Temperature-Controlled Liquid Infusing Device

摘要

An invention for infusing liquids, such as beer or wine, at a desired temperature is disclosed. The invention comprises a fillable container to contain the infusing material and the liquid to be infused and a cooling system to maintain the temperature of the liquid at a desired level during infusion. The preferred embodiment can easily be connected to an existing beer faucet mount and has transparent sides to allow the customer to visibly observe the liquid as it is being infused.

主权项

1. A system for infusing liquids, comprising:
a fillable container with an interior adapted to contain an infusing material and a liquid; a first inlet with an opening adapted to receive the liquid; a liquid valve in fluid communication with the fillable container and the first inlet; a first outlet in fluid communication with the interior of the fillable container; and a cooling device in thermal contact with the interior of the fillable container to control the temperature of the liquid as it is being infused, wherein the cooling device comprises
a tube in thermal contact with the interior of the fillable container;a compressor in fluid connection with the tube;a condenser in fluid connection with the compressor;an expansion valve in fluid connection with the condenser and the tube; anda refrigerant inside the tube.