Beverage dispenser with two-stage regulator

摘要

A portable beverage dispensing apparatus including a spout assembly, a handle assembly pivotally attached to the spout assembly, and a first and second pressure regulator disposed within the handle assembly.

主权项

1. A portable beverage dispensing apparatus, comprising a spout assembly and a handle assembly pivotally attached to said spout assembly, said handle assembly comprising;
an upper handle portion formed to include a first bore extending inwardly; a lower handle portion formed to include a second bore extending inwardly; wherein said upper handle portion is releasably attached to said lower handle portion such that said first bore and said second bore define an enclosed space; wherein said first bore is dimensioned such that a compressed gas cartridge disposed within said enclosed space is in physical contact with a side wall surface defining said first bore such that said compressed gas cartridge can absorb heat from an ambient environment; wherein said second bore is dimensioned such that a compressed gas cartridge disposed within said enclosed space is in physical contact with a side wall surface defining said second bore such that said compressed gas cartridge can absorb heat from an ambient environment; a first stage pressure regulator disposed in said upper handle portion above said enclosed space; and a second storage pressure regulator disposed in said lower handle portion below said enclosed space.