US20140336817A1 - Beverage mixing system and process - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a trainable nutraceutical beverage mixing system and method for operating the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a customizable supplement beverage system, and method for personalizing the same to a particular user and for tracking of the same. The invention also relates to multi-compartment pods or containers for use with the trainable beverage mixing system.
- the present invention provides a trainable nutraceutical beverage system.
- a customizable supplement beverage system and method for personalizing and operating the same to a particular user and for operative tracking Proposed additionally is an operative system for receiving and individually identifying a concentrate or supplement combinations, for mixing the same prior to a use, and for dispensing the same for use, and for tracking control factors relating to the same.
- a personalized supplement program that is beverage based for user convenience.
- the systems comprise a housing body having a pod or container receiving portion with a slip resistant bottom surface.
- bottom surface may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation.
- the preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below.
- the mixing system may have safety controls to alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical being used or the size or amount being used.
- a user access code, fingerprint scan, retina scan or other known type of safety control mechanisms that are difficult to bypass, including software safety control, may be employed with the system, especially for the consumption of quantity-sensitive materials (i.e., Iron, etc.) to prevent accidental overdose.
- the mixing system further comprises a movable mixing head comprising a back head movably connected to a front mixing head which includes a stirrer or mixer.
- the mixing head is lowered such that the mixer or stirrer is engaged with an upper component of the pod or container.
- the user selects the appropriate control for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing.
- the front mixing head which is connected to the back head via one or more movable arms such that the mixing arm moves about within the pod or container.
- the mixing head may also optionally partially rotate (e.g., approximately 45%, 60%, 75%, etc.) again to move the mixing arm around within container or pod.
- the mixing or agitation may additionally involve varying the depth of the engagement between the mixing paddle and the beverage, varying the duration of the mixing or agitation, reversing and/or oscillating the direction of the mixing (i.e., clockwise, counterclockwise, clockwise, etc.), and/or oscillating the depth of the engagement between the mixing paddle and the beverage (i.e., up, down, up, down, etc.).
- internal (not shown) to the mixing system is an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system.
- system may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations.
- the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with the delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit.
- the system may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- a first embodiment of a pod or container for use with the mixing systems previously described illustrates a two part pod, a nutritional supplement part and a housing part for containing filtered water, with a mixing paddle having radially projecting blades or fans and a upwardly projecting stem for interfacing with the disclosed mixing systems.
- an upper part of the pod has a sealing cap having a sealing membrane or protective label there on.
- a protective label may contain a 2D or 3D barcode thereon for the mixing system to read, store and/or transmit information about the product being used.
- a lid or cap is secured onto an upper portion of the housing part in a tamper resistant manner such that if the seal is broken the average user would notice.
- the pod or portion pack is made substantially of recyclable materials.
- the multiple parts of the pod or pack are preferably embodied as an assembly all of which are molded of the same material (e.g., polyethylene, etc.) which can be disposed of and recycled as an assembly. This is advantageous because it simplifies the waste stream through eliminating the identification and separation of unlike materials.
- a mixing head will lower the mixing arm or stirrer down onto the upper portion or protective label of the pod or container.
- the mixing system will continue to move mixing arm downward until the lower end of the mixing arm connects or otherwise engages with the upper end of a stem of the paddle such that when the mixing arm spins, the paddle will rotate at the same speed and/or frequency.
- the mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure on the stem until a lower tip of the paddle punctures the sealing membrane which had been maintaining the nutritional supplement or vitamin away from the water.
- the mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure on the stem until the paddle is sufficiently submerged to a distance within the water to adequately and completely mix the water and nutritional supplement as described above with respect to any of the mixing systems disclosed herein.
- the mixing arm rises out from within the container so that the container may be removed from the mixing system.
- the mixing arm and/or stem may comprise a mechanism or may be configured in such a way that they become securely engaged and that when the mixing arm is removed from container, it removes the paddle as well.
- the paddle may remain within the container and be disposed of along with the container once all of the liquid mixture is gone.
- FIG. 1 is a descriptive illustration of one alternative embodiment of the proposed system
- FIG. 2 is an illustrative flow chart of one alternative method according to one embodiment of the proposed invention.
- FIG. 3A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention with the system in the raised or open position;
- FIG. 3B is a top plan view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 3A ;
- FIG. 3C is a side view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 3A ;
- FIG. 4A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system shown in FIG. 3A with the system in the lowered or closed position;
- FIG. 4B is a side view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 4A ;
- FIG. 5A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is a top plan view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 5A ;
- FIG. 5C is a side view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 5A ;
- FIG. 6A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to another alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6B is a side view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 6A ;
- FIG. 7A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to another alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7B is a side view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 7A ;
- FIG. 8A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to another alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8B is a side view of the mixing system shown in FIG. 8A ;
- FIG. 9A is a closed front plan view of the preferred embodiment for a two part pod with a mixing paddle therein for use with the mixing system according to the invention.
- FIG. 9B is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown in FIG. 9A further showing the mixing paddle;
- FIG. 9C is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown in FIG. 9A further showing the mixing paddle;
- FIG. 9D is a top plan view of the cap or lid for use with the two part pod shown in FIGS. 9A-C ;
- FIG. 10 is an exposed cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment for a two part pod for use with the mixing system according to the invention.
- FIG. 11A is a descriptive illustration of phase one of a bi-pod filtration process used with the system according to one aspect of the invention.
- FIG. 11B is a descriptive illustration of phase two of a bi-pod filtration process used with the system according to one aspect of the invention.
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment for a two part spin pod for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 13A is a perspective view of a first embodiment for a stir pod spinning mechanism in the closed position for use in mixing the contents of the spin pod during operation of the mixing system;
- FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown in FIG. 13A but shown in the open position;
- FIG. 14A is a perspective view of a second embodiment for a stir pod spinning mechanism in the closed position having three blades for use in mixing the contents of the spin pod during operation of the mixing system;
- FIG. 14B is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown in FIG. 14A but shown in the open position;
- FIG. 14C is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown in FIG. 14A but shown in the open position and having only two stirring blades;
- FIG. 15A is a perspective view of a third embodiment for a stir pod spinning mechanism for use in mixing the contents of the spin pod during operation of the mixing system;
- FIG. 15B is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown in FIG. 15A further indicating the flow of liquid during spinning in order to mix the contents of the spin pod;
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of how the stir pods may be packaged for proper sealing and safety;
- FIG. 17A is a front plan view of yet another alternative embodiment for a two part pod for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 17B is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown in FIG. 17A further showing the membrane piercing component upon compression of the two part pod;
- FIG. 17C is a perspective view of one embodiment of the membrane piercing component for use with the invention.
- FIG. 17D is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the two part pod shown in FIGS. 17A-B ;
- FIG. 18A is a front plan view of yet another alternative embodiment for a two part pod for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 18B is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown in FIG. 18A further showing multiple membrane piercing component upon compression of the two part pod;
- FIG. 18C is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the two part pod shown in FIGS. 18A-B ;
- FIG. 19 is a front plan view of still another alternative embodiment for a two part pod or compartment for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention.
- the proposed system 100 includes an operable process control system and operable data tables 102 that is in communication with a delivery and supply system 101 for management of system 100 as will be discussed.
- an optional data communication loop is provided by illustrated arrows, but this will be understood by those of skill in the art to be operable over any known telecommunication process for receipt, manipulation, and delivery of information, and for tracking physical delivery of later described items.
- a user-unit operable for receipt of a concentrate or supplement container 1 and a supply of a dilutant (e.g., water, coffee, tea, milk, carbonated beverages, any hot or cold fluid, or any other suitable fluid) 2 , with operable power input access 3 (at rear of unit) and a control system 4 containing suitable controls for achieving the goals of the proposed system (including but not limited to on/off, volume control, temp, control, mixing proportions, optional weight-stage for dispensing tracking etc.).
- a dilutant e.g., water, coffee, tea, milk, carbonated beverages, any hot or cold fluid, or any other suitable fluid
- operable power input access 3 at rear of unit
- a control system 4 containing suitable controls for achieving the goals of the proposed system (including but not limited to on/off, volume control, temp, control, mixing proportions, optional weight-stage for dispensing tracking etc.
- Both container 1 and dilutant 2 may be in multi-use, continuous, or single-use
- a dispensing station unit 5 for supporting a volume to receive a mixture of dilutant 1 and concentrate 2 under mixing conditions controlled by control system 4 .
- An individual tracking identification or bar code 6 is provided on each concentrate/supplement container 1 and there is positioned an associated reader 7 for receiving identification/use information from code 6 during an installation and use of container 1 .
- Internal (not shown) to the location unit is an internal process controller unit 8 (including suitable memory and processing units) linked with an optional external communication control system 9 .
- system 100 will be able to track individual uses, dispensments, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations.
- the end unit and communication control system 9 will be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables 102 and with delivery supply system 101 , thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally, system 100 will be able to optionally re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- process control system and data tables 102 include a comprehensive process control units to receive, track, organize, and select from informational data bases involving comprehensive user identifications, complete medical and query information and user goals, a complete selection with all parameters of dilutants and also all supplements, minerals, pharmaceuticals etc. that may be selected based upon user-parameters.
- a first step 201 an initial determination is provided of user preferences and needs and includes (in each step noted hereafter) links with process and data control unit and system 102 containing operative communication links 102 A.
- Such determination step may include questionnaires (multiple) following family history, health concerns, health history, desired outcomes (weight loss, muscle gain, medical treatment support (e.g., diabetes, wound healing, cancer treatment support, etc. without limitations thereto).
- a supplement concentrate product is created, packaged, and shipped in a combined step 204 to a user for installation in a device 205 .
- Device system 100 recognizes the unique identification and conducts local controls and monitoring as discussed elsewhere through continuous use steps 206 for a designated period of time (user determined, medically determined etc.) until a desire to conduct a secondary determination step 207 is reached.
- step 207 a link with the unique identification is made via path 210 to process control 102 and the historic data is stored in data tables therewith. Additional steps in a rebalancing step 208 are conducted that would include modifying the initial supplement determination step 202 and crafting a replacement or secondary supplement via a path 209 shown also linked with process control 102 . In this matter, during a rebalancing step a new individually identifiable supplement is packaged, shipped, delivered, linked with the system and dispensed therefrom.
- dilutant supply or dilutant may be any fluid material that is not the nutraceutical concentration, thereby allowing a dilution of the concentration during a use dispensment.
- the dilutant may be any suitable fluid for human consumption, and by way of non-limiting example the dilutant may be water or another combination of components (e.g., coffee, tea, milk, pharmaceutical combinations etc., without limitation).
- nutraceutical indicates a portmanteau of the words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical”, and as used herein is a food or food product that reportedly provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease, and that this food or food product may be of any kind, but is preferably in the form of a fluid concentrate intended for combination with water prior to ingestion by an end user. None herein will limit the interpretation to requiring a pharmaceutical product. It will also be understood that nutraceutical may additionally include those compounds, vitamins, flavorings, minerals, drugs, or pharmaceutical compositions (without limit to any) that are believed to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease. With recent developments in cellular-level nutraceutical agents the proposed use will be understood as non-limiting and is to be broadly interpreted to include any complementary and alternative therapies now known or later developed.
- FIGS. 3A-C and 4 A- 4 B shown are the portable mixing system with safety controls according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention with the system in the raised or open position ( FIGS. 3A-C ) and in the lowered or closed position ( FIGS. 4A-B ).
- the system comprises a housing body 318 having a pod or container receiving portion 312 with a slip resistant bottom surface 310 .
- bottom surface 310 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container 316 in place during operation.
- the preferred pods or containers 316 for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below.
- the mixing system 300 may have safety controls 314 to alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical being used or the size or amount being used.
- Mixing system 300 further comprises movable mixing head 320 comprising back head 302 movably connected to front mixing head 304 which includes stirrer or mixer 306 .
- mixing head 320 is lowered (see FIGS. 4A-B ) such that mixer or stirrer 306 is inserted into the contents of the pod or container 316 .
- the user selects the appropriate control 314 for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing.
- front mixing head which is connected to back head 302 via movable arms 308 such that mixing arm 306 moves about within pod or container 316 .
- the mixing head 320 may also optionally partially rotate (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixing arm 306 around within container or pod 316 .
- internal (not shown) to the mixing system 300 is an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system.
- system 300 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations.
- the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit.
- system 300 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- the system comprises a housing body 418 having a pod or container receiving portion 412 with a slip resistant bottom surface 410 .
- bottom surface 410 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation.
- the preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below.
- the mixing system 400 may have power control switch 422 and safety controls 414 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used.
- safety controls 414 e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child
- a user access code, fingerprint scan, retina scan or other known type of safety control mechanisms that are difficult to bypass, including software safety control may be employed with the system, especially for the consumption of quantity-sensitive materials (i.e., Iron, etc.) to prevent accidental overdose.
- Mixing system 400 further comprises movable mixing head 420 movably connected within housing 418 and is connected on its bottom surface to stirrer or mixing arm 406 .
- mixing head 420 is lowered such that mixing arm or stirrer 406 is inserted into the contents of the pod or container.
- the user selects the appropriate control 414 for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing.
- the mixing arm 406 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixing arm 406 to aid in the mixing process.
- the mixing head 420 may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 418 (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixing arm 406 around within the container or pod.
- internal (not shown) to the mixing system 400 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system.
- a barcode reader or scanner 404 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit.
- system 400 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations.
- the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with the delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit.
- system 400 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- the system comprises a housing body 518 having a pod or container receiving portion 512 with a slip resistant bottom surface 510 .
- bottom surface 510 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation.
- the preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below.
- the mixing system 500 may have a power control switch and safety controls 514 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used.
- a power control switch and safety controls 514 e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child
- an LED or other touch based electronic screen 504 may be employed to provide all the control menus and options for the user of the system.
- Mixing system 500 further comprises mixing head 520 connected to housing 518 directly above container receiving portion 512 and is connected to stirrer or mixing arm 506 .
- mixing head 520 lowers mixing arm or stirrer 506 into the contents of the pod or container.
- the user selects the appropriate control 514 (or using other control pad 504 ) for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing.
- the mixing arm 506 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixing arm 506 to aid in the mixing process.
- the mixing head 520 may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 518 (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixing arm 506 around within the container or pod.
- internal (not shown) to the mixing system 500 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system.
- a barcode reader or scanner 508 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit.
- system 500 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations.
- the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit.
- system 500 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- the system comprises a housing body 618 having a pod or container receiving portion 612 with a slip resistant bottom surface 610 .
- bottom surface 610 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation.
- the preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below.
- the mixing system 600 may have a power control switch 622 and safety controls 614 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used.
- a power control switch 622 and safety controls 614 e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child
- safety controls 614 e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child
- an LED or other touch based electronic screen 604 may be employed to provide all the control menus and options for the user of the system.
- Mixing system 600 further comprises mixing head 620 , in this embodiment a ball-shaped head, connected to housing 618 directly above container receiving portion 612 and is connected to stirrer or mixing arm 606 .
- mixing head 620 lowers mixing arm or stirrer 606 into the contents of the pod or container.
- the user selects the appropriate control 614 (or using other control pad 604 ) for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing.
- Mixing system 600 may optionally employ a locking mechanism or child safety lock to prevent a child from accidentally selecting an adult size or speed.
- the mixing arm 606 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixing arm 606 to aid in the mixing process.
- the mixing head 620 may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 618 (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixing arm 606 around within the container or pod.
- internal (not shown) to the mixing system 600 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system.
- a barcode reader or scanner 508 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit.
- system 600 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations.
- the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit.
- system 600 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- the system comprises a housing body 718 having a pod or container receiving portion 712 with a slip resistant bottom surface 710 .
- bottom surface 710 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation.
- the preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below.
- the mixing system 700 may have a power control switches 722 and safety controls 714 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used.
- a power control switches 722 and safety controls 714 e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child
- safety controls 714 e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child
- an LED or other touch based electronic screen 704 may be employed to provide all the control menus and options for the user of the system.
- Mixing system 700 further comprises a mixing head (not seen) within the upper portion of housing 718 connected to directly above container receiving portion 712 and which is connected to or integral with stirrer or mixing arm 706 (also not seen).
- mixing head lowers mixing arm or stirrer 706 into the contents of the pod or container.
- the user selects the appropriate control 714 (or using other control pad 704 ) for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing.
- Mixing system 700 may optionally employ a locking mechanism or child safety lock to prevent a child from accidentally selecting an adult size or speed.
- the mixing arm 706 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixing arm 706 to aid in the mixing process.
- the mixing head may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 718 (e.g., approximately 45%, 60%, 75%, etc.) again to move mixing arm 706 around within the container or pod.
- internal (not shown) to the mixing system 700 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system.
- a barcode reader or scanner 708 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit.
- system 700 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations.
- the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit.
- system 700 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- FIGS. 9A-9D show is a first embodiment of a pod or container 800 for use with the mixing systems previously described, illustrating a two part pod 800 ( 802 , 804 ), a nutritional supplement part 810 and a housing part 804 for containing filtered water 814 , with a mixing paddle 806 having radially projecting blades or fans and a upwardly projecting stem 808 for interfacing with the disclosed mixing systems.
- the nutritional supplement or vitamin supplement contained within nutritional supplement part 810 for any of the embodiments disclosed herein may be in the form of powder, liquid, dissolvable capsules or tablets, microcapsules, or other known form.
- upper part 810 of pod 800 has a sealing cap 802 having a sealing membrane or protective label 816 there on.
- protective label 816 contains a 2D or 3D barcode thereon as seen in FIG. 9D for the mixing system to read, store and/or transmit information about the product being used.
- lid or cap 802 is secured onto an upper portion of housing part 804 in a tamper resistant manner such that if the seal is broken the average user would notice. Any of the known tamper resistant mechanisms for bottles or containers may be employed.
- a mixing head lowers the mixing arm or stirrer down onto the upper portion or protective label 816 of pod or container 800 .
- the mixing system will continue to move mixing arm downward until the lower end of the mixing arm connects or otherwise engages with the upper end of stem 808 of paddle 806 such that when mixing arm spins, paddle 806 will rotate at the same speed and/or frequency.
- Mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure on stem 808 until a lower tip 807 of paddle 806 punctures sealing membrane 812 which had been maintaining nutritional supplement or vitamin 810 away from water 814 .
- mixing arm may comprise a mechanism or may be configured in such a way that they become securely engaged and that when the mixing arm is removed from container 800 , it removes paddle 806 as well.
- paddle may remain with container and be disposed of along with container once all the liquid mixture is gone.
- two part pod or container 820 for use with the mixing systems in accordance with the invention.
- two part pod or container 820 comprises outer container 828 housing liquid (e.g., 3 or 4 ounces of water) and inner container or baggie 826 housing the nutritional supplement blend or vitamins 836 .
- Inner container 826 is preferably heat-sealed on its upper end to the upper end of outer container 828 .
- Outer container 828 may preferably be a blow molded polyurethane (PE) bottle or any other suitable container material for foods.
- PE blow molded polyurethane
- An injection molded PE cap 832 is preferably affixed on the outer side of upper end of outer container 828 and includes an injection molded lance 830 through its top surface such that lance 830 has a lower bladed end within baggie 826 and an upper end extending outwardly through cap 832 .
- Adjacent the outer top side of cap 832 is preferably positioned a compression spring 822 which is surrounded by a film 824 heat sealed to cap and covering spring 822 .
- Compression spring 822 is configured such that it maintains lance 830 in position until a downward force is applied during use.
- a mixing head will lower the mixing arm or stirrer down onto the upper portion directly above spring 22 pod or container 820 .
- the mixing system will continue to move its mixing arm downward until the lower end of the mixing arm connects or otherwise engages with the upper end of lance 830 .
- the mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure on upper end of lance 830 until a lower tip of lance 830 punctures the lower end of baggie 826 .
- nutritional supplement or vitamin 836 spills into water 834 and mixing arm continue to apply downward pressure on lance 830 until sufficiently submerged to a distance within water 834 to adequately and completely mix the water and nutritional supplement as described above with respect to any of the mixing systems disclosed herein.
- mixing arm rises out from within container 820 so that container 820 may be removed from the mixing system.
- mixing arm (see any of FIGS. 3 through 8 ) and/or lance 830 may comprise a mechanism or may be configured in such a way that they become securely engaged and that when the mixing arm is removed from container 820 , it removes lance 830 as well.
- lance 830 may remain with container and be disposed of along with container once all the liquid mixture is gone.
- FIGS. 11A-B shown are descriptive illustrations of phase one and phase two of a bi-pod filtration process used with the system according to one aspect of the invention.
- two part pod 840 comprises housing or container 848 for hold liquid, and stir pod 845 comprising upper shaft 842 (preferably of a hex shape or some other shape such that secure interface may be made with the lower end of a mixing arm), side portions 844 and mixing paddle 846 .
- upper shaft 842 preferably of a hex shape or some other shape such that secure interface may be made with the lower end of a mixing arm
- side portions 844 and mixing paddle 846 preferably of a hex shape or some other shape such that secure interface may be made with the lower end of a mixing arm
- side portions 844 and mixing paddle 846 preferably of a hex shape or some other shape such that secure interface may be made with the lower end of a mixing arm
- side portions 844 and mixing paddle 846 preferably of a hex shape or some other shape such that secure interface may be made with the lower end of a mixing arm
- side portions 844 and mixing paddle 846 preferably of a hex shape or some other shape such that secure interface may be made with
- FIGS. 13 through 15 Depicted in FIGS. 13 through 15 are alternative embodiments for the stir pod used in conjunction with the spin pod 840 shown in FIG. 12 .
- FIGS. 13A-B shows stir pod 850 in its closed ( FIG. 13A ) and its open ( FIG. 13B ) positions.
- the centrifugal force from rotation of stir pod 850 from engaging the mixing arm of one of the above described mixing systems generates sufficient centrifugal force to open blades 852 thereby spilling the nutritional supplement blend therefrom and into the liquid in the container below. Blades 852 are then used to mix the water and nutritional supplement.
- FIGS. 14A-C shows stir pods 854 , 860 (stir pod 860 only having two blades) in closed ( FIG.
- stir pod 864 comprises veins or inwardly opening blades 866 such that with rotation thereof water flows into the stir pod 864 and out through an opening 868 on a bottom end of stir pod 864 .
- FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of how any of the spinning pods may be packaged for proper sealing and safe handling.
- FIG. 17A-C , 18 A-C and 19 describe various embodiments for a portable and disposable two part pod mixing system in accordance with the invention.
- mixing container 900 preferably comprises a blow molded (P.P. or PET) housing 904 , which is heat sealed on its lower end 906 with a PP or foil membrane to a blow molded PP lower compressible container 910 .
- housing 904 contains liquid (i.e., approximately 3 ounces of water) while lower collapsible container 910 contains the desired nutritional supplement.
- housing 904 is removably closed with a cap, such as the cap for an ordinary water bottle or soda bottle.
- lid or cap 902 is secured onto an upper portion of housing part 904 in a tamper resistant manner such that if the seal is broken the average user would notice.
- Any of the known tamper resistant mechanisms for bottles or containers may be employed.
- a larger lid configuration of container having a large lid such as container 901 may be used.
- a foil or membrane piercing divider 914 is positioned, preferably affixed to the bottom surface thereof, a foil or membrane piercing divider 914 .
- piercing divider 914 punctures ( 912 ) foil or membrane 908 thereby allowing the nutritional supplement in lower container 910 to mix with the water in housing 904 upon continued shaking
- piercing divider 914 be configured as shown, i.e., in the shape of a pyramid, any shape divider which has a sharp enough apex would suffice.
- mixing container 920 here preferably comprises a blow molded (P.P. or PET) housing 924 , which is heat sealed on its lower end with a PP or foil membrane to a blow molded PP lower compressible container 930 .
- housing 924 contains liquid (i.e., approximately 3 ounces of water) while lower collapsible container 930 contains the desired nutritional supplement.
- housing 924 is removably closed with a tamper resistant heat sealed pull off lid 922 , such as the pull off lid for a container of yogurt.
- a foil or membrane piercing divider 934 is positioned, preferably affixed to the bottom surface thereof, a foil or membrane piercing divider 934 .
- piercing divider 934 punctures the foil or membrane thereby allowing the nutritional supplement in lower container 930 to mix with the water in housing 924 upon continued shaking
- piercing divider 934 be configured as shown, i.e., in the shape of a pyramid, any shape divider which has a sharp enough apex would suffice.
- two piercing dividers are shown, other numbers of dividers may be used with the invention.
- pod 920 comprises on its lower end an expandable lower region 926 which on its lower end is heat sealed to lower collapsible compartment 928 .
- a piercing divider much like divider 934 seen in FIG. 18B punctures the foil or membrane thereby allowing the nutritional supplement in lower container 928 to mix with the water in housing 924 upon continued shaking
- lower compartment 928 compresses or collapses while at the same time or close to the same time expanding region 926 of pod 920 expands to allow for extra space with housing 924 upon entry of the nutritional supplement.
- FIG. 19 is similar to the two compartment pods shown in FIGS. 17A-B but with the added expandable region 946 .
- pod 940 comprises on its lower end an expandable lower region 946 which on its lower end is heat sealed 938 to lower collapsible compartment 948 .
- a piercing divider much like divider 934 seen in FIG.
- lower compartment 948 compresses or collapses while at the same time or close to the same time expanding region 946 of pod 940 expands to allow for extra space within housing 944 for entry of the nutritional supplement.
- pod 940 may be held by a machine at 950 . The machine would compress lower compartment 948 , then shaking pod 940 such that expanding region 946 expands.
- means or step-plus-function clauses are intended to cover the structures described or suggested herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures.
- a nail, a screw, and a bolt may not be structural equivalents in that a nail relies on friction between a wooden part and a cylindrical surface, a screw's helical surface positively engages the wooden part, and a bolt's head and nut compress opposite sides of a wooden part, in the environment of fastening wooden parts, a nail, a screw, and a bolt may be readily understood by those skilled in the art as equivalent structures.
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Description
- This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 14/188,101, filed Feb. 24, 2014, now allowed, which is a divisional of International Application No. PCT/US2013/027982, filed Feb, 27, 2013, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/604,410, filed Feb,28, 2012, and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/666,835, filed Jun, 30, 2012, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a trainable nutraceutical beverage mixing system and method for operating the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a customizable supplement beverage system, and method for personalizing the same to a particular user and for tracking of the same. The invention also relates to multi-compartment pods or containers for use with the trainable beverage mixing system.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Industrial applications of trainable computer systems are known in the art, and typically include user-preference memorization. Also known are customized nutritional food and beverage dispensing systems, such as the one in U.S. Pat. No. 7,762,181 (Boland et al.), the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference.
- As discussed in detail in Boland '181 a highly complex ingredient processor blends, cooks and prepares in an individual dose system requiring continuous update and complex operational steps. Unfortunately, this reference processor blends, cooks and prepares in an individual dose system requiring continuous update and complex operational steps. Unfortunately, this reference fails to identify the trainable operation desired of the present invention, system and method. Also detriment to '181 is a substantially high cost requirement for a dispensing system which prohibits individual-use systems.
- Accordingly, there is a need for an improved trainable nutraceutical beverage mixing system and method of operating the same. Further, there is also a need to improve process efficiencies in tracking, identifying, dispensing and monitoring individually customizable supplement programs matched with a user's needs. There is also a need for a portable beverage mixing system including multi-component containers for use therewith.
- In response, the present invention provides a trainable nutraceutical beverage system. Provided is a customizable supplement beverage system, and method for personalizing and operating the same to a particular user and for operative tracking Proposed additionally is an operative system for receiving and individually identifying a concentrate or supplement combinations, for mixing the same prior to a use, and for dispensing the same for use, and for tracking control factors relating to the same. Also proposed is a personalized supplement program that is beverage based for user convenience.
- Also proposed are various portable mixing systems with safety controls according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention with the system. Preferably, the systems comprise a housing body having a pod or container receiving portion with a slip resistant bottom surface. Alternatively, bottom surface may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation. The preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below. Optionally, the mixing system may have safety controls to alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical being used or the size or amount being used. A user access code, fingerprint scan, retina scan or other known type of safety control mechanisms that are difficult to bypass, including software safety control, may be employed with the system, especially for the consumption of quantity-sensitive materials (i.e., Iron, etc.) to prevent accidental overdose. The mixing system further comprises a movable mixing head comprising a back head movably connected to a front mixing head which includes a stirrer or mixer.
- During operation, after the pod or container is positioned securely on the surface, the mixing head is lowered such that the mixer or stirrer is engaged with an upper component of the pod or container. The user then selects the appropriate control for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing. Optionally, the front mixing head, which is connected to the back head via one or more movable arms such that the mixing arm moves about within the pod or container. Similarly, the mixing head may also optionally partially rotate (e.g., approximately 45%, 60%, 75%, etc.) again to move the mixing arm around within container or pod. Optionally, the mixing or agitation may additionally involve varying the depth of the engagement between the mixing paddle and the beverage, varying the duration of the mixing or agitation, reversing and/or oscillating the direction of the mixing (i.e., clockwise, counterclockwise, clockwise, etc.), and/or oscillating the depth of the engagement between the mixing paddle and the beverage (i.e., up, down, up, down, etc.).
- Preferably, internal (not shown) to the mixing system is an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system. As will be understood by those of skill in the system operational arts, during any use, system may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations. Additionally, in an optional embodiment, the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with the delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally, the system may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences.
- Also proposed are various embodiments for two compartment mixing pods or containers and some of their components that may be employed with the various mixing systems discussed above. For example, a first embodiment of a pod or container for use with the mixing systems previously described, illustrates a two part pod, a nutritional supplement part and a housing part for containing filtered water, with a mixing paddle having radially projecting blades or fans and a upwardly projecting stem for interfacing with the disclosed mixing systems. Preferably, an upper part of the pod has a sealing cap having a sealing membrane or protective label there on. Optionally, a protective label may contain a 2D or 3D barcode thereon for the mixing system to read, store and/or transmit information about the product being used. Also optionally, a lid or cap is secured onto an upper portion of the housing part in a tamper resistant manner such that if the seal is broken the average user would notice.
- Preferably, the pod or portion pack is made substantially of recyclable materials. Also, the multiple parts of the pod or pack are preferably embodied as an assembly all of which are molded of the same material (e.g., polyethylene, etc.) which can be disposed of and recycled as an assembly. This is advantageous because it simplifies the waste stream through eliminating the identification and separation of unlike materials.
- During operation, once the pod or container is positioned securely into the mixing system, a mixing head will lower the mixing arm or stirrer down onto the upper portion or protective label of the pod or container. The mixing system will continue to move mixing arm downward until the lower end of the mixing arm connects or otherwise engages with the upper end of a stem of the paddle such that when the mixing arm spins, the paddle will rotate at the same speed and/or frequency. The mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure on the stem until a lower tip of the paddle punctures the sealing membrane which had been maintaining the nutritional supplement or vitamin away from the water. Once the sealing membrane is punctured the nutritional supplement or vitamin spills into the water and the mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure on the stem until the paddle is sufficiently submerged to a distance within the water to adequately and completely mix the water and nutritional supplement as described above with respect to any of the mixing systems disclosed herein. Once sufficiently mixed, the mixing arm rises out from within the container so that the container may be removed from the mixing system. Optionally, the mixing arm and/or stem may comprise a mechanism or may be configured in such a way that they become securely engaged and that when the mixing arm is removed from container, it removes the paddle as well. Optionally, the paddle may remain within the container and be disposed of along with the container once all of the liquid mixture is gone.
- The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals designate the same elements.
- A further understanding of the present invention can be obtained by reference to a preferred embodiment set forth in the illustrations of the accompanying drawings. Although the illustrated preferred embodiment is merely exemplary of methods, structures and compositions for carrying out the present invention, both the organization and method of the invention, in general, together with further objectives and advantages thereof, may be more easily understood by reference to the drawings and the following description. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of this invention, which is set forth with particularity in the claims as appended or as subsequently amended, but merely to clarify and exemplify the invention.
- For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference is now made to the following drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a descriptive illustration of one alternative embodiment of the proposed system; -
FIG. 2 is an illustrative flow chart of one alternative method according to one embodiment of the proposed invention; -
FIG. 3A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention with the system in the raised or open position; -
FIG. 3B is a top plan view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 3C is a side view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 4A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system shown inFIG. 3A with the system in the lowered or closed position; -
FIG. 4B is a side view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 4A ; -
FIG. 5A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5B is a top plan view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 5A ; -
FIG. 5C is a side view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 5A ; -
FIG. 6A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to another alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6B is a side view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 6A ; -
FIG. 7A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to another alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7B is a side view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 7A ; -
FIG. 8A is a front plan view of the portable mixing system with safety controls according to another alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8B is a side view of the mixing system shown inFIG. 8A ; -
FIG. 9A is a closed front plan view of the preferred embodiment for a two part pod with a mixing paddle therein for use with the mixing system according to the invention; -
FIG. 9B is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown inFIG. 9A further showing the mixing paddle; -
FIG. 9C is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown inFIG. 9A further showing the mixing paddle; -
FIG. 9D is a top plan view of the cap or lid for use with the two part pod shown inFIGS. 9A-C ; -
FIG. 10 is an exposed cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment for a two part pod for use with the mixing system according to the invention; -
FIG. 11A is a descriptive illustration of phase one of a bi-pod filtration process used with the system according to one aspect of the invention; -
FIG. 11B is a descriptive illustration of phase two of a bi-pod filtration process used with the system according to one aspect of the invention; -
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment for a two part spin pod for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 13A is a perspective view of a first embodiment for a stir pod spinning mechanism in the closed position for use in mixing the contents of the spin pod during operation of the mixing system; -
FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown inFIG. 13A but shown in the open position; -
FIG. 14A is a perspective view of a second embodiment for a stir pod spinning mechanism in the closed position having three blades for use in mixing the contents of the spin pod during operation of the mixing system; -
FIG. 14B is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown inFIG. 14A but shown in the open position; -
FIG. 14C is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown inFIG. 14A but shown in the open position and having only two stirring blades; -
FIG. 15A is a perspective view of a third embodiment for a stir pod spinning mechanism for use in mixing the contents of the spin pod during operation of the mixing system; -
FIG. 15B is a perspective view of the stir pod spinning mechanism shown inFIG. 15A further indicating the flow of liquid during spinning in order to mix the contents of the spin pod; -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of how the stir pods may be packaged for proper sealing and safety; -
FIG. 17A is a front plan view of yet another alternative embodiment for a two part pod for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 17B is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown inFIG. 17A further showing the membrane piercing component upon compression of the two part pod; -
FIG. 17C is a perspective view of one embodiment of the membrane piercing component for use with the invention; -
FIG. 17D is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the two part pod shown inFIGS. 17A-B ; -
FIG. 18A is a front plan view of yet another alternative embodiment for a two part pod for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 18B is an exposed cross-sectional view of the two part pod shown inFIG. 18A further showing multiple membrane piercing component upon compression of the two part pod; -
FIG. 18C is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the two part pod shown inFIGS. 18A-B ; and -
FIG. 19 is a front plan view of still another alternative embodiment for a two part pod or compartment for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention. - As required, a detailed illustrative embodiment of the present invention is disclosed herein. However, techniques, systems, compositions and operating structures in accordance with the present invention may be embodied in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, forms and modes, some of which may be quite different from those in the disclosed embodiment. Consequently, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative, yet in that regard, they are deemed to afford the best embodiment for purposes of disclosure and to provide a basis for the claims herein which define the scope of the present invention.
- Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps. The drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale. The word ‘couple’ and similar terms do not necessarily denote direct and immediate connections, but also include connections through intermediate elements or devices. For purposes of convenience and clarity only, directional (up/down, etc.) or motional (forward/back, etc.) terms may be used with respect to the drawings. These and similar directional terms should not be construed to limit the scope in any manner. It will also be understood that other embodiments may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present invention, and that the detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and that elements may be differently positioned, or otherwise noted as in the appended claims without requirements of the written description being required thereto.
- Various operations may be described as multiple discrete operations in turn, in a manner that may be helpful in understanding embodiments of the present invention; however, the order of description should not be construed to imply that these operations are order dependent.
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FIG. 1 , the proposedsystem 100 includes an operable process control system and operable data tables 102 that is in communication with a delivery andsupply system 101 for management ofsystem 100 as will be discussed. As will be understood from the exemplary illustration an optional data communication loop is provided by illustrated arrows, but this will be understood by those of skill in the art to be operable over any known telecommunication process for receipt, manipulation, and delivery of information, and for tracking physical delivery of later described items. - Within
system 100 there is provided a user-unit operable for receipt of a concentrate or supplementcontainer 1 and a supply of a dilutant (e.g., water, coffee, tea, milk, carbonated beverages, any hot or cold fluid, or any other suitable fluid) 2, with operable power input access 3 (at rear of unit) and a control system 4 containing suitable controls for achieving the goals of the proposed system (including but not limited to on/off, volume control, temp, control, mixing proportions, optional weight-stage for dispensing tracking etc.). Bothcontainer 1 anddilutant 2 may be in multi-use, continuous, or single-use sizes. - Additionally noted is a dispensing
station unit 5 for supporting a volume to receive a mixture ofdilutant 1 and concentrate 2 under mixing conditions controlled by control system 4. An individual tracking identification orbar code 6 is provided on each concentrate/supplement container 1 and there is positioned an associatedreader 7 for receiving identification/use information fromcode 6 during an installation and use ofcontainer 1. Internal (not shown) to the location unit is an internal process controller unit 8 (including suitable memory and processing units) linked with an optional externalcommunication control system 9. As will be understood by those of skill in the system operational arts, during any use,system 100 will be able to track individual uses, dispensments, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations. Additionally, in an optional embodiment, the end unit andcommunication control system 9 will be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables 102 and withdelivery supply system 101, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally,system 100 will be able to optionally re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences. - Regarding process control system and data tables 102, it will be understood that these include a comprehensive process control units to receive, track, organize, and select from informational data bases involving comprehensive user identifications, complete medical and query information and user goals, a complete selection with all parameters of dilutants and also all supplements, minerals, pharmaceuticals etc. that may be selected based upon user-parameters.
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FIG. 2 wherein an operative and optional method of the proposed system is illustrated. In afirst step 201 an initial determination is provided of user preferences and needs and includes (in each step noted hereafter) links with process and data control unit andsystem 102 containingoperative communication links 102A. Such determination step may include questionnaires (multiple) following family history, health concerns, health history, desired outcomes (weight loss, muscle gain, medical treatment support (e.g., diabetes, wound healing, cancer treatment support, etc. without limitations thereto). - Following initial questionnaire and detail information for each individualized users an initial recommended user-unique supplement determination is made in a
step 202 linked with aunique identification step 203 and via process anddata control system 102, a supplement concentrate product is created, packaged, and shipped in a combinedstep 204 to a user for installation in adevice 205.Device system 100 recognizes the unique identification and conducts local controls and monitoring as discussed elsewhere through continuous use steps 206 for a designated period of time (user determined, medically determined etc.) until a desire to conduct asecondary determination step 207 is reached. - In step 207 a link with the unique identification is made via
path 210 to processcontrol 102 and the historic data is stored in data tables therewith. Additional steps in arebalancing step 208 are conducted that would include modifying the initialsupplement determination step 202 and crafting a replacement or secondary supplement via apath 209 shown also linked withprocess control 102. In this matter, during a rebalancing step a new individually identifiable supplement is packaged, shipped, delivered, linked with the system and dispensed therefrom. - It will be recognized that this process of initial determination and later rebalancing may be repeated without limit so as to provide a continual trainable process unique to each user's needs.
- Further, it will be understood that the entire contents of the incorporated-by-reference U.S. Pat. No. 7,762,181 is available to access for enabling content upon question by one of skill in the art. Additionally, it will be understood that this application will incorporate the currently known highest skill in the communication, data management, shipping, user-identification and product-identification technologies in the art. Thus, for a non-limiting example where data is “sent” or “recorded” this will be understood to incorporate all known ways (wired, wireless, encrypted, open, random-access memory, bubble-memory, cloud-based etc.). For example, the current process control system and data tables could be cloud-based, or located on a proprietary enterprise type system with server modules. Finally, it will be understood that the full health, medical, vitamin, pharmaceutical, and nutrition data available and is used to guide supplement or concentrate and dilutant determination.
- It will be understood that the phrase dilutant supply or dilutant may be any fluid material that is not the nutraceutical concentration, thereby allowing a dilution of the concentration during a use dispensment. The dilutant may be any suitable fluid for human consumption, and by way of non-limiting example the dilutant may be water or another combination of components (e.g., coffee, tea, milk, pharmaceutical combinations etc., without limitation).
- It will be understood that the phrase nutraceutical, indicates a portmanteau of the words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical”, and as used herein is a food or food product that reportedly provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease, and that this food or food product may be of any kind, but is preferably in the form of a fluid concentrate intended for combination with water prior to ingestion by an end user. Nothing herein will limit the interpretation to requiring a pharmaceutical product. It will also be understood that nutraceutical may additionally include those compounds, vitamins, flavorings, minerals, drugs, or pharmaceutical compositions (without limit to any) that are believed to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease. With recent developments in cellular-level nutraceutical agents the proposed use will be understood as non-limiting and is to be broadly interpreted to include any complementary and alternative therapies now known or later developed.
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FIGS. 3A-C and 4A-4B, shown are the portable mixing system with safety controls according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention with the system in the raised or open position (FIGS. 3A-C ) and in the lowered or closed position (FIGS. 4A-B ). Preferably, the system comprises ahousing body 318 having a pod orcontainer receiving portion 312 with a slip resistantbottom surface 310. Alternatively,bottom surface 310 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod orcontainer 316 in place during operation. The preferred pods orcontainers 316 for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below. Optionally, themixing system 300 may havesafety controls 314 to alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical being used or the size or amount being used. Mixingsystem 300 further comprisesmovable mixing head 320 comprising backhead 302 movably connected tofront mixing head 304 which includes stirrer ormixer 306. - During operation, after pod or
container 316 is positioned securely onsurface 310, mixinghead 320 is lowered (seeFIGS. 4A-B ) such that mixer orstirrer 306 is inserted into the contents of the pod orcontainer 316. The user then selects theappropriate control 314 for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing. Optionally, front mixing head, which is connected to backhead 302 viamovable arms 308 such that mixingarm 306 moves about within pod orcontainer 316. Similarly, the mixinghead 320 may also optionally partially rotate (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixingarm 306 around within container orpod 316. - Preferably, internal (not shown) to the
mixing system 300 is an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system. As will be understood by those of skill in the system operational arts, during any use,system 300 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations. Additionally, in an optional embodiment, the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally,system 300 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences. - Referring next to
FIGS. 5A-C , shown is the portable mixing system with safety controls according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, the system comprises ahousing body 418 having a pod orcontainer receiving portion 412 with a slip resistantbottom surface 410. Alternatively,bottom surface 410 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation. The preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below. Optionally, themixing system 400 may havepower control switch 422 and safety controls 414 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used. Optionally, a user access code, fingerprint scan, retina scan or other known type of safety control mechanisms that are difficult to bypass, including software safety control, may be employed with the system, especially for the consumption of quantity-sensitive materials (i.e., Iron, etc.) to prevent accidental overdose. Mixingsystem 400 further comprisesmovable mixing head 420 movably connected withinhousing 418 and is connected on its bottom surface to stirrer or mixingarm 406. - During operation, after a pod or container is positioned securely on
surface 410, mixinghead 420 is lowered such that mixing arm orstirrer 406 is inserted into the contents of the pod or container. The user then selects theappropriate control 414 for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing. As will be discussed further below, the mixingarm 406 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixingarm 406 to aid in the mixing process. Optionally, the mixinghead 420 may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 418 (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixingarm 406 around within the container or pod. - As discussed above, internal (not shown) to the
mixing system 400 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system. In addition, a barcode reader orscanner 404 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit. As will be understood by those of skill in the system operational arts, during any use,system 400 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations. Additionally, in an optional embodiment, the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with the delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally,system 400 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences. - Turning next to
FIGS. 6A-B , shown is theportable mixing system 500 with safety controls according to yet another alternate embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, the system comprises ahousing body 518 having a pod orcontainer receiving portion 512 with a slip resistantbottom surface 510. Alternatively,bottom surface 510 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation. The preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below. Optionally, themixing system 500 may have a power control switch and safety controls 514 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used. Alternatively, an LED or other touch basedelectronic screen 504 may be employed to provide all the control menus and options for the user of the system. Mixingsystem 500 further comprises mixinghead 520 connected tohousing 518 directly abovecontainer receiving portion 512 and is connected to stirrer or mixingarm 506. - During operation, after a pod or container is positioned securely on
surface 510, mixinghead 520 lowers mixing arm orstirrer 506 into the contents of the pod or container. The user then selects the appropriate control 514 (or using other control pad 504) for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing. As will be discussed further below, the mixingarm 506 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixingarm 506 to aid in the mixing process. Optionally, the mixinghead 520 may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 518 (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixingarm 506 around within the container or pod. - As discussed above with the other embodiments, internal (not shown) to the
mixing system 500 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system. In addition, a barcode reader orscanner 508 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit. As will be understood by those of skill in the system operational arts, during any use,system 500 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations. Additionally, in an optional embodiment, the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally,system 500 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences. - Turning next to
FIGS. 7A-B , shown is theportable mixing system 600 with safety controls according to still yet another alternate embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, the system comprises ahousing body 618 having a pod orcontainer receiving portion 612 with a slip resistantbottom surface 610. Alternatively,bottom surface 610 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation. The preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below. Optionally, themixing system 600 may have apower control switch 622 and safety controls 614 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used. Alternatively, an LED or other touch basedelectronic screen 604 may be employed to provide all the control menus and options for the user of the system. Mixingsystem 600 further comprises mixinghead 620, in this embodiment a ball-shaped head, connected tohousing 618 directly abovecontainer receiving portion 612 and is connected to stirrer or mixingarm 606. - Again, during operation, after a pod or container is positioned securely on
surface 610, mixinghead 620 lowers mixing arm orstirrer 606 into the contents of the pod or container. The user then selects the appropriate control 614 (or using other control pad 604) for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing. Mixingsystem 600 may optionally employ a locking mechanism or child safety lock to prevent a child from accidentally selecting an adult size or speed. As will be discussed further below, the mixingarm 606 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixingarm 606 to aid in the mixing process. Optionally, the mixinghead 620 may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 618 (e.g., approximately 45% or 60%) again to move mixingarm 606 around within the container or pod. - As discussed above with the other embodiments, internal (not shown) to the
mixing system 600 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system. In addition, a barcode reader orscanner 508 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit. As will be understood by those of skill in the system operational arts, during any use,system 600 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations. Additionally, in an optional embodiment, the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally,system 600 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences. - Referring now to
FIGS. 8A-B , shown is theportable mixing system 700 with safety controls according to still another alternate embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, the system comprises ahousing body 718 having a pod orcontainer receiving portion 712 with a slip resistantbottom surface 710. Alternatively,bottom surface 710 may be a type of key-in surface to lock or otherwise secure the pod or container in place during operation. The preferred pods or containers for use with the invention will be discussed in greater detail below. Optionally, themixing system 700 may have a power control switches 722 and safety controls 714 (e.g., one for mom, one for dad, and one for child) to identify for or alert the user to a particular speed or frequency of the mixing based upon the type of nutraceutical or other health product being used or the size or amount being used. Alternatively, an LED or other touch basedelectronic screen 704 may be employed to provide all the control menus and options for the user of the system. Mixingsystem 700 further comprises a mixing head (not seen) within the upper portion ofhousing 718 connected to directly abovecontainer receiving portion 712 and which is connected to or integral with stirrer or mixing arm 706 (also not seen). - During operation, after a pod or container is positioned securely on
surface 710, mixing head lowers mixing arm orstirrer 706 into the contents of the pod or container. The user then selects the appropriate control 714 (or using other control pad 704) for the desired frequency or speed of the mixing. Mixingsystem 700 may optionally employ a locking mechanism or child safety lock to prevent a child from accidentally selecting an adult size or speed. As will be discussed further below, the mixingarm 706 may optionally have fans or blades which extend radially from mixingarm 706 to aid in the mixing process. Optionally, the mixing head may also move up and down as well as partially rotate within housing 718 (e.g., approximately 45%, 60%, 75%, etc.) again to move mixingarm 706 around within the container or pod. - As discussed above with the other embodiments, internal (not shown) to the
mixing system 700 is preferably an internal process controller unit (including suitable memory and processing units) optionally linked with an external communication control system. In addition, a barcode reader orscanner 708 may be included to read and transmit information from the product being used to the internal process controller unit. As will be understood by those of skill in the system operational arts, during any use,system 700 may be able to track individual uses, dispensements, particular mixing proportions, total supplement delivery and other operations. Additionally, in an optional embodiment, the communication control system may be able to communicate externally to process control system and data tables and with delivery supply system, thereby permitting comprehensive benefit, use, and adaptation tracking for a user's health benefit. Additionally,system 700 may be able to re-order, and operate commercial transactions on behalf of a user based upon designated user preferences. - Turning our attention now to
FIGS. 9 through 19 , shown are various embodiment for pods or containers and some of their components that may be employed with the various mixing systems discussed above with respect toFIGS. 3 through 8 . Referring first toFIGS. 9A-9D , show is a first embodiment of a pod orcontainer 800 for use with the mixing systems previously described, illustrating a two part pod 800 (802, 804), anutritional supplement part 810 and ahousing part 804 for containing filteredwater 814, with a mixingpaddle 806 having radially projecting blades or fans and a upwardly projectingstem 808 for interfacing with the disclosed mixing systems. The nutritional supplement or vitamin supplement contained withinnutritional supplement part 810 for any of the embodiments disclosed herein may be in the form of powder, liquid, dissolvable capsules or tablets, microcapsules, or other known form. - Preferably,
upper part 810 ofpod 800 has a sealingcap 802 having a sealing membrane orprotective label 816 there on. Optionally,protective label 816 contains a 2D or 3D barcode thereon as seen inFIG. 9D for the mixing system to read, store and/or transmit information about the product being used. Also optionally, lid orcap 802 is secured onto an upper portion ofhousing part 804 in a tamper resistant manner such that if the seal is broken the average user would notice. Any of the known tamper resistant mechanisms for bottles or containers may be employed. - During operation, once pod or
container 800 is positioned securely into the mixing system, a mixing head lowers the mixing arm or stirrer down onto the upper portion orprotective label 816 of pod orcontainer 800. The mixing system will continue to move mixing arm downward until the lower end of the mixing arm connects or otherwise engages with the upper end ofstem 808 ofpaddle 806 such that when mixing arm spins, paddle 806 will rotate at the same speed and/or frequency. Mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure onstem 808 until alower tip 807 ofpaddle 806punctures sealing membrane 812 which had been maintaining nutritional supplement orvitamin 810 away fromwater 814. Once sealingmembrane 812 is punctured nutritional supplement orvitamin 810 spills intowater 814 and mixing arm continue to apply downward pressure onstem 808 untilpaddle 806 is sufficiently submerged to a distance withinwater 814 to adequately and completely mix the water and nutritional supplement as described above with respect to any of the mixing systems disclosed herein. Once sufficiently mixed, the mixing arm rises out from withincontainer 800 so thatcontainer 800 may be removed from the mixing system. Optionally, mixing arm (see any ofFIGS. 3 through 8 ) and/or stem 808 may comprise a mechanism or may be configured in such a way that they become securely engaged and that when the mixing arm is removed fromcontainer 800, it removespaddle 806 as well. Optionally, paddle may remain with container and be disposed of along with container once all the liquid mixture is gone. - Turning next to
FIG. 10 , shown is an exposed cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment for a two part pod orcontainer 820 for use with the mixing systems in accordance with the invention. In this embodiment, two part pod orcontainer 820 comprisesouter container 828 housing liquid (e.g., 3 or 4 ounces of water) and inner container orbaggie 826 housing the nutritional supplement blend orvitamins 836.Inner container 826 is preferably heat-sealed on its upper end to the upper end ofouter container 828.Outer container 828 may preferably be a blow molded polyurethane (PE) bottle or any other suitable container material for foods. An injection moldedPE cap 832 is preferably affixed on the outer side of upper end ofouter container 828 and includes an injection moldedlance 830 through its top surface such thatlance 830 has a lower bladed end withinbaggie 826 and an upper end extending outwardly throughcap 832. Adjacent the outer top side ofcap 832 is preferably positioned acompression spring 822 which is surrounded by afilm 824 heat sealed to cap and coveringspring 822.Compression spring 822 is configured such that it maintainslance 830 in position until a downward force is applied during use. - As previously discussed, during operation, once pod or
container 820 is positioned securely into the mixing system, a mixing head will lower the mixing arm or stirrer down onto the upper portion directly above spring 22 pod orcontainer 820. The mixing system will continue to move its mixing arm downward until the lower end of the mixing arm connects or otherwise engages with the upper end oflance 830. The mixing arm continues to apply downward pressure on upper end oflance 830 until a lower tip oflance 830 punctures the lower end ofbaggie 826. Once broken, nutritional supplement orvitamin 836 spills intowater 834 and mixing arm continue to apply downward pressure onlance 830 until sufficiently submerged to a distance withinwater 834 to adequately and completely mix the water and nutritional supplement as described above with respect to any of the mixing systems disclosed herein. Once sufficiently mixed, the mixing arm rises out from withincontainer 820 so thatcontainer 820 may be removed from the mixing system. Optionally, mixing arm (see any ofFIGS. 3 through 8 ) and/orlance 830 may comprise a mechanism or may be configured in such a way that they become securely engaged and that when the mixing arm is removed fromcontainer 820, it removeslance 830 as well. Optionally,lance 830 may remain with container and be disposed of along with container once all the liquid mixture is gone. - Referring next to
FIGS. 11A-B , shown are descriptive illustrations of phase one and phase two of a bi-pod filtration process used with the system according to one aspect of the invention. - Looking now at
FIG. 12 , shown is an exploded perspective view of another alternative embodiment for a two part spin pod for use with the mixing system in accordance with the invention. As shown, twopart pod 840 comprises housing orcontainer 848 for hold liquid, and stirpod 845 comprising upper shaft 842 (preferably of a hex shape or some other shape such that secure interface may be made with the lower end of a mixing arm),side portions 844 and mixingpaddle 846. During operation, once pod orcontainer 840 is positioned securely into the mixing system, a mixing head will lower the mixing arm or stirrer down onto the upper portion directly above and engagesupper shaft 842 without applying too much pressure. The mixing system will then begin rotation of the mixing arm thereby rotatingstir pod 845. - Depicted in
FIGS. 13 through 15 are alternative embodiments for the stir pod used in conjunction with thespin pod 840 shown inFIG. 12 . For example,FIGS. 13A-B shows stirpod 850 in its closed (FIG. 13A ) and its open (FIG. 13B ) positions. During use, the centrifugal force from rotation ofstir pod 850 from engaging the mixing arm of one of the above described mixing systems generates sufficient centrifugal force to openblades 852 thereby spilling the nutritional supplement blend therefrom and into the liquid in the container below.Blades 852 are then used to mix the water and nutritional supplement. Similarly,FIGS. 14A-C shows stirpods 854, 860 (stirpod 860 only having two blades) in closed (FIG. 14A ) and open (FIG. 14B-C ) positions. During use, pressure applied totabs 856 during rotation ofstir pods open blades Blades FIGS. 15A-B shown is another alternate embodiment for a stir pod for use with the invention. That is,stir pod 864 comprises veins or inwardly openingblades 866 such that with rotation thereof water flows into thestir pod 864 and out through anopening 868 on a bottom end ofstir pod 864. During use, the centrifugal force from rotation of stir pod 884 from engaging the mixing arm of one of the above described mixing systems generates sufficient force to openblades 866 inwardly or allow water to break through a seal of some kind to mix with the nutritional supplement withinstir pod 864 and flow out through its bottom thereby spilling the combined water-nutritional supplement blend from thestir pod 864. Briefly,FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of how any of the spinning pods may be packaged for proper sealing and safe handling. - As an alternative embodiment to the portable electronic mixing systems disclosed above, shown in
FIG. 17A-C , 18A-C and 19 describe various embodiments for a portable and disposable two part pod mixing system in accordance with the invention. - Referring first to
FIGS. 17A-D , shown is a first embodiment of a pod or container 900. As illustrated, mixing container 900 preferably comprises a blow molded (P.P. or PET)housing 904, which is heat sealed on itslower end 906 with a PP or foil membrane to a blow molded PP lowercompressible container 910. Preferably,housing 904 contains liquid (i.e., approximately 3 ounces of water) while lowercollapsible container 910 contains the desired nutritional supplement. On its upper end,housing 904 is removably closed with a cap, such as the cap for an ordinary water bottle or soda bottle. Also optionally, lid orcap 902 is secured onto an upper portion ofhousing part 904 in a tamper resistant manner such that if the seal is broken the average user would notice. Any of the known tamper resistant mechanisms for bottles or containers may be employed. Of course, a larger lid configuration of container having a large lid such ascontainer 901 may be used. - Also, within lower
collapsible container 910 is positioned, preferably affixed to the bottom surface thereof, a foil ormembrane piercing divider 914. Upon shaking or vigorous up and down motion of the container 900, piercingdivider 914 punctures (912) foil ormembrane 908 thereby allowing the nutritional supplement inlower container 910 to mix with the water inhousing 904 upon continued shaking Accordingly, while it is preferred that piercingdivider 914 be configured as shown, i.e., in the shape of a pyramid, any shape divider which has a sharp enough apex would suffice. - Turning to
FIGS. 18A-B , shown is a second embodiment of a two compartment mixing pod orcontainer 920. As illustrated, mixingcontainer 920 here preferably comprises a blow molded (P.P. or PET)housing 924, which is heat sealed on its lower end with a PP or foil membrane to a blow molded PP lowercompressible container 930. Preferably,housing 924 contains liquid (i.e., approximately 3 ounces of water) while lowercollapsible container 930 contains the desired nutritional supplement. On its upper end,housing 924 is removably closed with a tamper resistant heat sealed pull offlid 922, such as the pull off lid for a container of yogurt. - Also, within lower
collapsible container 930 is positioned, preferably affixed to the bottom surface thereof, a foil ormembrane piercing divider 934. Upon shaking or vigorous up and down motion of thecontainer 920, piercingdivider 934 punctures the foil or membrane thereby allowing the nutritional supplement inlower container 930 to mix with the water inhousing 924 upon continued shaking Accordingly, while it is preferred that piercingdivider 934 be configured as shown, i.e., in the shape of a pyramid, any shape divider which has a sharp enough apex would suffice. Moreover, while two piercing dividers are shown, other numbers of dividers may be used with the invention. - As seen in
FIG. 18C , yet another alternate embodiment of the two part mixing pod is shown. Here,pod 920 comprises on its lower end an expandablelower region 926 which on its lower end is heat sealed to lowercollapsible compartment 928. In this embodiment, upon shaking or vigorous up and down motion of thecontainer 920, a piercing divider, much likedivider 934 seen inFIG. 18B punctures the foil or membrane thereby allowing the nutritional supplement inlower container 928 to mix with the water inhousing 924 upon continued shaking Preferably, upon puncture of the membrane,lower compartment 928 compresses or collapses while at the same time or close to the sametime expanding region 926 ofpod 920 expands to allow for extra space withhousing 924 upon entry of the nutritional supplement. - Similar to the embodiment just described with respect to
FIG. 18C , yet another alternate embodiment of the two part mixing pod is shown inFIG. 19 , which is similar to the two compartment pods shown inFIGS. 17A-B but with the addedexpandable region 946. Here,pod 940 comprises on its lower end an expandablelower region 946 which on its lower end is heat sealed 938 to lowercollapsible compartment 948. In this embodiment, upon shaking or vigorous up and down motion of thecontainer 940, a piercing divider, much likedivider 934 seen inFIG. 18B , punctures the foil or membrane thereby allowing the nutritional supplement inlower container 948 to mix with the water inhousing 944 upon continued shaking Preferably, upon puncture of the membrane,lower compartment 948 compresses or collapses while at the same time or close to the sametime expanding region 946 ofpod 940 expands to allow for extra space withinhousing 944 for entry of the nutritional supplement. Alternatively,pod 940 may be held by a machine at 950. The machine would compresslower compartment 948, then shakingpod 940 such that expandingregion 946 expands. - In the claims, means or step-plus-function clauses are intended to cover the structures described or suggested herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Thus, for example, although a nail, a screw, and a bolt may not be structural equivalents in that a nail relies on friction between a wooden part and a cylindrical surface, a screw's helical surface positively engages the wooden part, and a bolt's head and nut compress opposite sides of a wooden part, in the environment of fastening wooden parts, a nail, a screw, and a bolt may be readily understood by those skilled in the art as equivalent structures.
- Having described at least one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various modifications and variations can be made in the presently disclosed system without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure cover modifications and variations of this disclosure provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. The scope of the invention, therefore, shall be defined solely by the following claims. It should be appreciated that the present invention is capable of being embodied in other forms without departing from its essential characteristics.
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