Containers and methods for mixing and dispensing beverage concentrates
US9637272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/72
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container (10) for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate is provided. The liquid beverage concentrate is formed of a first beverage component, disposed in a body (12), and a second beverage component, disposed within a cartridge (30) at least partially within the body, that are initially isolated. The first and second beverage components can be combined to form the liquid beverage concentrate by moving the cartridge, such as further into the body, to unblock a flow path (36) between the cartridge and the body.
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