Patent ID: 6260823
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B65D,B67D

Abstract:
Tap for a liquid container for drinks such as cans, a party keg made from sheet metal, aluminum or plastic, the tap comprising:an outer tube having an inlet;an inner tube disposed within said outer tube for displacement relative to said outer tube, said inner tube having a side wall, an end wall, and a longitudinal channel with an inlet and an outlet, said channel inlet communicating with said outer tube inlet only when said inner tube is pulled out of said outer tube to dispense the liquid in the container;a grip disposed on said inner tube for pulling said inner tube out of said outer tube, said grip having an opening;a flange member integral with said outer tube; anda seal mounted to said flange member, said seal protruding into said grip opening and cooperating with said grip, said seal being configured for breaking off when said grip first pulls said inner tube out of said outer tube.