WO1998009103A1 - Beer foam reducing apparatus - Google Patents
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- WO1998009103A1 WO1998009103A1 PCT/US1997/015284 US9715284W WO9809103A1 WO 1998009103 A1 WO1998009103 A1 WO 1998009103A1 US 9715284 W US9715284 W US 9715284W WO 9809103 A1 WO9809103 A1 WO 9809103A1
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- 235000013405 beer Nutrition 0.000 title claims abstract description 93
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- CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon dioxide Chemical compound O=C=O CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 58
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
- B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
- B67D1/08—Details
- B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
- B67D1/127—Froth control
- B67D1/1272—Froth control preventing froth
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
- B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
- B67D1/08—Details
- B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
- B67D1/1247—Means for detecting the presence or absence of liquid
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
- Y10T137/2931—Diverse fluid containing pressure systems
- Y10T137/2984—Foam control in gas charged liquids
- Y10T137/2987—Level or pressure responsive
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
- Y10T137/2931—Diverse fluid containing pressure systems
- Y10T137/3003—Fluid separating traps or vents
- Y10T137/3021—Discriminating outlet for liquid
- Y10T137/3028—With non-discriminating gas vent or liquid discharge
- Y10T137/3034—Manual control
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
- Y10T137/2931—Diverse fluid containing pressure systems
- Y10T137/3003—Fluid separating traps or vents
- Y10T137/3021—Discriminating outlet for liquid
- Y10T137/304—With fluid responsive valve
- Y10T137/3052—Level responsive
- Y10T137/3068—Float
Definitions
- the present invention relates to beer dispensing apparatus, and more particularly to a foam reducing apparatus disposed for insertion into commercial beer dispensing systems. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to a foam reducing apparatus disposed for insertion into the beer delivery lines between the keg and the serving spout .
- FOB detector manufactured by Metallocraft & Engineering Limited
- the FOB detector shown in the sales brochure comprises a beer chamber which has an inlet for receiving the beer supply from a keg, an outlet for discharging beer to a tap, and a floating member to close the outlet.
- the FOB detector shown in the sales brochure comprises a beer chamber which has an inlet for receiving the beer supply from a keg, an outlet for discharging beer to a tap, and a floating member to close the outlet.
- the float While beer flows through the FOB detector, the float remains in its buoyant position to allow beer to flow from the outlet.
- pressurized carbon dioxide and foam enter the container the float drops and seals the outlet closed to prevent pressurized carbon dioxide from entering the beer delivery line.
- the FOB detector also comprises a first handle that operates a cam to control the position of the floating member, as well as a second handle that controls the opening and closing of an air vent.
- the FOB detector comprises a pair of casing members that screw onto and seal the opposed ends of the beer chamber.
- the Metallocraft & Engineering Limited FOB detector requires two handed operation to re-establish the flow of beer through the delivery line. To accomplish the task, a user must manipulate a first handle with one hand to allow gas to bleed from the FOB detector when a new keg is tapped, and then manipulate a second handle with the other hand to effect the cam and the position of the float.
- the casing members are located on either end of the device, the Metallocraft & Engineering Limited FOB detector is much more difficult to disassemble for cleaning or replacement of parts.
- the beer foam reducing apparatus of the present invention is disposed for placement into the beer delivery lines between a keg with its pressurized carbon dioxide source, and a beer serving spout.
- the present invention operates to close the outlet to the delivery line when the flow of, beer from the keg stops and pressurized carbon dioxide enters the apparatus. By closing the outlet, the present invention protects beer already in the delivery line from foaming, which would require the beer to be discarded.
- the beer foam reducing apparatus prevents the wasting of beer in the delivery lines, which over time results in substantial savings .
- the beer foam reducing apparatus of the present invention comprises a base with a shallow receptacle disposed to receive an inverted, clear plastic container for sealed, threaded engagement.
- the plastic container is easily removed for cleaning or replacement and easily sealed for operation.
- the apparatus also comprises an inlet and outlet in the base, a float disposed for releasably sealing the outlet of the base when a keg empties, and a flow control column secured in the base and extending upwards into the inverted container.
- Single handed manipulation of a handle leveraged against a mounting bracket regulates operation of the flow control column, and specifically the venting of pressurized carbon dioxide and releasing of the float to open the outlet for renewed delivery of beer.
- Still another object of the invention is to provide a beer foam reducing apparatus that is simple to manufacture.
- Fig. 1 is an environmental view of the beer foam reducing apparatus as it is placed in a conventional beer delivery system that utilizes a pressurized carbon dioxide source to deliver beer from the keg to the serving spout .
- Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the beer foam reducing device .
- Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view according to line
- Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view as in Fig. 3, however, the handle is shown in a partially raised position following tapping of a new keg, whereby the inner cylinder in the flow control column is slightly elevated to open the vent and allow pressurized carbon dioxide to escape .
- Fig. 5 is a cross sectional view as in Fig. 3, however, the handle is shown in its fully raised position following tapping of a new keg, whereby the flow control column is elevated to cause the retaining 5 . ring on the outer barrel to break the seal of the float at the outlet for resuming beer flow through the delivery lines.
- Fig. 6 is a cross sectional view of the flow control column removed from the remainder of the beer foam 0 control apparatus, and shown as at Fig. 4 with the inner cylinder elevated to open the vent.
- 10 denotes generally a beer foam reducing apparatus of the present invention.
- the beer foam reducing apparatus 10 is disposed for 0 use with a conventional beer delivery system which comprises a keg 12 and a pressurized carbon dioxide source 14 for supplying the beer to a serving spout 16.
- the apparatus 10 should be installed intermediate the keg and tap, with a delivery line 18 carrying beer to the inlet of the apparatus and a delivery line 18' carrying beer from the outlet of the apparatus to the serving spout 16. Because of the nature of the apparatus 10, it should be placed in closer proximity to the keg 14 than the serving spout 16.
- the beer foam reducing apparatus 10 may be mounted to the interior wall of a keg cooler, with delivery line 18 extending several feet from the keg to the apparatus and delivery line 18' extending up to 100 or more feet to the serving spout 16 located in the bar.
- the beer foam reducing apparatus 10 generally comprises a base 20 secured to a mounting bracket 22 and disposed to receive a container 24.
- the base 20 preferably is formed from an acetyl plastic material which is both durable and relatively lightweight.
- the container 24 is formed of a clear plastic material and is disposed to engage the base 20 with its externally threaded neck 25.
- Mounting bracket 22 is formed of stainless steel and is generally L-shaped. One portion of the mounting bracket 22 is secured to the lower surface of base 20 with a plurality of screws 26, while the other portion is disposed for mounting against a wall.
- a pair of openings 28 are provided for screwing or otherwise anchoring the mounting bracket 22 to a wall.
- the apparatus 10 operates in part on the principle of gravity, and for that reason the apparatus has a definite orientation.
- the mounting bracket 22 must be secured to a wall or other surface so that the container 24 is oriented directly above or upwardly from the base 20, and in an inverted position.
- Base 20 has a generally cylindrical construction, and at its upper end 30 a generally cylindrical, axially positioned recess 32 is formed.
- Recess 32 is surrounded by an annular collar 34 whose inner diameter has a series of threads 36 disposed to receive the threaded neck 25 of container 24.
- a shoulder 38 is provided where the inner diameter of annular collar 34 meets the upper end 30 of the base.
- An O-ring 40 of sufficient gauge which is either placed into shoulder 38 or placed around neck 25, is disposed to provide a sealed engagement between base 20 and container 24.
- a gasket alternatively could be placed in recess 32 to seal the same engagement at the mouth of the container 24.
- Base 20 has a radially displaced bore 42 that extends longitudinally therethrough.
- the lower end of bore 42 is provided with a threaded inner diameter that is disposed to receive the threaded fitting 44, which effectively seals bore 42 from any leakage.
- Fitting 44 may be any conventional pipe fitting having an appropriate diameter, however, the fitting 44 shown at Fig. 2 is a double-end joint with male threads on each end. Fitting 44 simply provides a means for connecting the beer delivery line 18 to the apparatus 10.
- the upper end of bore 42 is generally cylindrical and is disposed to receive an inlet conduit 46, which carries the beer into the container 24.
- Inlet conduit 46 preferably is a stainless steel tube having an outer diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of bore 42 so that the conduit fits snugly therein, yet may also easily be removed.
- a second radially displaced bore 48 also extends longitudinally through the base 20. Extending into the lower end of base 20 and communicating with bore 48 is a coaxial counterbore 50 that has a substantially wider diameter than the bore 48. Bore 48 is disposed to receive a flow control column, generally denoted as 52. Because the flow control column 52 is adequately sealed within bore 48, as discussed hereinafter, the counterbore 50 receives the support member 54 without any seals therebetween. During assembly, the support member is placed into counterbore 50 before the mounting bracket 22 is secured to the lower end of base 20. Support member 54 has a broader cylindrical end that is disposed for placement into counterbore 50, and a reduced diameter end which is disposed to project through an opening 56 in the mounting bracket 22.
- the flow control column 52 comprises a generally cylindrical outer barrel 58 and an inner cylinder 60 that is disposed for sliding motion within a cylindrical bore 62 of outer barrel 58.
- Both the outer barrel 58 and the inner cylinder 60 are formed of stainless steel.
- the outer barrel 58 is provided with a pair of annular recesses 66 and 68 in its outer diameter which retain a pair of resilient 0-rings 70 and 72, respectively. 5 .
- the recesses 66 and 68 are located on the portion of outer barrel 58 which is placed into bore 48, and the O-rings 70 and 72 effectively seal bore 48 to prevent any leakage of beer or pressurized carbon dioxide from the container 24.
- a pair of annular grooves 74 and 76 0 are also provided in the outer diameter of the barrel 58, and each groove is disposed to receive a removable retaining ring 78 and 80, respectively.
- all retaining rings disclosed herein may be of any conventional design, however, for ease of 5 assembly, cleaning, and repairs, it is preferable to utilize retaining rings that are removable by way of their broken circumference. Regardless of the type of retaining rings used, the upper retaining ring 78 limits downward movement of the outer barrel 58 and 0 the lower retaining ring 80 limits upward movement of the outer barrel, as discussed hereinafter.
- the outer barrel 58 has an axial counterbore 82 that communicates with bore 62 via a tapered counterbore 84.
- the 5 counterbores 82 and 84 accommodate the upper end of inner cylinder 60.
- Inner cylinder 60 comprises a stainless steel shaft with an axial bore 86 that extends the length of the shaft.
- the inner cylinder 60 is provided with a pair of annular recesses 100 and 0 102 in its outer diameter which retain a pair of resilient O-rings 104 and 106, respectively.
- the recesses 100 and 102 are located on the portion of inner cylinder 60 which is placed into bore 62, and the O-rings 104 and 106 effectively seal bore 62 to 5 prevent any leakage of beer or pressurized carbon dioxide from the container 24.
- the upper end of bore 86 is provided with threads along its inner diameter which are disposed to receive the threaded end of a machine screw 88 or the like, thereby sealing closed the upper end of bore 86.
- the upper end of inner cylinder 60 has an annular shoulder 90 that receives 5 . a resilient O-ring 92. With screw 88 tightened into the upper end of bore 86 the O-ring 92 is deformed slightly, and while inner cylinder 60 is in the position shown at Fig. 3, the O-ring 92 seals against the tapered counterbore 84 to prevent the inner 0 cylinder from allowing the flow of pressurized carbon dioxide through bore 86.
- inner cylinder 60 is provided with a tapered diameter portion 96 adjacent 5 it upper end. At the point where its diameter is narrowest, the inner cylinder 60 has a diametral passageway 98 that extends radially through inner cylinder 60 and communicates with the axial bore 86.
- inner cylinder 60 is elevated within the bore 62 0 of outer barrel 58, as shown at Fig. 4, the seal between O-ring 92 and the tapered counterbore 84 of the outer barrel is broken. This allows pressurized carbon dioxide (represented by the paired arrows in Fig.
- the inner cylinder is provided 0 with an annular groove 108 that is disposed to receive a removable retaining ring 110.
- the retaining ring 110 contacts the lower end of the outer barrel 58, as shown at Figs. 4 and 5, to halt upward movement. Where retaining ring 110 halts upward movement of 5 inner cylinder 60, there is sufficient clearance between the inner cylinder and the outer barrel to allow for release of pressurized gas through bore 86.
- Support member 54 which snugly fits into the counterbore 50, has a central, axial opening 114 that loosely receives the inner cylinder 60 for axial movement therethrough.
- the upper or innermost end of support member 54 has a pair of stepped, coaxial recesses 116 and 118 that have a sufficient diameter to accommodate retaining rings 110 and 80, respectively.
- Recess 118 specifically limit downward movement of the outer barrel 58
- recess 116 specifically limits downward movement of the inner cylinder 60.
- the lower or outermost end of support member 54 which extends through the opening 56 of mounting bracket 22, also has a coaxial, expanded diameter recess 120.
- a coil spring 122 fitted around the inner cylinder 60 and loosely received in recess 120, resiliently urges the inner cylinder to its downward limit by acting upon the threaded nut 124 which is secured to a threaded portion 125 of the inner cylinder outer diameter.
- a handle 126 is provided for selectively manipulating the flow control column 52.
- the handle 126 has an opening 128 that is disposed to accommodate the lower end of inner cylinder 60.
- the lower end of the inner cylinder is provided with an annular groove 129 that is disposed to receive a removable retaining ring 130.
- the retaining ring 130 prevents handle 126 from disengaging the lower end of inner cylinder 60.
- handle 126 is provided with a tongue 132 which upon assembly of the beer foam reducing apparatus 10 is inserted through a slot 133 formed in the side of the mounting bracket 22. Slot 133 provides handle 126 with its fulcrum point for leverage to operate the flow control column 52. As discussed hereinafter, manual lifting of handle 126 allows a user to manipulate inner cylinder 60 and outer barrel 58 by acting against the force of spring 122.
- An outlet generally denoted as 134 is provided for discharging the beer from container 24 to the serving spout 16 at a remote location.
- the outlet 134 is located between the flow control column 52 and the inlet conduit 46 at a radially displaced position.
- the outlet 134 comprises a tapered bore 135 that communicates at its upper end with the interior of container 24 (as defined by the recess 32) and communicates at its lower end with a shallow, generally cylindrical bore 136.
- the bore 136 communicates with an off-centerline passageway 138 that extends laterally between bore 136 and the outer wall of base 20.
- the outer end of passageway 138 may be threaded and equipped with an appropriate fitting 140 for coupling to a conventional delivery hose 18' .
- a float 144 is provided for releasably sealing outlet 134 to prevent pressurized carbon dioxide gas and beer foam from entering delivery line 18' .
- the float 144 preferably is manufactured from polypropylene or another similar plastic material that will allow the float to be buoyant in even the lowest specific gravity beers.
- the float has a generally cylindrical shape, however, to maintain the float aligned with outlet 134 the outer periphery of the float is provided with a pair of opposed, longitudinal and arcuate recesses 146 and 148 that accommodate the inlet conduit 46 and flow control column 52, respectively.
- the recesses 146 and 148 allow the float to rise and fall, as necessary, but without moving away from its alignment with the outlet 134.
- float 144 At its lower end, float 144 has a reduced diameter neck 150 that extends into the tapered bore 135 when float 144 is fully depressed to close outlet 134.
- Neck 150 is provided with an annular shoulder 152 that accommodates a resilient O-ring 154 of suitable gauge.
- O-ring 154 engages the sidewalls of the tapered bore 135 effectively to seal closed the outlet 134. Even when sealing closed the outlet 134, a portion of float 144 overlies a portion of the retaining ring 80.
- the retaining ring 80 may be used to elevate the float and break the seal of O-ring 154 to resume flow of beer through outlet 134 and into delivery tube 18'.
- a complete flow control column 52 should have its retaining ring 80 removed so that the entire flow control column may be inserted upwardly through bore 48 before the retaining ring 80 is replaced.
- the support member 54 should then be positioned in counterbore 50 and mounting bracket 22 placed over the lower end of base 20 so that the lower end of support member 54 passes through opening 56 in the mounting bracket.
- the mounting bracket 22 may be secured to the base 20 by a plurality of screws 26.
- spring 122 and nut 124 are inserted over the lower end of inner cylinder 60 and nut 124 threadably retains spring 122 in the shown position. Following the nut 124 is a conventional washer, then handle 126 and another washer.
- a user may mount the apparatus in a keg cooler, for 5 . example, using a pair of screws or wall anchors (not shown) that engage mounting bracket 22 by the openings 28.
- Delivery tubes 18 and 18' may be connected to the threaded fittings 44 and 140, respectively, and the keg with its pressurized carbon dioxide source may be 0 tapped for delivering beer into the apparatus through delivery line 18.
- the float 144 In use, the float 144 will begin in its lowermost position whereby the outlet 132 is sealed closed to prevent pressurized carbon dioxide gas from flowing 5 through delivery line 18' .
- a user will lift the handle 126 (as indicated by the single arrow in Fig. 4) to force the inner cylinder 60 to elevate by the action of handle 126 against the fixed nut 124. This causes the inner 0 cylinder to elevate against the resistance of spring 122 until the retaining ring 110 contacts the lower end of outer barrel 58, as shown in Fig. 4.
- the retaining ring reaches the position shown in Fig.
- the inner cylinder will have been elevated a distance 5 sufficient to allow pressurized carbon dioxide (represented by the paired arrows) to flow around screw 88, between the tapered diameter portion 96 and the bore 62 of outer barrel, through diametral bore 98, and into axial bore 86 for discharge through the lower end of the inner cylinder.
- pressurized carbon dioxide represented by the paired arrows
- the float 144 may rise upwardly (as indicated by a single arrow in Fig. 5) to float on the continuous supply of beer entering the container 24. Once float 144 is elevated, the user may let go of handle 126 and allow the spring 122 to
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CA 2263977 CA2263977A1 (en) | 1996-08-29 | 1997-08-29 | Beer foam reducing apparatus |
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AU42423/97A AU4242397A (en) | 1996-08-29 | 1997-08-29 | Beer foam reducing apparatus |
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