巴西专利BR112013004938B1 CONTAINERS AND METHOD FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING DRINK CONCENTRATES

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containers and method for mixing and dispensing beverage concentrates. a container (10) for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate is provided. the liquid beverage concentrate is formed by a first beverage component, disposed in a body (120), and a second beverage component, disposed within a cartridge (30), at least partially within the body, which are initially isolated. the first and second component of the beverage can be combined to form the liquid beverage concentrate by moving the cartridge, for example, further into the body, to unlock a flow path (36) between the cartridge and the body.
公开号:BR112013004938B1
申请号:R112013004938-3
申请日:2011-09-01
公开日:2020-09-29
发明作者:Gary J. Albaum
申请人:Kraft Foods Group Brands Llc；
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[0001] This registration application claims the benefit of U.S. Registration Application No. 61 / 379,664, filed on September 2, 2010, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Field
[0002] Containers and methods for dispensing beverage concentrates are described herein, and in particular containers for methods for separating the different components of beverage concentrates before combining and dispensing. Foundations
[0003] Concentrated liquids can be used to reduce the size of packaging needed to provide a desired amount of a resulting final product. However, some concentrated liquids may have a shorter shelf life than desired due to certain components. For example, due to an acid, such as citric acid or malic acid, which added to the liquid concentrate can reduce the shelf life of the liquid concentrate.
[0004] Several attempts have been made to separate the different components from each other before dispensing. Some of these attempts involve the provision of a device with a smaller chamber having a wall that is perforated, to dispense its contents into a larger chamber, such as that described in U.S. Patent No. 7,017,735. Other attempts are described in Patent Application No. 2008/0116221; 2009/0236303; 2008/0245683. A disadvantage of these devices is that a smaller chamber can unwantedly prevent the dispensing of the combined components. In fact, in some cases, the smaller chamber is removed after it has been punctured. This can limit the functionality and convenience of the devices.
[0005] Another problem with concentrated liquids is that they can include quantities of concentrated dyes, so that after mixing, the resulting product has the desired color. These dyes can stain surfaces, such as clothing and hair, etc., when they come into contact with these surfaces. Due to this problem, a container with a concentrated liquid storing is undesirable, if it allows the liquid concentrate to drip or even leak out of the container, in an uncontrolled manner. One type of container releases a flow of liquid out of an opening when compressed by the user. When this type of container is used to store a concentrated liquid, at least two problems can occur. First, due to the staining problem discussed above, if the concentrated liquid is compressed into a container having a second liquid in it, an unwanted spray can occur when the flow of the concentrated liquid impacts the liquid in the container. The sprayed material can then stain the surrounding surfaces, as well as the wearer's clothing and skin.
[0006] In addition, unlike compression containers storing more solid contents, in which the amount of material being dispensed can be assessed visually, such as, for example, a glass of ketchup or salad dressing, the compression container dispensing a liquid concentrate into another liquid can, disadvantageously, make it difficult for the user to assess the amount of concentrated liquid that has been dispensed, to achieve the desired final mixture. Yet another problem can occur when the level of the concentrated liquid remaining in the container is reduced during repeated use. In this situation, the amount of the concentrated liquid dispensed using the same compressive force can, disadvantageously, change significantly, when the level of the liquid concentrate changes inside the container.
[0007] WQ2006 / 097823 describes a package for medicinal, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and similar products. The package comprises a container of a first substance which extends into a neck and a receptacle of a second substance which is also at least partially housed in the neck.
[0008] In WQ2006 / 097823, the mixing flow path between the second beverage component in receptacle 6 and the first beverage component in outer container 2 passes through port 10 when receptacle 6 is in the vertical position of Figure 9. In this way, being the receptacle 6 in an inverted position (that is, a position that would allow mixing of the first and second beverage component in the container claimed in the present patent application), the second component in the receptacle 6 would shift due to gravity in towards the top 30 of the container 2 and away from the open door 10 of the receptacle 6, preventing the second beverage component from leaving the receptacle 6 into the outer container 2 via the mixing flow path provided by the open door 10, and from there thus preventing mixing of the first and second beverage components. In this way, inverting the container would render it unable to dispense the second beverage component through port 10 into the first beverage component located in the outer container 2. Thus, this document does not disclose the multiple elements of the present patent application.
[0009] W02003 / 106292 describes a beverage container for mixing two substances. The container has a first compartment that holds the first substance and a mixing part that comprises a second compartment that holds the second substance. summary
[0010] A container for dispensing a liquid drink concentrate is provided. The liquid beverage concentrate is formed from a first beverage component, disposed in a body, and a second beverage component disposed within a cartridge, at least partially within the body, which are initially isolated. The first and second beverage components can be combined to form a liquid beverage concentrate by displacing the cartridge, for example, into the body, to unlock a flow path between the cartridge and the body. Brief description of the drawings
[0011] FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a container for dispensing beverage concentrates, showing the body of the container with a capsule having a lid.
[0012] FIGURE 2 is a view of a section of the container of FIGURE 1, taken along line ll-ll and showing the body, the capsule and the lid, as well as an internal cartridge kept in an unmixed configuration, according to which the first beverage component is stored in the body and the second beverage component is stored in the cartridge which is in a position without fluid communication with the body.
[0013] FIGURE 3 is a sectional view, similar to that of FIGURE 2, but which does not show the body, the capsule, the cap and the internal cartridge in a mixed configuration, according to which the cartridge is in fluid communication with the body.
[0014] FIGURE 4 is a view of a detailed section of the neck region of a container, taken from region III of FIGURE 2, showing the inner cartridge in an unmixed configuration.
[0015] FIGURE 5 is a view of a detailed section of the neck region of a container, similar to that of FIGURE 4, but showing the cartridge in a mixed configuration, according to which the capsule, and thus the cartridge, were axially displaced away from the opening, to allow the second beverage component to come out and mix with the first beverage component in the body.
[0016] FIGURE 6 is an exploded view of the container of FIGURE 1, showing the body, cartridge and cap of the capsule.
[0017] FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of the FIGURE 6 cartridge.
[0018] FIGURE 8 is an elevated side view of the FIGURE 6 cartridge.
[0019] FIGURE 9 is a top plan view of the FIGURE 6 cartridge.
[0020] FIGURE 10 is an enlarged top plan view of a spout and the capsule nozzle of the container of FIGURE 1.
[0021] FIGURE 11 is a view of a section of the container of FIGURE 1, similar to that of FIGURE 2, but showing the first beverage component in the body and the second beverage component in the cartridge, showing the cartridge in the unmixed configuration.
[0022] FIGURE 12 is a sectional view, similar to that of FIGURE 11, but showing the capsule to be compressed, to move the cartridge further into the container body, for the mixed configuration.
[0023] FIGURE 13 is a sectional view, similar to that of FIGURE 12, but showing the container being inverted to allow the second beverage component to exit the cartridge and mix in the body with the first beverage component.
[0024] FIGURE 14 is a view and section, similar to that of FIGURE 12, but showing the container vertically, with the first and second beverage components mixed in the body to form the beverage concentrate.
[0025] FIGURE 15 is a perspective view of the container of FIGURE 14, containing the beverage concentrate, with the body being compressed to dispense the beverage concentrate, like a jet into a glass of water.
[0026] FIGURE 16 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a container for dispensing beverage concentrates, similar to that of FIGURE 1, but having a removable band that restricts the axial movement of the capsule and, thus, of the cartridge until the band has been removed.
[0027] FIGURE 17 is a bottom view of a representation of the results of a mixing ability test, for the tested nozzles, showing beakers with varying degrees of mixing.
[0028] FIGURE 18 is a top plan view of a representation of the results of a spray impact test, for a tested nozzle, showing a coffee filter, with the spray marks on it.
[0029] FIGURE 19 is a top plan view of a representation of the results of a spray impact test for a tested nozzle, showing a coffee filter with the spray marks on it.
[0030] FIGURE 20 is a top plan view of a representation of the results of a spray impact test for a tested nozzle, showing a coffee filter with the spray marks on it.
[0031] FIGURE 21 is a top plan view of a representation of the results of a spray impact test for a tested nozzle, showing a coffee filter with the spray marks on it.
[0032] FIGURE 22 is a top plan view of a representation of the results of a spray impact test for a tested nozzle, showing a coffee filter with the spray marks on it.
[0033] FIGURE 23 is a top plan view of a representation of the results of a spray impact test for a tested nozzle, showing a coffee filter with the spray marks on it.
[0034] FIGURE 24 is a top plan view of a representation of the results of a spray impact test for a tested nozzle, showing a coffee filter with the spray marks on it.
[0035] FIGURE 25 is a graph showing the Mixing Capacity and Spray Values for the tested nozzles.
[0036] FIGURE 26 is a graph showing the difference in Mass Flow, between the easy and difficult forces for the tested nozzles.
[0037] FIGURE 27 is a graph showing the difference in Moment-Second between the easy and difficult forces for the tested nozzles.
[0038] FIGURE 28 is a graph showing the maximum difference between the data points of the Flow Linearity test, for the tested nozzles. Detailed Description
[0039] Containers and methods for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate are described herein, with reference to exemplary embodiments of Figures 1 to 28.
[0040] The container 10 includes a body 12 with a capsule 14 affixed to the top, as illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of Figure 1. Positioned below the bottom of the capsule 14 is a cartridge 30, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. The body contains a first fluid 90 and the cartridge 30 contains a second fluid 92. Initially, the first and second fluids 90 and 92 are maintained separately. However, when it is desired to start consumption, the cartridge 30 is moved to a position, in relation to the body 12, in which the second beverage component 92 can leave the cartridge 30 and mix with the first beverage component 90, in the body 12 of the container 10, to form the beverage concentrate 94.
[0041] In the unmixed configuration, illustrated in Figures 1, 2, 4 and 11, the cartridge 30 is maintained in a position in relation to the neck 22 of the top of the body 12, so that the flow from the cartridge 30 to the The remainder of the body 12 is restricted or blocked by the fit between a portion of the cartridge 30 and the neck 22 of the body 12. However, in the mixed configuration, shown in Figures 3, 5 and 12-14, the cartridge is displaced so that the flow of the cartridge to the remainder of the body is no longer restricted or blocked by the fit between the portion of the cartridge 30 and the neck 22 of the body 12. In this way, the first and second beverage components 90 and 92 can initially be kept separate, but then the cartridge can be moved relative to the container body 12 to allow the first and second beverage components 90 and 92 to be combined or mixed to form beverage concentrate 94. Drink concentrate 94 can, then be dismissed in water or other liquid, as shown in Figure 15, to form a drink. Exemplary beverage concentrates are disclosed in Patent Application No. 61 / 320,155, filed on April 1, 2010, which is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
[0042] Returning to the details of the container 10 and referring to Figures 2 and 3, the body 12 is enclosed by a lower wall 18, an opposite shoulder 20 in the upper portion of the body 12 and by a side wall 18. One neck extends upwards from the shoulder 20 opposite the bottom wall 18 and defines an opening into the interior of the body 12. The neck 22 includes a structure for mounting a capsule 14 and for supporting the cartridge 30, in both unmixed and mixed configurations, as will be described in more detail here.
[0043] The capsule 14 is affixed to the neck of the body 12 of the container 10. The capsule includes an upper wall 23, as shown in Figure 6, with a skirt depending 24 around its periphery. A raised cylindrical spout 46 defines an opening 48 extending along the top wall 23. A cap 26 of the capsule 14 is generally domed and is configured to cover the spout 46. In the illustrated form, cap 26 is pivotally connected with the remainder of the capsule 24, by means of a joint 21, as shown in Figure 6.
[0044] In one form, the lid 26 can be configured to snap with the remainder of the capsule 14. In this form, a recessed portion 25 can be provided on the skirt 24, configured to be adjacent to the lid 26, when the lid 26 is pivoted to a closed position. The recessed portion 25 can then facilitate access to a projected shoulder 27 of the lid 26 in order to allow the user to manipulate the shoulder 27 to open the lid 26.
[0045] Received inside the opening 48 of the nozzle 46 and held in place by the cylinder 46 is a valve flap 50. The valve flap 50 has a flexible membrane or plate 52 with a plurality of slits forming generally triangular flaps, as illustrated in Figure 10. Thus configured, when the container 10 is compressed, for example, compressing opposite portions of the side wall 16, against each other, the liquid drink concentrate 94 is forced against the membrane 52, which moves out the flaps to allow the liquid beverage concentrate 94 to flow from there in a 98 jet.
[0046] In one aspect, the jet 98 of the liquid drink concentrate preferably combines speed and mass flow to impact a target liquid 101 within a target container 105, to cause turbulence of the target liquid 101 and create a final mixing product generally uniform 103, without using external utensils or shaking.
[0047] The cap 26 may also include a plug 54 projecting from the inner surface of the cap 26. Preferably, the cap 54 is sized to fit comfortably inside the spout 46, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, for provide additional protection against inadvertent dispensing of liquid beverage concentrate 94 or other leakage. The plug 54 can be a hollow cylindrical projection, as shown in Figure 6. An optional internal plug 56 can be disposed inside the plug 54 and can also project from it, and can make contact with the membrane 52 of the flapper valve 50 arranged in the opening 48 of the nozzle 46. More specifically, the internal plug 56 can restrict the movement of the flap valve flaps 50, from a concave orientation, in which they are closed, to a convex orientation, in which they are, at least partially, open to dispense. The plug 54 can be configured to cooperate with the nozzle 46, to provide one, or two, or more audible or tactile responses to the user during closing. For example, a sliding movement of the rear portion of the plug 54 beyond the rear position of the nozzle 46 - near the hinge - can result in an audible or tactile response when the lid 26 is moved in the direction of the closed position. An additional movement of the cap 26 in the direction of the closed position can result in a second audible or tactile response when the front portion of the cap 54 slides past the front portion of the nozzle 46 - on the opposite side of the respective rear portions from the hinge . Preferably, the second audible and tactile response occurs just before the lid 26 is completely closed. This can provide audible and / or tactile feedback to the user that cover 26 is closed.
[0048] The cartridge 30 is configured to contain a second beverage component 92 when the cartridge 30 is in the unmixed configuration. When the cartridge 30 is in its mixed configuration, the second beverage component 92 can exit the cartridge 30, through one or more flow ports 36 and flow into the body 12 of the container 10, to mix with the first component beverage 90 to form beverage concentrate 94.
[0049] The cartridge 30 has a bottom wall 34 and a side wall 32 extending upwards from there to an upper end 44, as shown in Figures 7 to 9. The top portion of the side wall 32, opposite the lower wall 34, includes one or more flow ports 36. In the exemplary embodiment, the cartridge 30 is generally cylindrical; however, other suitable forms can be used. A ring 40 is disposed around the periphery of the side wall 32, below the flow ports 36, that is, between the flow ports 36 and lower wall 34 of the cartridge 30, and protrudes out from the side wall 32 When in use, the ring 40 makes contact with an internal surface of the neck 22 of the body 12 of the container 10, to restrict, or more preferably, block, or at least substantially block the flow of fluid passing there when the cartridge 30 is in its unmixed configuration, illustrated in Figures 2 and 4. However, when the cartridge 30 is moved a little more towards the lower wall 18 of the body 12, the ring 40 reaches a point where it no longer fits with the lower surface of the neck 22, thus allowing the fluid to pass there in the mixed configuration.
[0050] In the mixed configuration, the fluid path, for introducing the contents of the cartridge 30 into the contents of the body 12, extends from the interior of the cartridge 30, through the flow ports 3 of the cartridge 30 to at least part of the space between the upper portion of the cartridge 30 and the adjacent inner surface of the neck 22 of the body 12, and then from this space until after the ring 40 and into the body 12. This path from the cartridge 30 into the interior of the body 12 is blocked in the unmixed configuration. A flow path for dispensing the contents from inside the body 12 of the container 10 and through the spout 46 of the capsule 14 extends beyond the ring 40 of the cartridge 30, between at least part of the space between the upper portion of the cartridge 30 and the adjacent inner surface of the neck 22 of the body 12, into the flow ports 36 of the cartridge 30, and then out of the cartridge 30 through the open top 44.
[0051] An inclination 38 is arranged around the periphery of the side wall 32 of the cartridge 30 and projects outwardly from there, but on an opposite side of the flow ports 36 from the ring 40. The inclination 38 of the cartridge it is configured to fit in friction, with an internal surface with reduced diameter of the neck 22 of the body 12, when in the mixed configuration, to limit the posterior displacement of the cartridge30 into the interior of the body 12, as shown in Figure 5.
[0052] However, when the cartridge 30 is in its unmixed configuration, shown in Figure 4, further away from the lower wall 18 of the body 12 than in the mixed configuration, the inclination 38 is positioned adjacent to an internal surface with comparatively increased diameter of the neck 22 of the body 12. In this position, the aforementioned ring 40 of the cartridge 30 fits in friction with the internal surface of the neck 22, to restrict the movement of the cartridge 30 into the interior of the body 12.
[0053] The neck 22 of the body 12 of the container 10 includes a structure for mounting the capsule 14 in positions corresponding to both the unmixed and mixed configurations of the cartridge 30, mentioned above. In a first initial position of the capsule 14, corresponding to the unmixed configuration of the cartridge 30, the capsule 14 is held in a position away from the shoulder 20, on top of the body 12 of the container 10, by the fit between the capsule 14 and the neck 22 , as shown in Figure 11.0 cartridge 30 is in its unmixed position in this position of capsule 14. Capsule 14 can then be moved to a second position, towards shoulder 20 of body 12 of container 10, as shown in Figure 12. The movement of the capsule 14 from its first position to its second position causes the cartridge 30 to move from an unmixed configuration to the mixed configuration, as will be explained in more detail here. Capsule 14 is retained in its second position by the fit between capsule 14 and neck 22, as shown in Figure 12. However, if capsule 14 is moved back toward its first position, cartridge 30 will not move with it, on the contrary, remaining in the mixed position.
[0054] The capsule 14 has an external flange 28, generally cylindrical, depending on the upper wall 23 which is configured to fit with the external surface of the neck 22. The external surface of the neck 22 includes, adjacent to its external upper end, a slope circumferential upper 66 slanted downwards, as shown in Figures 2 to 6. Arranged below the upper inclination 66 is a circumferential groove or toothed cutout 64, followed by an intermediate inclination 74 inclined downwards, followed by a lower inclination 76, a the last of which ends in a lower circumferential groove or toothed indentation 78. The intermediate inclination 74 is shorter and has a stronger inclination when compared to the lower inclination 76. The distal portion of the outer flange 28 of the capsule 14 includes a inclination of the circumferential capsule 64 extending inwardly, with a circumferential capsule recess 62 above it.
[0055] The cap 14 also includes an inner flange 60, generally cylindrical, depending on the upper wall 23. The inner flange 60 is arranged inwardly from the outer flange 28, and extends down a short distance from the wall of bottom 23 of the cap 14. The spacing between the outer flanges 60 and 28 is selected so that the neck 22, upright and generally cylindrical of the body 12 of the container 10, is received between them, in order to allow a relative axial movement. The purpose of the inner flange 60 is to force the cartridge 30 from an unmixed configuration to a mixed configuration. This is done by making the distal end of the inner flange 60 make contact with the top of the cartridge 30, as well as the upper portion of the ring 40, when the capsule is moved from its first position to its second position. The movement of the capsule 14 from its first position to its second position causes the distal end of the inner flange to make contact with the top of the cartridge 30 and push the cartridge 30 into the mixed configuration. The additional movement of the capsule 14, and thus of the cartridge 30, is limited by contact with the upper portion of the neck 22, in the portion of the lower wall 23 of the capsule 14, disposed between the inner and outer flange 60 and 28.
[0056] The capsule slope 64 and the recess of the capsule 62 of the outer flange 28 of the capsule 14 cooperate with the outer surface of the neck 22 to retain the capsule 14 either in its first or its second position, in relation to the body 12 of the container 10. The use of the term retain does not mean that it is impossible to move from a given position; on the contrary, it means that there is some strength that must be overcome to do so. To attach the capsule 14 to the neck 22, the tilt of the capsule 64 slides along the upper tilt 66 of the neck 22, with the neck 22 and / or the outer flange 28 of the capsule 14 flexing away from each other, until the shoulders of the respective groove of the capsule 62 and the groove of the neck 64 interlock to restrict removal outward, as shown in Figures 2 and 4.
[0057] In the first position, illustrated in Figures 2 and 4, the inclination of the capsule 64 of the outer flange 28 of the capsule is received within the upper groove 64 of the neck 22 of the body 12 of the container. The capsule 14 in this first position is retained against removal by the fit between a shoulder extending, in general, radially limiting the lower portion of the recess of capsule 62, and a shoulder extending, in general, radially, limiting the upper portion. of the upper groove 68 of the neck 22 of the body 12 of the container 10. The capsule 14 in this first position is also retained as to its displacement towards the second position, that is, towards the shoulder 20 of the body 12 of the container 10, by the fitting between the intermediate slope 74, sloping down from the neck 22, and the slope of the capsule 64, sloping down. Any of the slopes and flanges mentioned herein can be either continuous or discontinuous, except for the structure of the cartridge 30 which forms a seal in the unmixed configuration.
[0058] As mentioned above, the capsule 14 is compressed towards the shoulder 20 of the body 12 to move from the first position to the second position. This causes the outer flange 28 of the capsule 14 and / or the neck 22 to flex away from each other when the inclination of the capsule 64 runs through the increased diameter of the intermediate and lower inclinations 74 and 76 of the neck 22, to the point where the groove protrusion of capsule 62 fits with the lower groove 78 of neck 22, as shown in Figures 3 and 5. Then in the second position, capsule 14 is prevented from moving back to the first position, by fitting between the shoulder of the groove of the capsule 62 and the shoulder extending, generally radially, forming an upper boundary of the lower groove 78 of the neck 22. As described above, the initial movement of the capsule 14, from the first position to the second position, causes the inner flange 60 of the capsule 14 to push the cartridge, from an unmixed position, to a mixed position, where the fluid inside the cartridge 30 can flow into the interior of the body 12 of the container 10 .
[0059] To mix the contents 92 of the cartridge 30 with the contents of the interior of the body 12 of the container 10 the capsule 14 is moved from its first position, shown in Figure 11, to its second position, shown in Figure 12. Initially, this will cause the cartridge 30 to move from an unmixed position, where the flow path from the cartridge 30 to the body 12 is blocked, to a mixed position, where the flow path is unlocked . The container 10 can then be inverted in an amount sufficient to allow the contents 92 of the cartridge 30 to exit through the ports of flow 36 and into the body 12, to mix with the contents 90 therein, as shown in Figure 13 The container 10 is then ready to dispense the beverage concentrate 94, as shown in Figure 14, when inverted, with the flow passing through the flow ports 36 of the cartridge 30, through the open top of the cartridge 30, and, finally, via the valve 50 of the nozzle 26 of the capsule 14. Advantageously, the contents 90 of the container 10 travel through the cartridge 30 during dispensing, further helping to mix the contents 92 of the cartridge 30. The resulting jet 98 can then be directed to a target liquid 101 in target container 105, to cause turbulence of target liquid 101 and to create a final product, in general, uniformly mixed 103, as shown in Figure 15, without using external utensils and without shaking.
[0060] An additional structure can optionally be provided to further retain the capsule 14, against displacement from a first position to a second position. In the exemplary embodiment of an alternative container 100 shown in Figure 16, the alternative container 100 is the same container 10 described above, except for the addition of a removable band 102. That is, container 100 includes a cap 114 and a body 112 Although the body 112 is the same as discussed above, the capsule 114 includes a removable band 102 affixed to its lower periphery, substantially around the outer skirt thereof. The band 102 is affixed to its upper edge 104 until the outer skirt of the capsule 114, through an area of weakness, like a tuned duct. Conversely, the lower edge 110 is positioned to make contact with the shoulder of the body 112 of the container 110; functioning, in this way, as a physical impediment for the displacement of the capsule 114 from a first position to a second position. Preferably, the width of the removable band 102 is greater than the gap between the upper and lower grooves, 64 and 78, of the neck so that the cap 114 is prevented by the band 102 from being moved from a first position to a second position . The ends of the band can be separated from each other by an access gap 108; with one end of the band 102 having one or more protruding ribs to provide gripping surfaces, to initiate the removal of the band 102. Once the band 102 is removed, the capsule 114 can be compressed towards the shoulder of the body 112 of the container 110, as described above. Alone or in combination with this band 102, a wrapped film, extending into the gap between the capsule 14 or 114 and the body 12 or 122, can be used to restrict and / or indicate whether the capsule 14 or 114 has been compressed .
[0061] The containers described here may have resilient side walls, which allow them to be compressed to dispense the liquid concentrate or other contents. What is meant by resilient is that the walls return to, or at least substantially return to, their original configurations when they are no longer compressed. Furthermore, the containers can be provided with structural limiters, to limit the displacement of the side wall, that is the degree to which the side walls can be compressed. This can, advantageously, contribute to the consistency of the discharge of the contents from the containers. For example, the cartridge can act as a limiter when the opposite portions of the side wall come into contact with it, particularly when the cartridge is less resilient, or much more rigid than the body of the container. The depth and / or the cross section of the cartridge can be modified to provide the desired degree of limitation. Other structural protrusions on one or both of the side walls (such as opposing depressions, or protuberances) can act as limiters, as can structural inserts.
[0062] Results based on tests with container 10, without cartridge 30, are shown in the examples below, as set out in Patent Application No. 61 / 374,178 filed on August 16, 2010, which is hereby incorporated by reference, in its entirety. It is believed that the addition of the cartridge will not substantially alter these results. Examples
[0063] Tests were performed using a variety of nozzles, as discharge openings, in a container made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) with a capacity of approximately 60 cc. Table 1 below shows the tested nozzles and the abbreviations used for each one. Table 1: Nozzles Tested

[0064] The SLA nozzles with Square Edge Orifice each have a front plate with a circular opening with straight edges on them, and were manufactured using stereo-lithography. The number that appears after identifying the opening is the approximate diameter of the opening. The LMS refers to the silicone valves arranged in the nozzle, having an X-shaped slit through them; which are available from Liquid Molding Systems, Inc. (“LMS”) of Midland, Michingan. The slit is designed to flex to allow the product to be dispensed from the container and, at least partially, to return to its original position, against an unwanted flow of liquid through the valve. This advantageously protects against the dripping of the liquid stored in the container, which is important for liquid concentrates, as discussed above. The number below is the approximate length of each segment of the X-slot.
[0065] An important characteristic of the nozzle is the ability to mix the removed liquid concentrate with the target liquid, usually water, using only the force created by blasting the liquid concentrate into the water. Acidity levels (pH) can be used to assess how well the liquids have been mixed. For example, a liquid concentrate spilled from a cup leaves distinct dark and light bands. A stream of liquid concentrate, however, tends to be propelled to the bottom of the target container and then spiral back to the top of the target liquid, which greatly reduces the color difference between the bands. Advantageously, pH levels can also be used in real time to determine the composition of the mixture. The tests included dispensing 4cc of a liquid concentrate in 500 ml of Dl H2O at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The dump was made from a small glass bottle, while the jet was produced by a 6cc syringe with an opening of approximately 0.050 inches. The mixture refers to a Magnastair mixer until a stable state is reached. Table 2 - Mixture pH data

[0066] After forty seconds the dump produced results of 3.28 at the bottom and 4.25 at the top in the first rep, and 3.10 and 4.70 at the top in the second rep. The jet, however, was tested using a slow, medium and fast dispense. After forty seconds, the slow dispense resulted in a value of 3.06 at the bottom and 3.17 at the top, and the quick dispense resulted in 2.71 at the bottom 2.7o at the top. Thus, these results show the effectiveness of using a jet of liquid concentrate to mix the liquid concentrate with a target liquid. An effective jet of the liquid concentrate can, in this way, provide a mixture having a pH variation between the top and bottom of a container of approximately 0.3. In fact, this result was achieved within 10 seconds of dismissal.
[0067] In this way, each nozzle was tested to determine the Mixing Capacity Value. The Mixing Ability Value is a visual test, measured on a scale of 1 - 4, where 1 is excellent, 2 is good, 3 is reasonable and 4 is bad. Bad means a container having unmixed layers of the liquid, that is, a layer of water over a layer of the liquid concentrate, or equivalent to a non-operable nozzle. Reasonable corresponds to a container having a small amount of mixture between water and liquid concentrate, but, lately, having distinct layers of liquid concentrate and water, which means that the nozzle operates in a bad way for some reason. Good corresponds to a container having a desirable mixture above more than half of the container although it still has small layers of water and liquid concentrate on both sides of the mixed liquid. Excellent corresponds to a desirable and well-mixed liquid, with separation of the layers of the liquid concentrate and the water not significant or not readily identifiable.
[0068] The tests dispensed 4cc of a liquid concentrate, which was 125g of citric acid in 500g of H2O 5% SN949603 (flavor) and Blue # 2 1.09 g / cm3 in a 250 ml glass beaker, containing 240 ml of water in it. The liquid concentrate has a viscosity of approximately 4 centipoises. Table 3 shows the results of the mixing test and the Mixing Ability Value for each nozzle. Table 3 - Value of the Mixing Capacity of each nozzle

[0069] As shown in Figure 17, a representation of the test tubes resulting from testing the mixing ability of each of the nozzles is shown. Dotted lines have been added to indicate the approximate boundaries between readily identifiable layers, separate layers. From the table above and the drawings in Figure 17, the 0.025 inch diameter Square Edge Hole, the 0.070 inch X-slot, and the 0.100 inch X-slot all produced mixed liquids with an excellent Value Mixing Capacity, in which the beaker showed a homogeneous mixture with color, generally uniform, throughout it. The 0.029-inch diameter Square Edge Orifice, the 0.145-inch X-slot and the 0.200-inch X-Slit produced mixed liquids with a good Mixing Ability Value, where small layers of water and liquid were visible , after the 4cc of liquid concentrate has been dispensed. The 0.015 inch Square Edge Orifice produced a mixed liquid that could have qualified as a good Mixing Ability Value due to the amount of time used to dispense 4cc of the liquid concentrate, which was considered undesirable for a potential consumer .
[0070] As discussed above, another important feature of a nozzle used to dispense liquid concentrate is the amount of spray that occurs when the liquid concentrate is dispensed into a container. Dyes concentrated within the liquid concentrate can stain the surrounding surfaces, as well as the clothing and skin of the recipient of the container. Because of this, each nozzle has also been tested for a Spray Impact Factor. The Spray Impact Factor test used a 400 ml beaker, containing water with blue dye, filled up to 1 inch from the edge of the beaker. A circular coffee filter was then attached to the cylinder using a rubber band so that the filter had a generally flat surface positioned 1 inch above the margin of the cylinder. Because it was positioned an inch above the edge of the beaker, the coffee filter included a side wall which, when sprayed with the indicated liquid coming out of the beaker in a lateral orientation, which is due to the dyes discussed above, is undesirable. The coffee filter also included a cutout extending slightly towards the top surface, so that the liquid could be dispensed into the container. A glass having three nozzles attached to it was then kept above the perimeter of the cylinder and the liquid was dispensed into the center of the cylinder five times. The coffee filter was subsequently removed and examined to determine the Spray Impact Factor for each nozzle. The Spray Impact Factor is a visual test measured on a scale of 1 to 4, in which 1 is excellent, 2 is good, 3 is reasonable and 4 is bad. Excellent corresponds to a filter that does not have or has small sprays in the central area of the filter positioned above the cylinder and substantially minimal sprays or without sprays outside this central area. Good corresponds to a filter having sprays in the central area and small sprays outside the central area. Reasonable represents sprays in the central area and medium-sized sprays outside the central area. Bad represents a filter having sprays in the central area and large sprays outside the central area. Table 4 - Spray Impact Factor for each Nozzle

[0071] As shown in Figures 18 to 24 and shown in Table 4 above, the Spray Impact Factors were identified for each nozzle tested. The 0.015 inch and 0.020 inch Square Edge Holes, as well as the 0.070 inch Slit X received an excellent Spray Impact Factor because the spray created by the spray of liquid did not create substantial spray marks on the side wall of the coffee filters during the test, as shown in Figures 18, 19 and 21, respectively. The 0.025 inch Square Edge Hole caused some small spray marks to impact the side wall of the coffee filter, as shown in Figure 20, and thus received a Spray Impact Factor of 2. The Slotted Nozzles of 0.100 inch and 0.145 inch caused large spray marks impacting the side walls, as shown in Figures 22 and 13, and thus received a Spray Impact Factor of 3. Finally the 0.200 inch Slotted X nozzle caused marks on the side wall of the coffee filter, which indicates that a large amount of liquid has been forced out from the cylinder. O
[0072] Because of this, the 0.200 inch Slit X nozzle received a Spray Impact Factor of 4.
[0073] Figure 25 illustrates the Mixing Capacity and Spray Impact Factors values found for each of the nozzles tested. These values can be combined to form Liquid Concentrate Dispensing Performance Values for each nozzle. Through the tests, the Slit X of 0.070 inches was considered the one that produced the Performance Value of the Liquid Concentrate Dispensing of 2, for mixing excellently and at the same time creating a minimum spray impact. Then the 0.020 inch and 0.025 inch Square Edge Holes were both considered to show a value of 3 to produce a good final product in general. The 0.015 inch Square Edge Hole and the 0.100 inch Slit X were both rated 4, while the 0.0145 inch and 0.200 inch Slots were given values of 5 and 6, respectively. From these results, the Performance Value of the Liquid Concentrate Dispenser for the nozzle used with the container described here should be in the range of 1 to 4, to produce a good product and, preferably, of 2 - 3.
[0074] The average speed of each nozzle was then calculated, using both an easy and a hard force. An easy compressive force can be, for example, about 1.4 psi, while a strong compressive force can be about 3.6 psi. For each nozzle, a glass containing water was positioned horizontally at a height of 7 inches from the surface. A desired force was then applied and the distance to the center of the resulting watermark was measured within 0.25 feet. Air resistance has been neglected. This test was performed three times for each nozzle with both forces. The averages are shown in Table 5 below. Table 5: Average speed calculated for each nozzle using an easy force and a difficult force

[0075] Each nozzle was then tested to determine how many grams of fluid per second were dispensed through the nozzle for both easy and hard strength. The force was applied for 3 seconds and the mass of the displaced fluid was measured. This value was then divided by three to find the dispersed grams per second. Table 6 below shows the results. Table 6: Flow of mass for easy force and difficult force for each nozzle

[0076] As shown in Figure 26, the graph shows the difference in Mass Flow between the easy and difficult forces for each of the nozzles. When applied to a liquid concentrate configuration, a relatively small delta value for Mass Flow is desirable because this means that the consumer will dispense a generally equal amount of the liquid concentrate even when different compressive forces are used. This advantageously provides an approximately uniform amount of mixing, which, when applied to a beverage configuration, directly impacts the taste, for compression times, with different compression forces. As shown, 0.01-inch, 0.145-inch and 0.200-inch Slotted openings dispense significantly more grams per second, but also have a greater difference between easy and difficult forces, making a uniform compression important to dispense the product to produce consistent mixtures.
[0077] The flow of mass to each nozzle can thus be used to calculate the time used to dispense 1 cubic centimeter (cm3) of the liquid. The test was carried out with water, which has the property of 1 gram being equal to 1 cubic centimeter. Thus, dividing 1 by the mass flow values above provides the dispensing time of 1cm3 of the liquid through each nozzle. These values are shown in Table 7 below. Table 7 - Dispensing time of 1 cm3 of liquid for easy and difficult forces for each nozzle

[0078] The tests, easy to be used, showed that a reasonable range of time to dispense a dose of the liquid concentrate is about 0.3 seconds to about 3.0 seconds, which includes the time that the consumer you can control the dispensing of the liquid concentrate or you might want to tolerate to obtain a reasonable amount of the liquid concentrate. A range of about 0.5s per cm3 to about 0.8s per cm3 provides a sufficient period of time, from the starting point of the user's reaction, with a standard dose of approximately 2 cm3 per 240 ml, or approximately 4cm3, for a standard sized water bottle, while it is also uncomfortable to take a long time to dispense a standard dose. The 0.020 inch Square Edge Hole, the 0.025 inch Square Edge Hole, and the 0.070 inch Slit X performed reasonably within these values, regardless of whether the force used was an easy or difficult force.
[0079] The areas of each one of this opening are shown in Table 8 below. Table 8 - Nozzle opening area for easy and difficult forces

[0080] The circular opening areas of the SLA nozzles were calculated using nr2. The areas of Slits X were calculated by multiplying the amount of dispensing per thousand and dividing by the calculated speed, both for the easy and the hard forces.
[0081] Finally, the moment-second was calculated for each nozzle using both the easy force and the hard force. This was calculated by multiplying the calculated mass flow by the calculated speed. Table 9 shows these values. Table 9 Moment-seconds of each nozzle for easy and difficult forces

[0082] The values of the moment-second correlate with the ability to mix the jet of liquid existing in the nozzle, since they are the product of the flow of the pass and the speed, thus they are the quantity and speed of the liquid that is being dispensed from a container. The tests, however, showed that the range of media in which the consumer will dispense a generally equal amount of the liquid concentrate, even when different compressive forces are used. This provides, advantageously, an approximately uniform mixture for an equal compression time, with different compression forces. As shown above, mimicking the performance of an orifice with a valve, can result in consistent moment-second values for easy compressions versus difficult forces, while providing anti-drip valve functionality.
[0083] As shown in Figure 27, the graph shows the difference for the Moment-Second values between the easy force and the difficult force for each nozzle. When applied to a liquid concentrate configuration, the moment-second having a relatively small delta value for the Moment-Second is desirable, since the delta value equal to zero coincides with a constant moment-second, regardless of the compression force. A delta moment-second value of less than approximately 10,000, and preferably 8,000, provides a sufficiently small moment-second variation between easy force and difficult force, so that a jet produced by a container within this range will have an energy generally equal to the impact it will produce in a mixture generally equal. As shown, all 0.070 inch orifice openings and X-Slits produced a Δ moment-second that will produce generally comparable mixtures, whether using an easy force or a difficult force.
[0084] Another important feature, still, is the ability of the liquid concentrate container to dispense the liquid concentrate in general linearly, through a range of liquid concentrates to fill the quantity in the container, when a constant pressure is applied for a while constant. The nozzles were tested to determine the amount of weight of the liquid concentrate dispensed, at a pressure that reached a minimum controllable speed for a constant period of time, when the liquid concentrate was filled to a high, medium or low level of the liquid concentrate within the container. Table 10 shows the results of this test below. Table 10: Quantity of dispensing with variable liquid concentrate filling

[0085] As discussed above, a good linearity of the flow, or small change in mass when the container is emptied, allows the consumer to use a consistent technique, a consistent pressure, applied for a consistent period of time, at any filling level to dispense a consistent amount of liquid concentrate. Figure 28 shows a graph showing the maximum variation between the values in Table 10, for each nozzle. As shown in Figure 28 and Table 10, the maximum variation for all Square Edge Holes and 0.070 inch X Slotted and 0.100 inch nozzles is less than 0.15 grams covering a fill high, medium and low liquid concentrate in the container. The Slits X nozzles of 0.145 inches and 0.200 inches, however, are measured to have a maximum range of 0.91 grams and 1.2 grams, respectively. This is probably due to the inherent variability in modifying the opening area with different pressures in combination with a larger amount of liquid flowing through the nozzle. In this way, a desirable nozzle has a maximum variation for the linearity of the flow, at different levels of filling, of less than 0.5g and, preferably, less than 0.3g, and, more preferably, less than 1, 5g.
[0086] The drawings and descriptions that follow are not intended to represent the only shapes of the containers and methods with respect to the details of the construction. Changes in the form and proportion of the parties, as well as substitution by equivalents, are contemplated, as circumstances may suggest or make convenient.

权利要求:
Claims (11)
[0001]
1. Container (10) for dispensing beverage concentrate (94) formed by at least a first component of beverage concentrate (90) and a second component of beverage concentrate (92), the container having: an enclosed body (12 ) to contain the first beverage component (90), and having a neck (22) arranged around an opening; a cartridge (30) for containing the second beverage component (92) and having an upper portion (32) received slidably within the neck (22) of the body (12), and movable from a first position to a second position, the upper portion (32) having at least one outlet port (36) forming part of a mixture flow path between the cartridge and the body (12), the mixture flow path being blocked when the cartridge (30 ) is in the first position, and being opened when the cartridge (30) is in the second position to allow the second component of the drink (92) to come out of the cartridge (30) and mix with the first component of the drink (90) in the body , to form a beverage concentrate (94); and a capsule (14) attached in relation to the neck (22), and movable from a first position to a second position relative to the neck (22), and capable of moving the cartridge (30) from a first position to a second position; characterized by the fact that: the cartridge (30) has a closed bottom (34) and an open upper end (44), an outflow path from the body (12) extending through the outlet port (36) inwards from the cartridge (30) and through an open upper end of the cartridge (30) to an exit hole of the capsule (14); and the cartridge (30) has a sealing portion (40) that makes contact with the inner surface of the neck (22), at a location on the opposite side of the flow port (36) from the body opening (12) , when the capsule (14) is in the first position, to block the flow of fluid passing there, the sealing portion (40) being at least partially spaced from the inner surface of the neck (22), when the cartridge (30) is in the second position, to allow fluid flow through there.
[0002]
2. Container (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a first cartridge stop, between the cartridge (30) and the neck (22) of the body (12), to restrict the movement of the cartridge (30) from a first position to a second position, until sufficient force has been applied.
[0003]
3. Container (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that it also comprises a second cartridge stop between the cartridge (30) and the neck (22) of the body (12), to restrict the movement of the cartridge ( 30) from a second position back to the first position.
[0004]
4. Container (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the first cartridge stop is formed between a narrowed region of the neck (22) of the body (12) and the sealing portion (40) of the cartridge (30), and the second cartridge stop is formed between the protrusion of the cartridge (30) on the opposite side of the flow port (36), from the sealing portion (40) and the narrowed neck region (22) of the body (12).
[0005]
5. Container (10) according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that it also comprises a first capsule stop, between the capsule (14) and the neck (22) of the body (12), to restrict the movement of the capsule (14) from the first position to the second position, until sufficient force has been applied.
[0006]
6. Container (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that it also comprises a second capsule stop, between the capsule (14) and the neck (22) of the body (12), to restrict the movement of the capsule (14) from the second position back to the first position.
[0007]
7. Container (10) according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the first capsule stop is formed between a protrusion of the capsule (14) and an upper recess formed in the neck (22) of the body (12), and the second stop is formed between the protrusion of the capsule (14) and a lower recess formed in the neck (22) of the body (12) on the opposite side of the lower recess, from the opening around which the neck (22) is willing.
[0008]
Container (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a mouthpiece member (50) disposed at the outlet of the capsule orifice (14), the mouthpiece member (50) having flaps that can move outwardly from a non-flexed configuration to a flexed configuration to form an outlet opening of the mouth member (50) when the body is compressed to force the liquid beverage concentrate from within the body (12) and along the outlet opening, and the flaps can return to their non-flexed configuration, when the body (12) is no longer being compressed.
[0009]
9. Container (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that the capsule (14) includes a base portion (28) affixed to the neck (22) of the body (12), and having the outlet opening and a cover portion (26) articulated with respect to the base portion (28), to close the outlet opening of the base portion (28) of the capsule (14).
[0010]
10. Container (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that: the body (12) has a closed lower end (18), an upper end having a shoulder (20) narrowing to the neck ( 12) and a side wall (16) extending between the upper and lower ends; the base portion (28) of the capsule (14) has an outer skirt (24), the outer skirt (24) having a smooth transition to a side wall (16) of the container body (12) below the shoulder (20) ; and the cap portion (26) of the capsule has an outer portion with a smooth transition to the outer skirt (24) of the base portion (28) of the capsule (14) when the cap portion (28) of the capsule (14) is seated on the base portion (28) of the capsule (14).
[0011]
11. Container (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that in combination with the first component of the beverage (90) initially stored in the body (12) and a second component of the beverage (92) initially stored in the cartridge (30), the first and second beverage components (90, 92) being combinable to form a beverage concentrate (94).

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