Abstract:
Systems and methods for customizing beverage profiles, such as customizing beverage pods via input received via web-based portals or interfaces, are described. For example, the systems and methods may provide users with interactive interfaces that facilitate the reception of user input regarding the customization of a beverage, such as the customization of a nutritional or flavor profile of a beverage, such as a smoothie.
Abstract:
Es wird eine Kartuschenaufnahme (10) zur Herstellung eines Getränks (70) mittels einer Kartusche (2), die ein mit einer Getränkesubstanz (7) gefülltes Reservoir (6) umfasst, vorgeschlagen, wobei die Kartuschenaufnahme (10) in eine Getränkezubereitungsmaschine (3) einsetzbar ist und mit der Kartusche (2) verbindbar ist, wobei die Kartuschenaufnahme (10) eine mit dem Reservoir (6) in Fluidverbindung bringbare Mischkammer (8) und eine in die Mischkammer (8) mündende Fluidzuführung (12) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kartuschenaufnahme (10) eine Dornführung (80) und einen innerhalb der Dornführung (80) verschiebbar gelagerten Aufstechdorn (73) umfasst, wobei der Aufstechdorn (73) zwischen einer eingefahrenen Position, in welcher der Aufstechdorn (73) von einem Dichtelement (18) der Kartusche (2) beabstandet ist, und einer ausgefahrenen Position, in welcher der Aufstechdorn (73) das Dichtelement (18) durchsticht und bis in das Reservoir (6) ragt, verschiebbar ist, wobei die Außenwandung des Aufstechdorns (73) wenigstens einen Seitenkanal (71 ) zum Leiten der Getränkesubstanz (7) in Richtung der Mischkammer (8), wenn das Dichtelement (18) durchstochen ist, aufweist.
Abstract:
The present invention describes methods and devices in which concentrated beverage products, each packaged in a pressurized container, can be combined with liquids and/or other ingredients to produce one or more servings of a beverage. These products provide users with a convenient way to prepare both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (including carbonated beverages) in various serving sizes and quantities by combining the pressurized beverage concentrate with (possibly carbonated) liquids and other ingredients.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a disposable cartridge filled with a single serve portion of a liquid ingredient to be combined with a base liquid for the preparation of a liquid product, e.g. a beverage concentrate to be combined with water, e.g. carbonated water, for the preparation of a beverage suitable for human consumption. The cartridge comprises a vertically extending channel that extends to a dispensing aperture in the bottom of the cartridge and one or more dispensing passages extending between a reservoir and the outside of the cartridge. The dispensing passages are provided with outlet openings located adjacent the aperture such that the base liquid and the liquid ingredient are dispensed in parallel flows, the liquid ingredient subsequently coating the exterior of the stream of base liquid, such that actual mixing of the liquid ingredient and base liquid only takes place after both have been dispensed.
Abstract:
An invention for infusing liquids, such as beer or wine, at a desired temperature and pressure is disclosed. The invention comprises a fillable container to contain the infusing material and the liquid to be infused, a cooling system to maintain the temperature of the liquid at a desired level during infusion, and a pressurization system to facilitate dispensing the liquid after infusion.
Abstract:
In one aspect, an apparatus is disclosed for mechanically dispensing flavor from a flavor pod, the apparatus including: a casing; a pod delivery and retaining unit, and a flavor extraction unit.
Abstract:
An example system for installing a beverage ingredient into a beverage dispenser (100) includes: a container (202, 302) for insertion of a carton (204) containing a beverage ingredient into a beverage dispenser, the container including a base surface (303), and a front surface (304) a back surface (306), and two side surfaces (308) extending from the base surface and defining a cavity sized to receive the carton; wherein the two side surfaces extend from the front surface at an angle and form a horizontal landing portion (206) that extends to the back surface; and a carton positioned within the container and containing the beverage ingredient, the carton comprising a fitment (208) extending from a carton surface, the fitment sized to allow fluid communication between the carton and the beverage dispenser, and the carton defining a tear away portion (404) defining an angled surface extending from a front surface of the carton to a side surface of the carton.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a beverage dispenser configured to dispense variable serving sizes of cold beverages. The present invention uses the Venturi effect in order to mix the syrup and water at a constant ratio.
Abstract:
A water dispenser designed to filter and supply cold, hot and lukewarm water that includes a mechanism for adding flavor to the dispensed water and a mechanism for carbonating the dispensed water. The flavor addition mechanism is installed within the casing of the dispenser and includes one or more base units whereby each of the said base units has a compartment into which a cartridge with flavor substances is installed, an operation system and a small tube that delivers the flavor dose to the dispensed water. The carbonation mechanism includes a base unit with a compartment into which a gas canister is installed, carbonation tank and operation system.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a base station (5) for a liquid dispensing apparatus, comprising drive means (93), means for supporting a container (4) having a dispensing device (3) which comprises a liquid duct (69) leading from the container (4) to an outlet (85) and means (6) for effecting passage of liquid through the duct (69), and coupling means (521) connected to drive means (93) and detachably connectable to the dispensing device (3) to actuate the means (6) for effecting passage of liquid through duct (69), characterized in that the means for supporting container (4) and dispensing device (3) comprise a holder (551), and in that the coupling means (521) are movable towards holder (551) to connect to dispensing device (3) and away from holder (551) after disconnecting from dispensing device (3).