US3670929A
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Beverage dispensing keg
Assignee: R E de la HUNT
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Filing: 1970-01-27
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A beer keg construction having only a single access aperture opening midway between the top and bottom of the side wall of the keg with first and second male component quick-connect connectors being mounted inwardly of the aperture in the keg on an endwall of a cylindrical cup-like support member which can be removed from the aperture to enable cleaning and filling of the interior of the keg and with two female component quick-connect connectors on a pressure hose and lager hose being connectable to the male component connector members to enable liquid dispensing and keg pressurization with a minimum of difficulty.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry E Berry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:50
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/0829; B67D1/0831
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A hollow beverage dispensing container formed of top and bottom walls connected to a side wall of generally cylindrical shape, an aperture in said side wall of the container equidistantly positioned between said top and bottom walls, removable support member positionable in blocking relationship in said aperture for sealing said aperture but being removable from said aperture for permitting access to the interior of the container for enabling the cleaning thereof, said removable support member comprising a cylindrical cup formed of a cylindrical sleeve extending into said container and an end wall positioned inwardly of the side wall of the container, first and second male quick-connect coupling members fixedly mounted on said end wall in side-by-side relationship and extending outwardly from the end wall entirely within the confines of the cylindrical sleeve so that said quick-connect coupling members are spaced inwardly with respect to the exterior of the side wall of the container and a hollow drain pipe extending on the interior of said keg from said first quick-connect coupling member mounted on said support member to terminate in an open end positioned adjacent said bottom wall, said first and second quick-connect coupling members mounted on said end wall being respectively connectable to mating hose mounted quick-connect connectors on liquid dispensing and air pressure hoses for enabling said container to be pressurized to permit a beverage within the container to be dispensed via said drain pipe and liquid dispensing hose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A hollow beverage dispensing container formed of top and bottom walls connected to a side wall of generally cylindrical shape, an aperture in said side wall of the container equidistantly positioned between said top and bottom walls, removable support member positionable in blocking relationship in said aperture for sealing said aperture but being removable from said aperture for permitting access to the interior of the container for enabling the cleaning thereof, said removable support member comprising a cylindrical cup formed of a cylindrical sleeve extending into said container and an end wall positioned inwardly of the side wall of the container, first and second male quick-connect coupling members fixedly mounted on said end wall in side-by-side relationship and extending outwardly from the end wall entirely within the confines of the cylindrical sleeve so that said quick-connect coupling members are spaced inwardly with respect to the exterior of the side wall of the container and a hollow drain pipe extending on the interior of said keg from said first quick-connect coupling member mounted on said support member to terminate in an open end positioned adjacent said bottom wall, said first and second quick-connect coupling members mounted on said end wall being respectively connectable to mating hose mounted quick-connect connectors on liquid dispensing and air pressure hoses for enabling said container to be pressurized to permit a beverage within the container to be dispensed via said drain pipe and liquid dispensing hose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said support member is provided with a radially outwardly extending positioning flange extending radially from said cylindrical sleeve and said aperture is formed in a mounting ring extending inwardly from the cylindrical side wall of the container with said mounting ring terminating inwardly with a radially inwardly extending abutment flange with sealing means between said radially inwardly extending abutment flange and said radially outwardly extending positioning flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
The inventioN of claim 2 additionally including a locking ring receivable within and cooperating with camming means on the interior of said mounting ring to be moved axially in said support member in response to rotation of said locking ring, said locking ring being engageable with said positioning flange for urging said support member downwardly upon rotation of the locking ring for locking said support member in sealed relationship in said mounting ring.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |