US2973267A
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Method and device for sterile racking hot beverages containing carbon dioxide, especially beer
Assignee: DR EMIL PAULS
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Filing: 1958-11-13
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Granted: 1961-02-28
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Expires: 1978-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Keller Richard
- 👤 Quest Karl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/84; B67; B67C; B67C3/00; B67C3/001; B67C3/005; B67C3/02; B67C3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD OF FILLING CONTAINERS WITH HOT CARBON DIOXIDE-CONTAINING BEVERAGES WHICH HAVE BEEN HEATED TO A PASTEURIZING TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURIZED TO ABOUT THE SATURATION PRESSURE CORRESPONDING TO SAID TEMPERATURE, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONDUCTING SAID PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE-CONTAINING BEVERAGE WHILE STILL HOT TO A COUNTERPRESSURE FILLING ELEMENT, TIGHTLY CONNECTING THE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER TO THE OUTLET OPENING OF SAID FILLING ELEMENT, FILLING SAID CONTAINER BY INTRODUCING SAID HOT BEVERAGE WHILE STILL PRESSURIZED FROM SAID FILLING ELEMENT TO SAID CONTAINER, RELIEVING THE PRESSURE FROM SAID CONTAINER WHILE STILL CONNECTED TO SAID FILLING ELEMENT, REMOVING SAID CONTAINER FROM SAID FILLING ELEMENT, AND CLOSING SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD OF FILLING CONTAINERS WITH HOT CARBON DIOXIDE-CONTAINING BEVERAGES WHICH HAVE BEEN HEATED TO A PASTEURIZING TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURIZED TO ABOUT THE SATURATION PRESSURE CORRESPONDING TO SAID TEMPERATURE, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONDUCTING SAID PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE-CONTAINING BEVERAGE WHILE STILL HOT TO A COUNTERPRESSURE FILLING ELEMENT, TIGHTLY CONNECTING THE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER TO THE OUTLET OPENING OF SAID FILLING ELEMENT, FILLING SAID CONTAINER BY INTRODUCING SAID HOT BEVERAGE WHILE STILL PRESSURIZED FROM SAID FILLING ELEMENT TO SAID CONTAINER, RELIEVING THE PRESSURE FROM SAID CONTAINER WHILE STILL CONNECTED TO SAID FILLING ELEMENT, REMOVING SAID CONTAINER FROM SAID FILLING ELEMENT, AND CLOSING SAID CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1964-02-28 | 1964-08-29 | 1965-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-02-28 | 1968-08-29 | 1969-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-02-28 | 1972-08-29 | 1973-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |