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US 2026/0033651 A1Published application
Flavor and Aroma Enhancing Aeration Drinking Vessel
OwnerVance Lee, Johnny Lohinventors
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A drinkware vessel for aerating and mixing beverages comprises an interior surface defining a cavity and a plurality of divergent ridges protruding from the interior surface. The divergent ridges include two pairs of bi-directional wave ramps disposed on opposing sides of the cavity. Swirling the beverage causes the divergent ridges to direct flow, induce mixing, and generate micro-bubbles by increasing liquid surface area. The vessel further comprises an upper portion with a rim and a headspace defining a diffusion chamber for capturing aroma molecules. The rim is shaped to direct beverage flow to a targeted palate area. The divergent ridges may have curved edges, taper in width, and facilitate a specific flow pattern. The vessel enhances aeration and mixing compared to vessels without divergent ridges.
A drinkware vessel for aerating and mixing beverages, comprising:
A method of aerating and altering the flavor profile of a beverage, the method comprising:
The method of claim 17, wherein the plurality of divergent ridges comprise curved edges configured to facilitate a specific flow pattern of the beverage.
The method of claim 17, wherein the plurality of divergent ridges are configured to create micro-bubbles in the beverage upon swirling.
The method of claim 17, wherein swirling the beverage in the vessel increases a surface area of the beverage by coating an interior wall of the vessel with a thin layer of the beverage.
The method of claim 17, wherein the aeration caused by swirling the beverage allows a user to alter a temperature of the beverage and experience a range of flavors that the beverage expresses at different temperatures.
The method of claim 17, wherein the plurality of divergent ridges are configured to mix layers of the beverage upon swirling, thereby providing a more balanced flavor from a first sip to a last sip.
The method of claim 17, wherein the beverage is selected from the group consisting of coffee, tea, wine, vodka, gin, and whiskey.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.