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An apparatus and method for handling carbon dioxide and excluding it from contact with the atmosphere while carbonating and storage, transfer, and dispensing of the carbonated beverage. The apparatus includes one or two vessels and a valve assembly for each vessel. Each valve assembly has a pressure

An apparatus and method for handling carbon dioxide and excluding it from contact with the atmosphere while carbonating and storage, transfer, and dispensing of the carbonated beverage. The apparatus includes one or two vessels and a valve assembly for each vessel. Each valve assembly has a pressure relief valve and an outlet tap, which are normally closed to isolate the interior of the vessel from the atmosphere, and a pump for transferring and dispensing air and liquid from or to its vessel, all without bringing the carbon dioxide in contact with the atmosphere.

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A method of handling the transfer of carbon dioxide in isolation from the atmosphere between the interiors of two vessels which are closed against the atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing carbon dioxide in a first vessel, (b) providing first and second openings communicatin

A method of handling the transfer of carbon dioxide in isolation from the atmosphere between the interiors of two vessels which are closed against the atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing carbon dioxide in a first vessel, (b) providing first and second openings communicating with the interior of a first vessel and normally closed against the atmosphere, (c) providing a pressure relief valve adjustable to open at a selected pressure in said first opening, (d) providing a normally closed outlet tap in the second opening, (e) providing first and second openings communicating with the interior of a second vessel and normally closed against the atmosphere, (f) providing a pressure relief valve adjustable to open at a selected pressure in the first opening of said second vessel, (g) providing a normally closed outlet tap (80) in the second opening of said second vessel, (h) providing a pump communicating with the interiors of both vessels, and (i) adjusting the pressure relief valves to be activated at selected pressures, connecting the valves and taps to provide communication between the two vessels, opening the taps, and activating the pump, all as desired to perform a selected function in the handling of carbon dioxide without exposing it to the atmosphere.