Abstract: A method of treating an orally ingestible item having an original taste to be enhanced or reduced without imparting bitterness to the item, includes exposing the item to a magnetic field and oxygen.
Abstract: A pourer for improving the taste of water includes a base and a tubular member extending longitudinally through the base. A spout extends outwardly from the tubular member and at least two magnets disposed longitudinally along the tubular member are provided for exposing the water to a magnetic field as the water passes through the tubular member and spout.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 2006
Date of Patent:
November 24, 2009
Assignee:
Inventive Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Patrick L. Farrell, H. McMillan Lindsey, Thomas A. Thompson
Abstract: A pourer for improving organoleptic properties for various beverages includes a base and a tubular member extending longitudinally through the base. A spout extends outwardly from the tubular member and at least two magnets disposed longitudinally along the tubular member are provided for exposing the beverage to a magnetic field as the beverage passes through the tubular member and spout.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 16, 2004
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2007
Assignee:
Inventive Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
H. McMillan Lindsey, Thomas A. Thompson, Patrick L. Farrell