摘要 |
An apparatus for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of contained liquids using an ultrasonic frequency transducer in either direct contact with the outer surface of a liquid container or through an intermediate layer of a gel, solid material or combination thereof. The intermediate layer may also include a sealed chamber of liquid. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is configured as an advertising device in a beverage dispenser commonly referred to as a "soda vending machine" to attract attention to the dispenser of those in proximity thereto. The inventive concept disclosed herein can also be advantageously exploited for the marketing of other beverages such as beer, wine, liquor, bottled water and the like such as in retail stores as shelf items or in special aisle displays. The present invention may also be utilized as a form of artistic expression or as a novelty item.
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