Cartridge for an additive dispensing system

US10329134B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HELEN OF TROY LIMITED · BB

Inventors

• Judd D. Olson · Deephaven, US
• John Paul Boros · Maple Lake, US
• David J. Emmons · Plymouth, US
• Richard Alan Arett · Plymouth, US
• Michael Robert Schroeder · Milford, US
• William J. Cruzen · Monticello, US
• Kenneth John Edelman · Wyoming, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 22, 2014
• Grant date: Jun 25, 2019
• Expiry date: Aug 12, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C02F2209/40
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cartridge for selectively dispensing an additive to water that includes a housing, a bladder disposed within the housing, and a pump connected to the housing and in fluid communication with the bladder. The bladder is configured to contain a consumable additive such as a flavor, for water. The pump is operable to selectively dispense an amount of the additive into water. The cartridge may be connected to a water filtration system such that the cartridge may dispense the additive into filtered water.