Mixing and foaming device
US10898023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/07
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention refers to a mixing and foaming device (300) for mixing a powder food or beverage product with a fluid and further foaming said mixture, the device (300) comprising a mixing, pumping and foaming unit (102), an air entry (30) and a fluid inlet (21); the mixing, pumping and foaming unit (102) comprising a pumping element (110) whose rotation allows both powder and fluid to enter a foaming chamber (121) of the mixing, pumping and foaming unit (102), where a foaming element (120) rotates relatively within the foaming chamber (121), subjecting the mixture of fluid, powder and optionally air to a certain level of shear stress which allows this mixture to mix and/or to foam. The invention further refers to a method for providing foam from a food or beverage product powder using such a device (300).
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