WO2015017645A1 - Dispositif permettant le refroidissement rapide de boissons - Google Patents

Dispositif permettant le refroidissement rapide de boissons Download PDF

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WO2015017645A1
WO2015017645A1 PCT/US2014/049114 US2014049114W WO2015017645A1 WO 2015017645 A1 WO2015017645 A1 WO 2015017645A1 US 2014049114 W US2014049114 W US 2014049114W WO 2015017645 A1 WO2015017645 A1 WO 2015017645A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J43/00—Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A47J43/27—Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass for mixing drinks; Hand-held shakers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus

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  • a beverage can be cooled using some form of refrigeration.
  • a beverage placed in a refrigerator or on ice in order to cool it can take a long time to reach the desired temperature, especially in the case of beverages that must be brewed at relatively high temperatures.
  • a beverage container such as a glass mug, can be cooled prior to adding a beverage to it, but this is often inefficient or ineffective at cooling the beverage.
  • Another method of cooling a beverage includes the use of a cocktail shaker.
  • the patent literature contains a number of examples of previously described cocktail shakers. For example, U.S. Patent Nos. 300,867; 324,173; 1,657,927; and
  • 6,913,165 are variations of cocktail shakers that require ice to cool a beverage.
  • a beverage or a number of beverage ingredients are added to the shaker along with ice.
  • a cap is then placed on the cocktail shaker and the shaker is shaken to agitate the liquid inside in order to cool and mix the beverage.
  • the beverage is then typically poured into a glass or other container.
  • the beverage is often diluted from the ice melting and mixing with the beverage.
  • pressurization often occurs during shaking, especially when the liquid is hot, which can cause the cap to come off. This can result in safety concerns for the person using the shaker, or can lead to undesirable spilling of the beverage.
  • the device comprises: a body comprising a base and a sidewall, wherein the body is configured to receive a lid, and wherein the base and the sidewall form a chamber suitable for holding a liquid; a lid having a first opening, wherein the lid can be removably connected to the body, a funnel connected to the lid, the funnel having a second opening; and a splash disk connected to the lid or the body, wherein when the lid is connected to the body, the splash disk is positioned directly beneath the funnel in the chamber; and wherein the first opening communicates with the second opening and the chamber when the lid is connected to the body, such that when a liquid enters the first opening, the liquid is directed through the funnel, through the second opening, and onto the splash disk.
  • the device of the present invention comprises a column extending from an interior surface of the base instead of a splash disk, wherein the liquid is directed onto the column.
  • the liquid is further directed by the splash disk or column onto the interior surface of the body, thereby cooling the liquid when the body is at a lower temperature than the temperature of the liquid entering the device.
  • the device of the present invention may further comprise a vent or vent tube for allowing the pressure within said device to remain approximately equal to the pressure outside said device.
  • the lid comprises an aeration screen in communication with the first opening.
  • the base comprises an aperture for allowing a beverage to flow out of the device.
  • the device comprises an o-ring to form a seal between the lid and the base. .
  • the device comprises at least one hand grip connected to the outside surface of said device.
  • at least a portion of the interior surface of the body comprises ridges or grooves.
  • the body of the device comprises aluminum.
  • the device of the present invention is a lid for a beverage container, comprising: a body, the body having a first opening, a funnel connected to the body, the funnel having a second opening; a splash disk connected to the body, wherein the splash disk is positioned directly beneath the funnel; wherein the first opening communicates with the second opening and the chamber, such that when a liquid enters the first opening, the liquid is directed through the funnel, through the second opening, and onto the splash disk; and a means for connecting the body to a beverage container, wherein a liquid-tight seal is formed between the body and the beverage container when the body is connected to the container.
  • the lid further comprises a vent or vent tube.
  • the lid further comprises an aeration screen in communication with the first opening.
  • Figure 1 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage cooling device, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage cooling device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the vent tube is positioned within the top of the lid.
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage cooling device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the funnel includes at least one vent hole instead of a vent tube.
  • Figure 4 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage cooling device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the device has a splash disk instead of a column extending from the base.
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage cooling device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein there is an aperture in the base.
  • Figure 6 is a cross-sectional illustration of a beverage cooling device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein grips are attached to the outer surface of the device.
  • Figures 7 and 8 are cross-sectional illustrations of a portion of a beverage cooling device, depicting exemplary embodiments of interior surface features.
  • range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 2.7, 3, 4, 5, 5.3, 6 and any whole and partial increments therebetween. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.
  • the present invention relates to devices and methods for cooling liquids.
  • the devices and methods of the present invention can be used to quickly cool a hot beverage, such as tea or coffee, without diluting the beverage with ice.
  • the present invention solves the problem of cooling a beverage without adding ice, or some other cold or frozen material to the beverage, by directing liquid towards the sidewall of the device as the liquid is poured into the device.
  • the device can be pre- cooled prior to pouring or draining liquid into the device, thereby chilling the sidewall and other portions of the device to a low temperature, i.e., a temperature lower than room temperature.
  • the device of the present invention relates to a cocktail shaker that does not require a cap to prevent the spilling of the beverage when shaking the device.
  • Chiller 10 comprises a body 11 (having a sidewall 13 and a base 14) and a lid 20.
  • body 11 is cylindrical in shape.
  • a column 12 extends from the center of base 14 in the interior chamber formed within body 11.
  • Column 12 can be connected to base 14 via a screw 15, or by some other means.
  • body 11, including sidewall 13 and base 14, and column 12 can be one piece, i.e., it is fabricated from a single piece of metal or other material.
  • Lid 20 comprises an opening 21 , an aeration screen 22, a vent tube 24, and a funnel 26.
  • Lid 20 can be affixed to body 11 by any means as would be understood by a person skilled in the art, including, but not limited to, a tongue and groove connection, a threaded connection, a flange, a friction fit connection, or a snap fit connection.
  • Chiller 10 may also comprise a gasket 28, such as an o-ring or some other type of seal, for improving the seal between lid 20 and body 11.
  • Liquid that enters first opening 21 can flow through aeration screen 22 into the interior cavity within funnel 26 and then out of funnel 26 via a second opening 29. Accordingly, when lid 20 is affixed to body 11, a liquid entering opening 21 can flow into the interior chamber within body 11 and be contained within the chamber within body 11.
  • a beverage may be cooled by using chiller 10 as follows.
  • a liquid is poured or drained into chiller 10 through opening 21 in lid 20.
  • the liquid flows through aeration screen 22, then through funnel 26, and onto the top of column 12.
  • the liquid will then be deflected towards the inner surface of sidewall 13 in all, or nearly all, directions and run down sidewall 13 towards base 14, where it collects inside chiller 10.
  • the cooling of a liquid through the use of chiller 10 primarily occurs as the liquid contacts the sidewall 13.
  • the device By deflecting the flow of liquid with the top of column 12, the device causes liquid to flow in relatively thin sheets or streams down the inner surface of the body. The nature of the liquid flowing in thin sheets or streams thereby increases the amount of contact between the bulk of the liquid and sidewall 13.
  • the liquid entering opening 21 is at a significantly higher temperature than sidewall 13 and/or other components of the device of the present invention. Therefore, heat will be transferred from the liquid to the device, thereby cooling the liquid.
  • chiller 10 may comprise a material that conducts heat efficiently.
  • chiller 10 comprises a type of metal.
  • chiller 10 comprises aluminum.
  • chiller 10 comprises a grade of stainless steel suitable for contact with food.
  • chiller 10 can comprise a polymer, for example a polymer with suitable heat transfer characteristics.
  • Chiller 10 can be cooled prior to adding a liquid to the chiller.
  • chiller 10 can be stored inside a freezer or refrigerator until it is needed for use.
  • other cooling mechanisms may be used to cool the chiller, such as applying ice or cooling pads to the outside of the device. Cooling chiller 10 prior to, or during, use can improve the cooling efficiency of the chiller, or enable a liquid to be cooled to a relatively low temperature.
  • the top of column 12 comprises a shape and size suitable for deflecting a liquid towards sidewall 13 of chiller 10.
  • the top of column 12 is substantially flat.
  • the top of column 12 is pointed or curved to optimize the deflection characteristics of the column.
  • the top of column 12 can be shaped and/or sized differently than the other portions of column 12.
  • the top of column 12 can comprise a substantially spherical- or ball-shaped portion.
  • the shape or size of column 12 can vary over a significant portion of column 12.
  • column 12 can be shaped such that the diameter or width of the column increases or decreases between the top and the base, i.e., column 12 is substantially in the shape of a pyramid or cone.
  • column 12 or the top of column 12, i.e., the portion of column 12 used to deflect liquid to sidewall 13, is not limited to any specific embodiment described herein, and can be any shape or size as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • lid 20 comprises vent tube 24 which allows gas or vapor to escape from the inside of chiller 10 through opening 21.
  • vent tube 24 in lid 20 is a relatively small diameter tube positioned within funnel 26. As a liquid is poured or drained into chiller 10 through opening 21 , the liquid will continue to flow through opening 29 in funnel 26 into the chamber within chiller 10. As the liquid fills the chamber, any pressure generated can be released via vent tube 24 back through aeration screen 22 and through opening 21 to the surrounding atmosphere. Accordingly, vent tube 24 serves the function of maintaining pressure equilibrium between the chamber within the chiller and the environment outside of the chiller, thereby preventing back pressure from building up inside the chiller which could interfere with the flow patterns within the chiller. Additionally, any gas or vapor generated as the liquid or beverage entering the chiller is cooled and aerated may be expelled through vent tube 24.
  • vent tube 24 may be positioned somewhere other than within funnel 26.
  • vent tube 24 may be positioned within the top wall of lid 20 to allow gas or vapor to escape from the inside of chiller 10.
  • vent tube 24 may be an aperture or channel that is formed within the wall of lid 20.
  • vent tube 24 may be a tube, valve, or some other type of venting means that is inserted into a hole or channel in the wall of lid 20, or in funnel 26 of lid 20.
  • vent tube 24 may be angled, or otherwise shaped in such a manner so as to reduce the potential for liquid to leak out of the chiller, for example while shaking the chiller.
  • vent tube 24 may further comprise a flap, plug, or valve mechanism that can be used to close or cover the vent tube to prevent liquid from leaking out of the chiller.
  • vent tube 24 can comprise a screen or a mesh to minimize or prevent liquid from leaking out of the chiller.
  • funnel 26 of chiller 10 comprises at least one vent hole 27.
  • the at least one vent hole 27 can be used in place of, or in addition to, a vent tube for the purpose of venting excess gas or vapor from the chiller.
  • the at least one vent hole 27 can be sized, shaped, and/or positioned appropriately to minimize the amount of liquid entering the hole when the liquid is poured or drained through the funnel, while preferably allowing excess gas or vapor to readily escape from the chiller.
  • body 11 does not have a column extending from the base.
  • chiller 10 without a column extending from the base of body 11 is shown.
  • the liquid is directed towards the interior surface of the sidewall of body 11 via a splash disk 30.
  • Splash disk 30 is a disk that is positioned beneath funnel 26 to serve the same function as the top of the column in other embodiments.
  • Splash disk 30 can be connected to lid 20 or funnel 26 by way of one or more connector rods 32.
  • the splash disk of the present invention may comprise any size or shape suitable for directing liquid to the inside surface of body 11.
  • the splash disk may comprise the shape of a circle, oval, square, triangle, or any other shape as would be understood by a person of ordinary skill.
  • the shape of the splash disk may be similar or identical to the cross-sectional shape of the body.
  • the shape of the splash disk may be significantly different from the shape of the body.
  • the splash disk may substantially flat, as shown in Figure 4, or the splash disk may be curved or otherwise shaped such that the height of the center of the splash disk may be higher or lower than the outer edges of the splash disk.
  • the splash disk may be sized such that the size of the gap between the outer edge of the splash disk and the interior surface of the body is relatively small.
  • the gap between the outer edge of the splash disk and the interior surface of the body may be relatively large, as shown in Figure 4.
  • a narrow or small gap may improve cooling of the liquid by causing the liquid flowing over and around the splash disk to form a relatively thin sheet, thus increasing the amount of contact between the liquid and the inner surface of the body.
  • a larger gap may be desired in order to prevent liquid from being restricted in flowing over and around the splash disk, i.e., in order to prevent the liquid from "backing up.”
  • the distance between the splash disk and opening 29 in funnel 26 may vary, and can be any distance that would be suitable for directing liquid as described herein.
  • the device of the present invention is a lid 20 that can be configured to fit any base.
  • lid 20 of the present invention can be adapted to fit onto the base of a cocktail shaker previously known in the art, or any other type of beverage container, such as a cocktail glass.
  • lid 20 may comprise a connection means that enables the lid to be attached to the base or container, and forms a relatively tight seal between the lid and base or container.
  • a connection means may be a flange or any other connection means that would connect the bottom of the lid to the brim of a container, as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • chiller 10 can be used as a cocktail shaker without the need to place a cap over opening 21.
  • Chiller 10 can be used without a cap while being substantially spill- or leak-proof.
  • the chiller can be shaken to agitate the liquid within the chiller. As the liquid is agitated, aeration screen 22 prevents liquid from escaping chiller 10, but nonetheless allows gas or vapor to escape.
  • aeration screen 22 may comprise a relatively fine mesh that allows liquid to flow through with sufficient pressure, for example the amount of pressure provided by the force of gravity, but it prevents liquid droplets from escaping the chiller 10 during agitation by dissipating the droplets as they hit aeration screen 22.
  • the lack of a need for a cap on chiller also improves the cooling ability of the chiller. When a beverage is being shaken in chiller 10, heat and/or steam can escape out of opening 21 as described herein, thereby allowing the liquid remaining inside the chiller to cool more quickly.
  • liquid can also substantially prevented from escaping or spilling out of chiller 10 during use because of the relatively small size of opening 29 in funnel 26. Most of the liquid inside chiller 10 will contact the outer surface of funnel 26 during agitation instead of entering opening 29. Further still, in embodiments of the device of the present invention featuring a splash disk, the bottom surface of the splash disk can substantially prevent liquid being agitated in chiller 10 from readily entering opening 29. In such an embodiment, liquid being agitated or shaken in chiller 10 can generally strike the bottom surface of the splash disk instead of entering opening 29.
  • the column can serve to direct liquid away from opening 29.
  • any liquid entering funnel 26 through opening 29 can be readily deflected by aeration screen 22 instead of being propelled straight out of the chiller through opening 21.
  • chiller 10 can otherwise be used as a cocktail shaker similarly to cocktail shakers known in the art. Referring to Fig. 3, for example, lid 20 can be removed so that solid ingredients can be added to the chamber within body 11. The solid ingredients can include ice if the chiller 10 has not been chilled by another means prior to use. All of the liquid ingredients can also be added to the chiller with the lid off. Lid 20 can then be connected to base 11 and the ingredients can be shaken to mix and/or cool the ingredients to create the desired beverage.
  • body 11 has an aperture 18 in the bottom or base 14.
  • Base 14 comprises angled portions that allow the liquid poured into chiller 10 to drain directly out of body 11.
  • Such an embodiment of chiller 10 can be used for continuous chilling of a beverage stream, or for chilling multiple portions of a beverage one after another without the need to pour the chilled beverage out of the chiller after each portion is chilled.
  • such an embodiment of chiller 10 can be positioned beneath the outlet of a tea or coffee brewer, such that after an individual portion of a beverage is brewed, it can be drained from the brewer directly into chiller 10, where it is chilled, and then the chilled beverage is immediately drained into a container via aperture 18 for serving.
  • Aperture 18 can be sized appropriately to create the desired residence time of the beverage inside the chiller 10, as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • a relatively small aperture can be used to cause a beverage to remain inside of chiller 10 for a relatively long period of time, thereby increasing the time to allow the beverage to cool by contacting the surfaces within the chiller.
  • chiller 10 can include more than one aperture.
  • chiller 10 including a column such as the embodiment of chiller 10 shown in Figure 1
  • chiller 10 can comprise a plurality of apertures in base 14 around the column instead of a single aperture in the center of base 14.
  • a cooling means may be applied to the chiller to keep the chiller cold, or at a relatively constant temperature, while being used in a substantially continuous manner.
  • ice may be applied to the outside of chiller 10 via an ice bath or sleeve.
  • a refrigeration unit or any other means as would be understood by a person skilled in the art, can be used to maintain the chiller at a relatively cold temperature during the continuous operation described herein.
  • chiller 10 comprises a plurality of grips 40.
  • Grips 40 may be used to decrease the potential for chiller 10 to be dropped while the user is shaking the chiller, or to protect the user's hands from cold surfaces when the chiller has been stored in a freezer or refrigerator.
  • Grips 40 may comprise rubber, silicone, or some other material that would be useful for improving the ability to hold chiller 10, as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • grips 40 may comprise a material that serves to insulate the potentially cold surfaces of the chiller from a user's hands.
  • Grips 40 may comprise any shape that may improve the ability to grip or hold chiller 10.
  • Grips 40 may be connected to chiller 10 by way of a tongue in groove fitting, or any other means known in the art. Each grip can cover a region or band of the chiller around the entire circumference of the outside surface of the chiller.
  • grips 40 can cover only a portion of the circumference of the chiller.
  • the chiller of the present invention can comprise various materials. As described herein, in one embodiment, any surface of the chiller that a beverage will contact preferably comprises a heat-conductive material. In one embodiment, the chiller of the present invention comprises a metal, such as stainless steel or aluminum. In another embodiment, the chiller comprises a non-metal heat-conductive material. In one
  • the chiller may comprise a polymer, such as silicone or
  • PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Some parts of the chiller may operate more optimally when they comprise materials other than a metal, for example, o-ring 28, aeration screen 22, vent tube 24, and grips 40.
  • at least a portion of the chiller of the present invention can be coated with a material to improve resistance to corrosion, for example when the chiller will be used with acidic beverages.
  • the coating can be a polymer, ceramic material, or any other suitable material as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • the sidewall, base, and/or column of the body of the chiller may be solid, for example solid aluminum.
  • the sidewall, base, and/or column of the body of the chiller may be hollow, wherein the cavity within the sidewall, base, and/or column contains a material, such as a gel, that provides efficient heat transfer.
  • the body of the chiller is substantially cylindrical in shape.
  • the chiller may be any shape as would be understood by a person skilled in the art, such as substantially spherical, substantially square, rectangular, triangular, or a tapered cylinder.
  • the interior surface of the device of the present invention is substantially smooth.
  • at least a portion of the interior surface of the device may comprise ridges, baffles, grooves, or other features that increase the surface area of the interior surface, as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • the surface features run primarily longitudinally, i.e., from the base towards the top of the chiller.
  • the surface features run primarily laterally, i.e., the features run substantially around the interior circumference of the chiller.
  • the chiller can comprise both longitudinal and lateral surface features.
  • body 11 of the chiller has steplike features 45 patterned laterally into the interior surface.
  • Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the side of the body of the chiller, wherein the circumference of the body tapers to its smallest size at the base of the chiller.
  • the step-like features of such an embodiment can improve the cooling efficiency of the chiller by slowing the flow of the liquid as it runs down the sidewall, and by generally increasing the amount of sidewall surface area for the liquid to come in contact with.
  • body 11 may feature a step-like pattern on the interior surface without having the body's size being tapered.
  • the interior surface of the device may be "star- shaped," i.e., the surface has relatively large ridges extending from the base.
  • ridges 50 may be of any size and any number, as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • the interior surface of body 11 may comprise only one ridge, but body 11 may also comprise 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 10, 20, or more ridges.
  • ridges 50 may be very small as compared to the general thickness of body 11, i.e., resembling shallow grooves within the surface of the body. In another embodiment, the ridges may be relatively large, i.e., they extend substantially far from the surface of body 11. Further, ridges can extend longitudinally from the base, as shown in Figure 8, or ridges can be patterned laterally in the surface of body 11, similarly to the step-like features shown in Figure 7.
  • the size of the various components of the chiller of the present invention can be any size or dimension that would be suitable for chilling beverages, either in single-servings, or on an industrial-sized scale, as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • the sidewall and/or base of the body of the chiller can be about one-eighth to one-half inch thick.
  • the base may be thicker, thinner, or the same thickness as the sidewall.
  • the wall of the lid of the chiller may be thicker, thinner, or the same thickness as the sidewall and/or base of the body.
  • the chamber inside the chiller can be sized to hold a single portion, or multiple portions of a beverage.
  • the chamber can be sized to hold about 0.5 to 96 fluid ounces, or more, such as 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48, 64, or more fluid ounces.
  • the funnel of the device of the present invention may be any shape or size, as would be understood by a person skilled in the art.
  • the funnel may be sized to be capable of holding the entire portion of a beverage, such as about 0.5 to 24 ounces, or more. Exemplary sizes may include 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, or more fluid ounces.
  • the opening of the funnel is sized accordingly to permit a flow rate of about 0.1 to 5 fluid ounces per second through the opening into the chamber inside the chiller, or into another vessel.
  • the device of the present invention, or any component of the device is not limited to any specific size or dimension described herein.

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La présente invention concerne un refroidisseur de boissons qui peut être utilisé pour refroidir rapidement des boissons sans avoir besoin de glace. La présente invention concerne également un dispositif permettant de mélanger des boissons, c'est-à-dire un shaker, qui ne nécessite pas de bouchon. Dans un mode de réalisation, la présente invention concerne un couvercle pour un conteneur de boissons. Dans un mode de réalisation, la présente invention concerne un dispositif qui peut refroidir une boisson ou un flux de boissons de manière continue ou presque continue, par exemple, la sortie d'une machine d'infusion de thé ou de café.
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