abstract |
CARTRIDGE FOR AN ADDITIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM. The present invention relates to a cartridge for the selective dispensing of an additive into water and includes a housing (130), a bladder (140) disposed within the housing (130) and a pump (150) connected to the housing (130) and in fluid communication with the bladder. Bladder 140 is configured to contain a consumable additive, such as a flavor and aroma additive, for water. The pump 150 has the functionality to selectively dispense an amount of the additive into the water. The cartridge may be connected to a water filtration system so that such a cartridge may dispense the additive in filtered water. |