发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for cartridge-based carbonation of beverages |
摘要 |
<p>For carbonating a precursor liquid (2), such as water, to form a beverage, a carbon dioxide source in solid form (41) having adsorbed carbon dioxide is provided in a cartridge (4) which is used to generate carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid (2). A beverage medium (42), such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same or a separate cartridge (4) as the carbon dioxide source (41) and mixed with the precursor liquid (2) to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges (4) for the carbon dioxide source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making carbonated beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home, by means of a beverage forming machine (1).</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP2754376(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.07.16 |
申请号 |
EP20140163831 |
申请日期 |
2011.01.31 |
申请人 |
KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN, INC. |
发明人 |
NOVAK, THOMAS J;PACKARD, ROSS;PETERSON, PETER;GULLA, SHAWN |
分类号 |
A47J31/41;A23L2/40;A47J31/40;B01F3/04 |
主分类号 |
A47J31/41 |
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