Patents Assigned to CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
  • Patent number: 11891292
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William Ray, Don Ray, Benjamin Simon, Robert Cardoze, Nick Marcolini, Bora Gulari
  • Patent number: 11834317
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure coupled to a valve assembly which is coupled to a lower structure configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William Ray, Don Ray, Benjamin Simon
  • Patent number: 11807513
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include an apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to add gas into the keg to mix the contents, which may be including alcoholic spirts and a non-alcoholic drink mix. The apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress the ball valve and ring valve portions of the keg valve to allow for both the addition of gas and venting of gas from the keg simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William Ray, Don Ray, Benjamin Simon
  • Patent number: 11725168
    Abstract: A filling apparatus includes an upper hollow body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a first annular cylinder coupled to the upper hollow body via the bottom opening; a locking ring having a first keg lock slot and a second keg lock slot and coupled to the first annular cylinder; a second annular cylinder coupled to the first annular cylinder; a body seal ring coupled to the second circular cylinder; a bottom hollow cylinder coupled to the second annular cylinder and including a first vent opening probe, a second vent opening probe, and a probe divide wall. The filling apparatus can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankay-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William Ray, Don Ray, Benjamin Simon
  • Publication number: 20230137829
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include an apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to add gas into the keg to mix the contents, which may be including alcoholic spirts and a non-alcoholic drink mix. The apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress the ball valve and ring valve portions of the keg valve to allow for both the addition of gas and venting of gas from the keg simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William RAY, Don RAY, Benjamin Simon
  • Patent number: 11511986
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Craft Standard Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: William Ray, Don Ray, Benjamin Simon
  • Publication number: 20220055880
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William RAY, Don RAY, Benjamin Simon
  • Publication number: 20220002138
    Abstract: A filling apparatus includes an upper hollow body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a first annular cylinder coupled to the upper hollow body via the bottom opening; a locking ring having a first keg lock slot and a second keg lock slot and coupled to the first annular cylinder; a second annular cylinder coupled to the first annular cylinder; a body seal ring coupled to the second circular cylinder; a bottom hollow cylinder coupled to the second annular cylinder and including a first vent opening probe, a second vent opening probe, and a probe divide wall. The filling apparatus can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankay-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William RAY, Don RAY, Benjamin Simon
  • Patent number: D1019303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William Ray, Don Ray, Benjamin Simon, Robert Cardoze, Nick Marcolini, Bora Gulari
  • Patent number: D1021529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: William Ray, Don Ray, Benjamin Simon