IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0172911
(2008-07-14)
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등록번호 |
US-8490838
(2013-07-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Hall, Mark
- Hoover, Jeff
- Lamb, Dan
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
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인용정보 |
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0 인용 특허 :
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초록
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A cocktail ingredient dispenser can include engaging devices for creating a seal around an opening of a carbonated liquid container and for providing an openable and closeable opening which can retain the carbonation within the carbonated liquid when closed. Some embodiments of the dispenser are con
A cocktail ingredient dispenser can include engaging devices for creating a seal around an opening of a carbonated liquid container and for providing an openable and closeable opening which can retain the carbonation within the carbonated liquid when closed. Some embodiments of the dispenser are configured to maintain a gas tight seal with a top portion of the container. Certain embodiments of the dispenser are configured to allow a cooled fluid to flow into thermal communication with the container.
대표청구항
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1. A canned cocktail ingredient dispenser for a metal can containing a carbonated cocktail ingredient, the metal can comprising a top portion and a frangible portion disposed on the top portion and configured to allow a user to open the top portion, the dispenser comprising: a top tensioning member
1. A canned cocktail ingredient dispenser for a metal can containing a carbonated cocktail ingredient, the metal can comprising a top portion and a frangible portion disposed on the top portion and configured to allow a user to open the top portion, the dispenser comprising: a top tensioning member having a first connector, the top tensioning member including an outlet opening and a sealing arrangement configured to form a seal with the top portion of the metal can around the frangible portion;a cap configured to slow the loss of carbonation from the carbonated cocktail ingredient via the outlet opening;a bottom tensioning member having a bottom abutment portion configured to abut against a bottom of the metal can;a second connector configured to releasably engage the first connector;a plurality of struts connecting the bottom abutment portion and the second connector; anda middle portion disposed between the bottom abutment portion and the second connector, the top tensioning member and the bottom tensioning member and the first and second connectors being arranged such that the bottom tensioning member presses the top portion of the metal can into engagement with the seal on the top tensioning member with sufficient force so as to maintain a gas tight seal between the seal and the top portion of the can that is sufficiently strong to maintain the carbonation in the can, the middle portion being open such that fluid can freely flow into thermal communication with portions of the metal can below the seal. 2. The ingredient dispenser according to claim 1 additionally comprising an elongated neck disposed on the top tensioning member, the elongated neck sized to be graspable by a human hand and the elongated neck having a conduit ending at the outlet opening on a distal end of the elongated neck, the conduit being configured to allow the carbonated cocktail ingredient to flow from the can, through the conduit, and out through the outlet opening. 3. The ingredient dispenser according to claim 2 wherein the cap is configured to form a seal over the outlet opening, the seal being sufficiently strong to slow the loss of carbonation from the carbonated cocktail ingredient. 4. The ingredient dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the cap is configured to form a gas tight seal over the outlet opening. 5. The liquid dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the bottom abutment portion includes an opening configured to allow the fluid in thermal communication with portions of the metal can to flow out of the opening. 6. A canned cocktail ingredient dispenser for a metal can containing a carbonated cocktail ingredient, the metal can comprising a top portion and a frangible portion disposed on the top portion and configured to allow a user to open the top portion, the dispenser comprising: a top tensioning member having a first connector, the top tensioning member including a sealing arrangement configured to form a seal with the top portion of the metal can around the frangible portion;a bottom tensioning member having a bottom abutment portion comprising an opening such that liquid can flow out of the opening in the bottom abutment portion, the bottom abutment portion configured to abut against a bottom of the metal can;a second connector configured to releasably engage the first connector; anda middle portion disposed between the bottom abutment portion and the second connector, the top tensioning member and the bottom tensioning member and the first and second connectors being arranged such that the bottom tensioning member presses the top portion of the metal can into engagement with the seal on the top tensioning member with sufficient force so as to maintain a connection between the seal and the top portion of the can that is sufficiently strong to maintain the carbonation in the can, the middle portion being open such that fluid can freely flow into thermal communication with portions of the metal can below the seal;wherein the opening in the bottom abutment portion is configured such that liquid entering the bottom tensioning member through the open middle portion can flow out of the opening in the bottom abutment portion. 7. The canned cocktail ingredient dispenser according to claim 6, additionally comprising a cap configured to form a seal over an outlet opening of the top tensioning member, the seal being sufficiently strong to slow the loss of carbonation from the carbonated cocktail ingredient. 8. The canned cocktail ingredient dispenser according to claim 7, wherein the cap is configured to form a gas tight seal over the outlet opening. 9. A carbonated liquid dispenser comprising: a top member including a seal configured to form a gas tight seal with a top portion of a carbonated liquid container and around an opening in the top portion of the carbonated liquid container;a bottom member having a bottom portion configured to abut against a bottom of the carbonated liquid container; anda middle portion connecting the bottom member and the top member, the middle portion comprising struts and being open such that liquid can freely flow into thermal communication with portions of the carbonated liquid container,wherein the bottom portion includes an opening such that water entering bottom member through the open middle portion can flow out of the opening in the bottom portion. 10. The liquid dispenser according to claim 9 additionally comprising an elongated neck disposed on the top member, the elongated neck sized to be graspable by a human hand, the elongated neck having a conduit ending at an outlet opening on a distal end of the elongated neck, the conduit being configured to allow liquid from a carbonated liquid container disposed between the bottom member and the top member, to flow through the conduit and out through the outlet opening. 11. The liquid dispenser according to claim 10 additionally comprising a cap configured to form a seal over the outlet opening, the seal being sufficiently strong to slow the loss of carbonation from the carbonated liquid container. 12. A method of sealing an opened carbonated liquid container, the method comprising: inserting the carbonated liquid container into a bottom member which includes at least one openings in a side thereof;abutting a bottom portion of the bottom member against a bottom of the carbonated liquid container;connecting a top member to the bottom member with the carbonated liquid container disposed between the top and bottom members;applying tension to the top member and the bottom member via a plurality of struts such that a gas tight seal is formed between the top member and a top of the carbonated liquid container, the seal being positioned around an opening in the top of the carbonated liquid container; andinserting at least the bottom member into a cooled fluid such that the cooled fluid flows through the at least one opening and into thermal communication with the carbonated liquid container. 13. The method according to claim 12 additionally comprising placing a cap over an opening in the top member. 14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the cap is configured to form a seal over the opening, the seal being sufficiently strong to slow the loss of carbonation from the carbonated cocktail ingredient. 15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the cap is configured to form a gas tight seal over the opening. 16. The method according to claim 12, wherein the bottom portion includes a drain aperture configured to allow the cooled fluid to flow out of the drain aperture. 17. A canned cocktail ingredient dispenser for a beverage container containing a carbonated cocktail ingredient, the beverage container comprising a top portion having a peripheral channel and a frangible portion configured to allow a user to open the top portion, the dispenser comprising: an upper portion comprising a sealing arrangement, the sealing arrangement configured to form a seal with the peripheral channel of the beverage container, the sealing arrangement comprising an annular wall configured to be at least partly received in the peripheral channel;a lower portion configured to abut a bottom portion of the beverage container; anda plurality of connection members configured to couple with the upper portion and the lower portion, wherein such coupling generates tension in the connector members and pulls the annular wall at least partly into the peripheral channel to thereby create the seal, the seal being disposed between the annular wall and the peripheral channel. 18. The canned cocktail ingredient dispenser of claim 17, wherein the downwardly extending annular wall is monolithic with the remainder of the upper portion. 19. The canned cocktail ingredient dispenser of claim 18, wherein the downwardly extending annular wall is molded as a portion of the upper portion. 20. The canned cocktail ingredient dispenser of claim 17, wherein the upper portion further comprising a radially outwardly extending annular portion, the annular portion coupled with the annular wall. 21. The canned cocktail ingredient dispenser of claim 17, wherein the annual wall contacts an inner surface of the peripheral channel. 22. The canned cocktail ingredient dispenser of claim 17, wherein the annual wall is tapered.
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