TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention disclosed herein generally relates to ready to drink beverages. More particularly, the present disclosure discloses a method of inducing a pull-tab on a coconut shell onto a coconut shell using laser technology.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In recent years, coconut water has become a mainstream beverage that is much sought due to the presence of several essential nutrients, for example, Vitamin C, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, etc. Coconut water is generally derived from tender coconuts aging between 6-10 months. With increased demand, several methods of storing and supplying coconut water have been envisioned. For instance, dehusked coconuts are supplied with portions of the outer surface configured as a lid with a pull-tab. This allows coconut water to be shipped and possibly supplied at retail stores across the country while retaining freshness. Traditionally, existing technologies use a laser source directly onto a shell of a dehusked coconut without checking the intensity of the laser beam. As such, the laser can penetrate the coconut shell and contaminate the tender coconut. A method or device, that prevents penetration and subsequent contamination of the coconut by the laser beam, is therefore required.
[0003] Hence, there is a long felt but unresolved need for method or device that prevents penetration and subsequent contamination of the coconut by the laser beam.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the

invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0005] The method, disclosed herein, addresses the above-mentioned need for a method or device that prevents penetration and subsequent contamination of a coconut by a laser beam.
[0006] A method of inducing a pull-tab on a coconut shell includes dehusking a coconut completely to expose the coconut shell. A control circuitry of a laser source determines a thickness of the coconut shell. Next, the control circuitry of the laser source controls an intensity of a laser beam emitted from the laser source based on the determined thickness of the coconut shell such that the intensity of the laser beam inscribes a geometrically shaped groove on an outer surface of the coconut shell. Finally, a pull tab is attached within the geometrically shaped groove on the outer surface of the coconut shell.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.
[0008] FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a coconut shell with a pull tab; and
[0009] FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrated a method of inducing a coconut shell with a pull tab as shown in FIG. 1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0010] As used herein, the term “control circuitry” may refer to a printed circuit board (PCB), one or more processors, etc., that are electronically connected to multiple components of a laser source used in the method 100, disclosed herein. The processor is configured to execute computer program instructions defined by multiple modules of a laser source. In certain embodiments, the processor used is, for example, an ARM® Cortex®-M3 microcontroller with 128kB of in system programmable flash and 8kB of SRAM TI CC2650. In other embodiments, the processor refers to any one or more microprocessors, central processor (CPU) devices, finite state machines, computers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, logic, a logic device, a user circuit, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a chip, etc., or any combination thereof, capable of executing computer programs or a series of commands, instructions, or state transitions. In an embodiment, the processor is implemented as a processor set comprising, for example, a programmed microprocessor and a math or graphics co-processor. The processor is selected, for example, ARM processor, etc.
[0011] As used herein, “dehusking” refers to the removal of both the exocarp (epidermis) and the mesocarp (husk) of a coconut to expose the endocarp which is further referred throughout the disclosure as the coconut shell.
[0012] FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a coconut shell 101 with a pull tab. FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrated a method of inducing a coconut shell 101with a pull tab as shown in FIG. 1.The method 100, disclosed herein, of inducing a pull-tab on a coconut shell 101 includes at Step 201, dehusking a coconut completely to expose the coconut shell 101. Typically, the coconut used is a mature coconut aging between 6 months to 10 months. In the method 100, we dehusk the tender coconut into a mini ball shaped structure without cutting open the tender coconut. At Step

202, a control circuitry of a laser source determines a thickness of the coconut shell 101. In certain embodiments, the laser source may include, for example, a CO2 RF metal tube laser machine and a CO2 DC glass tube laser machine. At Step
203, the control circuitry of the laser source controls an intensity of a laser beam emitted from the laser source based on the determined thickness of the coconut shell 101 such that the intensity of the laser beam inscribes a geometrically shaped groove on an outer surface of the coconut shell 101. A calculated intensity of laser beam is emitted from the laser source according to the thickness of the shell so that the laser beam never penetrates the tender coconut and it can be consumed fresh and natural. The geometrically shaped groove is cut in such a manner that 90 percent of the geometrical shaped groove on the outer surface of the coconut shell 101 is cut and the remaining 10 percent can be easily opened by applying pressure onto the coconut shell 101. This ensures that the tender coconut shell 101 is completely unopened and is not exposed to atmosphere. Finally, at step 204, a pull tab is attached within the geometrically shaped groove on the outer surface of the coconut shell 101. This avoids the questions of preservatives and contamination. In certain embodiments, we use software to program the laser source to cut to desired shape and angle. The method ensures consumption of tender coconut is easy and can be used in any commercial spaces. Alternately, the method, allows consumers to enjoy the benefits of natural tender coconut at the comforts of their home.
[0013] The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the method100, disclosed herein. While the method100 has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the method100 has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the method100 is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the method100 extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope

of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may effect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the method100 disclosed herein in their aspects.

We Claim:
1. A method(100) of inducing a pull-tab on a coconut shell (101) characterized
by:
dehusking a coconut completely to expose the coconut shell (101);
determining, via a control circuitry of a laser source, a thickness of the
coconut shell (101);
controlling, via the control circuitry of the laser source, an intensity of a
laser beam emitted from the laser source based on the determined
thickness of the coconut shell (101), wherein the intensity of the laser
beam inscribes a geometrically shaped groove on an outer surface of the
coconut shell (101); and
attaching a pull tab within the geometrically shaped groove on the outer
surface of the coconut shell (101).
2. The method (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coconut is a mature coconut aging between 6 months to 10 months.
3. The method (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the geometrically shaped groove is one of a circular configuration and a polygonal configuration.
4. The method (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the laser source is one of a CO2 RF metal tube laser machine and a CO2 DC glass tube laser machine.