Method and apparatus for cartridge-based carbonation of beverages

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9790076
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14332856

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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.

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BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLC201 BURLINGTON ROAD BEDFORD MA 01730

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gulla, Shawn Grand Isle, US 11 443
Novak, Thomas J Stowe, US 23 879
Packard, Ross South Burlington, US 9 429
Peterson, Peter Waterbury, US 37 1030

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