Abstract: Selecting and dispensing multiple brand beverages at a dispenser apparatus from a dispenser may be provided. A first and second user input indicating a beverage and flavor respectively, may be received at a user interface. Where an individual beverage concentrate or flavor has been exhausted a control device may switch to a remaining beverage concentrate or flavor. Furthermore, the control device can output a signal to a user via the user interface. The user interface may indicate a no or low flow condition by highlighting the specific icon, providing a small indication over the specific icon, or other visual indicators in association with a sold-out brand on the user interface. Where the specific beverage concentrate or flavor has been replenished, a sensor may detect a replenished beverage concentrate or flavor. Subsequently, the control device may remove the signal sent to a user via the user interface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method including the steps of receiving a canister in a canister connection housing. The canister includes a canister fitment and a canister valve. The housing includes a receiver fitment and a door. The method includes the step of lowering the receiver fitment of the housing over the canister fitment. The lowering of the receiver fitment is caused by a closing of the housing door. The present disclosure further relates to an apparatus. An apparatus including a nest configured to receive a canister, a door configured to rotate about an angle so as to open and close, a receiver fitment configured to connect to a canister fitment, and an over-center movement mechanism connected to the door and the receiver fitment. The over-center movement mechanism is configured to move the receiver fitment along an axis as the door is rotated about the angle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a canister connection apparatus designed to efficiently and easily connect a pressurized canister to an external system.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a fluid flow may include a flow channel, a housing, a flow restrictor, and a housing adjustment member. The flow channel defines a fluid pathway for the fluid flow. The fluid pathway includes an inlet and an exit. The housing surrounds the flow channel. The housing comprises an exterior surface defining a first threaded portion. The flow restrictor is located within the housing and proximate the exit. The housing adjustment member includes a second threaded portion in contact with the first threaded portion. Embodiments may include a method for controlling a fluid flow. The method comprises: causing the fluid flow to pass through a flow channel having an inlet and an exit; restricting, via a flow restrictor, the fluid flow, the flow restrictor located proximate the exit; and adjusting a position of the flow restrictor to further restrict or unrestrict the fluid flow.

Abstract: A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine includes inserting at least one of a first beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine, the first beverage making cartridge includes a gas source portion which includes a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas, and pressurizing a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas. The method further includes inserting at least one of a second beverage making cartridge, into the beverage making machine, the second beverage making cartridge includes at least one of a beverage ingredient, supplying a beverage diluent liquid into a beverage diluent receptacle, dissolving the gas, from the gas storage tank, into the beverage diluent liquid; and dispensing selectively a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and the beverage diluent liquid to form a beverage.

Abstract: A method of supplying consumables to a beverage making machine includes receiving at least one of a beverage making cartridge including at least a solid gas source shipped by way of a no-high-pressure-gas-allowed-delivery-service to the consumer, the solid gas source through sublimation emits a gas, inserting the beverage making cartridge, into a beverage making machine, pressurizing a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas, the beverage making machine further including the gas storage tank, and utilizing the gas to form a plurality of beverages. Exemplary embodiments include sending a notification to a consumer wireless device, and allowing the consumer to reorder by way of the consumer wireless device.

Abstract: A beverage making machine includes a beverage diluent receptacle for storing a beverage diluent liquid. The beverage making machine further includes a beverage making cartridge includes at least one of a beverage ingredient, the beverage making cartridge is arranged to receive at least portion of the beverage diluent liquid, and a dispenser selectively dispenses a predefined ratio of the beverage ingredient and the beverage diluent liquid to form a beverage. Exemplary embodiments include a gas source portion, the gas source portion contains a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas, wherein the gas source portion is arranged to thermally couple the cold surface temperature of the solid gas source to the beverage diluent receptacle, cooling the beverage diluent liquid.

Abstract: A beverage making machine includes a first beverage making cartridge including at least one of a gas source portion, the gas source portion contains a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas, and a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas emitted from the solid gas source. The beverage making machine further includes a second beverage making cartridge includes at least one of a beverage ingredient, a beverage diluent receptacle for receiving a beverage diluent liquid, a dissolver dissolves portion of the gas, from the gas storage tank, into the beverage diluent liquid, and a dispenser selectively dispenses a predefined ratio of at least one of the beverage ingredient and the beverage diluent liquid, to form a beverage. Exemplary embodiments include a computer control arranged to receive a beverage selection from a consumer and control the beverage making machine to form beverages.

Abstract: A beverage making cartridge for use in a beverage making machine includes a beverage making cartridge enclosure comprising a gas source portion, the gas source portion further including a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas, and a one-way vent arranged in the beverage making cartridge enclosure vents the gas emitted from the solid gas source, such that it can be captured and stored in a gas storage tank, wherein the gas from the gas storage tank is dissolved in a beverage diluent liquid and mixed with at least one of a beverage ingredient to form the beverage. Exemplary embodiment includes a dispenser attached to the beverage making cartridge, the dispenser dispenses the beverage diluent liquid and the beverage ingredient to form a beverage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for providing a combined product for dispensing from a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system can provide a combined product for dispensing from a product dispenser. The system can include a code generation module operable to receive data associated with a plurality of product recipes; and generate a machine readable item with a combined recipe including the plurality of product recipes, wherein the machine readable item configures a product dispenser to dispense the combined recipe.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for providing a promotion for a combined product dispensed from a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system can provide a promotion for a combined product dispensed from a product dispenser. The system can include a code generation module operable to receive data associated with a plurality of product recipes; and generate a machine readable item with a promotion identifier, and a combined recipe including the plurality of product recipes, wherein the machine readable item configures a product dispenser to promote and dispense the combined recipe.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for constructing and operating a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA). In some embodiments, a plurality of electronic components are attached to a first side of a substrate that has at least one electrical lead that connects the electrical components is present on an opposite second side of the substrate. A primary film is adhered to the second side of the substrate to create an air tight seal around each electrical lead. A secondary film is then adhered to the primary film and provides a cantilevered lift tab that extends outside the bounds of the primary film. The secondary film has a lower bond strength than the primary film.

Abstract: Pressure fluid operated servo system method and apparatus including a servo valve operable by an input signal to effect a system output movement; and which servo valve is responsive to the time rate of input signal receipt to vary a gain ratio of system output magnitude compared to input signal value; and method of making such a servo valve.