Keg Tap Adapter With Flow Restriction

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APP PUB NO 20080197156A1
SERIAL NO

11597128

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A tap adapter (38) for use in dispensing an alcohol beverage from a container (22) has a shoulder (152), a support arm (150), a dispensing tube, a flow restricting actuator (200), and a switch (300). The dispensing tube is supported by the support arm and provides a beverage flow passageway for dispensing beverage from the container. The dispensing tube has at least a flexible wall portion (86). The flow restricting actuator is pivotally attached to the shoulder and moves between a first position remote of the dispensing tube and a second locked position to partially collapse the flexible wall portion and restrict flow of beverage through the passageway. The switch, when actuated by a user, releases the flow restricting actuator from the second locked position. The switch of the tap adapter facilitates disconnection of the dispensing tube from a spent container and the changing of the dispensing tube.

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ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV S A1000 BRUSSELS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Ian Cambridge, GB 118 1552
Wauters, Albert Destelbergen, BE 13 110

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