Abstract

A protein isolate isolated from a grain material, preferably brewer's spent grain, having a high water solubility at low pH, processes for producing the protein isolate and food and beverages comprising the protein isolate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
• A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
• A23J 3/14 - Vegetable proteins
• A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
• C12F 3/06 - Recovery of by-products from beer or wine

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for producing a protein isolate from grain material which includes a step of treating the liquid protein stream with a bleaching agent to reduce the colour of the protein isolate. The present invention also provides a protein isolate and food and beverage products comprising the protein isolate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 3/14 - Vegetable proteins
• A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste
• A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
• A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
• C12F 3/06 - Recovery of by-products from beer or wine

Abstract

A multi-product filler device (2) comprising: a first product inlet (4) for supplying a product to the device; a first reservoir (6) configured to contain a volume of product; a first supply conduit (10) connected to the first product inlet (4) and the first reservoir (6) and configured to supply product to the first reservoir; a first filler valve (12) configured to dispense product into a first container; a first filler conduit (14) connected to the first reservoir (6) and the first filler valve (12) for delivering product from the first reservoir (6) to the first filler valve (12); a second product inlet (16) for supplying a product to the device; a second reservoir (18) configured to contain a volume of product; a second supply conduit (22) connected to the second product inlet (16) and the second reservoir (18) and configured to supply product to the second reservoir; a second filler valve (28) configured to dispense product into a second container a second fluid filler conduit (26) connected to the second reservoir (18) and the second filler valve (28) for delivering product from the second reservoir to the second filler valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67C 3/02 - Bottling liquids or semiliquidsFilling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus

Abstract

A transport module for a product transport system, wherein the transport module is mountable on a curvilinear guide rail, the transport module comprising: a rotary drive motor in torque communication with a drive wheel; a power module electrically connected to the rotary drive motor and configured to receive electrical power contactlessly from a power supply rail, wherein the power module is configured to be untethered with respect to the power supply rail; and a control module in communication with the rotary drive motor, the control module comprising a bi-directional wireless communication device configured to receive a control signal and transmit status data; and a position sensing module configured to detect the position of the transport module. A product transport system comprising a transport module.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

Abstract

A manipulation device for folding products comprising an input; and an output; the manipulation device defining a product pathway between the input and the output; the manipulation device further comprising: a transportation device configured to move a product along the product pathway; a first gas manipulator associated with the product pathway, nozzle of the first gas manipulator configured to output pressurized gas in a first orientation with respect to the product pathway for manipulating a product on the transportation device; a second gas manipulator associated with the product pathway, nozzle of the second gas manipulator configured to output pressurized gas in a second orientation with respect to the product pathway for manipulating the product on the transportation device, the second orientation being different to the first orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 7/20 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by folding-down preformed flaps
• B65B 49/16 - Pneumatic means, e.g. air jets
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/585 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by air jets
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65B 59/02 - Arrangements to enable adjustments to be made while the machine is running

Abstract

A composition for making paperboard or paper comprising agricultural plant fibres and paperboard, paper and packaging made therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse
• D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
• D21C 3/02 - Pulping cellulose-containing materials with inorganic bases or alkaline reacting compounds, e.g. sulfate processes
• D21C 1/06 - Pretreatment of the finely-divided materials before digesting with alkaline reacting compounds
• D21C 5/02 - Working-up waste paper
• D21H 27/10 - Packing paper
• D21H 15/00 - Pulp or paper, comprising fibres or web-forming material characterised by features other than their chemical constitution

Abstract

A beverage can comprising a body (12) having a body diameter Db of between 58mm and 60mm, and a base (18) comprising a stand having a stand (20) diameter Ds of between 44mm and 48mm; and a method of manufacturing the same comprising forming the body (12) and forming the base (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/16 - Cans, casks, barrels, or drums characterised by shape of curved cross-section, e.g. cylindrical
• B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of fermentation and in particular to methods of improving the flavour and quality of beer produced by fermentation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/395 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from fungi from yeasts from Saccharomyces
• C12N 1/18 - Baker's yeastBrewer's yeast
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer

Abstract

A connector (10) for a beverage container (12) is provided. The connector (10) comprises a container connecting portion (38) configured to connect to a container outlet (18) and support the container from a connection point. The connector (10) also comprises an appliance connecting portion (34) configured to connect the connector (10) to an appliance (14). The connector (10) is configured to be connected to a container and an appliance (14) so that the container (10) is suspended from the connector (10) within the appliance (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• B67D 1/14 - Reducing valves or control taps

Abstract

The present invention provides a process and apparatus for treating a continuous flow of a coloured wort liquid to provide a continuous flow of decolourised wort liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 2/78 - Clarifying or fining of non-alcoholic beveragesRemoving unwanted matter by ion-exchange
• C12C 7/28 - After-treatment
• C12H 1/04 - Pasteurisation, sterilisation, preservation, purification, clarification, or ageing of alcoholic beverages combined with removal of precipitate or added materials, e.g. adsorption material with the aid of ion-exchange material or inert clarification material, e.g. adsorption material

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of germinating grains in a germination system, the germination system comprising: a germination housing comprising an air inlet, an air outlet, an air flow path defined between the air inlet and air outlet, and grains to be germinated, wherein said grains are located within the air flow path; and a plurality of nozzles configured to spray water into the air flow path, the plurality of nozzles having a nozzle arrangement; and the method comprises: supplying unsaturated air to the germination housing via the air inlet, and cooling and humidifying the unsaturated air using water sprayed from the plurality of nozzles configured to spray water within the air flow path so that the air in the air flow path is a fog, and is preferably maintained at a temperature of 16-18 °C.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 1/047 - Influencing the germination by chemical or physical means
• C12C 1/027 - Germinating
• C12C 1/125 - Continuous or semi-continuous processes for steeping, germinating or drying
• C12C 1/135 - Continuous or semi-continuous processes for steeping, germinating or drying with horizontal transport of the grains

Abstract

The present invention provides an article picking and placing system, the system comprising: - a first article picking tooling and a second article picking tooling, and an intermediate transportation unit configured in between an article infeed transportation unit and an article outfeed transportation unit; - a control unit for synchronizing the first and second article picking tooling such that (i) the first article picking tooling picks and/or forms a first configuration of articles from the infeed transportation unit for transfer to the intermediate transportation unit, thereby forming an intermediate configuration on said intermediate transportation unit, and (ii) the second picking tooling picks a second configuration of articles from said intermediate transportation unit for transfer to the outfeed transportation unit, wherein the second and intermediate article configurations are different relative to each other and each different from the first article configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
• B65B 21/04 - Arranging, assembling, feeding, or orientating the bottles prior to introduction into, or after removal from, containers
• B65B 21/06 - Forming groups of bottles

Abstract

A product handling apparatus, systems and associated methods. A product handling apparatus, includes a continuous circuit having an infeed length; and a discharge length. A carriage configured to travel around the circuit between the infeed length and the discharge length has a first picking tool configured to selectively engage a first product; and a second picking tool configured to selectively engage a second product. The product handling apparatus is configured to pick a first and second product arranged in a first arrangement at the infeed length and place the first and second product in a second arrangement, different to the first arrangement, at the discharge length.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers

Abstract

The present invention provides a beverage dispensing apparatus (20) comprising: a beverage inlet connectable to a beverage supply; a beverage outlet configured to dispense beverage from the beverage inlet into a beverage container; an actuating member operable by a user to dispense beverage from the beverage outlet; a compartment (21) containing a liquid (22) and having a transparent window (23) formed therein; a mechanism (25) located within the compartment (21) that is controllable to alter the liquid (22) within the compartment (21) between a first visible state and a second visible state; a controller for operating the mechanism (25); wherein upon user operation of the actuating member to dispense beverage from the beverage outlet the controller operates the mechanism (25) to put the liquid (22) in the second visible state. The beverage dispenser (20) is advantageous in that it provides an indication of the dispensing of a liquid (22) in a visually appealing manner. The first visible state and the second visible state comprise the presence or absence of bubbles and/or the distribution of bubbles within the liquid (22) within the liquid (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• G09F 13/24 - Illuminated signsLuminous advertising using tubes or the like filled with liquid, e.g. bubbling liquid

Abstract

The present invention provides a system for treating primary container packaging comprising • - a main transportation unit (102) configured to transport a number of gripping units (108) mounted on independently motion controlled movers (106), each gripping unit (108) adapted for transporting an individual primary container, • - an adjacent transportation unit (104) configured to transport a number of tools (114) mounted on independently motion controlled movers (112), said tools configured to provide one or more primary container material components to the main transportation unit and/or performing packaging process operations to the primary containers present at said main transportation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
• B65B 35/46 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by rotary conveyors
• B67C 3/00 - Bottling liquids or semiliquidsFilling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatusFilling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
• B65B 43/00 - Forming, feeding, opening, or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes

Abstract

A system for processing a packaging in assembly comprising a main transportation unit (102); and a manipulator transportation unit (104) having at least one manipulating unit (110), said manipulating unit mounted on at least one independently motion controlled mover (108) and adapted for manipulating a material component of a package (106) in assembly present at the main transportation unit, wherein said manipulating unit comprises an engagement device (112) for temporarily engaging a material component of a package in assembly while being in transit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
• B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles

Abstract

A primary container handling system comprising a transportation unit transporting at least one container handling unit (108) mounted on at least one independently motion controlled mover or levitating tile (106), said container handling unit being configured to provide 3-dimensional translation and/or rotation of an individual primary container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
• B65B 35/44 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by endless belts or chains
• B65B 21/18 - Introducing or removing groups of bottles, for filling or emptying containers in one operation using grippers engaging bottles, e.g. bottle necks
• B65C 9/02 - Devices for moving articles, e.g. containers, past labelling station
• B67C 3/24 - Devices for supporting or handling bottles
• B65G 21/10 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof

Abstract

A packaging system has a system for assembling a package, a method for assembling a package, and a machine for assembling a package. The packaging system comprises at least one main transportation unit (104) and at least one moveable closed loop transportation unit (102), where the at least one moveable closed loop transportation unit (102) moves three-dimensionally with respect to the at least one main transportation unit (104) for providing the packaging material components to the main transportation unit (104) and/or performing packaging process operations to a package in assembly present at the main transportation unit (104). The at least one moveable closed loop transportation unit (102) includes a number of tools mounted on independently motion-controlled movers for providing the packaging material components to the package in assembly and/or providing the packaging operations to the packaging in assembly. In addition, the present invention also provides systems, methods, and machines for assembly of any other article.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 35/00 - Supplying, feeding, arranging or orientating articles to be packaged
• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a secondary package (100) for holding a plurality of items (190), the package comprising: • a primary container comprising a top open housing (110), the housing having a base portion and a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the base portion defining an inner space there between; • a partitioning insert (130) positioned within the top open housing, the partition insert formed of a plurality of multiple partition panels joined together and can be transitioned into an open folded state to form a generally 3-dimensional partition structure; • wherein the at least one panel of the partition insert and the at least one wall of the top open housing are positioned opposite each other so that their position relative to each other cannot change substantially; and • wherein the partitioning insert is attached to at least one of the sidewalls of the top open housing at a predetermined distance away from the base portion of the top open housing such that when in open folded state, the three-dimensional partition structure forms an inner compartment for partitioning the top open housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/498 - Partitions with one or more flaps formed by folding, and fixed to, or maintained in position by, the sides of the container body
• B65D 71/52 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles
• B65D 5/46 - Handles
• B65D 71/68 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks

Abstract

A glass container comprising: an exterior surface and an interior surface opposite to the exterior surface; and a coating of acrylate urethane polymer deposited at least over a portion of the exterior surface, characterized in that said glass container has a lightweight index L, calculated as L=[weight of container (g)/(volume of container (ml))0,77]*0,44 of less than 1, preferably less than 0,90, more preferably less than 0,75 and most preferably less than 0,60.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/32 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material with synthetic or natural resins

Abstract

Use of a polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic resin and a rubber, wherein said polymer composition does not comprise a polyester, for manufacturing crates or pallets.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/24 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents with moulded compartments or partitions
• B65D 85/30 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
• C08L 23/06 - Polyethene
• C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
• C08L 83/04 - Polysiloxanes
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C08K 5/09 - Carboxylic acidsMetal salts thereofAnhydrides thereof
• B65D 19/00 - Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered

Abstract

Use of a polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic resin and a rubber, wherein said polymer composition does not comprise ethylene vinyl acetate, for manufacturing crates or pallets.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/24 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents with moulded compartments or partitions
• B65D 85/30 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
• C08L 23/06 - Polyethene
• C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
• C08L 83/04 - Polysiloxanes
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C08K 5/09 - Carboxylic acidsMetal salts thereofAnhydrides thereof
• B65D 19/00 - Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered

Abstract

Use of a closure liner composition for a container used within pressurized dispense systems said composition comprising a blend of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and UHMW-PE.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 3/3436 - Oxygen absorbent
• C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
• C09J 153/02 - Vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
• C08L 23/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of ethene
• C08K 3/34 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C08K 3/30 - Sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing compounds

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for the production of a protein powder having an improved solubility and taste profile from brewer's spent grain. The process comprises nanofiltration at a specified applied pressure. The present invention also provides a protein powder produced from brewer's spent grain, a process for producing food or beverage products incorporating the protein powder, and food or beverage products comprising the protein powder.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 2/395 - Dry compositions in a particular shape or form
• A23L 2/66 - Proteins
• A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
• A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
• A23J 3/14 - Vegetable proteins
• A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
• A23L 33/17 - Amino acids, peptides or proteins
• A23L 33/185 - Vegetable proteins
• C12C 1/16 - After-treatment of malt, e.g. malt cleaning, detachment of the germ
• C12F 3/06 - Recovery of by-products from beer or wine
• A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste
• A23L 2/74 - Clarifying or fining of non-alcoholic beveragesRemoving unwanted matter by filtration using membranes, e.g. osmosis, ultrafiltration
• A23L 2/84 - Clarifying or fining of non-alcoholic beveragesRemoving unwanted matter using microorganisms or biological material, e.g. enzymes

Abstract

The present disclosure provides processes for the production of protein and fibre compositions from brewer's spent grain. The process comprises micronising dried brewer's spent grain using a pin mill and fractionating the micronised brewer's spent grain using an air classifier. The present disclosure also provides protein and fibre compositions, processes for producing food products incorporating the protein or fibre compositions, and food products comprising the protein or fibre compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
• A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
• A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste
• A23L 7/20 - Malt products
• C12C 1/16 - After-treatment of malt, e.g. malt cleaning, detachment of the germ

Abstract

The present invention provides a packaging apparatus for in-line packaging wrapping of a foldable blank around a receiving load that is simultaneously dropped onto the loading space of the foldable blank. The packaging apparatus includes a support means adapted to receive a supply of one or more foldable blanks. The support means includes a support frame supported onto two or more parallel longitudinal rails positioned generally transversal to a direction of supply of foldable blanks. The apparatus further includes an article loading mechanism to load a group of articles onto a loading space defined onto the foldable blank received onto the support means. The apparatus furthermore includes an erecting mechanism having a plurality of generally spaced apart vertical lugs, positioned onto one or more sides of the support frame, and at a height lower than the height of longitudinal rails such that a vertically upward movement of the lugs engages and erects at least one side of the foldable blank around the articles already loaded onto the foldable blank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
• B65B 11/28 - Wrapping articles, or quantities of material, by conveying wrapper and contents in defined paths in a curved path, e.g. on rotary tables or turrets
• B65B 21/24 - Enclosing bottles in wrappers
• B65B 43/10 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material by folding the material
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65B 49/14 - Folders forming part of, or attached to, conveyors for partially-wrapped articles
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 11/08 - Wrapping articles, or quantities of material, by conveying wrapper and contents in defined paths in a single straight path

Abstract

The present invention provides a denesting apparatus (100, 200), the apparatus comprising: • - one or more closed loop conveying tracks (130, 230), each closed loop conveying track comprising a plurality of sets of one or more de-stacking means (140, 240) movingly configured thereon through one or more de-stacking means moving mechanism (150, 250); • - one or more stacking magazines (120, 220), each adapted to hold a stack of sheets (110, 210) supported thereon; wherein each of the plurality of sets of de-stacking means is adapted to selectively engage an uppermost sheet from at least one of the stacking magazines in any desired order either sequentially and/or simultaneously so as to discharge the picked-up sheets onto an out- feed conveyor (180, 280) in any desired manner either one besides another or otherwise one overlapping the other.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 3/08 - Separating articles from piles using pneumatic force
• B65H 3/44 - Simultaneously, alternately, or selectively separating articles from two or more piles
• B65H 3/36 - Separating articles from piles by separators moved in special paths, e.g. enclosing an area
• B65H 5/24 - Feeding streams of overlapping articles
• B65H 1/14 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with means for advancing the pile to present the articles to a separating device comprising positively-acting mechanical devices
• B65H 1/26 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with auxiliary supports to facilitate introduction or renewal of the pile
• B65H 1/28 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated compartmented to receive piles side by side
• B65H 3/46 - Supplementary devices or measures to assist separation or prevent double feed

Abstract

The present invention provides a packaging apparatus for picking up a set of articles from a first conveying line and releasing into a package at a second conveying line, simultaneously.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 21/18 - Introducing or removing groups of bottles, for filling or emptying containers in one operation using grippers engaging bottles, e.g. bottle necks
• B65B 21/20 - Introducing or removing groups of bottles, for filling or emptying containers in one operation using grippers engaging bottles, e.g. bottle necks with means for varying spacing of bottles
• B65B 35/36 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by grippers
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65G 47/32 - Applications of transfer devices

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a beverage plant comprising a conveying system (100), said conveying system comprising: at least one driving surface (102) including at least one planar tile (112) equipped with at least one coil; at least one mover (104) equipped with at least one permanent magnet for magnetically coupling the at least one mover to the at least one planar tile, the at least one mover is placed over the at least one tile of the at least one driving surface in a contactless manner and is configured to be moved, displaced and/or rotated in at least two degrees of freedom of movement; and wherein the at least one mover is configured to support at least one beverage container (203) or at least one package containing at least one beverage container placed over the at least one mover for being moved, displaced and/or rotated in at least two degrees of freedom of movement, as the at least one mover is moved, displaced and/or rotated while being magnetically coupled to the at least one planar tile. In addition, the present invention is directed to the use of the conveying system described earlier for conveying carbonated beverage containers, and in particular closed beverage containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 65/00 - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided forArrangements of such details
• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
• B67C 3/24 - Devices for supporting or handling bottles

Abstract

The present invention provides a shaping tool for shaping a package formed of a foldable blank, the tool comprising: - an overhead conveyor comprising a plurality of downwardly protruding spaced apart counter-means; - a first conveyor extending between a receiving end towards an output end, and adapted to receive the foldable blank from an incoming conveying line at the receiving end and to position the foldable blank below one of the downwardly protruding counter-means; - a shaping station extending away from the receiving end, the shaping station comprising: a pair of parallel shaping tracks, each positioned on one side of the first conveyor, the pair of generally parallel shaping tracks comprising a plurality of pairs of independently movable shaping lugs, each pair of shaping lugs having a predetermined shape and adapted to receive one of the foldable blanks there-between; the pair of lugs movable towards each other to form a package having a desired shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/32 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs around mandrels, e.g. for forming bottoms the mandrels moving in circular paths
• B31B 50/54 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by reciprocating or oscillating members, e.g. fingers operating on moving material
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 11/08 - Wrapping articles, or quantities of material, by conveying wrapper and contents in defined paths in a single straight path
• B65B 21/24 - Enclosing bottles in wrappers
• B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs

Abstract

Article picking and treating apparatus The present invention provides an apparatus for picking and treating articles simultaneously, said picking and treating each being operated at a first and a second conveying line.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 5/08 - Packaging groups of articles, the articles being individually gripped or guided for transfer to the containers or receptacles
• B65B 21/06 - Forming groups of bottles
• B65B 21/18 - Introducing or removing groups of bottles, for filling or emptying containers in one operation using grippers engaging bottles, e.g. bottle necks
• B65B 21/20 - Introducing or removing groups of bottles, for filling or emptying containers in one operation using grippers engaging bottles, e.g. bottle necks with means for varying spacing of bottles
• B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
• B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a tear strip (100, 200) formed onto one or more wall panels (190) of a packaging blank (290) is provided. The tear strip includes one or more tear lines (110) configured onto at least one of the wall panels of the packaging blank and adapted to be cut there-through. Each of the one or more tear lines includes a first line of weakness (111) extending longitudinally between a proximal end towards a distal end and extends to a depth generally equal to an entire thickness of the packaging blank at the first line of weakness. The tear line further includes a second line of weakness (115) extending generally diagonally away from the first line of weakness in a direction away from a center of the tear strip and towards the distal end of the wall panel. The second line of weakness extends to a depth lesser than the entire thickness of the packaging blank. In operation, the tear strip may torn by pulling the one or more tear lines together such that a generally clean cut through a cross- section of the packaging blank is achieved at each of the first line of weakness and the second line of weakness.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
• B65D 5/46 - Handles

Abstract

222222 in the gas stream from the volatile flavour components, obtaining a concentrated volatile flavour fraction; - collecting said volatile flavour fraction and packaging the volatile flavour fraction.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 2/08 - Concentrating or drying of juices
• A23L 2/38 - Other non-alcoholic beverages
• A23L 2/74 - Clarifying or fining of non-alcoholic beveragesRemoving unwanted matter by filtration using membranes, e.g. osmosis, ultrafiltration
• A23L 2/76 - Clarifying or fining of non-alcoholic beveragesRemoving unwanted matter by removal of gases
• A23L 2/80 - Clarifying or fining of non-alcoholic beveragesRemoving unwanted matter by adsorption
• C12F 3/06 - Recovery of by-products from beer or wine
• C12H 1/04 - Pasteurisation, sterilisation, preservation, purification, clarification, or ageing of alcoholic beverages combined with removal of precipitate or added materials, e.g. adsorption material with the aid of ion-exchange material or inert clarification material, e.g. adsorption material
• C12H 1/07 - Separation by filtration
• C12C 7/28 - After-treatment
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details

Abstract

A metal bottle-shaped container comprising a neck portion (5) defining an opening to the container, the neck portion extending into a neck finish (6) configured to receive a crown closure for sealing the opening, the neck finish comprising three distinct sections, a proximal section (6.P) extending from the neck portion of the container and connected thereto by a first bend (6.1), a distal section (6.D) comprising the free end of the neck finish and an intermediate section (6.1) extending between the proximal section and the distal section and connected thereto by respectively a second bend (6.2) and a third bend (6.3), characterized in that the proximal section is substantially planar and has a width of at least 0,5 mm measured between the first and second bends.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents

Abstract

A process processing fresh brewer's spent grains (BSG), the process comprising the steps of: Producing a mash comprising barley malt; Separating the mash from BSG; Collecting the BSG; Microbiologically stabilizing the collected BSG; drying said BSG; and powdering said dried BSG.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste
• A21D 13/047 - Products made from materials other than rye or wheat flour from cereals other than rye or wheat, e.g. rice
• A21D 2/38 - Seed germsGerminated cerealsExtracts thereof
• A23B 9/26 - Organic compoundsMicroorganismsEnzymes
• C12F 3/06 - Recovery of by-products from beer or wine

Abstract

222 is larger than t1. Beverage infusion device (500) comprising: a beverage input (520), a beverage output (120) fluidly connected to the beverage input (520) by a flow path, and an infusion chamber (130) provided in said flow path, the infusion chamber defining a slot (550) configured to hold a pouch (100) filled with flavoured material, the slot being delimited at one side by a back wall and at the opposite side by a rotatable pressure disc (561) configured to engage with the pouch, wherein the pressure disc comprises distinct protrusions (560) on its surface facing the slot, the distinct protrusions are provided on a continuous segment of the disc extending over maximally 5/4 Pi radians and a continuous segment of the disc of at least 3/4 Pi radians is free of protrusions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
• A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
• C12C 5/02 - Additives for beer
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing label paper or paper for corrugated board or folding carton for packaging of beverage containers, comprising the steps of: - feeding wood fiber pulps into a papermaking process; - forming a web mixture comprising the wood fiber pulp, a cationic polymer, an anionic polymer and a cationic starch; characterized in that the cationic starch is added to the wood fiber pulp only after the addition of the anionic polymer and cationic polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/20 - Wet strength agents
• D21H 27/10 - Packing paper
• D21H 27/30 - Multi-ply
• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped
• D21H 17/26 - Ethers thereof
• D21H 17/29 - Starch cationic
• D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
• D21H 23/14 - Controlling the addition by selecting point of addition or time of contact between components

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an orienting assembly (100) for orienting one or more beverage containers (190) stored within a secondary package. The orienting assembly includes a base portion (110) having a plurality of container regions (112) and remaining non- container regions (114). The orienting assembly further comprises a layer of a predetermined material, at least partially, coated onto one or more of the plurality of the container regions such that a coefficient of friction (fc) at the coated container region is higher compared to that (fn) of non-container regions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 25/10 - Devices to locate articles in containers
• B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
• B65D 57/00 - Internal frames or supports for flexible articles, e.g. stiffenersSeparators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. for preventing adhesion of sticky articles

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a handle having smoothened edges. The handle includes a body portion formed of an elongated piece of material having a pair of side edges defining a width of the body portion. The body portion includes a gripping region extended towards and / or between a first attachment region and / or a second attachment region. Further, each of the side edges of the gripping region has a cutting index lower than a cutting index of the remaining part of the gripping region such that the gripping region is soft and comfortable at the edges for a user to hold.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45F 5/10 - Handles for carrying purposes
• B65D 33/06 - Handles
• B65D 5/46 - Handles

Abstract

A process for preparing a cereal-based beverage, the method comprising: ~ providing malt or unmalted cereal grains; ~ mashing said malt or unmalted cereal grains to solubalize fermentable sugars therein the mashing comprising: - a first step wherein the malt or unmalted cereal grains are exposed to protease activity and optionally glucanase activity, the first step being carried out in a temperature interval A; - a subsequent second step wherein the malt or unmalted cereal grains are exposed to beta-amylase and alfa-amylase activity carried out in a temperature interval inhibiting the protease activity of the first step; - filtering the mashed malt or unmalted cereal grains to obtain a wort; - fermenting said wort to obtain the malt-based beverage; wherein the process comprises the addition of malt rootlets to the wort, characterised in that said malt rootlets are added to the malt or unmalted cereal grains during the second step of the mashing process at which protease activity is inhibited.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 7/04 - Preparation or treatment of the mash
• C12C 1/18 - Preparation of malt extract or of special kinds of malt, e.g. caramel, black malt
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
• C12C 1/16 - After-treatment of malt, e.g. malt cleaning, detachment of the germ
• C12G 3/02 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by fermentation

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a portable handle assembly (200) for use with one or more secondary packages (280). The handle assembly includes a base portion (210). The base portion includes a first handle pocket (212) at a proximal end extended towards a second handle pocket (214) at a distal end. Each of the handle pocket includes a recess (215) having an inward opening (215a) and an outward opening (215b). The handle assembly further includes a handle (220) having a gripping portion (222) extended towards a first enclosed portion (224) at the proximal end and towards a second enclosed portion (226) at the distal end. Each of the enclosed portions is adapted to be received within the recess of at least one of the handle pocket such that it is slidingly clamped there within. In use, when a user grasps the handle by lifting up the gripping portion, at least one of the enclosed portion slides out to a locked state and moves back.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 71/12 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank
• B65D 5/46 - Handles
• B65D 71/00 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a multipack (100) for holding a plurality of beverage containers (190) comprising a closing wrap (120). The multipack (100) includes a primary container (102) formed from an open top housing (110), having a bottom surface (111), and a plurality of sidewalls (112) connected and extended away from the bottom surface to define an inner surface (119) there between, accessible through a top open surface (113). The closing wrap (120) includes a plurality of panels defining a first end panel (121) connected to a second end panel (122) through a bottom panel (123) at one end and extending towards a top panel at another end. In use, the closing wrap is wrapped around a pair of sidewalls of the primary containers wherein the top panel of the closing wrap sealingly covers the open top surface of the primary container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 71/68 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
• B65D 71/62 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles formed by folding one blank into a tubular element, having upper wall portions provided with openings, through which the articles extend with parts of the walls bent against one another to form a longitudinal partition between two rows of articles
• F25D 3/08 - Movable containers portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
• B65D 71/40 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a smart metal, glass, paper-based, wood-based, or plastic packaging comprising at least one sensor or communication device, characterized in that a structural component of the packaging forms a component of the at least one sensor or communication device. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a smart packaging is provided comprising the steps of manufacturing a packaging and constituting at least one sensor or communication device on or in the packaging, wherein a structural component of the packaging is taken for constituting a component of the at least one sensor or communication device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 23/12 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles
• B65D 23/14 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags
• B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport
• B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
• B65D 6/00 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
• B65D 41/42 - Caps or cap-like covers adapted to be secured in position by permanent deformation of the wall-engaging parts made of relatively-stiff metallic material, e.g. crown caps
• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes

Abstract

A container for transporting beverage said container comprising at least one part made of a sandwich structural laminate comprising a PU and/or PET foam core, a resin outer skin and a resin inner skin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/22 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
• B65D 81/02 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage

Abstract

A container for transporting beer bottles or beer cans said container comprising at least one part made of a structural laminate comprising a thermoplastic resin foam core and a fiber reinforced resin skin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/22 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
• B65D 81/02 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage

Abstract

A container for transporting beverage said container comprising at least one part made of a sandwich structural laminate comprising a thermoplastic resin foam core, a fiber reinforced resin outer skin and a fiber reinforced resin inner skin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/22 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
• B65D 81/02 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance

Abstract

A process of extracting or purifying proteinaceous material and/or fibraceous material from brewer's spent grain (BSG), the process comprising the steps of: Providing brewer's spent grain; Performing saccharification by enzymatic treatment of the brewer's spent grain and a fermentation of the saccharified brewer's spent grain with lactic acid bacteria and/or acetic acid bacteria and/or probiotics to obtain a fermented broth; and extracting and/or purifying proteinaceous and/or fibraceous material from the fermented BSG.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
• A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
• A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste

Abstract

A method of producing fermented liquor; whereby the alcohol fermentation broth is treated with a multistage filtration process including a reverse osmosis filtration whereby the purine in the fermentation broth is reduced to a concentration less than 1.0 ppm.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12H 1/07 - Separation by filtration
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for preparation of a a heat shrinking polyester film. The method includes obtaining a polyester film made from a modified composition of a polyester. The composition of polyester include one or more polyester selected from but not limited to group consisting of terephthalic acid (PET), naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (PEN), 1,4-cyclohexane-dicarboxylic acid, Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) and isophthalic acid. The composition further includes an amount of Maleic anhydride as a cross linking agent, and optionally an amount of glycol. The method further includes thermally stretching the obtained polyester film in a stretching direction under a predetermined direction under a predetermined reduced temperature. Thereafter, the polyester film is cooled thereby locking the shrink properties within the polyester film.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an orienting system for orienting a beverage cans. The system includes a cradle for horizontally receiving a beverage can, mounted on a support frame. The cradle includes an open receiving portion extending towards and between a top end direction and a bottom end. The support frame is provided with a mechanism for enabling a tilting movement to the cradle supported thereon, thereby releasing the beverage can. The system further includes a sensing unit for sensing a top portion of the beverage can. Additionally, the system includes a control unit for receiving a sensing information from the sensing unit and accordingly provide a movement instruction to the support frame such that the beverage can is released in a top upright position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/04 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G07F 11/24 - Rotary or oscillatory members
• G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles

Abstract

The present invention discloses an opening tool (100, 200) for opening and / or removing a tab portion (314) of a beverage can (300). The opening tool includes a hollow housing (110, 210). The hollow housing includes a generally cylindrical housing body (112, 212) having a top end (ET), a bottom end (EB), an outer surface (114, 214), an inner surface (116, 216) and an open cavity (118, 218) extending from a top end towards a bottom end of the housing body. The opening tool further includes one or more claws (120, 220), having a claw body (121, 222) extending between a claw end portion (123, 224) and a claw tip (122, 226) such that the tip of each of the claws is adapted to be hangingly disposed within the open cavity of hollow housing. In operation, when a beverage can is passed through the hollow housing from the bottom end towards the top end, the claw tip of atleast one of the claws engages and pulls-opens the tab portion while the beverage can moves out of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67B 7/40 - Devices for engaging tags, strips, or tongues for opening by tearing, e.g. slotted keys for opening sardine tins

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an automatic vending machine for dispensing beverage cans. The machine includes a main housing having a can delivery slot. The housing includes a refrigerant compartment for storing the beverage cans. The housing further includes a delivery sub- system for delivering a beverage can from the refrigerant compartment to the delivery slot accessible to a consumer. The delivery sub-system is configured to orient and open the can while delivering to the delivery slot.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 9/10 - Casings, e.g. with means for heating or cooling
• G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
• G07F 11/24 - Rotary or oscillatory members
• G07F 11/72 - Auxiliary equipments, e.g. for lighting cigars, opening bottles
• G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
• B67B 7/00 - Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
• B67B 7/40 - Devices for engaging tags, strips, or tongues for opening by tearing, e.g. slotted keys for opening sardine tins

Abstract

A method of making a fermented beverage, in particular a cereal-based fermented beverage, the method comprising the steps of: - Preparing a wort and boiling said wort, the boiled wort comprising a liquid fraction and a solids fraction; - Separating the liquid fraction from the solids fraction; - Fermenting the liquid fraction; - Maturing the fermented liquid fraction to obtain the fermented beverage wherein hop bine leaves and/or hop bine stems are added to the wort and maintained in contact with the liquid fraction of the wort for a period of at least 20 minutes at a temperature of ranging between 70 - 100°C.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 5/00 - Other raw materials for the preparation of beer
• C12C 5/02 - Additives for beer
• C12C 7/20 - Boiling the beerwort
• C12C 3/00 - Treatment of hops

Abstract

A process for stabilizing fresh brewer's spent grains (BSG) microbiologically, the process comprising the steps of: • Producing a mash comprising barley malt; • Separating the mash from BSG; • Collecting the BSG; • acidifying the BSG to a pH of 4 or lower, characterized in that the BSG: is acidified prior to reaching mycotoxin levels higher than 3μg/kg Ochratoxin A (OTA), higher than 750 μg/kg deoxynivalenol (DON), higher than 20 μg/kg nivalenol (NIV), and higher than 75 μg/kg zearalenone (ZEA) and/or having a colony count of not higher not higher than 103CFU/g MS-BSG total aerobic bacteria and; not higher than 103CFU/g MS-BSG fungi and; not higher than 103CFU/g MS-BSG yeast and; not higher than 103CFU/g MS-BSG mesophilic aerobic bacteria and; not higher than 103 CFU/g MS-BSG total anaerobic bacteria, after one week of storage at 25°C

IPC Classes  ?

• A23B 9/26 - Organic compoundsMicroorganismsEnzymes
• A23L 2/52 - Adding ingredients
• C12F 3/06 - Recovery of by-products from beer or wine
• A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste

Abstract

Method for preparing a beverage component, the method comprising the steps of: (a) Providing an aqueous suspension comprising at least 1,5 g/l, preferably at least 3g/l, most preferably at least 5 g/l hops or hop products and fermentable carbohydrates; (b) Fermenting the aqueous suspension with a yeast to obtain the beverage component, characterized in that the aqueous suspension comprises an amount of free amino nitrogen (FAN) of less than 11ppm FAN/°Pl, preferably less than 6ppm FAN/°Pl, most preferably less than 4.5ppm FAN/°Pl, at the start of fermentation and/or that aqueous suspension comprises an amount of free amino nitrogen (FAN) of less than 180ppm, preferably less than 100ppm, most preferably less than 85ppm.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 2/56 - Flavouring or bittering agents
• C12G 3/06 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs with flavouring ingredients
• C12C 3/00 - Treatment of hops
• C12C 5/02 - Additives for beer
• A23L 27/24 - Synthetic spices, flavouring agents or condiments prepared by fermentation

Abstract

A method of yeast management comprising preserving and propagating yeast cells at a central yeast collection facility and dispatching yeast cells from that yeast collection facility to distant yeast processing sites, the yeast management method comprising: a) Preserving yeast cells at a temperature of minus 80°C or less; b) Thawing said yeast cells under conditions allowing revitalisation of a majority the yeast cells; c) Propagating the thawed yeast cells; d) Packing at least part of the propagated yeast cells for transport to yeast processing sites; e) Production of a fermented beverage by inoculating a fermentable broth with yeast cells propagated from the packed and transported yeast cells of step (d); f) Optionally preserving part of the propagated yeast cells by freezing the yeast cells to a temperature of minus 80°C or lower, Characterized in that the method comprises a step of: g) growing the yeast cells on an exclusively non­fermentable carbon source to selectively propagate yeast cells having a regularly functional respiratory chain (non­ petites).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/18 - Baker's yeastBrewer's yeast
• C12N 1/04 - Preserving or maintaining viable microorganisms
• C12C 11/00 - Fermentation processes for beer
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer

Abstract

The cooling apparatus according to the present invention, which is an apparatus generally used for cooling draft beer, relates to an apparatus for rapidly cooling draft beer during the process of drawing the draft beer by applying pressure to a disposable draft beer keg.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/06 - Mountings or arrangements of dispensing apparatus in or on shop or bar counters
• B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details

Abstract

A beverage component comprising: i. 2-96w% of ethanol; ii. at least 0,1 ppm acetaldehyde, at least 1 ppm ethyl acetaldehyde, at least 60 ppm isoamyl alcohol and/or at least 0,1 ppm isoamyl acetate; and iii. Extracted hop flavour components including myrcene in an amount of at least 200 ppb and/or α-humulene in an amount of at least 800 ppb.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12C 12/04 - Beer with low alcohol content
• C12C 5/02 - Additives for beer

Abstract

The present invention discloses a shaping tool for reshaping a metallic can already filled with a fluid such as beverage, or the like, is provided. The shaping tool includes a shaping portion and a gripping portion. The shaping portion includes a generally cylindrical shaping body having outer sidewalls, inner sidewalls and an open cavity extending from a top end towards a bottom end of the shaping body. The shaping portion further includes a shaping structure, corresponding to a predetermined pattern, configured onto the inner sidewalls of the shaping body. In operation, when a contact portion of the metallic can is pushed through the shaping body, the predetermined pattern of the shaping structure gets engraved / embossed onto the outer sidewalls of the metallic can.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 51/26 - Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects cans or tinsClosing cans or tins in a permanent manner
• B44B 5/02 - DiesAccessories
• B44B 3/06 - Accessories, e.g. tool or work holders
• B65B 61/24 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for shaping or reshaping completed packages

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a smart metal, glass, paper-based, wood-based, or plastic packaging comprising at least one electric power source, characterized in that a structural component of the packaging forms a component of the at least one electric power source, said structural component being a component or material layer offering a contribution to enable the packaging to contain a product or to be transported. in addition, the present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a smart packaging is provided comprising the steps of manufacturing a packaging and constituting at least one electric power source on or in the packaging, wherein a structural component of the packaging is taken for constituting a component of the at least one electric power source, said structural component being a component or material layer offering a contribution to enable the packaging to contain a product or to be transported.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/02 - Cases, jackets or wrappings
• B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport
• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
• H01M 6/04 - Cells with aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 6/40 - Printed batteries

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a smart metal, glass, paper-based, wood-based, or plastic packaging for beverage comprising at least one electric power source, characterized in that a structural component of the packaging forms a component of the at least one electric power source, said structural component being a component or material layer offering a contribution to enable the packaging to contain a beverage or to be transported. in addition, the present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a smart packaging for a beverage is provided comprising the steps of manufacturing a packaging for a beverage and constituting at least one electric power source on or in the packaging, wherein a structural component of the packaging is taken for constituting a component of the at least one electric power source, said structural component being a component or material layer offering a contribution to enable the packaging to contain a beverage or to be transported.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/02 - Cases, jackets or wrappings
• B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
• H01M 6/04 - Cells with aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 6/40 - Printed batteries
• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes

Abstract

Method and apparatus for continouous dispensing a carbonated beverage, comprising: - providing a beverage source containing a carbonated beverage, - providing a dispense line disposing the beverage source in communication with an infusion chamber arranged in a dispensing tap, - elevating the pressure in the dispense line to an infusion pressure of at least 4 bar, - providing a bed of infusion ingredient in the infusion chamber, switching on the carbonated beverage liquid flow and driving the carbonated beverage liquid through the bed of infusion ingredient, while maintaining a pressure drop over the bed from infusion pressure to a pressure equal or above saturation pressure, - reducing the pressure further to ambient pressure after the infusion chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
• C12C 5/02 - Additives for beer

Abstract

Method of preparing a malt­based beverage, in particular a beer, comprising the steps of: (a) In situ preparing a fermentable sugar solution; (b) Mashing malt obtaining a malt mash; (c) Filtering the malt mash obtaining a wort; (d) Boiling the wort; (e) Adding the fermentable sugar solution to the wort after filtration of the malt mash; (f) Fermenting the wort/fermentable sugar solution mixture obtaining a malt­based beverage.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 1/00 - Preparation of malt
• C12C 5/00 - Other raw materials for the preparation of beer
• C12C 7/00 - Preparation of wort
• C12C 7/04 - Preparation or treatment of the mash
• C12C 7/047 - Preparation or treatment of the mash part of the mash being unmalted cereal mash
• C12C 7/053 - Preparation or treatment of the mash part of the mash being non-cereal material
• C12C 7/14 - Lautering, i.e. clarifying wort
• C12C 7/165 - Lautering, i.e. clarifying wort by straining in mash filters
• C12C 7/20 - Boiling the beerwort
• C12C 3/00 - Treatment of hops
• C12C 13/00 - Brewing devices, not covered by a single group of

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of inkjet printing an image on a glass container comprising the steps of: a)    manufacturing a glass container having a CEC layer; b)    removing at least part of the CEC layer to a level wherein the remaining CEC layer has a thickness of less than 20 nm by washing the CEC from the glass container with an aqueous solution containing surfactant, rinsing with water and blowing the water from the container by means of a pressurized air stream, c)    inkjet printing an image on the glass container.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
• C03C 17/42 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating of an organic material and at least one non-metal coating

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of inkjet printing an image on a glass container comprising the steps of: a) manufacturing a glass container having a CEC layer; b) removing at least part of the CEC layer to a level wherein the remaining CEC layer has a thickness of less than 20 nm by washing the CEC from the glass container with an aqueous solution containing non-ionic surfactant, rinsing with water and blowing the water from the container by means of a pressurized air stream, c) inkjet printing an image on the glass container.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
• C03C 17/42 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating of an organic material and at least one non-metal coating

Abstract

A method for preparing beer concentrate, comprising the steps of: A) Subjecting beer or cider (1) to a first concentration step to obtain a retentate (2) and a permeate (3) comprising alcohol (3a) and volatile flavour components (3b), B) Subjecting the permeate (3) to an adsorption unit whereby the volatile flavour and alcohol-containing permeate is passed over or through an adsorption unit, C) Recovering one or more of the flavour components (3b) from the adsorption unit in a further recuperation process D) Combining the retentate (2) with the flavour components (3b).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12H 1/02 - Pasteurisation, sterilisation, preservation, purification, clarification, or ageing of alcoholic beverages combined with removal of precipitate or added materials, e.g. adsorption material
• C12C 5/02 - Additives for beer
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration

Abstract

A process for preparing an alcoholic fermented beverage, the process comprising the steps of: a. Slurrying a starch source in water; b. Subsequently liquefying the starch to obtain a wort or most; c. Optionally boiling the wort or most and subsequently diluting the boiled wort or most with water; d. Fermenting the wort or most; e. Post­fermentation processing the fermented wort or most obtaining the alcoholic beverage; characterized in that water­extracted nutrients from cereal germ are provided either in the starch source in water slurry or in the wort or most.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 7/047 - Preparation or treatment of the mash part of the mash being unmalted cereal mash
• C12C 11/00 - Fermentation processes for beer
• C12C 5/00 - Other raw materials for the preparation of beer

Abstract

Method for preparing a beverage component, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing an aqueous hop suspension comprising hops or hop derivates, the hops or hop derivates comprising thiol precursors; (b) in vitro treating the hop suspension with an enzyme or enzyme mixture having beta­lyase activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 3/00 - Treatment of hops

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a smart metal, glass, paper-based, wood-based, or plastic packaging (1, 2, 3, 4) for beverage comprising at least one sensory perceptible output, said sensory perceptible output being any type of device integrated in the packaging enabling a user or consumer to sense any sensory perceptible status change of the packaging or the beverage, wherein a structural component of the packaging forms a component of the at least one sensory perceptible output, said structural component being a component or material layer offering a contribution to enable the packaging to contain a beverage or to be transported. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a corresponding packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/73 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials with means specially adapted for effervescing the liquids, e.g. for forming bubbles or beer head
• B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport
• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

Abstract

A cooling unit comprising: (a) a cooling cartridge having: (i) two foils sealed to one another along a perimeter area delimiting an inner area of the cartridge where a liquid pathway is defined between both foils, the liquid pathway making a fluid communication between an inlet and an outlet of the cooling cartridge; (ii) a web or mesh of material provided between both foils in the inner area of the cooling cartridge in the liquid pathway, the web or mesh of material comprising contact zones where the foils contact the web or mesh of material in the inner area of the cooling cartridge when the pressure reigning in the inner area equals ambient pressure; (b) a first cooling plate comprising a first surface and a second cooling plate comprising a second surface facing the first surface; (c) a cold source suitable for cooling said first and second surfaces, wherein the inner area of the cooling cartridge is positioned between both cooling surfaces; wherein the foils are not or only at distinct locations attached to the contact zones of the web or mesh material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• F28F 13/00 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing
• F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels
• F28F 21/06 - Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of plastics material
• F25D 31/00 - Other cooling or freezing apparatus

Abstract

A method for preparing beer concentrate, comprising the steps of: a) Subjecting beer or cider (1) to a first concentration step comprising reverse osmosis to obtain a retentate (2) and a fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (3), wherein the retentate (2) is characterised by the concentration of unfilterable compounds equal to or higher than 5% (w/w), preferably 10% (w/w), most preferably 15% (w/w), as calculated from density measurement corrected for the alcohol amount; b) Subjecting the retentate (2) to a retentate concentration step comprising nanofiltration to obtain a concentrated retentate (2) and a permeate comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration
• C12G 3/14 - by freezing

Abstract

An appliance for the production and dispensing of malt based fermented beverage, wherein the appliance comprise a malt based fermented beverage concentrated inlet (Fig 1 (8)), liquid lines (Fig 1(6)), a water inlet (Fig 1 (1)), a pressurized gas inlet (Fig 1 (2)), a carbonation unit (Fig 1 (4)) having a water inlet and a pressurized gas inlet, a mixing unit (Fig 1 (9)) in which the carbonated water and malt based fermented beverage concentrate are mixed further comprising gas pressure regulating means for varying the gas at the inlet of the carbonation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

An appliance for the production and dispensing of malt based fermented beverage, wherein the appliance comprise a malt based fermented beverage concentrated inlet (Fig 1 (8)), liquid lines (Fig 1(6)), a water inlet (Fig 1 (1)), a pressurized gas inlet (Fig 1 (2)), a carbonation unit (Fig 1 (4)) having a water inlet and a pressurized gas inlet, a mixing unit (Fig 1 (9)) in which the carbonated water and malt based fermented beverage concentrate are mixed further comprising a pressure control unit allowing to control the pressure on the water at the water inlet of the carbonation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

An appliance for the production and dispensing of malt based fermented beverage, wherein the appliance comprise a malt based fermented beverage concentrated inlet (Fig 1 (8)), a water inlet (Fig 1 (1)), a pressurized gas inlet (Fig 1 (2)), a carbonation unit (Fig 1 (4)) having a water inlet and a pressurized gas inlet, a mixing unit (Fig 1 (9)) in which the carbonated water and malt based fermented beverage concentrate are mixed, characterized in that the appliance comprises a cooling unit in which the water is cooled before carbonation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

A beverage container cooling unit comprising: • a. a housing comprising a slot for receiving a container (C) therein; • b. a cooling element (2) comprising a cold supply (2c); • c. a heat conductive panel (2H) enabling heat transfer between a container provided in the slot and the cold supply; wherein the heat conductive panel comprises two material layers fixed against one another: • (i) a first material layer (2.1) defining a cooling surface facing the container receiving slot and an opposed surface, said first layer made of a material having a thermal expansion coefficient of X1; • (ii) a second material (2.2) layer having a contact surface facing positioned against the opposed surface of the first material layer and a second opposed surface, the second material layer having a thermal expansion coefficient of X2, different from X1, the difference in thermal expansion, causing the conductive panel to bulge at a change in temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25D 19/00 - Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices
• F25D 31/00 - Other cooling or freezing apparatus
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

A method for preparing beer concentrate, comprising the steps of: a) feeding a beer or cider (1) stream and a water (H20) stream to a first concentration step comprising diafiltration (A) over a nanofiltration or reverse osmosis membrane to obtain a low alcohol retentate (2) and a permeate (3) comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components, wherein the retentate (2) is characterised by the concentration of unfilterable compounds equal to or higher than 5% (w/w), preferably 10% (w/w), most preferably 15% (w/w), as calculated from density measurement corrected for the alcohol amount; b) Subjecting the permeate comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (3) to a next concentration step (B) comprising freeze concentration; reverse osmosis; or adsorption to obtain a fraction (4) comprising volatile flavour components (4) and a leftover fraction (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration
• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12G 3/14 - by freezing

Abstract

1. A method for preparing beer concentrate, comprising the steps of: a) Subjecting beer or cider (1) to a first concentration step comprising ultrafiltration (A) to obtain a retentate (2) and a fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (3), wherein the retentate (2) is characterised by the concentration of unfilterable compounds equal to or higher than 20% (w/w), preferably 30% (w/w), most preferably 40% (w/w), as calculated from density measurement corrected for the alcohol amount; b) Subjecting the fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (3) to a next concentration step (B) comprising freeze concentration; nanofiltration, adsorption or reverse osmosis, to obtain a concentrated fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (4) and a leftover fraction (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12G 3/14 - by freezing
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration

Abstract

A method for preparing beer concentrate, comprising the steps of: a) Subjecting beer (1) to a first concentration step comprising nanofiltration (A) or reverse osmosis to obtain a retentate (2) and a fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (3), wherein the retentate (2) is characterised by the concentration of unfilterable compounds to or higher than 20% (w/w), preferably 30% (w/w), most preferably 40% (w/w), as calculated from density measurement corrected for the alcohol amount; b) Subjecting the fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components to a next concentration step (B) comprising freeze concentration, fractionation, preferably being distillation, or reverse osmosis, to obtain a concentrated fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (4), and a leftover fraction (5); c) Subjecting the leftover fraction (5) of the next concentration step (B) to a fractionation, preferably being distillation, an adsorption or a freeze concentration to obtain a second fraction comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components and a second leftover fraction..

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration
• C12G 3/14 - by freezing
• C12G 3/12 - by distillation

Abstract

A method for preparing beer concentrate, comprising the steps of: a) Subjecting beer or cider (1) to a first concentration step comprising reverse osmosis and/or nanofiltration and/or ultrafiltration to obtain a retentate (2) and a permeate comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components (3), wherein the retentate (2) is characterised by the concentration of unfilterable compounds equal to or higher than 5% (w/w), preferably 10% (w/w), most preferably 15% (w/w), as calculated from density measurement corrected for the alcohol amount; b) Subjecting the retentate (2) to a retentate concentration step comprising forward osmosis to obtain a concentrated retentate (4) and a permeate comprising alcohol and volatile flavour components.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12G 3/14 - by freezing
• C12G 3/12 - by distillation
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration

Abstract

An appliance for the production and dispensing of malt based fermented beverage, wherein the appliance comprise a malt based fermented beverage concentrated inlet (Fig 1 (8)), a water inlet (Fig 1 (1)), a pressurized gas inlet (Fig 1 (2)), an in­line carbonation unit (Fig 1 (4)) having a water inlet and a pressurized gas inlet, a mixing unit (Fig 1 (9)) in which the carbonated water and malt based fermented beverage concentrate are mixed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

An appliance for the production and dispensing of malt based fermented beverage, wherein the appliance comprise a malt based fermented beverage concentrated inlet (Fig 1 (8)), a water inlet (Fig 1 (1)), a pressurized gas inlet (Fig 1 (2)), an carbonation unit (Fig 1 (4)) having a water inlet and a pressurized gas inlet, a mixing unit (Fig 1 (9)) in which the carbonated water and malt based fermented beverage concentrate are mixed. whereby the carbonation unit is capable of generating gaseous bubbles having an average major dimension at the carbonated water outlet of the carbonation unit of less than 0,75mm, preferably less than 0,50 mm, highly preferably between 0,25 and 0,75 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

An appliance for the production and dispensing of malt based fermented beverage, wherein the appliance comprise a malt based fermented beverage concentrated inlet (Fig 1 (8)), liquid lines (Fig 1(6)), a water inlet (Fig 1 (1)), a pressurized gas inlet (Fig 1 (2)), an carbonation unit (Fig 1 (4)) having a water inlet and a pressurized gas inlet, a mixing unit (Fig 1 (9)) in which the carbonated water and malt based fermented beverage concentrate are mixed. Further comprising a flow rate controller at the liquid line (6) which connects to the inlet of the carbonation unit and/or at the liquid line which fluidly connects the carbonation unit to the mixing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a glass container having an outer glass surface with an inkjet printed image provided on said surface and having a CEC with a thickness between 0 to 20 nm, or no CEC, present between the outer glass surface and the inkjet printed image, and wherein the non-printed area of the outer glass surface comprises a friction reducing coating. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method of inkjet printing an image on a glass container comprising the steps of: a) providing a glass container from which a CEC is at least partially removed to a level between 0 and 20 nm, or from which a CEC is substantially completely removed, b) inkjet printing an image on the glass container, leaving a non-printed area, c) depositing a friction reducing coating on at least part of the non-printed area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
• B65D 23/08 - Coverings or external coatings
• C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
• C03C 17/28 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a recipient for containing a beverage comprising a printed caustic image generator on its outer surface. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method of generating a caustic image from a recipient for containing a beverage, comprising printing a refractive and/or reflective geometry on at least part of the recipient's outer surface, characterized in that the geometry is a caustic image generator. In particular the recipient for containing a beverage is a carbonated beverage container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 19/12 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects
• G09F 19/18 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects involving the use of optical projection means, e.g. projection of images on clouds
• G09F 19/14 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects displaying different signs depending upon the view-point of the observer
• G09F 23/00 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes

Abstract

The present invention concerns a dispensing appliance for preparing and dispensing a malt based fermented beverage (MBFB) by mixing an MBFB concentrate with a carbonated diluent, said dispensing appliance comprising a mixing chamber (2) for mixing the MBFB concentrate and the carbonated diluent, said mixing chamber being defined by walls and being divided by a mid-plane, M1, normal to a longitudinal axis, X, into an upper portion and a lower portion, said mixing chamber comprising: (a) a concentrate opening (1d) located in the upper portion and being provided with a fixing device for fixing a container containing a MBFB concentrate; (b) a diluent opening (4d) located in the upper portion and provided with a diluent connection to a source of carbonated diluent, (c) an outlet (2d) oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis, X, and located in the lower portion, for discharging a MBFB composed of a mixture of MBFB concentrate and carbonated diluent, (d) a core (2c) defined by a core surface and mounted in the chamber, such the core surface defines with the walls of the chamber a flow passage (2p) of width, w, measured normal to the core surface, Characterized in that, the core is movingly mounted in the chamber, such that it can be translated along the longitudinal axis, X, in order to control the width, w, of portions of the flow passage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
• B67D 1/12 - Flow- or pressure-control devices or systems
• B01F 5/06 - Mixers in which the components are pressed together through slits, orifices, or screens
• B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers

Abstract

A process for preparing a beverage or beverage component comprising the steps of: - Providing brewer's spent grain; - Performing a saccharification by enzymatic treatment of the brewer's spent grain and a fermentation of the sacchahrified brewer's spent grain with lactic acid bacteria and/or acetic acid bacteria and/or probiotics to obtain a fermented broth; and - filtering the fermented broth and collecting the permeate to obtain the beverage or beverage component; or homogenizing the fermented broth to obtain the beverage or beverage component.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
• A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
• C12C 5/00 - Other raw materials for the preparation of beer
• C12C 11/00 - Fermentation processes for beer

Abstract

A process for preparing a beverage or beverage component, the process comprising an enzymatic treatment of brewer's spent grain including addition of one or a combination of enzymes with alpha-amylase, gluco-amylase, cellulase, xylanase, protease and/or beta-glucanase activitiy and fermentation by a strain of lactic acid bacteria, the combination of enzymes and enzymatic treatment conditions are such that: • said lactic acid bacteria produces 4.5 g/L lactic acid and metabolises sugar such that the resulting fermented broth contains less than 2.5% w/w, preferably less than 0.5% w/w residual sugar; or • said lactic acid bacteria produces 4.5 g/L lactic acid and metabolises sugar such that the resulting fermented broth contains at least 2.5% w/w residual sugar.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
• A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
• C12C 5/00 - Other raw materials for the preparation of beer
• C12C 11/00 - Fermentation processes for beer

Abstract

A dispensing apparatus (1) is described having a beverage source (10), containing a carbonated beverage liquid, and a dispensing tap. The dispensing apparatus includes a dispense tube (12) disposing the beverage source (10) in fluid communication with the dispensing tap and an infusion chamber (16) arranged in connection with the dispense tube (12) and configured to infuse an infusing ingredient with the carbonated beverage liquid. The dispensing apparatus (1) further includes a sensing unit (18) configured to determine a level of carbon-dioxide in the liquid downstream of the infusion chamber. The dispensing apparatus (1) further includes a carbon-dioxide source (20) coupled to the dispense tube via a valve. The dispensing apparatus (1) further includes a control unit (24) configured to operate the valve to allow flow of carbon-dioxide gas based on the determined level of carbon-dioxide in the carbonated beverage liquid, so as to bring the level of carbon-dioxide to a pre-defined level.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
• B67D 1/06 - Mountings or arrangements of dispensing apparatus in or on shop or bar counters
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• B67D 1/12 - Flow- or pressure-control devices or systems
• C12G 3/06 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs with flavouring ingredients
• C12C 5/02 - Additives for beer

Abstract

A process of preparing a malt-based beverage comprising at least two flavour components A and B in a weight ratio A/B of Xfinal, said method comprising the steps of: - brewing and fermenting a wort to obtain a fermented malt-based beverage comprising at least two water-soluble components A and B, other than alcohol or water, in a weight ratio A/B of X1> Xfinal; - adjusting the weight ratio of A/B at concentrating said fermented malt- based beverage by removal of water therefrom to obtain a concentrated malt-based beverage having a weight ration A/B of Xfinal; characterized in that the ratio A/B of X1 is determined in anticipation of adjusting the amount of component A in the beverage during concentrating.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12G 3/10 - Increasing the alcohol content
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration
• C12C 11/00 - Fermentation processes for beer

Abstract

A process of preparing a malt-based beverage, said method comprising the steps of: - fermenting a wort to obtain a fermented malt-based beverage to achieve a original extract level A in a range of 10°PI-20°PI; - concentrating said fermented malt-based beverage by removal of water therefrom to obtain a concentrated malt-based beverage; characterized in that the concentrated malt-based beverage is diluted for consumption by addition of water or a water based diluent to an extract level B higher than A.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/08 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by methods for altering the composition of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages not provided for in groups
• C12G 3/10 - Increasing the alcohol content
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a glass container having an outer glass surface with an inkjet printed image provided on said surface, characterized in that an at least partially water soluble CEC with a thickness from 0,002 to 10 micrometer is present between the outer glass surface and the inkjet printed image. Such glass container is preferably a one-way beverage bottle. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method of inkjet printing an image on a glass container comprising the steps of: a) manufacturing a glass container having an at least partially water soluble CEC layer with a thickness from 0,002 to 10 micrometer, b) inkjet printing an image on the glass container.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• C03C 17/38 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal at least one coating being a coating of an organic material

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a glass container having an outer glass surface with an inkjet printed image provided on said surface, characterized in that a CEC with a thickness between 0 to 20 nm is present between the outer glass surface and the inkjet printed image. Such glass container is preferably a one-way beverage bottle. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method of inkjet printing an image on a glass container comprising the steps of: a)    manufacturing a glass container having a CEC layer; b)    removing at least part of the CEC layer to a level wherein the remaining CEC layer has a thickness of 0 to 20 nm; c)    inkjet printing an image on the glass container

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• C03C 17/38 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal at least one coating being a coating of an organic material

Abstract

Beverage dispensing apparatus comprising a container containing a beverage, and further comprising a dispensing tube composed of three sections: (A) A cartridge (1) formed by a frame (1F) defining a perimeter of an inner area and supporting in said inner area a channel (1C) forming a serpentine; (B) An upstream dispensing tube section (3U) fluidly connecting the interior of the container to an inlet of the channel; (C) A downstream dispensing tube section (3D) fluidly connecting an outlet of the channel to a tapping valve (9V), (D) A beverage dispensing appliance provided with a cooling unit comprising a first and second cooling plates (2P) separated from one another by a distance defining an insertion slot (2S), wherein the distance separating the first from the second cooling plates can be varied, • from a loading distance, d0, allowing the introduction of the cartridge into the slot, • to a cooling distance, dc < d0, wherein the first and second surfaces cooling plates contact the channel and apply a pressure thereon deforming the channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels
• F25D 31/00 - Other cooling or freezing apparatus

Abstract

A method for securing a tamper evident closure to a container includes providing a prethreaded closure that is defined by a top portion (12) and a skirt portion (14) that extends from the top portion. The skirt portion defines an inner closure thread surface (28) and an opposed outer closure thread surface (27) of at least one closure thread (26). The skirt portion also includes a tamper evident band (24). The prethreaded closure is rotated to engage the at least one closure thread with at least one container thread of a container. The inner closure thread surface contacts a surface of the at least one container thread. The tamper evident band of the prethreaded closure is rolled to secure the tamper evident band to the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
• B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
• B67B 3/18 - Capping heads for securing caps characterised by being rotatable, e.g. for forming screw threads in situ
• B67B 3/20 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps by applying and rotating preformed threaded caps
• B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators

Abstract

The present invention concerns a kit of parts for the in situ production of a fermented target beverage by addition of a liquid diluent (3), said kit of parts comprising : (c) A first chamber (1) contain ing concentrated beverage extracts, and (d) A second chamber (2), fluidly separated from the first chamber, containing ethanol of at least 80 vol.% purity, Characterized in that, the ethanol of the second chamber contains CO2 or N2 at saturation concentration at a temperature of 25°C and at a pressure of at least 2 bar (= 1 bar over atmospheric pressure). The present invention also concerns a dispensing apparatus and a method for the in situ preparation and dispensing of a fermented target beverage, using the foregoing kit of parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration
• C12C 13/10 - Home brew equipment
• C12G 3/00 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages
• B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

A method for obtaining a beverage, comprising the steps of: a. providing a first single-serve container comprising a malt based beverage concentrate characterized in that said concentrate is in a liquid state, has a viscosity of maximally 40.103 mPa.s a real extract density of at least 2,6°P and an alcohol content of at least 1 vol%; b. Providing a second single-serve container containing an ethanol solution having an ethanol concentration of 80 vol% or more; c. Providing a liquid diluent source; d. Mixing a portion of the diluent source with the content of the second single-serve container, to obtain an intermediate liquid mixture having an alcohol content of 30 vol% or less; e. Mixing the content of the first single-serve container with said intermediate liquid mixture and potentially an additional amount of the liquid diluent to obtain a beverage.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/00 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages
• C12C 13/10 - Home brew equipment
• C12C 11/11 - Post fermentation treatments, e.g. carbonation or concentration
• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

A beverage tap installation (1) comprising: • a tap housing (2, 3) defining an inner cavity (5); • a tap head (3) defining a liquid channel having an inlet (8) and an outlet and a valve receiving slot (10) defined in said liquid channel, the tap head (3) comprising a valve actuator (11) and a valve actuator operating mechanism (12); • a removable flexible dispense tube (4) having a beverage inlet (8) and a beverage outlet (20), the flexible dispense tube (4) comprising a liquid valve (21) lodged in the valve receiving slot (10) and cooperates with the valve actuator (11) of the tap head (3), • a locking mechanism allowing removably mounting the tap head (3) on the tap housing (2, 3), wherein the flexible dispense tube (4) comprising an abutment surface (24) in proximity of the valve and the tap installation (1) comprising an engaging member provided on the tap head (3) or the tap installation (1) and abutting the abutment surface (24) of the dispense tube (4) when the valve is lodged in the valve receiving slot (10) and the tap head (3) is mounted on the tap housing (2, 3) and in that the engaging member is provided on the tap housing (2, 3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/14 - Reducing valves or control taps
• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught

Abstract

The present invention concerns a cooling apparatus comprising: a) One thermoelectric cooler (10) of the Pelletier type, comprising a hot surface (10H) and a cold surface (10C), b) A heat sink thermally connected to the hot surface, and c) A first and optionally a second heat conductive panels (21, 22) comprising a contact portion (21C, 22C) in thermal contact with a first and optionally a second corresponding portions of the cold surface (10C) over a first and optionally second contact areas (A1, A2), said contact portions of the first and optionally second heat conductive panels being pressed against said corresponding first and second portions of the cold surface with a first and respectively second contact pressures (P1, P2), d) Control means for controlling the average temperature of the heat conductive panel; Characterized in that, the control means comprises area control means (20A) for varying the first and optionally second contact areas (A1), and/or pressure means (20P) for controlling the first and optionally second contact pressures (P1, P2).

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 21/02 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect

Abstract

A sectorized sub-zero cooling arrangement for refrigerators (1) with direct access to the consumer products without having to open other cold storage chambers (2, 4) of the refrigerator (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F25D 23/04 - DoorsCovers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners