Post Mix Beverage System

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system (3100) comprises a container (3110) an attachment mechanism (3120) and a cartridge (3150). The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid such as water to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge (3150). The attachment mechanism (3120) is generally located within the container. The attachment mechanism (3120) may comprise an engagement assembly (3122) a piercing portion (3124) and a valve assembly (3126). The engagement assembly (3122) may generally receive the cartridge (3150) within the attachment mechanism (3120). The piercing portion (3124) may generally pierce the cartridge (3150) thereby releasing the contents of the cartridge into the container (3110). The valve assembly (3126) may generally open upon engagement of the cartridge with the attachment mechanism thereby combining the contents of the cartridge (3150) with the liquid within the container (3110) to create a drinkable beverage.

Patent Information

Application #

Filing Date

01 July 2014

Publication Number

38/2015

Publication Type

INA

Invention Field

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Status

Email

ipo@knspartners.com

Parent Application

Applicants

PEPSICO INC.

700 Anderson Hill Road Purchase New York 10577

Inventors

1. MARINA Carlos Hernan

c/o PepsiCo Inc. 700 Anderson Hill Road Purchase New York 10577