摘要:
Methods and systems for forming a concentrate from an alcoholic beverage, such as a beverage made by fermentation processes. A membrane process may be used to reduce water and alcohol content, followed by freeze concentration to further reduce water content.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for controlling operation of a beverage forming machine arranged for use with cartridges of different types, or receiving an upwardly flowing beverage from a cartridge. A beverage outlet may be movable to receive beverage from a cartridge of a first type, and to not receive beverage from a cartridge of a second type. Different cartridge characteristics may be detected by multiple detectors, e.g., for detecting a presence/absence of a cartridge, a cartridge type and/or an authorization feature.
摘要:
Method and apparatus for receiving, moving and holding a cartridge. A cartridge holder may be movable between an open position in which the cartridge holder is in an upwardly inclined orientation to receive a cartridge and a closed position in which the cartridge holder is in a downwardly inclined orientation. A cover may be arranged to at least partially cover the opening of the cartridge holder with the cartridge holder in the closed position, yet be positioned away from the opening with the cartridge holder in the open position.
摘要:
For carbonating a precursor liquid (2), such as water, to form a beverage, a carbon dioxide source in solid form (41) having adsorbed carbon dioxide is provided in a cartridge (4) which is used to generate carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid (2). A beverage medium (42), such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same or a separate cartridge (4) as the carbon dioxide source (41) and mixed with the precursor liquid (2) to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges (4) for the carbon dioxide source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making carbonated beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home, by means of a beverage forming machine (1).
摘要:
A beverage filter cartridge has an impermeable cup-shaped outer container (12) internally subdivided by a generally cup-shaped filter element (24) into a first chamber inside the filter and a second chamber located between the filter bottom (26) and the container bottom (14). The upper rim (30) of the filter is joined at a peripheral juncture (32) to the container side wall (16), and the filter side wall (28) has exterior channels (34) that face the container side wall (16) and lead downwardly from the peripheral juncture to the second chamber.
摘要:
Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A gas source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the gas source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home.