Systems and methods for beverage preservation

摘要

A receptacle for storing, pressurizing, and dispensing packaged beverages. An airtight chamber with a removable lid, wherein the joint between the lid and the chamber is also airtight. A gas valve allows for the inflow and outflow of gas, and a tap port and tap stem allow the beverage to be dispensed without breaking the seal of the chamber. A pressure relief valve allows for more rapid depressurization. Chamber can also be used at high and low pressures, such as a partial vacuum, to prevent oxidation of a number of open beverages, such as beers, wines, and sodas. Can be used with multiple types of gas, and is coupleable with both American and European tap systems. A pressure gauge port allows a user to verify the appropriate pressure for the type of beverage being preserved. Lid may have multiple taps to allow for the storage of multiple beverages.

主权项

1. A beverage preservation device, comprising:
a vessel; a lid, the lid including at least a top surface and a bottom surface, the lid removably coupled with the vessel; a gas valve, the gas valve disposed through the lid; a pressure relief valve, the pressure relief valve disposed through the lid; a tap port, the tap port extending from the top surface of the lid; and a tap stem, the tap stem extending from the bottom surface of the lid, including at least:
a rigid first portion, the rigid first portion coupled with the tap port;a flexible second portion, the flexible second portion coupled with the rigid first portion; anda rigid third portion, the rigid third portion coupled with the flexible second portion.