Apparatus, system and method for filling a beverage container

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12209006
APP PUB NO 20240116742A1
SERIAL NO

18390467

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Various embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.

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CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES INCPO BOX 286 FAYETTEVILLE AZ 72702

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cardoze, Robert Fayetteville, US 3 1
Gulari, Bora Fayetteville, US 3 1
Marcolini, Nick Fayetteville, US 3 1
Ray, Don Fayetteville, US 9 37
Ray, William Fayetteville, US 15 67
Simon, Benjamin Dallas, US 14 123

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