Device for sealing a beverage-dispensing apparatus

a beverage dispenser and device technology, applied in the field of beverage dispensers, can solve problems such as contamination accumulation at the tap

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-08
SULLIVAN BRIAN
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The present invention is a device that can seal and clean a beverage dispensing apparatus at the same time. It consists of a plug and a brush. The invention also includes methods for manufacturing and using the device. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a convenient and efficient way to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of beverage dispensing apparatus.

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A commonly recognized problem that occurs between cleanings is the accumulation of contaminants at the tap.

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[0009] The present invention provides a device for at least temporarily sealing a beverage dispensing device at the tap. The tap is typically found attached to supply lines which supply the beverage. It is from the tap that the beverage is typically dispensed into a container such as a cup, mug or glass, for instance.

[0010] As described above, the supply lines are cleaned at regular intervals. Between cleanings, contaminants typically accumulate at the tap. This may have detrimental effects upon the beverage being dispensed, including alteration of taste, appearance, or other quality of the beverage or the distribution of infectious agents into the beverage. Those of skill in the art are aware of the need for a device to prevent such problems between cleanings.

[0011] The device of the present invention is useful for temporarily sealing the tap by fitting into the tap opening such that contaminants are prevented from entering either the tap and / or the supply lines. The device is pr...

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Abstract

This invention relates to the beverage-dispensing field. In particular, the invention relates to devices and methods for maintaining the cleanliness of taps through which beverages are dispensed.

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PRIOR APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Ser. No. 60 / 700,016 filed Jul. 15, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to the beverage-dispensing field. In particular, the invention relates to devices and methods for maintaining the cleanliness of taps through which beverages are dispensed. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] It is standard practice among those of skill in the art to regularly clean the supply lines of beverage dispensing devices such as beer taps. In most states, regulations provide a maximum amount of time that may pass before a supply line is cleaned. For instance, the State of Illinois requires supply lines to be cleaned approximately every two weeks. Methods and devices for cleaning supply lines are known in the art (see, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,090,599; 4,955,100; and, 4,607,410 as well as EP 351664B1). [0004] A commonly recognized problem that occurs between cleanings is the accumulation of contaminants at the tap...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A46B5/00A46D1/00B65D51/00
CPCA46B15/0002B67D1/07A46B2200/3013
InventorSULLIVAN, BRIAN
OwnerSULLIVAN BRIAN