A stopcock controls the flow of a liquid under pressure through a dispensing tube with an upstream portion separated by the stopcock from a downstream portion. The stopcock includes a housing portion with a chamber defined by a housing peripheral wall surrounding a longitudinal z-axis. The housing peripheral wall has an inner surface of revolution with a housing inlet opening connectable to the upstream portion of the dispensing tube. The stopcock includes an outlet connector connectable to the downstream portion of the dispensing tube and comprising an outlet opening. A plug defined by a plug outer peripheral wall snugly fitting the inner surface of revolution of the housing peripheral wall. The plug can rotate within the chamber about the longitudinal z-axis. The plug has a through-channel extending from an upstream opening located on the plug outer peripheral wall, to a downstream opening, such that the plug can be rotated about the longitudinal z-axis from a flow position to a sealed position, wherein, the plug outer peripheral wall comprises a seal protrusion topped by a ridge and forming a closed loop defining a blank area of the plug outer peripheral wall, such that, in the sealed position, the housing inlet opening of the housing peripheral wall faces the blank area and is circumscribed within the seal protrusion. The plug outer peripheral wall has a flow protrusion topped by a ridge circumscribing the upstream opening such that, in the flow position, the inlet opening of the cylindrical chamber peripheral wall is circumscribed by the flow protrusion, wherein said flow protrusion preferably shares a common portion of protrusion with the seal protrusion.

A tap for the removal of liquid from a container, such as a 5L party beer keg, comprises a sleeve, a piston which can be drawn at least partially out of the sleeve, an outlet head which adjoins the piston and can be pivoted, typically in relation to the longitudinal axis of the piston, and has an outlet, and an actuator which is generally assigned to the outlet or arranged downstream of the same. The actuator serves to draw the piston out of the sleeve and thereby activate the tap, and to pivot the outlet head and thereby open a flow path extending at least partially through the sleeve and the piston to the outlet for tapping purposes. The actuator comprises a handle for drawing the piston out of the sleeve (for activation) and an actuating lever which is connected to the handle for pivoting the outlet head (for tapping).

A liquid dispensing device is provided for use with a flexible bag containing said liquid and having a spigot connected thereto, which device comprises a housing for receiving the bag, which housing in its upper part is provided with a receiver for receiving the spigot. The receiver houses a valve assembly defining there through a liquid channel, wherein the liquid channel has an inner end adapted for, in a liquid-tight manner, connecting to the spigot of the flexible bag and wherein the liquid channel closer to its opposite outer end is provided with a valve which is movable between a closed position for preventing a flow of the liquid and an open position for dispensing the liquid and wherein further a member is provided for keeping said spigot in a permanent open position. A valve assembly for use in the liquid dispensing device is provided as well.

The present invention concerns a valve (1) for dispensing liquid substances from a closed and airtight container (3), the valve (1) comprising a valve housing (10) with a first end (10A) configured to be detachably attached to and in fluid communication with the container and a second end (10B) at which the liquid substance is to be dispensed in a dispensing direction by means of gravity. The dispensing valve (1) is useful in dispensing and has a more reliable and/or reproducible and simpler emptying of a closed and airtight/airproof container by means of an improved changing of air with liquid substance in the container when it is being emptied/dispensed.

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.

An example dispenser assembly system having an inlet connection, an outlet connection, a valve body, a plunger, and a twist cap, the dispenser assembly system configured to provide a connection between a liquid container and a dispensing system inlet connection and further provide the ability of an operator to control the flow between the liquid supply source and the dispensing system inlet through the rotation of the twist cap.

A dispensing tap (1) is described, comprising: a support and containment body (2) equipped with an elongated neck (I); a locking ring (3A, 3B) located externally around the elongated neck (I) of the body (2); and a cap (4) inserted inside the elongated neck (I) of the body (2).

Disclosed is a water dispenser including a container with an out-let channel at the bottom thereof and a manually operated valve arrangement with a valve member resiliently pre-stressed towards a closing state.

A tapping armature for liquid containers, in particular for being connected to the outlet port or the outlet opening of a transport and storage container for liquids, the tapping armature comprising an armature housing in which a valve body pivotable by means of a valve shaft and serving to open and close a flow cross section of an outlet tube is disposed, a connection end of the valve shaft for being connected to the valve body being disposed in the outlet tube of the armature housing and an operating end of the valve shaft protruding from the armature housing through a housing dome formed on the armature housing. A form-fitting engagement is established between the housing dome and a valve shaft portion housed in the housing dome in order to axially secure the valve shaft in the armature housing.

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.