Systems, devices, and methods for introducing additives to a pressurised vessel
AssigneeNatural Brew Inc
InventorsMatthew Charles Dromgool, Brian Watson
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Abstract
An additive dispensing device for dispensing of additives into a pressurised vessel, more particularly a fermentation vessel of a brewing system, is disclosed. The device has a vessel body including a chamber, the chamber having a closed end and an open end. A pressure release means is provided between the chamber and atmosphere. A controllable valve positioned between the closed end and the open end, configured to selectively open and close a flow path between the closed end and the open end.
Claims18
An additive dispensing device, including:
- a vessel body including a chamber, the chamber having a closed end and an open end;
- a cap releasably secured to the vessel body to provide the closed end of the chamber;
- a pressure release means through the cap between the chamber and atmosphere;
- and
- a controllable valve positioned at the open end, configured to selectively open and close a flow path through the open end.
A brewing system, including:
- a fermentation vessel;
- and
- an additive dispensing device, including:
- a vessel body including a chamber, the chamber having a closed end and an open end, wherein the open end opens into the fermentation vessel;
- a cap releasably secured to the vessel body to provide the closed end of the chamber;
- a pressure release means through the cap between the chamber and atmosphere;
- and
- a controllable valve positioned between the open end and the fermentation vessel, configured to selectively open and close a flow path between the chamber and the fermentation vessel.
A method of dispensing additives into a fermentation vessel of a brewing system, the brewing system including an additive dispensing device including a vessel body including a chamber, the chamber having a closed end and an open end, wherein the open end opens into the fermentation vessel, a cap releasably secured to the vessel body to provide the closed end of the chamber, a pressure release means through the cap between the chamber and atmosphere, and a controllable valve positioned at the open end, configured to selectively open and close a flow path through the open end, the method including:
- receiving confirmation of fermentation within the fermentation vessel being completed;
- receiving input indicating additives are to be dispensed into the fermentation vessel;
- receiving confirmation of additives being placed in chamber;
- and
- controlling the controllable valve to open a flow path between the chamber and the fermentation vessel.
A method of dispensing additives into a fermentation vessel of a brewing system, the brewing system including an additive dispensing device including a vessel body including a chamber, the chamber having a closed end and an open end, wherein the open end opens into the fermentation vessel, a cap releasably secured to the vessel body to provide the closed end of the chamber, a pressure release means through the cap between the chamber and atmosphere, and a controllable valve positioned at the open end, configured to selectively open and close a flow path through the open end, the method including:
- monitoring at least one condition associated with fermentation of a beverage in the fermentation vessel;
- determining that additives are to be dispensed into the fermentation vessel based on the at least one condition;
- and
- controlling the controllable valve to open a flow path between the chamber and the fermentation vessel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.