Patent ID: 9114368
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A23L,A23V,B01F

Abstract:
1. A batch carbonation apparatus comprising: a housing defining a vessel cavity, the housing including an agitation mechanism; a pressure vessel including a cap, the cap including a CO2 inlet and a CO2 outlet, the pressure vessel including a seal, the pressure vessel moveable into and out of the vessel cavity; a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism connected to the agitation mechanism and removably locking the cap and seal relative to the pressure vessel; a CO2 source, a plurality of valves connected to the CO2 source, each valve having a differing pressure; a selection toggle attached to the housing; a control mechanism connected to the plurality of valves; wherein a user selects a desired carbonation level using the selection toggle and CO2 is introduced to the pressure vessel at a specified pressure wherein the agitation mechanism agitates liquid within the pressure vessel forming a carbonated beverage having a selected carbonation level.