Flavored beverage carbonation system
US11751585B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage dispensing device and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing device includes a housing, a carbonation assembly, a carriage assembly, and one or more flavorant containers. The beverage dispensing device can also include a controller with a UI to allow a user to customize aspects of a beverage. These customizable aspects can include fluid volume, carbonation level, flavorant type, and/or flavorant amount. Based on the customized aspects of the beverage, the beverage dispensing device can dispense an amount of carbonated or uncarbonated water, and can dispense a type and amount of flavorant. Illustrative embodiments of flavorant containers are also provided.
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