Dispensing tap and methods for using the same
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Jan 2, 2024
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Jan 12, 2023
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Dec 5, 2020
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Abstract
A dispensing tap (700) for liquids includes a body (702) connected to the neck of a container (900), a dispensing head (708) with an outlet or mouth (714), and a throat (710) connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve (716) is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston (718) is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a peripheral seal (720) slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem (722) coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A vent (740) is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS CORPORATION | 11901 GRANDVIEW ROAD GRANDVIEW MO 64030 |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
- F16K Class
- 1690 Applications Filed
- 1176 Patents Issued To-Date
- 69.59 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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DeMan, Eelco H | Waalwijk, NL | 22 | 147 |
# of filed Patents : 22 Total Citations : 147 | |||
Driskell, Willam | Summit, US | 4 | 18 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 18 | |||
Ramsuer, Brandon | Grandview, US | 30 | 62 |
# of filed Patents : 30 Total Citations : 62 | |||
van, Wieringen Niels FG | Waalwijk, NL | 9 | 13 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 13 | |||
Zuijderduijn, Paulus | Waalwijk, NL | 10 | 62 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 62 |
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