WO2021146533A1

WO2021146533A1 - Improved method for cannabinoid delivery into beverages

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Publication number: WO2021146533A1
Application number: PCT/US2021/013597
Authority: WO
Inventors: Rory Chesley Patrick MILLIKIN
Original assignee: Drive Foods Corp.
Priority date: 2020-01-15
Filing date: 2021-01-15
Publication date: 2021-07-22

Abstract

In hot beverage cannabis related products, such as single use coffee systems as well as other coffee systems, the cannabinoids are not being infused into the beverages, such as coffee, during the brewing process. To solve this problem, a cannabinoid delivery system is provided. The cannabinoid delivery system includes various systems and methods of positioning cannabinoids and/or cannabis plant matter in locations and forms such that the cannabinoids are properly infused into the beverages.

Description

IMPROVED METHOD FOR CAN NABiN OID DELIVERY INTO BEVERAGES

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention generally relates to cannabis, and more particular an improved system and method tor carmabinoid delivery into beverages, such as coffee and tea.

2, Description of Related Art

[0002] Cannabis as a health supplement has been practiced for over 1,000 years. Traditionally cannabis is heated to release cannabinoids, primary tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). It is well known that cannabinoids offer many benefits to users, and there are a variety of methods to make cannabinoids available to the user. Recently, there has been a trend to enrich cannabinoids into beverages, such as coffee and tea. Consequently, the present invention provides an improved system and method for carmabinoid delivery into beverages.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The following presents a simplified summary' of some embodiments of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of the in vention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0004] In one aspect of the invention, a single use carmabinoid delivery' system is provided, comprising a hollow housing configured to hold a filter comprising cannabis plant matter particles and ground coffee or tea, wherein the filter has a filter size, and the cannabis plant mater particles are smaller than the filter size.

[0005] In another aspect of the invention, a single use cannabinoid delivery system is provided, comprising a hollow housing having an integrated filter, the hollow housing comprising cannabis plant mater particles and ground coffee or tea, wherein the integrated filter has a filter size, and the cannabis plant matter particles are smaller than the filter size.

[0006] In yet another aspect of the invention, a single use cannabinoid delivery system is provided, comprising a hollow housing comprising cannabis plant matter particles and a filter comprising ground coffee or tea, wherein the filter has a filter size, and the cannabis plant matter particles are smaller than the filter size. 00071 The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the more pertinent and important features of the present disclosure so that the detailed description of the in vention that follows may be better understood and so that the present contribution to the art can he snore fully appreciated.

Additional features of the invention will he described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the invention it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and the disclosed specific methods and structures may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should he realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent when the following detailed description is read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0009] FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a single use coffee filter with the presen t invention according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] FIG. 2 is a sectional front view of a cannabmoid delivery system in a single use coffee containment system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 3 is a perspecti ve view of a cannabinoid delivery system according to an embodiment of the present in vention;

[0012] FIG. 4 is a side view of a coffee machine and coffee pot having a cannabinoid delivery system installed in a compartment positioned in the lid of the coffee pot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] FIG. 5 is a top view of the lid of the coffee pot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 6 is a top view of an espresso coffee portafilter having a cannabinoid delivery system installed within the basket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a single use coffee filter with the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention ;

[0016] FIGS. 8A-B illustrate the single use coffee filter with the present invention in use according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 9A is a side view of a coffee machine and coffee pot having a cannabinoid deliver}- system installed in a coffee filter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] FIG. 9B is a side view of a coffee machine and coffee pot hav ing a cannabinoid delivery system installed under the coffee filter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] FIGS. lOA-D are sectional views of alternate cannabinoid delivery system illustrating various divider element configurations according embodiments of the present invention; and.

[0020] FIGS. 11A-D are sectional views of various cannabinoid deliver} system having integrated filters.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0021] The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventors of carrying out their invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art, since the general principles of the present invention have been defined herein to specifically provide an improved system and method for cannabinoid delivery into beverages.

[0022] For the purpose of this disclosure, the word “a” is defined to mean “at least one/’ The word “cannabis” is defined to mean “any species of the cannabis genus of plants including cannabis sativa, cannabis mdica, cannabis ruderalis, and hemp.” The word “cannabis plant matter” is defined to mean “any portion, in past or whole, cannabinoid, terpene, phytonutrient, chemical, or other compound, either natural, artificial, or synthetic, derived or extracted from a cannabis plant or cannabis plant DNA.” The word “beverage mix” is defined to mean “any ground or powdered beverage flavor, substance, etc. configured to be mixed into water to create a flavored beverage.” The terminology includes the words above specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import. The word “particle” is defined to mean “any portion of matter, liquid, solid, or gas having volume, density, or mass.” The word “hollow' housing” is defined to mean “any housing, rigid or flexible, of any material configured to hold a substance either permanently or temporarily, such as a container or filter.”

[0023] RECOGNITION OF A PROBLEM

[0024] As well documented, cannabis plant matter is desirable for the cannabinoids that the plant matter contains. The cannabinoids include CBD, THC, as well as other desirable cannabinoids. As companies attempt to offer various means to intake these desirable cannabinoids, one method is through coffee products.

[0025] There are many coffee cannabinoid containing products on the market today, and these products claim to have from 5 mg of CBD to 65mg CBD prior to the brewing process. Testing w'as performed on 10 of these products to determine the cannabinoid levels infused into the beverage after brewing. Testing protocols were established and applied to each test. The testing was performed with standard coffee machines found in the marketplace using standard coffee filters or single use coffee systems for each test, as indicated by each product’s directions. For each test, 8oz of water was used. After brewing, 10ml of the brewed coffee from each test was extracted, secured in a vial, then coded and sent for testing at a leading cannabinoid testing facility, Cannalysis Labs in California. The results were conclusive, minimal CBD in the brewed beverage was detected. Since CBD has no intoxicating effects associated with its intake, the consumers of these products are likely unaware that the cannabinoids, in this case CBD, are not reaching the brewed product or at a significantly reduced level. Similarly, if TCH is the cannabinoid, a lower dosage than indicated is likely being consumed.

[0026] SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

[0027] The applicants have concluded that the cannabinoids are not able to penetrate the standard coffee filters or the filters present in the single use coffee systems. Alternatively, the cannabinoids are not being infused into the beverage during the brewing process. Thus, the following disclosure describes various embodiments to solve this problem.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a single use coffee containment system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to FIG. 1, the single use coffee containment system comprises a hollow housing 102 configured to hold a coffee filter bag 104 containing ground coffee or tea (not shown) as well known in the art. it should be understood, that whole coffee and or tea may also be provided. The term “filter bag” may refer to a filter bag in the traditional sense or any filter structure configured to retain a brewed substance, such as ground coffee or tea. For instance, in some embodiments, the filter is part of the hollow' housing, or integrated into the hollow housing. These variations will be discussed in greater detail below, in other embodiments, any brewed beverage substance, or drink mix, such as hot chocolate, or other powdered drink mixes may replace or be in addition to the ground coffee or tea.

[0029] In one embodiment, a predetermined amount of ground cannabis plant matter 206 at a predetermined size is added to the coffee filter bag 104. The coffee filter bag is constructed of a filter material, such as a mesh, screen, permeable paper, fiber, non-woven fabric, or compostable plastic at a predetermined filter size. The predetermined size of the coffee filter bag is smaller than the particle size of the ground coffee, such that the ground coffee is retained in the coffee filter bag during the brewing process. In one embodiment, the predetermined size of the cannabis plant matter is smaller than the predetermined size of the coffee filter bag, such that the ground cannabis plant matter passes through the coffee filter bag. The term ‘"filter size” is defined as the diameter(s) of the openings of the filter.

[0030] During use, the housing of the single use coffee containment system is pierced in both the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing while hot pressurized water passes through the single use coffee containment system into a cup, herein “beverage,” positioned below the single use coffee system (not shown) as well known in the art. Thus, after brewing, the beverage would contain a coffee and cannabis plant matter (cannabinoid) combination.

[0031] Typically, coffee or tea filters are made up of filaments approximately 20 micrometers wide enabling particles to pass through that are less than approximately 15 to 20 micrometers, preferably 10 to 15 micrometers or less. Thus, in one embodiment, the predetermined size of the cannabis plant matter is less than 10 micrometers. It should be understood, that the coffee or tea filter filaments, or filter size openings may be adjusted (larger or smaller), and likewise, the size of the cannabis plant matter may be adjusted (larger or smaller), such that the cannabis plant mater is smaller than the filter size openings. Further, the coffee or tea provided in the filter may be any size irrespective of the filter size openings. Further, it should be understood, that only a portion of the cannabis plant matter particles of the present invention need to be smaller than the filter size openings.

[0032] In some embodiments, the hollow housing of the system is the filter, such that an additional filter (or filter bag) is not required. This may be referred to the hollow housing having an integrated fiter, in this embodiment, the system may be single-use or reusable, wherein the material selection may vary depending on its usage as well known in the art. In alternative embodiments, other styles of in tegrated filters may be provided, which will be discussed in further detail below'.

[0033] FIG. 2 is a sectional front view of a eannabinoid delivery' system 200 in a single use coffee containment system, while FIG. 3 is a perspective view' of the eannabinoid deliver}' system 200. Referring now to FIGS. 2-3, an additional solution to the aforementioned problem is provided. In this embodiment, a eannabinoid delivery system 200 is positioned below the coffee fiter bag 104 in the hollow housing 102 of the single use coffee containment system 100. In one embodiment, the eannabinoid delivery' system 200 comprises a porous containment element 202 containing a filter pod 204 having a predetermined amount of cannabis plant matter 206 wherein the predetermined amount of cannabis plant matter contains a specific dosage of cannabmoids. The predetermined amount cannabis plant matter may he provided in several forms, which will be discussed below. The porous containment element acts as a protective containment element. In one embodiment, the porous containment element is cylindrical!}' shaped, comprised of a hard food grade material, in other embodiments, the porous containment element is comprised of compostable materials, in one embodiment, the porous containment element comprises pores larger than the openings, filaments, or filter elements of the filter pod.

[0034] In one embodiment, the predetermined amount of cannabis plant matter is ground cannabis plant matter comprised of nanoparticles. The method to reduce the cannabis plant matter to nano size is detailed in Applicant’s parent application Serial Number 16/388,821. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles are less than or equal to 120 nanometers. In another embodiment, the nanoparticles are less than 1,000 nanometers, in some embodiments, the nanoparticles are compacted to retain groups of particles larger than the predetermined size of the individual particles. In some embodiments, the nanoparticles are compacted into a dissolvable tablet, wherein the tablet is configured to dissolve into smaller portions when in contact with the hot water of the coffee machine.

[0035] In one embodiment, the predetermined amount of cannabis plant matter is comprised in a sublingual strip, wherein the sublingual strip dissolves when the hot pressurized water passes through the filter pod, enabling the cannabinoid containing cannabis plant matter to be mixed m the beverage. In some embodiments, extracted cannabinoids are used, including but not limited to cannabinoids in MCT oil, or other lipids. In some embodiments, the cannabis plant matter is cannabinoid isolates. In another embodiment, the cannabis plant matter are encapsulated nanoparticles configured to he water soluble, as taught in Applicant’s co-pending application Serial Number 16/439,706 hereby incorporated by reference. In some embodiments, wherein the cannabis plant matter is water soluble, the cannabis plant matter may be initially larger than the filter size, then smaller than the filter size when in contact with tire hot pressurized water of the coffee machine. In addition to water soluble, the cannabis plant matter may be water dispersible, wherein the cannabis plant matter is configured to disperse throughout the beverage/hot water during use. Dispersible may include breaking down into smaller particles as well known in the art. [0036] It should be understood, that the form of the cannabis plant material depends on the filter or cannabis delivery system selected. In one embodiment, the filter pod is a mesh, screen, or paper barrier comprising filter material having a size larger than the individual particle size of the cannabis plant matter. In this embodiment, the compacted particles prevent die individual particles from exiting the filter pod prior to the brewing process in another embodiment, the filter pod is made from a dissolvable material, such that the hot pressurized water dissolves the filter pod enabling the contained cannabis plant matter to he mixed with the beverage during the brewing process.

[0037] Best seen in FIGS. 8A-B. during use, the housing of the single use coffee containment system is pierced in both the top surface 802 and the bottom surface 804 of the housing while hot pressurized water enters the housing 806, through the coffee filter bag, then through the single use coffee containment system, then finally the hot pressurized water exits 808 of the bottom of the housing, wherein the hot pressuri zed water contains extracted coffee and the cannabis plant matter 206. The combination is collected in a beverage for consumption as well known in the art, enabling the user to intake the benefits of the cannabinoids.

[0038] FIG. 4 is a side view of a coffee machine 300 and coffee pot 302 having a cannahinoid delivery system installed in a compartment positioned in the lid of the coffee pot. FIG. 5 is a top view of the lid 304 of the coffee pot. Referring no to FIGS. 4-5, the embodiment disclosed is an alternative to single use coffee systems. In this embodiment, the user simply opens the dedicated compartment 306 in the lid 304 of the coffee pot 302, places the cannahinoid delivery system 200 into the compartment, closes the lid, and finally starts the brewing process. The cannabis delivery system may include arrangements and variations to each component as previously discussed. In addition to the previously discussed embodiments, in another embodiment, the user is instructed to shake the cannahinoid delivery system, breaking up the compacted nanopartides prior to placing the cannabis deliver}_' system into the compartment. During the brewing process, hot water is directed from the coffee machine, extracting coffee flavor from the ground coffee placed in the coffee machine as well known in the art. This hot water passes through the compartment, wherein the cannabis plant matter is then mixed with the beverage. In one embodiment, coffee machine 300 is a drip coffee machine. [0039] FIG. 6 is a top view of an espresso coffee portafiiter 400 having filter pod 204 installed within the basket 402 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring no w to FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the cannabis deliver}’ system includes the filter pod 204 containing cannabis plant matter 206. in some embodiments, the porous containment element is not provided. In other embodiments, the porous containment element may be provided. Although, the porous containment element is thin and small, due to the limited space in the basket 402, ideally, just the filter pod is inserted during use. In one embodiment, the porous containment element is approximately 1.25 inches in diameter and 0.1 inches thick. During use, a user loads a cannabis delivery system into the basket 402 of the espresso coffee portafiiter 400 along with finely ground coffee as well known in the art. Then the user connects the espresso coffee portafiiter and operates the espresso machine (not show’ll) as normal . During the brewing process, the hot pressurized water extracts the coffee into the beverage and the cannabis plant matter is mixed into the coffee beverage. The cannabis plant matter may be in any form as previously discussed. In some embodiments, no filter pod is provided and the cannabis plant matter is loose within the espresso coffee portafiiter 400.

[0040] Referring now to FIG. 7, in some embodiments, the cannabis plant matter may be added to the bottom portion of the hollow housing of the single use coffee containment system, i.e. outside the filter 104. Advantageously, special preparation of the cannabis plant matter is not required, providing an easy solution to the problem. In this embodiment, the cannabis plant mater may be in any form as previously discussed. As sediment is undesirable in beverages, the encapsulated nanoparticles, water soluble cannabinoid forms, or small cannabis plant matter particles, and the like are some of the preferred forms of the cannabis plant mater in this embodiment; however, any form of cannabis plant matter may he selected, including cannab s plant matter that is initially larger than the filter size. In other embodiments, the cannabis plant matter may include, but not limited to liposomes, micelles, nanoemulsions, microemuisions, or the like. In this embodiments, at least 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% or greater than 60%, 70%, 80% of cannabis plant matter particles escaping the confines of the hollow housing.

[0041] A particular advantage of the cannabis delivery_’ system is that it provides premeasured dosages of various eannabinoids that offer a means to track usage and accountability. In one embodiment, each cannabis deliver_}'- system is vacuum sealed and packaged individually, to prevent containments and to ensure proper shelf life and handling. In some embodiments, identifying information, including but not limited to barcodes, RFID, insignia, numbers, text, or any other identifying information may be provided on each cannabis delivery system. In this way, each cannabis delivery system may be tracked and accounted for. In some embodiments, each cannabis delivery system may be dispensed from a dispensing machine (not shown) to aid in the tracking and accountability of each cannabis delivery system.

[0042] FIG. 9 A is a side view of a coffee machine 900 and coffee pot 902 having a cannabinoid delivery system installed in a coffee filter 904 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is an alternative option to the embodiment disclosed in FIG. 4. The coffee machine includes coffee filter 904 having a filter size, wherein the coffee filter is configured to retain ground coffee as well known in the art. In this embodiment, cannabis plant matter 906 is positioned in the coffee filter, wherein the wherein the cannabis plant matter is smaller than the filter size. As previously defined, the cannabis plant matter may be any portion, cannabinoid, terpene, phytonutrient, or other compound, natural, artificial, or synthetic, derived or extracted from a cannabis plant or cannabis plant DNA. In some embodiments, the cannabis plant matter is ground cannabis. In other embodiments, the ground coffee grounds are soaked in cannabis oil or cannabis distillates. In other embodiments, the cannabis plant matter is a cannabis cannabinoid isolate, such as CBD isolate. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9B, is similar to previously discussed, however in this embodiment, the cannabis plant matter 908 is positioned below the coffee filter. In some embodiments, the cannabis plant matter may be positioned above the coffee filter. In any of the embodiments discussed, the cannabis plant matter may be positioned in a filter pod, similar to the pre viously discussed embodiments.

[0043] FIGS. 10A-D are sectional views of alternate cannabinoid delivery_' system illustrating various divider element configurations according embodiments of the present invention. The divider elements may also be referred to as an integrated filter. The single use coffee containment system comprises a hollow housing 102 as previously discussed. In these embodiments, a divider element 1001 is provided, wherein the divider element is a screen, such as a mesh filter having a filter size. In one embodiment, in FIG. I0A, a filter 104 contains coffee or tea 1004. In alternative embodiments, the hot chocolate, a beverage mix, etc. may replace or be in addition to the coffee or tea. These items are provided above the divider element. Cannabis plant matter 1006 is positioned below the divider element. As previously discussed, during operation (brewing), the housing of the single use coffee containment system is pierced in both the top surface and the botom surface of the housing while hot pressurized water enters the housing, goes through the filter bag and out the botom surface into a cup defining a beverage.

The hot pressurized water infuses the coffee or tea. the divider retains the filter bag with the coffee or tea in the housing, while the cannabis plant matter exits the bottom surface into the cup. In this embodiment, the cannabis plan t mater may be larger than the filter size of the divider in the embodiment of FIG. 1QB is similar to the embodiment of FIG. lOA, howe ver there is no filter bag, and the coffee or tea is loose above the divider. The embodiments, of FIGS. 10C-D are similar, however in these embodiments, the cannabis plant matter is positioned above the divider, and the cannabis plant matter is smaller than the filter size (both of the filter bag and divider screen). In some embodiments, the cannabis plant mater is initially larger than the filter size, wherein the hot pressurized water dissolves the cannabis plant matter to a size smaller than the filter size of both the fil ter bag and the divider screen. The divider element is configured to match the inner circumference of the housing, such that no particles larger than the divider screen filter size passes through the divider. In situations where j ust hot chocolate or a be verage mix is provided in place of the coffee or tea, these elements may not be subjected as the same size requirements as coffee or tea, depending on what is desired by the consumer. For instance, the consumer does not want to drink ground coffee beans or tea leaves, but powdered chocolate or a beverage mix may be acceptable, thus the hot chocolate and/or beverage mix may he smaller than the filter size.

[0044] Referring now to FIGS. 11A-D, various sectional views of cannabinoid delivery systems having integrated filters are illustrated. FIGS. 11A-D illustrate a capsule style cannabinoid deliver}- system. Referring now to FIGS. 11A-B, in some embodiments, a first capsule style cannabinoid delivery system 1100 comprises an integrated filter 1101, wherein the integrated filter is also the lid of the capsule. The first style capsule is defined by the integrated filter lid, and the shape of the housing 1102 may be circular, rectangular, cylindrical, dome, or similar. In some embodiments, the capsules comprise ground coffee or tea, and cannabis plant mater 1103. During use, in a single use coffee machine, a needle is configured to puncture the housing enabling hot pressured water to enter the interior of the capsule, wherein the pressure causes the lid to burst open in multiple locations, due to the gridded surface of tire lid, usually constructed of aluminum foil. The openings in the fid act as a filter allowing the hot water to pass through leaving the ground coffee or tea in the interior of the housing. In some embodiments, the cannabis plant matter is smaller than the openings such that the cannabis plant matter is allowed to pass through the openings with the hot water.

[0045] Referring now to FIGS. 11C-D, in some embodiments, a second capsule style cannabmoid delivery system 1110 comprises an integrated filter 1111, wherein the integrated filter acts as the housing of the second capsule style cannabinoid delivery system. In some embodiments, the integrated filter H I 1 is made from compostable material, however it should be understood that any material may he used. A lid 1112 is positioned on a top portion of the system to seal in ground coffee or tea and cannabis plant matter 1112 m the interior of the system.

During use, in a single use coffee machine, a needl e is configured to puncture the lid of the system allowing pressurized hot water to enter the interior of the system and out the integrated filter and extracting the coffee or tea as well known in the art. The cannabis plant matter is smaller than openings of the integrated filter such that the cannabis plant matter may travel through the integrated filter during the brewing process. In some embodiments, the second style capsule cannabinoid delivery' system 1110 may include a ring providing support to the system, enabling the connection of the integrated filter and ring as well as providing a location of ease of handling the system, in some embodiments, the hollow housing may be rigid, semi-rigid, or pliable. In some embodiments, wherein the integrated filter is part of or acts the hollow? housing may be rigid, semi-rigid, or pliable. In some embodiments, the pliable integrated filter, i.e. the hollow^? housing, is a filter bag, tea bag, filter pod, or the like. In these embodiments, a lid may not be provided, and the cannabinoid delivery system may resemble a tea bag, filter pod, or the like without a lid.

[0046] In some embodiments, a removable barrier (not illustrated) may be provided during packaging to prevent any cannabis plant matter from escaping the cannabinoid delivery system during handling and transport. This barrier is configured to be removed before positioning the cannabinoid delivery system in a coffee machine.

[0047] The embodiments herein, effectively allow a greater percentage of cannabinoids or cannabis plant matter to enter the beverage (or cup), i.e. pass through the filter or hollow housing. Depending on the embodiments, from at least 10%), 20%, 30'%, 40%, 50% or greater than 60%, 70%, 80% of cannabis plant matter particles escaping the confines of the hollow housing and/or filter. Further, the cannabis plant matter discussed herein may include cannabinoids ofTHC, THCA, THCV. THCVA, CBO, CBDA. CBDV, CBDVA, CBN, CBNA, CBG, CBC, CBL, or the like. It should be understood, that there are over a hundred cannabmoids, and any of those cannabinoids or any combination of cannabinoids may be provided in the present invention

[0048] Although the invention has been described in considerable detail in language specific to structural features and or method acts, it is to be understood that the invention defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described . Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as exemplary preferred forms of implementing the claimed invention. Stated otherwise, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Therefore, while exemplary illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described, numerous variations and alternative embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. Such variations and alternate embodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, in one embodiment, the filter size of the standard coffee filter or coffee filter bag is increased greater than the typical 20 microns allowing the ground cannabis plant matter to easily escape the filter in other embodiments, the standard coffee filter, coffee filter bag, or ground coffee, is infused, saturated, soaked, coated, or sprayed with cannabinoids such that the beverage would be infused with the cannabinoids during the brewing process. In some embodiments, the cannabinoid delivery- system may be provided outside the portafilter for espresso coffee machines or other coffee machines, wherein the cannabinoid delivery system may be in any location that the hot water comes in contact with. Yet in other embodiments, although a single-use system is taught and discussed, the present invention may be modified to be reusable. That is, the cannabis delivery- system is configured to be reused after brewing.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A single use cannabinoid delivery system comprising: a hollow housing configured to hold a filter consisting of cannabis plant matter particles and ground coffee or tea, wherein the filter is constructed of mesh having a plurality of openings, and the cannabis plant matter particles are smaller than the plurality of openings.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the single use cannabinoid delivery system is configured to be used with a single-serve brewing machine.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the single-serve brewing machine is configured to enable hot water to pass through the single use cannabinoid delivery system to extract the ground coffee, tea and dispense the cannabis plant matter particles into the hot water which is configured to be collected into a cup defining a beverage.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the cannabis plant matter particles are encapsulated nanoparticles.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the cannabis plant matter particles are configured to be water soluble.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the ground coffee or tea is saturated in the cannabis plant matter particles.

/ The system of claim 3, wherein the cannabis plant matter particles are initially larger than the filter size and upon contact with the hot water reduces in size to smaller than the filter size.

8 The system of claim 1, wherein the filter is part of the hollow housing.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the filter is the hollow housing.

10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a lid attached to the hollow housing, wherein the filter is the lid.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the cannabis plant matter particles are positioned in the filter.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the cannabis plant matter particles are positioned outside the filter.

13. The system of claim 3, wherein at least 20% of the cannabis plant matter particles are dispensed into the cup.

14. The system of claim 3, wherein at least 30% of the cannabis plant matter particles are dispensed into the cup.

15. The system of claim 3, wherein at least 40% of the cannabis plant matter particles are dispensed into the cup.

16. The system of claim 3, wherein at least 60% of the cannabis plant matter particles are dispensed into the cup.

17. The system of claim 3, wherein at least 80% of the cannabis plant matter particles are dispensed into the cup.

18. The system of claim 6, wherein the cannabis plant matter particles are positioned outside the filter.

19. The system of claim 6, wherein the cannabis plant matter particles are configured to be water soluble or water dispersible .

20. The system of claim 6, wherein at least 20% of the cannabis plant matter particles are dispensed into the cup.