TH73438B - Method and Apparatus for Cartridge-Based Carbonation of Beverages - Google Patents

Abstract

DC60 (01/08/55) system, method, and cartridge for carbonation. (carbonating) liquid precursor (precursor liquid) such as water to make beverages. A carbon dioxide source can be provided in a cartridge that is used to generate carbonate gas that is dissolved in the precursor liquid. Beverage media, such as powdered beverage mixes or liquid syrups, may be supplied either in the same or separate cartridges. As a source of carbon dioxide And being mixed with the base liquid to make a drink The use of one or more cartridges for carbon dioxide sources and / or beverage intermediates may be made for an easy to use and simple system for making carbonated beverages, such as in consumer homes. Systems, methods, and cartridges for carbonation. (carbonating) liquid precursor (precursor liquid) such as water to make beverages. A carbon dioxide source can be provided in a cartridge that is used to create dissolved carbonate gas in the precursor. Beverage media, such as powdered beverage mixes or liquid syrups, may be supplied either in the same or separate cartridges. As a source of carbon dioxide And being mixed with the base liquid to make a drink The use of one or more cartridges for carbon dioxide sources and / or beverage intermediates may be made for an easy to use and simple system for making carbonated beverages, such as in consumer homes.

Claims (9)

Disclaimer (all) which will not appear on the advertisement page: edit 27/12/2019 No disclaimer ---------------------------- 1. Beverage production system (beverage making system) that consists of: liquid dispenser, the origin of the drink It is prepared to provide a precursor liquid; Cartridge chamber) is provided to hold the first and second cartridge sections; Part one cartridge in the cartridge slot. The first cartridge part contains the source. carbon dioxide That is prepared to release carbon dioxide for use in carbonation. (carbonating) the starting liquid; and The second cartridge in the cartridge slot. The second cartridge contains the beverage medium. Prepared to be mixed with a liquid to form a drink; Where indicated was prepared for the initial liquid carbonate. Using carbon dioxide gas That was released from the first cartridge section And to mix the beverage medium of the second cartridge part with Liquid 2. The system of claim 1, which is supplemented by: a carbon dioxide-boosting fluid dispenser. Is provided to provide fluid to the channel Cartridge for exposure to a carbon dioxide source To make the source of carbon dioxide release Carbon dioxide 3. System of claim 1 whereby the system mixes the beverage medium with the liquid base To form a beverage, so no part of the drink is in contact with the carbon dioxide source. 4. A system of claim 3, where the system is prepared to pass the correct substrate fluid. Carbonate through the second channel To mix the carbonated precursor liquid with the beverage medium 5. The system of claim 1, which is supplemented with: carbon dioxide emitter. Being prepared to manage carbon dioxide Released by a carbon dioxide source Under pressure higher than the ambient pressure to the initial liquid of the beverage Provided through the beverage dispenser. To carbonate liquids set tons 6. The system of claim 1 consists of additional: Carbonators. This includes a membrane that separates the liquid-gas side of the carbonator. When carbon dioxide is supplied to the gas side And the original liquid beverage dispenser provided The liquid starts on the liquid side, so the carbon dioxide on the gas side is destroyed in the liquid. Starting on the liquid side 7. The system of claim 6, where the primary liquid dispenser includes the accumulator and pump. That moves the original liquid from the accumulator through the carbonator 8. System of claim 1, where the cartridge slot is provided to hold at least part of the One cartridge in the cartridge cavity under a pressure greater than the ambient pressure. 9. System of claim 1 where each cartridge section first and second are first and second cartridges, respectively. 1 0. System of claim 1 where the first and second cartridge sections are part of the single cartridge and the first cartridge part. And the second is separately rubbed 1 1. System of claim 10, where the first and second cartridge sections are separated from the section. Permeable 1 2. System of claim 10, where the first and second cartridge sections are separated by Impermeable 1 3. The system of claim 1, which is supplemented by: a carbon dioxide-stimulating fluid dispenser. Is provided to control the amount of fluid It provides a cartridge cavity to control the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the source. Carbon dioxide 14 .. System of claim 1 where the first and second cartridge sections have volumes. That is less than the volume of the carbonated beverage that was made using the cartridge part. 15 .. System of claim 1 where the system is provided to use the first cartridge part and For a period of less than approximately 120 s to produce a carbonated liquid with volume 1 6. System of claim 1 where the carbon dioxide source is solid 1 7. System of claim 1 where the channel The cartridge includes the first and second receiving parts. First and second receiver parts respectively 1. 8. System of claim 17 where the first and second receiver sections are separated and can be opened and closed independently. Contiguous 1 9. System of claim 1 where the cartridge is associated with the first cartridge part and The second is punched while in the cartridge compartment 2 0. Method for making drinks. Contains: Arrangement of first and second cartridge sections in cartridge slots. The first cartridge. Containing carbon dioxide sources Was prepared to release carbon dioxide for Used in liquid carbonates And the cartridge part The second that contains the beverage medium Prepared to be mixed with a liquid base to make beverages; Providing fluid to the cartridge cavity to emit a carbon dioxide source. carbon dioxide Liquid carbonate is initiated by dissolving at least one part of the carbon dioxide. Released from the source of carbon dioxide in the substrate liquid; and Mixing the starting liquid with the beverage medium to produce beverages 2 1. Method of claim 20 where the carbon dioxide source is in solid form. First cartridge 2 2. Method of claim 21 where the carbon dioxide source is charged zeolite 2 3. Method of claim 20 whereby the total carbonate step To arrange to have gas 2 4. Method of claim 20 where the carbonation process includes the provision of Carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide source to the gas side of the membrane, therefore, the carbon dioxide on the gas is dissolved in the precursor liquid on the membrane side 2 5. Method of claim 20, supplemented by cartridge penetration Wedges related to The first cartridge. The beverage production machine is used to provide the fluid with just the cartridges 2 6. Method of claim 20 where the first and second cartridge sources are individual parts. Of the first and second cartridges 2 7. The method of claim 20 that consists of additional fluid control. That was provided to the first cartridge part To control the production of carbon dioxide by the source Carbon Dioxide 2 8. Method of claim 27 where the throttling process consists of Fluid control provided to the First Ridge Section. To maintain the pressure of the gas 2 9. Methods of claim 27 where the carbon dioxide source, including the charged zeolys and the quantitative control procedure, consists of: Fluid control provided to the section First cartridge As to make the charged zeolys emit carbon dioxide over a period of at least 30 minutes 3 0. The method of claim 20 is supplemented by: mixing the starting liquid with the beverage medium in the CAR section. Second ridge 3 1. Method of claim 20 where the first and second cartridge sections have smaller volumes. The volume of the carbonated beverage to be made using cartridge part 3 2. Method of claim 20 whereby the process of fluid and carbonate arrangement It was treated over an interval of approximately 10 minutes to make carbonated liquids. With a volume between 100-1000 ml and a carbonation level of approximately 2 to 4 volumes 3 3. Claim 20 method where the first and second cartridge sources are Part of Single cartridge And the first and second cartridge sections are separated from each other. 3 4. Method of claim 33 where the first and second cartridge sources are separated by permeable parts. 3 5. Method of claim 33, where the first and second cartridge sources are separated by the Impermeable 3 6. Beverage production system Contains: Liquid beverage dispenser Was prepared to contain the entire plant liquid; Cartridge channel It is prepared to hold a cartridge part, a cartridge that includes an internal cavity containing a carbon dioxide source, a carbon dioxide source is prepared to emit carbon dioxide for use in carbonation. Precursor liquid; Carbon dioxide activated fluid dispenser It is prepared to provide fluid to the cartridge compartment for contact with the carbon dioxide source. To make the source of carbon dioxide release Carbon dioxide A carbon dioxide emitter is provided to control the The volume of fluid that is provided to the cartridge cavity to control the volume of carbon dioxide. Released by a carbon dioxide source; And carbon dioxide emitter Is prepared to manage the correct carbon dioxide Release by carbon dioxide source Under pressure higher than the ambient pressure To the original liquid Provided through the beverage dispenser. 3 7. Method of claim 36 where the fluid dispenser activates carbon dioxide. 3. Claim Method 36, where the carbon dioxide source is solid in the cartridge 3. 9. The Claim Method at 36 where the above liquid dispenser includes the A collector consisting of a starting fluid and a gas dispenser that supplies carbon dioxide to the accumulator 4 0. System of claim 36 which is supplemented by: carbonator This includes a membrane separating the liquid side from the gas side of the carbonator. When carbon dioxide is supplied to the gas side And the primary liquid dispenser of the beverage is provided. The liquid starts on the liquid side, so the carbon dioxide on the gas side is dissolved in the liquid. Initialized on the liquid side 4 1. Method of claim 40 where the liquid dispensers include the accumulator and pump. The fluid is transported from the accumulator through the carbonator 4 2. Method of claim 36, where the cartridge compartment is provided for at least part storage. The first cartridge in the cartridge compartment under pressure greater than the ambient pressure 4 3. Method of claim 36, whereby the fluid emitters carbon dioxide. It is provided to provide a portion of the priming fluid to the cartridge cavity to stimulate the source. Carbon Dioxide 4 4. Method of claim 43 whereby the carbonate precursor liquid by the organized system To have a portion of the drink Not exposed to carbon dioxide sources 4 5. Method of claim 36 whereby the supply of carbon dioxide-activated fluids Was prepared to provide fluid to the cartridge cavity While the cartridge cavity is under greater pressure Ambient pressure 4 6. Method of claim 36 where the cartridge has a volume less than the volume of the beverage. That was carbonate that would be made using a cartridge 4. 7. Methods for making drinks. Contains: Provision of a cartridge with a sealed internal cavity to open up the carbon dioxide source in the Internal spaces; Providing fluid to a cartridge to emit a carbon dioxide source. carbon dioxide Controlling the amount of fluid that is supplied to the cartridge over time to control The amount of carbon dioxide released by a carbon dioxide source during the period: initial liquid carbonation by dissolving at least one part of the carbon dioxide. Released from the source of carbon dioxide in the substrate liquid; and Mixing liquid precursors with beverage media to produce beverages 4 8. Method of claim 47 where carbon dioxide source is solid in cartridge 4. 9. Method of claim 48 by Where the carbon dioxide source is a charged zeolite 5 0. Method of claim 47 where the carbonation phase includes the gas arrangement The carbon dioxide is the accumulation containing the starting fluid 5 1. Method of claim 47 where the carbonation process includes the provision of carbon dioxide on the gas side of the membrane. Membrane precipitation fluid 5 2. Method of claim 47 where the procedure for supplying fluid to the cartridge includes Providing fluid into the cartridge cavity that holds the cartridge in the closed gap. And the process of The volume control includes control of the fluid volume provided to the cartridge bay 5 3. The method of claim 47 is supplemented by cartridge punching using a. Production machine Beverage for liquid arrangement 5 4. Method of claim 47 where the liquid arrangement procedure consists of arrangement The first part of the reactant liquid to the cartridge when activating the carbon dioxide source 5 5. Method of claim 54 where the carbonated and treated liquid provides a As part of the beverage does not come into contact with the carbon dioxide source 5 6. Method of claim 47 whereby the volume control of the liquid being organized It is provided by a cartridge containing fluid volume control to maintain gas pressure. 5 7. Method of claim 47 whereby the volume control of the fluid being arranged Provided by a cartridge containing a measured amount of liquid to the cartridge 5 8. Method of claim 47 where the carbon dioxide source, including the zeolys, is Is charged and the procedure for controlling the amount of fluid that is supplied to the cartridge consists of Fluid control that is provided to the cartridge As to make the charged zeolite Carbon dioxide over a period of at least 30 minutes. 5. 9. Method of claim 47 where the cartridge is less than the volume of the beverage. Carbonated To be done using the cartridge 6 0. Method of claim 47 where the procedure of supplying fluid to the cartridge. Control of the fluid volume provided to the cartridge, and the initial liquid carbonation by Dissolving at least one part of the carbon dioxide released from the carbon dioxide source In the precursor fluid was treated over a period of less than approximately 120 seconds to make the Carbonates with a volume between 100-1000 ml and a carbonation level of approximately 2 to 4 volumes 6 1. Methods for making carbonated beverages. Contains: Provision of a cartridge with a sealed internal cavity to open up the carbon dioxide source in the Inner space The carbon dioxide source is in solid form; Opening the cartridge and making the carbon dioxide source emit carbon dioxide; Liquid carbonate by dissolving at least one part of the Release from a liquid carbon dioxide source; And mixing the liquid with the beverage medium by passing the liquid through the cartridge-filled cavity Beverage Intermediates to Produce Drinks 6 2. Method of claim 61 where carbon-neutral closed cartridges include: Beverage medium-containing cartridge compartment 6 3. Method of claim 62 where liquid is fed into one of the cartridge slots. When a carbon dioxide source is positioned for carbonation And passed from the first slot to To the second channel When the beverage medium is positioned 6 4. Method of claim 61 where the cartridge compartment is the part of the second cartridge that separates it. 6 5. Method of claim 61 where the mixing phase includes the passage of the liquid being Carbonate through the cartridge cavity 6 6. Method of claim 61 where the carbonate phase includes the routing Carbon dioxide from the cartridge to the area when carbon dioxide is dissolved in the liquid 6 7. Method of claim 66, where carbon dioxide is directed to the contact 6 8. Claim Method 1st where the opening phase consists of rate control Carbon dioxide where the carbon dioxide source produces carbon dioxide 6 9. Method of claim 61 where the cartridge has two compartments. That includes the first compartment where the carbon dioxide source is stored. And the second channel That is separated from the first compartment And containing the beverage medium. 7 0. Method of claim 61 where the neck of the cartridge and the cartridge slot. Each thing has volume Smaller than the volume of the beverage being produced. 7 1. Method of claim 61 where the procedure of opening includes cartridge punching and Giving the liquid into the padding 7 2. Prefabricated kits for making machines Contains: one cartridge Including a sealed interior compartment And contain a carbon dioxide source In the padding The carbon dioxide source is in solid form. And being prepared to release gas Carbon dioxide for use in the carbonate of liquids. The first cartridge was provided. The passage through which the fluid is provided to stimulate the carbon dioxide source. And the outlet through which carbon dioxide exits from the first cartridge; and Cartridge sent Including sealed spaces And contain beverage intermediates for It is used to mix with the base liquid to make a beverage. 7 3. Preset of claim 72 where one cartridge can be punctured by the machine. Make drinks to make inlet and keep the liquid inflow. And can be punched to make an exit. 7. 4. Pre-set of claim 72, where the first and second cartridges each have a volume less than the volume of the beverage being made. 7 5. Pre-set of claim 72 where the second cartridge provides for the flow of The starting liquid is passed through the second cartridge to mix the beverage with the precursor liquid 7 6. Pre-set of claim 72 where the first and second cartridges are welded to each other 7 7 The succession of claim 76, with the first and second cartridges being welded together, so that the cartridges cannot be separated. Without the use of the tool, without destroying at least one part of the first or second cartridge. 7 8. Successful set of claim 76 with the first and second cartridges welded. By 7 9. Pre-assembly of claim 72 where the second cartridge can be punched by a heater. Beverage to work in and out to allow the initial liquid flow through the second cartridge. To mix the beverage medium with the liquid base 8 0. Pre-set of claim 72 where the carbon dioxide source, including the zeolite, is supplied 8 1. Cartridge for making beverages. Contains: A container that combines a sealed void bag and contains the carbon dioxide source in the space within the carbon dioxide source in solid form. And being prepared to release gas Carbon dioxide for use in the carbonate of liquids. The vessel was provided with an entrance through which the fluid provided activation of the carbon dioxide source. And the outlet through which the carbon dioxide exits the container for use in the initial liquid carbonation. 8 2. Cartridge of claim 81 where the container can be supplied by the beverage machine. 8 3. Claim 81 cartridge, where the container has at least one semi-rigid or flexible part. 8 4. Claim 81 cartridge by In the container, including the second compartment that holds the beverage medium For use in the liquid supply of the source liquid to make beverages. 8 5. Cartridge of claim 84 where the second compartment is separated from the first compartment where the carbon dioxide source is contained. The cartridge of claim 81 with the inlet is positioned close to the bottom of the container and the outlet is positioned near the top of the container. 8 7. The hand-held cartridge. Rights 81 where the vessel measures less than the volume of the carbonate beverage that will be made using the cartridge 8 8. The cartridge of the claim 81 where the container is included. 8 9. Cartridge of claim 89 with the lid provided to be punctured by the heater. Drinks to make the entrance and exit 9 0. Cartridge of claim 81 where the charged carbon dioxide source 9 1. Beverage making system Containing: cartridge compartment Is provided to hold the cartridge under a pressure higher than the ambient pressure; Cartridge including padding Containing carbon dioxide sources Carbon dioxide sources are prepared to emit carbon dioxide for use in Liquid carbonates A cartridge with a smaller volume than the beverage volume is made using the Cartridge; and Liquid beverage dispenser That equips the precursor liquid into the cartridge's internal cavity to enable the carbon dioxide source to emit carbon dioxide. And make at least Some of the carbon dioxide is dissolved in the reactant liquid at its inner space. 9 2. System of claim 91 where the carbon dioxide source is solid in the cartridge. Claim 91, where the cartridge can be punctured to form an inlet and outlet 9 4. System of claim 91 where the cartridge has at least one semi-rigid or Flexible 9 5. System of claim 91, where the cartridge includes a second compartment containing the beverage medium. 9 6. System of claim 95 where the second compartment is separated from the first chamber where the Carbon dioxide contained 9 7. System of claim 9, where liquid is fed into the first compartment when the source The filled carbon dioxide is carbonated and passes from the first and second compartment when the beverage medium is positioned 9 8. System of claim 91, where the cartridge is smaller than the beverage volume. 9 9. System of claim 91, where the carbon dioxide source is a charged zeolite 10 0. The claim system. At 99 where the olites are charged, including the charged particles Prepare to be able to flow 10 1. Methods for making beverages. Contains: Provision of a cartridge with a sealed internal cavity to open up the carbon dioxide source in the Inner space A cartridge with a volume less than the volume of the beverage to be made using the cartridge; Arrangement of liquid in the cartridge to emit a carbon dioxide source. Carbon dioxide; and Liquid carbonate by dissolving at least one part of the Release from the liquid carbon dioxide source while the liquid is in the cartridge 10. 2. Method of Claim 101 That includes: mixing liquids with beverage media to produce drinks 10 3. Method of Claim 101 That was further assembled by drilling the cartridge using Beverage machines to work in and out 10 4. Method of Claim 101 Where the cartridge has at least one semi-rigid or flexible segment 10. 5. Method of Claim 101 Where the cartridge includes the second compartment containing the intermediate. Machine for mixing with base liquids to make beverages 10 6. Method of claim 105, where the second compartment is separated from the first slot, where the source Carbon dioxide is contained in 10 7. Method of claim 105, where the liquid is injected into the first compartment when the filled carbon dioxide source is carbonated and passes from the second when the drink medium is positioned 10. 8. Method of claim 101 where the cartridge has a volume less than the volume of Carbonated drinks that are made using 10 cartridges. 9. Method of claim 101 where the carbon dioxide source is a charged zeolite 11 0. Method of claim 101 where the carbonate phase includes treatment The pressure in the cartridge is higher than the ambient pressure. 11 1. Beverage Making System. Contains: Sample liquid drink's origin; Cartridge channel Was provided to hold the cartridge in the compartment; Cartridge including internal cavity containing a carbon dioxide source, a carbon dioxide source in solid form. And was prepared to release carbon dioxide for Used to precipitate liquid carbonate; then Carbonator This includes a membrane separating the liquid side from the gas side when carbon dioxide is released by the cartridge, provided with the gas side and the liquid dispenser. Therefore, the carbon dioxide on the gas side is dissolved in the precursor liquid on the liquid side. 11 2. System of claim 111 where the cartridge compartment is prepared to hold the cartridge. 11 3. Supplementary Claim 111 System: Carbon Dioxide Distributor to Manage Carbon Dioxide Emitted by the Source. carbon dioxide Under pressure greater than the ambient pressure 11 4. System of claim 111 where the membrane includes more than one number of Hollow fiber when the inside of the hollow fiber is part of the liquid side. And the outside of the fiber The hollow is part of the gas side. 11 5. System of claim 111 that is supplemented: a carbon dioxide-activated fluid dispenser. It is prepared to provide fluid to the cartridge compartment for contact with the carbon dioxide source. To make the source of carbon dioxide release Carbon dioxide 11 6. Methods for making beverages. Contains: Arrangement of a cartridge with a sealed internal cavity to open up the carbon dioxide source in the inner cavity of the carbon dioxide source in solid form. And being prepared to release gas carbon dioxide; Opening the cartridge And make the cartridge emit carbon dioxide; and Liquid carbonation by dissolving at least one part of carbon dioxide. Being released from a liquid carbon dioxide source Carbon dioxide is positioned on The gas side of the membrane And the liquid was positioned on the liquid side of the membrane 11 7. Membrane of claim 16 without a phase of carbonation reached; The flow of liquid through a greater amount of hollow fiber; And the arrangement of carbon diodeside on the outside of more than one number of hollow fiber. 11 8. Method of claim 116 where the process of opening includes the drilling of the cartridge. 11 9. Method of claim 116 where the opening procedure consists of control. Carbon dioxide rate at which a carbon dioxide source produces carbon dioxide 12 0. Method of claim 119 where the carbon dioxide rate is controlled on the Control the amount of fluid that is supplied to the carbonate