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WO2025172727A2 - Systèmes et procédés de production de boissons gazéifiées - Google Patents

Systèmes et procédés de production de boissons gazéifiées

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WO2025172727A2
WO2025172727A2 PCT/GB2025/050302 GB2025050302W WO2025172727A2 WO 2025172727 A2 WO2025172727 A2 WO 2025172727A2 GB 2025050302 W GB2025050302 W GB 2025050302W WO 2025172727 A2 WO2025172727 A2 WO 2025172727A2
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gas
vessel
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cartridge
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Gregory Quinn
Alex Dixon
Jed TAYLOR
David Quinn
Nicholas HOUSTON
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Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B67D1/0003—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid
    • B67D1/0004—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid the beverage being stored in a container, e.g. bottle, cartridge, bag-in-box, bowl
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L2/00—Non-alcoholic beverages; Dry compositions or concentrates therefor; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L2/52—Adding ingredients
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    • B67D1/0042—Details of specific parts of the dispensers
    • B67D1/0057—Carbonators
    • B67D1/0058—In-line carbonators
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    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B67D1/0412—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers the whole dispensing unit being fixed to the container
    • B67D1/0418—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers the whole dispensing unit being fixed to the container comprising a CO2 cartridge for dispensing and carbonating the beverage
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B67D1/0468—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers comprising means for the recovery of the gas acting on beverages
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • B67D1/14—Reducing valves or control taps
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
    • C12C—BEER; PREPARATION OF BEER BY FERMENTATION; PREPARATION OF MALT FOR MAKING BEER; PREPARATION OF HOPS FOR MAKING BEER
    • C12C11/00—Fermentation processes for beer
    • C12C11/11—Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation, or concentration
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    • C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
    • C12C—BEER; PREPARATION OF BEER BY FERMENTATION; PREPARATION OF MALT FOR MAKING BEER; PREPARATION OF HOPS FOR MAKING BEER
    • C12C13/00—Brewing devices, not covered by a single group of C12C1/00 - C12C12/04
    • C12C13/10—Home brew equipment
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B67D2001/0475—Type of gas or gas mixture used, other than pure CO2
    • B67D2001/0481—Single inert gas, e.g. N2
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
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    • B67D2001/0475—Type of gas or gas mixture used, other than pure CO2
    • B67D2001/0487—Mixture of gases, e.g. N2 + CO2

Definitions

  • Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to producing beverages, and more specifically a versatile beverage device, utility dock, cartridge, tap assembly, adaptor, kit, and beverage making system adapted to produce a wide variety of different gas-infused beverages in the home environment.
  • the desire to make beverages has become increasingly popular in recent years.
  • the rise in popularity can be attributed to several factors, for instance, the desire to make and drink freshly made beverages (e.g., freshly brewed beer) while decreasing waste by reducing the number of beverage containers disposed of in landfills.
  • the ability to produce certain beverages at home is impractical based on the space, temperature, equipment, and utility requirements needed therefor.
  • Home brews can vary in quality despite the best efforts of the person or people brewing them, and it is difficult for a home brewer to consistently brew gas-containing beverages at a consistently high quality. Even if brewed at a high quality, the beverage may deteriorate in quality when dispensing or tapping it into a glass, so that it is inadvertently a lower quality beverage at the point of a person being able to drink it.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed inter alia to a beverage making system including a beverage device and a utility dock adapted to produce a wide variety of beverages within the home environment.
  • Beverage making systems including beverage devices, utility docks, tap assemblies, and methods for producing gas-infused beverages are disclosed herein.
  • a beverage device in accordance with an aspect, includes a vessel defining an internal volume.
  • An inlet is fluidly connected to the internal volume and defines an opening.
  • a tap assembly is attached to the inlet and is configured to dispense a beverage in the interior volume to an outlet of said tap assembly.
  • the tap assembly includes a handle operable to adjust a flow rate of the beverage dispensed from the beverage device.
  • the beverage device includes a gas cylinder configured to supply gas into said internal volume to pressurise the beverage.
  • the gas cylinder is inserted into the beverage device to fluidly connect the gas to the vessel.
  • a method of making a beverage with the brewing device includes adding ingredients into the vessel, infusing gas into the vessel to produce a gas-infused beverage, and dispensing the gas-infused beverage via the tap assembly.
  • the beverage device further includes an adapter attachable to the tap assembly and configured to alterthe flow characteristics of the gas-infused beverage dispensed from the tap assembly.
  • a beverage making system comprising a beverage device including a vessel for beverage ingredients, and a utility dock configured to receive the beverage device to supply utilities thereto.
  • a beverage device as set out in claim 19.
  • This is particularly advantageous in that a single device can be utilised to make a plurality of different beverages which are either nitrogenated and/or carbonated.
  • This provides much greater versatility and flexibility for an end user in the variety of gassed beverages that they can make, particularly in a domestic environment (e.g. a person’s home) or potentially in the hospitality sector, such as a restaurant or bar or hotel (e.g. a hotel room).
  • a domestic environment e.g. a person’s home
  • the hospitality sector such as a restaurant or bar or hotel (e.g. a hotel room).
  • it provides versatility / flexibility because it is no longer necessary to own or provide multiple different beverage making devices in order to make different nitrogenated and/or carbonated beverages.
  • a beverage device as set out in claim 28. This is particularly advantageous in that the beverage device can be easily replenished with gas via the cartridge, and also that it can be used to make different beverages by use of different cartridges and different ingredient kits.
  • a beverage device or a utility dock (also known as a plinth or utility plinth) therefor, as set out in claim 30.
  • a utility dock also known as a plinth or utility plinth
  • pressure and/or temperature can be controlled or managed when making a beverage, for example during any one, some or all of fermentation, conditioning and dispensing of the beverage.
  • This can result in higher quality beverages, particularly home brews (i.e. in a domestic environment), where it has conventionally been more difficult for an amateur brewer (even if experienced) to consistently achieve the same quality of beverage as that made and provided by a commercial entity.
  • a beverage making system as set out in claim 42.
  • the advantages are similar to those of the sixth aspect.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an example cap and collector according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 B illustrate a side view of a beverage device according to another embodiment.
  • FIGS. 37A-37C illustrate schematic representations of a tap assembly for a beverage device with an in-line gas diffusion device, according to embodiments.
  • the first or second opening 14a or 14b may be dimensioned and define a contour configured to engage with and receive an accessory (e.g., a pressure gauge, a thermometer, a timer, a heater, a threaded bottle containing ingredients (e.g., hop oils, flavourings, etc.)) comprising a mating contour.
  • an accessory e.g., a pressure gauge, a thermometer, a timer, a heater, a threaded bottle containing ingredients (e.g., hop oils, flavourings, etc.)
  • the first or the second opening 14a or 14b may comprise a thread pattern, or a female quick-connect coupler (e.g., a spring-loaded quick connect fitting) configured to engage with a male quickconnect coupler on the accessory.
  • the tap assembly 100 may be connected to the inlet 11 in other ways, for example, via removable fasteners (e.g., set screws, self-locking fasteners), removable pins, resilient snaps, clips, quick connect couplers or fittings, spring loaded detent pins, and the like.
  • the tap assembly 100 includes a body 108 (FIG. 8A) comprising a first portion 110, a second portion 120, and a third portion 130.
  • the first portion 110 includes a spout 112 extending downward therefrom that defines an outlet 104 of the tap assembly 100.
  • An annular, threaded opening 112a (FIG.
  • an actuator assembly 170 may be arranged in the body 108 (e.g., the first portion 110 thereof) and be operable to adjust a flow rate of fluid (e.g., beer, a carbonated seltzer) flowing through the tap assembly 100.
  • the actuator assembly 170 may include a pair of opposing arms 172 (FIG. 8D) each defining openings 172a, 172b dimensioned to receive and engage with a respective end of a guide pin 180a, 180b.
  • the protrusions 176 are formed on opposite sides of the arms 172 and extend laterally outward therefrom and through openings 110a (FIG. 8C) formed in the first portion 110 of the body 108 (on opposing sides thereof).
  • the tap assembly 100 may also include a shank 196 (FIG. 8B) with a piston 200 attached thereto, and a plate 190 formed on a distal end 196a of the shank 196.
  • the plate 190 may define guide slots 190a, 190b (FIG. 8D) dimensioned to receive a respective guide pin 180a, 180b of the actuator assembly 170 therethrough.
  • the actuator assembly 170 is operable to at least partially extend or retract the shank 196 (and the piston 200 connected to the shank 196) out of or into the third portion 130 of the body 108, as discussed in detail below.
  • the piston 200 defines a cavity 200a (FIG. 8C) dimensioned to receive a portion of the shank 196 therein.
  • the shank 196 may be secured to the piston 200 via fasteners (e.g., a set screw, a crimped fitting, or any other suitable fastener) or an adhesive.
  • the piston 200 defines a contoured surface 200b that is dimensioned to be received by a cavity 130a (FIG. 8C) of the third portion 130, wherein the cavity 130a defines a mating contoured inner surface 130b.
  • the contoured surfaces are conical surfaces, although it is contemplated that the contoured surfaces may comprise other shapes (e.g., curved mating surfaces).
  • a spring 210 is attached to the shank 196 and is biased to urge the shank 196 (and the piston 200) in a first direction D1 (e.g., toward a high-pressure zone inside the vessel).
  • a receiving element or seal 211 may be disposed between the piston 200 and the spring 211 and define a space 211a for receiving the spring 210.
  • the seal 211 includes a lip 211 b that engages a proximal end 200c of the piston 200 and is configured to preclude liquid in the tap assembly 100 from entering the space where the spring is arranged.
  • the second portion 120 may define a wall 122 extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis x of the tap assembly 100.
  • the wall 122 at least partly demarcates an annular chamber 124 of the tap assembly 100.
  • a plurality of openings 120a extend through the wall 122.
  • the openings 120a are positioned radially about a central opening 120b and are configured to permit air (from an external environment) to pass through the wall 122 and into the annular chamber 124, for example, when there is a pressure differential between opposing sides of the wall 122, e.g., when the volume of fluid under gravity creates a negative pressure inside the chamber 124 drawing air therein through the openings 120a.
  • a valve 124 may be disposed in the central opening 120b to preclude liquid in the annular chamber 124 from leaking out of the annular chamber 124 when the piston 200 is urged toward the resting or closed position, i.e., when the piston 200 is biased into the third portion 130 of the body 108.
  • This aspect of the present disclosure is advantageous insofar as it precludes the tap assembly 100 from leaking, for example, when residual liquid remains in the annular chamber 124 after the piston 200 has been fully extended or nested into the third portion 130 to preclude fluid from flowing therethrough.
  • the handle 140 may be pivoted outwardly (e.g., away from the beverage device) when it is desired to dispense a beverage from the beverage device 10. Specifically, rotating the handle 140 will cause the arms 144 (FIG. 8A) thereof to rotate and urge the protrusions 176 of the actuator assembly (FIG. 8D) to concurrently rotate. The foregoing rotation will cause the arms 172 of the actuator assembly 170 to simultaneously rotate, thereby urging the guide pins 180a, 180b (FIGS. 8D, 8F) of the actuator assembly 170 to move from a first position (FIG. 8F) toward a second position (FIG. 8G).
  • rotating the handle 140 will cause the arms 144 (FIG. 8A) thereof to rotate and urge the protrusions 176 of the actuator assembly (FIG. 8D) to concurrently rotate.
  • the foregoing rotation will cause the arms 172 of the actuator assembly 170 to simultaneously rotate, thereby urging the guide pins 180a, 180b (FIGS. 8D, 8F
  • pin 180a is a driver pin (e.g., configured to urge the shank 196 to extend (forward) or retract (rearward)), and pin 180b embodies a pivot pin, enabling the handle 140 to pivot.
  • the forward motion of the shank 196 will cause the piston 200 to also move forward by virtue of their connection, thereby permitting a liquid (e.g., a pressurised liquid in the vessel 20 - FIG. 3) to flow into the inlet 102 (FIG.
  • a gas supply source e.g., 60 in FIG. 6A or other examples of gas supply assemblies described herein
  • a gas supply source may be operatively connected to the vessel 15 (FIG. 3) to pressurise the head space (FIG. 6B) of the interior volume 20, and infuse gas into the beverage contained therein, e.g., to infuse carbon dioxide, nitrogen or gas mixture, including, but not limited to beer gas (e.g., a nitrogen/carbon dioxide mixture).
  • the beer gas e.g., nitrogen
  • the beer gas e.g., nitrogen
  • the formation of microbubbles in the dispensed stout will give it a velvety/frothy texture and a cascading effect as it settles into a beverage container receiving the stout as it is dispensed from the tap assembly 100.
  • FIGS. 6A, 6B and 14B various examples of a regulated gas supply for pressurising the vessel 15 (see, e.g., FIG. 6B - the head space therein) and infusing gas into the beverage therein (e.g., carbonating or nitrogenating a beverage) will now be described.
  • a gas supply source e.g., 60 in FIG. 6A
  • a regulator assembly e.g., 50 in FIG. 6A
  • FIG. 3 the beverage device 10
  • the regulator assembly may be configured to pressurise the fluid, e.g., by including a conduit that supplies pressurised gas directly into the fluid (to agitate the fluid), as discussed in detail below. Pressurising the head space (or the fluid) in this manner is particularly beneficial for dissolving or infusing gases having a low solubility into the beverage, for example, nitrogen, which has a low solubility at atmospheric pressure.
  • the pressure in the head space of the vessel preferably is regulated and maintained at a low or first pressure between about .1 bar and .04 bar, or about .2 bar during fermentation, and at a high or second pressure between about 2.0 to 3.0 bar, or at about 2.5 bar when conditioning and tapping the beer. Maintaining a high pressure in the head space of the vessel 15 encourages the infusion of gas (e.g., a beer gas such as 70% nitrogen/30% carbon dioxide) into the beverage (e g., beer) therein. Because the head space increases (see, e g., dotted lines in FIG.
  • gas e.g., a beer gas such as 70% nitrogen/30% carbon dioxide
  • the regulator assembly may automatically switch the regulator assembly 50 from the first pressure relief valve 54 to the second pressure relief valve 56, for example, when a component of the beverage device 10 is altered or removed in between fermentation and conditioning.
  • the automatic switchover may be prompted (via a switch) when the collector 24 (for yeast - FIG. 5) is removed from the beverage device 10 after fermentation.
  • the regulator assembly (FIG. 6A) may be plumbed to an external environment to expel gas exceeding the predetermined pressure relief settings of the first and second pressure relief valves 54 and 66.
  • the beverage device 10 may comprise internal conduit or pipes (see, e.g., 76 in FIG.
  • the regulator 58 may be set to a first regulated pressure (e.g., a low-pressure during fermentation), and a second regulated pressure (e.g., a high-pressure during conditioning and tapping).
  • the first and second regulated pressure settings are preferably set to values slightly below the first and second pressure relief settings of the first and second pressure relief valves 54, 56, respectively, to avoid expelling gas from the head space wastefully.
  • the beverage device may automatically switch from the first regulated pressure to the second regulated pressure when the beverage device is altered, or a component is removed therefrom, for example, when the collector 24 (FIG. 5) is removed after fermentation. It is contemplated that a switch (e.g., a magnetic switch such as a reed switch) may be used for this purpose to detect when the collector 24 has been removed.
  • the device 100 includes a regulator assembly 150 and a gas supply 160 in a compartment 100a therein.
  • the gas supply 160 is a reusable cylinder that contains an appropriate gas mixture for the desired beverage to be brewed, e.g., carbon dioxide for a seltzer, nitrogen for a cold-brew coffee, a beer gas for a stout, etc.
  • the gas supply 160 may comprise a nitrogen/carbon dioxide mixture (e.g., 70% nitrogen/30% carbon dioxide) that is connected to the regulator assembly 150.
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B another example of a beverage device 200 is shown that defines a compartment 200a that may be accessed by opening a door 200a that pivots about a pivot axis 280a.
  • the compartment 200a is located adjacent to a bottom of the beverage device, for example, when the beverage device is arranged in a horizontal orientation (e.g., during conditioning).
  • the compartment 200a may define space for other components of the beverage device 200, including, but not limited to, a tap assembly 300 (FIG .12C) or brewing ingredients.
  • FIG.12C tap assembly 300
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B another example of a beverage device 200 is shown that defines a compartment 200a that may be accessed by opening a door 200a that pivots about a pivot axis 280a.
  • the compartment 200a is located adjacent to a bottom of the beverage device, for example, when the beverage device is arranged in a horizontal orientation (e.g., during conditioning).
  • the compartment 200a may define space for other components of the
  • actuating the switch 290 may change between a first pressure relief valve (operable in a low-pressure relief setting) and a second pressure relief valve (operable in a high-pressure relief setting).
  • the beverage device 200 may also include a switch (e.g., a slider, a rocker switch) or dial 292 to turn on/off the regulated gas supply.
  • a brewer may desire to brew a carbonated beverage that does not require a regulated pressure setting, e.g., wherein carbon dioxide generated during fermentation of brewing ingredients (e.g., yeast, a malt extract, water) is harvested to carbonate the beverage (e.g., beer) in the vessel.
  • brewing ingredients e.g., yeast, a malt extract, water
  • a beverage device 400 may include a cradle 450 dimensioned to accommodate and receive a gas supply assembly 470, including a reusable cylinder 472 and a regulator 474.
  • the regulator 474 may be shaped and dimensioned to be received by the cradle 450, for example, in a snap-fit manner.
  • the cradle 450 may comprise a receiving dock 450a (e.g., comprising a swivel fitting, a quick-connect coupler (e.g., a spring- loaded coupler, a cam-lock, push-to-connect fitting, a socket and sleeve-lock style, a quick-connect hose coupling, and the like) to connect to the regulator 474 to the receiving dock 450a.
  • a receiving dock 450a e.g., comprising a swivel fitting, a quick-connect coupler (e.g., a spring- loaded coupler, a cam-lock, push-to-connect fitting, a socket and sleeve-lock style, a quick-connect hose coupling, and the like) to connect to the regulator 474 to the receiving dock 450a.
  • a receiving dock 450a e.g., comprising a swivel fitting, a quick-connect coupler (e.g., a spring-
  • the regulator 474 may include mating features or fittings that enable the regulator to be snapped into the cradle 450a, thereby establishing a fluid connection between the gas in the cylinder 472 and the pipe or conduit 470 of the vessel 400.
  • the beverage device 500 includes a receiving dock 550 that is shaped and dimensioned to engage and mate with the external contour of a cartridge 570, comprising a reusable gas cylinder 572 and a regulator 574.
  • the cartridge 570 may contain a designated gas mixture and regulator (configured to regulate at a predetermined pressure setting) based on the desired beverage to be brewed.
  • the cartridge 570 may comprise a beer gas (e.g., 70% nitrogen/30% carbon dioxide) with a regulator that is configured to regulate the pressure in the head space (FIG.
  • the manufacturer of the beverage device and/or supplier of brewing ingredients may incentivise the user to collect the used cartridges via a discount, a free cartridge, or beverage ingredient kit (e.g., for a future brew) to encourage recycling.
  • the reusable gas cylinder 572 is a compressed-gas cylinder (e.g., a lightweight gas cylinder made from steel, stainless steel, or a composite material (e.g., carbon fibre reinforced polymer)) that has a fitting (e.g., one or more protrusions, grooves, openings dimensioned or arranged in a distinct pattern) configured to engage a mating fitting (e.g., one or more protrusions, grooves, openings dimensioned or arranged in a distinct pattern in the regulator).
  • a fitting e.g., one or more protrusions, grooves, openings dimensioned or arranged in a distinct pattern
  • the regulator and the cylinder may be fluidly connected.
  • the cartridge 670 includes a door 672 that pivots about a pivot axis 672a to restrict or grant access to an internal compartment 670a therein.
  • the door 672 may include a contoured surface or wedge 674 configured to engage a mating contoured surface or wedge 676 in the compartment 670a to urge a reusable gas cylinder 682 therein into engagement with a regulator 684 ofthe cartridge 674 (e.g., in a direction T1), thereby fluidly connecting the gas in the gas cylinder 682 to the regulator 684.
  • the cartridge may take on other forms. For example, referring to FIG.
  • a cartridge 770 may include a sliding door 772 configured to slide relative to a housing 774 that partly accommodates a reusable gas cylinder 682 therein.
  • the housing 774 and the door 772 may comprise an internal contour corresponding to the shape of a gas cylinder, thereby precluding the cylinder from moving when received by the cartridge. Sliding the door 772 closed may prompt a switch (e.g., a magnetic reed switch or other suitable switch) to fluidly connect the cylinder to a regulator therein.
  • a switch e.g., a magnetic reed switch or other suitable switch
  • the cartridge 770 of the present embodiment may be used to pressurise the head space in the vessel, for example, during fermentation (when the beverage device is in an upright orientation to encourage the collection of yeast in a collector (e.g., 5), or conditioning, when the beverage device is in a horizontal orientation.
  • the beverage device (see, e.g., 700 in FIG. 16) may include an access port (e.g., 770) for the cartridge, which fluidly connects gas in the cylinder to the vessel in the beverage device when it is received by the access port, e.g., when extended into the access port and secured or snapped into place.
  • the gas cylinder 682 may be removed from the cartridge 770 after a brewing phase, e.g., after fermentation, and replaced with another gas cylinder (comprising the same or another gas mixture) for conditioning. It is contemplated that the gas cylinder may include a mating feature, prompting the regulator in the cartridge to automatically switch from a first pressure setting to a second pressure setting, e.g., a protrusion that engages a switch in the cartridge 770 when conditioning, e.g., to activate a high-pressure setting.
  • the cartridge 980 includes a cradle 984 for a cylinder 974.
  • the cradle 984 may be shaped and dimensioned to correspond with a contour of the cylinder 974.
  • the cartridge 980 may include a regulator 986 and a needle 983 (FIG. 18E) configured to pierce a seal (e.g., at distal end thereof) sealing an outlet of the cylinder 974 when the cylinder 974 is received by the cartridge 980, e.g., to fluidly connect the cylinder 974 to the regulator 986.
  • the gas cylinder 974 may include a mating feature or protrusion 974a configured to engage with or prompt the regulator 986 to automatically switch to a pressure setting corresponding to the type of gas in the cylinder, for example, a pressure setting of 2 bar for carbon dioxide, or a pressure setting of 2.5 bar for nitrogen.
  • the protrusion may be dimensioned to deflect a valve actuating diaphragm to a certain degree or extent corresponding to the pressure setting.
  • the cartridge 980 includes an input device (e.g., a slider 985) operable to open an access valve (e.g., to fluidly connect the regulator 986 to a pipe or conduit (e.g., 470 in FIG. 13A) that supplies gas into the vessel).
  • an input device e.g., a slider 985
  • an access valve e.g., to fluidly connect the regulator 986 to a pipe or conduit (e.g., 470 in FIG. 13A) that supplies gas into the vessel.
  • the input device may take on other forms, for example, any suitable example of an input device disclosed herein.
  • the detector may engage or actuate a pressure relief valve 987 (with a variable pressure relief setting) inside the cartridge 980, thereby causing the cartridge to control the pressure relief setting of the regulator 986.
  • the detector when actuated via the collector attached to the beverage device, may engage or actuate the pressure relief valve 987 to operate at a low-pressure setting, for example, of about .2 bar when fermenting a nitrogenated stout.
  • the detector may detect when the collector is removed, for example, to actuate the pressure relief valve 987 to operate at a higher pressure setting (e.g., about 2.5 bar), for example, when conditioning or tapping the beverage.
  • a method 1000 may include fermenting beverage ingredients (e.g., ingredients from a kit including wart and yeast) during a fermentation step 1002, wherein the beverage ingredients are inserted into the vessel 2015 (FIG. 22A).
  • the vessel may be shaken to induce fermentation.
  • the beverage device e.g., 2000 in FIG. 22A
  • the beverage device may be oriented in an upright orientation, to facilitate the capture of yeast in a collector (e.g., 2024 in FIG. 22A).
  • a method 2000 of producing a gas-infused beverage may include similar steps as the method 1000 of FIG. 19.
  • the method may include a gas infusion step 2008, wherein a pressure in the head space (FIG. 22A) of the vessel 2015 (FIG. 22A) is regulated via a gas supply/gas supply assembly that supplies gas (e.g., carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a mixture thereof) into the head space or directly into the fluid therein (e.g., via a gas supply port 2017) for example, any example of a gas supply/gas supply assembly disclosed herein.
  • gas e.g., carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a mixture thereof
  • a high-pressure gas e.g., a beer gas
  • the introduction of a high-pressure gas e.g., a beer gas
  • a beer gas e.g., a beer gas
  • the introduction of a high-pressure gas into the head space (or directly into the liquid) of the vessel promotes dissolving the gas into the beer therein, while increasing the flow rate of the beer as it is tapped, e.g., to increase the flow through the nozzle 150 (e.g., FIG. 10E) and encourage the formation of microbubbles in the resulting beer.
  • fermentation may be done in a vacuum, to increase the rate of fermentation.
  • a pump e.g., a vacuum pump
  • an opening e.g., 14A
  • gas e.g., naturally produced during fermentation
  • the head space of the vessel may be harvested while the pressure in the vessel is below atmospheric pressure (e.g., in a vacuum).
  • the method may not include a fermentation or conditioning step, for example, when carbonating water in the vessel (e.g., 2015) to produce a seltzer, or when producing a beverage (e.g., a beer produced from concentrate (containing alcohol) that is mixed with water).
  • a beverage e.g., a beer produced from concentrate (containing alcohol) that is mixed with water.
  • making a beverage may include inserting beverage ingredients (e.g., concentrate and water) into the vessel (e.g., 2015 in FIG. 22A) during step 9002, and infusing gas (e.g., nitrogen, or carbon dioxide, or a mixture thereof) into the vessel (e.g., into the head space, or directly into the liquid as shown in FIG. 22A).
  • the method 9000 may include tapping the beverage at step 9006, for example, via any example of a tap assembly disclosed herein.
  • a receiving tank or cylinder may be connected to a pressure relief valve, for example, to harvest gas that is produced naturally in the vessel during fermentation (e.g., gas exceeding a pressure relief valve setting) that may subsequently be reintroduced into the vessel, for example, at a regulated pressure requirement that is lower than the pressure of harvested gas in the receiving tank.
  • the harvested gas may be used to carbonate or nitrogenate beverages (i.e., liquids or fluids) in the vessel.
  • the receiving tank or cylinder may embody a cylinder (e.g., 682 in FIG. 16) defining an inlet fluidly connected to an opening in the vessel or a pressure relief valve disposed in the opening.
  • the location of the inlet port maximises direct contact (e.g., surface area contact/agitation) between the pressurised gas (supplied into the vessel 2015 at a high velocity) and the beverage or liquid therein, increasing the level of dissolved gas in the liquid.
  • an infusion stone may be used to encourage the infusion of gas into the beverage.
  • the cylinders may include a fitting or mating feature (e.g., including, but not limited to, a particular thread/diameter, pattern, protrusion, coupler, or groove) configured to mate with a corresponding mating feature (e.g., a corresponding thread/diameter, pattern, protrusion, coupler, or groove) disposed on the regulator 2058 of the cartridge 2070.
  • a fitting or mating feature e.g., including, but not limited to, a particular thread/diameter, pattern, protrusion, coupler, or groove
  • a corresponding mating feature e.g., a corresponding thread/diameter, pattern, protrusion, coupler, or groove
  • FIG. 22B various features in FIG. 22B are linked to corresponding parts of FIG. 22A.
  • FIG. 22B various features in FIG. 22B are linked to corresponding parts of FIG. 22A.
  • the second column of features (indicated at 3010) relates to the features associated with the spout attachments.
  • the fifth column of features (indicated at 3030) relates to features associated with the hopper attachments.
  • a carbon dioxide beer cartridge may be configured to supply carbon dioxide into the vessel, and regulator a pressure thereof between 1 .5 to 2.1 bar, for example, when brewing an IPA or a lager.
  • the cartridge may be a general purpose carbon dioxide cartridge configured to supply carbon dioxide into the vessel to infuse water or flavoured water.
  • kits and accessories compatible with the beverage device 2000
  • a beverage recipe 3000 may not require an adapter, for example, such that the beverage being brewed or made directly exits the tap assembly at an outlet 104 (FIG. 10C) of the spout 112.
  • the beverage device may include meters, sensors, timers, or gauges, for instance, to provide the user with feedback concerning the pressure in the vessel, an alcoholic beverage content of the beverage therein, a thermometer sensing the temperature in the vessel, or a timer that may prompt the user to take action, e.g., to switch from fermentation to conditioning.
  • the meter e.g., a gas meter
  • sensors e.g., pressure sensor
  • timers, or gauges e.g., pressure gauge
  • the beverage device may include meters, sensors, timers, or gauges, for instance, to provide the user with feedback concerning the pressure in the vessel, an alcoholic beverage content of the beverage therein, a thermometer sensing the temperature in the vessel, or a timer that may prompt the user to take action, e.g., to switch from fermentation to conditioning.
  • the meter e.g., a gas meter
  • sensors e.g., pressure sensor
  • timers, or gauges e.g.,
  • FIG. 23B Other examples of spout attachments are shown in FIG. 23B.
  • the middle-left image in FIG. 23B depicts a second example of a spout attachment intended for use in dispensing a beverage at or close to the base of a beverage container, such as a beer tankard or glass (e.g. pint glass).
  • This spout attachment has an inlet, an outlet, and an internal conduit (e.g. cylindrical or conical, such as tapering conical, in cross-section) between the inlet and outlet.
  • This spout attachment is preferably long enough (i.e. has a major length of sufficient magnitude) to span most or all of a depth of a given beverage container, e.g. in may be between 5cm to 10cm long, preferably around 7cm to 9cm long.
  • This spout attachment can assist in better dispensing of a beverage such as beer.
  • the middle-right image in FIG. 23B depicts a third example of a spout attachment intended for use as a hopper for in-line infusion of a beverage as it is dispensed.
  • the spout attachment intended for use as a hopper for in-line infusion of a beverage as it is dispensed.
  • FIG. 23B depicts a fourth example of a spout attachment is similar to the decanter attachment of FIG. 23A, but adapted (e.g. sized and/or shaped) to fit into or to the top of a bottle, such as a wine bottle or beer bottle, for filling the bottle with beverage.
  • This spout attachment has an inlet, an outlet, and a chamber or hopper for receiving fruit (e.g. fresh and/or dried fruit) and/or other infusion ingredients (e.g. any one some or all of: one or more herbs, one or more spices, one or more nuts, one or more roots, one or more woods, one or more vegetables, etc.).
  • the chamber may be cylindrical in shape, although any suitable shape may be used.
  • beverage ingredients e.g., water, a beerfrom concentrate with water, water/yeast/malt, cold coffee, and the like
  • a beverage device e.g., a vessel thereof
  • a pressure setting is changed based on the corresponding beverage to be brewed, for example, a “Nitro” pressure setting of 2.5 bar.
  • a gas cylinder is inserted into the beverage device, whereupon the beverage is conditioned (e.g., refrigerated) at step 5008, and tapped at step 5010.
  • beverage ingredients are introduced in the beverage device, and a gas supply (e.g., a gas cylinder) is connected to a regulator assembly.
  • a gas supply e.g., a gas cylinder
  • the regulator assembly may be disposed in the beverage device, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, and the gas cylinder may comprise a fitting that is threaded into a female threading.
  • the gas cylinder may comprise a quick-connect fitting (any suitable example disclosed herein) that may be received by a mating quick-connect fitting.
  • a mode is selected corresponding to the type of beverage to be made, for example, Nitro for a nitrogenated beverage. In such embodiments, selecting the mode will cause the gas cylinder to fluidly connect with the regulator, and open gas into the vessel.
  • the beverage is conditioned and tapped, respectively.
  • steps 7002, 7004, 7006, and 7008 may be the same as steps 6002, 6004, 6006, and 6008, except that step 7002 may stipulate inserting a cartridge (e.g., 670 in FIG. 15) into the beverage device.
  • the brewing device may include a receiving dock (e.g., 450 in FIG. 13A).
  • the cartridge is fluidly connected to the vessel in the beverage device when selecting a mode, e.g., a nitrogen mode, a beer gas mode, a carbon dioxide mode, etc.
  • the beverage device 3010 may include a compartment with a gas supply (e.g., a gas cylinder, a regulator assembly, a cradle or a cartridge, etc.), a tap assembly with an adapter or nozzle, and a container or vessel 3015 (FIG. 27) for receiving beverage ingredients to produce a beverage.
  • a gas supply e.g., a gas cylinder, a regulator assembly, a cradle or a cartridge, etc.
  • a tap assembly with an adapter or nozzle
  • a container or vessel 3015 for receiving beverage ingredients to produce a beverage.
  • the utility dock 3500 may include some or all of a controller 3600, a gas control unit 3610, a temperature control unit 3620, a communications device 3630, and one or more sensors 3608 and 3609 configured to monitor, receive, and send operating data to the controller 3600, as discussed in detail below.
  • the controller 3600 may comprise a processor 3602 and a storage device 3604.
  • the processor 3602 may be configured to execute the disclosed methodologies and processes for producing beverages described herein.
  • the storage device 3604 may include one or more beverage making procedures or methods for making one or more beverage recipes stored therein.
  • the controller 3600 may be operatively connected to some or all of the gas control unit 3610, the temperature control unit 3620, the communications device 3630, and one or more sensors (e.g., 3608 and 3609) disposed about or within the vessel 3015 of the beverage device 3010.
  • the controller 3600 may be operatively connected to a weighing cell (e.g., 3501 in FIG. 29A) configured to determine a weight (and therefore a remaining volume of beverage, i.e., fill status) of the beverage device 3010 in real-time, e.g., relative to a tare weight of the beverage device 3010.
  • the weighing cell 3501 may embody a load cell or other suitable form of weighing technology, and that the controller 3600 may receive the weight data to derive the remaining content (volume) of a beverage in the vessel 3015 based on the recorded weight and density of the type of beverage being produced.
  • feet 3507 e.g., rubber feet
  • a sensor configured to measure a compressive load to determine a weight (in real time), and therefore a corresponding content (volume) of a beverage in the vessel 3015.
  • the controller 3600 may control the gas control unit 3610 and the temperature control unit 3620 to produce one or more beverage recipes defined by the one or more beverage making procedures.
  • a first beverage making procedure may include control data to produce a lager
  • a second beverage making procedure may include control data to produce a stout (e.g., a nitrogenated or dark stout)
  • a third beverage making procedure may include control data to produce a pilsner
  • a fourth beverage making procedure may include control data to produce an India Pale Ale
  • a fifth beverage making procedure may include control data to produce a cider
  • a sixth beverage making procedure may include control data to produce a wine (e.g., sparkling wine)
  • a seventh beverage making procedure may include control data to produce kombucha
  • an eighth beverage making procedure may include control data to produce a soda
  • a ninth beverage making procedure may include control data to produce seltzer water
  • a tenth beverage making procedure may include control data to produce a nitrogenated coffee
  • a beverage making procedure for producing a nitrogenated stout
  • beverage ingredients e.g., a malt extract, yeast, water
  • a first vessel pressure setpoint during fermentation e.g., a malt extract, yeast, water
  • a second vessel pressure setpoint during conditioning and tapping 100% carbon dioxide gas
  • a first operating time for fermentation e.g., a first operating time for fermentation
  • a second operating time for conditioning e.g., a beverage making procedure for producing nitrogenated coffee
  • beverage ingredients e.g., pre-made coffee
  • 100% nitrogen e.g., pre-made coffee
  • the processor 3602 may be any suitable processing device or set of processing devices such as, but not limited to: a microprocessor, a microcontroller-based platform, a suitable integrated circuit, one or more field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and/or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
  • a microprocessor a microcontroller-based platform
  • a suitable integrated circuit e.g., one or more field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and/or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
  • FPGAs field programmable gate arrays
  • ASICs application-specific integrated circuits
  • the storage device 3604 may be volatile memory (e.g., RAM, which can include non-volatile RAM, magnetic RAM, ferroelectric RAM, and any other suitable forms); non-volatile memory (e.g., disk memory, FLASH memory, EPROMs, EEPROMs, non-volatile solid-state memory, etc.), unalterable memory (e.g., EPROMs), read-only memory, and/or high-capacity storage devices (e.g., hard drives, solid state drives, etc).
  • the storage device 3604 includes multiple kinds of memory, particularly volatile memory and non-volatile memory.
  • the storage device 3604 may comprise computer readable media on which one or more sets of instructions, such as the software for executing the one or more beverage making procedures or methods, can be embedded.
  • the instructions may embody one or more of the methods or logic as described herein.
  • the instructions may reside completely, or at least partially, within any one or more of the storage device 3604, the computer readable medium, and/or within the data processor 3602 during execution of the instructions.
  • the controller 3600 may utilise various computing environments for implementing aspects of the present disclosure, including, for example, a computer, wherein the computer includes a processing unit, a system memory, and a system bus.
  • the system bus couples system components including but not limited to the storage device 3604 to the processor 3602.
  • the controller 3600 may be communicatively coupled to a user interface 3640 operable to receive inputs and display outputs concerning an operational status of the beverage device 3010.
  • the user interface 3640 provides an interface between the user (e.g., a beverage maker) and the controller 3600.
  • the user interface 3640 may include digital and/or analogue interfaces (e.g., input devices and output devices) to receive inputs from the user (e.g., a command data, for example, a beverage recipe specifying a beverage making procedure (and therefore control data therefor), a stop command, a pause command, a start command, and the like) and display the operating data of the beverage device 3010, including, but not limited to, the current beverage making phase (e.g., fermentation, conditioning, tapping), the beverage recipe selected (via the command recipe), a temperature of the vessel 3015, a pressure of the vessel (e.g., a headspace pressure at first port 3016), a hydrostatic pressure at a second port 3017 (e.g., the gas inlet port), the time remaining until the beverage is ready for dispensing, the time remaining for the beverage making phase, the type of gas being infused (e.g., nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or a mixture thereof), the current alcohol content, the type of gas (e.g., carbon dioxide)
  • the input devices may include, for example, a control knob, buttons, a slider, a touch screen, a camera (for image capture (of a tag or QR code on a beverage ingredient package corresponding to a beverage recipe) and/or visual command recognition), an audio input device (e.g., a microphone), and/or a touchpad.
  • scanning a code e.g., a QR code in front of the user interface 3640 may cause the controller 3600 to unlock the beverage device 3010, and commence a beverage making procedure, e.g., load a beverage making procedure from the storage device 3604.
  • the output devices may include dials, lighting devices, a display (e.g., LCD, OLED), and/or speakers. Additionally, the user interface 3640 may embody a graphic user interface (GUI) to present and receive information (from and to) the user of the beverage making system 3000.
  • GUI graphic user interface
  • the beverage making system 3000 may be configured to receive inputs from and transmit outputs to a remote device 3690 (e.g., a user’s smart phone, tablet, or smart watch, etc.) and/or a host device 3692 (e.g., a smart phone or laptop, etc.) belonging to a manufacturer or distributor of the beverage making system.
  • a remote device 3690 e.g., a user’s smart phone, tablet, or smart watch, etc.
  • a host device 3692 e.g., a smart phone or laptop, etc.
  • the remote device 3690 e.g., a smartphone
  • the user may input command data specifying a custom beverage recipe devised by the beverage maker or shared with the beverage maker from another beverage maker (e.g., via an App. provided by the maker or distributor of the beverage device).
  • the remote device 3690 may be configured to unlock the beverage device 3010 and commence a beverage making procedure retrieved from the storage device 3604, for example, by scanning a QR code on a beverage ingredient package or a QR code displayed on a website or television screen.
  • functions of the beverage making system 3000 may be accessible via an App. on the remote device 3690 or the host device 3692.
  • the App. may be used for data tracking (e.g., to access operating data retrieved from sensors (e.g., pressure sensors measuring a headspace pressure, hydrostatic pressure, gas sensor, etc.) or instrument measuring devices (e.g., flow meters, alcoholmeters, etc.) disposed about or within the beverage device) in real time.
  • the App. may be operable to send command data to the beverage device (as noted above) or to review beverage making procedures or feedback from a community of beverage makers.
  • the App. may be operable to send command data to the beverage device (as noted above) or to review beverage making procedures or feedback from a community of beverage makers.
  • the remote device may be operable to receive alerts (e.g., indicating that the beverage making procedure has transitioned to another phase (e.g., conditioning or dispensing), or that the beverage is ready to be tapped/dispensed). It is also contemplated that the remote device may be operable to retrieve a tasting guide (e.g., a procedure on taste testing), a scheduler (for scheduling a beverage making procedure via a calendar), or to retrieve software/firmware updates (e.g., that may be transmitted to the beverage device via the remote device or the host device).
  • a tasting guide e.g., a procedure on taste testing
  • scheduler for scheduling a beverage making procedure via a calendar
  • software/firmware updates e.g., that may be transmitted to the beverage device via the remote device or the host device.
  • the App. may be operable to initiate gas harvesting (described below), generate nitrogen, perform gas infusion (e.g., via a gas port 3017 on the vessel), or in-line gas diffusion (via a tap assembly as discussed below). It is also contemplated that the App. may be operable to initiate a sterilisation session (e.g., in embodiments where the beverage device includes a UV light source to sterilise the vessel), or to initiate pasteurisation of the vessel as later described. It is also contemplated that the App.
  • the host device 4692 may initiate a diagnostic procedure (e.g. when troubleshooting an error code).
  • the communications device 3630 may comprise telemetry or telematics for sending operating data to the remote device 3690 and/or the host device 3692, or for receiving commands (e.g., command data) therefrom.
  • the communications device 3630 may include one or more controllers for standards-based networks (e.g., GSM, UMTS, LTE, CDMA, WiMax, etc.), satellite communication networks, and/or wireless local area networks (e.g., WiFi®, Wireless Gigabit, etc.).
  • the communications device 3630 includes a controller for personal area networks (e.g., Bluetooth®, ZigBee® (“IEEE 802.15.4), Near Field Communication (“NFC”) to communicatively couple the beverage making system 3000 to the remote device 3690 and/or the host device 3692.
  • personal area networks e.g., Bluetooth®, ZigBee® (“IEEE 802.15.4), Near Field Communication (“NFC”) to communicatively couple the beverage making system 3000 to the remote device 3690 and/or the host device 3692.
  • the communications device 3630 may communicate with the remote device 3690 and/or the host device 3692 via a communications network 3680 that facilitates communication between the remote device 3690, the host device 3692, and the beverage making system 3000.
  • the communications network 3680 may embody a wireless network to facilitate communication over a wide area network (e.g., such as a cellular network (e.g., Global System for Mobile Communications (“GSM”), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (“UMTS”), Long Term Evolution (“LTE”), Code Division Multiple Access (“CDMA”), etc.), a satellite communication network, WiMAX (“IEEE 802.16m), etc.), and/or a location area network (e.g., IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, etc.).
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
  • LTE Long Term Evolution
  • CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
  • IEEE 802.16m WiMAX
  • IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,
  • the communications device 3630 may be communicatively coupled to the communication network 3680 over a public network, such as the Internet; a private network, such as an intranet; or combinations thereof.
  • the gas control unit 3610 is configured to perform several control functions (based on control data associated with a beverage making procedure) when the beverage device 3010 is received by the utility dock 3500, for example, pressure regulation (e.g., maintaining a positive or negative pressure), flow control (e.g., for gas infusion), gas harvesting, and in-line gas infusion (discussed below).
  • the controller 3600 is configured to control various units or aspects of the gas control unit 3610 based on control data associated with a beverage making procedure.
  • the controller 3600 may send a signal to the gas control unit 3610 specifying the amount (e.g., volume) of gas that should be supplied to the vessel 3015.
  • the controller 3600 may send one or more signals specifying vessel pressure set points (e.g., values) during each phase of the beverage making process (e.g., fermentation, conditioning, and tapping) based on control data for the beverage making procedure.
  • the controller 3600 may send a signal to the gas control unit 3610 to draw a vacuum in the vessel 3015 (via the first port 3016) based on control data for a beverage making procedure, for example, when it is desired to ferment a beverage in a slight vacuum (e.g., to accelerate fermentation, put less stress on yeast, or perform vacuum distillation to reduce alcohol content).
  • the controller 3600 may be configured to control the gas control unit 3600 based on operating data (e.g., in real time) during the beverage making process.
  • the controller 3600 may receive operating data (retrieved via one or more sensors or measurement instruments (e.g., pressure sensors (e.g., hydrostatic pressure sensors), flow meters, gas sensors, and the like) disposed about or within the vessel 3015) indicating the current headspace pressure, hydrostatic pressure, flow rate, gas composition, or operating time remaining (or any other example of operating data disclosed herein), and adjust the gas control unit 3600 based on the operating data, for example, to attain a pressure setpoint value, flow rate value, gas composition or other examples of parameters specified by the control data associated with a beverage making procedure.
  • sensors or measurement instruments e.g., pressure sensors (e.g., hydrostatic pressure sensors), flow meters, gas sensors, and the like
  • the gas control unit 3600 may adjust the gas control unit 3600 based on the operating data, for example, to attain a pressure setpoint value, flow rate value, gas composition or other examples of parameters specified by the control data associated with a beverage making procedure.
  • the gas control unit 3610 may comprise any or all of a gas supply unit 3612 and a gas harvesting unit 3616.
  • the gas supply unit 3612 may control the type (e.g., composition), pressure, and amount of gas supplied to the vessel 3015 (e.g., via the second port 3017).
  • a check valve CV may be disposed at the second port 3017 to preclude fluid in the vessel 3015 from flowing through the conduit C connecting the gas control unit 3612 to the beverage device 3010.
  • the gas supply unit 3612 is configured to supply gas to a pressure value (corresponding to a pressure setpoint specified by the control data) for the type of beverage being produced.
  • the pressure set points may comprise a first pressure set point (e g., during fermentation where applicable), a second pressure set point (e.g., during conditioning where applicable), and a third pressure set point (e.g., during dispensing/tapping).
  • the gas supply unit 3612 may regulate the pressure of the vessel 3015 based on a pressure set point of about .2 bar when fermenting a stout, about 2.2 bar when fermenting a lager, about 2.2 bar when conditioning a lager, or about 2.5 bar when conditioning a stout.
  • the gas supply unit 3612 may include a regulator assembly 3614 including one or more pressure regulators, for example, any suitable example of a regulator or regulator assembly disclosed herein.
  • the regulator assembly 3614 may be configured to regulate the pressure of gas supplied from one or more gas supply sources, for example, a nitrogen gas supply source 3672 (FIG.
  • a carbon dioxide gas supply source 3670 located inside (or operatively connected) to the utility dock 3500, a carbon dioxide gas supply source 3670 (discussed below), or a gas supply source located within the beverage device 3015, for example, inside a compartment thereof (see, e.g., FIG. 6B, 11A, 110, 11 D, 13A, etc.).
  • the gas supply unit 3612 may be configured to control the amount of gas supplied to the vessel 3015 via the second port 3017. This may be done via a gas mixing assembly 3615 including a mass flow meter, a pressure sensor (for monitoring a partial pressure of gas supplied to the vessel 3015), and/or one or more solenoid valves, as discussed in detail below.
  • the pressure sensor may send the controller 3600 operating data (e.g., a current pressure value), whereupon the controller 3600 may adjust the flow of gas supplied to the vessel 3015 based on a comparison between the operating data and the control data specifying a pressure setpoint based on the beverage making procedure, e.g., for each phase (fermentation, conditioning, tapping) thereof.
  • the gas harvesting unit 3616 is configured to withdraw excess gas from the headspace (e.g., via the first port 3016) of the vessel 3015, whereupon the excess gas may be purified, stored, and subsequently supplied to the vessel 3015, for example, when carbonating another beverage at a later time or date.
  • the gas harvesting unit 3616 may withdraw gas (e.g., carbon dioxide) generated during fermentation (e.g., based on fermentation of yeast, malt extract, water), purify, and store the purified gas, which may be subsequently reintroduced to the vessel 3015 to carbonate a beverage based on control data specifying carbon dioxide for a carbonated lager or carbonated water, for example.
  • the purified gas may be supplied to the vessel 3015 to replenish the headspace as a beverage is being dispensed from the beverage device (e.g., to maintain the headspace pressure based on a pressure setpoint value), or to maintain a dispensing/tapping pressure value (e.g., to provide for a consistent pour quality).
  • the gas harvesting unit 3616 may include a purification assembly 3617, a pump or compressor 3619, and a receiving cylinder or canister 3670 for gas storage.
  • the purification assembly 3617 may include any or all of a filter and a moisture collector to purify the gas and withdraw moisture therefrom.
  • the compressor 3619 may be operable to draw gas from the headspace and induce a flow thereof through the purification assembly 3617 and into a gas canister or cylinder 3670 inside of or fluidly connected to the utility dock 3500.
  • the gas control unit 3610 may also comprise an air supply unit (discussed below) configured to supply air to a tap assembly of the beverage device 3010 (for inline gas infusion), as discussed in detail below.
  • the cylinder 3670 fluidly communicates with the regulator assembly 3614 and the gas mixing assembly 3615.
  • the cylinder 3670 may be a removable cylinder, that may be replaced when it is expired, e.g., indicating that the cylinder requires hydrostatic testing.
  • the gas cylinder 3670 may be replaced with a gas cylinder full of gas, for example, when it is desired to bypass the gas harvesting unit 3616 and use gas that has already been purified via an external source, for example, via an industrial gas supplier.
  • the controller 3600 may send a signal to the temperature control unit 3620 to control the temperature of the vessel 3015 based on control data for each applicable phase of a beverage making procedure (e.g., during fermentation, conditioning, and dispensing).
  • control data associated with a beverage making procedure may specify a temperature set point value for each phase of the beverage making procedure.
  • the controller 3600 may control the temperature control unit 3620 to attain or maintain a first temperature setpoint during fermentation, a second temperature setpoint during conditioning, and a third temperature setpoint during dispensing based on control data associated with a beverage making procedure.
  • the temperature control unit 3620 may include a heating unit 3622 and a cooling unit 3624.
  • the heating unit 3622 may comprise one or more sources for transferring thermal energy to the vessel 3015, for example, one or more heating elements 3629a (e.g., conductive plates, heating coils, and the like). It is also contemplated that the heating elements may comprise inductive heating elements, for example, when the vessel 3015 comprises a metallic element attached to or forming part of the vessel 3015.
  • Heating the vessel 3015 to such high temperatures may advantageously obviate the need to sterilise the beverage device 3010, for example, with a liquid cleaning solution. Moreover, heating the vessel 3015 to high temperatures may facilitate the use of special yeasts, for example, a Kveik yeast when fermenting a beverage. In some embodiments, yeast may be added to the vessel 3015 (e.g., via a port 3028) after the beverage device 3010 has cooled.
  • the temperature control unit 3620 may comprise one or more thermocouples 3625 operatively connected to the vessel 3015, for instance, to measure a temperature of the vessel 3015 (e.g., the vessel wall) or of the beverage ingredients therein, e.g., a temperature of a mixture of water and malt extract, a mixture of water and a concentrate mixed with alcohol, etc.
  • the controller 3600 may receive operating data (e.g., temperature measurement) from the thermocouples, whereupon the controller 3600 may adjust the heating unit 3622 and/or the cooling unit 3624 based on the operating data and the control data.
  • the controller 3600 may adjust the heating unit 3622 and/or the cooling unit 3624 based on a comparison between the operating data and the control data (e.g., a temperature setpoint specified thereby) to adjust the heating unit 3622 and/or the cooling unit 3624 to attain and/or maintain the temperature setpoint.
  • a comparison between the operating data and the control data e.g., a temperature setpoint specified thereby
  • the utility dock 3500 may include one or more vibrators 3692 operatively connected to the controller 3600 and configured to generate vibrations to induce or accelerate fermentation.
  • control data for a particular beverage making procedure may specify that the vibrator be turned on for at least a part of the fermentation process/phase to vibrate the beverage device 3010 (to mix the beverage ingredients in the vessel 3015).
  • the vibrator 3692 may take on several forms, for example, a small vibration motor, a piezo device.
  • the vibrator 3692 (see FIG. 27) may embody one or more magnetic paddles disposed in an interior of the vessel, for example, disposed on the vessel wall (e.g., 3015) to facilitate mixing the beverage ingredients based on control data associated with a beverage making procedure.
  • the beverage making system 4000 may include a beverage device 4010 and a utility dock 4500 (shown schematically via a block diagram).
  • the beverage device 4010 may include features similar to those of beverage devices 10, 13, 100, 200, 400, 500, 2000, 3010, and the utility dock 4500 may include features similar to those of utility dock 3500.
  • the beverage system 4000 may include a plurality of sensors (e.g., pressure sensors, thermocouples, timers for recording the elapsed or current time).
  • the plurality of sensors may monitor and send operating data to the controller 4600 in real time, for example, during a beverage making process and for each phase thereof (e.g., fermentation, conditioning, dispensing).
  • the controller 4600 may receive the operating data, and adjust or control any or all of the gas control unit 4610 and the temperature control unit 4620 based on the operating data and the control data.
  • the controller 4600 may adjust or control at least one of the gas control unit 4610 and the temperature control based on a comparison between the control data and the operating data for a particular beverage making procedure.
  • the controller 4600 may adjust the supply of gas and/or a temperature to attain setpoint values specified by the control data based on a disparity between the control data and the operating data.
  • the setpoint values may include any or all of a pressure setpoint, a gas volume setpoint, a gas mixture setpoint, an air flow/pressure setpoint, a temperature setpoint, and the like.
  • the control data may specify setpoint values for each applicable phase (fermentation, conditioning, dispensing) of the beverage making process based on the beverage making procedure executed by the controller 4600.
  • the sensors include a first pressure sensor P1 , a second pressure sensor P2, a third pressure sensor P3, a fourth pressure sensor P4, a fifth pressure sensor P5, a first thermocouple T1 , and a second thermocouple T2. It is contemplated that there may be a lesser or greater amount of sensors in other embodiments based on the particular configuration of the beverage device and beverage making procedures executed thereby. It is also contemplated that the sensors may include a hydrometer for measuring alcohol (e.g.
  • an electrochemical pH sensor or probe for measuring acidity and alkalinity
  • a timer for determining the amount of time gas should be supplied, or for determining how long and when certain controls (e.g., one or more solenoids, flow meters, pressure regulators, temperature control devices, pumps, and the like) should be operated during the beverage making procedure).
  • the sensors may also include a gas sensor for measuring the gas composition of gas in the headspace. It is also contemplated that one or more gauges may be disposed about the beverage device 4010, for example, gauges to display operating data (e.g., pressure, flow rate or volume of gas being supplied, gas composition).
  • the user interface 4640 may display operating data (e.g., in real time) during a beverage production process, or the controller 3600 may transmit the operating data to a remote device 4690 or host device 3692 communicatively coupled thereto, for instance, to transmit example of operating data disclosed herein in real time.
  • the controller 4600 may be configured to manage the composition and volume of gas supplied to the beverage device 4010 based on molar weights of the constituent gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, nitrogen) being supplied to the beverage device based on the control data.
  • the controller 4600 may receive operating data (e.g., pressure values) from the second pressure sensor P2 and the third pressure sensor P3 to determine an actual beverage level (e.g., beer level) remaining in the beverage device 4010, e.g., via a hydrostatic pressure value recorded via the second pressure sensor P2, and a pressure value recorded via the third pressure sensor P3 (i.e., indicating the pressure of the headspace).
  • operating data e.g., pressure values
  • the beverage making system 4000 includes an air supply unit 4970 configured to supply compressed air to a tap assembly 4100 of the beverage device 4010, for example, when it is desired to perform in-line gas diffusion (e.g., forced aeration of in-line pours) of beverages dispensed from the tap assembly 4100 in real time, e.g., on a single serve basis.
  • the tap assembly 4100 may embody a tap assembly with an air inlet port, as discussed in detail below.
  • the air supply unit 4970 may form part of the gas control unit 4610 (instead of being a separate component).
  • the air supply unit 4970 may include an air inlet 4971 (for drawing air from the environment), a moisture trap 4972 (e.g., any suitable example of a moisture trap disclosed herein), an air supply source 4974 (e.g., an oil free pump or oil free compressor), and a filter 4976 to remove particles or debris (e.g., sediment from fermentation) from the air.
  • the air supply unit 4970 may provide an alternative option for infusing gas into a beverage after conditioning. For instance, the air supply unit 4970 may infuse air into a beverage (e.g., a dark stout) at the tap assembly 4100 as the beverage is dispensed to nitrogenate the beverage (e.g., via a 78.08% nitrogen I 20.95% oxygen mixture derived from the air).
  • the oxidisation effects of oxygen will not affect the taste of the beverage, namely because it takes time (e.g., several hours) for the dissolved oxygen to react chemically with the beverage to the point where a user may perceive a noticeable effect (difference in taste). But because a user generally drinks a beverage soon after it is dispensed (e.g., within an hour), the oxidisation effects will be imperceptible to the taste of the beverage.
  • This aspect of the present disclosure is particularly beneficial to provide an alternative option for supplying or infusing gas into a beverage, e.g., when producing a nitrogenated beverage.
  • the air supply unit 4970 may be fluidly connected to the gas harvesting unit 4616, for example, to withdraw or expel gas from the headspace of the vessel 4015, e.g., instead of requiring a separate pump or compressor for this purpose.
  • the utility dock 5500 may include an upper surface 5500a configured to receive and accommodate the beverage device (e.g., 3010, 4010) thereon.
  • a plurality ofwalls 5510 extend upward from the upper surface 5500a of the utility dock 5500 and delimit a recessed, receiving area 5512 shaped and dimensioned to receive and accommodate a lower end 5005 (FIG. 35A) of the beverage device 5010.
  • the receiving area 5512 may be contoured to correspond to the shape and dimensions of a lower end 5005.
  • the upper surface 5500a may define one or more openings 5502 dimensioned to align with one or more openings 5002 extending into a lower surface 5010a of the beverage device 5010.
  • the openings 5502 and 5002 may define access for supplying and connecting opposing conduits or conduction elements for supplying gas (e.g., via the gas control unit 3610/ 4610) for controlling temperature (e.g., via the temperature control unit 3620/4620), water supplied to the vessel 3015/3015 (via a water utility conduit), and the like.
  • gas e.g., via the gas control unit 3610/ 4610
  • temperature control unit 3620/4620 e.g., via the temperature control unit 3620/4620
  • water supplied to the vessel 3015/3015 via a water utility conduit
  • distal ends of opposing utility conduits e.g., any suitable example of piping or conduit disclosed herein or for conveying gases, water, and the like
  • connectors 5690 or 3690 in FIG.
  • the beverage device 3010/4010/5010 configured to perform a quick connect function to connect the utilities when the beverage device 3010/4010/5010 is received by the utility dock 3500/4500/5500.
  • one or more of the opposing conduits may be used to connect sensors (e.g., pressure sensors or thermocouples, or any example of sensors disclosed in reference to FIG. 33) via connectors 3690/5690.
  • the connectors may embody any or all of female quick-connect couplers (e.g., a spring-loaded quick connect fittings) configured to engage with male quick-connect couplers.
  • each of the beverage device 5010 and the utility dock 5500 may comprise features to removably secure the beverage device 5010 to the utility dock 5550, for example, removable fasteners (e.g., set screws, self-locking fasteners), removable pins, resilient snaps, magnets, clips, quick connect couplers or fittings, spring loaded detent pins, and the like.
  • the utility dock may comprise self-guided features (e.g., rails, grooves) to facilitate connecting the beverage device to the utility dock, whereupon it may be secured in place, for example, via removable fasteners, for example, any suitable example of a removable fastener disclosed herein.
  • the openings 5002 of the beverage device 5010 may be concealed or closed via a removable cover or door 5008, that when opened or removed, enables the utility dock 5500 to engage with the beverage device 5010 to control and override the functions (e.g., pressure regulation functions) of the beverage device 5010.
  • the utility dock may include conductive elements 5902 to transfer heat to or away from the vessel 5010 (accessible via the opening 5002).
  • the conductive elements 5902 may be arranged and dimensioned to “hug” a contour of the vessel 5015 (see FIG.
  • the beverage device 5010 when the beverage device 5010 is received by the utility dock 5500, for example, to conduct heat to the vessel (e.g., to warm the vessel based on control data associated with a beverage making procedure), or to cool the vessel (e.g., to cool the vessel and contents thereof during a conditioning and/or tapping phase of the beverage making procedure).
  • One of the conductive elements 5902 may embody a thermoelectric cooling element (e.g., a Peltier device connected to a heat sink to transmit heat away from the vessel 5015, whereas the other of the conductive elements 5902 may embody a thermal conductor plate that is heated via an electrical current (e.g., joule heating), whereby the heat is transmitted to the vessel 5010 via conduction.
  • a thermoelectric cooling element e.g., a Peltier device connected to a heat sink to transmit heat away from the vessel 5015
  • the other of the conductive elements 5902 may embody a thermal conductor plate that is heated via an electrical current (e.g.,
  • the beverage making system 5000 may include a power cell 5507 (FIG. 35) configured to power some or all of the electrical components of the utility dock.
  • the power cell 5507 may embody a removable battery (e.g., a 12V or 24V battery) to enable the user to utilise the beverage making system 3000/4000/5000 in a remote location (e.g., where power is inaccessible).
  • a removable battery e.g., a 12V or 24V battery
  • FIGS. 36A-36C various examples of utility connections between the utility dock 3500/4500/5500 and the beverage device 3010/4010/5010 will now be described. As shown in FIG.
  • gas infusion stones 6018 may be disposed in the respective inlet ports 6017 to uniformly enhance the dispersion/infusion of gas in the beverage contained in the vessel 3015/4015/5015/6015.
  • the infusion stone 7018 and inlet port 7017 may extend horizontally through the vessel 7015 wall.
  • the infusion stone 7018 may be secured to the vessel 7105 wall via a mounting bracket 7019 secured to the vessel 7015 via removable fasteners, (e.g., set screws, self-locking fasteners, removable pins, resilient snaps, clips, quick connect couplers or fittings, spring loaded detent pins, and the like).
  • features of one unit may instead form part of another unit.
  • the gas control unit (e.g., 3610) and the temperature control unit (e.g., 3620) may form part of the same component or unit, and some or all of the pressure sensors (e.g., P1-P5 in FIG. 33) may form part of the gas control unit (e.g., 3610), the temperature control unit (e.g., 3620) or a single component or unit that encompasses the gas control and temperature units.
  • the gas control unit e.g., 3610
  • the temperature control unit e.g., 3620
  • a single component or unit that encompasses the gas control and temperature units.

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Des variations de la présente invention concernent de manière générale la production de boissons, et plus précisément, un dispositif de boisson polyvalent (3010), un quai utilitaire (3500) et un système de fabrication de boissons (3000) conçus pour produire une large sélection de différentes boissons gazéifiées dans l'environnement domestique.
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