# US 2014/0150665 A1 · Method of Making a Beverage in a Beverage Making Machine

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- Number: US 2014/0150665 A1
- Document ID: US20140150665A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/913,304
- Filed: 2013-06-07
- Published: 2014-06-05
- Earliest claimed: 2013-06-07
- Applicants: The Coca-Cola Company
- Inventors: Scott Pearson; Robert Kriegel; Xiaoyan Huang; Chris Vallette; Brock Kolls
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140150665A1

## CPC

- B67D 1/0029: {based on volumetric dosing}
- A47J 31/407: {with ingredient-containing cartridges; Cartridge-perforating means}
- B67D 1/0058: {In-line carbonators}
- B67D 1/0072: {through a diffuser, a bubbler}
- B67D 1/0074: {Automatic carbonation control}
- B67D 1/0078: {Ingredient cartridges}
- B67D 1/0079: {having their own dispensing means}
- B67D 1/008: {Gas cartridges or bottles}
- B67D 1/0884: {Means for controlling the parameters of the state of the liquid to be dispensed, e.g. temperature, pressure}
- B67D 1/0888: {Means comprising electronic circuitry (e.g. control panels, switching or controlling means)}
- B67D 1/0406: {with means for carbonating the beverage, or for maintaining its carbonation (B67D1/0418 takes precedence)}
- B67D 1/1204: {for ratio control purposes}
- B67D 1/1252: {Gas pressure control means, e.g. for maintaining proper carbonation (for beer engines B67D1/025)}
- B67D 3/0019: {using ingredient cartridges}
- B67D 2001/0091: {Component storage means}
- B67D 2001/0092: {Containers for gas, for, e.g. CO2, N2}
- B67D 2210/0012: related to concentrate handling
- B67D 2210/00123: Preparing a mix of concentrates
- B67D: DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes B08B9/02; emptying or filling of bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels, or similar containers, not otherwise provided for B67C; water supply E03; pipe systems F17D; domestic hot-water supply systems F24D; measuring volume, volume flow, mass flow or liquid level, metering by volume G01F; coin-freed or like apparatus G07F)
- A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES

## Abstract

A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine includes filling a beverage diluent receptacle with a beverage diluent liquid, a beverage making cartridge further comprising at least one of a beverage ingredient, and the beverage diluent receptacle, and storing the beverage making cartridge in a refrigerated appliance separate from the beverage making machine, wherein at least the beverage diluent liquid is chilled. The method further preparing a beverage by retrieving the beverage cartridge form the refrigerated appliance, inserting the beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine, and dispensing selectively a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and a beverage diluent liquid to form the beverage.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine, the method comprising:
inserting at least one of a first beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine, the first beverage making cartridge comprising a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas;
pressurizing a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas in anticipation of using the beverage making machine to make a beverage, the beverage making machine comprising the gas storage tank;
storing a second beverage making cartridge in a refrigerated appliance separate from the beverage making machine, the second beverage making cartridge comprising at least one of a beverage ingredient; and
preparing the beverage comprising:
retrieving the second beverage making cartridge form the refrigerated appliance;
inserting the second beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine;
supplying a beverage diluent liquid into a beverage diluent receptacle;
dissolving portion of the gas, from the gas storage tank, into the beverage diluent liquid; and
dispensing selectively a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and the beverage diluent liquid to form the beverage.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising:
removing the second beverage making cartridge from the beverage making machine; and
returning the second beverage making cartridge to the refrigerated appliance for cooling and storage purposes.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the second beverage making cartridge further comprising the beverage diluent receptacle for holding the beverage diluent liquid.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The method in accordance with claim 3, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid within the beverage diluent receptacle in the refrigerated appliance prior to the step of preparing the beverage.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid as it passes through the second beverage making cartridge.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid in the refrigerated appliance prior to the step of preparing the beverage.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the solid gas source is a frozen carbon dioxide, which can optionally be mixed in a predetermined ratio of the frozen carbon dioxide and a frozen aroma precipitate.

### Claim 8

A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine, the method comprising:
inserting a beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine, the beverage making cartridge comprising at least one of a beverage ingredient and a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas;
pressurizing a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas in anticipation of using the beverage making machine to make a beverage, the beverage making machine comprising the gas storage tank;
removing the beverage making cartridge from the beverage making machine when the solid gas source has sublimated;
storing the beverage making cartridge in a refrigerated appliance separate from the beverage making machine; and
preparing the beverage comprising:
retrieving the beverage cartridge form the refrigerated appliance;
inserting the beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine;
supplying a beverage diluent liquid into the beverage making machine;
dissolving portion of the gas, from the gas storage tank, into the beverage diluent liquid; and
dispensing selectively a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and the beverage diluent liquid to form the beverage.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The method in accordance with claim 8, further comprising:
removing the beverage making cartridge from the beverage making machine; and
returning the beverage making cartridge to the refrigerated appliance for cooling and storage purposes.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The method in accordance with claim 8, wherein the beverage making cartridge further comprising a beverage diluent receptacle for holding the beverage diluent liquid.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The method in accordance with claim 10, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid within the beverage diluent receptacle in the refrigerated appliance prior to the step of preparing the beverage.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

The method in accordance with claim 8, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid as it passes through the beverage making cartridge.

### Claim 13 (depends on 8)

The method in accordance with claim 8, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid in the refrigerated appliance prior to the step of preparing the beverage.

### Claim 14 (depends on 8)

The method in accordance with claim 8, wherein the solid gas source is a frozen carbon dioxide, which can optionally be mixed in a predetermined ratio of the frozen carbon dioxide and a frozen aroma precipitate.

### Claim 15

A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine, the method comprising:
inserting at least one of a beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine, the beverage making cartridge comprising at least one of a beverage ingredient, a dissolver, and a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas;
pressurizing a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas in anticipation of using the beverage making machine to make a beverage, the beverage making machine comprising the gas storage tank;
removing the beverage making cartridge from the beverage making machine when the solid gas source has sublimated;
storing the beverage making cartridge in a refrigerated appliance separate from the beverage making machine; and
preparing a beverage comprising:
retrieving the beverage cartridge form the refrigerated appliance;
inserting the beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine;
supplying a beverage diluent liquid into the beverage making machine;
dissolving, with the dissolver, portion of the gas, from the gas storage tank, into the beverage diluent liquid; and
dispensing selectively a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and a beverage diluent liquid to form the beverage.

### Claim 16

A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine, the method comprising:
inserting at least one of a beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine, the beverage making cartridge comprising at least one of a beverage ingredient, a beverage diluent receptacle, and a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas;
pressurizing a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas in anticipation of using the beverage making machine to make a beverage, the beverage making machine comprising the gas storage tank;
removing the beverage making cartridge from the beverage making machine when the solid gas source has sublimated;
filling the beverage diluent receptacle with a beverage diluent liquid;
storing the beverage making cartridge in a refrigerated appliance separate from the beverage making machine, wherein at least the beverage diluent is chilled; and
preparing a beverage comprising:
retrieving the beverage cartridge form the refrigerated appliance;
inserting the beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine;
dissolving portion of the gas, from the gas storage tank, into the beverage diluent liquid; and
dispensing selectively a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and a beverage diluent liquid to form the beverage.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The method in accordance with claim 16, further comprising:
removing the beverage making cartridge from the beverage making machine; and
returning the beverage making cartridge to the refrigerated appliance for cooling and storage purposes.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The method in accordance with claim 17, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid within the beverage diluent receptacle in the refrigerated appliance prior to the step of preparing the beverage.

### Claim 19 (depends on 16)

The method in accordance with claim 16, further comprising:
chilling the beverage diluent liquid in the refrigerated appliance prior to the step of preparing the beverage.

### Claim 20 (depends on 16)

The method in accordance with claim 16, wherein the solid gas source is a frozen carbon dioxide, which can optionally be mixed in a predetermined ratio of the frozen carbon dioxide and a frozen aroma precipitate.

### Claim 21

A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine, the method comprising:
filling a beverage diluent receptacle with a beverage diluent liquid, a beverage making cartridge comprising at least one of a beverage ingredient, and the beverage diluent receptacle;
storing the beverage making cartridge in a refrigerated appliance separate from the beverage making machine, wherein at least the beverage diluent liquid is chilled;
preparing a beverage comprising:
retrieving the beverage cartridge form the refrigerated appliance;
inserting the beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine; and
dispensing selectively a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and a beverage diluent liquid to form the beverage.

### Claim 22 (depends on 21)

The method in accordance with claim 21, further comprising:
removing the beverage making cartridge from the beverage making machine; and
returning the beverage making cartridge to the refrigerated appliance for cooling and storage purposes.

### Claim 23 (depends on 21)

The method in accordance with claim 21, wherein the solid gas source is a frozen carbon dioxide, which can optionally be mixed in a predetermined ratio of the frozen carbon dioxide and a frozen aroma precipitate.