Touchless tap handle for beverage dispensing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9926181
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15487488

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A touchless tap handle for beverage dispensing is provided that incorporates a spring and ball check valve within a spigot housing. The spigot housing as a male threaded end for connection to a beverage dispensing line. Between the beverage connection and the check valve is a flow control valve having a detachable control mechanism. A system operator can use the control mechanism to calibrate fluid flow. The control mechanism is further fastened or keyed to allow for removal after modifying system flow parameters. A tap handle extension is further provided that can be threadingly affixed to the spigot housing. The tap handle extension specifically does not control operational parameters, which are intended to be initiated through touchscreen or pushbutton control of a pour control system.

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SESTRA SYSTEMS INC45180 BUSINESS COURT SUITE 100 STERLING VA 20160

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kushnir, Alex Sterling, US 3 13
Volftsun, Lev Sterling, US 25 553

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