Apparatus, system and method for filling a beverage container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11725168
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17301458

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A filling apparatus includes an upper hollow body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a first annular cylinder coupled to the upper hollow body via the bottom opening; a locking ring having a first keg lock slot and a second keg lock slot and coupled to the first annular cylinder; a second annular cylinder coupled to the first annular cylinder; a body seal ring coupled to the second circular cylinder; a bottom hollow cylinder coupled to the second annular cylinder and including a first vent opening probe, a second vent opening probe, and a probe divide wall. The filling apparatus can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankay-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg.

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CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES INCP O BOX 286 FAYETTEVILLE AZ 72702

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ray, Don Fayetteville, US 9 37
Ray, William Fayetteville, US 15 67
Simon, Benjamin Dallas, US 14 123

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