage Retardation and Dispensing of Perishable Potable Liquids Such As Wine

A method of preserving and controlling dispensed liquids is achieved exclusively and uniquely through operation of direct or indirect actuation of gas control valves acting systemically upon the liquid container and its contents so as to cause and control the flow of dispensed liquids held within the container. 1. A method of dispensing wine from a bottle containing the wine , the bottle including a headspace above the wine and a bottle neck , the method comprising:sealing the bottle neck, a dispensing tube extending out of the bottle neck;when the headspace is at atmospheric pressure, pressurizing the headspace with an inert gas, said pressurizing causing wine in the bottle to flow up and out of the dispensing tube; andventing the headspace to atmosphere while maintaining a seal of the bottle neck and while wine remains in the bottle.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein sealing comprises sealing with a head that at least partially extends into the bottle neck.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein pressurizing comprises admitting pressurized inert gas through said head into the headspace.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein venting comprises venting pressurized gas in the headspace through said head.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein sealing comprises sealing with a head only at a top surface of the bottle neck.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said dispensing tube does not include a valve.7. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising:inhibiting backflow of fluid into said bottle through said dispensing tube.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein pressurizing comprises:opening a valve having a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a second fluid outlet, such that pressurized gas flows through the fluid inlet and out the first fluid outlet without substantially flowing out the second fluid outlet.9. A method according to claim 1 , wherein venting comprises:closing a valve having a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENGAGING A BEVERAGE EXTRACTION DEVICE WITH A CONTAINER

Devices and methods for clamping a beverage extraction device to a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. One or more clamp arms may be arranged to clamp the extraction device to a wine bottle as well as allow the device to be supported upright on a table top. Clamp arms may include tab and ridge features that operate to properly engage and position a wide variety of different bottle neck shapes relative to the device. The one or more clamp arms may move the bottle neck distally, e.g., toward a resilient pad, so that the neck is suitably positioned relative to the device. Proper positioning and engagement of the neck may allow for desired piercing of a cork or other closure of the bottle by the device. 1. A beverage extraction device , comprising:a base for supporting components of the beverage extraction device;at least one clamp arm mounted to the base and movable to clamp a beverage container neck and support the base on the beverage container;a body movably mounted to the base; anda needle having at least one lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the proximal end of the needle being mounted to the body, the needle being arranged to be inserted through a closure at an opening of a beverage container with movement of the body relative to the base;wherein the at least one clamp arm is arranged to support the device in an upright orientation on a flat, horizontal surface such that the needle depends from the body with the distal end below the proximal end.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a gas source fluidly coupled to the needle and arranged to deliver pressurized gas to the at least one lumen at the proximal end of the needle.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the gas source includes a compressed gas cylinder.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body includes a lowermost portion that cooperates with the at least one clamp arm to support the device in the upright orientation on a flat claim 1 , horizontal surface such that the ...

Appliance having a user interface panel and a beverage dispenser

An appliance including a housing, a dispenser, and a water supply mechanism. The appliance includes a drink supply mechanism configured to removably hold a plurality of drink supply containers, a user interface panel, and a computer. The computer is configured to: cause the user interface panel to display a plurality of different images, each image associated with a different one of a plurality of different beverages which correspond to a drink supply in at least one of the plurality of drink supply containers held by the drink supply mechanism, enable the user interface panel to receive an input from a user of a selected one of the plurality of different displayed images, and after receiving the input from the user of the selected one of the plurality of different displayed images, cause the dispenser to dispense the beverage corresponding to the selected image.

Pressurized fluid distribution system

A system for storing and monitoring a pressurized fluid includes a pressurized fluid source and a plurality of fluid lines in communication with the supply line of a fluid dispensing system. The fluid lines are configured to selectively permit the passage of the pressurized fluid when the pressure of the source (e.g., a tank) reaches a predetermined threshold value. Specifically, the tank includes a high pressure line, an intermediate pressure line, and a low pressure or reserve line.

APPARATUS FOR PREPARING CARBONATED REFRIGERATED BEVERAGES

The apparatus for preparing carbonated refrigerated beverages comprises at least one containment tank () suitable to contain the product to be dispensed and closed by a pressure tightening lid (); means for feeding the product to be dispensed inside said containment tank (); and means for feeding a pressurization gas inside said containment tank () to maintain the same tank () under pressure. The feed means of the pressurization gas comprise single feed and discharge ducts () for the pressurization gas, separately connected to said tank () and provided with respective valve members () for controlling the flow of the same pressurization gas. 1. An apparatus for preparing and dispensing carbonated refrigerated beverages , the apparatus comprising:at least one containment tank suitable to contain a product to be dispensed and closed by a pressure tightening lid;a means for feeding the product to be dispensed inside said containment tank;a means for feeding a pressurization gas inside said containment tank in order to maintain the containment tank under pressure;a mixing device arranged inside said containment tank and suitable to determine a continuous circulation of the product inside the containment tank, to convey the product towards a front zone of said containment tank;a cooling device arranged inside said containment tank to cool said product;a device for dispensing the product, placed at said front zone of the containment tank, said means for feeding the pressurization gas comprising feed and discharge ducts for said pressurization gas, separately connected to said containment tank and provided with respective valve members for controlling a flow of the pressurization gas, said containment tank being connected to a respective mixing valve member, to which are linked respective discharge pipings for a concentrated product and for carbonated water, said discharge pipings being provided with respective manostats for controlling a pressure of the concentrated ...

Dispensing Carbonated Beverages from a Closed Package

A mechanism to dispense a carbonated beverage from a closed package may include reducing a pressure of a gas from a cartridge using one or more pressure regulators coupled to the cartridge. Further, the flow rate of the gas having the reduced pressure may be regulated using a flow regulator coupled to the one or more pressure regulators. The flow regulator may be coupled to a dispensing head comprising a sequential arrangement of a snifting valve and a dispensing valve. Using the sequential arrangement, the gas whose flow rate is regulated may be released into the closed package to dispense a carbonated beverage in the closed container at a controlled rate to minimize a foaming.

Beverage Carbonating System and Method for Carbonating a Beverage

A beverage carbonation system, container, carbonator and method for carbonating a beverage are provided. The beverage carbonation system has a container that is removably engageable with a carbonator. The container has a container outlet valve and a container inlet valve that are fluidly engageable with a carbonator outlet port and carbonator inlet port, respectively. At least one pump transfers liquid and carbon dioxide gas between a container chamber and a carbonation chamber when the container is engaged with the carbonator, thereby carbonating the liquid. When the container is disengaged from the carbonator, the container outlet valve and the container inlet valve are closed to fluidly seal the container containing the carbonated liquid.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BEVERAGE EXTRACTION NEEDLE GUIDING

Devices and methods for guiding a needle in movement through a bottle closure, such as a cork, to extract fluids from the bottle without removal of the cork. A needle may be attached to a device body by a needle base, which includes a surface arranged to engage with a needle guide to guide movement of the needle base and needle relative to the guide. A needle guide may also provide a shield for the needle tip and/or a needle opening. 1. A beverage extraction device , comprising:a base for supporting components of the beverage extraction device;a needle having at least one lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the needle being movably mounted to the base and arranged to be inserted through a closure at an opening of a beverage container;a needle base at the proximal end of the needle and having an engagement surface; anda needle guide attached to the base and having an opening to guide the needle in movement relative to the base, the needle guide including an engagement surface arranged to contact the engagement surface of the needle base and guide movement of the needle base and needle relative to the needle guide.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the engagement surface of the needle guide includes a conically shaped hole claim 1 , and the engagement surface of the needle base includes a conically shaped member arranged to fit into the conically shaped hole.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle guide includes a protrusion that includes the engagement surface of the needle guide claim 1 , and the needle base includes a hole that includes the engagement surface of the needle base and is arranged to engage with the protrusion.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the needle guide includes a through hole arranged to receive the needle.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the protrusion includes a conically shaped member with a size and shape that is complementary to the hole of the needle base.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle guide is ...

FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE VALVING

A dispensing apparatus () comprises: a freezing cylinder (); a water flowpath (); a first controllable valve () along the water flowpath; a syrup flowpath (), merging with the water flowpath and proceeding as a water/syrup flowpath () to the freezing cylinder; and a second controllable valve () along the syrup flowpath. The first controllable valve and the second controllable valve each comprise: a valve body () having a cartridge compartment (), an inlet () to the cartridge compartment, and an outlet () from the cartridge compartment; and a valve cartridge (). The valve cartridge comprises: a cartridge body () mounted in the cartridge compartment; a valve element () carried by the cartridge body and shiftable between a first condition permitting communication between the inlet and the outlet and a second condition blocking communication between the inlet and the outlet; and a solenoid () carried by the cartridge body and coupled to the valve element to drive movement of the valve element. 120300400. A dispensing apparatus (; ; ) comprising:{'b': '40', 'a freezing cylinder ();'}{'b': '526', 'a water flowpath ();'}{'b': '130', 'a first controllable valve () along the water flowpath;'}{'b': 528', '552, 'a syrup flowpath (), merging with the water flowpath and proceeding as a water/syrup flowpath () to the freezing cylinder; and'}{'b': '132', 'claim-text': [{'b': 144', '432', '164', '166', '176', '178, 'a valve body (; ) having a cartridge compartment (,), an inlet () to the cartridge compartment, and an outlet () from the cartridge compartment; and'}, {'b': '162', 'claim-text': [{'b': '200', 'a cartridge body () mounted in the cartridge compartment and having a valve seat;'}, {'b': '222', 'a valve element () carried by the cartridge body and having a head shiftable between a first condition disengaged from the valve seat and permitting communication between the inlet and the outlet and a second condition engaged to the valve seat and blocking communication between the ...

A pressurized system for dispensing fluids

A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a cam actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings.

Device for protecting a liquid from oxidation

A device for protecting a liquid from oxidation inside a container includes a first element supplying the liquid inside the container, a second element supplying the liquid outside the container and a control unit. A pneumatic control system is configured to produce an overpressure inside the container and on the liquid when the liquid is supplied outside the container, such that, following a decrease in the volume of the liquid inside the container, the pneumatic control system increases its volume by an amount equal to the change in the volume of the liquid. The pneumatic control system includes a variable capacity tank and a pipe supplying and discharging a fluid for filling the tank. A system supplying and discharging the filling fluid is connected to the pipe and the supplying and discharging pipe communicates with the variable capacity tank through a connection placed inside the container at its lower end. 11011115501016601017. A device for protecting a liquid () from oxidation inside a container () having a first aperture () at an upper end , the container () having a first element ( , ) supplying said liquid () inside said container () , a second element ( , ) supplying said liquid () outside said container () , and a control unit () , the device comprising:{'b': 1', '1', '10', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10', '21', '22', '21, 'a pneumatic control system at least partially housed into said container () and configured to produce an overpressure inside said container () and on said liquid () when the liquid () is supplied outside the container (), such that following a decrease in volume of said liquid () inside said container (), said pneumatic control system increases in volume by an amount equal to a change in the volume of said liquid (), said pneumatic control system comprising a variable capacity tank () and a pipe () supplying and discharging a filling fluid for filling said variable capacity tank ();'}{'b': 3', '22, 'a system () supplying and discharging ...

Method for extracting beverage from a bottle

Devices and methods for extraction of a beverage from a beverage bottle, such as a wine bottle, using an extraction device. The bottle may be supported by a bottle support sleeve that surrounds all but the neck and closure at the bottle opening. The extraction device may be secured to the neck and a needle, such a a pair of needles or a two-lumen needle, may be inserted through the closure to inject pressurized gas into the bottle and to remove beverage from the bottle by the needle. The support sleeve may support the bottle during beverage extraction, e.g., by compressing the bottle exterior.

DRINK-DISPENSING DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND DRINK-DISPENSING METHOD

A liquid-dispensing device includes: a table, including a body and a plate, the body including three casks containing a liquid, each cask including a shell in which a pouch, made of a flexible material and containing the liquid, is positioned; three draft circuits, extending from each cask to three dispensing taps; a system for cooling the draft circuit; three pressurized draft systems for drawing the liquid from each cask, the draft system including a solenoid valve in each draft circuit, between the cask and the tap; a system for managing the device, the managing system being provided to control dispensing by opening or closing the solenoid valve; and wheels enabling movement of the device. The plate includes: three liquid-dispensing taps; and a unit for interacting with the management system, which is suitable for interfacing with the liquid-dispensing control. The managing system is connected to a database via a connector. 11017. A liquid-dispensing device forming a table comprising a body () and a plate () , wherein:{'b': 10', '11', '24', '11', '15', '12', '13', '11', '13', '25', '24', '14', '25, 'the body () includes three casks () containing a liquid to be dispensed, each cask comprising a shell inside which a pouch made of a flexible material and containing the liquid is positioned, three draft circuits () extending from each cask () to three dispensing taps (), a system () for cooling the draft circuit, three pressurized draft systems () for drawing the liquid from each cask (), said draft system () comprising a solenoid valve () in each draft circuit () between the cask and the tap, a system () for managing the device adapted to control the dispensing of liquids by opening or closing the solenoid valve (), and castors adapted to enable movement of the device,'}{'b': 17', '15', '16', '14', '14', '37, 'the plate () includes: three liquid-dispensing taps () and means () for interacting with the management system () adapted to interface with the function ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING INTEGRATED PRESSURE GAUGE

A portable beverage dispenser with a variable pressure regulator cap assembly that includes a high pressure cavity defined by a cap body. The high pressure cavity receives pressurized gas from a compressed gas reservoir. A low pressure cavity is connected to the high pressure cavity via a high pressure gas passageway. The low pressure cavity defines a low pressure gas passageway that penetrates the cap body. A gauge, such as a pressure and/or temperature gauge provides feedback about characteristics of the beverage contained within the dispenser. 1. A portable container for storing and dispensing a carbonated beverage , comprising:a container body structured to contain a liquid within an internal space of the container body;a lid structured to be at least partially removed from the container body in an open position to allow the liquid to enter the container body, and structured to be coupled to the container body in a closed position, the container body and the lid in the closed position acting in concert to contain the liquid and a gas above atmospheric pressure within the internal space of the container body;a dispensing tube in fluid communication with the container body and structured to allow the liquid from within the container body to pass outside of the container body;a pressurized gas source;a regulator structured to allow a controlled amount of pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source to flow into the internal space of the container body; anda gauge structured to measure a characteristic of the liquid within the internal space of the container body, and structured to provide an indication of the measured characteristic.2. The portable container for storing and dispensing a carbonated beverage according to claim 1 , in which the measured characteristic of the liquid is pressure.3. The portable container for storing and dispensing a carbonated beverage according to claim 1 , in which the measured characteristic of the liquid is temperature.4. The ...

Engagement of gas cylinder with gas dispenser

Devices and methods for engaging a gas cylinder with a gas dispenser, such as a beverage extractor, an inflation device, or other system that uses pressurized gas. A resilient element may be used to force a gas cylinder into engagement with a piercing element to pierce an outlet of the gas cylinder. The resilient element may deform elastically and/or plastically when applying force to the cylinder to pierce the outlet and sealingly engage the cylinder with a receiver. The resilient element may compensate for cylinders having different sizes and/or provide a consistent piercing or sealing force.

Stopcock for Beverage Dispenser

A stopcock controls the flow of a liquid under pressure through a dispensing tube with an upstream portion separated by the stopcock from a downstream portion. The stopcock includes a housing portion with a chamber defined by a housing peripheral wall surrounding a longitudinal z-axis. The housing peripheral wall has an inner surface of revolution with a housing inlet opening connectable to the upstream portion of the dispensing tube. The stopcock includes an outlet connector connectable to the downstream portion of the dispensing tube and comprising an outlet opening. A plug defined by a plug outer peripheral wall snugly fitting the inner surface of revolution of the housing peripheral wall. The plug can rotate within the chamber about the longitudinal z-axis. The plug has a through-channel extending from an upstream opening located on the plug outer peripheral wall, to a downstream opening, such that the plug can be rotated about the longitudinal z-axis from a flow position to a sealed position, wherein, the plug outer peripheral wall comprises a seal protrusion topped by a ridge and forming a closed loop defining a blank area of the plug outer peripheral wall, such that, in the sealed position, the housing inlet opening of the housing peripheral wall faces the blank area and is circumscribed within the seal protrusion. The plug outer peripheral wall has a flow protrusion topped by a ridge circumscribing the upstream opening such that, in the flow position, the inlet opening of the cylindrical chamber peripheral wall is circumscribed by the flow protrusion, wherein said flow protrusion preferably shares a common portion of protrusion with the seal protrusion.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING THE FILLING, STORAGE AND DISPENSING OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM MULTIPLE CONTAINERS WITHOUT OVER PRESSURIZATION

This invention relates to a novel method and system for dispensing CO2 vapor without over pressurization. The system includes one or more liquid containers and one or more vapor containers. The system is designed to operate in a specific manner whereby a restricted amount of CO2 liquid is permitted into the vapor container through a restrictive pathway that is created and maintained by a shuttle valve during the filling operation so that equalization of container pressures is achieved, thereby allowing shuttle valve to reseat when filling has stopped. During use, a pressure differential device is designed to specifically isolate the vapor container from the liquid container so as to preferentially deplete liquid CO2 from the vapor container and avoid over pressurization of the system until the vapor container. The system is operated so that at least 50% of the CO2 product is dispensed from the vapor container. The system also includes novel control methodology for performing pre-fill integrity checks to ensure safety of subsequent dispensing of CO2 liquid from a source vessel to the onsite CO2 containers. 1. A CO2 safety interlock fill system configured to perform pre-fill integrity checks for automatically leak checking a fill manifold and pressurizing the fill manifold , said pre-fill integrity checks for the leak checking and the pressurizing of the fill manifold performed prior to the CO2 safety interlock fill system allowing a subsequent filling operation of liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) product into a container from an onsite CO2 source , said CO2 safety interlock fill system comprising:the onsite CO2 source, said onsite CO2 source comprising a source vessel containing liquefied CO2, and vaporized CO2 in a headspace of the source vessel;a fill manifold operably connected to the source vessel, said fill manifold comprising one or more conduits positioned between the source vessel and the container, said one or more conduits comprising at least a CO2 vapor ...

Dispenser Head for a Beverage Cask

Provided herein is a dispenser head for a beverage cask which has a valve head with a spring-loaded valve disc. The dispenser head includes a housing, a connection element for fastening the housing to the valve head of the beverage cask, a propellant gas inlet, configured on the housing, for connecting a propellant gas line, a ram which is mounted movably in the housing and contains a riser duct and which, by pressing into the valve head, opens the spring-loaded valve disc, a liquid outlet for connecting a beverage line and an actuating mechanism for actuating the ram. The actuating mechanism is configured as a rotational mechanism which has a spiral gearing and a hand wheel connected to the ram and to the spiral gearing.

Reusable Vessel for Dispensing Beverages and Method of Storing and Dispensing Beverages

The invention includes a vessel comprised of a rectilinear primary casing made from a polymer material and a removable dispenser and methods of dispensing and filling and cleaning the vessel. The vessel further includes a one-way valve that may be used to introduce gases to the vessel once the dispenser is attached and sealed to the primary casing, an optional integrated handle and optional integrated feet. 1. A reusable vessel for storing beverages with dissolved gases comprising:(a) a rectilinear primary casing made from food-grade polymer comprising front face, a bottom face, a back face, two side faces, and a top face, wherein the top face includes an integrated top handle, the front face includes a dispenser hole located on its bottom half, and the front face includes a valve for pressurization located on its top half, and(b) a removable dispensing head and dispensing mechanism,wherein the removable dispensing head is attached to the primary casing at the dispenser hole.2. The vessel as claimed in further comprising a pressurization source.3. The vessel as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the pressurization source comprises a carbon dioxide or nitrogen cartridge assembly.4. The vessel as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the pressurization source comprises (a) a threaded injector and (b) a carbon dioxide or nitrogen cartridge with an initial capacity of 8 grams to 16 grams.5. The vessel as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said front face and top face are connected by an upper seating panel claim 3 , and wherein said cartridge assembly rests on said upper seating panel.6. The vessel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said removable dispensing head comprises: a horizontal main body which is tubular claim 1 , a flatly flared liquid inflow end claim 1 , a dispenser mechanism attachment end opposite the liquid inflow end of the main body claim 1 , and a liquid outflow conduit protruding from the horizontal main body claim 1 , wherein the mechanism attachment end has exterior screw ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND CONTAINER STOPPER

A beverage dispensing apparatus may include a beverage dispenser and associated stopper. The stopper may be used to replace a cork, cap or other closure of a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. A needle of the beverage dispenser may be inserted through a passageway of the stopper so that pressurized gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage liquid to exit the container via the needle. The stopper may suitably seal the container after dispensing is complete, e.g., to resist exposing the beverage to oxygen. 1. A beverage dispenser comprising:a pressurized gas receiver arranged to fluidly couple with a pressurized gas source and conduct flow of pressurized gas along a primary gas conduit;a gas flow valve fluidly coupled to the primary gas conduit and arranged to control flow of gas from the primary gas conduit to a secondary gas conduit;a regulator that is part of the primary gas conduit and is fluidly coupled between the pressurized gas receiver and the gas flow valve, the regulator arranged to receive pressurized gas and reduce a pressure of gas provided to the gas flow valve;a flow restrictor in the secondary gas conduit, the flow restrictor arranged to reduce a flow rate and pressure of gas flowing in the secondary gas conduit; anda needle including a needle gas conduit fluidly coupled to the secondary gas conduit downstream of the flow restrictor and arranged to deliver pressurized gas to a distal end of the needle, the needle further including a needle beverage conduit arranged to conduct a flow of beverage from the distal end of the needle to a dispensing outlet.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictor has an orifice with a size of 0.2 mm to 0.4 mm.3. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictor is arranged to provide a flow rate of 0.7 L/min to 5 L/min.4. The dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a body that houses the primary gas conduit claim 1 , regulator claim 1 , gas flow valve claim 1 , and secondary ...

CARTRIDGE RECEIVER, CARTRIDGE SYSTEM, DRINK PREPARATION MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DRINK

The invention relates to a cartridge system () for producing a drink in a drink preparation machine, comprising a cartridge () that has a reservoir () filed with a drink substance (), and a cartridge receiver () that can be reversibly connected to the cartridge, said cartridge receiver () comprising a mixing chamber () and a cartridge discharge device () which causes at least partial transfer of the drink substance () from the reservoir () into the mixing chamber (), and said cartridge receiver () comprising a fluid supply () which opens into the mixing chamber (). The invention also relates to the cartridge receiver () of the cartridge system (), the drink preparation machine, and the corresponding method for producing a drink (). 1. A cartridge receptacle for producing a beverage by means of a cartridge which comprises a reservoir with a beverage substance;wherein the cartridge receptacle is insertable into a beverage preparation machine and is connectable to a cartridge;wherein the cartridge receptacle has a mixing chamber that is fluidically connectable to the reservoir and a fluid feed that leads into the mixing chamber;wherein the cartridge receptacle comprises a cover element and an outlet element connected to the cover element;wherein the cover element is reversible connectable to the cartridge such that a cartridge opening leading to the reservoir is closed at least temporarily by the cover element;wherein the outlet element is reversible connectable to the cover element;wherein a fluidic connection between the cartridge opening and the mixing chamber is able to be established by means of a valve unit: andwherein the valve unit is transferrable by a relative movement between the cover element and the outlet element from a closed state into an open state in order to establish the fluidic connection.2. The cartridge receptacle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cartridge receptacle has a cartridge emptying device which is provided to at least partially ...

System, cartridge, beverage preparation unit and method for producing a beverage

Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.

DRINK HOLDER

Holder for beverages, whereby the holder includes a rigid outer holder that is provided with a mouth for inserting a flexible inner holder, whereby the holder also includes an adapter, that is designed to be provided on the mouth and which is designed to be coupled to a coupling element of such an inner holder, so that in this way an inner holder, with a coupling element that is too small to be provided on the mouth directly, can nonetheless be provided on the mouth. The outer holder and the adapter are fitted with a complementary first unit to lock their mutual position when they are coupled, whereby the locking is repeatedly reversible. 19-. (canceled)10127315743347725926. Holder () for beverages , whereby the holder comprises a rigid outer holder () that is provided with a mouth () for inserting a flexible inner holder () , whereby the holder () also comprises an adapter () that is designed to be provided on the mouth () and which is designed to be coupled to a coupling element () of such an inner holder () , so that in this way an inner holder () , with a coupling element () that is too small to be provided on the mouth () directly , can nonetheless be provided on the mouth () , wherein the outer holder () and the adapter () are fitted with complementary first means ( , ) to lock their mutual position when they are coupled , whereby the locking is repeatedly reversible.113445. Holder according to claim 10 , further comprising a flexible inner holder () that is provided with a coupling element () claim 10 , whereby the coupling element () and the adapter () are equipped to be coupled together.1220. Holder according to claim 11 , wherein the adapter is provided with a collar () to which a coupling for a tap installation of the ‘German Slider’ type can be coupled.135441954195. Holder according to claim 11 , wherein the adapter () and the coupling element () are designed to be coupled together by inserting the coupling element () into a passage () in the adapter () ...

PRESSURIZED BREWING, GAS-INFUSION, AND DISPENSING DEVICE

A pressurized beverage dispensing device that includes a vessel, a gas reservoir, a pressure regulation device, a primary filter, and a tap assembly. The gas reservoir is configured to supply pressurized gas within the vessel. The pressure regulation device is configured to maintain a pressure within the vessel that is above ambient pressure. The primary filter is configured to fit inside the vessel and to be removable from the vessel. The tap assembly includes a tap valve, a restrictor, and a flow straightener. The tap valve is configured to control dispensing through an outlet path. The restrictor is within the outlet path of the tap assembly and is configured to accelerate a flow of beverage to a turbulent flow. The flow straightener is within the outlet path of the tap assembly, downstream of the restrictor, and is configured to recombine, slow, and straighten the flow of beverage. 1. A pressurized beverage dispensing device comprising:a vessel configured to contain a beverage;a gas reservoir configured to supply pressurized gas within the vessel;a pressure regulation device configured to maintain a first pressure within the vessel, the first pressure being above ambient pressure, the pressure regulation device further configured to maintain a second pressure within the vessel, the second pressure being above ambient pressure;a primary filter configured to hold solid brewing media, the primary filter further configured to fit inside the vessel and to be removable from the vessel; and a tap valve configured to control dispensing from the vessel by allowing or preventing the beverage to flow through an outlet path of the tap assembly,', 'a restrictor within the outlet path of the tap assembly and configured to accelerate a flow of beverage through the tap assembly to a turbulent flow, and', 'a flow straightener within the outlet path of the tap assembly, downstream of the restrictor, and configured to recombine, slow, and straighten the flow of beverage., 'a tap ...

BAG-IN-KEG CONTAINERS FOR FILLING WITH A LIQUID PRODUCT

A container () supplied ready for filling with a liquid product such as beer includes a flexible bag () contained within a rigid outer body () with an outer space () in between, a first valve () for closing the bag () and a second valve () for closing the outer space (). The first valve () is connected to a dip tube () which extends into the bag, and the first and second valves are contained within a neck fitting (). The outer space () is pressurised to a first positive pressure relative to ambient atmospheric pressure and the bag () contains an oxygen-free gas such as nitrogen at a second positive pressure between the first positive pressure and atmospheric pressure. 113246843. A container () for filling with a liquid product , e.g. beer , including a flexible bag () contained within a rigid outer body () with an outer space () therebetween , a first valve () for closing the bag , and a second valve () for closing said outer space , in which the outer space () is at a first positive pressure relative to ambient atmospheric pressure , and the flexible bag () contains an oxygen-free gas at a second positive pressure between that of the outer space and ambient atmospheric pressure.267. A container according to wherein the first valve () is connected to a dip tube () extending into the bag claim 1 , and the dip tube contains the oxygen-free gas at the second positive pressure.368532. A container according to wherein the first and second valves ( claim 1 , ) are incorporated in a neck fitting () which connects the bag () to the rigid outer body ().4. A container according to wherein the oxygen-free gas is nitrogen.5. A container according to wherein the oxygen-free gas is carbon dioxide.6132468. A method of preparing a container () for filling with a liquid product claim 1 , e.g. beer claim 1 , said container having a flexible bag () contained within a rigid outer body () with an outer space () therebetween claim 1 , a first valve () for closing the bag and a second ...

Liquid Food Dispenser System and Method

A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank. 1. A method for dispensing a liquid beverage , the method comprising:dispensing a liquid stored in a first container within a first chamber at a first flow rate until the first container is substantially empty;after the first container is almost empty, dispensing a liquid stored in a second container within a second chamber at a second flow rate while dispensing the remaining liquid stored in the first container at a third flow rate until the first container is empty, wherein the liquid flowing from the first container is combined with the liquid flowing from the second container to form a combined flow, the combined flow comprising a fourth flow rate; andafter the first container is empty, dispensing the liquid stored in the second container within the second chamber at a fifth flow rate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , fourth claim 1 , and fifth flow rates are substantially equal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing the liquid stored in the first and second containers comprises applying pressure to the first chamber and pressure to the second chamber claim 1 , wherein the pressures applied to the first and second chambers create a force against the liquid in the first and second containers.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the pressure applied to the first chamber is increased when the first container is almost empty.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , before the first container is almost empty claim 3 , the pressure applied to the first chamber is greater than the pressure applied to the second chamber claim 3 , wherein the liquid flows from the first container but does not flow from the second container.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the pressure ...

Beverage Dispensing System

The present disclosure describes a system, apparatus, and method for storing, transporting, delivering, and dispensing carbonated beverages that maintains a high degree of carbonation and extends the shelf life of the beverage. The system includes a container that includes an outlet for dispensing the beverage. Disposed within the container is a first bladder that contains a fluid and an apparatus for exerting a constant pressure on the first bladder. The fluid is dispensed from the first bladder through the outlet, in response to the apparatus exerting pressure on the first bladder. 1. A system comprising:a container including an outlet for dispensing a liquid;a first bladder disposed within the container for storing the liquid; anda second bladder disposed within the first bladder for exerting pressure on the first bladder to cause the liquid to be dispensed through the outlet.2. A system comprising:a container including an outlet for dispensing a liquid;a first bladder, located within the container, for storing the liquid; anda second bladder, located within the container, configured to exert pressure on the first bladder to cause the liquid to be dispensed through the outlet, wherein the second bladder is attached to an interior surface of the container via at least one appendage.3. A system comprising:a container including an outlet for dispensing a liquid;a first bladder disposed within the container for storing the liquid;a first means for exerting a constant pressure on the first bladder to cause the liquid to be dispensed through the outlet; anda second means for adjusting a location of the first means within the container. The present application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 15/491,524, filed on Apr. 19, 2017 and entitled “Beverage Dispensing System,” the entirety of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present application is directed to a system, apparatus, and method for the improved storage, ...

BEVERAGE DISCHARGER

A beverage discharger may include a dispenser case; a channel body at least partially disposed in the dispenser case, the channel body having a first dispenser channel defined therein that communicates with a beverage discharge channel; a discharge body coupled to the channel body and having a second dispenser channel defined therein that communicates with the first dispenser channel, the discharge body extending vertically in an elongated manner; an ascending and descending body connected to the dispenser case in an ascending and descending manner; a shaft connected to the ascending and descending body to ascend and descend with the ascending and descending body, the shaft having, at a bottom portion, a packing that opens and closes the second dispenser channel; and at least one guide rib formed on an inner face of the discharge body to guide the bottom portion of the shaft. 1. A beverage discharger , comprising:a dispenser case;a channel body at least partially disposed in the dispenser case, wherein the channel body has a first dispenser channel defined therein that communicates with a beverage discharge channel;a discharge body coupled to the channel body and having a second dispenser channel defined therein in communication with the first dispenser channel, wherein the discharge body extends in a vertical direction in an elongated manner;an ascending and descending body connected to the dispenser case in an ascending and descending manner;a shaft connected to the ascending and descending body to ascend and descend together with the ascending and descending body, wherein the shaft has, at a bottom thereof, a packing that opens and closes the second dispenser channel; andat least one guide rib formed on an inner face of the discharge body to guide the bottom of the shaft.2. The beverage discharger of claim 1 , wherein the at least one guide rib is formed at a position closer to a bottom of the discharge body than to a top of the discharge body.3. The beverage ...

CONTAINER FOR STORING A LIQUID FOODSTUFF AND DISPENSING IT UNDER PRESSURE

A container () for storing a liquid foodstuff () and dispensing it under pressure in consumption portions via a closable dispensing channel, characterised in that it comprises a rigid outer container (), a flexible inner container () for the foodstuff (), and at least one intermediate container () surrounding the inner container (), whereby an intermediate container () on the one hand, and another intermediate container () or the inner container () located within it on the other hand, define a space (), whereby the space () is provided with a pressure medium and/or the container () is equipped with a connection () connected to the space for a pressure medium source (). 11423453553161612324. A container () for storing a liquid foodstuff () and dispensing it under pressure in consumption portions via a closable dispensing channel leading from the container to the outside , characterised in that it comprises a rigid outer container () , a flexible inner container () for the foodstuff () , and at least one intermediate container () surrounding the inner container () , whereby an intermediate container () on the one hand , and another intermediate container () or the inner container () located within it on the other hand , define a space () , whereby the space () is provided with a pressure medium and/or the container () is equipped with a connection () , which is connected to the space , for a pressure medium source ().2114. A container () according to claim 1 , characterised in that it is a container () for beer ().315. A container () according to claim 1 , characterised in that at least one intermediate container () is flexible.41276643627. A container () according to claim 1 , characterised in that the outer. container () has a mouth () with a connector () fitting in it or on it in which the dispensing channel is provided claim 1 , whereby the connector () is provided with an activatable valve for the controlled outflow of the foodstuff () claim 1 , and whereby the ...

LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE

A liquid dispensing device includes a liquid extraction system that extracts a liquid from a container. The liquid dispensing device includes an identification system that identifies a type of the liquid. The liquid dispensing device includes a liquid preservation system that prevents degradation of the liquid. The liquid may be wine or other liquids. 1. A liquid dispensing device , comprising:a liquid extraction system configured to extract a liquid from a container;an identification system configured to identify a type of the liquid; anda liquid preservation system configured to prevent degradation of the liquid.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the liquid extraction system comprises:a penetration device configured to penetrate the container;a container holding device; anda liquid metering device that dispenses a quantity of the liquid from the container.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the penetration device comprises: an injection port configured to inject gasses into the container; and', 'an extraction port configured to extract the quantity of the liquid., 'a needle configured to penetrate a portion of the container, wherein the needle comprises4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the extraction port is disposed in a recess and the recess is disposed on a surface of the needle.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the recess has a length along an insertion direction of the needle.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the recess has a helical shape along an insertion direction of the needle.7. The device of claim 4 , wherein the recess has a circular shape and lies in a plane that is orthogonal to an insertion direction of the needle.8. The device of claim 3 , wherein the needle further comprises an engagement portion for mechanically engaging the container.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the engagement portion is a screw.10. The device of claim 3 , wherein the penetration device further comprises:an actuator configured to rotate the needle during penetration of ...

CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING AND STORING FLUID

A fluid container system comprises a bottle having bellows and being moveable from an extended position to dispense the fluid to a compressed position with a smaller internal volume than when in the extended position. The fluid container may also include a bladder housed within the bottle for storing the fluid; a valve demountably engageable to the bottle and the bladder, and the valve is capable of being closed to prevent the flow of the fluid and gas, or opened to dispense the fluid and gas. The fluid container may also comprise top and bottom endplates that support the bottle. 1. A container for receiving fluids comprising:a. an integrally formed body comprising: ii. a top portion that defines an orifice therethrough, said orifice demountably engageable with a valve component; and', 'iii. an intermediate portion that extends between the closed bottom portion and the top portion, the intermediate portion defining a bellows that is moveable between an extended position and a compressed position while maintaining structural integrity of the integrally formed body., 'i. a closed bottom portion;'}2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the bellows comprises at least two adjacent bellows sections that are each moveable between the extended position and the compressed position.3. The container of either of claim 1 , wherein the closed bottom portion claim 1 , the top portion or both define at least one endplate-engaging element.43. The container of claim of claim 1 , wherein the closed bottom portion claim 1 , the top portion or both define two pairs of endplate-engaging elements.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the each of the two pairs of endplate-engaging elements comprise individual endplate-engaging elements that are diametrically opposed to each other.6. The container of claim 5 , wherein the two pairs of endplate-engaging elements are substantially evenly and radially spaced from each other.7. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a pressure-relief ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING SINGLE USE COLLAPSIBLE KEGS

A beverage dispensing system () for dispensing a beverage stored in a single use collapsible beverage container () including a measuring device () for at least retrieving information about the beverage and/or the single use collapsible beverage container (), and including an electronic sensor () device for reading said information from said measuring device (), thereby establishing digital data representing said information about said beverage and/or said collapsible beverage container (). 1. A beverage dispensing system comprising a collapsible beverage container for dispensing a beverage stored in said collapsible beverage container , said collapsible beverage container defining a beverage filled space , a gas-filled head space and a beverage outlet in communication with said beverage filled space for extracting said beverage from said beverage filled space , said beverage dispensing system comprising:a base part adapted to cooperate with a beverage container connector for connecting to said beverage outlet of said collapsible beverage container,a tapping device comprising one or more tapping heads for extracting said beverage from said beverage filled space,a tapping line extending from said beverage container connector to said tapping device, said tapping line comprising one or more beverage lines, anda lid connectable to said base part, said lid and said base part defining a sealed inner space for accommodating and encapsulating said collapsible beverage container,a pressure source in fluid communication with said inner space for pressurizing said inner space for applying a force onto said collapsible beverage container, collapsing said collapsible beverage container and forcing said beverage from said beverage filled space through the tapping line and out through the tapping device,wherein said collapsible beverage container includes a measuring device for at least retrieving information about said beverage and/or said collapsible beverage container,wherein ...

DISPENSER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

System for dispensing a beverage into a container () comprising at least one dispenser unit (). The dispenser unit () comprises at least one beverage outlet port and a movable seal member () which is configured to form a sealing barrier between at least a portion of the container () and the dispenser head. In this way the container is pressurised before filling, so as to avoid excessive foaming. 1. A system for dispensing a beverage into a container , the system comprising:at least one dispenser unit, the at least one dispenser unit comprising a dispenser head, wherein the dispenser head comprises:at least one fluid port;a moveable seal member which is configured to form a sealing barrier between at least a portion of the container and the dispenser head.2. The system as claimed in wherein the at least one fluid port is a beverage outlet and/or pressure port.3. The system as claimed in comprising at least one support member configured to contact claim 1 , hold claim 1 , position and/or support the container.4. canceled5. canceled6. The system as claimed in wherein the at least one support is configured to position and/or align the container with the moveable seal member to ensure an effective seal.7. canceled8. The system as claimed in wherein the moveable seal member is configured to be movable between a first condition in which the seal member is spaced from the container and a second condition in the sealing member is in contact with at least a portion of the container to form a sealing barrier.9. canceled10. The system as claimed in wherein the sealing member is configured to contact claim 1 , grip and/or clamp an inner claim 1 , outer or upper surface of the mouth claim 1 , lip and/or rim of the container.11. The system as claimed in wherein the seal member comprises a sealing element made from a material selected from the group comprising silicone claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , plastic or resin.12. The system as claimed in wherein the seal member is configured to ...

PRESSURE REGULATING SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROVIDED THEREWITH

A pressure regulating system for a beverage container system, comprising a first, compartment for containing a pressurized gas, in fluid communication with an outlet space through at least a gas valve for opening and closing a passage between the first compartment and the outlet space, wherein a gas valve control system is provided, comprising a deformable and/or movable wall or wall part of said outlet space, wherein said deformable and/or movable wall part is operably in contact with said gas valve for opening and/or closing said gas valve, wherein a second compartment is provided at a side of the said deformable and/or movable wall part opposite the outlet space, wherein the second compartment is in fluid communication with a third compartment, which third compartment comprises at least one separating wall part and is at least liquid tight. 1. A pressure regulating system for a beverage container system , comprising a first compartment for containing a pressurized gas , in fluid communication with an outlet space through at least a gas valve for opening and closing a passage between the first compartment and the outlet space , wherein a gas valve control system is provided , comprising a deformable and/or movable wall or wall part of said outlet space , wherein said deformable and/or movable wall part is operably in contact with said gas valve for opening and/or closing said gas valve , wherein a second compartment is provided at a side of the said deformable and/or movable wall part opposite the outlet space , wherein the second compartment is in fluid communication with a third compartment , which third compartment comprises at least one separating wall part and is at least liquid tight.2. Pressure regulating system according to claim 1 , wherein the separating wall part is part of or is or comprises a movable and/or deformable wall part.3. Pressure regulating system according to claim 1 , wherein the separating wall part is gas permeable and liquid tight.4. ...

WINE EXTRACTION AND PRESERVATION DEVICE AND METHOD

Devices and methods are disclosed for extracting fluids from within a container sealed by a cork or septum without removal of the cork or septum or the contamination of the fluid within the container by reactive gases or liquids. Embodiments of the device can include a needle connected to a valve which is in turn connected to a source of pressurized gas for displacing the fluid. Further embodiments of the device can comprise additional components that act to force the needle to be inserted through the cork or septum along a linear path, to aid in preventing buckling of the needle, to clamp the device to the container, to prevent expulsion of the cork or septum from the container, and to guide the needle through a specified region of the cork or septum. This device is particularly suited for the dispensing and preservation of wine. 1. A wine extraction device for the extraction of wine from within a bottle sealed by a cork , the bottle having a bottom and a top , the device comprising:a two lumen needle having a gas lumen and a wine lumen, the needle being adapted to penetrate through the cork such that an outlet of the gas lumen and an entrance of the wine lumen are passed through the cork and positioned within the bottle;a wine exit conduit fluidly coupled to the wine lumen to receive wine exiting the bottle via the wine lumen and to dispense the wine;a pressurized source of gas;a valve arrangement including a first valve element that is movable in a first direction toward a plane of the bottom of the bottle with the needle penetrated through the bottle cork to allow flow of gas from the pressurized source of gas to the outlet of the gas lumen, and a second valve element that is movable in a second direction away from the plane of the bottom of the bottle to permit flow of wine into the entrance of the wine lumen and through the wine lumen to the wine exit conduit; anda user actuatable element arranged for movement relative to the bottle to cause movement of both ...

METHOD OF DISPENSING CARBONATED BEVERAGE, A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER

A method of dispensing carbonated beverage comprises the step of providing a beverage dispensing system () comprising a pressure chamber (), which chamber accommodates a collapsible beverage container () made of a flexible material. The collapsible beverage container includes a beverage space, a head space, a dispensing device (), a tapping line (), and an interruption valve (). The method further comprises the step of maintaining a first elevated pressure within the pressure chamber (), which acts on the collapsible beverage container () for crumpling the collapsible beverage container () at a container crumpling pressure and establishing a second elevated pressure, the first elevated pressure being equal to the sum of the second elevated pressure and the container crumpling pressure. The method still further comprises the step of operating the dispensing device () from the non-beverage dispensing position to the beverage dispensing position. 1. A method of dispensing carbonated beverage , said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a beverage dispensing system, said beverage dispensing system comprising a pressure chamber, said pressure chamber accommodating a collapsible beverage container made of a flexible material, said collapsible beverage container including a beverage space containing carbonated beverage and a head space containing gas; a dispensing device including a tapping valve and defining a beverage dispensing position and a non-beverage dispensing position; a tapping line interconnecting said collapsible beverage container within said pressure chamber and said dispensing device; and an interruption valve defining an open position and a closed position, said open position allowing carbonated beverage to flow from said beverage space to said dispensing device when said pressure chamber is pressurized, said closed position preventing carbonated beverage from flowing from said beverage space to said dispensing device;(b) maintaining a first ...

Reusable Vessel for Dispensing Beverages and Method of Storing and Dispensing Beverages

The invention includes a vessel comprised of a rectilinear primary casing made from a polymer material and a removable dispenser and methods of dispensing and filling and cleaning the vessel. The vessel further includes a one-way valve that may be used to introduce gases to the vessel once the dispenser is attached and sealed to the primary casing, an optional integrated handle and optional integrated feet. 1. A reusable vessel for storing beverages with dissolved gases comprising:(a) a rectilinear primary casing made from food-grade polymer comprising front face, a bottom face, a back face, two side faces, and a top face, wherein the top face includes an integrated top handle, the front face includes a dispenser hole located on its bottom half, and the front face includes a valve for pressurization located on its top half, and(b) a removable dispensing head and dispensing mechanism,wherein the removable dispensing head is attached to the primary casing at the dispenser hole.2. The vessel as claimed in further comprising a pressurization source.3. The vessel as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the pressurization source comprises a carbon dioxide or nitrogen cartridge assembly.4. The vessel as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the pressurization source comprises (a) a threaded injector and (b) a carbon dioxide or nitrogen cartridge with an initial capacity of 8 grams to 16 grams.5. The vessel as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said front face and top face are connected by an upper seating panel claim 3 , and wherein said cartridge assembly rests on said upper seating panel.6. The vessel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said removable dispensing head comprises: a horizontal main body which is tubular claim 1 , a flatly flared liquid inflow end claim 1 , a dispenser mechanism attachment end opposite the liquid inflow end of the main body claim 1 , and a liquid outflow conduit protruding from the horizontal main body claim 1 , wherein the mechanism attachment end has exterior screw ...

CONCENTRATE FILLED BOV CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD

A dispenser platform for receiving a product container, having a casing, wholly or partially encasing a control panel coupled a control module and a product container receptacle having a product container coupling assembly. The product container coupling assembly includes a first product supply conduit configured to receive a barrel of a product container. A second product supply conduit couples to a reservoir or to a supply of a second product, such as water. The product container holds a first product, such as concentrated coffee, concentrated tea, concentrated flavored drink, flavored syrup (cola) or concentrated juice. Components of the dispenser platform include a pump assembly, a heating and/or cooling assembly responsively coupled to a control panel via a control module and a filter assembly. The product container can be a BOV container or an airless dispensing container. 1. A product container , comprising a bag on valve (BOV) within a sealed canister , the BOV having contained therein a product concentrate.2. The product container of claim 1 , wherein the product concentrate is one selected from the group consisting of a concentrated coffee claim 1 , concentrated tea claim 1 , concentrated flavored drink claim 1 , flavored syrup (e.g. claim 1 , cola) and concentrated juice.3. The product container of claim 1 , further comprising the product container having a barrel configured to be received by a dispenser platform.4. The product container of claim 1 , further comprising:a cup proximate the top of the sealed canister;the barrel flexibly coupled to the cup, the cup rigidly coupled to the sealed canister;a valve assembly having an outlet, the outlet directly or indirectly coupled to and in communication with the barrel and a valve assembly inlet;the BOV further comprising a substantially impervious BOV bag, the BOV bag having a BOV bag outlet in communication with the interior of the BOV bag; anda conduit forming a pathway from the bag outlet, and hence the ...

FLUID DISPENSER WITH ISOLATION MEMBRANE

The combination of a container of a first volume and a fluid containment and dispensing apparatus includes a flexible bag having an inner wall, an outer wall and a collar. The collar comprises a plurality of components, including a collar body, a flange that is attached to the bag, and a top plate having a first aperture therein configured to for connection to a first fluid carrying conduit, the fluid carrying conduit providing for egress of fluid from the bag. The container comprises walls the walls having inner and outer surfaces, and the collar body extends from a wall of the container. The container provides at least one second aperture providing for ingress and egress of fluid to and from a space situated between the outer surface of the bag and the inner surface of the container and the apparatus further comprises fastening means to fasten the collar components together. 1. The combination of a container of a first volume and a fluid containment and dispensing apparatus including a flexible bag having an inner wall , an outer wall and a collar , the collar comprising a plurality of components , including a collar body , a flange that is attached to the bag , and a top plate having a first aperture therein configured to for connection to a first fluid carrying conduit , the fluid carrying conduit providing for egress of fluid from the bag , wherein the container comprises walls the walls having inner and outer surfaces , wherein the collar body extends from a wall of the container , the container providing at least one second aperture providing for ingress and egress of fluid to and from a space situated between the outer surface of the bag and the inner surface of the container , the apparatus further comprising fastening means to fasten the collar components together.2. The combination of claim 1 , wherein the fluid carrying conduit provides for the ingress of fluid into the bag.3. The combination of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second aperture is ...

CONSUMABLE-LIQUID DISPENSER

A refrigerated consumable-liquid dispenser. A consumable-liquid container is carried in a covered refrigerated housing that includes a heat exchanger for maintaining consumable-liquid at a predetermined temperature which may be pre-selected depending on the type of consumable-liquid being carried. A dispensing tube provides a conduit for the consumable-liquid. To dispense the consumable-liquid, a pressure differential is produced in response to the user command, whereby the pressure on the liquid in the container is greater than the pressure at a dispensing port. User command may be achieved without physical contact with the consumable-liquid dispenser, for sanitary and health related considerations. 1. A dispenser for dispensing the contents of a consumable-liquid product from a container with a spout from a dispensing outlet at the exterior of said dispenser wherein the user does not contact any surface of the dispenser while causing the consumable-liquid product to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet , said dispensing apparatus comprising-a covered refrigerated housing means for receiving the container and including means for constraining deformation of the container,a first sensor assembly for sensing the presence of the user's hand and optionally a second sensor assembly for detecting the presence of a vessel into which the consumable-liquid product is to be dispensed,a port means detachably connected to the container at the spout for forming first and second ports into the container through the spout,dispensing means for forming a closed path extending from the interior of the container through said first port to the dispensing outlet at the exterior of said housing, andpressure differential enabling means attached to said housing remotely from said port means and separated and isolated from said dispensing means for increasing the pressure acting on the consumable-liquid product in the container through said second port to a value above the pressure at ...

BEVERAGE EXTRACTOR WITH CONTAINER DISENGAGEMENT FEATURE

Devices and methods for extraction of a beverage from a beverage bottle, such as a wine bottle, using an extraction device. A clamp of the extraction device may include a container engagement surface arranged to disengage the clamp from the container neck when the clamp is pulled upwardly relative to the container neck. The container engagement surface may include a surface that slopes upwardly and outwardly relative to the container neck and that moves the clamp radially outwardly and away from the container neck as the clamp is moved vertically upwardly relative to the container neck. 1. A beverage dispensing device , comprising:a body including a conduit arranged to receive a flow of beverage under pressure from a beverage container and to dispense the beverage at a dispensing outlet of the conduit; anda clamp arranged to engage a container neck to secure the body relative to the container neck, the clamp including a container engagement surface that slopes outwardly and upwardly relative to the container neck and is arranged to disengage the clamp from the container neck as the clamp is pulled upwardly relative to the container neck.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container engagement surface is arranged to contact a lip of a container and exert a radially outward force on the clamp to move the clamp away from the lip of the container as the clamp is moved upwardly relative to the container neck.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container engagement surface is arranged to contact the container neck and exert a radially inward force on the container neck.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp includes at least one arm arranged to engage with the container neck claim 1 , and wherein the container engagement surface extends vertically on the at least one arm.5. The device of claim 5 , wherein the clamp arm includes two arms that are opposed to each other and arranged to engage the container neck with the container neck positioned between the arms ...

CONTAINER FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONS

Disclosed is a container suitable for containing a frozen confection. The container comprises a receptacle comprising a product outlet through which the frozen confection can be dispensed and wherein the outlet is closed by a self-closing valve. Inside of the receptacle is a flexible bag for containing the frozen confection. The container also comprises a propellant inlet through which pressurized gas can be introduced to a region inside the receptacle and outside of the bag to urge the frozen confection towards the product outlet. The self-closing valve is a slit valve made from a resilient material having a Shore hardness of greater than 30 but less than 50 as determined on the A scale. 1. A container suitable for containing a frozen confection , the container comprising:a receptacle comprising a product outlet through which the frozen confection can be dispensed and wherein the outlet is closed by a self-closing valve;a flexible bag for containing the frozen confection and located inside the receptacle; anda propellant inlet through which pressurized gas can be introduced to a region inside the receptacle and outside of the bag to urge the frozen confection towards the product outlet;wherein the self-closing valve is a slit valve made from a resilient material having a Shore hardness of greater than 30 and less than 50 as determined on the A scale.2. The container as claimed in wherein the Shore hardness of the resilient material is in the range 35 to 45 on the A scale.3. The container as claimed in wherein the self-closing valve closes an outlet orifice of the product outlet and wherein the outlet orifice has a diameter of from 1 to 6 cm.4. The container as claimed in wherein the outlet orifice has a diameter of from 2 to 4 cm.5. The container as claimed in wherein the flexible bag contains a frozen confection.6. A method for dispensing a frozen confection claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00005', 'claim 5'}, '(i) providing a chamber, ...

Systems for Storing Beverages

Systems for storing beverages are disclosed, which include a container for storing, transporting and dispensing a beverage, e.g. beer. In some implementations the container includes a pressure-tight lid closure system including wire bails. 1. A beverage storage system comprising:a container body comprising a vacuum sealed metal vessel having a rim which has a non-planar surface,a lid having a gas inlet valve; andan annular elastomeric seal interposed between a bottom surface of the lid and the rim and configured to seal against the non-planar surface of the rim.2. The system of wherein the lid further comprises a pressure relief valve.3. The system of wherein the gas inlet valve comprises a pressure inlet fitting configured to receive a gas delivery device.4. The system of wherein the pressure inlet fitting comprises a portion configured to actuate a pressure delivery device.5. The system of wherein the pressure inlet fitting is removable.6. The system of wherein the container body has a volume of less than 3 liters.7. The system of wherein the lid comprises a threaded portion.8. The system of wherein the container body is double-walled.9. The system of wherein the elastomeric seal has a beveled surface configured for engagement with the non-planar surface.10. The system of wherein the seal is disposed in an annular channel in the bottom surface of the lid.11. The system of wherein the container body includes a generally cylindrical neck region and the channel includes a sidewall configured to abut an outer surface of the neck region.12. The system of further comprising a dispensing device in fluid communication with the body.13. The system of wherein the dispensing device comprises a tubular conduit disposed outside of the body.14. The system of wherein the dispensing device further comprises an actuating handle at a distal end of the tubular conduit claim 13 , configured to allow a user to regulate flow from the dispensing device.15. The system of further ...

BAG SIDE CONNECTOR FOR A BIB PACKAGE

The bag side connector for a BIB package comprises: an element () having a longitudinal axis () and including a flange () with an upper and a lower face, wherein a first collar () protrudes from the upper face, so that a cylindrical chamber () is defined, a second collar () protrudes from the lower face, and the flange () has at least one through hole () in the area delimited by the second collar (); and an internal valve device including an obturator () slidable along said axis () and a third collar () protruding from the lower face of the flange () coaxially and internally in respect of the second collar () and externally in respect of the area with at least one through hole (), wherein said obturator () has a foot () suitable for contacting a distal edge () of the third collar () to form a leak-tight seal, and a top wall () from which an actuating pin () protrudes and extends through a center bore () of the flange (). The connector further comprises an external valve device arranged in the chamber () and suitable for allowing/interrupting the fluid communication between the chamber () and the at least one (through hole () in dependence on the pressure existing in the chamber (). 1. A bag side connector for a BIB package , comprising:an element having a longitudinal axis and including a flange with an upper and a lower face, wherein a first collar protrudes from the upper face, so that a cylindrical chamber is defined, a second collar protrudes from the lower face, and the flange has at least one through hole in the area delimited by said second collar, andan internal valve device including an obturator slidable along said axis and a third collar protruding from the lower face of the flange coaxially and internally in respect of said second collar and externally in respect of said area with at least one through hole, wherein said obturator has a foot suitable for contacting a distal edge of said third collar to form a leak-tight seal, and a top wall from which an ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND DISPENSING FOODS

An apparatus for autonomously cooking a food product and dispensing said food product into a container, the apparatus comprising: a housing; a plurality of cooling chambers, a plurality of cooking chambers, a plurality of storage chambers, a plurality of primary dispensing chambers, and a plurality of secondary dispensing chambers disposed in a column arrangement within the apparatus; at least one food container disposed within at least one of the plurality of cooling chambers; a plurality of mixer augers disposed within the at least one food container; a series of induction plates adapted to be heated by a series of induction energizers, the series of induction plates and induction energizers being associated with each cooking chamber; and roller conveyor tables disposed throughout the pluralities of primary and secondary dispensing chambers, the roller conveyor tables being adapted to traverse the container such that to receive the cooked food product. 1. An apparatus for autonomously cooking a food product and dispensing said food product into at least one container , the apparatus comprising:a housing;a plurality of cooling chambers, a plurality of cooking chambers, a plurality of storage chambers, a plurality of primary dispensing chambers, and a plurality of secondary dispensing chambers each disposed in a column arrangement within the housing;wherein each storage chamber of the plurality of storage chambers is disposed at a front of the housing, and each secondary dispensing chamber of the plurality of secondary dispensing chambers is disposed and attached beneath each storage chamber;wherein each cooling chamber is disposed above each cooking chamber, and each cooking chamber is disposed above each primary dispensing chamber;each cooling chamber being connected to the cooking chamber below via a top flow portal, and each cooking chamber being connected to the primary dispensing chamber below via a bottom flow portal;at least one food container adapted to ...

System for monitoring gas level in a gas storage cylinder

The present invention is directed generally to the field carbonated beverage dispensing systems having a replaceable carbon dioxide storage cylinder. Such systems may be embodied in the form of a unitary apparatus including, but not exclusively, on-bench, under-bench or freestanding beverage cooling units. The invention may be embodied in the form of a beverage dispensing unit having a gas input connector configured to make gas tight connection to a gas container configured to hold a gas under pressure and a mass detection device. The gas input connector and mass detection device are arranged such that when a gas container is connected to the gas input connector, the mass detection device is capable of detecting a mass associated with the gas container. The unit may further have a gas container support extending from or about the mass detection device configured to maintain a gas container connected to the gas input connector in a position such that it bears on the mass detection device so as to allow the mass detection device to measure the mass of the gas container and any gas contained therein. Computer-implemented methods for monitoring the level of gas are also provided.

FLUID DISPENSER

A fluid dispenser includes a containing case having an inner containment cavity for containing a first fluid to be dispensed, which is delimited by at least one pair of walls which have a membrane-like structure, at least one first wall of which is placed in contact with the fluid to be dispensed, a second wall of said pair at least partly surrounding the first wall. The dispenser further includes a closable hollow space, positioned between the first wall and the second wall; and a second fluid which, introduced in the hollow space and interacting with the first wall, imparts to the fluid to be dispensed a movement towards an outlet of the case and a simultaneous action at least of expelling to the outside of the case the gases present in the containment cavity. 1. A fluid dispenser comprising:a containing case having an inner containment cavity for containing a first fluid to be dispensed, the containing case being delimited by at least one pair of walls having a membrane-like structure, at least one first wall of said at least one pair of walls being placed in contact with the fluid to be dispensed, a second wall of said at least one pair of walls being at least partly surrounding said at least one first wall;a closable hollow space, positioned between said at least one first wall and said second wall; anda second fluid which being introduced into the hollow space and interacting with said first wall imparts to the fluid to be dispensed a movement towards an outlet of said case and a simultaneous action at least of expelling to the outside of said case the gases present in the containment cavity.2. The dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one first wall and said second wall are affected by a duct for conveying said second fluid inside said case.3. The dispenser according to claim 2 , wherein at least one part of said duct is on a flange claim 2 , which is joined to at least one of the walls of said pair of walls claim 2 , and connects said hollow ...

RADIO TRANSMITTER DEVICE FOR USE IN METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING, CONTROLLING AND OPTIMIZING FLOW OF PRODUCTS

A liquid product distribution network includes a keg distribution monitoring and reporting apparatus associated with a keg. The apparatus includes a radio transmitter device and sensing circuitry for sensing and communicating physical properties associating with the keg. A top or bottom chime of keg physically protects the sensing circuitry during keg distribution in the keg distribution network. The apparatus also includes a battery power supply unit fitted within and protected by the top or bottom chime. The apparatus further includes a unique identifier associated with the sensing and reporting device. The apparatus further includes a mobile communications device is configured to identify the keg based on the unique identifier associated with the sensing and reporting device embedded therein, and receive and process the radiofrequency signals from the radiofrequency signal transmission circuitry of the identified keg passively and without user interaction, for monitoring the physical properties and location of the keg. 1. A liquid product distribution network monitoring and reporting system , comprising:a keg distribution monitoring and reporting apparatus associated with a keg adapted for containing the liquid product, the keg distribution monitoring and reporting apparatus comprising:a sensing and reporting device comprising:sensing circuitry embedded in a top or bottom chime of the keg without extending any keg physical boundaries in any dimension, and further whereby the top or bottom chime physically protects the sensing circuitry during keg distribution in the keg distribution network, for sensing at least one of physical properties and location associated with the keg;a radio transmitter device comprising a low-energy consumption radio/processing module; andradio frequency signal transmission circuitry associated with said radio/processing module for transmitting encrypted radio frequency signals from the sensing and reporting device;a battery power supply ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS RELATING TO TRANSFER OF FLUIDS TO/FROM CONTAINERS AND/OR STORAGE/TRANSPORT OF FLUIDS IN CONTAINERS

Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus, systems and methods relating to transfer of fluids to/from containers and/or storage/transport of fluids in containers. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus comprises a container including a fitment having an opening. The apparatus may include a valve within the fitment. The valve may be configured to inhibit fluid flow out of the container. The apparatus may also include a transfer tube configured to be positioned through the opening of the fitment. The transfer tube may engage and open the valve to thereby provide an open passage to/from the container. 1. An apparatus comprising:a container including a fitment having an opening;a transfer cap including an opening and configured to be coupled to the fitment such that the opening of the transfer cap is aligned with the opening of the fitment;a valve within the fitment and configured to inhibit fluid flow out of the container; anda transfer tube configured to be positioned through the aligned openings of the transfer cap and the fitment, whereby the transfer tube engages and opens the valve to thereby provide an open passage to/from the container.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transfer tube engages and opens the valve to thereby provide the open passage to/from the container while maintaining an airtight seal with an environment outside the container.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the airtight seal is defined between the transfer tube and an inner surface of the fitment; and/orthe airtight seal is defined between the transfer tube and a seal disposed within the fitment.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transfer tube includes a portion configured to be inserted into the opening of the fitment such that claim 1 , upon insertion claim 1 , an airtight seal is formed between the transfer tube and an inner surface of the fitment.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the portion of the transfer tube is tapered and configured to seal and wedge ...

CONTAINER FILL LEVEL INDICATION SYSTEM USING A MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHM

A liquid container refill management system including a machine learning algorithm and method of training the same, the system and method making use of noninvasive tank-in-tank measuring techniques. The system can comprise of a container fill level indicator. The container fill level indicator can be capable of detecting a vibration response signal on the outer surface of a container, wherein the system is capable of transmitting the response signal to a remote data processor for processing using a trained machine learning algorithm. The trained machine learning algorithm can be trained by the process of selecting model inputs and outputs to define an internal structure of the machine learning algorithm, applying a collection of input and output data samples to train the machine learning algorithm, and verifying the accuracy of the machine learning algorithm by applying input data samples and comparing received output values with expected output values. 1. A system for determining a fill level in a container , comprising:a resonator for vibrating an outer surface of the container;a vibration detecting device for detecting a data signal indicative of a response vibration;a data storage medium storing a machine learning algorithm;a first data processing module for sampling the data signal from the vibration detecting device to provide response data indicative of the response vibration; anda second data processing module inputting the response data into the machine learning algorithm, the machine learning algorithm receiving the response data and outputting a fill level measurement;wherein the machine learning algorithm is trained through machine learning, including the process of selecting model inputs and outputs to define an internal structure of the machine learning algorithm, applying a collection of input and output data samples to train the machine learning algorithm, and verifying the accuracy of the machine learning algorithm by applying input data samples and ...

CONTAINER AND SET OF PREFORMS FOR FORMING A CONTAINER

Container of a bag-in-container type, wherein a neck region of the container is provided with at least one opening extending substantially radially there through, into a space between the outer container and an inner container adjacent thereto, wherein the neck region is provided with coupling elements, preferably at opposite sides of the at least one opening, seen in circumferential direction, for coupling of a connecting device to the container for introducing a pressure fluid through the at least one opening into a space between the inner and outer container. 131-. (canceled)32. Container of a bag-in-container type , wherein a neck region of the container is provided with at least one opening extending substantially radially there through , into a space between the outer container and an inner container adjacent thereto , wherein the neck region is provided with coupling elements , for coupling of a connecting device to the container for introducing a pressure fluid through said at least one opening into a space between the inner and outer container , wherein the container has been manufactured by blow moulding from at least an inner and an outer plastic preform , to form the bag-in-container type container , such that the outer preform forms at least part of the outer container and the inner preform forms at least part of the bag or inner container , and wherein a closure ring is provided to the inner and outer container , at least closing off the space between said inner and outer container , wherein the inner and outer preform are integrally blow moulded to form the bag-in-container type container.33. Container according to claim 32 , wherein coupling elements are provided at opposite sides of said at least one opening claim 32 , seen in circumferential direction.34. Container according to claim 33 , wherein the outer container and inner container have first and second neck regions respectively claim 33 , wherein the ring is connected to the free ends of the ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING AND PRESSURIZER SYSTEM

An apparatus comprises an inflatable object adapted to be inserted into a beverage container, and a mechanism adapted to inject air into the inflatable object in response to a decrease in pressure within the beverage container. The beverage container may hold a carbonated beverage, for example. In one embodiment, the mechanism is adapted to maintain an equilibrium between a first partial pressure within the carbonated beverage and a second partial pressure of an air pocket within the beverage container. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cap adapted to fit onto the beverage container, wherein the inflatable object is coupled to the cap. The cap may comprise a tube connecting the cap and the inflatable object, wherein the tube comprises a channel adapted to transmit air to the inflatable object. 124-. (canceled)25. An apparatus comprising:a cap adapted to be fitted onto an opening of a beverage container holding a beverage when the beverage container is in a first position in which the beverage is disposed in a bottom part of the beverage container opposite the opening and the beverage is not disposed in a second part of the beverage container that is proximate the opening;a connecting assembly adapted to receive the cap when the cap is fitted onto the beverage container and the beverage container is in a second position in which the beverage is disposed in the second part of the beverage container that is proximate the opening;the cap comprising a first channel, wherein the first channel is closed when the cap is not engaged with the connecting assembly, wherein engagement of the cap with the connecting assembly when the beverage container is in the second position causes the first channel to open, allowing a selected portion of the beverage to flow from the beverage container;wherein dispensing of the selected portion of the beverage from the beverage container causes a decrease in air pressure within the beverage container; an inflatable object coupled ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING ONE OR MORE BEVERAGES

In one embodiment, a beverage dispensing system includes a plurality of beverage dispensing devices, and a plurality of beverage hoses, each of the beverage hoses to provide fluid communication between one of the beverage dispensing devices and a beverage source, each of the beverage hoses passing through an aperture formed in a surface. Each of the beverage dispensing devices is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, a beverage dispensing device is moved toward a beverage container and a beverage hose is pulled through the aperture and toward a user-facing side of the surface, the beverage dispensing device adapted to dispense a beverage into the beverage container while in the extended position. 1. A beverage dispensing system comprising:a plurality of beverage dispensing devices; anda plurality of beverage hoses, each of the beverage hoses to provide fluid communication between one of the beverage dispensing devices and a beverage source, each of the beverage hoses passing through an aperture formed in a surface;wherein each of the beverage dispensing devices is movable between an extended position and a retracted position; andwherein, in the extended position, a beverage dispensing device is moved toward a beverage container and a beverage hose is pulled through the aperture and toward a user-facing side of the surface, the beverage dispensing device adapted to dispense a beverage into the beverage container while in the extended position.2. The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the retracted position claim 1 , the beverage hose is retracted into the aperture such that the beverage dispensing device is moved toward the surface.3. The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the surface is one of a plurality of walls forming a cooler claim 1 , the beverage source located in the cooler; andwherein the aperture provides a space within which the beverage hose is movable into and out ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BEVERAGE EXTRACTION NEEDLE FORCE INDICATION

Devices and methods for guiding a needle in movement through a bottle closure, such as a cork, to extracting fluids from the bottle without removal of the cork. A force indicator may indicate when a force exceeding a threshold value is applied to the needle during insertion and/or withdrawal of the needle from a cork. 1. A beverage extraction device , comprising:a body having a handle for gripping by a user to move the body;a needle having at least one lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the needle being attached to the body and arranged to be inserted through a closure at an opening of a beverage container; anda needle force indicator that provides an indication when a force applied by a user to the handle to insert the needle through a closure or to withdraw the needle from a closure exceeds a threshold value.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle force indicator provides an audible claim 1 , tactile or visual indication when the force exceeds the threshold value.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle force indicator includes a movable portion of the handle.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the needle force indicator includes a detent that releases the movable portion of the handle in response to a force exerted on the movable portion that exceeds the threshold value.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle force indicator includes a button that changes position relative to the body in response to a force exerted on the movable portion that exceeds the threshold value.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the needle force indicator includes a strain gage that outputs a signal indicative of a force exerted on the handle.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle includes a hinge claim 1 , and a portion of the handle moves about the hinge when a force applied by a user to the handle to insert the needle through a closure or to withdraw the needle from a closure exceeds a threshold value.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

CONTAINER STOPPER CAPABLE OF BEING RAPIDLY OPENED AND CLOSED

The invention discloses a container stopper capable of being rapidly opened and closed, comprising a columnar plug body, the plunger body includes a stopper rod, the bottom portion of the stopper rod is provided with a base, the shape and size of the base correspond to the shape and size of the straight section of the container mouth or the minimum cross section of the container, the upper part of the base is provided with an annular plug body, a foldable and deformable elastic seal cartridge is arranged between the annular plug body and the base, the annular plug body and the base can both move mutually along the axial direction of the container in the container mouth under the effect of an external force to press the elastic seal cartridge, and the seal ring and the base together form a sealing layer which realizes the rapid closing of the container. 1. A container stopper capable of being rapidly opened and closed , comprising a columnar plug body , an annular plug body and an elastic seal cartridge , wherein the columnar plug body comprises a plunger rod , the bottom of the plunger rod is provided with a base which can be inserted into the container or drawn out from the container , the shape and size of the above-mentioned base correspond to the shape and size of the straight section of the container or the smallest cross section of the container , an annular plug body is arranged above the base , a foldable and deformable elastic seal cartridge is arranged between the annular plug body and the base , the annular plug body and the base can both move mutually along the axial direction of the container in the container under an external force to press the elastic seal cartridge , such that the elastic seal cartridge is radially expanded outwardly to form a seal ring between the inner wall of the container and the outer contour of the base , the outer contour size of the seal ring is larger than the inner surface size of the straight section of the container or ...

VALVE CLOSURE WITH CONCENTRIC SPRING-LOADED MOVING VALVE MEMBERS, THE INTERNAL VALVE MEMBER HAVING AXIAL PROTRUSIONS

A valve closure for dispensing liquid by means of a pressurised gas has an inner sleeve () which includes a socket () and an annular inner valve seat (). The inner sleeve carries a ring seal () which is urged against an outer valve seat () by an outer spring (). A valve member () has an annular sealing face () co-operable with the inner valve seat () and a spring () urges the valve member () against the inner valve seat (). The valve member () incorporates a plurality of projections () spaced radially from the annular sealing face (). The valve closure can be used with a dispensing coupler having a tubular probe inwards with a circumferential ring seal and a locking recess to engage the locking fingers of a detachable closing element. 1. A valve closure when used in combination with a dispensing coupler:— [{'b': 12', '16', '18, 'an inner sleeve () which includes a socket () and an annular inner valve seat ();'}, {'b': 21', '23', '18, 'a valve member () having an annular sealing face () co-operable with the inner valve seat ();'}, {'b': 24', '21', '18, 'spring means () urging the valve member () against the inner valve seat ();'}, {'b': 21', '26', '23', '16, 'wherein the valve member () incorporates a plurality of projections () spaced radially inwards from the annular sealing face () and projecting towards the socket ();'}], 'the valve closure having [{'b': '39', 'a housing ();'}, {'b': 43', '44, 'a tubular probe () slidably received within the housing, the tubular probe having a central bore ();'}, {'b': 43', '46', '47', '48', '47', '46, 'wherein a distal end of the tubular probe () has an end face (), a circumferentially-extending ring seal (), and a circumferential locking recess () disposed between the ring seal () and the end face () to engage a detachable closing element.'}], 'the dispensing coupler having22126. A valve closure when used in combination with a dispensing coupler according to wherein the valve member () incorporates at least three projections ...

Apparatus for making a drink

Apparatus, for making an individual drink, with a pressure source, a store defining a plurality of housings, a plurality of removable containers each immobilized, in a service position, in a respective housing. Each container including a receptacle containing an ingredient, and an upstream emptying valve allowing the ingredient to leave towards the outside via an overpressure generated inside the receptacle by the pressure source. A chamber receives the ingredients extracted from the containers, via the upstream emptying valves, under the effect of the overpressure, so as to make the drink. A control module commands the overpressures in the containers as a function of a desired composition for the drink. Each housing includes a draining coupling via which the ingredient of the container immobilized in the housing can be extracted from the container. The draining coupling opening, in the downstream direction, directly into a funnel defined by the chamber.

A method and system for dispensing carbonated beverages at increased speed

A system for dispensing beverages into a receptacle controls both the dispense flow rate of a carbonated beverage and also uses bottom filling of the receptacle to limit entrainment and bubble formation during the dispense process. More particularly, the present application provides for using two separate flow paths for dispensing beverage with a first path employed initially for a low flow rate and a second path employed thereafter to fill the receptacle.

Liquid Container

A liquid container comprises an outer casing, a flexible inner bag disposed in the outer casing, and a liquid outlet valve. The inner bag is fixedly connected to the valve and a bag opening of the inner bag forms a seal with the liquid outlet valve. The outer casing forms a seal with the valve and one end of the outer casing connected to the valve is further connected with a ventilation structure. A flexible separation bag is further sleevely disposed between the inner bag and the outer casing, and has a plurality of convex portions protruding from a surface of the separation bag, and each of the convex portions extends from a bag opening of the separation bag toward a direction away from the bag opening of the separation bag. A first auxiliary air passage is formed between the two adjacent convex portions.

WINE EXTRACTION AND PRESERVATION DEVICE AND METHOD

Devices and methods are disclosed for extracting fluids from within a container sealed by a cork or septum without removal of the cork or septum or the contamination of the fluid within the container by reactive gases or liquids. Embodiments of the device can include a needle connected to a valve which is in turn connected to a source of pressurized gas for displacing the fluid. Further embodiments of the device can comprise additional components that act to force the needle to be inserted through the cork or septum along a linear path, to aid in preventing buckling of the needle, to clamp the device to the container, to prevent expulsion of the cork or septum from the container, and to guide the needle through a specified region of the cork or septum. This device is particularly suited for the dispensing and preservation of wine. 127.-. (canceled)28. A beverage extraction device , comprising:a lower piece for supporting components of the beverage extraction device on a beverage container containing a beverage to be extractedan upper piece movably mounted to the lower piece between an upward most position and a downward most position relative to the lower piece;a needle attached at a proximal end to the upper piece for movement with the upper piece relative to the lower piece, the needle having a hub at the proximal end and at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to a distal end, the needle being arranged to be inserted through a closure at an opening of the beverage container; anda needle guide attached to the lower piece and having an opening to guide the needle in movement relative to the closure, the opening being sized at an upper end to receive the hub of the needle with the upper piece in the downward most position;wherein the needle hub is positioned out of the opening of the needle guide with the upper piece in the upward most position, and wherein with the needle guide positioned over the closure of the beverage container, the upper piece and ...

Liquid dispenser

A liquid dispenser includes: an accommodating portion to accommodate a stock solution container configured to provide an ejecting portion that protrudes from a bag-shaped containing portion containing a concentrated stock solution which is ejected from an ejection port of the ejecting portion as the containing portion deforms based on an external force; and a stock solution ejection mechanism to control ejection and stoppage of the concentrated stock solution from the stock solution container. The stock solution ejection mechanism includes: a first valve body opening/closing mechanism to open and close a first valve body arranged in a flow path from the containing portion to the ejecting portion; a second valve body opening/closing mechanism to open and close a second valve body arranged in a flow path from the ejecting portion to the ejection port; and a control mechanism for individually controlling the first and second valve body opening/closing mechanisms.

Efficiently and Easily Opening and Closing a Canister Valve

The present disclosure relates to a canister connection apparatus designed to efficiently and easily connect a pressurized canister to an external system.

BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE

A beverage dispenser includes a vessel, a dispensing tap, a dispenser assembly, and a dispensing tube. The vessel defines an internal volume, a lower opening, and an upper opening. The dispensing tube couples the dispensing tap to the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly includes a liquid level gauge structure (gauge structure), a riser tube, a lower housing, and an upper housing. The riser tube is positioned within a gauge structure and defines a riser volume. A gauge volume is defined between the gauge structure and the riser tube. The lower housing is configured such that the riser volume and the gauge volume are in fluid communication with the internal volume. The upper housing is configured such that the internal volume is in fluid communication with only the gauge volume and the riser tube is in fluid communication with a volume defined by the dispensing tube. 1. A method of manufacturing an opening of a vessel that includes a double-wall vacuum space , the method comprising:punching a first wall opening in a first wall of the vessel;defining a first angled portion around a circumference of the first wall opening;punching a second wall opening in a second wall of the vessel;defining a second angled portion around a circumference of the second wall opening;aligning the first angled portion and second angled portion such that a first surface of the first angled portion substantially contacts a first surface of a second angled portion;positioning a wall stud within the first wall opening and the second wall opening such that an external surface of the wall stud contacts a second surface of one of the first angled portion or the second angled portion;welding together a first end of the first angled portion, a second end of the second angled portion, and a portion of the external surface;sealing a vessel bottom to a lower edge of the first wall and to a lower edge of the second wall; andevacuating a space between the first wall and the second wall.2. The ...

Method and System for Optimizing the Filling, Storage and Dispensing of Carbon Dioxide From Multiple Containers Without Overpressurization

This invention relates to a novel method and system for dispensing CO2 vapor without over pressurization from a system having multiple containers. The system includes one or more liquid containers and one or more vapor containers. The system is designed to operate in a specific manner whereby a restricted amount of CO2 liquid is permitted into the vapor container through a restrictive pathway that is created and maintained by a shuttle valve during the filling operation so that equalization of container pressures is achieved, thereby allowing shuttle valve to reseat when filling has stopped. During use, a pressure differential device is designed to specifically isolate the vapor container from the liquid container so as to preferentially deplete liquid CO2 from the vapor container and avoid over pressurization of the system until the vapor container becomes liquid dry. The system can be operated so that at least 50% of the CO2 vapor product is dispensed from the vapor container. 1. A method for filling an on-site CO2 delivery system with CO2 to avoid over pressurization , comprising the steps of:providing a liquid CO2 container and a vapor CO2 container operatively connected to the liquid CO2 container;introducing pressurized CO2 fluid into the liquid CO2 container;creating a restricted flow pathway extending from the fill port to the vapor CO2 container in response to the flow of the pressurized CO2 fluid entering the liquid CO2 container;introducing a predetermined portion of the pressurized CO2 fluid through the restricted flow pathway and into the vapor CO2 container;filling the system with said pressurized CO2 fluid such that a total weight of said pressurized CO2 fluid occupying the system is no more than 68 wt % by water weight.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising substantially equalizing pressures in the liquid CO2 container and the vapor CO2 container during the filling.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a pressure differential device is configured ...

SCALABLE MODULAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING, PRESERVING, MANAGING, AND SELECTIVELY DISPENSING BEVERAGES

A method may comprise storing a first service provider record associated with a first project located at a first geographic location, receiving a request for project identifiers located within a section of a geographic area, providing a subset of the first set of the one or more project identifiers to be displayed on a second map the first user device, receiving a selected project of the project identifiers, providing a project page indicating categorical identifiers associated with the first project indicating at least some work performed, a link to at least one service professional's profile page, an opinion review and an insight review, receiving a selection of the link to the at least one service professional's profile page, and providing, a profile page of the at least one service professional, the profile page including contact information of the at least one service professional. 1. A system for selectively managing dispensing of a portion of a liquid volume stored in a pressurized environment , the system comprising:an incompressible, pressurized container including a hollow housing portion and an outer portion, the pressurized container being airtight and operable to maintain a pressure level in an internal pressurized environment in the hollow housing portion, the pressurized container including a portal to allow access to the hollow housing portion and enabling a first compressible container to be stored within the hollow housing portion;a dispensing system including at least one liquid transport conduit extending from the outer portion through a pressurized container interface to the hollow housing portion of the pressurized container, the pressurized container interface capable of maintaining the pressure level in the internal pressurized environment in the hollow housing portion, an end of the at least one liquid transport conduit within the hollow housing portion of the pressurized container including a releasable connection capable of releasably ...

DELIVERING TAP FOR CARBONATED BEVERAGES EQUIPPED WITH FORGERY-PREVENTING SYSTEM AND WARRANTY SEAL WITH INTEGRATED DEGASSING KEY, AND VESSEL FOR CARBONATED BEVERAGES EQUIPPED WITH SUCH TAP

A vessel for liquids is described, made of plastic material, comprising: a delivering tap composed of a main body; a covering device equipped with two turrets for entering gas and exiting liquid into/from the body; two pistons operatively coupled to the turrets for controlling their opening and closing; two bottoms operatively coupled with the pistons for controlling their operation; and a tampering-preventing seal placed on the covering device in order to prevent an undesired external access to the turrets with an integrated degassing device for degassing the vessel at the end of its life favouring its correct recycling; and a neck of the vessel connected to the delivering tap and equipped with internal and external forgery-preventing means to cooperate with the tampering-preventing seal. 1. A delivering tap made of plastic for a vessel for liquids , the vessel having a neck , wherein the delivering tap comprises:a) a main body connected to the neck;b) at least one covering device placed at a first end of the main body and equipped with at least two turrets, one turret for entering gas into the vessel and one turret for exiting liquid from the vessel;c) at least two pistons, one piston located inside each of the turrets, each piston operatively coupled to its respective turret by means of a first set of sealing O-rings, each piston utilizing one of the first set of sealing O-rings, to control an opening of one of the turrets simultaneously with a closing of the other turret;each turret comprising a turret body and a turret bottom, each turret bottom operatively coupled, to its respective turret body, through threading with a threading present on the turret body and the turret bottom, each turret being insulated from an adjacent turret by means of a second and a third set of sealing O-rings wherein each turret bottom has a seat with one of the second set of sealing O-rings disposed therein, and the each turret body has a seat with one of the third set of sealing O- ...

Beverage Dispensing System

The present disclosure describes a system, apparatus, and method for storing, transporting, delivering, and dispensing carbonated beverages that maintains a high degree of carbonation and extends the shelf life of the beverage. The system includes a container that includes an outlet for dispensing the beverage. Disposed within the container is a first bladder that contains a fluid and an apparatus for exerting a constant pressure on the first bladder. The fluid is dispensed from the first bladder through the outlet, in response to the apparatus exerting pressure on the first bladder.

Systems and methods for customized fermented beverages

A system for making a personalized malt-based beverage may comprise at least one packaged base liquid and at least one separately packaged flavor ingredient. The at least one packaged base liquid may comprise at least about 0.1% wt ethyl alcohol, at least about 3% wt malt extract solids, and a carbon dioxide level between about zero grams per liter and about 1.5 grams per liter. The separately packaged flavor ingredient may comprise a dry ingredient.

TAP SYSTEM

The invention relates to a tap system comprising a container (), in which at least one filler line () for introducing a carbonated beverage leads to at least one drinking vessel () arranged inside the container, wherein a regulated positive pressure is generated inside the container () during the filling of the at least one drinking vessel (). The pressure filling of the container () allows the atmospheric surroundings of the drinking vessel () to be placed under pressure instead of placing the drinking vessel () itself under pressure. 115.-. (canceled)16. A tap system , comprising:a container;an equalization tank; anda plurality of filling lines arranged within the container which lead from the equalization tank to a plurality of drinking vessels,wherein a carbonated beverage is introduced through the plurality of filling lines into the plurality of drinking vessels while the container is pressurized.17. The tap system as in claim 16 , wherein the container comprises a container upper part and a container lower part claim 16 , at least one of the container upper part and the container lower part being connected to a lifting/lowering mechanism.18. The tap system as in claim 17 , wherein the container upper part in a lowered position is fixedly connected to the container lower part via snap locks.19. The tap system as in claim 18 , wherein the snap locks are spring loaded and wherein engagement of the snap locks with the container upper part is communicated to an electronic control unit.20. The tap system as in claim 19 , wherein the snap locks are operatively connected to actuators and wherein the electronic control unit is configured to disengage the snap locks from the container upper part by activating the actuators.21. The tap system as in claim 20 , wherein the actuators are pneumatic cylinders.22. The tap system as in claim 17 ,wherein an electrical circuit is closed or interrupted if a defined inclination of the container upper part is exceeded while the ...

A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF DISPENSING BEVERAGE

The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing system (). The beverage dispensing system comprises a beverage container () defining an internal volume including a beverage and an openable and closable dispensing device comprising a tapping line. The internal volume includes a canister () including a housing enclosing an adsorption material having an adsorbed a specific amount of propellant gas sufficient for replacing the beverage included in the internal volume. The internal volume also includes a bag () in fluid communication with the canister. The bag defines a first state in which the bag is folded and occupying less than 10% of the internal volume while the beverage contacting at least 25-50% of the housing of the canister. The bag also defines a second state in which the bag is unfolded and occupying at least 70% of the internal volume while the beverage contacting at least 25-50% of the housing of the canister. 130-. (canceled)31. A pressurization system for a beverage container defining a first diameter and having an internal volume , said pressurization system comprising:a canister positioned within said internal volume, said canister including an adsorption material having an adsorbed specific amount of propellant gas sufficient for replacing said beverage included in said internal volume, said canister including a housing enclosing said adsorption material; anda bag comprising an inner foil and an outer foil, said inner foil defining an inner upper edge, an opposite inner lower edge, a first side edge and an opposite second side edge welded to said first side edge, said inner foil defining an inner cylinder encircling said canister and defining a second diameter substantially equal to said first diameter, said outer foil defining an outer upper edge being welded to said inner upper edge forming a common upper edge, an outer lower edge welded to said inner lower edge forming a common lower edge, a third side edge and an opposite fourth side edge ...

Alcoholic Beverage Barrel Dispensing Apparatus

An apparatus for dispensing an alcoholic beverage from a barrel without the risk of spoilage from oxidation and a method for installing the apparatus in a barrel.

CONTAINER AND VALVE FOR A CONTAINER

Valve, comprising a base element and a snap ring or snap fingers extending there from, positioned around an opening through the base element, wherein within the snap ring or between the snap fingers a valve housing is provided, having at least one inlet opening and a spring loaded valve body, biased towards the base element and closing off the opening, wherein the valve body is operable through the opening for opening a fluid connection between the inlet opening or openings and the opening in the base element. 124-. (canceled)25. A method for closing a container , wherein the container has a body and a neck connected thereto , wherein:a mounting ring is mounted at the neck, which mounting ring comprises an opening having at least a first snap provision, wherein a valve is pressed into said opening, which valve is snap-fit into the opening by a second snap provision provided on the valve, cooperating with the first snap provision; orthe neck defines an opening having at least a first snap provision, wherein a valve is pressed into said opening, which valve is snap-fit into the opening by a second snap provision provided on the valve, cooperating with the first snap provision.261. The method according to claim , wherein the valve is pressed into said opening after filling the container through said opening.271. The method according to claim , wherein the valve comprises a safety provision which in at least one direction perpendicular to a direction of opening or closing the valve is wider than the opening , which safety provision is compressed in a width direction when the valve is inserted into the opening with the safety provision leading , for snap-fitting the valve in the opening , wherein after snap-fitting the valve in said opening the safety feature expands below the opening.28. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the safety provision comprises at least two wings claim 27 , hingedly connected to the valve claim 27 , which wings hinge towards each other ...

BEVERAGES DISPENSER AND A METHOD FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES

A beverages dispenser, particularly for carbonated beverages, comprises a cooled tank where beverage is stored, an inlet pipe to the tank, an inlet valve on the inlet pipe, a pump downstream the inlet valve for feeding a beverage to the tank in order to maintain a predetermined level wherein, an outlet pipe from the tank to a beverage dispensing nozzle, and an outlet valve on the outlet conduit. An auxiliary pipe is disposed between the inlet pipe downstream the inlet valve and the outlet pipe downstream the outlet valve and a control unit is adapted to close the inlet valve and to run the pump in order to empty the outlet pipe into the tank after the beverage is dispensed in order to prevent dripping. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising a refrigeration compartment , a freezer compartment and a beverage dispenser comprising:at least a cooled tank where a beverage is stored,an inlet conduit to the tank,an inlet valve on the inlet conduit,a pump downstream the inlet valve for feeding the beverage to the tank,an outlet conduit from the tank to a beverage dispensing nozzle,an outlet valve on the outlet conduit,an auxiliary conduit disposed between the inlet conduit downstream the inlet valve and the outlet conduit downstream the outlet valve; anda control unit adapted to close the inlet valve and to run the pump in order to empty the outlet conduit into the tank after the beverage is dispensed.2. The refrigerator appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary conduit comprises a check valve preventing the flow of beverage from the inlet conduit to the outlet conduit.3. The refrigerator appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the tank is adapted to contain carbonated water and is provided with a conduit contained therein for feeding cooled water to the dispensing nozzle by means of a second outlet valve on an auxiliary outlet conduit connected to said outlet conduit.4. The refrigerator appliance according to claim 3 , wherein between the inlet conduit and the ...

Compressed gas supply device

The present invention relates to a compressed gas supply device. More specifically, the compressed gas supply device includes: a cover; a body configured to accommodate a gas container containing a compressed gas therein and to be installed at an open inlet portion of a food container containing a liquid; a discharging means provided in the body for discharging the compressed gas into the food container by opening the gas container; a coupling means configured to couple the cover to the body; and a sealing jaw formed in the body to prevent the liquid of the food container from being exhausted to the outside by contacting the inlet portion of the food container.

BEER SPEAR WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

The present invention discloses a beer spear with a pressure relief valve, which comprises a beer spear seat, a pressure relief valve, an inner tube fixing sleeve, an inner tube fixing spring and an inner tube assembly; the pressure relief valve is arranged on the outer side of the beer spear seat and the pressure inlet of the pressure relief valve communicates with a gas storage chamber; a head movable hole matching the head of a dispenser is opened at the top of the beer spear seat. The present invention is more convenient to assemble and disassemble a draft beer keg, and also the space for the draft beer keg is saved and the problems such as gas leakage and draft beer spoiling caused by damages of the gas tube are avoided. 1. A beer spear with a pressure relief valve , wherein said beer spear with a pressure relief valve comprises a beer spear seat , a pressure relief valve , an inner tube fixing sleeve , an inner tube fixing spring and an inner tube assembly , wherein the pressure relief valve is arranged on the outer side of the beer spear seat , a pressure inlet of the pressure relief valve communicates with a gas storage chamber , a head movable hole matching a head of a dispenser is opened at the top of the beer spear seat , a valve device linking with and matching the head is provided on the side of the head movable hole , and the valve device communicates with a pressure stabilizing outlet of the pressure relief valve and the head movable hole , respectively.2. The beer spear with a pressure relief valve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said pressure relief valve comprises a valve body housing claim 1 , a first compression spring claim 1 , a mushroom-shaped ejector rod claim 1 , a second compression spring and a pressure block claim 1 , wherein said first compression spring claim 1 , ejector rod claim 1 , second compression spring and pressure block are coaxially distributed in turn from left to right in the valve body housing claim 1 , and the ejector rod ...

BEVERAGE PRESERVATION KEG WITH ADJUSTABLE BEER TAP

The present invention provides a beverage preservation keg with an adjustable beer tap, including a shell, an inner container, and a gas-liquid control device; the inner container includes an upper gas storage chamber and a lower beer storage chamber; the gas-liquid control device includes a keg spear, a dispenser and a beer discharge pipe; the keg spear matches and communicates with the gas storage chamber and the beer storage chamber, and the top end of the keg spear matches and is connected to the dispenser; the dispenser is connected to the matching beer discharge pipe. The present invention has the function of adjusting the beer flow rate, and the keg spear is provided with a pressure relief valve, which eliminates the need for a gas tube and a separate pressure relief valve to connect the keg spear to the gas storage chamber in series. 1. A beverage preservation keg with an adjustable beer tap , wherein the beverage preservation keg with an adjustable beer tap comprises a shell , an inner container wrapped by the shell , and a gas-liquid control device; the inner container is divided into an upper layer and a lower layer , comprising an upper gas storage chamber for storing a gas and a lower beer storage chamber for storing a liquid; the gas-liquid control device comprises a keg spear with a pressure relief valve , a dispenser with a beer tap throttle valve , and a beer discharge pipe; the keg spear matches and connects the gas storage chamber and the beer storage chamber , and the top end of the keg spear matches and is connected to the dispenser; the dispenser is matches and is connected to the beer discharge pipe;wherein the keg spear connects a gas passage from the gas storage chamber to the beer storage chamber; the keg spear, the dispenser and the beer discharge pipe connect a liquid passage pipe from the beer storage chamber to the outside; and the dispenser with the beer tap throttle valve is capable of controlling and adjusting a liquid flow of beer ...

POST-MIXING BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING PRESSURIZABLE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

An appliance for making a drink individually. The appliance includes a plurality of containers. Each container includes a vessel and a head screwed onto the vessel. A base defines a plurality of housings each receiving a container, and being provided with a housing outlet and a pressurizing inlet connected with a drain valve and a pressurizing valve of the container, respectively. A funnel is mounted under the housing outlets. Structure transfers by pressurization, into the funnel, ingredients contained in the containers housed in the housings. The vessel and the head of at least one container include polarizing surfaces of the vessel and of the head, respectively, configured to form, together, a container polarizing surface that can cooperate with a housing polarizing surface to ensure a predetermined positioning of the container with respect to the housing. 2. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the head is screwed onto the vessel and the predetermined position is a maximum screwing position.3. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container polarizing surface cooperates with the head polarizing surface to lock the head in position on the vessel.4. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container and housing polarizing surfaces extend vertically.5. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container and housing polarizing surfaces extend against one another and are separated from one another by a distance less than 3 mm.6. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vessel and head polarizing surfaces are flat surfaces which claim 1 , together claim 1 , define a flat container polarizing surface.7. The appliance as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the housing polarizing surface is a flat surface against which each of said flat surfaces of the vessel and of the head extends claim 6 , at least partially claim 6 , when the container is housed in a respective housing.8. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING DRINKS, FOOD, AND OTHER LIQUIDS

Systems for filling and dispensing free-flowing contents into and out of a container, the container comprising: a top and a bottom, a plurality of vertical walls extending between the bottom and the top, an ice portal disposed in the top, the ice portal having a removable cap for filling an ice chamber with ice, a removable container cap, a tube vertically disposed in the container cap, the tube extending between a beverage bag and a gate valve above the container cap, an air hose disposed in the container cap parallel with the tube, an air bag attached to a bottom end of the air hose, the air bag being adjacent to the beverage bag, such that a volume between the bags and an interior of the plurality of vertical walls is the ice chamber, and a beverage flow portal protruding longitudinally from a side of the gate valve. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a filter housing disposed within the tube claim 1 , the filter housing having a filter and a removable cap encapsulating the filter within the filter housing claim 1 , such that the free flowing contents filling the beverage bag can pass through the filter.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the beverage bag is attached to the tube and wherein the air bag is attached to the bottom end of the air hose each via a female and a male connector couplings claim 1 , the male connector coupling fitting into the female connector coupling claim 1 , such that the beverage bag and the air bag are each sandwiched between the male and the female connector couplings.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises an air pump bellows connected to a top end of the air hose claim 1 , such that compression of the air pump bellows pumps air into the air bag.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises:a gate valve slidably disposed within the gate valve shaft, the gate valve sliding upwardly for opening of the beverage flow portal; anda gate valve stopper inserted ...

Monitoring Of A Beverage Dispensing System

Beverage dispensing system (10) comprising: —one or more pressure chambers comprising a connectable base (14) part and lid (12) defining a sealed inner space (16) for accommodating and encapsulating a —40 collapsible beverage container (18) having a beverage outlet connectable to the base part (14), —a tapping device (34) comprising one or more tapping heads (36) for extracting the beverage from the collapsible beverage to container(s), —a tapping line (28) extending from said base part (14) to said tapping device, said tapping line comprising one or more beverage lines, and —at least one measuring device (56) configured for monitoring at least one physical quantity of the tapping line, sealed inner space, base part, lid and/or collapsible beverage container, said measuring device configured to have a sampling rate of at least 10 Hz, wherein the beverage dispensing system is configured for —processing data from the measuring device, and —detecting an event in the system by continuously analysing data from the measuring device.

Beverage Dispensing System

A system and method for the automated dispensing of bulk keg wine is provide having, in combination: integrated temperature control; pressure monitoring; automated purging; and integrated point of sale data acquisition for determining inventory usage statistics for each keg of wine dispensed. The system provides for precise measurement of each portion. An error alarm system warns an operator about beverage tank low level. A system for forcing the flashing of poor quality beverage. Recording of all delivery process events allows for operator or management review and control. 1. A method for dispensing a beverage comprising:receiving a pressurized beverage fluid into a metering chamber having a first volume; anddispensing any selected number of multiples or fractions of said first volume in an uninterrupted continuous output flow of said beverage fluid.2. An apparatus for dispensing a pour of a beverage comprising:a generally cylindrical metering chamber having a first access at a first end opposite a second access at a second end;a first input flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between a bulk beverage volume and said first access;a second input flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between said bulk beverage volume and said second access;a first output flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between said first access and a dispenser;a second output flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between said second access and said dispenser;a reciprocating piston retained within said cylindrical metering chamber for sliding between said first access and said second access wherein movement toward said first access allows fluid access to said metering chamber through said second access and movement toward said second access allows fluid access to said metering chamber through said first access; wherein an uninterrupted continuous output flow of said beverage fluid is provided by ...

CLOSING DEVICE, VALVE UNIT AND CONTAINER

A closing device is described for a container for fluids, comprising a valve unit provided with a passage aperture for the fluid and a body, wherein the body comprises shutter means and is mobile with respect to the passage aperture to alternatively define at least a closed configuration in which the shutter means close the passage aperture, and an open configuration in which the shutter means are distanced from the passage aperture. 112-. (canceled)13. Closing device for a container for fluids , wherein it comprises:a valve unit comprising a passage aperture for the fluid and a body, provided with shutter means and mobile with respect to said passage aperture to alternatively define at least a closed configuration and an open configuration of said valve unit, said body also comprising elastic means that are integrated in a single body with said shutter means to elastically deform said body between an extended position, in which said shutter means close said passage aperture, and a compressed position, in which said shutter means are distanced from said passage aperture; anda lid disposed to close an opening of said container, and comprising holding means disposed to engage with attachment means of said valve unit, so as to allow the connection between said valve unit and said lid.14. Closing device as in claim 13 , wherein said lid defines a cavity facing from an opposite part with respect to said opening that is configured to receive a portion of a fluid delivery device; said lid comprising a cap that closes said cavity to protect it from dirt and impurities.15. Closing device as in claim 13 , wherein said lid comprises a threaded portion that engages with a respective threaded portion made on the outside of said container so that said lid can be screwed on said container.16. Closing device as in claim 13 , wherein said holding means are configured as an annular hollow and said attachment means are configured as an annular protrusion that can be inserted under ...

UNIQUE SELF-PRESSURIZING, SELF-COOLING BEVERAGE SYSTEM, HAVING IMPACT-AND-VIBRATION-ABSORBING SYSTEMS, ANTI-SHAKING ANTI-ROLLING CLAMPING SYSTEM, ROOT-BEER-FLOAT SYSTEM, BEVERAGE-DISPENSING SYSTEM, AND MULTI-HEIGHT SPIGOT SYSTEM

A portable C02 based cooler and beverage dispensing system for pressurizing and cooling beverage tanks, comprises a vibration-absorbing portable shell with a snap on removable tray for holding beverage containers and ice-cream-recesses, two growler-vibration-absorbing circular springs molded on the shell bottom for absorbing vibration from transportation and for holding and separating two beverage tanks, a tank-vibration-absorbing circular spring molded on the shell bottom for absorbing vibration from transportation and for holding a pressurized tank, a clamping system for clamping on and stabilizing two beverage growlers and a pressurized tank for transportation, two multi-height spigots, two height-adjustable telescopic posts, and a retractable height-adjustable spigot-locking handle attached the two posts and having two spigot-locking receptacles molded thereon for locking and adjusting the multi-height spigots to multiple different heights. 1. A portable beverage-pressurizing-and-dispensing cooler for pressurizing and dispensing beverage , comprising:a vibration-absorbing portable shell having four sides;a vibration-absorbing portable vault inserted into said vibration-absorbing portable shell;a removable tray, said removable tray having a plurality of cup openings molded thereon for holding beverage cups;a root-beer-float-and-serving-tray lid pivotably attached to said vibration-absorbing portable shell, said root-beer-float-and-serving-tray lid having a plurality of ice-cream compartments molded thereon for storing ice scream and a tray cavity molded thereon for storing said removable tray; 'bottom, said tank-vibration-absorbing circular spring molded on said vault bottom for stabilizing pressurized CO2 tank and for absorbing transportation vibration;', 'a tank-vibration-absorbing circular spring, said vibration-absorbing portable vault having a vault'}two growler-vibration-absorbing circular springs, said two growler-impact-and-vibration-absorbing circular ...

LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE ESPECIALLY FOR BEVERAGES

A device () for dispensing liquids, particularly wine, from a bottle or similar container includes a body () designed to work with the neck () of the bottle and to cause the leakage of the liquid from a blowpipe () resulting from the supply in the bottle of an inert gas (eg. nitrogen) under pressure. Said body () comprises a first conduit (), placed transversely and with a first opening () for the supply of the gas. Two further openings ( and ) are placed along the conduit () for connecting them with a second conduit () designed to supply the gas inside the bottle and, respectively, with a third conduit () provided with a blowpipe () for dispensing the liquid. 1. A device for delivering liquid from a bottle or similar container , the device comprising:a body adapted to engage with a neck of the bottle and to cause fluid to exit from a dispensing spout following an injection into the bottle of in an inert gas under pressure, said body including a first channel, which extends across said body and said body has a first opening for introduction of the gas, wherein two further openings are provided spaced along said first conduit to put in communication with a second channel adapted to enter the gas inside the bottle and, respectively, with a third channel leading to the dispensing spout.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said second channel leaves the body via a first tube intended to settle in the neck of the bottle claim 1 , wherein a second tube is provided which leads above to the dispensing spout claim 1 , said second tube extending through said first tube and said second tube extending below inside the bottle.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein a cursor having a sealing means is provided at the first opening of said first channel and said cursor is movable between a first position in which said second channel is placed in communication with said first opening in order to cause the injection of the gas into the bottle and dispensing of liquid claim 1 ...

Flow circuit for carbonated beverage machine

Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. Carbonating gas can be provided to a tank via the tank outlet, thereby purging at least a portion of a dispense line leading from the tank to a dispensing station. A single pump may be used to deliver liquid to the tank, e.g., for carbonation, and to pump pressurized air to dispense liquid from the tank. A water trap may help remove moisture from carbonating gas.

COUNTERTOP HOT AND COLD POST-MIX BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A beverage dispense system for a countertop having a water inlet including a solenoid valve and a beverage concentrate inlet to which a bag-in-box containing a supply of liquid coffee concentrate is attached. A beverage dispense font is mounted on the countertop. A water conduit connects the water inlet with the dispense font. A separate liquid beverage concentrate conduit connects the beverage concentrate inlet with the beverage dispense font. An electric syrup pump pumps liquid coffee concentrate from the bag-in-box to the end of the dispense font. A control unit controls the separate delivery of water from the mains water inlet and/or liquid coffee concentrate to the end of the beverage dispense font. Where water and liquid coffee concentrate are delivered, they will mix in the beverage receptacle. 115.-. (canceled)16. A beverage dispense system for a countertop comprising:a mains water connection proximal a countertop;a beverage concentrate inlet under the countertop and to which a supply of liquid beverage concentrate is attachable;a beverage dispense font on the countertop;a water conduit connecting the beverage dispense font with the mains water connection and a separate liquid beverage concentrate conduit connecting the beverage dispense font with the beverage concentrate inlet;a pump for delivering liquid beverage concentrate from the beverage concentrate inlet to the beverage dispense font; anda control unit to control the delivery of water from the mains water connection, and/or liquid beverage concentrate to the beverage dispense font and from the beverage dispense font to an appropriate beverage receptacle.17. A dispense system according to claim 16 , further comprising an undercounter water boiler claim 16 , in fluid communication with the beverage dispense font by way of a boiler conduit and under the control of the control unit.18. A dispense system according to claim 17 , wherein the undercounter water boiler is an atmospheric boiler providing water ...

Modulated pressure control of beverage fill flow

A method and apparatus of filing beverage combines pressurized beverage delivery (rather than gravity feed) with variable pressure control of the gas flow from the can during snift. By modulating beverage flow and especially pressure, it is possible to saturate a beverage, or optionally fill a can's widget with gas with a shorter set of fill steps. In addition, the speed of beverage filling can be dramatically increased compared to small scale systems normally used. Unlike known large scale pressure systems, the beverage bowl may be located beneath the rest of the apparatus and modulated pressure may be used, making for a smaller and more portable unit.

Systems for storing beverages

Systems for storing beverages are disclosed, which include a container for storing, transporting and dispensing a beverage, e.g. beer. In some implementations the container includes a pressure-tight lid closure system including wire bails.

MIXED LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM

A liquid mixing and dispensing system comprises a housing enclosing a chamber containing multiple containers, a flexible bag is in each of the containers. The flexible bags contain first liquids. Connecting conduits lead from the bags to a discharge conduit. A supply conduit is configured and arranged to supply a pressurized second liquid to the containers and to the discharge conduit. The pressurized second liquid serves to collapse the bags and eject the first liquids from the bags and via the connecting conduits into the discharge conduit for mixture with the first liquid. 1. A liquid mixing and dispensing system comprising:a housing enclosing a chamber;multiple containers in said chamber;a flexible bag in each of said containers;first liquids in said bags;connecting conduits leading from said bags to a discharge conduit; anda supply conduit configured and arranged to supply a pressurized second liquid to said containers and to said discharge conduit, said pressurized second liquid serving to collapse said bags and eject said first liquids from said bags and via said connecting conduits into said discharge conduit for mixture with said first liquid.2. The system of wherein the pressure of said second liquid is maintained at a substantially constant level by a constant flow valve.3. The system of wherein said constant flow valve is located exteriorly of said housing.4. The system of wherein said constant flow valve is located in said housing.5. The system of wherein said housing comprises a shipping carton claim 1 , and wherein said carton and its contents are constructed and arranged for disposal upon exhaustion of said first liquids.6. The system of wherein metering orifices are provided in said connecting conduits.7. The system of or wherein check valves are provided in said connecting conduits.8. The system of wherein a metering orifice is provided between said supply conduit and said discharge conduit.9. The system of wherein said connecting conduits ...

Beverage Dispensing Appliance Comprising a Cooling Unit

An appliance for dispensing a beverage is disclosed. The appliance has a housing that defines an inner space for a beverage keg. The keg extends along a gravitational direction, X1, parallel to the gravity field, from a top position to a bottom position, wherein the top position is higher in the gravity field than the bottom position when the appliance is in use. A pressure unit pressurizes the interior of the keg. A tap unit dispenses beverages from the keg driven by pressure. A cooling unit cools the beverage in the keg. The cooling unit is suitable for cooling a specific cold area of the keg's outer wall to a temperature lower than any other point of the keg. The cold area of the keg is located in the top third portion of the keg according to the X1 direction.

Remote controlled beverage dispensing system

The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing system ( 10 ) comprising a beverage dispensing region ( 2 ) for a drinking establishment, said beverage dispensing region ( 12 ) including a plurality of beverage containers ( 20 a, 20 b, 20 c, 22 a, 22 b, 22 c ) and one or more tapping heads ( 34 ) for dispensing beverage, the one or more tapping heads ( 34 ) having a beverage dispensing control means and a spout for dispensing beverage into a beverage recipient, wherein each of said plurality of beverage containers includes a beverage outlet in communication with said beverage, in which the beverage dispensing system further comprises a remote control means ( 16 ) being connected to a valve ( 18 ), said valve ( 18 ) being connected to a plurality of said beverage outlets for switching the dispensing of beverage from a first beverage container to a second beverage container and wherein said remote control means ( 16 ) and said valve ( 18 ) are located in the near vicinity of said one or more tapping heads ( 34 ).

BEVERAGE DISPENSING ASSEMBLY AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER

Beverage dispensing assembly (), comprising a dispenser () and a beverage container (), wherein the beverage container () has a neck portion () and a shoulder portion () adjacent the neck portion (), wherein the neck portion () is provided with at least an outflow opening and at least one gas inlet opening () and wherein the dispenser () comprises a housing (), wherein the housing () is provided with a receptacle () for receiving at least part of the container (), wherein the container () is positioned in the dispenser () with the neck () and shoulder portion () facing downward, such that the neck portion () and at least part of the shoulder portion () are received in the receptacle (), wherein part of the shoulder portion () extends close to and/or is in contact with a wall of the receptacle (), wherein preferably a lid () is provided over the container (), enclosing a part of the container () extending outside the receptacle (). 1. Beverage dispensing assembly , comprising a dispenser and a beverage container , wherein the beverage container has a neck portion and a shoulder portion adjacent the neck portion , wherein the container , preferably the neck portion , is provided with at least an outflow opening and at least one gas inlet opening and wherein the dispenser comprises a housing , wherein the housing is provided with a receptacle for receiving at least part of the container , wherein the container is positioned in the dispenser , preferably such that at least a portion of the container is received in the receptacle , which portion preferably has a part which extends close to and/or is in contact with a wall of the receptacle , wherein preferably a lid is provided over the container , enclosing a part of the container extending outside the receptacle , wherein the lid is transparent at least to such extend extent that at least a significant part of the container extending outside the receptacle is visible through said lid , wherein at least one light source ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM, BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND PRESSURIZING SYSTEM FOR USE IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM OR CONTAINER

Beverage dispensing system, beverage container and pressurizing system for use in a beverage dispensing system or container. Beverage dispensing system comprising a beverage container with a beverage compartment and a pressurizing system , wherein the pressurizing system comprises a gas container comprising pressurized gas, a closure closing the gas container and a pressure regulator operative for opening the closure for allowing gas to enter into the beverage compartment from the gas container , wherein the pressure regulator comprises a regulating chamber having at least a wall part movable and/or deformable based on pressure in the beverage compartment , wherein at least one opening is provided through a wall of the regulating chamber providing for at least part of a gas passage between the regulating chamber and the beverage compartment 1. Beverage dispensing system comprising a beverage container with a beverage compartment and a pressurizing system , wherein the pressurizing system comprises a gas container comprising pressurized gas , a closure closing the gas container and a pressure regulator operative for opening the closure for allowing gas to enter into the beverage compartment from the gas container , wherein the pressure regulator comprises a regulating chamber having at least a wall part movable and/or deformable based on pressure in the beverage compartment , wherein at least one opening is provided through a wall of the regulating chamber providing for at least part of a gas passage between the regulating chamber and the beverage compartment.2. Beverage dispensing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening defines a passage which is relatively small claim 1 , preferably such that claim 1 , when the pressure inside the regulating chamber and the beverage compartment is substantially equal claim 1 , gas can pass through more easily than fluid claim 1 , especially the beverage claim 1 , more preferably gas can pass through said ...

A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM, A BEVERAGE DISPENSING ASSEMBLY, A METHOD OF OPERATING A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A PRESSURE HOUSING

Beverage dispensing system comprising a pressure housing comprising a first housing part having a connector aperture and a second housing part The system further comprises a pair of connectors connectable to the connector aperture in a pressure-tight sealing connection. The pair of connectors comprises a first connector having a through-going hole for allowing guiding a first tapping line through the through-going hole and a second connector being connectable to a second tapping line. The system further comprises a pair of beverage containers both accommodating a carbonated beverage and having a beverage outlet. A first beverage container of the pair of beverage containers comprises the first tapping line communicating with the beverage outlet. A second beverage container of the pair of beverage containers has an openable seal for establishing connection from the beverage outlet to the second connector The system further comprises a pressure inlet. 1. A beverage dispensing system comprising:a pressure housing comprising a first housing part and a second housing part being connected to or being connectable to said first housing part for establishing an inner chamber when said first housing part and said second housing part are being connected together, said first housing part having a connector aperture,a pair of connectors, both being connectable to said connector aperture of said first housing part in a pressure-tight sealing connection, said pair of connectors comprising a first connector having a through-going hole for allowing guiding a first tapping line from within said inner chamber and through said through-going hole leading externally from said pressure chamber, and a second connector being connected to or being connectable to a second tapping line leading externally from said pressure chamber, anda pair of beverage containers, both having a body part for accommodating a beverage and a beverage outlet for allowing extraction of said beverage from said ...