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US 2010/0303971 A1Published application
Producing foam and dispersing creamer and flavor through packaging
AssigneeWhiteWave Services, Inc.
InventorsFrederick G. Melms, JR., Mary B. Malone
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Abstract
According to one embodiment, a pressurized package dispenses a formula comprising a foaming agent into a liquid. The internal pressure of the package generates turbulence that causes some of the formula to disperse throughout the liquid and some of the formula to form a foam on a surface of the liquid.
Claims27
A system, comprising:
- a formula comprising at least one foaming agent;
- and
- a package for dispensing the formula, the package comprising an internal pressure selected to generate turbulence when the formula is dispensed into a liquid such that:
- a first portion of the formula substantially disperses throughout the liquid;
- and
- a second portion of the formula forms a foam on a surface of the liquid.
3 more elements
A package, comprising:
- an aerosol dispenser;
- and
- a container member operable to contain:
- a formula;
- and
- one or more substantially non-flammable propellants for propelling the formula from the package upon actuation.
3 more elements
A package comprising:
- a first chamber operable to dispense a creaming formula that, when applied to a liquid, disperses substantially throughout the liquid;
- and
- a second chamber distinct from the first chamber, the second chamber comprising a dispenser operable to dispense a foaming formula that, when applied to the liquid, forms a foam substantially on a surface of the liquid.
A package comprising:
- a container member operable to contain a formula;
- a first dispenser operable to dispense a first portion of the formula such that, when applied to a liquid, the first portion disperses substantially throughout the liquid;
- and
- a second dispenser operable to dispense a second portion of the formula substantially in a foam form such that, when applied to the liquid, the foam floats substantially on a surface of the liquid.
1 more element
A package comprising:
- a first chamber containing a first formula;
- and
- a second chamber containing a second formula, the second formula selected to yield a reaction when combined with the first formula and a liquid, wherein the reaction:
- disperses a portion of the first formula and the second formula substantially throughout the liquid;
- and
- generates a foam substantially on a surface of the liquid.
3 more elements
A package, comprising;
- a container member operable to contain a formula;
- and
- a dispenser operable to dispense the formula from the container member, the dispenser having an adjustable flow rate operable to dispense the formula at a first flow rate and a second flow rate, wherein:
- the first flow rate dispenses the formula such that, when applied to a liquid, the formula disperses substantially throughout the liquid;
- and
- the second flow rate dispenses the formula such that, when applied to a liquid, the formula forms a foam substantially on a surface of the liquid.
3 more elements
A package, comprising;
- a container member operable to contain a formula;
- an aerosol dispenser operable to mix a gas with the formula as the formula evacuates the package, the gas mixed at a pressure that generates turbulence when the formula is dispensed into a liquid such that:
- a first portion of the formula substantially disperses throughout the liquid;
- and
- a second portion of the formula forms a foam on a surface of the liquid.
2 more elements
A package, comprising:
- an aerosol valve operable to dispense a substantially continuous flow of a formula-propellant emulsion when actuated;
- a lever comprising a handle that projects from the package, the lever operable to actuate the aerosol valve when pressed;
- and
- a lock-out feature, the lock-out feature operable to prevent actuation when locked.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.