INSTANT BEVERAGE CARTRIDGES AND METHODS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20120070542A1
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13232749

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Present embodiments generally relate to a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge includes a cup, a lid, and a single serving of instant coffee or another instant beverage component. In some embodiments, the cartridge is configured to be pierced by one or more piercing members, which can provide an opening for liquid to flow into and/or out of the cartridge. In certain instances, the cartridge includes an insert configured to facilitate mixing of the instant beverage component with the liquid. In some embodiments, the instant beverage component is compressed. In certain embodiments, the cartridge does not include a filter or a barrier configured to retain non-liquid matter within the cartridge.

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION DBA STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH SEATTLE WA 98134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Camera, Paul N Sammamish, US 5 112
Jones, Thomas M Danville, US 43 2089
Wagner, Mary K Potomac, US 2 89

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