Capsule based system for preparing and dispensing a beverage

摘要

The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass.

主权项

1. A method of making and dispensing a beverage using a beverage preparation machine, the method comprising:
a beverage preparation machine comprising a lid, said lid comprising a slot to receive a beverage capsule; inserting a beverage capsule into said slot of the lid, the beverage capsule having a capsule body, a rim and a cover sealed to the rim, and containing a beverage mix; and then, closing said lid to break the seal between the cover and the rim and then, the beverage preparation machine opening said capsule by tearing the cover from the rim of the capsule body by downwardly rotating the capsule body away from the cover; injecting a mixing liquid stream into the opened capsule to force the beverage mix out of the capsule and into a container positioned below the capsule; and further injecting a finishing liquid stream to direct the mixing stream into the container, thus preparing a beverage.