System, apparatus, and method for preparing a beverage cartridge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11745906
APP PUB NO 20230124747A1
SERIAL NO

17251629

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A system for beverage cartridge preparation allows users to self-select, self-fill, and self-seal single use beverage cartridges for convenience. A frame assembly supports a cartridge handling system and a cartridge filling system. The cartridge filling system includes a fillable container and a portion dispensing system. The cartridge handling system includes a movement guide system moving the beverage cartridges, a sealing system for sealing the beverage cartridges after filling, and a motion system for actuating the cartridge handling system, the portion dispensing system, and the sealing system. The movement system includes mobility relative to operative members of the filling and handling systems and one or more single use beverage cartridges. Adaptive cartridge shapes and components are provided to fit a particular preparation system.

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CUPPER LLC8718 52ND DRIVE EAST BRADENTON FL 34211

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bertash, Michael Bradenton, US 7 22
Bertash, Morgan Bradenton, US 7 22

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