Liquid refinement apparatus and methods of use
OwnerChristopher O. NORMANinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus and method configured to macerate a liquid. The apparatus comprises a liquid reservoir; a collector; and a maceration pod configured for hydraulic communication with the reservoir and the collector, the maceration pod comprising a plurality of toasted wooden particles. The plurality of toasted wooden particles comprising: a particle size between about 200 microns and 1180 microns; a volume between 5 teaspoons to 8 teaspoons; and a volumetric ratio of medium toasted wood particles to heavy toasted wood particles of between about 1:1 and about 5:1. Methods of macerating a fluid at atmospheric pressure and above.
Claims22
A liquid refinement apparatus, comprising:
- a liquid reservoir;
- a collector;
- and
- a maceration pod configured for hydraulic communication with the reservoir and the collector, the maceration pod comprising a plurality of toasted wooden particles.
A liquid refinement apparatus, comprising:
- a liquid reservoir having an outlet;
- and
- a maceration pod configured to snuggly fit along an interior surface of the reservoir, the maceration pod comprising a plurality of toasted wooden particles therein.
A liquid refinement apparatus, comprising:
- a liquid reservoir having an outlet;
- a collector coupled to the outlet;
- and
- a maceration pod comprising:
- a first layer having a peripheral edge;
- the peripheral edge connected between the outlet and the collector;
- a second layer connected to the first layer along the peripheral edge, wherein a cavity is formed between the first layer and second layer;
- and
- a plurality of toasted wooden particles disposed within the cavity;
- the plurality of toasted wooden particles comprising:
- a particle size greater than about 200 microns and less than about 1180 microns;
- a volume greater than 5 teaspoons and less than about 8 teaspoons;
- and
- a volumetric ratio of medium toasted wood particles to heavy toasted wood particles of between about 1:1 and about 5:1.
A method of macerating a liquid, comprising the steps of:
- providing a liquid refinement apparatus comprising:
- a liquid reservoir;
- a maceration pod configured for hydraulic communication with the reservoir, the maceration pod comprising a plurality of toasted wooden particles therein;
- and a collector adjacent to the outlet;
- dosing a liquid into reservoir;
- macerating the liquid through the maceration pod;
- and
- collecting the refined liquid in the collector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.