Dispensing – With cleaning means – Element extending through dispenser outlet
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Bomberg, Kenneth (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
With cleaning means
Element extending through dispenser outlet
C222S563000, C015S211000, C015S244400, C401S207000, C215S355000, C215S358000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07988019
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a beverage tap plug for occupying and disinfecting, cleaning, or sanitizing a faucet opening of a beverage tap. The beverage tap plug comprises a support member supporting a resilient absorbent member. The absorbent member comprises a generally cylindrical column of absorbent material. The support member of the beverage tap plug comprises a relatively flat, disk-shaped base supporting a thin post in which the post defines a longitudinal axis with a first base end and second distal end. The post protrudes outwardly from the center of the base at the base end. Additionally, the outside diameter of the absorbent member is larger than the diameter of the diameter of the outer rim of the faucet opening. The absorbent member of the beverage tap plug is impregnated with a disinfectant, sanitizer or cleaner.
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Banner Beverage Systems Company
Bomberg Kenneth
Greenberg & Traurig, LLP
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