BATCH CARBONATOR AND METHOD OF FORMING A CARBONATED BEVERAGE

摘要

A batch carbonation apparatus includes a housing defining a vessel cavity. The housing includes an agitation mechanism. The pressure vessel includes a cap that has a CO2 inlet and a CO2 outlet is provided. The pressure vessel also includes a seal. The pressure vessel is moveable into an out of the vessel cavity. A locking mechanism is provided and is attached to the agitation mechanism to removably lock the cap and seal relative to the pressure vessel. A CO2 source is connected to a plurality of valves where each valve has a differing pressure. A selection toggle is attached to the housing. A control mechanism is coupled to the plurality of valves. A user selects a desired carbonation level using the selection toggle and CO2 is introduced to the pressure vessel at a specified pressure wherein the agitation mechanism agitates liquid within the pressure vessel forming a carbonated beverage having a selected carbonation level. Also disclosed is a process of forming a carbonated beverage in a batch.

主权项

1. A batch carbonation apparatus comprising:
a housing defining a vessel cavity, the housing including an agitation mechanism; a pressure vessel including a cap, the cap including a CO2 inlet and a CO2 outlet, the pressure vessel including a seal, the pressure vessel moveable into and out of the vessel cavity; a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism connected to the agitation mechanism and removably locking the cap and seal relative to the pressure vessel; a CO2 source, a plurality of valves connected to the CO2 source, each valve having a differing pressure; a selection toggle attached to the housing; a control mechanism connected to the plurality of valves; wherein a user selects a desired carbonation level using the selection toggle and CO2 is introduced to the pressure vessel at a specified pressure wherein the agitation mechanism agitates liquid within the pressure vessel forming a carbonated beverage having a selected carbonation level.