Beverage dispenser system and method

Abstract

A beverage dispenser and method of bottling the same having a plurality of individual dispensers that are each releasably connected to a connection system to provide a single unit such that the single unit has a quantity that is equal to a predefined quantity mandated via governmental regulation.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 140,809, filed Dec. 24, 2008, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present general inventive concept relates to a beverage dispenser system and method, and more particularly, to a beverage dispenser having a plurality of individual dispensers that are each releasably connected to a connection system to provide a single unit such that the single unit has a quantity that is equal to a predefined quantity mandated via governmental regulation.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A distilled beverage, liquor, or spirit is a drinkable liquid containing ethanol that is produced by means of distilling fermented grain, fruit, or vegetables. Distilled spirits must be bottled and packaged in conformity with specific regulatory requirements. For instance, the U.S. Bureau ...

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Benefits of technology

[0028]Another object of the present general inventive concept is to provide a single unit having a plurality of individual dispensers such that one of the individual dispensers can be consumed without compromising the shelf life and usefulness of the remaining individual dispensers.

[0029]Another object of the present general inventive concept is to provide a plurality of single-serving alcoholic beverage containers that can be each opened independently such that in an instance where one of the plurality of single-serving alcoholic beverage containers is opened and exposed to air and light, the remaining unopened plurality of single-serving alcoholic beverage containers remain unexposed to air and light such that the freshness, usefulness, and shelf life of the unopened plurality of single-serving alcoholic beverage containers is preserved.

[0030]Another object of the present general inventive concept is to provide a connection system such as a connector for the plurality of single-serving beverage containers to connect the plurality of single-serving beverage containers such that the connection system enables the combination of such containers in a single unit such that the unit complies with regulatory standards and also provides easy transportation of the single-serving beverage containers.

[0031]Another object of the present general inventive concept is to provide a plurality of connection systems for the plurality of single-serving beverage containers that enables the combination of such containers for regulatory purposes and the easy transportation of the single-serving beverage containers.

[0036]Another object of the present general inventive concept is to provide a connection system for the plurality of single-serving beverage containers that has an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and is easy to use.

Problems solved by technology

In view of this regulation, alcohol-bottling companies utilize bottles that are sized to correspond with the permitted standards of fill, which are inconvenient for a number of reasons.

The bottles provided are typically large, which is not ideal for consumption by a single consumer at any one time.

Likewise, these larger bottles are not adapted to allow consumption directly therefrom.

Further, the shape and size of a standard bottle can be awkward and transportation thereof may be inconvenient.

Such smaller-sized bottles, however, do not comply with state and federal regulations.

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