Refrigeration systems for rapidly cooling food and drinks
US11634312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0047
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks. Some machines include a refrigeration system to cool food or drink in a pod. The machines include an evaporator defining a receptacle sized to receive the pod. The evaporator includes an inlet port to receive refrigerant and an outlet port to discharge refrigerant.
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