When a beverage container with an ICE cooling panel is opened, the cooling process is activated. A liquid refrigerant is vaporized inside the cooling panel, which is completely sealed from the beverage. The internal vaporization turns the surface of the cooling panel cold in seconds and the panel cools the beverage like an automated ice cube. The beverage is quickly chilled to a cold drinking temperature.
ICE cooling units are generally produced as flat panels. The cooling panelsare then formed into different sizes and shapes to fit different beverage containers.
For cans and bottles, ICE cooling units are rolled into cylindrical inserts. They store heat internally and are stand-alone units with two cooling sides. These inserts are dropped into cans, bottles and other containers before filling. They are compatible with standard containers and do not require special or modified containers. They are ideal for cans.
For pouches and cartons, ICE cooling units can be built directly into the container walls. These integrated units do not displace any beverage and are very flat to enhance the container design.
ICE cooling technology has countless uses in our new era of energy concerns and environmental consciousness. ICE plans to develop many solutions for energy-free, recyclable cooling applications.
ICE plans to focus new product development efforts on maximizing the use of biodegradable materials and technology in its self-cooling units.
Biodegradable materials and designs will be valuable enhancements to the green aspects of ICE's technology. They increase the environmental quality of the ICE products and add value for green-conscious companies and consumers.
Patents have been granted in the United States, Western Europe and other countries, protecting critical design aspects of the ICE technology.