WO2011072742A1 - A bottle pourer for dispensing fluids from a bottle - Google Patents

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WO2011072742A1
WO2011072742A1 PCT/EP2009/067414 EP2009067414W WO2011072742A1 WO 2011072742 A1 WO2011072742 A1 WO 2011072742A1 EP 2009067414 W EP2009067414 W EP 2009067414W WO 2011072742 A1 WO2011072742 A1 WO 2011072742A1
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dispenser pipe
spout
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Robert Henriksen
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Eva Denmark A/S
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/48—Separable nozzles or spouts

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  • the present invention relates to a spout or a bottle pourer for dispensing fluids from a container such as a bottle, and especially for dispensing bever- ages such as wine or liquor, where the spout comprises a pipe means for mounting the pipe to a bottle opening, so that the fluid can be poured from the bottle through the pipe, and where the spout comprises a number of magnets arranged for magnetic treatment of the fluid or beverage as it flows through the pipe.
  • a spout of the above mentioned kind having means allowing rotation of at least the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets arranged in the spout, so that the fluid can flow through different magnetic fields depending on the relative position of the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets.
  • a problem with this spout is that e.g. the same wine poured through this spout may be treated differently by the magnets from time to time, even though the spout comprises a scale for measuring the angular position of the spout with respect to the magnets for precise positioning of the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets. This may lead to situations where the same wine tastes differently from time to time, depending on the relative an- gular position of the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets.
  • This problem is especially relevant in relation to pouring beverages, such as wine from a bottle, where it is important that the user to a certain degree is able to predict the taste of a specific wine, and that its taste does not change significantly from what can be expected from the ageing of the wine.
  • JP patent no. 2002068270 is known a spout, where the outlet of the pipe is not adjustable, so that the relative angular position between the outlet of the spout and the magnets is fixed, and so that the above mentioned problem is avoided.
  • the magnets are arranged so that a magnetic north pole is arranged on one side of the pipe, and the magnetic south pole is arranged on the other side of the spout, directly opposite the magnetic north pole.
  • a problem with this spout is that even though the outlet of the spout is bent 90 degrees, then it is still possible for the user to pour the liquid from the bottle at very different angles with respect to the outlet of the spout, so that the angle between the magnetic field can vary significantly, leading to different magnetic treatment of the liquid from time to time.
  • the main object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved dispensing spout with magnets for magnetic treatment of liquids poured through the spout, but where the risk of treating the fluids differently from time to time is further reduced.
  • This is obtained by the spout according to main claim 1 , specifying that each magnet is placed inside the dispenser pipe having one magnetic pole facing the entry of the dispenser pipe, and the other pole facing the outlet, and where each magnet is adapted for creating a magnetic field being axially symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe.
  • the easiest and cheapest way to obtain this above mentioned magnetic field is by using magnets having a circular cross section around the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe.
  • the spout comprises more than one magnet, and at least two magnets are arranged right next to each other having either their magnetic south or north pole facing each other. Thereby the strength of the magnetic field, present in the area of the identical poles facing each other, is increased.
  • the at least two magnets are separated by arranging a distance or space, a disc or another element being magnetically permeable, between the two identical magnetic poles facing each other.
  • the magnetic field around the magnetically permeable space, disc or another element is especially wide and homogeneous, because it is possible to keep the two magnets in a fixed distance from each other.
  • the air filled space between the magnets can be established by pressing them against each other until there is a fixed distance between them, and so that the two identical magnetic poles will create a force trying to push the magnets away from each other.
  • This effect is further improved by having the at least two magnets being further separated by two discs made from a magnetisable material, and so that the two further discs are placed on each side of the space, disc or another element made from a magnetically permeable material.
  • the at least two magnets are separated by at least one disc made from a magnetisable material, arranged between the two identical magnetic poles facing each other.
  • the magnets are arranged in a cylindrical tube, made from a magnetically permeable material, and being arranged in the dispenser pipe, and having its axis being at least close to coaxial with respect to the axis of the dispenser pipe, so that the magnets are not being exposed to the fluids running through the dispenser pipe.
  • the means for mounting the dispenser pipe to an opening in the container comprises a threaded portion being fixed to the outside of the dispenser pipe.
  • the means for mounting the dispenser pipe to an opening in the container comprises a cone shaped section made of an elastic material, and being fixed to the outside of the dispenser pipe.
  • Figure 1 shows a side view of a spout according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows a cross section of the spout according to figure 1 , along the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe.
  • a spout is shown having a dispenser pipe 2 having an axis of symmetry 7, and one end 3, forming an inlet for fluids, and so that it can be inserted e.g. in an opening in a bottle, and another end 4 forming an outlet for the fluids that enter the dispenser pipe through the inlet opening 3.
  • the outlet opening 4 is fixed in relation to the inlet opening 3.
  • a rubber seal 5 is formed as a rubber band being arranged so that it surrounds a part of the outside of the dispenser pipe.
  • the rubber seal has a conical part 5 on its outside, so that in can be fastened in bottle openings with different sizes.
  • the rubber seal has a flange 6, that is also possible to insert into bottle openings having different sizes, and that is arranged on the conical part of the rubber seal 5 having a relatively small diameter, so that it stabi- lises the spout when it is inserted in a bottle opening.
  • the rubber seal 5 will be efficient for fastening the spout in a bottle opening, but that other means, e.g. a threaded part can alternatively be used in relation to other types of containers, e.g. having an opening with a screw thread.
  • FIG 2 the same spout is shown in a cross section, and here it can be seen that according to the invention a stack of magnets 8 are arranged in a sealed cylindrical plastic tube 1 1 being placed and fastened by means of a number of spokes 12 inside the dispenser pipe 2, so that its axis of symmetry is the same as the axis of symmetry 7 of the dispenser pipe 2.
  • the magnets 8 in the cylindrical plastic tube 1 1 are disc shaped, and are each creating a magnetic field that is axially symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry 7 of the dispenser pipe 2.
  • the stack of magnets is arranged so that two magnets 8 placed next to each other has identical magnetic poles facing each other, meaning e.g. that a south pole on one magnet faces the south pole on the neighbouring magnet. Between the magnetic poles are arranged two discs 9 made from a mag- netisable material on each side of a magnetically permeable disc 10 or air filled space. Thereby the magnetic field is concentrated, and the strength of the magnetic field is increased in the area between two opposing magnets 8.

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Abstract

A spout, or bottle pourer, is disclosed having magnets (8) arranged in a dispenser pipe (2) for magnetic treatment of a fluid running from a container, such as a bottle, and through the dispenser pipe having one axis of symmetry (7). According to the invention the magnets are arranged centrally in the spout, and are made for creating a magnetic field being axially symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe, so that it provides the same treatment of the fluid disregarding how the user tilts or rotates the bottle and/or the spout.

Description

A bottle pourer for dispensing fluids from a bottle
The present invention relates to a spout or a bottle pourer for dispensing fluids from a container such as a bottle, and especially for dispensing bever- ages such as wine or liquor, where the spout comprises a pipe means for mounting the pipe to a bottle opening, so that the fluid can be poured from the bottle through the pipe, and where the spout comprises a number of magnets arranged for magnetic treatment of the fluid or beverage as it flows through the pipe.
Description of related art
It is well known to treat fluids with magnets in order to increase the quality of the fluids. Especially in relation to different kinds of beverages, it is well known that magnetic treatment of the beverage influences the quality and taste of the beverage in different ways.
From WO patent application no. 2006/047943 a spout of the above mentioned kind is disclosed having means allowing rotation of at least the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets arranged in the spout, so that the fluid can flow through different magnetic fields depending on the relative position of the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets.
A problem with this spout is that e.g. the same wine poured through this spout may be treated differently by the magnets from time to time, even though the spout comprises a scale for measuring the angular position of the spout with respect to the magnets for precise positioning of the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets. This may lead to situations where the same wine tastes differently from time to time, depending on the relative an- gular position of the outlet of the spout with respect to the magnets. This problem is especially relevant in relation to pouring beverages, such as wine from a bottle, where it is important that the user to a certain degree is able to predict the taste of a specific wine, and that its taste does not change significantly from what can be expected from the ageing of the wine.
From JP patent no. 2002068270 is known a spout, where the outlet of the pipe is not adjustable, so that the relative angular position between the outlet of the spout and the magnets is fixed, and so that the above mentioned problem is avoided. In this spout, however, the magnets are arranged so that a magnetic north pole is arranged on one side of the pipe, and the magnetic south pole is arranged on the other side of the spout, directly opposite the magnetic north pole. A problem with this spout is that even though the outlet of the spout is bent 90 degrees, then it is still possible for the user to pour the liquid from the bottle at very different angles with respect to the outlet of the spout, so that the angle between the magnetic field can vary significantly, leading to different magnetic treatment of the liquid from time to time.
Summary of the invention The main object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved dispensing spout with magnets for magnetic treatment of liquids poured through the spout, but where the risk of treating the fluids differently from time to time is further reduced. This is obtained by the spout according to main claim 1 , specifying that each magnet is placed inside the dispenser pipe having one magnetic pole facing the entry of the dispenser pipe, and the other pole facing the outlet, and where each magnet is adapted for creating a magnetic field being axially symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe. The easiest and cheapest way to obtain this above mentioned magnetic field, is by using magnets having a circular cross section around the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe. In a preferred embodiment the spout comprises more than one magnet, and at least two magnets are arranged right next to each other having either their magnetic south or north pole facing each other. Thereby the strength of the magnetic field, present in the area of the identical poles facing each other, is increased.
In a further preferred embodiment the at least two magnets are separated by arranging a distance or space, a disc or another element being magnetically permeable, between the two identical magnetic poles facing each other. Hereby the magnetic field around the magnetically permeable space, disc or another element is especially wide and homogeneous, because it is possible to keep the two magnets in a fixed distance from each other. As an example the air filled space between the magnets can be established by pressing them against each other until there is a fixed distance between them, and so that the two identical magnetic poles will create a force trying to push the magnets away from each other.
This effect is further improved by having the at least two magnets being further separated by two discs made from a magnetisable material, and so that the two further discs are placed on each side of the space, disc or another element made from a magnetically permeable material.
In a further preferred embodiment the at least two magnets are separated by at least one disc made from a magnetisable material, arranged between the two identical magnetic poles facing each other. Hereby the magnetic flux around the disc will become especially high and homogenous. In a further preferred embodiment the magnets are arranged in a cylindrical tube, made from a magnetically permeable material, and being arranged in the dispenser pipe, and having its axis being at least close to coaxial with respect to the axis of the dispenser pipe, so that the magnets are not being exposed to the fluids running through the dispenser pipe.
The magnetic field becomes even more homogeneous if the dispenser pipe comprises a tube made of a magnetisable material. In one embodiment of the invention the means for mounting the dispenser pipe to an opening in the container, comprises a threaded portion being fixed to the outside of the dispenser pipe.
In another embodiment the means for mounting the dispenser pipe to an opening in the container, comprises a cone shaped section made of an elastic material, and being fixed to the outside of the dispenser pipe.
Brief description of the drawings In the following, the invention will be described in greater detail with reference to embodiments shown by the enclosed figures. It should be emphasized that the embodiments shown are used for example purposes only and should not be used to limit the scope of the invention. Figure 1 shows a side view of a spout according to the invention.
Figure 2 shows a cross section of the spout according to figure 1 , along the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe. Detailed description of the embodiments In fig. 1 and 2 a spout is shown having a dispenser pipe 2 having an axis of symmetry 7, and one end 3, forming an inlet for fluids, and so that it can be inserted e.g. in an opening in a bottle, and another end 4 forming an outlet for the fluids that enter the dispenser pipe through the inlet opening 3. The outlet opening 4 is fixed in relation to the inlet opening 3.
A rubber seal 5 is formed as a rubber band being arranged so that it surrounds a part of the outside of the dispenser pipe. The rubber seal has a conical part 5 on its outside, so that in can be fastened in bottle openings with different sizes.
Furthermore the rubber seal has a flange 6, that is also possible to insert into bottle openings having different sizes, and that is arranged on the conical part of the rubber seal 5 having a relatively small diameter, so that it stabi- lises the spout when it is inserted in a bottle opening.
To the skilled person it is evident that the rubber seal 5 will be efficient for fastening the spout in a bottle opening, but that other means, e.g. a threaded part can alternatively be used in relation to other types of containers, e.g. having an opening with a screw thread.
In figure 2 the same spout is shown in a cross section, and here it can be seen that according to the invention a stack of magnets 8 are arranged in a sealed cylindrical plastic tube 1 1 being placed and fastened by means of a number of spokes 12 inside the dispenser pipe 2, so that its axis of symmetry is the same as the axis of symmetry 7 of the dispenser pipe 2. The magnets 8 in the cylindrical plastic tube 1 1 are disc shaped, and are each creating a magnetic field that is axially symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry 7 of the dispenser pipe 2. Thereby it is ensured that the fluid running through the spout will be treated the same way with respect to the magnetic treat- ment, so that it does not have any influence on the magnetic treatment of the fluid if the user tilts or rotates the spout or the bottle from time to time.
The stack of magnets is arranged so that two magnets 8 placed next to each other has identical magnetic poles facing each other, meaning e.g. that a south pole on one magnet faces the south pole on the neighbouring magnet. Between the magnetic poles are arranged two discs 9 made from a mag- netisable material on each side of a magnetically permeable disc 10 or air filled space. Thereby the magnetic field is concentrated, and the strength of the magnetic field is increased in the area between two opposing magnets 8.
As mentioned above it is to be noted that the figures and the above description have shown the example embodiment in a simple and schematic manner in the form of a bottle pourer. The detailed design of such a bottle pourer can varied, however, in many ways within the scope of the invention.
The person skilled in the art would also be familiar with the fact that such a spout might also comprise other features that are normally used in this relation. Examples of such features could be the use of filters and means for aerating the fluids while they are running through the dispenser pipe. Such details are not shown in the figures as they would just unnecessarily complicate this description and the figures.

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Claims:
1 . A spout for dispensing fluids from a fluid container, the spout comprising a dispenser pipe having a symmetry around an axis of symmetry, and having two opposite ends being fixed with respect to each other, and having openings forming an entry and an outlet respectively for the fluid in the container, and where the spout further comprises means for mounting the dispenser pipe to an opening in the container, in such a way that fluid can flow from the container and through the dispenser pipe, and where at least one magnet is arranged for establishing an increased magnetic field in the dispenser pipe, characterized in, that each magnet is placed inside the dispenser pipe having one magnetic pole facing the entry of the dispenser pipe, and the other pole facing the outlet, and where each magnet is adapted for creating a magnetic field being axially symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe.
2. A spout according to claim 1 , characterized in, that each magnet has a circular cross section around the axis of symmetry of the dispenser pipe.
3. A spout according to claim 2, characterized in, that it comprises more than one magnet, and where at least two magnets are arranged right next to each other having either their magnetic south or north pole fac- ing each other.
4. A spout according to claim 3, characterized in, that the at least two magnets are separated by an air space, distance or gap, or at least a magnetically permeable disc or other element, arranged between the two identical magnetic poles facing each other.
5. A spout according to claim 4, characterized in, that the at least two magnets are further separated by two discs made from a magnetisable material, so that the two further discs are placed on each side of the space, disc or another element made from a magnetically permeable material.
6. A spout according to claim 3, characterized in, that the at least two magnets are separated by at least one disc made from a magnetisable material.
7. A spout according to claim 5, characterized in, that the magnets are arranged in a cylindrical tube, made from a magnetically permeable material, and being arranged in the dispenser pipe, so that it is coaxial with respect to the dispenser pipe.
8. A spout according to claim 5, characterized in, that the dispenser pipe comprises a tube made of a magnetisable material.
A spout according to claim 1 , characterized in, that the dispenser pipe is rotational symmetrical around the axis of symmetry.
10. A spout according to claim 1 , characterized in, that it the means for mounting the dispenser pipe to an opening in the container, comprises a threaded portion being fixed to the outside of the dispenser pipe.
1 1 . A spout according to claim 1 , characterized in, that it the means for mounting the dispenser pipe to an opening in the container, comprises a cone shaped section made of an elastic material, and being fixed to the outside of the dispenser pipe.
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EP0348551A1 (en) * 1988-06-27 1990-01-03 Dario Beruto Device and method for the modification of activity of microorganisms contained in liquids without the addition of chemical reagents
DE19810283A1 (en) * 1998-03-10 1999-09-16 Jans Manfred Ernst Household water pipe section has inner helical plate surrounded by ring magnets
EP1148032A1 (en) * 2000-04-18 2001-10-24 Stanis Previato Spout with means for applying a spinning motion to the fluid flow and for magnetizing the poured liquid
US20040212470A1 (en) * 2003-04-22 2004-10-28 Yu-Hsueh Chu Fluid magnetization straw

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0348551A1 (en) * 1988-06-27 1990-01-03 Dario Beruto Device and method for the modification of activity of microorganisms contained in liquids without the addition of chemical reagents
DE19810283A1 (en) * 1998-03-10 1999-09-16 Jans Manfred Ernst Household water pipe section has inner helical plate surrounded by ring magnets
EP1148032A1 (en) * 2000-04-18 2001-10-24 Stanis Previato Spout with means for applying a spinning motion to the fluid flow and for magnetizing the poured liquid
US20040212470A1 (en) * 2003-04-22 2004-10-28 Yu-Hsueh Chu Fluid magnetization straw

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