Provided are apparatuses and methods for a variable displacement pump. An apparatus may include a motor having both a clockwise rotation and a counterclockwise rotation. An eccentric mechanism comprising a first eccentric and a second eccentric, the second eccentric being rotatable within the first eccentric. A stop mechanism including at least one stop plate configured to limit a rotational movement of the second eccentric within the first eccentric. A piston operably coupled to the eccentric mechanism, wherein a displacement of the piston is mechanically adjustable based on a relative rotational position of the first eccentric and the second eccentric. A housing configured to support the motor, the eccentric mechanism, the stop mechanism, and the piston.
F04B 49/12 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by varying the length of stroke of the working members
F04B 13/00 - Pumps specially modified to deliver fixed or variable measured quantities
2.
AN APPARATUS FOR MAKING AND DISPENSING A NOVEL BEVERAGE, A DISPENSING FONT SUITABLE FOR THE APPARATUS, AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE NOVEL BEVERAGE
The present invention relates to the making and delivery into a drinking vessel of a novel beer containing beverage. In particular, with the invention the delivered beverage is such that immediately after the dispensing, and at least for some time thereafter, the beverage referred to will in the drinking vessel present itself as having at least two more or less well-defined different layers.
A23G 9/04 - Production of frozen sweets, e.g. ice-cream
A23G 9/22 - Details, component parts or accessories of apparatus insofar as not peculiar to a single one of the preceding groups
A23G 9/28 - Details, component parts or accessories of apparatus insofar as not peculiar to a single one of the preceding groups for portioning or dispensing
A beverage dispensing unit is provided. The beverage dispensing unit may include an upper cabinet configured to house a first plurality of beverage containers, a cold beverage chassis, a hot beverage chassis, and one or more user interfaces configured to receive a beverage request from a user, a lower cabinet configured to house a second plurality of beverage containers, a flash heater including a boiler configured to heat water and one or more beverage coils configured to be submerged in the hot water to heat one or more beverages respectively disposed in the beverage coils, a cold exchange unit containing a water tank and a second beverage coil contained within the water tank to chill a beverage contained with the beverage coil, and a flash chiller configured to chill water and circulate cold water to the cold exchange unit to fill the water tank.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Beer vent taps of metal; metal fluid storage tanks; metal
cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty; hoses,
pipes and tubes of metal; connectors of metal for hoses,
pipes and tubes; couplings of metal for hoses, pipes and
tubes; beverage taps, gutter pipes for beverages and
fittings, all of metal; metal valves; dispense heads of
metal; metal taps for dispensing beverages; metal taps for
beer kegs; metal adapters for use in cleaning processes of
beverage systems, namely metal couplings for use with metal,
vinyl and rubber hoses; pressurized metal canisters, empty,
used to clean beverage tubes and hoses; CO2 bottles of
metal; signboards of metal; spears [valves], of metal, for
use with containers and kegs; keg spears and extractor tubes
of metal; metal hardware; metal hose clamps. Bottling plant (machines); parts for bottling plants
(machine parts); apparatus for drawing up beer under
pressure; beer pumps; dispensing machines for beverages;
dispensing equipment of metal and plastic [machine parts];
bar guns; brewing machines; blender (machines) for making
beverages; gas blenders ensuring the correct mix of CO2 and
N2; electric apparatus for aerating beverages; aerators;
compressed air machines; liquid aerators [machines];
machines for washing bottles, containers and hoses; machines
for drawing up liquids; machines for injection moulding,
extrusion moulding, stretch blowing, and blowing machines
for the manufacture of containers of synthetic material;
fluid dispensing machines for industrial use; food and
beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus;
processing machines for use in the food industry; machines
for making pharmaceutical preparations; machines for making
cosmetics; machines for making chemical preparations;
spraying and fertilizing machines; machines for making
mineral water; machines for making, coating, transport,
treatment, packaging and recycling of bottles, cans, glass,
packaging units, cardboard boxes, wine racks and bulk goods;
machines for malthouses, breweries, juice factories,
dairies, dispensing points and agriculture; machines for
storage, transport, sorting, and processing of semifinished
products for synthetic bottles; machines for assembling
packaging units, especially containers; robotic filling
machines; machines for palletisation, depalletisation,
wrapping, unwrapping, sorting, cleaning, labelling and
packing; machines for filling and closing containers;
couplings for machines; tap towers (machine parts); pouring
and filing equipment [machines part]; CO2 and N2 regulators
[machine parts]; pressure controllers [valves] being parts
of machines; filters being parts of machines, including beer
stabilization filters, herb filters and ceramic filters;
injection moulding, injection blow moulding, extrusion,
stretch blowing and blowing machines for the production of
containers; mechanical control apparatus for machines. Apparatus for inspection of packaging materials, especially
synthetic preforms, bottles of synthetic materials and
container lids; metering apparatus for dispensing measured
quantities; electric and electronic apparatus for measuring,
monitoring and regulating; electric connection units; gas
testing instruments; twilight switches (electric relays);
thermocouples; test apparatus for tapping installations;
pressure measuring apparatus; machines for testing (control)
of bottles, cans, glass, packaging units, cardboard boxes,
wine racks and bulks; machines for testing (control)
materials; CO2 and N2 regulators; electric and electronic
apparatus for devices for measurement, monitoring and
control; thermometers; motion detectors; flowmeters; fob
detectors for dispensing machines, for cutting of the flow
when the keg is empty; oxygen regulators; temperature
sensors; thermo sensors; defrosting clocks; pressure
measuring apparatus; liquid level sensors; chips (integrated
circuits); computer programs and software; media content;
computer hardware; computers; screens; scientific, electric
and electronic apparatus and instruments all for receiving,
processing, transmitting, storing, relaying, inputting or
outputting of data; light-emitting diodes [LED]; parts and
fittings for the aforesaid goods. CO2 and N2 regulators for liquid flow regulation in beverage
dispensing systems; gas regulators; cooling apparatus
integrated in hoses for connection between keg and bottling
equipment; cooling systems; refrigerating machines;
refrigerating installations; refrigerating containers;
cooling apparatus for liquids; apparatus for cooling liquids
with pouring option; heating installations for fluids;
heating apparatus; electric coffee urns; apparatus and
installations for lighting; hostess trolley [refrigerated);
taps [faucets]; filter apparatus for water supply
installations; spray units being parts of water supply
installations; water mixing appliances; parts and fittings
for the aforesaid goods; machines for cooling and heating of
semifinished products for synthetic bottles. Flexible hoses for conveying liquids; flexible hoses, not of
metal; python tubing, namely, flexible isolated beverage
tubing of plastic; beverage python tubing, namely flexible
isolated beverage tubing of plastic; drink transfer tubing,
namely flexible isolated beverage tubing of plastic;
gaskets; junctions, not of metal, for pipes; rings of
rubber. Corks for bottles; closures for containers, non-metallic;
taps, not of metal, for casks; beer faucets, not of metal;
spears [valves], not of metal, for use with containers and
kegs; valves (non-metallic -) [taps] for controlling the
flow of liquid into casks; valves (non-metallic -) [taps]
for controlling the flow of liquid out of casks; water-pipe
valves of plastic; cans, boxes, boxes of synthetic material
for storing liquids; reservoirs, not of metal nor of
masonry; large containers for liquids; flexible containers
of plastic for the storage of liquids; flexible containers
of plastic for the transport of liquids; containers
(non-metallic) for kegging beverages; packaging containers
of plastic; racks for containers, not of metal; wine racks;
inflatable publicity balloons; drip trays, not of metal;
drain tray, not of metal; overflow tray, not of metal;
dinner wagons [furniture]; hose clamps (non-metallic -);
plastic signboards, including bottling plant signs, top
signs, top badges (bottling plant signs) and frog eyes
(bottling plant signs); plastic tags for faucets to indicate
the beverage contained.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Beer vent taps of metal; metal fluid storage tanks; metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty; hoses, pipes and tubes of metal; connectors of metal for hoses, pipes and tubes; couplings of metal for hoses, pipes and tubes; beverage taps, beverage drainers and fittings, all of metal; metal valves; dispense heads of metal; metal taps for dispensing beverages; metal taps for beer kegs; metal adapters for use in cleaning processes of beverage systems, namely metal couplings for use with metal, vinyl and rubber hoses; pressurized metal canisters, empty, used to clean beverage tubes and hoses; CO2 bottles of metal; signboards of metal; spears [valves], of metal, for use with containers and kegs; keg spears and extractor tubes of metal; metal hardware; metal hose clamps. Bottling plant (machines); parts for bottling plants (machine parts); apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure; beer pumps; dispensing machines for beverages; dispensing equipment of metal and plastic [machine parts]; bar guns; brewing machines; blender (machines) for making beverages; gas blenders ensuring the correct mix of CO2 and N2; machines for making aerated beverages [electric]; aerators; compressed air machines; liquid aerators [machines]; machines for washing bottles, containers and hoses; machines for drawing up liquids; machines for injection moulding, extrusion moulding, stretch blowing; refrigerating machines and blowing machines for the manufacture of containers of synthetic material; fluid dispensing machines for industrial use; food and beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus; processing machines for use in the food industry; machines for making pharmaceutical preparations; machines for making cosmetics; machines for making chemical preparations; spraying and fertilizing machines; machines for making mineral water; machines for making, coating, transport, treatment, packaging and recycling of bottles, cans, glass, packaging units, cardboard boxes, wine racks and bulk goods; machines for malthouses, breweries, mosteries, dairies, dispensing points and agriculture; machines for storage, transport, sorting, cooling, heating and processing of semi-finished products for synthetic bottles; machines for assembling packaging units, especially containers; robotic filling machines; machines for palletisation, de-palletisation, wrapping, unwrapping, sorting, cleaning, labelling and packing; machines for filling and closing containers; cleaning couplings, couplings for machines; tap towers (machine parts); pouring and filing equipment [machines part]; CO2 and N2 regulators [machine parts]; pressure controllers [valves] being parts of machines; filters being parts of machines, including beer stabilization filters, herb filters and ceramic filters; injection moulding, injection blow moulding, extrusion, stretch blowing and blowing machines for the production of containers; system control instruments (mechanical); mobile bars, namely, dispensing machines, dispensing installations and dispensing equipment that can be moved; pouring facility (machines); connecting hose between dish and pouring equipment [machine parts]; parts of storage systems and storage management systems for the beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and synthetic material working industry, namely pneumatic and hydraulic drive mechanisms, belt conveys, pneumatic transporter, pressure regulators, housing for machines, motors and valves; taps specially adapted for draft beer systems (parts of machines); tapping installations for beer, wine and other beverages; vending machines; pumps for pouring and dispensing beverages; parts and fittings specially adapted for the aforementioned goods, including connectors, extractors, hoses, valves, couplings, gaskets, drip-trays, spill-trays, lenses for draft beer systems in plastic and as electronic screens, and taps; machine parts in the form of connectors, extractors, hoses, valves, couplings and taps; fittings for machines and apparatus for drawing up liquids, namely extractors; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods. Apparatus for inspection of packaging materials, especially synthetic preforms, bottles of synthetic materials and container lids; apparatus for dispensing measured quantities; electric and electronic apparatus for measuring, monitoring and regulating; electric connection units; gas testing instruments; foam sensor relays; thermocouples; test apparatus for tapping installations; pressure measuring apparatus; machines for testing (control) of bottles, cans, glass, packaging units, cardboard boxes, wine racks and bulks; machines for testing (control) materials; CO2 and N2 regulators; thermometers; motion detectors; flowmeters; fob detectors for dispensing machines, for cutting of the flow when the keg is empty; oxygen regulators; temperature sensors; thermo sensors; defrosting clocks; liquid level sensors; chips (integrated circuits); computer programs and software; media content; computer hardware; computers; screens; scientific, electric and electronic apparatus and instruments all for receiving, processing, transmitting, storing, relaying, inputting or outputting of data; light-emitting diodes [LED]; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. CO2 and N2 regulators for liquid flow regulation in beverage dispensing systems; gas regulators; hoses with integrated cooling for connection between keg and bottling equipment; cooling systems; refrigerating machines; refrigerating installations; refrigerating containers; cooling apparatus for liquids; apparatus for cooling liquids with pouring option; heating installations for fluids; heating apparatus; catering urns; apparatus and installations for lighting; hostess trolley (refrigerated); taps [faucets]; filter apparatus for water supply installations; spray units being parts of water supply installations; water mixing appliances; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Flexible hoses for conveying liquids; flexible hoses, not of metal; python tubes; gaskets; couplings; rings of rubber. Corks for bottles; closures for containers, non-metallic; taps, not of metal, for casks; beer faucets, not of metal; spears [valves], not of metal, for use with containers and kegs; valves (non-metallic -) [taps] for controlling the flow of liquid into casks; valves (non-metallic -) [taps] for controlling the flow of liquid out of casks; water-pipe valves of plastic; cans, boxes, boxes of synthetic material for storing liquids; reservoirs, not of metal nor of masonry; large containers for liquids; flexible containers of plastic for the storage of liquids; flexible containers of plastic for the transport of liquids; containers (non-metallic) for kegging beverages; packaging containers of plastic; racks for containers, not of metal; wine racks; inflatable promotional items; advertising signs of plastic for point-of-sale use; dinner wagons [furniture]; hose clamps (non-metallic -); plastic signboards, including bottling plant signs, top signs, top badges (bottling plant signs) and frog eyes (bottling plant signs); clear acrylic lenses for beverage dispensers, namely round plastic lenses designed to display branding and artwork on dispensing equipment. Drip-trays; mats, not of paper or textile for beer glasses; spill-trays made of plastic.
6.
Beverage mixing and dispensing system and tap for use therein
A beverage mixing and dispensing system and a dispensing font device and/or dispensing tap configured to dispense a drink (D) from a mixture of at least a first main liquid (F1) and of a second liquid (F2) by use of one or more electrical pumps, one or more propellants, one or more regulators, one or more valves, one or more gas or liquid flow regulators and one or more control units operatively connected to enable operation and flow of liquids and propellants from one or more containers containing the liquids when dispensing the drink (D) via one or more beverage dispensing font devices and/or dispensing taps.
A plug for a valve for a container that may contain hazardous materials is provided. The plug may include an outer wall, and one or more keys disposed on an external surface of the outer wall. The keys may be sized and shaped to respectively fit within one or more corresponding notches and one or more circumferential grooves in the valve to secure the plug to the valve. the plug may be sized and shaped to be inserted into the valve so that the one or more keys of the plug are respectively inserted into the one or more notches, and the one or more keys of the plug are configured to be respectively moved within the one or more circumferential grooves in a first direction as the plug is rotated.
System (1) for cooling of water (W) and for gas-infusion of cooled water (W) in an inner water chamber (6), being operable to deliver by a pump (30) water (W) contained in an outer water chamber (4) to a water inlet (35) of the pump (30), for circulation of water (W) contained in the outer water chamber (4) via water inlet(s) (63) of the outer tank (6).
Bottling plant (machines); parts for bottling plants (machine parts); apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure; beer pumps; dispensing machines for beverages; dispensing equipment of metal and plastic [machine parts]; bar guns; brewing machines; blender (machines) for making beverages; gas blenders ensuring the correct mix of CO2 and N2; machines for making aerated beverages [electric]; aerators; compressed air machines; liquid aerators [machines]; machines for washing bottles, containers and hoses; machines for drawing up liquids; machines for injection moulding, extrusion moulding, stretch blowing, refrigerating machines and blowing machines for the manufacture of containers of synthetic material; fluid dispensing machines for industrial use; food and beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus; processing machines for use in the food industry; machines for making mineral water; machines for making, coating, transport, treatment, packaging and recycling of bottles, cans glass, packaging units, cardboard boxes, wine racks and bulk goods; machines for malthouses, breweries, mosteries, dairies, dispensing points and agriculture; machines for storage, transport, sorting, cooling, heating and processing of semi-finished products for synthetic bottles; machines for assembling packaging units especially containers; robotic filling machines; machines for palletization, depalletization, wrapping, unwrapping, sorting, cleaning, labelling and packing; machines for filling and closing containers; cleanings couplings, couplings for machines; tap towers (machine parts); pouring and filing equipment [machines part]; CO2 and N2 regulators [machine parts]; pressure controllers [valves] being parts of machines; filters being parts of machines, including beer stabilization filter, herb filter and ceramic filter; injection moulding, injection blow moulding, extrusion, stretch blowing and blowing machines for the production of containers; system control instruments (mechanical); mobile bars, namely, dispensing machines, dispensing installations and dispensing equipment that can be moved; pouring facility (machines); connecting hose between dish and pouring equipment [machine parts]; parts of storage systems and storage management systems for the beverages industry, namely pneumatic and hydraulic drive mechanisms, belt conveys, pneumatic transporter, pressure regulators, pressure valves, housing for machines, motors and valves; taps specially adapted for draft beer systems (parts of machines); tapping installations for beer, wine and other beverages; vending machines; pumps for pouring and dispensing beverages; parts and fittings specially adapted for the aforementioned goods, including extractors, hoses, valves, couplings, gaskets, drip trays, spill trays, lenses for draft beer systems in plastic and as electronic screens, and taps; machine parts in the form of, extractors, hoses, valves, couplings and taps; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods; all of the aforementioned goods to be used in the beverages industry, including production, cooling, tapping, packaging, transportation and serving beverages.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Beer vent taps of metal, namely, metal taps for beer kegs; metal fluid storage tanks for beverages; metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty, for use in beverage dispensing systems; industrial hoses, pipes and tubes of metal for beverage processing and dispensing; connectors of metal for hoses, pipes and tubes for beverage dispensing; couplings of metal for metal hoses, pipes and tubes for beverage systems; metal valves not being parts of machines for beverage systems; dispense heads of metal, namely, metal taps for beer kegs; metal taps for dispensing beverages, namely, metal taps for beer kegs; metal adapters for use in cleaning processes of beverage systems, namely, metal couplings for use with metal, vinyl and rubber hoses; pressurized metal canisters for compressed gas, sold empty, used to clean beverage tubes and hoses; CO2 bottles of metal in the nature of containers of metal for compressed gas for beverage dispensing; signboards of metal for beverage systems; spears in the nature of valves of metal, not being parts of machines, for use with beverage containers and kegs; keg spears and extractor tubes of metal; metal hardware, namely, nuts for beverage tubing; metal hose clamps for beverage tubing Bottling plant machines, namely, beverage bottling machines; parts for beverage bottling plants in the nature of bottling machine parts; apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure, namely, beer pumps; beer pumps; fluid dispensing machines for beverages for industrial use; fluid dispensing machine equipment for industrial use in the nature of metal and plastic machine parts for beverage dispensing; bar guns, namely, pumps being machines for the beverage industry; brewing machines; gas blenders for chemical processing ensuring the correct mix of CO2 and N2 for beverage preparation; electric apparatus for aerating beverages, namely, aerators being machines; compressed air machines for beverage processing; liquid aerators being machines for beverage processing; machines for washing bottles, containers and hoses for the beverage industry; machines for drawing up liquids, namely, electric pumps for beverages; fluid dispensing machines for industrial beverage use; beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus; processing machines for use in the food and beverage industry; aerated beverage making machines, namely, machines for making mineral water; packaging machines for making, paper coating, conveyor transport, paper cutting, and packaging of beverage bottles, cans, glass, beverage packaging units, and cardboard boxes; machines for malthouses, breweries, juice factories, and beverage dispensing points; bottling machines for storage, transport, sorting, and processing of semifinished products for synthetic bottles for beverages; packaging machines for assembling packaging units for beverages; robotic beverage filling machines; packaging machines for palletisation, depalletisation, wrapping, unwrapping, sorting, cleaning, labelling and packing of beverage containers; packaging machines for filling and closing beverage containers; couplings for machines used in beverage processing; tap towers in the nature of beer pumps being machine parts; pouring and filling equipment in the nature of parts for beverage processing machines; CO2 and N2 regulators being parts of beverage processing machines; pressure controllers in the nature of valves being parts of beverage processing machines; filters being parts of beverage processing machines, namely, beer stabilization filters, herb filters for beverages and ceramic filters for beverages; mechanical control apparatus for machines, namely, pneumatic controls for beverage machines Optical apparatus for inspection of beverage packaging materials, synthetic preforms, bottles of synthetic materials and container lids; electronic metering apparatus in the nature of faucets for dispensing measured quantities of beverages; electric and electronic apparatus for measuring, monitoring and regulating beverage dispensing, namely, electronic beverage metering faucets; electric connection units, namely, electric cables for beverage equipment; gas testing instruments for beverage systems; thermocouples for beverage systems; test apparatus for tapping installations, namely, apparatus for testing liquids in beverage systems; pressure measuring apparatus for beverage dispensing; machines for testing materials in beverage containers and bottles; CO2 and N2 regulators being gas flow regulators for commercial beverage systems; electric and electronic apparatus for devices for measurement, monitoring and control of beverage systems; thermometers other than for medical use for beverage equipment; flowmeters for beverage systems; fob detectors in the nature of flow meters for beverage dispensing machines, for cutting off the flow when the keg is empty; oxygen regulators for beverage systems; temperature sensors for beverage systems; thermo temperature sensors for beverage systems; liquid level sensors for beverage containers; chips being integrated circuits for beverage equipment; downloadable computer programs and downloadable software for monitoring, controlling, and managing beverage dispensing and processing equipment; computer hardware and display screens for beverage equipment; light-emitting diodes [LED] for beverage equipment; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods, namely, computer cables for beverage equipment CO2 and N2 gas regulators for liquid flow regulation in beverage dispensing systems; gas regulators for beverage equipment; beverage cooling apparatus integrated in hoses for connection between keg and bottling equipment; cooling systems, namely, air cooling apparatus for beverages; beverage refrigerating machines; beverage refrigerating installations; refrigerating shipping containers for beverages; cooling apparatus for liquids in the nature of beverages; apparatus for cooling liquids in the nature of beverages with pouring option; heating installations for fluids in beverage processing; taps being faucets for beverage dispensing; water filter apparatus for beverage water supply installations; spray units being parts of water supply installations for beverage equipment, namely, plumbing fixtures in the nature of sink sprayers; water mixing appliances, namely, mixer taps for beverage lines Flexible hoses, not of metal, for conveying liquids in beverage systems; flexible hoses, not of metal, for beverage equipment; python tubing, namely, flexible isolated beverage tubing of plastic; beverage python tubing, namely, flexible isolated beverage tubing of plastic; drink transfer tubing, namely, flexible isolated beverage tubing of plastic; pipe gaskets for beverage equipment; junctions, not of metal, for beverage pipes; rings of rubber for use as pipe connection seals in beverage equipment Corks for bottles; closures for containers, non-metallic, for beverages; taps, not of metal, for casks; beer faucets in the nature of taps for beer kegs, not of metal; spears in the nature of valves, not of metal, for use with beverage containers and kegs; non-metallic valves in the nature of taps for controlling the flow of liquid into casks; non-metallic valves in the nature of taps for controlling the flow of liquid out of casks; water-pipe valves of plastic for beverage systems; plastic cans, plastic boxes, and boxes of synthetic plastic material for storing liquid beverages for commercial or industrial use; plastic storage containers for liquid beverages for commercial or industrial use; flexible containers of plastic for the storage and transport of liquid beverages for commercial or industrial use; non-metallic containers for kegging beverages, namely, wood kegs; packaging containers of plastic for beverages; storage racks for beverage containers, not of metal; drip trays in the nature of drain traps, not of metal, for beverage systems; drain trays and overflow trays in the nature of drain traps, not of metal, for beverage systems; non-metallic hose clamps for beverage tubing; plastic signboards, namely, bottling plant signs, top signs, top badges in the nature of bottling plant signs and frog eyes in the nature of bottling plant signs, all for beverage systems; plastic hang tags for faucets to indicate the beverage contained
13.
KIT COMPRISING A PYTHON AND A CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING A BEVERAGE BARREL TO A BEVERAGE COOLER
The present invention relates to a kit (1000) for connecting a beverage barrel (20) to a beverage cooler (50) by means of a python, which kit permits a plug-in type connection by the ends of the tubes of the beverage pipeline being insertable together in one operation into respective ports of a connector unit (400) connectable with the barrel (20). Provisions may be made to ensure that the various tubes can only be inserted into the correct ports, such as by the diameter of the respective ports corresponding only to the diameter of the associated tubes.
BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM COMPRISING A PYTHON AND A COOLER WITH A CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING THE PYTHON; PYTHON WITH A CONNECTOR; CONNECTOR UNIT WITH SOCKETS
The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing system (1) comprising a beverage pipeline (100, 200) and a cooler (50) with a connector unit (300, 300'), which permits a plug-in type connection by the ends of the tubes of the beverage pipeline being insertable together in one operation into respective ports of a connector unit associated with the beverage cooler, and with a respective sealing body establishing a fluid seal between the tube and the port. Provisions may be made to ensure that the various tubes can only be inserted into the correct ports, such as by the diameter of the respective ports corresponding only to the diameter of the associated tubes.
The disclosure relates to a gas pressure regulation device for a beverage dispensing system comprising a two-part housing with a first part (101) having a first end (110) and a second part (102) having a second end (120). The first valve housing end comprises at least one port (111) and the second end comprises at least two ports (121, 122, 124, 125). At least one port is an inlet for gas and at least one port is an outlet for gas. One of the ports being a gas outlet comprises a protective device (300) for discharging gas when having a pressure being higher than a predetermined pressure. The at least one port being a gas inlet (122) is configured to be detachably connected in fluid communication with a container of pressurized gas. One other of the ports being a gas outlet (125) is configured to be detachably connected in fluid communication with a beverage container via a detachable gas supply line.
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
16.
A BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE UNIT
The disclosure relates to a beverage dispensing unit (200) configured to be applied in a beverage dispensing system comprising at least one beverage container. The beverage dispensing unit (200) comprising a one-way dispensing line (10) being a flexible tube made of food-graded polymeric material having a first line end (11) and a second line end (12). The first line end being configured to be connected in fluid communication with the beverage container via a connecting member (40) made of food-graded polymeric material and the second line end being configured to be connected in fluid communication with a dispensing valve (5) for a dispensing tap made of food-graded polymeric material. The disclosure further relates to a method of making a beverage dispensing unit (200) by connecting a one-way dispensing line (10) to a connecting member (40) and a dispensing valve (5) enabling fluid communication therebetween.
The disclosure relates to a connecting member (40) for opening a beverage container by being moved into the beverage container from a deactivated position to an activated position. The connecting member (40) comprises a first part (41) and a second part (42) being fixedly attached to each other. The second part (42) is configured to be connected in fluid communication with the beverage at a beverage inlet end and a beverage outlet end of the connecting member (40) together with the first part (41). The first part (41) comprises an inner centre hub part with a hollow centre protrusion (410) forming a circumferential flange around the outlet part (48) and the inner centre hub part protrusion is configured to be pushed by an activation handle towards the beverage container to move the connecting member into the container from the deactivated position to the activated position to enable dispensing of beverage.
A beverage delivery system including a dispensing column and a tap unit with a spout, wherein the tap unit is releasably connectable to the dispensing column. The dispensing column includes an elongated post and a removable elongated cladding component, the elongated cladding component receiving the elongated pos, wherein connecting the tap unit to the elongated post secures the cladding component to the elongated post and wherein disconnecting and removing the tap unit from the elongated post allows removal of the cladding component from the elongated post.
Disclosed is a cask seal (10) for an extractor tube for a beverage cask. The cask seal (10) comprises a colored ring-shaped gasket (8) having a top portion (6) integral with a bottom portion (4), said top portion (6) having an upper face (2) and said bottom portion (4) extending downwards from said top portion (6) in the installed position when installed in an extractor tube, said bottom portion (4) and said top portion (6) defining a through-going passage (7) of said gasket (8), characterized in that the ring-shaped gasket (8) is made from a colored composition containing less than 1% by weight of carbon black, said composition defining said color of said gasket (8).
A whipped cream dispenser including a main body comprising a frame, a base, and a top portion, the top portion including a user interface with a touchscreen. The main body includes a pump for introducing a refrigerated ingredient, at least one surface passage tube containing the refrigerated ingredient, a mixing manifold for receiving an injection of one or more flavors, a NIM venturi for receiving the one or more flavors and for receiving an injection of gas to produce a gas-infused mixture, and a whipper tube comprising a whipper wand, the whipper wand configured to force the gas-infused mixture into the refrigerated product to produce a final whipped product.
A whipped cream dispenser including a main body comprising a frame, a base, and a top portion, the top portion including a user interface with a touchscreen. The main body includes a pump for introducing a refrigerated ingredient, at least one surface passage tube containing the refrigerated ingredient, a mixing manifold for receiving an injection of one or more flavors, a NIM venturi for receiving the one or more flavors and for receiving an injection of gas to produce a gas-infused mixture, and a whipper tube comprising a whipper wand, the whipper wand configured to force the gas-infused mixture into the refrigerated product to produce a final whipped product.
B01F 23/2326 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles adding the flowing main component by suction means, e.g. using an ejector
B01F 23/235 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids for making foam
B01F 23/237 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media
B01F 25/31 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows
B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
B01F 35/221 - Control or regulation of operational parameters, e.g. level of material in the mixer, temperature or pressure
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Beer vent taps of metal; metal fluid storage tanks; metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty; hoses, pipes and tubes of metal; connectors of metal for hoses, pipes and tubes; couplings of metal for hoses, pipes and tubes; beverage taps, beverage drainers and fittings, all of metal; metal valves; dispense heads of metal; metal taps for dispensing beverages; metal taps for beer kegs; metal adapters for use in cleaning processes of beverage systems, namely metal couplings for use with metal, vinyl and rubber hoses; pressurized metal canisters, empty, used to clean beverage tubes and hoses; CO2 bottles of metal; signboards of metal; extractors; spears [valves], of metal, for use with containers and kegs; keg spears and extractor tubes of metal; metal hardware; metal hose clamps. Bottling plant (machines); parts for bottling plants (machine parts); apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure; beer pumps; dispensing machines for beverages; dispensing equipment of metal and plastic [machine parts]; bar guns; brewing machines; blender (machines) for making beverages; gas blenders ensuring the correct mix of CO2 and N2; machines for making aerated beverages [electric]; aerators; compressed air machines; liquid aerators [machines]; machines for washing bottles, containers and hoses; machines for drawing up liquids; machines for injection moulding, extrusion moulding, stretch blowing; refrigerating machines and blowing machines for the manufacture of containers of synthetic material; fluid dispensing machines for industrial use; food and beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus; processing machines for use in the food industry; machines for making pharmaceutical preparations; machines for making cosmetics; machines for making chemical preparations; spraying and fertilizing machines; machines for making mineral water; machines for making, coating, transport, treatment, packaging and recycling of bottles, cans glass, packaging units, cardboard boxes, wine racks and bulk goods; machines for malthouses, breweries, mosteries, dairies, dispensing points and agriculture; machines for storage, transport, sorting, cooling, heating and processing of semi-finished products for synthetic bottles; machines for assembling packaging units especially containers; robotic filling machines; machines for palletisation, depalletisation, wrapping, unwrapping, sorting, cleaning, labelling and packing; machines for filling and closing containers; cleanings couplings, couplings for machines; tap towers (machine parts); pouring and filing equipment [machines part]; CO2 and N2 regulators [machine parts]; pressure controllers [valves] being parts of machines; filters being parts of machines, including beer stabilization filter, herb filter and ceramic filter; injection moulding, injection blow moulding, extrusion, stretch blowing and blowing machines for the production of containers; system control instruments (mechanical); mobile bars, namely, dispensing machines, dispensing installations and dispensing equipment that can be moved; pouring facility (machines); connecting hose between dish and pouring equipment [machine parts]; parts of storage systems and storage management systems for the beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and synthetic material working industry, namely pneumatic and hydraulic drive mechanisms, belt conveys, pneumatic transporter, pressure regulators, pressure valves, housing for machines, motors and valves; taps specially adapted for draft beer systems (parts of machines); tapping installations for beer, wine and other beverages; vending machines; pumps for pouring and dispensing beverages; parts and fittings specially adapted for the aforementioned goods, including connectors, extractors, hoses, valves, couplings, gaskets, driptrays, spill trays, lenses for draft beer systems in plastic and as electronic screens, and taps; machine parts in the form of connectors, extractors, hoses, valves, couplings and taps; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods. Hand-operated tools; hand driven apparatus for removing liquids from containers; knives; hand operated apparatus for bottling; hammers [hand tools]; hand pumps; hand tools. Apparatus for inspection of packaging materials, especially synthetic preforms, bottles of synthetic materials and container lids; apparatus for dispensing measured quantities; electric and electronic apparatus for measuring, monitoring and regulating; electric connection units; gas testing instruments; foam sensor relay; light-sensitive relay; thermocouples; test apparatus for tapping installations; pressure measuring apparatus; machines for testing (control) of bottles, cans, glass, packaging units, cardboard boxes, wine racks and bulks; machines for testing (control) materials; CO2 and N2 regulators; thermometers; motion detectors; flowmeters; fob detectors for dispensing machines, for cutting of the flow when the keg is empty; oxygen regulators; temperature sensors; thermo sensors; defrosting clocks; liquid level sensors; chips (integrated circuits); computer programs and software; media content; computer hardware; computers; screens; scientific, electric and electronic apparatus and instruments all for receiving, processing, transmitting, storing, relaying, inputting or outputting of data; light-emitting diodes [LED]; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. CO2 and N2 regulators for liquid flow regulation in beverage dispensing systems; gas regulators; hoses with integrated cooling for connection between keg and bottling equipment; cooling systems; refrigerating machines; refrigerating installations; refrigerating containers; cooling apparatus for liquids; apparatus for cooling liquids with pouring option; heating installations for fluids; heating apparatus; catering urns; apparatus and installations for lighting; hostess trolley (refrigerated); taps [faucets]; filter apparatus for water supply installations; spray units being parts of water supply installations; water mixing appliances; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Flexible hoses for conveying liquids; flexible hoses, not of metal; python tubes; gaskets; couplings; rings of rubber. Corks for bottles; closures for containers, non-metallic; taps, not of metal, for casks; beer faucets, not of metal; spears [valves], not of metal for use with containers and kegs; valves (Non-metallic -) [taps] for controlling the flow of liquid into casks; valves (Non-metallic -) [taps] for controlling the flow of liquid out of casks; water-pipe valves of plastic; cans, boxes, boxes of synthetic material for storing liquids; reservoirs, not of metal nor of masonry; large containers for liquids; flexible containers of plastic for the storage of liquids; flexible containers of plastic for the transport of liquids; containers (non-metallic) for kegging beverages; packaging containers of plastic; racks for containers, not of metal; wine racks; inflatable promotional items; advertising signs of plastic, namely point-of-sales equipment; dinner wagons [furniture]; hose clamps (Non-metallic -); plastic signboards, including bottling plant signs, top signs, top badges (bottling plant signs) and frog eyes (bottling plant signs). Drip trays; mats, not of paper or textile, for beer glasses; spilltrays made of plastic. Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance underwriting; real estate brokerage; finance services in the form of investment in shares, securities and companies for others; financial advice; financial management in other companies; financial investment; fund management; financial analysis; capital investment consultation; financial services relating to the acquisition of property; lending against security; financial loan services; share lending business; loan procurement services; financial planning services; financial guarantee services; electronic funds transfer; electronic banking services; electronic payment services; currency trading and exchange services; banking; financial services in the form of buying and selling businesses; business liquidation services, financial; assistance with bond sales; mortgage services; pawnbrokerage; mortgage for real estate; real estate administration; asset management and investment advice regarding the ownership of other companies. Installation, repair and upgrading of machines, facility and fittings for tapping, storing, cooling and heating of beer and other liquids; consultancy for clients with regard to installing, repairing, use and maintenance of storing, pouring and tapping systems; provision of information relating to installing, repairing, use and maintenance of storing, pouring and tapping systems; construction services; refilling of gas cylinders used for making carbonated beverages; clearing of pipework systems used in the manufacturing industries.
Dispensing machines for beverages; dispensing equipment of metal and plastic [machines parts]; brewing machines; blenders (machines) for making beverages; liquid blenders [machines]; containers specially adapted for blenders; parts and fittings specially adapted for the aforementioned goods..
22, the valve assembly (10) comprising a spring-loaded movable inner valve unit (200) configured to work as an inner gas filling valve, the spring-loaded movable inner valve unit comprising a spring-loaded consumption valve configured to be arranged at the outlet at the second end of the valve housing (100) and a spring-loaded residual pressure valve configured to be arranged inside the spring-loaded movable inner valve unit (200) together with the spring-loaded consumption valve.
L'AIR LIQUIDE SOCIETE ANONYME POUR L'ETUDE ET L'EXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE (France)
MICRO MATIC A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
Frenal, Antoine
Wiemer, Klaus
Winther, Morten
Banggaard Steffensen, Kasper
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for supplying pressurised fluid, comprising:- a vessel (1),- a pressure reducing valve (2) comprising a first end (8) connected to the vessel (1) and a second free end (16) configured to be connected to a connector,- a protective cover (4) comprising a cap (20) extending around the free end (16) of the pressure reducing valve (2), an annular portion (21) extending around a body (13) of a pressure reducing valve (2) and a strut (22) connecting the cap (20) to the annular portion (21),- a shrink foil (6) extending at least around part of the cap (20) and the connecting strut (22) so as to press the cap (20) and the connecting strut (22) against the pressure reducing valve (2).Figure for the abstract: Figure 2
L'AIR LIQUIDE, SOCIETE ANONYME POUR L'ETUDE ET L'EXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE (France)
MICRO MATIC A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
Frenal, Antoine
Wiemer, Klaus
Winther, Morten
Banggaard Steffensen, Kasper
Abstract
A device for supplying pressurised fluid, including a vessel, a pressure reducing valve including a first end connected to the vessel and a second free end configured to be connected to a connector, a protective cover including a cap extending around the free end of the pressure reducing valve, an annular portion extending around a body of a pressure reducing valve and a strut connecting the cap to the annular portion, a shrink foil extending at least around part of the cap and the connecting strut so as to press the cap and the connecting strut against the pressure reducing valve.
The disclosure relates to a dispense handle (6) configured to be movably and detachably attached to a dispense head (1) configured to be operatively coupled to a beverage container. The dispense head (1) comprises a hollow housing body (2), a hollow piston (5) arranged displaceably in an axial direction within the hollow housing and aligned therewith and a hinge (10) fixedly attached to the hollow housing body (2). The hollow piston is connected to the detachable dispense handle (6) so that upon activation of the detachable dispense handle, the hollow piston will be displaced axially inside the hollow housing body (2) in order to open or close the beverage container. The dispense handle (6) comprises a first end (6A) being detachably hinged via an axle to the hinge (10) of the hollow housing body (2) and a second end (6B) being a grip for activation.
SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME DES EAUX MINÉRALES D'EVIAN (France)
Inventor
Hansen, Emilie Gaarde
Wiemer, Klaus
Abstract
The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing system (1 ) comprising: - a dispensing tap (20) for dispensing a beverage, such as water, - a pressurised gas source (15), such as an air pump, - a plurality of containers (50, 52, 55, 60), each container (50, 52, 55, 60) adapted for containing said beverage, - a first manifold (500) providing a combined flow of said beverage discharged from said containers (50, 52, 55, 60), - wherein each of the plurality of containers (50, 52, 55, 60) is in fluid connection with said pressurised gas source (15) for pressurised gas to simultaneously discharge beverage from all of said containers (50, 52, 55, 60) to said first manifold (500), - an outlet (505) of said first manifold (500) connected to said dispensing tap (20), for said combined flow of beverage to flow to said dispensing tap (20).
A plug for a valve for a container that may contain hazardous materials is provided. The plug may include an outer wall, and one or more keys disposed on an external surface of the outer wall. The keys may be sized and shaped to respectively fit within one or more corresponding notches and one or more circumferential grooves in the valve to secure the plug to the valve. the plug may be sized and shaped to be inserted into the valve so that the one or more keys of the plug are respectively inserted into the one or more notches, and the one or more keys of the plug are configured to be respectively moved within the one or more circumferential grooves in a first direction as the plug is rotated.
Beverage delivery system (BDS) comprising a dispensing column (C) and a tap unit (T) with a spout (10), wherein said tap unit (T) is releasably connectable to said dispensing column (C). The dispensing column (C) comprises an elongated post (2) and a removable elongated first cladding component (5), said elongated first cladding component (5) receiving said elongated post (2), wherein connecting said tap unit (T) to said post (2) secures said first cladding component (5) to said post (2) and wherein disconnecting and removing said tap unit (T) from said post (2) allows removal of said first cladding component (5) from said post (2).
A flavor infusion dispenser is provided. The flavor infusion dispenser may include a refrigeration unit configured to store a beverage container, a beverage tower coupled to the refrigeration unit and configured to transport a beverage from the beverage container, a faucet coupled to the beverage tower and having a handle configured to activate flow of the beverage from the beverage container through the beverage tower, a nozzle coupled to the faucet, at least one flavor container for storing flavoring for the beverage, at least one flavor line coupled to the nozzle and configured to transport flavoring from the at least one flavor container, and a pump configured to pump flavoring from the at least one flavor container to the nozzle via the at least one flavor line. The nozzle may be configured to mix the beverage and the flavoring, and dispense a flavored beverage.
A flavor infusion dispenser is provided. The flavor infusion dispenser may include a refrigeration unit configured to store a beverage container, a beverage tower coupled to the refrigeration unit and configured to transport a beverage from the beverage container, a faucet coupled to the beverage tower and having a handle configured to activate flow of the beverage from the beverage container through the beverage tower, a nozzle coupled to the faucet, at least one flavor container for storing flavoring for the beverage, at least one flavor line coupled to the nozzle and configured to transport flavoring from the at least one flavor container, and a pump configured to pump flavoring from the at least one flavor container to the nozzle via the at least one flavor line. The nozzle may be configured to mix the beverage and the flavoring, and dispense a flavored beverage.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/41 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea of liquid ingredients
B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
A cleaning valve for cleaning a beverage dispensing device is provided. The cleaning valve includes a valve body (6) having a valve opening (6B), a valve lever (6A) coupled to the valve body and configured to move the valve body between a product dispense position and a sanitize position, a product port (3A) configured to alternatively output a beverage product and a sanitizer based on a position of the valve lever, and a sanitizer port (3B) configured to receive the sanitizer from a sanitizer reservoir. The valve opening may be configured to create a first fluid communication path when the valve lever is in the product dispense position to allow the beverage product to output from the product port, and may be configured to create a second fluid communication path when the valve lever is in the sanitize position to allow the sanitizer to output from the product port.
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
A cleaning valve for cleaning a beverage dispensing device is provided. The cleaning valve includes a valve body (6) having a valve opening (6B), a valve lever (6A) coupled to the valve body and configured to move the valve body between a product dispense position and a sanitize position, a product port (3A) configured to alternatively output a beverage product and a sanitizer based on a position of the valve lever, and a sanitizer port (3B) configured to receive the sanitizer from a sanitizer reservoir. The valve opening may be configured to create a first fluid communication path when the valve lever is in the product dispense position to allow the beverage product to output from the product port, and may be configured to create a second fluid communication path when the valve lever is in the sanitize position to allow the sanitizer to output from the product port.
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
A cleaning valve for cleaning a beverage dispensing device is provided. The cleaning valve may include a valve body having a valve opening, a valve lever coupled to the valve body and configured to move the valve body between a product dispense position and a sanitize position, a product port configured to alternatively output a beverage product and a sanitizer based on a position of the valve lever, and a sanitizer port configured to receive the sanitizer from a sanitizer reservoir. The valve opening may be configured to create a first fluid communication path when the valve lever is in the product dispense position to allow the beverage product to output from the product port, and may be configured to create a second fluid communication path when the valve lever is in the sanitize position to allow the sanitizer to output from the product port.
A plug for a valve for a container that may contain hazardous materials is provided. The plug may include an outer wall, and one or more keys disposed on an external surface of the outer wall. The keys may be sized and shaped to respectively fit within one or more corresponding notches and one or more circumferential grooves in the valve to secure the plug to the valve.
The present invention relates to a dispense head to be mounted on a beverage container having an extractor tube with a valve, the beverage container or the extractor tube having a radially extending flange, enabling a beverage present in the beverage container to be dispensed via a dispensing line, the dispense head having an axial extension and comprising an outer shell comprising a first aperture configured to receive at least the dispensing line and/or a gas inlet, the outer shell being movable along the axial extension between a first position and a second position, a stationary inner part arranged inside the outer shell, a first face of the stationary inner part is configured to abut the flange and be axially stationary in relation to the flange, the stationary inner part having a first end and a second end facing the beverage container, the stationary inner part having a wall part at the second end, a valve activation part at least partly extending inside the stationary inner part and movable in the axial extension in relation the stationary inner part for activation of the valve, and a handle pivoting around a pivot point in the first end of the stationary inner part for moving between a deactivated position and an activated position for moving the valve activation part in order to activate the valve, wherein the dispense head further comprises a locking unit arranged at the second end of the stationary inner part, the locking unit being arranged at a distance from the first face and configured to be radially displaced during the movement of the outer shell from the first position to the second position thereby enabling locking of the flange along the axial extension, and a fixation unit configured to fixate the outer shell in relation to the stationary inner part at least in the second position of the outer shell.
The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing system, comprising a substantially closed cabinet having a height H, a width W and a depth D and a door for providing access to an interior of the cabinet, the cabinet has a top face and a bottom face, a beverage container having a cylindric form and an outer face, the beverage container containing a beverage to be dispensed, a dispense head to be coupled to the beverage container, and a dispensing line extending from the dispense head to a tapping head, the dispensing line is configured to lead the beverage from the beverage container to the tapping head for dispensing, the tapping head is arranged on the top face of the cabinet, a gas cylinder having a gas, is fluidly connected with the dispense head for propelling the beverage out of the beverage container when the tapping head is opened for dispensing, wherein a cooling module is detachable arranged inside the cabinet, the cooling module being configured to cool the beverage contained in the beverage container, the cooling module comprises the following components: - an evaporator formed as a cooling jacket, the cooling jacket is configured to partly encircle the beverage container and being in contact with the outer face of the beverage container for cooling the beverage, - a base plate whereupon the beverage container is to be arranged, - a temperature sensor being arranged to be in contact with the outer face of the beverage container, the temperature sensor being operatively connected with a control device, and - a condensing unit comprising a compressor, a condenser and an expansion device, the condensing unit is configured to decrease a cooling agent, and to circulate the cooling agent for cooling the cooling jacket, the condensing unit and the control device is arranged below the base plate.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Spouting apparatus for wine, beer and other beverages; Electro-mechanical apparatus for preparing beverages, their parts and accessories included in this class; beverages automatic distribution machines, Components and accessories for all the aforementioned included in this class; Coin or token-operated vending machines for water, hot and cold beverages. Apparatus for the remote control and regulation of water making equipments. Devices, apparatus and installations for the supply, the treatment, the purification, the filtering, the softening, the charging with gas and the deionisation of water, their components and accessories; Filter cartridges; filter holders; Water softening units; Refrigerating apparatus and installations for liquids, particularly for water and/or beverage automatic vending machines; Heating apparatus and installations for liquids, particularly for water and/or beverage automatic vending machines; Electrical apparatus for making hot and cold drinks; Water refrigerating machines for ice making; Water and air purifying machines, water and air filtering machines, cartridges of filtering machines; Refrigerated beverage dispensing units [other than vending].
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Metal fittings for beer tapping installations; Metal coupling fittings for installations for the control of delivery of beverages for human consumption, excluding drinking water pipelines; Conduits of metal, insofar not included in other classes, for installations for the control of delivery of beverages for human consumption, excluding drinking water pipelines. Fittings, gaskets, conduits, couplings for pipes, valves, residual pressure valves, cleaning adapters; All the aforesaid goods being parts of beer tapping installations. Pressure measuring apparatus and surveyors's levels for beer tapping installations. Business mediation in the purchase and sale relating to apparatus for dispensing wine, beer and other beverages, electromechanical apparatus for preparing beverages, parts and accessories thereof, automatic machines for water distribution and water treating.
The present invention relates to a valve assembly configured to be arranged in a cylinder opening of a gas cylinder, comprising a valve housing having a first housing end and a second housing end, a first housing opening arranged at the first housing end and a second housing opening arranged at the second housing end, the first housing opening having an inner diameter, and a bore extending between the first housing opening and the second housing opening, the bore having an inner face, and an inner valve unit arranged in the bore, said inner valve unit having an inner valve housing, and a first end and a second end, the first end having an outer diameter, the outer diameter being larger than the inner diameter of the first housing opening, the first end being configured to abut the inner face at the first opening, whereby a filling valve is provided, the inner face of the first opening being a filling valve seat, the second end comprising an inlet to the inner valve unit, the inner valve unit further comprising a consumption valve arranged at the first end, and a first pressure reduction valve configured to reduce a pressure in the gas cylinder from a first gas pressure to a second gas pressure, wherein the valve assembly further comprises a protection device arranged in connection with and configured to interact with the inner valve unit to hinder unintended gas flow into the gas cylinder. The present invention also relates to a gas cylinder having a gas with a pressure and an opening, to a gas delivering system, to a gas consuming system and to a beverage dispensing system.
F16K 1/30 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces specially adapted for pressure containers
A dispensing system (100) for dispensing a beverage, comprising a beverage container (1) having an outlet (3), the outlet having a valve (2) arranged therein, the valve having a first inner face (12) and a first inner valve diameter (D1), and a one-way dispensing line (10), comprising a flexible tube (16), and a connecting unit (17) being configured to be inserted into the valve (2) for opening the valve, so that beverage present in the beverage container (1) may be dispensed via the dispensing line (10), the connecting unit (17) having an axial extension (Ae), and comprising a first part (18) configured to be connected with the flexible tube (16) and a second part (19), the first part (18) and the second part (19) are releasably connected to each other by a first connection force, wherein the second part (19) has at least one projectable member (28), projecting in a radial direction, the at least one projectable member (28) has an extension from the outer face of the second part (19), so that when the second part of the connecting unit (17) is inserted into the valve (2), the at least one protectable member (28) is configured to abut the first inner face of the valve by a second connection therebetween, the second connection providing a second connection force, and the second connection force being larger than the first connection force.
A dispensing font device (1) for a beverage dispensing system (100), comprising: - a tapping handle (6) configured to open and close an outlet of a dispensing line extending through the dispensing font device (1) during use, the tapping handle (6) is connected with the outlet via an actuation part (7), the tapping handle is configured to have - a first position in which the outlet is closed, in the first position the tapping handle is substantially vertical, - a second position in which the outlet is open, in the second position the tapping handle is moved in a first direction, - a third position in which the outlet is partly open for creating foam to the beverage, in the third position the tapping handle is moved in a second direction, the second direction being opposite the first direction, wherein the actuation part (7) comprises a first member (8) being rotatably connected with the second font part (5) and having a first member end (9) being connected with the outlet and a second member end (10) being connected with a second member (11), the second member being connected with the tapping handle (6) so that by moving the tapping handle the outlet may be opened, closed or partly opened, wherein the second member (11) is configured to be movable between a first member position and a second member position when the tapping handle (6) is moved in the second direction.
The present invention relates to a dispense head to be mounted on a beverage container having an extractor tube with a valve, the beverage container or the extractor tube having a radially extending flange, enabling a beverage present in the beverage container to be dispensed via a dispensing line, the dispense head having an axial extension and comprising an outer shell comprising a first aperture configured to receive at least the dispensing line and/or a gas inlet, the outer shell being movable along the axial extension between a first position and a second position, a stationary inner part arranged inside the outer shell, a first face of the stationary inner part is configured to abut the flange and be axially stationary in relation to the flange, the stationary inner part having a first end and a second end facing the beverage container, the stationary inner part having a wall part at the second end, a valve activation part at least partly extending inside the stationary inner part and movable in the axial extension in relation the stationary inner part for activation of the valve, and a handle pivoting around a pivot point in the first end of the stationary inner part for moving between a deactivated position and an activated position for moving the valve activation part in order to activate the valve, wherein the dispense head further comprises a locking unit arranged at the second end of the stationary inner part, the locking unit being arranged at a distance from the first face and configured to be radially displaced during the movement of the outer shell from the first position to the second position thereby enabling locking of the flange along the axial extension, and a fixation unit configured to fixate the outer shell in relation to the stationary inner part at least in the second position of the outer shell.
A glass rinser apparatus is provided. The glass rinser apparatus may include a spray nozzle configured to output a liquid, a shank configured to be coupled at a first end to the spray nozzle, and to transmit the liquid to the spray nozzle, and a nut configured to be coupled to the second end of the shank. The shank may be shaped so that the shank does not rotate when the nut is coupled to the second end of the shank. The cross section of the shank may be substantially circular, and may include at least one flat portion.
According to one or exemplary embodiments, there is provided a Gas Infusion Module that is a compact, inexpensive, adjustable, and easy to clean apparatus for infusing a beverage, such as coffee or tea, with a gas. The Gas Infusion Module controls the mixing of the gas with a liquid beverage in a homogenization element. To achieve an enhanced homogenization of gas and liquid, first the Gas Infusion Module regulates the pressure of gas that will enter the homogenization element and mix with the liquid. Additionally, the liquid and gas mixture passes through an outlet check valve which forces greater homogenization of the aerated fluid before it is dispensed for consumption.
The present invention relates to a dispensing line (1) to be used in connection with a beverage dispensing system (100) and to be guided through the dispensing system (100) before use, the dispensing line (1) comprising: an inlet end (2) configured to be fluidly connected to a beverage container (18) of the dispensing system and an outlet end (3) configured to be positioned in a tapping head (13) of the dispensing system, and a tube section (4) extending between the inlet and outlet end, wherein a gasket (5) is arranged at the inlet end (2), the gasket (5) comprising a first part (6) having a first diameter, said first part (6) being connected with the inlet end (2), and a sealing part (7) projecting substantially radially outwards from the first part (6), the gasket being (5) made of a flexible material. The present invention also relates to a dispensing device (19) and a beverage dispensing system (100).
The present invention relates to a dispense head configured to be coupled to a beverage container above a container valve arranged in the beverage container in a dispensing system, the dispense head comprising a housing having a first end and a second end, a hollow piston arranged displaceably in an axial direction within the housing, the piston being connected to a handle so that upon activation of the handle, the piston will be displaced axially towards and beyond a second end of the housing in order to open the container valve, and a gas inlet arranged in the housing, which via a fluid channel is fluidly connected with a space extending along the piston and between the housing and the piston, wherein the housing comprises an opening extending through the housing and being in fluid communication with the fluid channel, and wherein a valve is arranged in the fluid channel opposite the opening, the valve having a first position in which the gas inlet is fluidly connected with an inside of the beverage container when the piston has opened the container valve, and a second position in which the gas inlet is closed and the inside of the beverage container is fluidly connected with the opening so that a gas present in the beverage container may be pressure equalised with the environment before the dispense head is decoupled from the beverage container. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a dispensing system for dispensing beverage and to a method for dispensing beverage.
According to one or exemplary embodiments, there is provided a Gas Infusion Module that is a compact, inexpensive, adjustable, and easy to clean apparatus for infusing a beverage, such as coffee or tea, with a gas. The Gas Infusion Module controls the mixing of the gas with a liquid beverage in a homogenization element. To achieve an enhanced homogenization of gas and liquid, first the Gas Infusion Module regulates the pressure of gas that will enter the homogenization element and mix with the liquid. Additionally, the liquid and gas mixture passes through an outlet check valve which forces greater homogenization of the aerated fluid before it is dispensed for consumption.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Beer vent taps of metal; Connectors, keg couplers, dispensers, taps for keg coupler systems. Beer (Apparatus for drawing up - under pressure); Beer pumps; Keg coupler systems for beverages, in particular consisting of keg coupler equipment; compressors of metal; CO2 and N2 regulators. Refrigerating machines; Cooling units for beverage tapping; Apparatus and equipment for cooling beverages, cooling units and equipment; Cooling devices for keg coupler systems.
The present invention relates to a valve assembly configured to be arranged in a cylinder opening of a gas cylinder, comprising a valve housing having a first housing end and a second housing end, a first housing opening arranged at the first housing end and a second housing opening arranged at the second housing end, the first housing opening having an inner diameter, and a bore extending between the first housing opening and the second housing opening, the bore having an inner face, and an inner valve unit arranged in the bore, said inner valve unit having an inner valve housing, and a first end and a second end, the first end having an outer diameter, the outer diameter being larger than the inner diameter of the first housing opening, the first end being configured to abut the inner face at the first opening, whereby a filling valve is provided, the inner face of the first opening being a filling valve seat, the second end comprising an inlet to the inner valve unit, the inner valve unit further comprising a consumption valve arranged at the first end, and a first pressure reduction valve configured to reduce a pressure in the gas cylinder from a first gas pressure to a second gas pressure, wherein the valve assembly further comprises a protection device arranged in connection with and configured to interact with the inner valve unit to hinder unintended gas flow into the gas cylinder. The present invention also relates to a gas cylinder having a gas with a pressure and an opening, to a gas delivering system, to a gas consuming system and to a beverage dispensing system.
A a dispense head (1) to be mounted on a beverage container (35), enabling a beverage present in the beverage container (35) to be dispensed via a dispensing line, the dispense head comprising an outer shell (2) having an axial extension (E), the outer shell comprising a first opening (3) configured to receive the dispensing line and a second opening (16) configured to receive a gas inlet, and an inner part (7) arranged inside the outer shell and configured to be movable in the axial extension from a first position to a second position in relation to the outer shell, the inner part having a first end (8) and a second end (9), the second end facing the beverage container, wherein the second end comprises a locking unit (10) configured to engage the beverage container in the second position, the inner part comprises a first locking member (11) and a second locking member (12), and the outer shell further comprises a third opening (13) and a fourth opening (14) for receiving the first and second locking members, respectively, in the second position.
A dispensing system (100) for dispensing a beverage, comprising a beverage container (1) having an outlet (3), the outlet having a valve (2) arranged therein, the valve having a first inner face (12) and a first inner valve diameter (Dl), and a one-way dispensing line (10), comprising a flexible tube (16), and a connecting unit (17) being configured to be inserted into the valve (2) for opening the valve, so that beverage present in the beverage container (1) may be dispensed via the dispensing line (10), the connecting unit (17) having an axial extension (Ae), and comprising a first part (18) configured to be connected with the flexible tube (16) and a second part (19), the first part (18) and the second part (19) are releasably connected to each other by a first connection force, wherein the second part (19) has at least one projectable member (28), projecting in a radial direction, the at least one projectable member (28) has an extension from the outer face of the second part (19), so that when the second part of the connecting unit (17) is inserted into the valve (2), the at least one protectable member (28) is configured to abut the first inner face of the valve by a second connection therebetween, the second connection providing a second connection force, and the second connection force being larger than the first connection force.
The present invention relates to a dispense head configured to be coupled to a beverage container above a container valve arranged in the beverage container in a dispensing system, the dispense head comprising a housing having a first end and a second end, a hollow piston arranged displaceably in an axial direction within the housing, and a gas inlet arranged in the housing, wherein the housing comprises an opening extending through the housing and being in fluid communication with the fluid channel, and wherein a valve is arranged in the fluid channel opposite the opening. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a dispensing system for dispensing beverage and to a method for dispensing beverage.
Dispense head (1) to be coupled to a beverage container (14) above a container valve (16) arranged in the beverage container (14) in a dispensing system (100), a hollow piston (5) arranged displaceably in an axial direction within the housing (2), the piston (5) being connected to a handle (6) so that upon activation of the handle (6), the piston (5) will be displaced axially towards and beyond a second end (3, 4) of the housing (2) in order to open the container valve (16), and a gas inlet (7) arranged in the housing (2), which via a fluid channel (12) is fluidly connected with a space extending along the piston (5) and between the housing (2) and the piston (5), the housing (2) comprises an opening (11) extending through the housing (2) and being in fluid communication with the fluid channel (12), and wherein a valve (8) is arranged in the fluid channel (12) opposite the opening (11), the valve (8) having a first position in which the gas inlet (7) is fluidly connected with an inside (17) of the beverage container (14) when the piston (5) has opened the container valve (16), and a second position in which the gas inlet (7) is closed and the inside (17) of the beverage container (14) is fluidly connected with the opening (11) so that a gas present in the beverage container (14) is pressure equalised with the environment before the dispense head (1) is decoupled from the beverage container (14).
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
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(1) Metal extractor tubes for beverage dispensers; dispense heads, namely, metal taps for dispensing beverages in the nature of taps of metal for casks; metal taps for beer kegs; metal cleaning adaptors for beverages systems, namely, cleaning cup adaptors in the nature of a metal coupling for use with metal, vinyl and rubber hoses, in the nature of metal couplings for use in the process of cleaning beverage dispensing lines and hoses; pressurized metal cleaning bottles, namely, pressurized metal canisters, empty, used to clean beverage dispensing lines and hoses with a consumer provided cleaning solution; metal CO2 containers, empty; beverage dispensing equipment, namely, metal couplings for use with metal, vinyl and rubber hoses, metal hose fittings, namely, hose couplings, hose adapters, and hose shanks all for use in beverage dispensing equipment; metal signs for use on dispense heads for beverage dispensers; metal beverage taps, metal beverage drainers, and metal fittings, all for beverage dispensing systems, namely, metal taps for beer kegs, drain filters, namely, metallic drain traps and drain pipes of metal
(2) Apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure, namely, beer pumps; electric machines for making aerated beverages; bottle washing machines; brewing machines used to brew beer; aerated water making apparatus; mineral water making machines; beverage preparation machines, electromechanical; beer pumps; valves being parts of machines; pressure regulating valves being parts of machines
(3) Apparatus and equipment for the refrigeration of beverages, namely, refrigerators and chillers in the nature of refrigerating cabinets, refrigerated dispensing units for beverages, refrigerated cabinets containing racks for beverage containers and storage shelves, refrigeration equipment, namely, food and beverage chilling units, and refrigerated merchandise display cases; refrigeration units and equipment, namely, refrigerators and chillers in the nature of refrigerating cabinets, refrigerated dispensing units for beverages, refrigerated cabinets containing racks for beverage containers and storage shelves, refrigeration equipment, namely, food and beverage chilling units, and refrigerated merchandise display cases; refrigeration cabinets; CO2 and N2 regulators for liquid flow regulation in beverage dispensing systems; metal party dispense equipment, namely, dispense equipment for beverage systems in the nature of refrigerated beverage dispensing units, metal beverage dispensers, and components thereof
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
20 - Furniture and decorative products
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Containers of metal for cleaning; point-of-sales equipment,
namely, various commercial signs of metal; CO2 bottles of
metal. Apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure; machines for
making aerated beverages [electric]; bottle washing
machines; brewing machines; aerated water making apparatus;
mineral water making machines; beverage preparation
machines, electromechanical; beer pumps; valves [parts of
machines]; pressure regulating valves parts of machines;
accessories for apparatus for drawing up beer and other
liquids under pressure, namely extractor tubes; accessories
for apparatus for drawing up beer and other liquids under
pressure, namely cleaning apparatus; accessories for
apparatus for drawing up beer and other liquids under
pressure, namely cleaning adaptors; accessories for
apparatus for drawing up beer and other liquids under
pressure, namely fonts; accessories for apparatus for
drawing up beer and other liquids under pressure, namely C02
and N2 regulators. Beverage cooling apparatus and equipment; refrigerating
machines and equipment; cooling apparatus. Point-of-sales materials, namely, drip trays and various
commercial materials of plastic. Custom manufacturing and treatment of plastic material,
including point-of-sales material, namely, drip trays, beer
mats and various commercial materials of plastic.
A glass rinser apparatus is provided. The glass rinser apparatus may include a spray nozzle configured to output a liquid, a shank configured to be coupled at a first end to the spray nozzle, and to transmit the liquid to the spray nozzle, and a nut configured to be coupled to the second end of the shank. The shank may be shaped so that the shank does not rotate when the nut is coupled to the second end of the shank. The cross section of the shank may be substantially circular, and may include at least one flat portion.
The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing unit for a beverage dispensing system, comprising a dispensing line having a first line end and a second line end, the first line end being configured to be connected with a beverage container and the second line end being configured to be connected with a dispensing valve. The dispensing valve has an outer face and an outer diameter and comprises a valve housing having an inner face and a longitudinal extension, the valve housing having a first housing end and a second housing end, the valve housing providing a valve chamber, the valve chamber having a first chamber diameter, the valve housing having a radial inlet in relation to the longitudinal extension and an outlet arranged in the longitudinal extension, and a valve piston movable in the longitudinal extension in the valve chamber, the valve piston being configured to open and close the outlet by moving the valve piston between a first position being the open state of the dispensing valve and a second position being the closed state of the dispensing valve, the valve piston having a first piston end and a second piston end and a body extending between the first piston end and the second piston end, the body having a length and an outer piston face, the first end of the valve piston being configured to be connected with an activation element for moving the valve piston between the first position and the second position, the valve piston having a piston diameter, wherein the first chamber diameter is larger than the piston diameter in order to provide a flow passage along the length of the body of the valve piston between the outer piston face and the inner face of the valve housing in the first position of the valve piston, wherein the length is between 10 and 30 mm. The present invention also relates to a dispensing device for dispensing beverage comprising a beverage dispensing unit according to the present invention.
The present invention relates to a beverage container handling unit for a refrigerator of a beverage dispensing system, the refrigerator having a space defined by side walls, an end wall, a top face, a bottom face and a door, wherein the beverage container handling unit comprises a base part having a first face and a second face, the base part being movable between a first position and a second position, the first position being within the refrigerator and the second position being partly outside the refrigerator, and a supporting part comprising at least one longitudinal element having a first end and a second end, and a leg element being substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal element in a supporting position of the supporting part, the supporting part being configured to support the base part when it is moved from the first position along the longitudinal element to the second position. Further, the present invention relates to a refrigerator for a beverage dispensing system according to the present invention and to a beverage dispensing system comprising a refrigerator and a beverage container handling unit according to the present invention.
A pulsed gas mixing apparatus is provided. The pulsed gas mixing apparatus may include a mixing plate having a top side that is substantially smooth, and a bottom side that includes a plurality of ribs. The pulsed gas mixing apparatus may also include a supply tube configured to be coupled to the mixing plate and supply a mixing gas that is used to mix the contents a container in which the pulsed gas mixing apparatus is installed.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Metal extractor tubes; dispense heads, namely, metal taps for dispensing beverages in the nature of taps of metal for casks; metal taps for beer kegs; metal cleaning adaptors for beverages systems, namely, cleaning cup adaptors in the nature of a metal coupling for use with metal, vinyl and rubber hoses, in the nature of metal couplings for use in the process of cleaning beverage dispensing lines and hoses; pressurized metal cleaning bottles, namely, pressurized metal canisters, empty, used to clean beverage dispensing lines and hoses with a consumer provided cleaning solution; metal CO2 containers, empty; beverage dispensing equipment, namely, metal couplings for use with metal, vinyl and rubber hoses, metal hose fittings, namely, hose couplings, hose adapters, and hose shanks all for use in beverage dispensing equipment; metal signs, non-luminous and non-mechanical; metal beverage taps, metal beverage drainers, and metal fittings, all for beverage dispensing systems, namely, metal taps for beer kegs, drain filters, namely, metallic drain traps and drain pipes of metal Apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure, namely, beer pumps; electric machines for making aerated beverages; bottle washing machines; brewing machines used to brew beer; aerated water making apparatus; mineral water making machines; beverage preparation machines, electromechanical; beer pumps; valves being parts of machines; pressure regulating valves being parts of machines Apparatus and equipment for the refrigeration of beverages, namely, refrigerators and chillers in the nature of refrigerating cabinets, refrigerated dispensing units for beverages, refrigerated cabinets containing racks for beverage containers and storage shelves, refrigeration equipment, namely, food and beverage chilling units, and refrigerated merchandise display cases; refrigeration units and equipment, namely, refrigerators and chillers in the nature of refrigerating cabinets, refrigerated dispensing units for beverages, refrigerated cabinets containing racks for beverage containers and storage shelves, refrigeration equipment, namely, food and beverage chilling units, and refrigerated merchandise display cases; refrigeration cabinets; CO2 and N2 regulators for liquid flow regulation in beverage dispensing systems; metal party dispense equipment, namely, dispense equipment for beverage systems in the nature of refrigerated beverage dispensing units, metal beverage dispensers, and components thereof
The present invention relates to an extractor tube element (6, 10, 14) for mounting as a part of an extractor tube (1) for a beverage container (16), comprising a contact surface (8) for abutment to another extractor tube element, wherein the contact surface (8) has a protrusion (9), the protrusion tapering into a contact point for reducing a contact area of the abutment to the other extractor tube element and for creating space between the abutting extractor tube elements. The present invention also relates to an extractor tube (1), a beverage container (16), a beverage dispensing system (100) and a cleaning method.
B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
Device (1) for dispensing carbonised beverage, comprising a beverage container (2) having a content (25) of a gas (3) and a beverage (4) having a predetermined carbon dioxide content. The beverage container comprises an extractor tube (5), a dispense head (6) to be coupled with the extractor tube, and a gas source (7) connected with the dispense head for delivering a gas to the beverage container via the dispense head, wherein a temperature sensor (8) is arranged for directly or indirectly measuring a temperature of the content (25) in the beverage container, and wherein the dispensing device further comprises a pressure regulator (9) having a control unit (10), the pressure regulator being fluidly connected to the gas source (7) and the dispense head (6), said temperature sensor (8) being connected with the pressure regulator (9), whereby the control unit, on the basis of the measured temperatures of the content, regulates the gas pressure delivered to the dispense head (6) via control of the pressure regulator. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a dispensing system and a method for dispensing carbonised beverage.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Extractor tubes, dispense heads, cleaning adaptors for beverage system, cleaning bottles (empty) for cleaning media of beverage system, fonts, CO2 and N2 regulators, taps for dispensing systems. Dispensing systems for beverages, mainly consisting of dispensing equipment; compressors of metal. Apparatus and equipment for the refrigeration of beverages, refrigeration units and equipment; refrigeration devices for dispensing systems.
The present invention relates to an extractor tube element (6, 10, 14) for mounting as a part of an extractor tube (1) for a beverage container (16), comprising a contact surface (8) for abutment to another extractor tube element, wherein the contact surface (8) has a protrusion (9), the protrusion tapering into a contact point for reducing a contact area of the abutment to the other extractor tube element and for creating space between the abutting extractor tube elements. The present invention also relates to an extractor tube (1), a beverage container (16), a beverage dispensing system (100) and a cleaning method.
A beverage dispensing device for dispensing beverages is provided. The beverage dispensing device comprises a beverage dispensing device for dispensing beverage from a beverage container to an outlet, comprising a receptacle for a beverage container made from deformable material, said receptacle being defined by means for deforming the beverage container in order to expel beverage stored therein; a dispensing line fluidly connecting the beverage container and an outlet, the dispensing line having a first inner diameter; an actuator arranged at the outlet in connection with the dispensing line adapted for opening and closing the fluid connection between the beverage container and the outlet; wherein means for measuring a pressure of the beverage in the beverage container and/or in the dispensing line is arranged in connection with the beverage container and/or the dispensing line, the measured pressure being used for controlling the means for deforming the beverage container, so that a predetermined pressure of the beverage at the outlet is attained.
The present invention relates to a connecting device (1) for connecting an outlet of a beverage dispensing system (100) via a dispensing line (23) having a first inner diameter (D1) to a beverage container (27), the connecting device (1) comprising a first part (3) having a first fluid channel (6) and piercing means (7) adapted to pierce a membrane (28) of the beverage container (27), and a second part (8) having a second fluid channel (11) and a first projecting element (12), the second part (8) being adapted to be connected with the dispensing line (23), the first part (3) being connected with the second part (8) to provide fluid communication between the first fluid channel (6) and the second fluid channel (11), the first and second parts (3, 8) being connected by the first projecting element (12) engaging into a corresponding recess (13) or groove arranged at the first part (3), wherein the first part (3) comprises a second projecting element (15), the second projecting element (15) being adapted to engage into corresponding engagement means (25) arranged on the beverage container (27).
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
B67D 1/12 - Flow- or pressure-control devices or systems
The present invention relates to an extractor tube assembly for a beverage container, comprising a gas valve and a beverage valve adapted to cooperate with each other, the gas valve and beverage valve comprising a ring-shaped gasket, the gasket being made of an elastomeric material and comprising an insert made of a rigid material, and the gasket having a top part with an upper face visible from outside the extractor tube assembly, the top part being arranged above the insert. The elastomeric material encloses the insert and a portion of the top part of the gasket is adapted to be released from the insert when a pressure inside the beverage container exceeds a predetermined level so that fluid communication between an interior of the beverage container and the surroundings is provided, whereby the pressure is released from the beverage container, the gasket comprising an identification detectable from the upper face of the gasket, so that it is easily detectable if a pressure release function of the gasket has been partly or fully initiated.
The present invention relates to a dispensing font device (1) comprising a vertical first part (2) having a first upper end (3) and a second lower end (4); a substantially horizontal second part (5) being in fluid communication with the first part (2), the second part (5) comprising a tapping handle (6) being adapted to open and close an outlet (7) of a dispensing line (8) extending through the font device (1) during use; the first part (2) comprising a first channel (9) extending from the second lower end (4) to the first upper end (3), and a guide channel (11) in which the dispensing line (8) is adapted to be guided, thereby extending through the guide channel, the guide channel (11) extending in the first part (2) from the first upper end (3) to at least the second lower end (4), and the guide channel (11) having an inner diameter (D); and a cooling unit (12) adapted to circulate a cooling medium inside the first and second parts (2, 5). Furthermore, the invention relates to a dispensing system (100) for dispensing a beverage.
Apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure; machines for making aerated beverages [electric]; bottle washing machines; brewing machines; aerated water making apparatus; mineral water making machines; beverage preparation machines, electromechanical; beer pumps; valves [parts of machines]; pressure regulating valves parts of machines.
The present invention relates to a pressure delivery system for delivering a gas. The pressure delivery system comprises a gas cylinder containing at least one gas, the gas cylinder comprising an outlet, and the gas in the gas cylinder having a first gas pressure. The system further comprising a pressure reduction valve positioned downstream of the outlet for reducing the first gas pressure to a second gas pressure. Furthermore, the invention relates to a dispensing system for dispensing beverages.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
20 - Furniture and decorative products
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic,
chemical and synthetic material processing industries;
machines for malt houses, breweries, fruit pressing and
dairy plants; blenders (machines) for making beverages;
machines for coating, transporting, treatment, packaging and
recycling of bottles, cans, glass, packaging units, cartons,
wine shelves and parcels; machines for assembling packaging
units, especially containers; palletizing, depalletizing,
packing, unpacking, sorting, cleaning, filling, sealing,
labeling and wrapping machines; dispense machines for
beverages; parts for dispense machines for beverages;
machines for drawing up liquids and parts for machines for
drawing up liquids (included in this class); machines for
injection moulding, injection blow moulding, extrusion
moulding, stretch blowing and blowing machines for the
manufacture of containers of synthetic material; injection
moulding and injection blow moulding dies (parts of
machines); machines for storage, transport, sorting,
cooling, heating and processing semi-finished products for
bottles of synthetic material; parts of storage systems and
storage administration systems for the beverages,
pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and synthetic material
processing industries, namely pneumatic and hydraulic drive
mechanisms, conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, pressure
regulators, pressure valves, machine housings, engines and
valves; filters as parts of beverage making machines,
especially for beer and wine filtration; filters for
stabilising beer, herb filters, ceramic filters; apparatus
for drawing up beer under pressure. Hand-held tools; hand-operated apparatus for removing fluids
from containers; cutlery; hand-operated apparatus for
dispensing; hammers (hand tools); hand pumps; hand tools. Electric and electronic apparatus for measuring, monitoring
and regulating; gas testing instruments; pressure measuring
apparatus; flow meters; test apparatus for dispense
machines; apparatus for inspection of packaging means,
especially of preforms of synthetic material, bottles of
synthetic material and lids for container; machines for
testing bottles, cans, glass, packaging units, cartons, wine
shelves and parcels; electrical connection boxes; monitoring
control apparatus (electric); integrated circuit chips;
computers for the beverages, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic,
chemical and synthetic material processing industries;
computer programs for the control of machines for the
beverages, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and
synthetic material processing industries; machines for
testing materials. Apparatus for pouring cold beverages; apparatus for cooling;
apparatus for heating. Reservoirs, not of metal nor of masonry; packaging
containers of plastic especially of PET; closures, not of
metal, for containers; large containers of PET for liquids;
cans, boxes cases of synthetic material; taps for casks, not
of metal; wine shelves; bottle closures, not of metal;
bottle closures; corks for bottles; bottle closures, not of
metal; stands for containers not of metal; water-pipe valves
of plastic; valves, not of metal, other than parts of
machines; inflatable publicity objects. Installation, repair and upgrading machines and
installations for pouring beer and other liquids.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Dispense heads, cleaning adaptors, fonts and parts and
accessories therefor; CO2 and N2 regulators, dispense
equipment of metal and plastic; tubes connecting the kegs
and the dispense equipment. Cooling systems for cooling down kegs; tubes with integrated
cooling to connect kegs and dispense equipment. Commercial information and advice for customers;
presentation of goods on communication media for business
purpose. Advice for customers regarding maintenance and upgrading
dispense systems.
A beverage dispensing system for dispensing beverage from a beverage container, having a dispense head adapted to be connected to the beverage container. The dispense head having a housing having a through-going bore, and an activation handle pivotally mounted to the housing and movable between at least a deactivated position and an activated position. The beverage dispensing system further having a replaceable connection unit adapted to be connected with the dispense head and having a hollow piston member removably insertable into the bore of the housing and a dispensing line connected to the hollow piston member, whereby the hollow piston member is axially displaceable between a deactivated position and an activated position, and when in the activated position, the hollow piston member fluidly connects the extractor tube and the dispensing line to dispense beverage from the beverage container. The invention further relates to a connection unit for a beverage dispensing system, a dispense head for a beverage dispensing system, use of such dispense head as well as to a method for connecting and disconnecting the replaceable connection unit to a beverage container.
The present invention relates to a pressure delivery system for delivering a gas. The pressure delivery system comprises a gas cylinder containing at least one gas, the gas cylinder comprising an outlet, and the gas in the gas cylinder having a first gas pressure. The system further comprising a pressure reduction valve positioned downstream of the outlet for reducing the first gas pressure to a second gas pressure. Furthermore, the invention relates to a dispensing system for dispensing beverages.
The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing system for dispensing beverage from a beverage container, the beverage dispensing system comprising a dispense head adapted to be connected to the beverage container and comprising a housing having a through-going bore, and an activation handle pivotally mounted to the housing and movable between at least a deactivated position and an activated position, the beverage dispensing system further comprises a replaceable connection unit adapted to be connected with the dispense head and comprising a hollow piston member removably insertable into the bore of the housing and a dispensing line connected to the hollow piston member, whereby the hollow piston member is axially displaceable between a deactivated position and an activated position, and when in the activated position, the hollow piston member fluidly connects the extractor tube and the dispensing line to dispense beverage from the beverage container. The invention further relates to a connection unit for a beverage dispensing system, a dispense head for a beverage dispensing system, use of such dispense head as well as to a method for connecting and disconnecting the replaceable connection unit to a beverage container.
The present invention relates to a dispense head (5) adapted to be coupled to a beverage container above an extractor tube arranged in the beverage container in a dispensing system. The dispense head comprises a housing (13) having a first end (14) and a second end (15), a hollow piston (16) arranged axially displaceably within the housing (13), the piston (16) being connected to a handle (9) so that upon activation of the handle (9), the piston (16) will be displaced axially towards and beyond a second end (15) of the housing (13), and a gas inlet (10) arranged in the housing (13), which via a fluid channel is in connection with a space extending along the piston (16) and between the housing (13) and the piston (16). Furthermore, a gas shut-off element (18) is arranged in the fluid channel (17).
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Extractor tubes, dispense heads, cleaning adaptors for beverage system, cleaning bottles (empty) for cleaning media of beverage system, fonts, CO2 and N2 regulators, taps for dispensing systems. Dispensing systems for beverages, mainly consisting of dispensing equipment; compressors of metal. Apparatus and equipment for the refrigeration of beverages, refrigeration units and equipment; refrigeration devices for dispensing systems.
97.
DISPENSE HEAD FOR A DRAFT BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a dispense head (5) adapted to be coupled to a beverage container (2) above a spear (3) arranged in the beverage container in a dispensing system. The dispense head comprises a piston (14) arranged axially displaceable within a housing (13), the piston being connected to a handle (9) so that upon activation of the handle, the piston will be displaced axially towards the spear whereby a top part of the spear will be forced downwards, causing it to open the beverage container, and a gas inlet (10) arranged in the housing which is in fluid communication with a space, which space is extending along the piston, the space being at least sealed at a top end with a first sealing (18) and a bottom end with a second sealing (19). Furthermore, positioning means (20) is arranged in connection with the piston enabling the first sealing and second sealing to be placed in sealing positions during unintended activation of the handle when the dispense head is disconnected from the beverage container.
A dispense head to be connected to a valve of a container for fluids, in particular liquids, such as beer or water. The dispense head comprises a housing and a probe. The distal end of the probe is detached or detachable from the rest of the probe and/or the housing and the distal end is connected or connectable to a flexible hose.
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B65D 83/30 - Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for guiding the flow of the dispensed content, e.g. funnels or hoods
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Providing training and education to users of proprietary container valve systems in the form of on-site classes and workshops, instructional manuals, instructional videos, and web seminars in the field of ensuring product purity, maintaining worker safety and protection of the environment
100.
DISPENSER HEAD FOR CONNECTION WITH AN EXTRACTOR DEVICE MOUNTED IN A BEVERAGE CONTAINER
The dispenser head (1) comprises a pressure medium inlet (7) communicating with a pressure medium passage for supply of a pressure medium to a beverage container. A pressure medium valve (39) is adapted to open and close the beverage passage, and a hollow beverage piston (9) is arranged to be axially displaceable between an open position, in which it may convey beverage from the beverage container to a beverage outlet (8), and a closed position, in which a beverage extractor valve of the beverage container is closed. The dispenser head (1) is adapted to maintain the closed position of the pressure medium valve (39) in the disconnected state of the dispenser head (1) and the beverage container.
