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A device for magnetically treating materials includes a base, and at least one magnet carried by the base to generate a magnetic field within the material. In some embodiments, the material may be within a container, and the magnetic field may be generated within the container to magnetically treat

A device for magnetically treating materials includes a base, and at least one magnet carried by the base to generate a magnetic field within the material. In some embodiments, the material may be within a container, and the magnetic field may be generated within the container to magnetically treat the material. The material may be a beverage and the magnetic treatment may enhance the flavor of the beverage, or may be an emollient and the magnetic treatment may change a characteristic of the emollient. The device may include a base, a plurality of tubular members extending upwardly from the base and arranged in spaced-apart relation to receive the material, and at least one magnet within each of the tubular members to generate a magnetic field within the material.

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1. A device for magnetically treating material in a container, the device comprising:a base; at least three tubular members extending upwardly from said base and arranged in spaced-apart relation to define at least three points on said base receive the material in the container therebetween; and at

1. A device for magnetically treating material in a container, the device comprising:a base; at least three tubular members extending upwardly from said base and arranged in spaced-apart relation to define at least three points on said base receive the material in the container therebetween; and at least one magnet within each of said tubular members to generate a corresponding plurality of magnetic fields within the material. 2. A device according to claim 1 wherein said base has a generally polygonal shape; and wherein said tubular members are positioned adjacent respective vertices of the polygonally shaped base.3. A device according to claim 2 wherein said polygonal shape comprises a square.4. A device according to claim 2 wherein said polygonal shape comprises an equilateral triangle.5. A device according to claim 1 wherein said tubular members are fixed to said base.6. A device according to claim 5 wherein said base and said tubular members are integrally formed as a monolithic unit.7. A device according to claim 1 wherein said tubular members are slidably positioned on said base to facilitate repositioning thereof.8. A device according to claim 7 wherein said base has elongated slots formed therein to slidably receive respective ends of said tubular members.9. A device according to claim 8 wherein each slot and respective end form an elongated dovetail joint.10. A device according to claim 1 wherein said base and said tubular members comprise non-magnetic material.11. A device according to claim 1 wherein said base and said tubular members comprise plastic.12. A device according to claim 1 wherein said magnets comprise neodymium.13. A device according to claim 1 wherein said tubular members are arranged along points of an imaginary cylinder.14. A device for magnetically treating material in a container, the device comprising:a base; at least three tubular members integrally formed with said base and extending upwardly therefrom, said tubular members arranged in spaced-apart relation to define at least three points on said base to receive the material in the container therebetween; and at least one permanent magnet within each of said tubular members to generate a corresponding plurality of magnetic fields within material. 15. A device according to claim 14 wherein said base has a generally polygonal shape; and wherein said tubular members are positioned adjacent respective vertices of the polygonally shaped base.16. A device according to claim 15 wherein said polygonal shape comprises a square.17. A device according to claim 15 wherein said polygonal shape comprises an equilateral triangle.18. A device according to claim 14 wherein said base and said tubular members comprise non-magnetic material.19. A device according to claim 14 wherein said base and said tubular members comprise plastic.20. A device according to claim 14 wherein said at least one permanent magnet comprises neodymium.21. A device according to claim 14 wherein said tubular members are arranged along points of an imaginary cylinder.22. A device for magnetically treating material in a container, the device comprising:a base; at least three tubular members extending upwardly from said base and arranged in spaced-apart relation to define at least three points on said base to receive the material in the container therebetween; said tubular members slidably positioned on said base to facilitate repositioning thereof; and at least one permanent magnet within each of said tubular members to generate a corresponding plurality of magnetic fields within material. 23. A device according to claim 22 wherein said base has a generally polygonal shape; and wherein said tubular members are positioned adjacent respective vertices of the polygonally shaped base.24. A device according to claim 22 wherein said polygonal shape comprises a square.25. A device according to claim 22 wherein said polygonal shape comprises an equilateral triangle.26. A device according to claim 22 wherein said base has elongated slots formed therein to slidably receive respective ends of said tubular members.27. A device according to claim 26 wherein each slot and respective end form an elongated dovetail joint.28. A device according to claim 22 wherein said base and said tubular members comprise non-magnetic material.29. A device according to claim 22 wherein said base and said tubular members comprise plastic.30. A device according to claim 22 wherein said at least one permanent magnet comprises neodymium.31. A device according to claim 22 wherein said tubular members are arranged along points of an imaginary cylinder.32. A method for enhancing beverage flavor comprising:providing a device comprising a base, a plurality of spaced-apart tubular members extending upwardly from the base to define an imaginary cylinder therebetween, and at least one magnet within each of the tubular members; and positioning a container on the base and between the spaced-apart tubular members to expose a beverage in the container to a correspondingly plurality of magnetic fields to thereby enhance beverage flavor. 33. A method according to claim 32 wherein the tubular members are slidably positioned on the base; and further comprising slidably positioning the tubular members on the base to accommodate a size of the container.34. A method according to claim 32 wherein the beverage comprises a dairy product beverage.35. A method according to claim 32 wherein the beverage comprises an alcoholic beverage.36. A method according to claim 32 wherein the beverage comprises a citrus juice beverage.37. A method according to claim 32 wherein the tubular members are at least three in number.38. A method for changing characteristics of an emollient, the method comprising:providing a device comprising a base, a plurality of spaced-apart tubular members extending upwardly from the base to define an imaginary cylinder therebetween, and at least one magnet within each of the tubular members; and positioning a container on the base and between the plurality of spaced-apart tubular members to expose the emollient in the container to a corresponding plurality of magnetic fields to change the characteristics of the emollient. 39. A method according to claim 38 wherein the base and the plurality of spaced-apart tubular members are integrally formed as a monolithic unit.40. A method according to claim 38 further comprising slidably positioning the plurality of tubular members on the base.41. A device for magnetically treating material in a container, the device comprising:a base; at least three elongate members extending upwardly from said base and arranged in spaced-apart relation to define at least three points on said base to receive the material in the container therebetween; and at least one magnet carried by each of said elongate members to generate a corresponding plurality of magnetic fields within the material. 42. A device according to claim 41 wherein said base has a generally polygonal shape; and wherein said elongate members are positioned adjacent respective vertices of the polygonally shaped base.43. A device according to claim 41 wherein said elongate members are fixed to said base.44. A device according to claim 43 wherein said base and said elongate members are integrally formed as a monolithic unit.45. A device according to claim 41 wherein said elongate members are slidably positioned on said base to facilitate repositioning thereof.46. A device according to claim 45 wherein said base has elongated slots formed therein to slidably receive respective ends of said elongate members.47. A device according to claim 46 wherein each slot and respective end form an elongated dovetail joint.