# US 10,869,944 B2 · System and method for releasing edible material > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,869,944 B2 - Document ID: US10869944B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/536,201 - Filed: 2015-12-17 - Published: 2017-12-21 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2014-12-17 - Assignees: Agan Aroma & fine chemicals Ltd. - Applicants: Agan Aroma & fine chemicals Ltd. - Inventors: Yoav Avidor - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10869944B2 ## CPC - A61L 9/035: {emanating multiple odours} - A23L 27/00: Spices; Flavouring agents or condiments; Artificial sweetening agents; Table salts; Dietetic salt substitutes; Preparation or treatment thereof - A61L 9/012: characterised by being in a special form, e.g. gels, emulsions {(A61L9/048 takes precedence)} - A61L 9/122: {comprising a fan} - A61L 9/125: {emanating multiple odours} - A61L 9/14: using sprayed or atomised substances {including air-liquid contact processes} - A61L 2209/11: Apparatus for controlling air treatment - A61L 2209/132: Piezo or ultrasonic elements for dispensing - A61L: METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes A61K) - A23L: FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF (preservation thereof A23B) ## Abstract A system for releasing edible material is disclosed. The system comprises: a plurality of compartments adapted to receive a respective plurality of capsules, each capsule containing therein an edible material; a dispenser system configured for dispensing into an environment a fluid obtained from at least one edible material; and a controller configured for receiving data pertaining to a selection of at least two of the compartments and for signaling the dispenser system to dispense fluids obtained from edible materials contained in capsules of the selected compartments. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of releasing an edible material into an environment, comprising loading into a system for releasing an edible material a plurality of capsules, each containing therein an edible material, and activating the system to dispense a fluid obtained from edible materials contained in at least one of said capsules; wherein said loading comprises loading at least one capsule that contains therein a taste-modifying substance, and wherein said system comprises: a plurality of compartments adapted to receive said plurality of capsules; a dispenser system configured for dispensing into an environment a fluid obtained from at least one edible material; and a controller configured for receiving data pertaining to a selection of at least two of said compartments and for signaling said dispenser system to dispense fluids obtained from edible materials contained in capsules of said selected compartments. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said loading comprises loading at least two capsules that contain therein a different edible material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said loading comprises loading at least two capsules that contain the same edible material but at a different concentration. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser system comprises a plurality of dispensing elements and wherein said controller signals each dispensing element to dispense a fluid obtained from an edible material contained in a different capsule. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser system comprises at least one fluid channel forming fluid communication between a respective compartment and said environment, wherein said controller is configured for opening and blocking said at least one fluid channel, thereby to establish or prevent said fluid communication. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said system comprises a mixing chamber, wherein said dispenser system comprises at least one fluid channel forming fluid communication between a respective compartment and said mixing chamber, and wherein said controller is configured for opening and blocking said at least one fluid channel, thereby to establish or prevent said fluid communication. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said controller is configured for receiving data pertaining to a mixing ratio, and to control amounts of said fluids responsively to said mixing ratio. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method according to claim 7, wherein said system comprises a weight measuring device constituted to measure a weight of each capsule separately, wherein said controller is configured for receiving weight data from said weight measuring device and to control said amounts based on said weight data. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The method according to claim 8, wherein said system comprises a user interface configured for entering said mixing ratio. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The method according to claim 7, wherein said system comprises a user interface configured for entering said mixing ratio. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said system comprises a weight measuring device constituted to measure a weight of each capsule separately. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said system comprises a user interface configured for at least one of (i) activating said controller and/or said dispenser system, (ii) deactivating said controller and/or said dispenser system, and (iii) entering said selection data. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said system comprises a communication system configured for communicating with a remote user interface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser system is configured for heating said edible material to form said fluid. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein said heating is by a flame or by resistive heater. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser system is configured to apply ultrasound waves to said edible material thereby to dispense said fluid. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser system is configured to apply a stream of gas to said edible material thereby to dispense said fluid. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser system comprises at least one of an atomizer, a humidifier, a blower and a fan. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said capsules contains said edible material in a solid state as room temperature. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said capsules contains said edible material in a liquid state as room temperature. ### Claim 21 A method of releasing an edible material into an environment, comprising loading into a system for releasing an edible material a plurality of capsules, each containing therein an edible material, and activating the system to dispense a fluid obtained from edible materials contained in at least one of said capsules; wherein said loading comprises loading at least one capsule that contains therein a taste-modifying substance, and wherein said system comprises: a plurality of compartments adapted to receive said plurality of capsules; a weight measuring device constituted to measure a weight of each capsule separately; a dispenser system configured for dispensing into an environment a fluid obtained from at least one edible material; and a controller configured for receiving data pertaining to a selection of at least two of said compartments and for signaling said dispenser system to dispense fluids obtained from edible materials contained in capsules of said selected compartments. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The method according to claim 21, wherein said controller is configured for receiving data pertaining to a mixing ratio, and to control amounts of said fluids responsively to said mixing ratio. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The method according to claim 22, wherein said controller is configured for receiving weight data from said weight measuring device and to control said amounts based on said weight data.