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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416170 | Carbonator with remote liquid level sensor A carbonator for a beverage dispenser is characterized by a carbonator tank that is placed at a generally inaccessible first location in the beverage dispenser. Liquid and CO2 are supplied to the tank to carbonate liquid in the tank and carbonated liquid ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7374156 | Equipment and process for the production of carbonated water A process for producing carbonated water having a high concentration, inexpensively and easily, involves using a static mixer having 20 to 100 elements so as to provide a value Re×N of 100,000 to 2,000,000, in with Re represents a Reynolds number, when a mixture of... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7329358 | Water treatment process A system and process for treating water are described. Water may be purified by passing feed water through an electrochemical deionization device. The water may be suitable for cooking, washing, and beverage production. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7288276 | Carbonation system and method The water carbonation method and apparatus of the present invention consists of a square mixer within a carbonated chamber. The mixer is partially filled with water. Carbon dioxide is then added above the level of water. A rotating member attached to the mixing moto... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7264726 | Nanocrystal-containing filtration media The invention relates to filtration media having nanocrystals of metal oxides, encapsulated in or impregnated into a binder matrix, which binds together particles of activated carbon. The filtration media can be compressed into a filtration block, has low pressure d... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7228793 | Carbonation system for enhancing the flavor of fruits and vegetables A carbonation system is disclosed that effectively controls the treatment of fruits and vegetables with CO2 gas, providing enhanced flavor to fruits and vegetables. One embodiment of the invention uses a microprocessor to preferably monitor and control th... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226631 | Method and apparatus for consumable powder reconstitution and frothing A method and apparatus for reconstituting consumable powder(s) with a liquid to provide a food liquid such as milk, cappuccino-type beverage, or soup with or without froth. The powder is introduced into a container and pre-wetted by an intersecting liquid spray. Fur... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7205018 | Carbonated protein drink and method of making An improved carbonated protein beverage/drink composition which provides a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 2% by weight to about 15% by weight, while simultaneously employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (p... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7185511 | Composition and apparatus for transferring heat to or from fluids A composition for effecting heat transfer to or from a fluid, the composition comprising a primary adsorbent material, such as activated carbon, for adsorption of a gas, such as carbon dioxide, and a graphite material in an amount of 0.01 to 80% by weight of the tot... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175164 | Method and apparatus for an oval carbonator A method and corresponding apparatus for an oval carbonator employ an oblong housing to provide an improved gas/water interaction area within the confines of the carbonator. The increased cross sectional area provides a larger water surface area, whereby an increase... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7094434 | Composite particles for beverage mixes imparting optical effect in beverages and methods of making same Composite particle comprised of composite particles in which edible core particles are encapsulated with a coating comprising a material that forms a propellant gas when contacted with an edible acid in a solution such that the composite particles independently move... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7041327 | Carbon dioxide as an aid in pasteurization The present invention provides processes to inhibit or reduce the growth of bacteria and other pathogens in a liquid by adding carbon dioxide (CO2) to the liquid, and thermally inactivating the bacteria and other pathogens in the liquid, wherein the added... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6981997 | Deaeration of water and other liquids Liquid such as water is deaerated by dissolving stripping gas such as carbon dioxide into the water while maintaining pressure, reducing the pressure, and then feeding the liquid into a vessel wherein a gas space is maintained over said water, wherein the pressure o... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6964789 | Soluble powder for espresso type beverage The present invention relates to a soluble coffee beverage powder, which, upon the addition of water, forms a coffee beverage having a foamed upper surface such that substantially all of the foam is made up of bubbles having a diameter in the range of 0.05 to 0.5 mm... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6935624 | Carbonation system and method A carbonation system includes a vessel for carbonating a liquid, a CO2 supply connected to the vessel so as to create a CO2 atmosphere in the vessel, an inlet diffuser through which the liquid enters the vessel, and an outlet pipe through which... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6918258 | Semi-frozen beverage dispensing apparatus A method of controlling semi-frozen liquid beverage in a dispensing machine having a bowl to contain the beverage, a motor to turn a helical auger blade within the bowl to scrape the semi-frozen beverage, and a compressor to cool the beverage. The method includes th... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6866877 | Carbonated fortified milk-based beverage and method for suppressing bacterial growth in the beverage Dairy or non-diary based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C, lutein, zeaxanthin and f... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6835402 | Carbonated fortified milk-based beverage and method for suppressing bacterial formation in the beverage Dairy or non-dairy based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C and folic acid in specifi... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6817951 | Novelty item An improved novelty item is disclosed. The novelty item has a container that receives a solid piece of carbon dioxide when the solid carbon dioxide contacts water vapor in the container a fog is created. As the solid carbon dioxide sublimates, the water vapor is emi... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6814997 | Soluble powder for espresso type beverage The present invention relates to a soluble coffee beverage which closely assimilates the texture characteristics of an Italian espresso, namely a beverage with a fine crema, but which has a reduced bitterness compared with freshly brewed espresso but which neverthel... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6761920 | Process for making shelf-stable carbonated milk beverage An aerated or carbonated milk product drink having a shelf stable pre-heated and pressurized ultra-heat treated milk product which has been carbonated with a gas or gases under pressure and packaged into a container. The milk product may be natural or artificial mil... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6758462 | Carbonation system and method A carbonation system comprises a vessel for carbonating a liquid, a CO2 supply connected to the vessel so as to create a CO2 atmosphere in the vessel, an inlet diffuser through which the liquid enters the vessel, and an outlet pipe through whic... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6742772 | Carbonating device The invention relates to a carbonating device for charging a liquid with a pressurized gas. Carbonating devices of this type are generally used for adding carbon dioxide or CO2 to tap water or so-called still water. According to the invention, the pivotal... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6737094 | Low-staining orange food coloring composition A low-staining orange food coloring composition and a process of producing such a food coloring is disclosed, as well as an orange colored beverage composition colored with such a food coloring composition and a process of producing such a beverage. The orange food ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6712342 | Hollow fiber carbonation Methods and apparatus for beverage dispensing are provided with a carbonator (12) that includes a plurality of hydrophobic hollow fibers (32). A pre-carbonation circuit (28) may also be included. A water treatment system (14) may be used ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6713113 | Foaming ingredient and powders containing it A powdered soluble foamer ingredient for producing enhanced foam in foodstuffs and beverages is described. The particles of the powdered soluble foamer ingredient are formed of a matrix containing carbohydrate and protein and entrapped gas. The gas is pressurised to... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6682766 | Beverage comprising an effective amount of flavanols as sweetness cutting composition The present invention relates to substantially alcohol free beverages having a sweetener system which ensures the full perception of the flavour system within the beverage while at the same time containing flavanols as a sweetness cutting material which r... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6601833 | Container for sparkling beverage and bubble generating means A container for a sparkling beverage which includes, on its inside bottom portion or surface, a bubble generator having a bubble generating portion for generating bubbles in such a manner that an aggregation of bubbles forms substantially the same shape a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6579449 | Carbonated water supply system In the carbonated water supply system 1, water supplied from the water supply 2 through the water supply conduit 3 is supplied to the carbonator 5 through the water supply valve 4 and high pressure strong carbonated water is produced in the carbonator 5 a... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6461650 | Preparation for supplementing a beverage and method for enriching a beverage in calcium and magnesium The invention concerns a preparation for supplementing a beverage as a combined product for simultaneous or separate use or to be formed in situ comprising an efficient dose of calcium carbonate or of magnesium hydroxycarbonate in a Ca/Mg weight ratio ran... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6426111 | Effervescent mixtures and methods of making This invention describes compositions of meltable organic acid and carbonate salt suitable for providing effervescence when dissolved in water and protection for additional ingredients from oxidation or reaction with atmospheric moisture during storage. I... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6403137 | Method of producing a frothed liquid The method involves the steps of filling a plastic container to between 20% to 50% capacity, then filling the remaining headspace with pressurized gas, for example between 20 psi and 150 psi, and sealing the container. Once the contents have reached equil... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6403129 | Carbonated fortified milk-based beverage and method of making carbonated fortified milk-based beverage for the supplementation of essential nutrients in the human diet Dairy or non-dairy based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C and folic acid... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6401598 | Tap carbonation concentrator A method and apparatus for improving the carbonation in a soda fountain drink when served in a cup. A carbonation concentrator is inserted between the fountain head and the bottom portion of the cup (e.g., at the top of the ice) to cause backpressure at a... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6355292 | Precarbonation process to reduce foaming The tendency of carbonated beverage to generate excessive foam when it is produced and bottled is reduced in a process including: (a) providing water or a mixture of water and syrup, which contains oxygen or air dissolved therein, and maintaining a pressu... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6340654 | Freshness-retaining agent and method for agricultural/horticultural products A freshness-retaining agent for an agricultural or horticultural product comprises an organic acid and a hydrgencarbonate. The organic acid may preferably be an organic acid which in the presence of water given off from the agricultural or horticultural p... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6299925 | Effervescent green tea extract formulation A solid state water soluble formulation in granular or tablet form is provided. The formulation is a natural products formulation containing a green tea plant extract in combination with other ingredients which create an effervescent liquid composition up... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6210737 | Process of beverage preparation A process for improving beverage quality and increasing syrup yield within a beverage proportioning system. After reducing the alkalinity of the water and determining the acidity of the finished syrup component, sugar is added to the finished syrup in a q... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6190713 | Process and a device for headspace foaming of containers filled with carbonated beverages A process for the foaming of the headspace of containers filled with carbonated beverages, wherein, after the filling of the beverages into the containers, the containers are transferred to a foaming area, in which an electromagnetic beam, preferably a la... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6161819 | Carbonator cartridge unit for a beverage dispenser system A beverage dispenser system for forming a desired beverage, includes a beverage dispensing assembly and a carbonator cartridge unit removably secured to the beverage dispensing assembly for providing a supply of carbonated water to the beverage dispensing... | 12/19/2000 |
