Atmospheric Nitrogen Injection for Beverage Foam
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional nitrogenation of beverages requires large, pressurized containers to dissolve nitrogen gas, which is inconvenient, costly, and limits customization options, as well as producing less foam compared to carbonation methods.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for injecting nitrogen into beverages using a delivery device with outlet pores submerged in an unpressurized container, allowing nitrogen to dissolve and form foam at atmospheric pressure, enabling customizable and efficient nitrogenation of individual servings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional nitrogenation using pressurized containers is used, then nitrogen can dissolve in the beverage, but the equipment becomes complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the pressure parameter from high (traditional method) to low (atmospheric pressure), allowing nitrogen dissolution to occur without complex pressurized containers. The delivery device enables this parameter change by controlling gas flow at atmospheric pressure, resolving the contradiction between reliable nitrogen dissolution and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the pressurization function from the nitrogenation system, eliminating the need for large pressurized containers. By using a simple delivery device that operates at atmospheric pressure, the system removes the complex pressurization infrastructure while maintaining nitrogen dissolution capability.
2Quantity of substance
If traditional nitrogenation with large kegs is used, then nitrogen can be delivered to the beverage, but the device size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the nitrogen delivery system into a portable handheld device that can be used with any container size. Instead of requiring a large keg, the system divides the function into a small delivery device that can be submerged in various beverage containers, enabling nitrogen delivery without large fixed infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a horizontal scaling approach (larger containers for more nitrogen) to a vertical integration approach (portable device that works with any container). The delivery device can be inserted vertically into containers of any size, delivering nitrogen efficiently without requiring the container volume to increase.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If traditional nitrogenation is used, then foam can be produced, but the foam volume is less compared to carbonation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the pressure parameter to atmospheric level, which allows for more efficient foam formation. At atmospheric pressure, nitrogen bubbles form more readily and produce greater foam volume compared to traditional high-pressure systems, improving the nitrogen-to-foam efficiency ratio.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach eliminates the need for pressurized containers, allows for customizable nitrogenated beverages, and produces a greater volume of foam with less nitrogen, enhancing the customer experience and simplifying production.
Implementation Method 1
allowing nitrogen to dissolve and form foam at atmospheric pressure
Implementation Method 2
creating a creamy head of foam
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are techniques and methods for dispersing a volume of gas in a beverage contained in an unpressurized container.