Method and apparatus for gasifying and/or maintaining gasification in liquids

Abstract

Embodiments of a method and apparatus for gasifying and maintaining gasification of a liquid contained in a resealable container are provided herein. In some embodiments, a gas delivery system for gasifying a liquid is provided, including a storage vessel for storing a gas; a controllable release mechanism; and an output device for facilitating delivery of a gas from the storage vessel via the controllable release mechanism.

1 . A gas delivery system for gasifying a liquid comprising: 
 a storage vessel for storing a gas;    a handheld controllable release mechanism coupled to the storage vessel; and    an output device for facilitating delivery of a gas from the storage vessel via the controllable release mechanism.    
   
   
       2 . The gas delivery system of  claim 1 , wherein the gas delivery system is portable.  
   
   
       3 . The gas delivery system of  claim 1 , wherein the storage vessel comprises at least one of a handheld tank, an industrial storage tank, or a gas pipeline.  
   
   
       4 . The gas delivery system of  claim 1 , wherein the gas comprises at least carbon dioxide.  
   
   
       5 . The gas delivery system of  claim 1 , wherein the storage vessel further comprises a hose coupled to a gas supply.  
   
   
       6 . The gas delivery system of  claim 1 , wherein the output device comprises at least a needle having an open end for delivering gas to an exterior environment.  
   
   
       7 . A liquid gasification system comprising: 
 a container at least partially filled with a liquid;    a cap sealing an open section of the container; and    a gas delivery system comprising: 
 a storage vessel for storing a gas;  
 a controllable release mechanism; and  
 an output device for facilitating delivery of a gas from the storage vessel via the controllable release mechanism, to an interior of the container.  
   
   
   
       8 . The liquid gasification system of  claim 7 , wherein the cap further comprises a seal provided against an inner top surface of the cap.  
   
   
       9 . The liquid gasification system of  claim 8 , wherein the seal comprises at least a material approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in connection with food products.  
   
   
       10 . The liquid gasification system of  claim 8 , wherein the seal has a thickness between about 1/32 inch to about ½ inch.  
   
   
       11 . The liquid gasification system of  claim 8 , wherein a central region of the seal is thicker than a peripheral region of the seal.  
   
   
       12 . The liquid gasification system of  claim 8 , wherein the seal further comprises a lip circumscribing the seal and configured to extend between the top of the cap and the container when the cap is attached thereto.  
   
   
       13 . The liquid gasification system of  claim 7 , wherein the cap further comprises an access hole though a top surface of the cap.  
   
   
       14 . The liquid gasification system of  claim 7 , wherein the output device comprises a needle having an open end for delivering gas to the container.  
   
   
       15 . A kit for gasifying a liquid contained in a resealable container, comprising: 
 a cap for a container having an opening disposed in a top surface thereof;    a seal configured to fit with the cap and rest against an inner top surface thereof; and    a gas delivery system comprising: 
 a controllable release mechanism; and  
 an output device for facilitating delivery of a gas via the controllable release mechanism.  
   
   
   
       16 . The kit of  claim 15 , further comprising a gas storage vessel.  
   
   
       17 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the controllable release mechanism is a trigger device.  
   
   
       18 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the output device comprises a needle having an open end for delivering gas to an exterior environment.  
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 15 , further comprising a plurality of caps and a plurality of seals.  
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the seal has a central portion that is thicker than a peripheral portion of the seal.