Beverage cartridge for beverage making machines
US11634271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/804
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage cartridge and method for forming a beverage includes dispensing beverage material from a container into an attached mixing funnel. The container and mixing funnel may be moved toward each other to open the container and release beverage material. A cover of the container may have a movable portion that moves with contact with a part of the mixing funnel to open the container. The cartridge may be vibrated to dispense beverage material from the container, and liquid provided to the mixing funnel to mix with dispensed beverage material to form a beverage.
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