| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 426067000 | Having incorporated gas | 31 |
| 20080248164 | Supply Component for Liquids and Gases - The invention relates to a filled or unfilled supply component for gases or fluids, which is not required in order to carbonate, preferably, an upstream and downstream carbonator and which is, preferably, used therefore, preferably in at least one booster pump which allows a carbonated liquid to flow through, and, can preferably be withdrawn over at least one dispensing location. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090022851 | METHOD OF USING OLIGOMERIC POLYPHENOL COMPOUNDS AND BIOFLAVONOIDS TO ALTER BUBBLE SIZE OF SOFT DRINKS - Non-alcoholic carbonated beverage compositions have been formulated to incorporate polyphenolic compounds, such as oligomeric polyphenolic compounds or bioflavonoids. Carbonated beverage compositions including polyphenolic compounds were discovered to exhibit the effervescence of small bubbles without the presence of carbonation produced via fermentation. Xanthan gum and juice are optionally included in the beverage compositions to provide a synergistic effect with the polyphenolic compound on the carbonation effervescence. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090068313 | Oxygen-Containing Reducing Aqueous Beverages and Method of Producing Same - To produce oxygen-containing reducing aqueous beverages with substantial hydrogen content and very low oxidation-reduction potential in spite of their substantial oxygen content, such as water, mineral water, tea, coffee and juice beverages, the oxygen is dissolved under pressure of 1-1000 atmospheres using a gas-liquid contactor, and then the hydrogen therein is dissolved under pressure of 1-1000 atmospheres. These oxygen-containing reducing aqueous beverages can be consumed as reducing aqueous beverages for daily use, without giving rise to any health problems. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090252835 | Palate Cleansing Beverage and Method of Making and Using the Same - A beverage specifically designed for cleansing the palate, hereafter a palate cleansing beverage (“PCB”), is a carbonated beverage made of water, citric acid, pectin, sucrose, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, and carbon dioxide to cleanse the palate. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100062113 | HYDROGEN-DISSOLVED AQUEOUS SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR PROLONGING THE LIFE DURATION OF HYDROGEN DISSOLVED IN THE AQUEOUS SOLUTION - Provided is an aqueous solution in which hydrogen dissolved therein has a long life duration at low cost. Specifically disclosed is an aqueous solution having hydrogen dissolved therein at a concentration of not less than 0.01 ppm and not higher than the saturated concentration, wherein the aqueous solution contains a substance having a reducing aldehyde group and/or a glycoside hydroxyl group in an amount of 10 to 300000 ppm. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100092616 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A NICOTINE COMPOSITION - A method of producing a consumable nicotine composition includes blending a measured quantity of nicotine into a solution. A nicotine concentration is achieved in the solution of between 0.0001% and 0.1% and the solution apportioned so that each portion contains a precise quantity of nicotine appropriate for consumption in a single use by a single person. Each portion is introduced into a respective single-serving beverage. Another method of producing a consumable nicotine composition also includes blending a measured quantity of nicotine into a solution and achieving a nicotine concentration in the solution of between 0.0001% and 0.1%. The solution is likewise apportioned so that each portion contains a precise quantity of nicotine appropriate for consumption in a single use by a single person. Each portion is introduced into a respective beverage and each beverage packaged into a separate single-use dispenser. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100178389 | Consumables - Disclosed are sweetened consumables and methods of forming said sweetened consumables that comprise certain sweeteners and a compound of formula (1), wherein R | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110027423 | ICE CONTAINING PARTICLES FOR USE IN MAKING FROZEN ICE DRINKS - A process for preparing ice containing particles by preparing a liquid formulation that includes water, a glass transition temperature (Tg) elevating agent, a sweetener and a surfactant so that the formulation has a Tg of −5° C. to −15° C.; and spraying the liquid formulation into a cryogenicatmosphere that is at least 10° C. below the Tg of the formulation to form a frozen mass to form ice containing particles. These particles can be used for a variety of purposes but preferably are used for forming frozen ice drinks in a simple, rapid and convenient manner. This is particularly useful when a single serving of such drinks is desired as no special equipment to make the drink is required. The invention also relates to packaging for the ice containing particles and methods of making frozen ice drinks from the ice particles. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110086135 | Crystalloid electrolyte water formulation - A fortified liquid composition, comprising purified water, molecular oxygen at a level between 30 and 60 mg/l, and a combination of minerals in that purified water. The minerals include at least 0.002 mg/l boron, at least 0.0001 mg/I chromium, at least 0.045 mg/l cobalt, at least 0.019 mg/I copper, at least 0.086 mg/l iodine, at least 0.053 mg/l manganese, at least 0.36 mg/l potassium, at least 0.0003 mg/I selenium, at least 0.029 mg/l silica, at least 2.61 mg/l sodium, and at least 0.015 mg/l zinc. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110151058 | DRINK, HYDROGEN-REDUCED WATER AND PRODUCTION METHOD AND STORAGE METHOD THEREFOR - An object of the present invention is to provide hydrogen-reduced water which contains a relatively large amount of dissolved hydrogen as a reactive substance having a relatively high reaction rate with respect to active oxygen in human body, has a relatively high rate of temperature change, and therefore is able to efficiently remove active oxygen, and also provide a production method and a storage method of the hydrogen-reduced water. To achieve the object, the present invention provides hydrogen-reduced water, having under a predetermined temperature condition a rate of temperature change higher than that of a water not containing hydrogen therein. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110177201 | VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR INTERMITTIERENDEN IMPRAGNIERUNG UND AUSGABE VON TRINKWASSER - The invention relates to a method and an associated device for intermittently enriching and dispersing drinking water with gases, particularly CO | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110244079 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EDIBLE GAS HYDRATE - A method for producing an edible composite of gas hydrate and ice is provided, the method comprising the steps of contacting an aqueous solution with carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide at a sufficiently high pressure to form a gas hydrate, but at a temperature preventing this; and then reducing the temperature of the solution to form the gas hydrate and ice; characterized in that the aqueous solution contains from 0.01 to 5 wt % of an aerating agent. Frozen confections containing gas hydrates and methods for producing them are also provided. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110268845 | Apparatuses, Systems and Methods For Efficient Solubilization Of Carbon Dioxide In Water Using High Energy Impact - A method for the efficient solubilization of carbon dioxide in water through the use of high energy impacts is disclosed. The method can optionally includes mixing the carbon dioxide and water to form an annular dispersed flow, accelerating the carbon dioxide and water prior to the collision; providing a retention network to collect the carbonated water flow. Also disclosed are systems and apparatuses for practicing the disclosed methods. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120070540 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN-CONTAINING WATER FOR DRINKING - There is provided a process for producing hydrogen-containing water for drinking, by which the dissolved hydrogen concentration of the obtained hydrogen water can be more efficiently increased. A process for continuously producing hydrogen-containing water for drinking, comprising (a) a purifying step of filtering and purifying water as a raw material; (b) a degassing step of degassing the purified water supplied to a degasser; (c) a hydrogen-dissolving step of dissolving hydrogen gas in the degassed water supplied to a hydrogen dissolution device; (d) a sterilizing step of sterilizing the hydrogen-dissolved water supplied to a sterilizer; (e) a filling step of filling the hydrogen-containing water supplied to a filling device in a sealed container and transferring the filled water product to a heat sterilizer; and (f) a heat-sterilizing step of heat-sterilizing the water product supplied to the heat sterilizer, wherein part of the hydrogen-containing water obtained in the step (d) is returned to the degasser in the step (b) and the water is circulated through the steps (b) to (d). | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120177784 | Variable carbonation using in-line carbonator - An inline carbonation apparatus includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. At least one water orifice is linked to a water source and is attached at one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice atomizes water passing therethrough. A carbon dioxide source is connected to a carbon dioxide solenoid valve. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve is connected to a carbon dioxide regulator that is coupled to a carbon dioxide orifice and attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve is opened and closed for a predetermined portion of a drink dispense time providing a volume of carbonated and non-carbonated fluid which upon mixing achieves a desired carbonation level. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120189739 | Naturally-Sweetened Reduced-Calorie Base Syrup Compositions and Compositions Sweetened Therewith - A base-syrup composition is described, wherein the base syrup is made up of one or more non-nutritive sweeteners, an invert sugar, and other optional additives are included in a reduced-calorie beverage or food product to achieve a taste substantially similar to that of a full-calorie beverage or food product. The combination is suitable for use in reduced-calorie carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, wherein the products and the base fluids exhibit a Harzen color number (APHA) of ≦60. Preferably, the one or more non-nutritive sweeteners include one or more steviosides, a Stevia glycoside, a derivative of a Stevia glycoside, a glycoside of steviol, and/or a Lo Han Guo extract, including one or more mogrosides. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130171297 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT SOLUBILIZATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE IN WATER USING HIGH ENERGY IMPACT - A method for the efficient solubilization of carbon dioxide in water through the use of high energy impacts is disclosed. The method can optionally includes mixing the carbon dioxide and water to form an annular dispersed flow, accelerating the carbon dioxide and water prior to the collision; providing a retention network to collect the carbonated water flow. Also disclosed are systems and apparatuses for practicing the disclosed methods. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130183407 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EDIBLE GAS HYDRATE - A method for producing an edible composite of gas hydrate and ice is provided, the method comprising the steps of contacting an aqueous solution with carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide at a sufficiently high pressure to form a gas hydrate, but at a temperature preventing this; and then reducing the temperature of the solution to form the gas hydrate and ice; characterized in that the aqueous solution contains from 0.0001 to 2 wt % of an ice structuring protein. Frozen confections containing gas hydrates and methods for producing them are also provided. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130309361 | REFRIGERATOR HAIVING APPARATUS TO PRODUCE CARBONATED WATER - A refrigerator having a carbonated water production module integrally provided with a carbon dioxide gas cylinder having carbon dioxide gas stored therein and a carbonated water tank to mix purified water with the carbon dioxide gas to produce carbonated water. The carbonated water production module is mounted to the rear surface of the door, and thus it may be cooled by cool air in the refrigeration compartment and be easy to access, and thereby repair and replacement thereof is facilitated. The dispenser includes a carbonated water discharge channel into which carbonated water from the carbonated water tank is discharged, and a purified water discharge channel into which purified water from the water tank is discharged. Since the purified water discharge channel does not pass through the carbonated water tank, a user is allowed to selectively dispense purified water or carbonated water anytime. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140030383 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING WATER AND SODA - The device for supplying water and soda, includes at least a water feeding line ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140099405 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING SELECTABLE LEVEL CARBONATED WATER - An apparatus, method and system configured to produce and provide on-demand, immediate sequential dispensing of varying levels of carbonated water, such as carbonated water having a level of carbonation selected by an end-user, is disclosed. In one aspect, immediate sequential dispensing of varying levels of carbonated water is provided by varying the rate of agitation during a fixed agitation interval. The carbonating unit has a volume with an inlet in communication with a source of carbonating gas and noncarbonated water. An agitator is housed within the volume of the carbonating unit and is operated by a variable speed actuator. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140134296 | METHOD OF MAKING HIGH-OXYGENATED WATER AND THE APPARATUS OF MAKING THE SAME - An apparatus of making high-oxygenated water includes an oxygen supply, an exchange tank, and a pressure tank. The oxygen supply respectively supplies pure oxygen to the exchange tank and the pressure tank. The pure oxygen is dissolved in water in the exchange tank in a normal pressure environment to obtain oxygenated water. A slow-down unit is provided in the exchange tank to extend the time of the pure oxygen staying in the exchange to raise the dissolved oxygen of the oxygenated water. Next, the oxygenated water is drained to the pressure tank, and then the pure oxygen is dissolved in the oxygenated water in the exchange tank in a high pressure environment to obtain high-oxygenated water. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140199438 | METHOD OF SUPPLYING OXYGENATED WATER - A method of supplying oxygenated water is performed on a water tank, in which oxygenated water is received. The method lets the water tank supply a constant amount of the oxygenated water once, and then supply the water tank with water and pure oxygen to recover the dissolution ratio of oxygen of the oxygenated water in the water tank. The method may supply a constant amount of oxygenated water every time for the user to drink it up once. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140242218 | REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A refrigerator may include a carbonated water tank in which carbonated water is stored; a water tank supplying filtered water to the carbonated water tank; a carbon dioxide cylinder supplying carbon dioxide to the carbonated water tank; a dispenser discharging the carbonated water or the filtered water; and a controller, if the filtered water is supplied to the carbonated water tank and supply of the filtered water is completed, supplying the carbon dioxide to the carbonated water tank so as to produce the carbonated water, wherein the controller stops producing the carbonated water if a discharge instruction of the filtered water is input from a user or if a door of the refrigerator is opened while the carbonated water is produced. Filtered water and carbonated water can be selectively taken, and when a user wants to use filtered water or opens a door of a refrigerator while carbonated water is produced, the refrigerator that stops production of carbonated water is provided so that the user can be prevented from misunderstanding that the refrigerator is broken. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140242219 | REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Provided is a refrigerator including: a carbonated water tank in which carbonated water is stored; a water tank supplying filtered water to the carbonated water tank; a carbon dioxide cylinder supplying carbon dioxide to the carbonated water tank; and a controller, if the water level of carbonated water sensed by a water level sensor is less than or equal to a predetermined minimum water level, supplying the filtered water to the carbonated water tank, and if supply of the filtered water is completed, supplying the carbon dioxide to the carbonated water tank so as to produce the carbonated water. If it is expected that the storage amount of the carbonated water is reduced or the user won't use the carbonated water for a while, carbonated water is automatically produced so that the user is not required to wait while the carbonate water is produced. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140271997 | METHOD OF EXCHANGING GAS IN A PROCESS OF MAKING OXYGENATED WATER - A method of exchanging gas in a process of making oxygenated water is performed in a water tank. The water tank has a water inlet, a water outlet, a gas inlet, and a gas outlet. Water is received in the water tank. The water outlet and the gas inlet are closed, and the gas outlet is opened. And then supply the water tank with water through the water inlet to make a water level in the water tank go up and make gas above the water level escape through the gas outlet. Next, close the gas outlet and open the gas inlet and the water outlet once the water tank is almost filled up. Finally, close the gas inlet and the water outlet when the water level is lower than a predetermined level. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140356482 | METHOD FOR INFUSING CALCIUM PHOSPHATE IN WATER, JUICES AND WATER BEVERAGES - The present invention provides a method to solubilize and infuse calcium phosphate directly into water, water beverages and juices at very high concentration from which it is readily available for immediate and complete absorption. A premix of powdered ingredients including ground limestone, amino acetic acid phosphate, amino acetic acid citrate and optionally zinc carbonate, acidulants sweeteners and/or flavors can be mixed with the water, water beverages and juices. The water, water beverages and juices containing infused calcium phosphate do not require further processing and are readily consumable. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150024088 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING CARBONATED WATER - A system and method is described for providing different levels of carbonated water on demand. The system includes a pressurized chamber to hold at least one of water and carbonated water, a gas canister to dispense carbon dioxide (CO | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150037464 | FAUCET-INTEGRATED CARBONATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing carbonated water through a typical kitchen faucet. The faucet-integrated carbonation system can include a carbonated water reservoir coupled to a residential or commercial cold water supply line as well as a CO | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150327589 | METHOD OF IMPROVING SOLUBILITY OF ZINC IN ZINC-CONTAINING STILL DRINKING WATER AND SHELF-STABLE ZINC-CONTAINING STILL DRINKING WATER - The present invention relates to an efficient method of improving the solubility of zinc in zinc-containing still drinking water so as to extend its shelf life. This method comprises a carbonating step of said still drinking water with a low carbon dioxide concentration. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160088973 | CARBONATION TUBE - A home carbonation machine including a gas canister connectable to a carbonation head and a non-metal carbonation tube including an integrally formed metal tip set at distal end thereof and where the carbonation tube is connectable to the carbonation head in order to transport injected carbon dioxide from the gas canister to a bottle of water. | 03-31-2016 |
