Concentrate cartridge with membrane
AssigneeiDispense, LLC
InventorsR. Bruce Yacko, Christopher J. Yacko, Martin Sikula
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Abstract
A concentrate cartridge comprising includes a hollow cylindrical element having a chamber formed therein. The Chamber is configured to receive a concentrate material therein. The hollow cylindrical element has an upper end and a lower open end. A seal is configured to seal the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element. A cap is configured to be received on the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element.
Claims20
A concentrate cartridge comprising:
- a hollow cylindrical element having a chamber formed therein configured to receive a concentrate material therein, the hollow cylindrical element having an upper end and a lower open end;
- a seal configured to seal the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element;
- and
- a cap configured to be received on the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element.
A concentrate cartridge and container assembly comprising:
- a container including a body portion for receiving a diluent fluid, the body portion having an opening;
- and
- a concentrate cartridge having a chamber for receiving a concentrate material therein, the chamber having a closed end and an open end, the open end coupled to a seal, the concentrate cartridge removably disposed through the opening of the container, a concentrate cap removeably coupled to the concentrate cartridge.
The concentrate cartridge and container assembly 15, wherein the seal is perforable through a cavity formed in the concentrate cartridge by a dispensing means to open the seal.
A method of diluting a concentrate material with a diluent in a container comprising the steps of:
- filling a concentrate cartridge with the concentrate material, the concentrate cartridge having a chamber receiving the concentrate material through an open lower end of the concentrate cartridge;
- sealing the open lower end of the concentrate cartridge with a seal to prevent leakage of the concentrate material;
- placing a cap over the seal and the open lower end of the concentrate cartridge;
- filling a container with the diluent, the container having an opening;
- removing the cap from the concentrate cartridge;
- inserting the concentrate cartridge through the opening of the container after the step of removing the cap;
- and
- releasing the concentrate material from the concentrate cartridge into the container by puncturing the seal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.