Patents Assigned to Watgrid, S.A.
  • Patent number: 12421482
    Abstract: Aspects of a monitoring method and system for winemaking are provided. The system comprises at least two sensors, a controller, a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. One sensor measures a wine parameter, while the other sensor measures an ambient condition. The controller is able to generate an alarm based on the wine parameter and the ambient condition. The wireless transmitter is able to communicate the wine parameter and the ambient condition to a remote database. The wireless receiver is able to receive a modification to the firmware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Watgrid, S.A.
    Inventors: Rogério Nunes Nogueira, Lúcia Maria Botas Bilro, Fábio Patrício Domingues Gonçalves, Pedro Miguel Estima da Costa, Ricardo José Ventura de Sousa e Carvalho Pereira
  • Patent number: 11933654
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a level and/or density sensor for vessels suitable for storing liquids, in particular barrels or vats, more in particular barrels or vats for storing or producing wine. The hydrostatic pressure differential sensor for measuring volume and/or density disclosed herein comprises a main body; a tube for diving into the liquid; a hydrostatic pressure differential sensor; an air injector for injecting air into said tube; wherein the tube is coupled to the main body; wherein the hydrostatic pressure differential sensor has two inlets, a first inlet airtight connected to the upper top of said tube, configured so that the tube maintains air present in the interior thereof when dived into the liquid, and a second inlet for communicating with the interior of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Watgrid, S.A.
    Inventors: Fábio Patrício Domingues Gonçalves, Lúcia Maria Botas Bilro, Rogério Nunes Nogueira
  • Patent number: 11906400
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring wine fermentation is provided. The system comprises a sensor conduit and a sensor enclosure. The sensor enclosure comprises a leveling indicator that indicates if the sensor conduit is vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Watgrid, S.A.
    Inventors: Rogério Nunes Nogueira, Lúcia Maria Botas Bilro, Fábio Patrício Domingues Gonçalves, Pedro Miguel Estima da Costa, Ricardo José Ventura de Sousa e Carvalho Pereira