Patent ID: 6360923
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: B65D,B67D

Abstract:
A device (1, 101, 201, 301) for dispensing a fluid, comprising a container having a first compartment (4, 104, 204, 304), an a second compartment (16, 116, 216, 316), the first compartment (4, 104, 204, 304) being arranged for receiving the fluid (3) to be dispensed, and the second compartment (16, 116, 216, 316) being arranged for receiving a propellant, while, at least during use, an opening (19) is provided between the first (4, 104, 204, 304) and the second compartment (16, 116, 216, 316), pressure control means (8; 17, 117, 217, 317) being arranged for controlling during use the pressure of propellant flowing from the second compartment (16, 116, 216, 316) into the first compartment (4, 104, 204, 304), while in the second compartment (16, 116, 216, 316) fillers (20) are provided for absorbing and/or adsorbing at least part of the propellant, wherein the propellant contains at least carbon dioxide (CO2), while the fillers (20) comprise at least activated carbon, characterized in that the fluid (3) to be dispensed is a carbonated beverage, in particular beer, the pressure control means (B; 17, 117, 217, 317) being set for providing and maintaining in the first compartment (4, 104, 204, 304) an excess pressure between 0.1 and 2 bar, more particularly between 0.2 and 1 bar, and preferably about 0.7 bar relative to the surroundings.