Abstract

A method and system for monitoring wine in a barrel having a bung hole is provided. The system comprises a sensor enclosure, a sensor conduit, and an original bung. The sensor conduit is operably coupled to the sensor enclosure. The original bung comprises a passage hole for inserting the sensor conduit through the original bung. The original bung also comprises a space for inserting at least a portion of the sensor enclosure. This space does not extend through the original bung. The outer diameter of the original bung is determined by the diameter of the bung hole of the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/14 - Beverages
• B65D 90/48 - Arrangements of indicating or measuring devices
• C12H 1/22 - Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
• G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing

Abstract

Aspects of a monitoring method and system for winemaking are provided. The system comprises at least two sensors, a controller, a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. One sensor measures a wine parameter, while the other sensor measures an ambient condition. The controller is able to generate an alarm based on the wine parameter and the ambient condition. The wireless transmitter is able to communicate the wine parameter and the ambient condition to a remote database. The wireless receiver is able to receive a modification to the firmware.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 1/00 - Preparation of wine or sparkling wine
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
• G01S 19/01 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring wine in a barrel having a bung hole is provided. The system comprises a sensor enclosure, a sensor conduit, and an original bung. The sensor conduit is operably coupled to the sensor enclosure. The original bung comprises a passage hole for inserting the sensor conduit through the original bung. The original bung also comprises a space for inserting at least a portion of the sensor enclosure. This space does not extend through the original bung. The outer diameter of the original bung is determined by the diameter of the bung hole of the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/14 - Beverages
• B65D 90/48 - Arrangements of indicating or measuring devices
• C12H 1/22 - Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
• G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring wine fermentation is provided. The system comprises a sensor conduit and a sensor enclosure. The sensor enclosure comprises a leveling indicator that indicates if the sensor conduit is vertical.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/12 - DippersDredgers
• G01N 33/14 - Beverages
• G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state

Goods & Services

Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments; Electronic control units; Alarms; Software; Computer software, namely analytical software for real-time data processing, classification and detection of anomalies; Data processing programs; Databases; Computer hardware, Namely, Computer hardware for monitoring the quality of liquids; Portable telecommunications apparatus; Mobile data receivers. Software as a service [SaaS]; Computer software design; Installation of computer software; Computer software consultancy; Consultancy relating to software design and development; Industrial design; Product design; Scientific technological services; Scientific technological services, Specifically in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Research and development of new products for others; Software development, programming and implementation; Software development, programming and implementation, Specifically for the monitoring of the quality of liquids; Technological consultancy; Technological consultancy, Specifically consultancy in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Industrial analysis services; Industrial analysis services, Specifically in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Technical advice relating to winemaking.

Goods & Services

Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments; Electronic control units; Alarms; Software; Computer software, namely analytical software for real-time data processing, classification and detection of anomalies; Data processing programs; Databases; Computer hardware, Namely, Computer hardware for monitoring the quality of liquids; Portable telecommunications apparatus; Mobile data receivers. Software as a service [SaaS]; Computer software design; Installation of computer software; Computer software consultancy; Consultancy relating to software design and development; Industrial design; Product design; Scientific technological services; Scientific technological services, Specifically in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Research and development of new products for others; Software development, programming and implementation; Software development, programming and implementation, Specifically for the monitoring of the quality of liquids; Technological consultancy; Technological consultancy, Specifically consultancy in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Industrial analysis services; Industrial analysis services, Specifically in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Technical advice relating to winemaking.

Goods & Services

Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments; Electronic control units; Alarms; Software; Computer software, namely analytical software for real-time data processing, classification and detection of anomalies; Data processing programs; Databases; Computer hardware, Namely, Computer hardware for monitoring the quality of liquids; Portable telecommunications apparatus; Mobile data receivers. Software as a service [SaaS]; Computer software design; Installation of computer software; Computer software consultancy; Consultancy relating to software design and development; Industrial design; Product design; Scientific technological services; Scientific technological services, Specifically in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Research and development of new products for others; Software development, programming and implementation; Software development, programming and implementation, Specifically for the monitoring of the quality of liquids; Technological consultancy; Technological consultancy, Specifically consultancy in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Industrial analysis services; Industrial analysis services, Specifically in the sector of monitoring the quality of liquids; Technical advice relating to winemaking.

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring wine fermentation is provided. The system comprises a sensor conduit and a sensor enclosure. The sensor enclosure comprises a leveling indicator that indicates if the sensor conduit is vertical.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 1/02 - Preparation of must from grapesMust treatment or fermentation
• C12L 11/00 - Cellar tools
• C12G 3/02 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by fermentation
• G01N 33/14 - Beverages

Abstract

Aspects of a monitoring method and system for winemaking are provided. The system comprises at least two sensors, a controller, a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. One sensor measures a wine parameter, while the other sensor measures an ambient condition. The controller is able to generate an alarm based on the wine parameter and the ambient condition. The wireless transmitter is able to communicate the wine parameter and the ambient condition to a remote database. The wireless receiver is able to receive a modification to the firmware.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 1/02 - Preparation of must from grapesMust treatment or fermentation
• C12H 1/22 - Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
• C12L 11/00 - Cellar tools
• G01D 21/02 - Measuring two or more variables by means not covered by a single other subclass
• G01N 33/14 - Beverages

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring wine in a barrel having a bung hole is provided. The system comprises a sensor enclosure, a sensor conduit, and an original bung. The sensor conduit is operably coupled to the sensor enclosure. The original bung comprises a passage hole for inserting the sensor conduit through the original bung. The original bung also comprises a space for inserting at least a portion of the sensor enclosure. This space does not extend through the original bung. The outer diameter of the original bung is determined by the diameter of the bung hole of the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12H 1/22 - Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
• C12L 11/00 - Cellar tools
• G01N 33/14 - Beverages

Abstract

Aspects of a monitoring method and system for winemaking are provided. The system comprises at least two sensors, a controller, a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. One sensor measures a wine parameter, while the other sensor measures an ambient condition. The controller is able to generate an alarm based on the wine parameter and the ambient condition. The wireless transmitter is able to communicate the wine parameter and the ambient condition to a remote database. The wireless receiver is able to receive a modification to the firmware.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12G 1/00 - Preparation of wine or sparkling wine
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
• G01S 19/00 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systemsDetermining position, velocity or attitude using signals transmitted by such systems
• G01S 19/01 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring wine in a barrel having a bung hole is provided. The system comprises a sensor enclosure, a sensor conduit, and an original bung. The sensor conduit is operably coupled to the sensor enclosure. The original bung comprises a passage hole for inserting the sensor conduit through the original bung. The original bung also comprises a space for inserting at least a portion of the sensor enclosure. This space does not extend through the original bung. The outer diameter of the original bung is determined by the diameter of the bung hole of the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/14 - Beverages
• C12H 1/22 - Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
• B65D 90/48 - Arrangements of indicating or measuring devices
• G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing

Abstract

Aspects of a monitoring system for winemaking are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/12 - DippersDredgers
• G01N 33/14 - Beverages
• G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to a level and/or density sensor for vessels suitable for storing liquids, in particular barrels or vats, more in particular barrels or vats for storing or producing wine. The hydrostatic pressure differential sensor for measuring volume and/or density disclosed herein comprises a main body; a tube for diving into the liquid; a hydrostatic pressure differential sensor; an air injector for injecting air into said tube; wherein the tube is coupled to the main body; wherein the hydrostatic pressure differential sensor has two inlets, a first inlet airtight connected to the upper top of said tube, configured so that the tube maintains air present in the interior thereof when dived into the liquid, and a second inlet for communicating with the interior of the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/14 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measurement of pressure
• G01F 23/16 - Indicating, recording, or alarm devices being actuated by mechanical or fluid means, e.g. using gas, mercury, or a diaphragm as transmitting element, or by a column of liquid
• G01F 23/18 - Indicating, recording, or alarm devices actuated electrically
• G01N 9/26 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by measuring pressure differences
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters