In-line carbonation system
US10456757B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/15
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for carbonating a liquid in a pressurizable vessel, including first connecting a vessel with a carbon dioxide tank, wherein said vessel contains a liquid. A vessel can then be pressurized with carbon dioxide to a desired first pressure. A pump is activated to circulate the liquid through a hose out of the vessel to a fitting assembly and out of the fitting assembly back into the vessel. While the liquid is flowing through the fitting assembly carbon dioxide is introduced to the liquid at a second pressure level, wherein the second pressure is greater than said first pressure. After a pre-determined period of time the pump is deactivated and the carbon dioxide can cease to be introduced to the liquid flowing through the fitting assembly.
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