Wine & Bar Accessories
Pure Imagination Issued Patent For Culinary System That Uses A Connected Scale And Smart Device
Pure Imagination, LLC, a developer of connected kitchen products for the smart home, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued US Patent No. 8,829,365.
Pure Imagination’s patented system connects a smart scale to a smart device – wirelessly or wired – allowing for communication between the scale and the device to ensure the perfect combination of ingredients every time. An app on the user’s device outlines a given recipe in a new digital format and presents a series of actions to be performed and ingredients to be added. Ingredients are poured directly into a container placed on the scale and measured in real time on screen based on the information provided by the scale. Measuring by weight, rather than volume, is the most reliable and consistent form of measuring culinary ingredients.
“The protection provided by this patent allows us to develop and bring to market innovative products that enable anyone to make the perfect food and beverages like never before,” said Darin Barri, co-owner, Pure Imagination. “We’ve reinvented the traditional recipe format and by using a smart scale and smart device have made the process foolproof.”
Pure Imagination’s patented system, designed to maintain culinary ratios, also allows users to rescale a recipe to a desired serving size or to the least ingredient on hand. It even detects over pouring, alerting the user and readjusting other ingredients accordingly to fix the recipe.
“We will vigorously enforce our patent and have an established history of successfully protecting our innovative intellectual property,” said Michael Wallace, co-owner, Pure Imagination. “We also have patents pending, which will further strengthen our position in the connected kitchen.”
Initial products in the marketplace covered by the patent, sold under the Perfect™ brand, include the Perfect Drink® app-controlled smart bartending system and Perfect Bake™ app-controlled smart baking system. With Perfect Drink, users are able to create world-class cocktails right at home, while Perfect Bake allows anyone to become a master pastry chef.
Reduce Expands Into Barware With Stainless Pint and Double Wall Pint Glasses
Single Wall Stainless Steel Pint Glass
To complement its growing collection of Growlers, Reduce presents new Stainless Pint Glasses and Double Wall Pint Glasses. Their classic flair shape and rolled edges represent the straightforward simplicity of style that appeals to the beer drinker’s sensibilities. These durable, eco-friendly glasses also reach out to consumers with easy-case practicality.
They are unbreakable and lighter weight than glass, designed for indoor or outdoor use. With clean lines and a handsome stainless finish, they embody quality without fussiness. As with the best in barware, these eco-friendly glasses can be used again and again, and they are easy to clean.
The Reduce Stainless Pint Glass follows the tradition of making the tactile sensation of cold part of the beer drinking experience. The Reduce Double Wall Pint Glass keeps beer cold while insulating the hands for greater comfort.
Double Wall Stainless Steel Pint Glass
“We created our Stainless Pint and Double Wall Pint Glasses to merchandise with our Growlers and ride the Growler trend. However, just like our Growlers, these glasses are great for a variety of beverages beyond beer,” said Ken Kreafle, President of Base Brands.
The new glasses will be available for shipping Spring 2015, with suggested retail prices of $9.99 for the Stainless Pint Glass and $17.99 for the Double Wall Pint Glass.
Reduce Growlers – offered in 32-ounce and 64-ounce sizes, both in stainless and matte black finish – and the new Stainless Pint and Double Wall Pint Glasses represent the brand’s first entry into barware.
For more information, visit reduceeveryday.com or contact sales@basebrands.com, or visit the Reduce booth at the International Home and Housewares Show in March.
Vinotemp Unveils Under Stairs Wine Cabinet
Vinotemp® is unveiling the Brushed Stainless Modular Under Stairs Wine Cabinet today at the International Builders’ Show (IBS), Las Vegas,
Nevada January 20 -22, 2015. The new, modern wine storage solution can be specified under new and existing standard staircases, and because the unit is modular, its depth (racking for storing wine bottles one, two or three deep) and length (from two to six or even eight doors) can be customized to best accommodate varying wine collection and staircase sizes.
“Wine connoisseurs are looking for innovative wine cellaring options that are easy to access and that provide a stunning visual display of their prized collections,” states India Hynes, CEO of Vinotemp. “Vinotemp’s new Brushed Stainless Under Stairs Wine Cabinet transforms unused space into the perfect modern wine storage solution that’s stunning to look at, simple to access, and that can be retrofit or specified into new construction.”
In addition to patented, universal 3 3/4-inch Epicureanist™ metal wire racking available in single, two and three deep bottle storage configurations, and patented self-contained Wine-Mate Cooling Systems to maintain proper temperature and humidity levels, Vinotemp’s Brushed Stainless Modular Under Stairs Wine Cabinet also features:
— Formica exterior with brushed stainless steel finish
— Insulated glass doors
— Modern, pole door handles
— Patented wire wine racking that elegantly displays bottles with labels showing
— Digital temperature control
— Blue LED lighting (other colors available on request)
To learn more about Vinotemp’s new Brushed Stainless Modular Under Stairs Wine Cabinet visit vinotemp.com
Vinesso Wine Cooler Adds Elegance to Boxed Wine Service
The insulated Vinesso bag-in-box wine cooler from Beviamo Products is an innovative and attractive thermoelectric cooler for serving boxed wines at the right temperature and without having to put the cardboard box on the bar or dinner table. Vinesso uses a thermostatically controlled, thermoelectric cooling system that cools the wine much faster than a normal refrigerator.
The user simply takes the wine out of the box in its plastic bladder, places it into the cooler and selects the desired temperature. Vinesso holds the pour spout at the proper height for dispensing into each glass, and an easily cleaned retractable drip tray keeps the area clean and ready for the next serving.
The cooler works off standard electric outlets and has a 12 Volt adapter for boat, camper or recreational vehicle. It is virtually silent and fits most 1.5-, 2- and 3-liter bags or two 750 ml bottles.
The suggested retail price is $129.95.
For more information, call Gary Growden at 763.404.4907 or email Gary@BeviamoUSA.com
Normann Copenhagen Presents Basic Wine Accessories Series
Foil Cutter, Wine Stopper, Wine Pourer and Corkscrew from the Basic series
Danish designer, Simon Legald, has created the Basic series for Normann Copenhagen. The series consists of four items; a foil cutter, a wine stopper, a corkscrew and a pouring spout for oxidizing the wine. The aim was to cut out all unnecessary details and gimmicks in order to focus on the raw form and basic function.
With a fondness for reinterpreting traditional products, the designer has taken well-known wine accessories as his starting point. He has added a fresh and unique character to the Basic series by using industrial materials such as titanium-coated stainless steel and silicone. The coating makes the material extra strong and gives it an exclusive silky matt finish. The organic shapes and the finish add warmth and nostalgia to the design and soften the expression.
Basic is light and comfortable to hold and the satin-like surface ensures that the wine flows easily. Pour a tasty glass of wine for yourself and your friends using this unique family of wine accessories from Normann Copenhagen.
Suggested retail prices: $37.00 – $46.25
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