Liner for a vessel
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1. A method of assembling a liner assembly comprising:
- positioning a cuff over a locating stud of an assembly tool, the cuff having an interlock surface and a flange;
positioning a flexible liner over at least a portion of the cuff;
pushing a tube over at least a portion of the liner and on to the cuff such that an end of the tube forces the liner against the flange of the cuff, thereby outwardly stretching at least a portion of tube and puncturing the liner;
wherein the cuff is received in at least a portion of the tube, thereby securing the liner between the cuff and the tube.
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Abstract
A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of assembling a liner assembly comprising:
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positioning a cuff over a locating stud of an assembly tool, the cuff having an interlock surface and a flange; positioning a flexible liner over at least a portion of the cuff; pushing a tube over at least a portion of the liner and on to the cuff such that an end of the tube forces the liner against the flange of the cuff, thereby outwardly stretching at least a portion of tube and puncturing the liner; wherein the cuff is received in at least a portion of the tube, thereby securing the liner between the cuff and the tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A beverage containment assembly for a vessel, the assembly comprising:
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a flexible liner having an inner surface and an outer surface; a flexible tube; and a cuff having an elongated body and a flange, wherein the elongated body is received in at least a portion of the tube and the flange is positioned against the inner surface of the liner, and the elongated body comprises an interlock surface that is secured relative to the inner surface of the liner with a heat seal, thereby securing the liner between the cuff and the tube. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A liner assembly comprising:
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a cuff having an interlock surface and a flange; a flexible liner positionable over at least a portion of the cuff, an inner surface of the liner being positioned against the flange; and a tube that is positionable over at least a portion of the liner and cuff thereby outwardly expanding at least a portion of tube, an end portion of the tube being positioned near an outer surface of the liner, wherein the cuff receives at least the end portion of the tube, and the interlock surface is secured relative to the inner surface of the liner with a heat seal, thereby sealing the liner between the cuff and the tube. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A liner assembly for a vessel, the assembly comprising:
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a flexible liner positionable in the vessel, the liner having an inner surface and an outer surface; and a flexible tube with an end portion positioned against and heat sealed to an outer surface of the liner, thereby securing the tube directly to the outer surface of the liner. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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