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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4643083 | Alcohol-free wine and its manufacture A system and method of manufacturing an alcohol free wine beverage utilizes as a starting material diluted mature table wine which is thereafter exposed to reduced heat at low feed rates for a short period of time to strip the alcohol under high vacuum co... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4497348 | Apparatus and method for loading syrup and CO2 containers into a portable post-mix beverage dispenser unit A lightweight, portable post-mix carbonated beverage dispenser unit for use in small offices or small-volume locations is described. Flavored syrup is supplied to the unit from disposable sealed syrup packages which are plugged into a dispenser valving sy... | 02/05/1985 |
| 4493249 | Apparatus for dissolving soluble coffee Apparatus and method for making large volumes of hot coffee wherein soluble coffee (i.e. freeze-dried or other instant coffee) is mixed with a relatively small stream of cool or cold water and the resulting mixture is sucked into a relatively large stream... | 01/15/1985 |
| 4477477 | Wine preservation device and method A preservation device for wine remaining in containers from which a substantial portion of the contents has been dispensed. The preservation device includes a dispensing nozzle which is mountable in the container pouring opening and which is adjustable th... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4470999 | High speed, high volume coffee making apparatus and method Apparatus and method for the high speed, high volume making of coffee by preheating then superheating water, mixing with a liquid coffee concentrate and balancing heat demands throughout the apparatus to enable preheating of the receiving urn, storing of ... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4441406 | Pasteurization apparatus The over-pasteurization of a product in a tunnel pasteurizer can result when the normal movement of the product through the pasteurizer is delayed. Over-pasteurization is prevented by cooling the product in the pasteurizing zone to reduce its temperature ... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4423670 | Fermenting and carbonating apparatus An apparatus for fermenting and carbonating beverages comprises a container for holding a quantity of beverage to be treated. A cap for closing the container has a cup attached to the top thereof and a valve therein for permitting access between the insid... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4419927 | Decanter for reducing oxidation and evaporation of coffee The pot life of a quantity of decanter contained coffee is significantly increased by maintaining a substantial temperature differential between the surface of the contained coffee and the bottom contents thereof; and dispensing coffee from the bottom of ... | 12/13/1983 |
| 4416194 | Beverage pasteurizing system A soft drink beverage pasteurizing system, utilizing heat transfer units, is diclosed. The transfer units being operable to raise the temperature of the beverage to effect pasteurization and operable by suitable temperature controls, to recirculate the be... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4388338 | Method for preparing beverages in portions The present invention relates to a method and a device for preparing beverages such as coffee, tea and cocoa in portions in containers such as plastic cups, said containers being first partially filled with a pre-measured amount of flavored powder and the... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4376109 | Process and apparatus for disposal of noxious vapors emanating from wort and mash during production of beer in brewery installations Process and apparatus for disposal of noxious vapors emanating in brewery installations from treatment of wort and mash during the production of beer and for recovery of excess energy therefrom which includes passing the vapors emanating from the treatmen... | 03/08/1983 |
| 4361257 | Apparatus for reducing oxidation of coffee A top assembly which includes an elongate pour spout and movable follower element is interfitted with the open top of a coffee receptacle whereby coffee may be dispensed through the pour spout while maintaining the main body of coffee isolated from atmosp... | 11/30/1982 |
| 4357284 | CO2 Supply system for a carbonator device A CO2 supply system for a carbonator includes a CO2 cylinder containing a combination of liquid carbon dioxide and gaseous carbon dioxide under pressure at approximately 900 p.s.i.g., an openable end including a valve element dispose... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4343824 | Method for carbonating liquids in situ This invention provides a novel method and means for carbonating liquids in the container from which the liquids are served to the consumer with a minimum of carbonating gas and for maintaining and enhancing carbonation of the remaining liquid without exp... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4342710 | Apparatus for aerating beverages An apparatus for aerating for domestic use beverages, such as flavored water. The apparatus comprises a stand (2) with space assigned for a glass bottle (4) and with space assigned for a gas tube (4) containing carbon dioxide, and a sealing member (7) for... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4323004 | Installation for preparing multicomponent liquid mixes in production of strong alcoholic liquors An installation for the preparation of multicomponent liquid mixes in the production of alcoholic liquors includes a plurality of feed tanks, a dispensing pump unit for feeding respective ones of the liquid components, a plurality of suction pipings each ... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4316409 | Carbonated beverage container A closed pressurized container for producing a carbonated beverage of superior quality by providing for contact therein of water and a solid carbonation source. The pressurized container is designed to withstand the pressures and temperatures generated du... | 02/23/1982 |
| 4314768 | Syrup feed system for drink distribution apparatus of the after-mixing type A syrup feed system for drink distribution apparatus of the after-mixing type, comprising a mixing zone, means for dispensing syrup to said zone and means for simultaneously feeding water to said zone with which to dilute the syrup, the system comprising ... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4313897 | Gas and liquid admixing system Shown is a portable dispensing system schematically, with a motorless carbonator of the continuous flow type shown in detail employing a needle type valve that is removable as a unit for replacement or repair and which operates in combination with a float... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4304736 | Method of and apparatus for making and dispensing a carbonated beverage utilizing propellant carbon dioxide gas for carbonating A method of and apparatus for making and dispensing carbonated water; the method has the steps of using carbon dioxide propellant gas at a predetermined propellant pressure for propelling flat water through cooling coils and into a carbonator, pressurizin... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4304741 | Gas injection apparatus An apparatus for injecting gas under pressure into liquid held in a bottle 5, primarily for injecting carbon dioxide gas into beverages in order to make "fizzy" drinks in the home or other small establishments, comprises a base member 1 including a platfo... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4298551 | Appliance for making an aerated beverage An appliance for making an aerated beverage, e.g. for domestic use, comprising a casing in which is mounted a pressurized container of carbon dioxide which is controlled by a manually operable valve, the operation of which is worked by a finger actuable l... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4271097 | Gas and liquid ad-mixing system Shown is a horizontal model of a continuous flow motorless carbonator, which carbonates water from a pressurized source as it is drawn, with a pivoted float element connected mechanically to a gas inlet valve assembly and having an extended arm to receive... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4222972 | Method and means for carbonating liquids in situ This invention provides a novel method and means for carbonating liquids in the container from which the liquids are served to the consumer with a minimum of carbonating gas and for maintaining and enhancing carbonation of the remaining liquid without exp... | 09/16/1980 |
| 4218964 | Lid construction for fermentation container A single-stage beer fermentation container has a flexible snap-on lid with improved mounting means for the fermentation lock.... | 08/26/1980 |
| 4187262 | Carbonator and liquid level control A carbonator has a pressure vessel, a nozzle for introducing water and carbon dioxide into the vessel, a water level control including a reed switch and a magnetic float for sensing the level of water and operating the reed switch; a novel housing enclose... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4147808 | Beverage carbonation device and process A rigid composite body containing crystalline molecular sieves and having liquid-permeable channels extending in a substantially vertical direction from one surface of said body to the interior thereof, preferably to an opposite surface, is charged with c... | 04/03/1979 |
| 4121507 | Apparatus for mixing a carbonated beverage A plurality of different liquid flavoring agents is accommodated at static pressure in respective compartments having bottom dispensing valves, and the interior bottom region of each compartment is placed in communication with the atmosphere above the top... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4112828 | Reflux deaeration system A reflux deaeration system is disclosed which removes air from water used in producing carbonated beverages. Carbonating gas under relatively high pressure is conducted from a beverage carbonating mechanism to a water conduit for mixing with the water. In... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4108052 | Apparatus for producing alcohol from grains of starch materials A new and improved process and apparatus for producing alcohol from cereal grains or starch materials is disclosed. The process involves cooking or mashing very rapidly by electric means to prevent any form of hydrolysis of the starch prior to enzymatic h... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4093681 | Motorless carbonator A low-cost, motor-less carbonator has a housing having a fill chamber and a carbonation chamber. The chambers are maintained at different pressure levels to create a fluid movement from the fill chamber to the carbonation chamber. The fill chamber can be ... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4022119 | Liquid carbon dioxide carbonation apparatus A method and apparatus for simultaneously carbonating and cooling a liquid beverage. The apparatus includes an upright enclosed vessel with an upright coaxial carbonating column within the same space therefrom to define an upright channel. A source of liq... | 05/10/1977 |
| 3991219 | Method for mixing a carbonated beverage A plurality of different liquid flavoring agents is accommodated at static ressure in respective compartments having bottom dispensing valves, and the interior bottom region of each compartment is placed in communication with the atmosphere above the top o... | 11/09/1976 |
| 3987715 | Apparatus for the automatic preparation of beverages and liquid foods An apparatus for automatically dispensing containers of a prepared liquid composition in which a plurality of containers each holding the ingredients for a particular liquid composition are stored in a storate device and are delivered one at a time to a m... | 10/26/1976 |
| 3974758 | Apparatus for reducing oxidation of coffee A "pot life" of a quantity of coffee is substantially extended by materially reducing surface area exposure to atmosphere. In the case of a conventional pour type coffee maker this is effected by isolating the main body of reservoir contained coffee from atmos... | 08/17/1976 |
| 3934042 | Method and apparatus for the irradiative treatment of beverages Method and apparatus for the irradiative treatment of beverages such as milk, beer, wine and fruit juice, to sterilize or pasteurize them, in which the beverage is pumped through the system out of contact with the air. The entering beverage is heat exchan... | 01/20/1976 |
