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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 1988
Filed:
Apr. 17, 1985
Applicant:
Inventors:
Arthur G Rudick, Marietta, GA (US);
William S Credle, Jr, Stone Mountain, GA (US);
Bradley P Baker, Stone Mountain, GA (US);
Assignee:
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D / ; B65D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
222-1 ; 222 95 ; 222153 ; 2223865 ; 222564 ; 251121 ; 251246 ;
Abstract
A package for dispensing a carbonated beverage pre-mix at a controlled flow rate in the micro-gravity conditions of outer space comprising a rigid outer container, a collapsible bag in the container, and an adjustable flow rate control valve. Positive pressure is applied to the collapsible container by CO.sub.2 gas in the container surrounding the bag to assist the dispensing of the pre-mix therefrom. The pre-mix is dispensed from a spout, directly into an astronaut's mouth upon actuation of a lever disposed on the top of the package.