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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2011
Thomas J. Novak, Stowe, VT (US);
Ross Packard, South Burlington, VT (US);
Peter Peterson, Waterbury, VT (US);
Shawn Gulla, Grand Isle, VT (US);
Thomas J. Novak, Stowe, VT (US);
Ross Packard, South Burlington, VT (US);
Peter Peterson, Waterbury, VT (US);
Shawn Gulla, Grand Isle, VT (US);
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., Waterbury, VT (US);
Abstract
Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A carbon dioxide source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the carbon dioxide source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the carbon dioxide source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making carbonated beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home.