Abstract: A system and method for thermoforming of non-woven fabric is presented. The system includes an air supply, a heating system in fluid communication with the air supply, a pressure and flow equalization element in fluid communication with the heating system, electrical controls in communication with the heating system and the pressure and flow equalization element, a pneumatic element in fluid communication with the pressure and flow equalization element, and a forming head for receiving a thermoformable non-woven fabric and for thermoforming said thermoformable non-woven fabric into a desired shape. The thermoforming process is a two-stage process, a first stage comprises a pre-heat stage wherein a heated flow of air is directed onto the thermoformable non-woven fabric and the second stage comprises flowing a continuous amount of air to increase an amount of heat available to the thermoformable non-woven fabric during thermoforming.

Abstract: A clip for a beverage dispensing device is presented. The clip includes a body and an attachment portion in mechanical communication with the body, the attachment portion for removably attaching the clip to the beverage dispensing device. The attachment portion attaches the clip in a location in close proximity to a sensor controlling a brew cycle of the beverage dispensing device.

Abstract: A bio-degradable compostable valve is presented. The valve includes a base having a first surface, a second surface and at least one hole therethrough. The valve further includes a filter in mechanical communication with a first surface of the base. Also included is a diaphragm having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having oil thereon, the first surface in mechanical communication with a second surface of the base. Additionally the valve includes a cap having a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending therethrough, wherein the cap is in mechanical communication with the diaphragm and the second surface of the base. The base, the filter, the diaphragm and the cap are comprised of material which is bio-degradable and compostable.