Apparatus, system and method for filling a beverage container
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Aug 15, 2023
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Abstract
A filling apparatus includes an upper hollow body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a first annular cylinder coupled to the upper hollow body via the bottom opening; a locking ring having a first keg lock slot and a second keg lock slot and coupled to the first annular cylinder; a second annular cylinder coupled to the first annular cylinder; a body seal ring coupled to the second circular cylinder; a bottom hollow cylinder coupled to the second annular cylinder and including a first vent opening probe, a second vent opening probe, and a probe divide wall. The filling apparatus can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankay-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES INC | PO BOX 286 FAYETTEVILLE AZ 72702 |
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- C12G Class
- 75 Applications Filed
- 21 Patents Issued To-Date
- 28 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Ray, Don | Fayetteville, US | 9 | 37 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 37 | |||
Ray, William | Fayetteville, US | 15 | 67 |
# of filed Patents : 15 Total Citations : 67 | |||
Simon, Benjamin | Dallas, US | 14 | 123 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 123 |
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