A portable beverage apparatus that is configured to store a plurality of bottles in a position for dispensing liquid therefrom and wherein the present invention further includes storage for additional beverage receptacles. The present invention includes an annular base support member having a lower storage container superposed thereto. The lower storage container is configured to receive and store beverage containers of various sizes. A support mast member extends upward from the lower end of the portable beverage apparatus to the upper end thereof. A beverage dispensing assembly is rotatably mounted about the support mast member. The beverage dispensing assembly is configured to receive and retain a plurality of bottles in an inverted position providing access to the contents of the bottle through valve assemblies. An upper tray member is located at the top of the beverage dispensing assembly and is configured to receive and store alternate types of beverage containers.

A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body having a base portion, and a cradle portion configured to support a beverage container including a beverage to be dispensed. The cradle portion may include an elongated cavity, and a shoulder configured to receive an inverted beverage container. The beverage dispensing system may further include an adaptor, and a self-venting tap, and the adaptor is configured to couple a beverage container to the self-venting tap, such that a beverage may be dispensed through the tap.

A probe for a closed transfer system, the probe including a probe body and a probe tip. The probe body defines an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of channels. The outlet is in fluid communication with the inlet via at least one of the plurality of channels. The probe tip is located at a top end of the probe body and defines a first passageway. The first passageway is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of channels. The probe body is configured to be slidably moveable within a coupler body between a first position where the probe tip is received within the coupler body and a second position where the probe tip extends at least partially away from the coupler body to open a fluid flow path through the coupler body.

An apparatus, system and method for providing a consumable level monitor for association with a content-filled consumable. The embodiments may include a sensing module suitable to sense the consumable level; and a communications module suitable for receiving the consumable level from the sensing module, and for communicating the consumable level to a user.

An IOT (Internet-of-Things) non-spill body installed on a water dispenser with a water bottle is disclosed. In one embodiment, the IOT non-spill body includes a base assembly with a top cover and a base, wherein the top cover includes an indented portion where the water bottle could be placed. The IOT non-spill body also includes a plurality of load cells received in a plurality of slots on the base to sense the water bottle's weight and to output weight information. The IOT further includes a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to the plurality of load cells to receive the weight information from the plurality of load cells, and to convert the weight information into digital weight data. In addition, the IOT includes a control board coupled to the PCB to receive the digital weight data and to use the digital weight data to determine a remaining water amount in the water bottle, and to provide a notification regarding the remaining water amount.

A container-valve subassembly for use in a refrigeration appliance contains a container and a valve which is arranged on the base of the container. At least one closing body of the valve is releasably connected to the container. The closing body is tiltable between a closed position adjacent to a valve seat and an open position about a pivotal point.

A system for dispensing water (L) comprising at least one container (5) for the water including an generally cylindrical shaped enlarged portion (6) and one neck (7), a column-type dispenser (2) including valve means for the selective water outflow and a seat (3) to seat the neck (7) of the container (5), so that in operating position the neck (7) of the container (5) is placed below with respect the enlarged portion (6). The container (5) further includes a outer rigid support structure (10) made of polymeric material which includes the enlarged portion (6) and the neck (7) and a deformable food bag (20) susceptible to internally contain the water (L).

Embodiments of the invention provide a coupler for use in a closed transfer system configured to selectively engage a container seated in fluid communication with the coupler. The coupler has a body with a slot having an axial component, and an outlet. A probe extends from a first end portion to a second end portion and is at least partially received within the body, the probe is configured to be movable relative to the body between a first position and a second position to selectively control a flow of fluid through the outlet. A probe tip with a cylindrical bore is configured to engage the second end portion of the probe, and a handle is coupled to the probe and configured to interface with the slot. Axial movement of the handle along the slot moves the probe between the first position and the second position.