US3822716A
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Beverage tapping device
Assignee: Gmf Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-29
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1992-06-29
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for tapping a container comprising a container valve unit secured to the container. The container valve unit includes a fluid-dispensing passage and a self-closing valve with a fluiddispensing passage, and which valve has a closed position blocking fluid flow therethrough. A tapping unit cooperates with the container valve unit and effects opening of the self-closing valve of the container valve unit when locked thereto by a bayonet connection. The tapping unit has a passageway for receiving fluid from the container valve unit and an outlet for directing fluid therefrom to the use location. A valve means controls the flow of fluid from the tapping unit outlet and closes prior to disconnection of the tapping unit from the container valve unit.
Inventors
- 👤 R Martin
- 👤 A Gildone
- 👤 S Frankfurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/0829; B67D1/0831; B67D1/0832; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3115; Y10T137/3127; Y10T137/314; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87917; Y10T137/87925; Y10T137/87973
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
343 words
Apparatus for tapping a container comprising a container valve unit having a fluid-dispensing passage including a selfclosing valve in said passage and which self-closing valve has a closed position blocking fluid flow therethrough, a tapping unit having a portion cooperable with said self-closing valve to effect opening thereof upon insertion of said tapping unit into said container valve unit, said container valve unit having a body portion adapted to be secured in an opening in said container, said tapping unit also having a body portion, said body portion of said tapping unit and said body portion of said container valve unit having cooperable bayonet connecting means which interconnect and lock said units together upon insertion of said tapping unit into said body portion of said container unit and upon relative rotation therebetween, said tapping unit having a passageway for receiving fluid from said fluid-dispensing passage and for directing fluid therefrom, said body portion of said tapping unit having an outlet therein and a barrel member inserted in a chamber in said body member and rotatable therein, said barrel member having a passageway therein communicAting with said fluid-dispensing passage, means supporting said barrel member for rotation relative to said outlet in said body member of said tapping unit to effect alignment of said passageway in said barrel member with the outlet in said body member and to move said passageway out of alignment with said outlet on disconnection of the tapping unit from the container valve unit, said barrel member having a handle secured thereto and which is turned to effect rotation of said barrel member relative to said body member and a detent mechanism acting between said handle member and said body member to enable rotation of said barrel member and said body member to occur together to effect locking of said bayonet connecting means, and means responsive to locking of said connecting means to release said detent mechanism to enable said barrel member to rotate relative to said body member only after said bayonet locking means has locked said body portions together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
343 words
Apparatus for tapping a container comprising a container valve unit having a fluid-dispensing passage including a selfclosing valve in said passage and which self-closing valve has a closed position blocking fluid flow therethrough, a tapping unit having a portion cooperable with said self-closing valve to effect opening thereof upon insertion of said tapping unit into said container valve unit, said container valve unit having a body portion adapted to be secured in an opening in said container, said tapping unit also having a body portion, said body portion of said tapping unit and said body portion of said container valve unit having cooperable bayonet connecting means which interconnect and lock said units together upon insertion of said tapping unit into said body portion of said container unit and upon relative rotation therebetween, said tapping unit having a passageway for receiving fluid from said fluid-dispensing passage and for directing fluid therefrom, said body portion of said tapping unit having an outlet therein and a barrel member inserted in a chamber in said body member and rotatable therein, said barrel member having a passageway therein communicAting with said fluid-dispensing passage, means supporting said barrel member for rotation relative to said outlet in said body member of said tapping unit to effect alignment of said passageway in said barrel member with the outlet in said body member and to move said passageway out of alignment with said outlet on disconnection of the tapping unit from the container valve unit, said barrel member having a handle secured thereto and which is turned to effect rotation of said barrel member relative to said body member and a detent mechanism acting between said handle member and said body member to enable rotation of said barrel member and said body member to occur together to effect locking of said bayonet connecting means, and means responsive to locking of said connecting means to release said detent mechanism to enable said barrel member to rotate relative to said body member only after said bayonet locking means has locked said body portions together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
331 words
Apparatus for tapping a container comprising a container valve unit having a fluid-dispensing passage including a self-closing valve in said passage and which self-closing valve has a closed position blocking fluid flow therethrough, a tapping unit having a portion cooperable with said self-closing valve to effect opening thereof upon insertion of said tapping unit into said container valve unit, said container valve unit having a body portion adapted to be secured in an opening in said container, said tapping unit also having a body portion, said body portion of said tapping unit and said body portion of said container valve unit having cooperable connecting means which interconnect and lock said units together upon insertion of said tapping unit into said body portion of said container unit and upon relative rotation therebetween, said tapping unit having a passageway for receiving fluid from said fluid-dispensing passage and for directing fluid therefrom, said body portion of said tapping unit having an outlet therein and a barrel member inserted in a chamber in said body member and rotatable therein, said barrel member having a passagewqy therein communicating with said fluid-dispensing passage, means supporting said barrel member for rotation relative to said outlet in said body member of said tapping unit to effect alignment of said passageway in said barrel member with the outlet in said body member and to move said passageway out of alignment with said outlet, said barrel member having a handle secured thereto and which is turned to effect rotation of said barrel member relative to said body member, and a detent mechanism acting between said handle member and said body member to enable rotation of said barrel member and said body member to occur together to effect locking engagement of said connecting means, and means responsive to locking engagement of said connecting means to release said detent mechanism to enable said barrel member to rotate relative to said body member only after said locking means has locked said body portions together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
331 words
Apparatus for tapping a container comprising a container valve unit having a fluid-dispensing passage including a self-closing valve in said passage and which self-closing valve has a closed position blocking fluid flow therethrough, a tapping unit having a portion cooperable with said self-closing valve to effect opening thereof upon insertion of said tapping unit into said container valve unit, said container valve unit having a body portion adapted to be secured in an opening in said container, said tapping unit also having a body portion, said body portion of said tapping unit and said body portion of said container valve unit having cooperable connecting means which interconnect and lock said units together upon insertion of said tapping unit into said body portion of said container unit and upon relative rotation therebetween, said tapping unit having a passageway for receiving fluid from said fluid-dispensing passage and for directing fluid therefrom, said body portion of said tapping unit having an outlet therein and a barrel member inserted in a chamber in said body member and rotatable therein, said barrel member having a passagewqy therein communicating with said fluid-dispensing passage, means supporting said barrel member for rotation relative to said outlet in said body member of said tapping unit to effect alignment of said passageway in said barrel member with the outlet in said body member and to move said passageway out of alignment with said outlet, said barrel member having a handle secured thereto and which is turned to effect rotation of said barrel member relative to said body member, and a detent mechanism acting between said handle member and said body member to enable rotation of said barrel member and said body member to occur together to effect locking engagement of said connecting means, and means responsive to locking engagement of said connecting means to release said detent mechanism to enable said barrel member to rotate relative to said body member only after said locking means has locked said body portions together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
200 words
Apparatus for tapping a container having an opening therein and projecting portions around the opening comprising a container valve unit having a fluid-dispensing passageway, a self-closing valve in said passageway and which has a closed position blocking fluid flow therethrough, a tapping unit having a portion cooperable with the self-closing valve to effect opening thereof, said tapping unit having a body portion and said container valve unit likewise having a body portion, said container valve unit being insertable through the opening in said container and having a tubular portion projecting thereinto with said self-closing valve being supported in said portion, and means for securing said container valve unit in said opening in said container including a crimping cap means which cooperates with a part of said body portion of said container valve unit and a part of said container, said crimping cap means comprising a cap portion which has sides with slots therein for receiving projecting portions of said body portion of said container valve unit and deformable tang portions projecting downwardly and which are deformable under projecting portions of the container in order to effect a clamping of said body portion of said container valve unit to said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
200 words
Apparatus for tapping a container having an opening therein and projecting portions around the opening comprising a container valve unit having a fluid-dispensing passageway, a self-closing valve in said passageway and which has a closed position blocking fluid flow therethrough, a tapping unit having a portion cooperable with the self-closing valve to effect opening thereof, said tapping unit having a body portion and said container valve unit likewise having a body portion, said container valve unit being insertable through the opening in said container and having a tubular portion projecting thereinto with said self-closing valve being supported in said portion, and means for securing said container valve unit in said opening in said container including a crimping cap means which cooperates with a part of said body portion of said container valve unit and a part of said container, said crimping cap means comprising a cap portion which has sides with slots therein for receiving projecting portions of said body portion of said container valve unit and deformable tang portions projecting downwardly and which are deformable under projecting portions of the container in order to effect a clamping of said body portion of said container valve unit to said container.
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |