Method and Apparatus for Degassing an Infant Beverage

Abstract

A method and apparatus for degassing an infant beverage are disclosed. A method for degassing an infant beverage applies ultrasonic energy to said infant beverage to remove gases dissolved therein. An apparatus for degassing an infant beverage includes a container for receiving an infant beverage defined by an inner wall and a base, a container for receiving an infant beverage, and an ultrasonic energy source positioned to transmit ultrasonic energy into the container and into the infant beverage received in the container to remove gases dissolved in said infant beverage. A medium for transduction of the ultrasonic signal may be arranged between a bottle in which an infant beverage is received and the inner wall of the container. A heater may be coupled to the container to heat or maintain the infant beverage at an optimal temperature while said infant beverage is received in said container.

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