Tap for fluids and valve for use in said tap

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9073742
APP PUB NO 20110146809A1
SERIAL NO

12990974

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The invention relates to a tap (8) for fluids, in particular carbonated liquids, such as beer or soft drink, comprising a tap body (14), a valve (9) removably accommodated in the tap body (14), and a handle (20) for opening and closing the tap (8). The valve (9) comprises a first part (22) coupled or to be coupled to the tap body (14) and a second part (27) connected to the first part (22) and operatively coupled or to be coupled to the handle (20), the first and second parts (22, 27) being rotatable and/or translatable relative to each other between at least an open position and a closed position. A protective cap (34) prevents the valve (9) from being closed. The cap (34) is removable only after installation of the valve (9) in the tap body (14).

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EUROKEG B V1786 RA DEN HELDER

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hanssen, Hubert Joseph Frans Amsterdam, NL 9 28
Terpstra, Willem Zeewolde, NL 3 14

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