Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to mix a base ingredient, such as water, with an additive, such as a cleaning concentrate. A dispensing system of the disclosure can include a container filling apparatus. The container filling apparatus can include one or more source containers that contain an additive to be mixed with water or other base ingredient. The container filling apparatus can include a vacuum manifold and a Venturi body assembly (VBA). The additive can be flowed through the vacuum manifold and into the VBA. In the VBA, the additive can be mixed with water or other base ingredient, and output to a receiving container. As the additive is flowed through the vacuum manifold, vacuum pressure in the pressure manifold can be measured by a pressure sensor. A controller can input pressure data from the pressure sensor over the course of a dispense event. Over the course of a dispense event, flow of additive can be varied or modulated based on the pressure data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to mix a base ingredient, such as water, with an additive, such as a cleaning concentrate. A dispensing system of the disclosure can include a container filling apparatus. The container filling apparatus can include one or more source containers that contain an additive to be mixed with water or other base ingredient. The container filling apparatus can include a vacuum manifold and a Venturi body assembly (VBA). The additive can be flowed through the vacuum manifold and into the VBA. In the VBA, the additive can be mixed with water or other base ingredient, and output to a receiving container. As the additive is flowed through the vacuum manifold, vacuum pressure in the pressure manifold can be measured by a pressure sensor. A controller can input pressure data from the pressure sensor over the course of a dispense event. Over the course of a dispense event, flow of additive can be varied or modulated based on the pressure data.

Abstract: A concentrate cartridge comprising includes a hollow cylindrical element having a chamber formed therein. The Chamber is configured to receive a concentrate material therein. The hollow cylindrical element has an upper end and a lower open end. A seal is configured to seal the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element. A cap is configured to be received on the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element.

Abstract: A reusable concentrate cartridge adapted to be supported by a diluting and dispensing container for combining at least two separate components of a multi-component system, the concentrate cartridge having a hollow cylindrical element and a hollow tube with a closure portion. The concentrate cartridge is caused to open by the rotating engagement of a closure cap onto the diluting and dispensing container to which causes the closure portion of the hollow tube to disengage, releasing the concentrate material.

Abstract: A reusable concentrate cartridge and associated cap and valve for combining a concentrated material and a diluent in a diluting and dispensing container. The concentrate cartridge is provided with a hollow cylindrical body and a hollow tube with a closure. The concentrate cartridge is caused to open by the rotating engagement of a valve member, which causes a depending sleeve to urge the hollow tube within the concentrate cartridge to disengage and release the concentrate material into the diluent container.

Abstract: A dispensing system has a source container for dispensing fluid concentrate into receiving containers, and a control module connected to the source container to control dispensing of the fluid concentrate from the source container. An interactive media module is configured to provide communication between the dispensing system and a user. The interactive media module has a menu of options and being capable of responding to commands by the user. The interactive media module is connected to the control module to provide input to the control module.