WO2020032912A1 - Dispositif et procédé d'infusion, de boisson et d'inhalation de produits botaniques - Google Patents

Dispositif et procédé d'infusion, de boisson et d'inhalation de produits botaniques Download PDF

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WO2020032912A1
WO2020032912A1 PCT/US2018/045290 US2018045290W WO2020032912A1 WO 2020032912 A1 WO2020032912 A1 WO 2020032912A1 US 2018045290 W US2018045290 W US 2018045290W WO 2020032912 A1 WO2020032912 A1 WO 2020032912A1
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Angel Tonchev
Christo Tonchev
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/12—Vessels or pots for table use
    • A47G19/16—Tea infusers, e.g. infusing bags, egg-shaped infuses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G21/00—Table-ware
    • A47G21/18—Drinking straws or the like
    • A47G21/183—Drinking straws or the like with means for changing the flavour of the liquid
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M11/00—Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
    • A61M11/04—Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M15/00—Inhalators
    • A61M15/0001—Details of inhalators; Constructional features thereof
    • A61M15/002—Details of inhalators; Constructional features thereof with air flow regulating means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M15/00—Inhalators
    • A61M15/0001—Details of inhalators; Constructional features thereof
    • A61M15/0021—Mouthpieces therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M15/00—Inhalators
    • A61M15/0028—Inhalators using prepacked dosages, one for each application, e.g. capsules to be perforated or broken-up
    • A61M15/003—Inhalators using prepacked dosages, one for each application, e.g. capsules to be perforated or broken-up using capsules, e.g. to be perforated or broken-up
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M15/00—Inhalators
    • A61M15/06—Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2205/00—General characteristics of the apparatus
    • A61M2205/33—Controlling, regulating or measuring
    • A61M2205/3368—Temperature

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  • the present invention relates to methods and devices for brewing, infusion and consumption of tea, herbs, coffee and other botanicals.
  • the invention also relates to drinking straw designs and to a lesser extend to vaporizers and inhalators.
  • Tea and herbs have been used for thousands of years to infuse water and other liquids. Over the years many world cultures have developed deep-rooted traditions, procedures and tools for preparing and drinking of these plant liquids. As a result of this cultural heritage, recent innovations in the tea industry have been somehow limited. For example, the last major innovation in the field was the invention of the tea bag by Thomas Sullivan in 1908. It was a revolutionary idea providing ease and simplicity of brewing. Unfortunately, most tea innovation since then have been improvements in materials and shape of the tea bag.
  • the present invention can be described as a novelty device and method for brewing, infusion, flavor extraction, drinking and inhalation of tea, herbs, coffee and other botanical s. It integrates three devices, namely an infuser, a straw, and an inhalator, into one compact, multi- functional device.
  • the invention creates a completely new experience allowing users to fully enjoy the flavors of botanical substances in both liquid and gas (vapor) forms.
  • the device has a nested design comprising: a larger diameter elongated outer member with a central bore extending fully throughout and micro openings on the side wall; a smaller diameter elongated inner rod, nested in the central bore of the larger diameter outer member, with a central bore extending fully throughout and micro openings on the side wall; an infusion chamber, formed between the larger diameter member inner surface (bore side) and the rod exterior surface; and infusion chamber caps with a central bore, closing the infusion chamber while allowing the flow of liquids and gases inside the central bore of the rod.
  • the device also have the following members: a flow regulator, nested in the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod, regulating the flow of liquids and gases by opening and blocking the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod; an infusion regulator, adjoining the larger diameter elongated member, regulating the infusion speed by opening and blocking the micro openings of the larger diameter elongated member; and a temperature measuring device, embedded in at least one device member, helping the user to optimize the brewing and infusion process as well as giving an indication on when the liquid is at desired temperature levels and comfortable to drink.
  • a flow regulator nested in the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod, regulating the flow of liquids and gases by opening and blocking the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod
  • an infusion regulator adjoining the larger diameter elongated member, regulating the infusion speed by opening and blocking the micro openings of the larger diameter elongated member
  • a temperature measuring device embedded in at least one device member, helping the user to optimize the brewing
  • the proposed device can be used as a botanical brewer and infuser. In this case, the user immerses the device in a glass of liquid and the infusion starts.
  • the device can also be conventionally used as a drinking straw wherein the user draws the liquid with it.
  • the same device can be utilized as an inhalator. In this case the user pulls the device out of the liquid and inhales from it. The aroma extraction is immediate.
  • FIG. 1 is an illustration of the sectional view of the device and its members:
  • Bottom cap cuts, facilitating water and air flow
  • Top infusion regulator cap opening and closing the micro openings of smaller diameter elongated inner rod by twisting
  • FIG. 2 is an illustration with horizontal cross-sectional examples for this device:
  • FIG. 3 is an illustration depicting examples of longitudinal cross-sectional shape for this device:
  • FIG. 4 is an illustration depicting a capsule and a funnel with their members for filling the device with botanicals:
  • Rod bore blocker preventing botanicals to enter the central bore of the smaller diameter inner rod
  • the device integrates an infuser, a straw, and an inhalator, into one compact, multi-functional device that uses a variable-pressure, multi-stage, multi-layer infusion and flavor extraction method.
  • the invention creates a completely new experience allowing users to fully enjoy the flavors of botanical substances in both liquid and gas (vapor) forms.
  • the device addresses some of the limitations in the existing packaging and usage of the abovementioned botanical substances as well as straw designs and liquid infusion methods.
  • the proposed device has a nested design and comprises the following members : a larger diameter elongated outer member with a central bore extending fully throughout and micro openings on the side wall; a smaller diameter elongated inner rod, nested in the central bore of the larger diameter outer member, with a central bore extending fully throughout and micro openings on the side wall; an infusion chamber, formed between the larger diameter member inner surface (bore side) and the rod exterior surface; and infusion chamber caps with a central bore, closing the infusion chamber while enabling the flow of liquids and gases inside the central bore of the rod.
  • the device also includes: a flow regulator, nested in the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod, regulating the flow of liquids and gases by opening and blocking the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod; an infusion regulator, adjoining the larger diameter elongated member, regulating the infusion speed by opening and blocking the micro openings of the larger diameter elongated member; and a temperature measuring device, embedded in at least one device member, helping the user to optimize the brewing and infusion process as well as giving an indication on when the liquid is at desired temperature levels and comfortable to drink.
  • a flow regulator nested in the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod, regulating the flow of liquids and gases by opening and blocking the central bore of the smaller diameter elongated rod
  • an infusion regulator adjoining the larger diameter elongated member, regulating the infusion speed by opening and blocking the micro openings of the larger diameter elongated member
  • a temperature measuring device embedded in at least one device member, helping the user to optimize the brewing and infusion
  • the device members are made of one of the following materials: glass, metal, plastic, silicone, ceramic, porcelain, wood, paper, organic material, inorganic material, and a multi-layer material combining above-mentioned materials;
  • the device elongated members are not limited to any particular longitudinal and horizontal cross-sectional shape as the invention principles work with any cross- sectional shape; c) the micro openings on the side walls of the elongated members can extend throughout the entire length of these members or extend partially;
  • the device can is intended for both a single use (disposable) or multiple uses;
  • the infusion chamber width can vary, however increasing the width of the chamber will affect the liquid infusion and botanical compression rate which will ultimately have negative effect on flavor;
  • the infusion chamber design allows stacking of different layers of substances enabling a unique multi-layer brewing, infusion and aroma extraction;
  • O-rings can be used between stacked substances to separate and identify them;
  • the infusion chamber also acts as a heat insulator allowing the device to be comfortably held when drinking hot liquids;
  • the present invention is not limited to botanical use only as the device can be filled with minerals, vitamins and other organic and inorganic substances;
  • the device can be used as an infuser only, a straw only, an inhalator only, or any combination of the three;
  • the smaller diameter elongated inner rod is also a plunger for cleaning the device;
  • the flow regulator is gravity and pressure operated, allowing the flow of liquids and gases to pass through when the regulator is in upright position and the pressure in the rod bore equals the atmospheric pressure, and blocking this flow when the regulator is flipped or negative pressure builds in the rod bore;
  • the flow regulator reduces the risks of mouth bums from hot liquids when they are drawn too fast and improves inhalation experience.
  • the proposed device can be used as a botanical brewer and infuser.
  • the user first removes one of the infusion chamber caps and fills the chamber with botanical(s) (in stacks) with the help of a funnel.
  • the user then closes the chamber with the cap and immerses the device into a reservoir of liquid so that a part of the device is above the liquid level.
  • the infusion slowly begins in the section of the device that is below the liquid line. This is the initial first stage infusion, which is very similar to the one observed when a tea bag is placed in a glass of liquid.
  • the device can also be conventionally used as a drinking straw. In this case, the user starts drawing the liquid with it, creating a negative pressure inside the infusion chamber and rod central bore.
  • the negative pressure pulls the slightly infused liquid and further infuses it with the botanical substance(s) above the liquid line.
  • This is the second stage infusion characterized with a rapid extraction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are the building blocks of the aroma.
  • VOCs volatile organic compounds
  • the liquid absorption with non-volatile compounds, which are associated with the sense of taste, is also enhanced because of the variable-pressure environment inside the infusion chamber. In particular, a cyclical reduction in pressure is observed when the liquid is drawn and subsequently left to balance with the atmospheric pressure.
  • the infusion can also be multi-layered. Instead of mixing all botanicals into one substance and blend their flavors we can stack them in the infusion chamber. This allows the substances to semi-independently brew and infuse, releasing complex blends of tastes and aromas. The type of substances, their volumes, layer positions and the speed of drawing all affect the final flavor.
  • the same device can be utilized as an inhalator.
  • the user pulls the device out of the water and starts inhaling from it.
  • the aroma extraction is immediate.

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L'invention concerne un nouveau dispositif et un procédé de brassage, d'infusion, d'extraction d'arômes, de boisson et d'inhalation de thé, de plantes, de café et d'autres produits botaniques. Le dispositif intègre un dispositif d'infusion, une paille et un inhalateur, en un dispositif multi-fonctionnel compact qui utilise un procédé d'infusion et d'extraction d'arômes, multi-étape, multicouche, à pression variable. L'invention crée une expérience complètement nouvelle permettant aux utilisateurs de profiter pleinement des arômes de substances botaniques à la fois dans des formes liquides et gazeuses (vapeur). De plus, le dispositif résout certaines des limitations dans l'emballage existant et l'utilisation des substances botaniques susmentionnées ainsi que des conceptions de pailles et des procédés d'infusion dans des liquides.
PCT/US2018/045290 2018-08-04 2018-08-04 Dispositif et procédé d'infusion, de boisson et d'inhalation de produits botaniques WO2020032912A1 (fr)

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CN201880096343.9A CN112543607B (zh) 2018-08-04 2018-08-04 用于植物制剂的输注、饮用和吸入的装置及方法

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