B67D3/04

Disposable beverage dispenser
11447385 · 2022-09-20 ·

A novel disposable beverage dispenser is provided. The present invention provides a beverage dispenser that allows a user to easily serve several bagged beverages from a single container that is more convenient, presentable and pleasing for use in parties, meetings, and other social gatherings. The invention is particularly suited to serving wine and spirits. The invention presents multiple dispensing pockets and corresponding tap configurations for bagged beverages in a single, easy to carry container.

EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTOR
20220289553 · 2022-09-15 ·

The disclosure herein discloses an efficient distributor, which includes a distributor shell, an operating member, a locking member, and a control member connected to the operating member. The operating member includes a locking matching member with a locking boss protruding therefrom. The locking boss includes a first locking matching surface and a second locking matching surface. The locking member includes a locking block capable of moving to or away from the locking matching member, and a first reset member. According to the disclosure herein, the locking boss and the locking block are automatically unlocked when a state of the operating member is switched and automatically locked after the state is switched, so the efficient distributor is convenient.

TAP ASSEMBLY
20220153567 · 2022-05-19 ·

A tap assembly with a hollow tap body which defines a dispensing chamber leading to an outlet arrangement. A valve assembly with a valve element is provided to selectively open an inlet into the dispensing chamber. A push button is provided which operates the valve assembly, and which defines an operating chamber, with the push button movable into the operating chamber. A connecting member is provided extending from the push button through the operating chamber. A seal is provided to prevent liquid passing from the dispensing chamber to the operating chamber.

Post-mixing beverage dispenser having pressurizable ingredient containers
11292707 · 2022-04-05 · ·

An appliance for making a drink individually. The appliance includes a plurality of containers. Each container includes a vessel and a head screwed onto the vessel. A base defines a plurality of housings each receiving a container, and being provided with a housing outlet and a pressurizing inlet connected with a drain valve and a pressurizing valve of the container, respectively. A funnel is mounted under the housing outlets. Structure transfers by pressurization, into the funnel, ingredients contained in the containers housed in the housings. The vessel and the head of at least one container include polarizing surfaces of the vessel and of the head, respectively, configured to form, together, a container polarizing surface that can cooperate with a housing polarizing surface to ensure a predetermined positioning of the container with respect to the housing.

TAPPING VALVE
20220089428 · 2022-03-24 · ·

Embodiments relate to a tap assembly for reducing the infiltration of fluid from the exterior of a fluid container to the interior of a fluid container comprising a tap valve, a valve closure, and a hollow tap body. The tap body provides a fluid outlet for allowing the passage of fluid through the tap assembly and a multi-start male thread to slidably move the valve closure from an open position to a closed position. The tap assembly further comprises three concentric securement pieces configured to interface with the fluid container and form a three-point locking mechanism interlocking the three concentric securement pieces.

Delayed venting of a dual receptacle, multifunction button system

A dual port dispenser button system with an elastic receptacle button having a first latch receiver and a second latch receiver, and a dispenser with a dispensing valve and vent valve. The dispensing valve includes a valve seal member and first button latch. The vent valve includes an elastomer deflection part and flexible connector. The button has a first and second depressed position. In the first depressed position, the dispensing valve seal member moves from a first position where it seals the dispensing port to a second position where it does not seal the dispensing port while the deflection part remains in a first position where it seals a vent port. In the second depressed position, the valve seal member moves to a third position that does not seal the dispensing port and the deflection part moves to a second position where it does not seal the vent port.

Automatic animal watering assembly
11267687 · 2022-03-08 ·

An automatic animal watering assembly includes a base that has a bowl section therein and a receiver section. A container is removably inserted into the receiver section of the base. The container contains water and the container releases the water into the bowl section. The container has an opening extending through a top end of the container for filling the container. A plug is movably positioned within the container. The plug is positionable in a closed position and an open position. A lid is hingedly coupled to the top end of the container. A lever is pivotally coupled to the container and the plug rests on the lever. The lever lifts the plug when the lever is lifted and the lever lowers the plug when the lever is lowered. The lever is in mechanical communication with the lid such that the lid lowers and lifts the lever.

Pedal-Operated Device for Hands Free Operation of a Beverage Dispenser
20220063983 · 2022-03-03 ·

A pedal-operated device for hands-free operation of a beverage dispenser features a support structure mounted or mountable to a perimeter wall structure of the beverage dispenser, and a working unit movably supported on said support structure and configured for movement between a working position forcing a spigot actuator of the dispenser into an open position, and a default rest position releasing the spigot actuator back into a closed position. An included foot pedal has a foot pad movable between a default upper position and a depressed lower position. A cable is connected between the foot pad and said working unit to pull said working unit into the working position under depression of the foot pad.

Pedal-Operated Device for Hands Free Operation of a Beverage Dispenser
20220063983 · 2022-03-03 ·

A pedal-operated device for hands-free operation of a beverage dispenser features a support structure mounted or mountable to a perimeter wall structure of the beverage dispenser, and a working unit movably supported on said support structure and configured for movement between a working position forcing a spigot actuator of the dispenser into an open position, and a default rest position releasing the spigot actuator back into a closed position. An included foot pedal has a foot pad movable between a default upper position and a depressed lower position. A cable is connected between the foot pad and said working unit to pull said working unit into the working position under depression of the foot pad.

QUICK RELEASE BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH KEYED COUPLER
20210323806 · 2021-10-21 ·

Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser can include a tap handle. In some embodiments, the beverage dispenser can include a faucet that includes a faucet lever. In some embodiments, the beverage dispenser can include the tap handle is configured to be coupled to the faucet lever via a quick release keyed coupler. In some embodiments, the quick release keyed coupler is configured to prevent rotation of the tap handle with respect to the faucet.