B01F2101/15

Fluid handling apparatus and fluid tank system

A fluid handling apparatus for ejecting fluid into a tank and draining fluid from the tank comprises: a fluid duct for draining/supplying fluid from/to the tank, the fluid duct configured for fluid communication with a tank opening at a tank bottom; a fluid inlet pipe for supplying fluid to the tank, the fluid inlet pipe extending at least partly through the fluid duct and configured to extend through the tank opening into the tank; a rotary fluid ejection device in fluid communication with the fluid inlet pipe; and a rotary drive shaft extending at least partly inside the fluid inlet pipe, the rotary drive shaft being rotatably connected to the rotary fluid ejection device. Also disclosed is a fluid tank system comprising a tank and a fluid handling apparatus, and a method for mixing beer or wort with solid hops material in a tank by a fluid handling apparatus.

System for Controlling the Concentration of Single and Multiple Dissolved Gases in Beverages
20210179983 · 2021-06-17 ·

A system and method of controlling a concentration of one or more gases dissolved in a beverage is disclosed. The system includes a saturation tank having a gas head space, a brite tank, and a beverage supply system to pass the beverage between the saturation tank and the brite tank. A beverage supersaturated with the gas from the head space is formed in the saturation tank. The supersaturated beverage is passed from the saturation tank to the brite tank. Once the amount of gas added to the beverage exceeds saturation, some of the gas escapes from solution from the beverage and the pressure in the brite tank increases. Once the pressure within the brite tank reaches a pre-defined pressure, a pump supplying the beverage to the saturation tank is shut-off and the inlet and outlet valves of the brite tank are closed.

Apparatus, systems and methods for dispensing drinks, food, and other liquids
11027961 · 2021-06-08 ·

Systems for filling and dispensing free-flowing contents into and out of a container, the container comprising: a top and a bottom, a plurality of vertical walls extending between the bottom and the top, an ice portal disposed in the top, the ice portal having a removable cap for filling an ice chamber with ice, a removable container cap, a tube vertically disposed in the container cap, the tube extending between a beverage bag and a gate valve above the container cap, an air hose disposed in the container cap parallel with the tube, an air bag attached to a bottom end of the air hose, the air bag being adjacent to the beverage bag, such that a volume between the bags and an interior of the plurality of vertical walls is the ice chamber, and a beverage flow portal protruding longitudinally from a side of the gate valve.

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING DRINKS, FOOD, AND OTHER LIQUIDS
20210094814 · 2021-04-01 ·

Systems for filling and dispensing free-flowing contents into and out of a container, the container comprising: a top and a bottom, a plurality of vertical walls extending between the bottom and the top, an ice portal disposed in the top, the ice portal having a removable cap for filling an ice chamber with ice, a removable container cap, a tube vertically disposed in the container cap, the tube extending between a beverage bag and a gate valve above the container cap, an air hose disposed in the container cap parallel with the tube, an air bag attached to a bottom end of the air hose, the air bag being adjacent to the beverage bag, such that a volume between the bags and an interior of the plurality of vertical walls is the ice chamber, and a beverage flow portal protruding longitudinally from a side of the gate valve.

Method for controlling the concentration of single and multiple dissolved gases in beverages

A system and method of controlling a concentration of one or more gases dissolved in a beverage is included. The system includes a saturation tank having a gas head space, a brite tank, and a beverage supply system to pass the beverage between the saturation tank and the brite tank. A beverage supersaturated with the gas from the head space is formed in the saturation tank. The supersaturated beverage is passed from the saturation tank to the brite tank. Once the amount of gas added to the beverage exceeds saturation, some of the gas escapes from solution from the beverage and the pressure in the brite tank increases. Once the pressure within the brite tank reaches a pre-defined pressure, a pump supplying the beverage to the saturation tank is shut-off and the inlet and outlet valves of the brite tank are closed.

IN-LINE GAS LIQUID INFUSION SMART SYSTEM

An in-line gas liquid infusion smart system, featuring a controller having a signal processer configured to receive signaling containing information about parameters or settings related to dispensing a non-infused liquid and a gas-infused mixture of gas and liquid from a dispense point; and determine corresponding signaling containing information to dispense the non-infused liquid and the gas-infused mixture from the dispense point, and also containing further information about the parameters or settings for providing to a remote controller for controlling, monitoring or troubleshooting the in-line gas liquid infusion smart system, based upon the signaling received.

Apparatus, systems and methods for dispensing drinks, food, and other liquids
10647564 · 2020-05-12 ·

An adapter having a female coupling configured to receive and establish a friction seal with a male coupling of an external device for inserting or extracting a liquid to or from a container, by applying a load to the male coupling after inserting it into the female coupling, the load being provided by the weight of a portion of the external device, the adapter being configured for insertion in a mouth of the container and secured therein using a stretchable membrane that fits snugly around the mouth of the container for obtaining a tight seal, the stretchable membrane having tabs for a user to grasp.

Magnet-actuated mixing device, system and method of use
10625224 · 2020-04-21 ·

A mixing device, system and method of use for mixing liquids in a container using a separate magnet in a wearable. The mixing device receives a magnet insert that is magnetically coupled with the separate magnet. The separate magnet is placed in a wearable and can be actuated by a finger or a hand, and the actuation causes the mixing device to move and rotate. An insertable stem on the mixing device can have different shapes or functional attachments for enhancing function of the mixing device in different embodiments. In some embodiments, the magnet insert can be stored together with the wearable.

DRINKING GLASS
20200069091 · 2020-03-05 ·

The drinking glass as disclosed herein may include a beverage container having a lower base and an upwardly extending outer sidewall terminating in an upper rim having an open mouth of a size and shape for select pour-in reception of a beverage. A visual pour line may be integrally formed flush with a smooth interior surface of the sidewall and integrally formed flush with a smooth exterior surface of the sidewall and provide a visual indication of an amount of liquid within the dinking glass, e.g., 16 or 20 ounces. Moreover, a central projection may extend upwardly from the base and to an interior of the upwardly extending outer sidewall and cooperate therewith to form a generally recessed annular moat therebetween. Also, an aeration tab may extend from the central projection and be positioned to disrupt laminar flow of the beverage when poured into the drinking glass.

ULTRASONIC BEER BUBBLING CONTAINER
20200048591 · 2020-02-13 ·

The present application relates to ultrasonic technology, and discloses an ultrasonic beer bubbling container with a good bubble foaming effect and less energy loss. The ultrasonic beer bubbling container comprises a cup body for containing beer and a base provided on the bottom of the cup body. The cup body and the base are separable; an ultrasonic vibrator is arranged in the base, and a through-hole is formed on the bottom of the cup body; wherein a part of the ultrasonic vibrator goes through the through-hole and extends to the cup body, thus to produce ultrasound and directly vibrate the beer so as to foam the beer.