Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A beverage container includes an enclosure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can also be moveable to permit pressurized gas entry into the container and through the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the enclosure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.

Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A beverage container includes an enclosure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can also be moveable to permit pressurized gas entry into the container and through the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the enclosure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.

The present invention falls within the technical field of Food Packaging and has been specifically created to cater to the needs of Enteral Nutrition Foods Administered by a Closed System, defining itself as an opening device that is part of an aseptic carton packaging for exclusive use through connection to the enteral feeding set. Its design redefines traditional aseptic carton packaging (used in open enteral systems) for a closed enteral system packaging, as its features allow for the infusion of the product through the enteral feeding tube and preserve the packaging's barriers and airtightness without exposing the product to the environment, eliminating handling and the consequent need for a specific preparation area.

A fitting for affixing to a mouth portion of a receiving container and for receiving a drinking straw comprises a tubular body including a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, an open bottom end and a closed top end formed by a top wall having a frangible region therein configured to permit passage of the drinking straw therethrough. A seal layer is coupled to the closed top end and is configured to overlap the frangible region. The fitting may also be mounted onto a container body including a container side wall, an integral container bottom wall and an open top end defined by an open mouth portion. A drinking straw may be releasably coupled to the container body.

A fitting for affixing to a mouth portion of a receiving container and for receiving a drinking straw comprises a tubular body including a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, an open bottom end and a closed top end formed by a top wall having a frangible region therein configured to permit passage of the drinking straw therethrough. A seal layer is coupled to the closed top end and is configured to overlap the frangible region. The fitting may also be mounted onto a container body including a container side wall, an integral container bottom wall and an open top end defined by an open mouth portion. A drinking straw may be releasably coupled to the container body.

Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can include a piercing element that pierces the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.

Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can include a piercing element that pierces the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.

A closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) and a method for making a closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) is provided. The closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) is for a container (22) that has an opening to the container interior wherein contents may be stored, and the closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) includes the following: a closure body (30, 130, 230, 430) that is for mounting on the container (22) and that defines an opening through tire closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430); a membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) attached to the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and extending across at least a portion of the closure body opening to initially occlude at least a portion of said closure body opening; and a pull ring (36, 136, 236, 336) that is separate from the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and that is attached to the membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) at the closure body opening whereby a user can pull the pull ring (36, 136, 236, 336) to tear at least a portion of the membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) away from the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) to provide either access or increased access through the closure body opening.

A closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) and a method for making a closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) is provided. The closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) is for a container (22) that has an opening to the container interior wherein contents may be stored, and the closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) includes the following: a closure body (30, 130, 230, 430) that is for mounting on the container (22) and that defines an opening through tire closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430); a membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) attached to the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and extending across at least a portion of the closure body opening to initially occlude at least a portion of said closure body opening; and a pull ring (36, 136, 236, 336) that is separate from the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and that is attached to the membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) at the closure body opening whereby a user can pull the pull ring (36, 136, 236, 336) to tear at least a portion of the membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) away from the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) to provide either access or increased access through the closure body opening.

A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The cartridge generally engages with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby combining the contents of the cartridge with the liquid within the container to create a drinkable beverage. The cartridge may include a unique identifier to track a set of beverage characteristics associated with the contents of the cartridge and the beverage. The container may capture the unique identifier of the cartridge associated with the set of beverage characteristics and transfer the set of beverage characteristics over a wireless network to a computing device or network.