Self service controlled beverage dispensing system
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B65B-031/00
B67D-001/00
B67D-003/00
B67D-001/04
B67D-001/08
출원번호
US-0657391
(2012-10-22)
등록번호
US-9199833
(2015-12-01)
발명자
/ 주소
Scarvelli, Mistee
출원인 / 주소
Scarvelli, Mistee
대리인 / 주소
Daniel, Esq., Jason T.
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초록▼
A self service controlled beverage dispensing system that includes a self-service container filling station, a reusable beverage container, and a dispensing tap. The self service station including a communication unit and a biometric identity unit capable of confirming the identity and age of a user
A self service controlled beverage dispensing system that includes a self-service container filling station, a reusable beverage container, and a dispensing tap. The self service station including a communication unit and a biometric identity unit capable of confirming the identity and age of a user.
대표청구항▼
1. A self service controlled beverage dispensing system, comprising: a generally hollow container having a fill valve, a drain valve, a fill valve connector, and a drain valve connector disposed thereon;a self service filling station that includes a main body having a receiving bay for receiving the
1. A self service controlled beverage dispensing system, comprising: a generally hollow container having a fill valve, a drain valve, a fill valve connector, and a drain valve connector disposed thereon;a self service filling station that includes a main body having a receiving bay for receiving the container,a beverage fill line having a first connector located within the receiving bay, said first connector being configured to engage the fill valve connector of the container, and said fill line being configured to supply a beverage to the container,a drain line having a second connector located within the receiving bay, said second connector being configured to engage the drain valve connector of the container, and said drain line being configured to remove a foam and air from the container,a biometric identification unit configured to establish an age and identity of a user,a communication unit configured to communicate with a system server via a network,one or more input and output devices configured to interface with a user, anda central control unit configured to control an operation of the self service filling station; anda dispensing tap that includes a main body having a surface for receiving the container,a C02 supply line having a C02 connector that is configured to engage the fill valve connector of the container, and said C02 supply line being configured to supply a pressurized gas to the container,a tap line having a tap connector that is configured to engage the drain valve connector of the container, and said tap line being configured to transport a received beverage to a beer tap valve that is located on the main body of the dispensing tap. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the central control unit includes a processor configured to control the biometric identification unit, the communication unit, and the one or more input and output devices; anda memory configured to store operating instructions and user permissions. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the biometric identification system includes, at least one of a fingerprint scanner, a handprint scanner, a retinal scanner and a facial recognition system, that is in communication with the central control unit. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the beverage fill line is configured to engage an external beverage supply system. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein said input and output unit includes at least one of a keypad, a graphic user interface, and a speaker. 6. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a payment device configured to receive payment from a user, said payment device being positioned on the main body of the filling station and being in communication with the central control unit. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the container further includes a pair of oppositely placed indentations, and the receiving bay further includes a pair of oppositely placed protrusions, said indentations and protrusions having complementary shapes and locations and being configured to prevent usage by foreign containers. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein said container includes a dimension suitable for storing 144 ounces of beverage. 9. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a C02 regulator valve configured to control a flow of C02 within the C02 supply line; anda C02 canister connector.
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이 특허에 인용된 특허 (7)
Sassak John J. (36855 Schoolcraft Livonia MI 48150), Beer dispensing and monitoring method and apparatus.
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