System and method for beverage line cleaning

Systems and methods of the invention relate to cleaning a portion of a beverage line of a beverage distribution system based upon a signal received from a remote source. An administrative (also referred to as “admin”) system can manage a cleaning system from a remote location in which a remote signal can drive a cleaning system and at least one or more electric valves within the beverage distribution system. A controller component (local to the beverage distribution system) can receive the remote signal from the admin system, wherein a cleaning system (e.g., via a cleaning line) or a dispensing system (e.g., via a hose) can be selected to enable a cleaning mode or a dispensing mode.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BEVERAGE LINE CLEANING

Systems and methods of the invention relate to cleaning a portion of a beverage line of a beverage distribution system based upon a signal received from a remote source. An administrative (also referred to as “admin”) system can manage a cleaning system from a remote location in which a remote signal can drive a cleaning system and at least one or more electric valves within the beverage distribution system. A controller component (local to the beverage distribution system) can receive the remote signal from the admin system, wherein a cleaning system (e.g., via a cleaning line) or a dispensing system (e.g., via a hose) can be selected to enable a cleaning mode or a dispensing mode. 1. A beverage line cleaning system , comprising:a beverage container that stores a portion of beverage;a tap to dispense the portion of beverage;a hose that physically connects the tap to the beverage container via a connector on each end;a first electric valve physically proximate to the beverage container, the first electric valve is coupled in between the beverage container and the tap to select between the hose and a cleaning line;a second electric valve physically proximate to the tap, the second electric valve is coupled in between the beverage container and the tap to select between a spout of the tap and a drain;the cleaning line coupled to a cleaning system; anda controller component that is configured to receive a first remote signal that drives at least one of the first electric valve or the second electric valve.2. The system of claim 1 , the cleaning system further comprising:a rinsing water source;a cleaning solution source;a solenoid drive component coupled to the cleaning line that regulates flow of at least one of the rinsing water source or the cleaning solution source, the flow is through the cleaning line to the hose to the drain; anda cleaning controller component configured to drive the solenoid drive component for management of at least one of a frequency or a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BEVERAGE LINE CLEANING

Systems and methods of the invention relate to cleaning a portion of a beverage line of a beverage distribution system based upon a signal received from a remote source. An administrative (also referred to as “admin”) system can manage a cleaning system from a remote location in which a remote signal can drive a cleaning system and at least one or more electric valves within the beverage distribution system. A controller component (local to the beverage distribution system) can receive the remote signal from the admin system, wherein a cleaning system (e.g., via a cleaning line) or a dispensing system (e.g., via a hose) can be selected to enable a cleaning mode or a dispensing mode. 1. A system , comprising:a cleaning system communicatively coupled to a first network; anda remote administrative system communicatively coupled to a second network, the second network being different than the first network, and the second network being communicatively coupled to the first network, a first electric valve coupled in-line between a cleaning line and a beverage line to selectively allow flow to the beverage line from the cleaning line, wherein the first electric valve is controlled by a first remote signal from the remote administrative system;', 'a cleaning controller that is controlled by a second remote signal from the remote administrative system; and, 'wherein the cleaning system comprises a server communicatively coupled to the second network,', 'wherein the server controls the operation of the cleaning system by communicating, to the first network from the second network, the first remote signal to the first electric valve and the second remote signal to the cleaning controller., 'wherein the remote administrative system comprises2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning system further comprises:a second electric valve coupled in-line between a first portion and a second portion of the beverage line to selectively allow flow from the first portion to one of a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MONITOR CONTAINER CONDITIONS

Systems and methods of the invention relate to methods and systems that collect data regarding a keg or container via a sensor, wherein such data collected is used to glean information regarding the container, the contents of the container, a location of the container, or an environment in which the container resides. The sensor can be affixed to a container which communicates wirelessly with a gateway device and the gateway device communicates such collected data to a track component. The track component can be configured to receive data from the sensor(s) and gateway device(s) and identify conditions to improve the quality of the contents of the container, track a location of the container, and among others. 1. A system , comprising:a container having a top, a bottom opposite the top, a sidewall in between the top and the bottom, the container configured to hold a volume under a pressure;a delivery line coupled to an opening in the container that conveys the volume to a tap for dispensing of the volume;a sensor coupled to the container, the sensor tracks a temperature of the container, an amount of force taken by the container, and a light exposure to the container;a gateway device that wirelessly receives data from the sensor based on the sensor coming within a predefined distance of the gateway device, upon coming within the predefined distance, the sensor communicates a first data package that includes the temperature, the amount of impact, the light exposure and an identification of the sensor;the gateway device creates a second data package that includes a time stamp of when the first data package was communicated, an identification of the gateway device, and the first data package; and receive of the second data package;', 'evaluate of the time stamp from the gateway device and the identification of the gateway;', 'identify of a geographic location of the gateway device and the sensor coupled to the container based upon comparing the identification of the ...

System and method for beverage line cleaning

Systems and methods of the invention relate to cleaning a portion of a beverage line of a beverage distribution system based upon a signal received from a remote source. An administrative (also referred to as “admin”) system can manage a cleaning system from a remote location in which a remote signal can drive a cleaning system and at least one or more electric valves within the beverage distribution system. A controller component (local to the beverage distribution system) can receive the remote signal from the admin system, wherein a cleaning system (e.g., via a cleaning line) or a dispensing system (e.g., via a hose) can be selected to enable a cleaning mode or a dispensing mode.

System and method for beverage line cleaning

Systems and methods of the invention relate to cleaning a portion of a beverage line of a beverage distribution system based upon a signal received from a remote source. An administrative (also referred to as “admin”) system can manage a cleaning system from a remote location in which a remote signal can drive a cleaning system and at least one or more electric valves within the beverage distribution system. A controller component (local to the beverage distribution system) can receive the remote signal from the admin system, wherein a cleaning system (e.g., via a cleaning line) or a dispensing system (e.g., via a hose) can be selected to enable a cleaning mode or a dispensing mode.

Beverage dispensing unit

A beverage dispensing unit includes a dispensing valve configured to be fluidly coupled to at least one beverage source, one or more ingredient pumps configured to be fluidly coupled to one or more ingredient sources, a dispensing manifold fluidly coupled to the dispensing valve and the one or more ingredient pumps, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a recipe from a user, wherein the recipe indicates an amount of each ingredient of one or more ingredient sources. The controller is further configured to operate the one or more ingredient pumps to inject one or more of the ingredients into the dispensing manifold according to the recipe, and open the dispensing valve to allow a volume of beverage from the beverage source to flow through the dispensing manifold. The volume of beverage mixes with the one or more ingredients in the manifold and flushes the ingredients out of the manifold.

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Tap handle

Beverage dispensing unit

A beverage dispensing unit (200, 900) includes a dispensing valve (240) configured to be fluidly coupled to at least one beverage source (400), one or more ingredient pumps (218) configured to be fluidly coupled to one or more ingredient sources (406), a dispensing manifold (220, 520) fluidly coupled to the dispensing valve (240) and the one or more ingredient pumps (218, 918), and a controller (202). The controller (202) is configured to receive a recipe from a user, wherein the recipe indicates an amount of each ingredient of one or more ingredient sources (406). The controller is further configured to operate the ingredient pumps (218, 918) to inject one or more of the ingredients into the dispensing manifold (220, 520) according to the recipe, and open the dispensing valve (240) to allow a volume of beverage from the beverage source (400) to flow through the dispensing manifold (220, 520). The volume of beverage mixes with the ingredients in the manifold (220, 520) and flushes the ingredients out of the manifold (220, 520).

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Beverage dispensing unit

A dispensing manifold includes a first end configured to be coupled with a shank, and a second end opposite the first end. The second end is configured to be coupled with a faucet. The dispensing manifold further includes a center bore that extends through an interior of the dispensing manifold and connects the first end and the second end. One or more ingredient valves can be arranged on an outer circumference of the dispensing manifold, and each of the ingredient valves provide a selective fluid connection to the center bore.