Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation

Willam Driskell

Brandon L Ramsuer

Eelco H DeMan

Paulus Zuijderduijn

Niels F G Van Wieringen

Niels Fg Van Wieringen

A dispensing tap () for liquids includes a body () connected to the neck of a container (), a dispensing head () with an outlet or mouth (), and a throat () connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve () is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston () is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a peripheral seal () slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem () coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A vent () is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.

Dispensing tap and methods for using the same

A dispensing tap for liquids includes a body connected to the neck of a container, a dispensing head with an outlet or mouth, and a throat connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a peripheral seal slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A vent is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.

A dispensing tap for liquids includes a body connected to the neck of a container, a dispensing head with an outlet or mouth, and a throat connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a periperhal seal slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A spring is captured between the piston and the dispensing head normally biasing the piston and shut off valve to the closed position. A vent is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.

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Grandview, MO, United States of America

Willam Driskell