Patent – Method for Smoking Liquids and Device Therefor

Patent – Method for Smoking Liquids and Device Therefor

Publication: US20190216117A1
Inventors: Elena Cristea & Huw David Griffiths
Assignee: PureSmoke Ltd
Publication Date: July 18, 2019
Status: Published patent application (later abandoned)

Technical Contribution

Introduces a smoking process under atmospheric pressure with improved efficiency and reduced operating time, minimizing reliance on large, inefficient smoking chambers.

Describes an apparatus that disperses smoke into liquids through fine bubble agitation, promoting high surface-area interaction and enhanced flavour infusion.

Includes features aimed at reducing harmful compounds, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), by filtering smoke prior to contact with the liquid.

Covers both the method and the physical mixing system, placing this innovation at the intersection of process design and food engineering.

Innovation Highlights

• Moves beyond static smoking methods (which rely on long exposure in enclosed trays) to a dynamically mixed system that accelerates infusion and improves flavour consistency.

• Provides a scalable solution for commercial flavour production, from smoked water to brine-based meat and beverage applications.
• Bridges equipment design and culinary technology, reflecting a practical approach to flavour innovation in food processing.

Role and Impact

As a co-inventor, I played a central role in conceptualising and developing this method and system for controlled liquid smoking, combining principles of fluid thermodynamics, flavour chemistry, sensory analysis and process safety. This patent demonstrates the ability to:

• Translate scientific insights into practical industrial technology.

• Innovate at the intersection of food science and engineering.

• Drive proprietary solutions with potential commercial applications in food flavouring and specialty ingredient production.

• Category Patents & Innovation
• Client: Besmoke Ltd.
• Date: 2016-2019
• Website: https://patents.google.com/patent/US20190216117A1/fr