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Abstract

An enclosure apparatus for enclosing a pressurized container within a non-defeatable safety structure, and for pressurizing the container with pressurized carbon dioxide gas to preserve and recarbonate beverages within the container. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a rigid body that receives a previously opened container having a beverage therein. A top member is releasably connected to an upper portion of the rigid body, and the top member includes an alignment guide that coaxially aligns the top of the container with the top member. An aperture extends through the top member and communicates with the opening of the container and a seal around the aperture is positioned to engage the top portion of the container and to form a gas-tight seal. A valve, which is connectable to a high-pressure carbon dioxide gas source, is located within the aperture and allows pressurized carbon dioxide gas to pass into the container so as to pressurize the container to a selected pressure. A bottom member having an integral alignment guide is attached to the lower portion of the rigid body and is adapted to support and align the bottom portion of the container within the rigid body. The bottom member includes a quick release mechanism that engages the rigid body and allows the bottom portion to be quickly and easily removed from the rigid body, thereby allowing the container to be easily removed from the enclosure apparatus.

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