Keg Management and Monitoring System
OwnerChristopher Bursey, Kevin Blakeley +3inventors
InventorsChristopher Bursey, Kevin Blakeley, Eric Placzek, Rhonda Bass, David Scowby
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Abstract
A wireless keg management and monitoring system having a meter, antenna, data hub, thermometer, and pressure sensor, the system capable of measuring a plurality of preprogrammed parameters within a beverage dispensing system. Data collected by the keg management and monitoring system is utilized by a user platform to create alerts for a user when a data point falls outside of a preprogrammed limit.
Claims18
A wireless keg management and monitoring system, the system comprising:
- at least one meter having a coupler on each end;
- at least one external combination wireless and GPS antenna;
- a data hub;
- at least one thermometer;
- at least one on/off valve;
- at least one pressure sensor;
- and
- a door open/closed sensor, wherein the system provides real-time monitoring of at least one keg.
A method of monitoring and managing a keg, the method comprising installing a wireless keg management and monitoring system in a commercial establishment having beverage dispensing units, wherein the system comprises:
- at least one meter having a coupler on each end;
- at least one external combination wireless and GPS antenna;
- a data hub;
- at least one thermometer;
- at least one on/off valve;
- at least one pressure sensor;
- and
- a door open/closed sensor, wherein the system provides real-time monitoring of at least one keg.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.