Packaging and beverage elements for nucleation and foam generation
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BALL CORP
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies face challenges in generating a controlled foamy head in beverages, especially when consumed directly from a container, as they often rely on secondary compartments or complex assembly methods that are not feasible for all container types.
The introduction of a nucleating surface within the container, featuring a plurality of nucleation sites such as bumps or craters, which, when contacted by the beverage, triggers a controlled foam generation. This surface can be created through various methods like laser etching, chemical reactions, or mechanical embossing, and can be part of a primary or secondary coating.
This solution enables the generation of a controlled, high-quality foam, such as a micro-foam, upon opening the container, enhancing the consumer experience while reducing the need for plastic secondary compartments and complex assembly methods.
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