| abstract |
The beverage dispensing system 100 includes a container 110, an attachment mechanism 120, and a cartridge 150. The container may have a liquid or mixed solution, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The attachment mechanism may include a mating assembly, a piercing portion 124, and a valve assembly 126. The coupling assembly generally can accommodate the cartridge in the attachment mechanism. The piercing portion is generally capable of penetrating the cartridge, thus releasing the contents of the cartridge into the container. The valve assembly can generally be opened under the coupling of the cartridge and the attachment mechanism. The cartridge generally cooperates with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby mixing the contents of the cartridge and the liquid in the container to create a drinkable beverage. |