Abstract: A manifold has one or more inlets and one or more outlets. An elongate hollow core of the manifold is divided longitudinally into a plurality of lumens by one or more elongate partitioning members extending across the manifold core to enable flow of the liquid to be directed laterally around the manifold from the or each inlet to the or each outlet. A gated valve gated assembly is adapted for use with a beverage distributing manifold having a plurality of longitudinally separate lumens. The valve assembly includes a hollow body having an inlet and an outlet for the passage of liquid therethrough to a distribution port. The valve body is transversely movable within and across the manifold to separately locate the inlet in each lumen.

Abstract: A unit for supplying one or more beverages or beverage components from one or more sources or source supplies to one or more dispensing heads. The unit comprises one or more source receiving lines extending into one or more delivery lines for connection to the or each dispensing head, wherein at least one of the lines is plastic tubing, the delivery end or ends of which is or are shaped to fit directly into the or each associated dispensing head. The unit may supply individual dispensing heads with e.g., bear, or multiple heads with e.g., beer or soft drinks. The unit can form a tower unit for use with multiple post mix dispenser. Shaping of the delivery ends of the lines provides extensive utility and parts reduction.