HYBRID BREW CARTRIDGE

Abstract

A hybrid brew cartridge for brewing a cup of coffee with the ability to deliver liquid cream E directly during the drip cycle having contour cup 18A nested inside coffee pod 24A affixed into an integral unit with cavity F therein to stow liquid cream E until ready to consume. The bottom surface of coffee pod 24A has dimple 32A that cooperated with a brew spike 200PA to provide a tactile experience to determine the exact location to pierce waferoid 34A and discoid 28A that cooperate to release liquid cream E from cavity F into brew spike 200PA and open conduit 20A to allow hot water to drip into coffee grounds and pass through conduit 20A.

Claims

1. A. A waferoid that is center perpendicular to a central axis that is divided at a point of origin along said central axis into a positive direction and a negative direction wherein said point of origin exist on the bottom boundary center of said waferoid wherein said waferoid contains on the top surface therein at least one planar profile of a protrusion centered to a centroidal axis that is offset and parallel to said central axis wherein said protrusion terminates in a positive direction with a continuous surface to said waferoid wherein said waferoid contains on the bottom surface therein at least one planar profile of an indentation centered to said centroidal axis that terminates in a positive direction with a continuous surface to said waferoid wherein the boundary of said waferoid merges into a pipette that terminates in a positive direction that has a planar top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the inside surface of said pipette and the top surface of said waferoid and the top surface of said protrusion form a continuous surface area that is open whereby said indentation cooperates with an elongated sharp implement to provide a perceptive tactile sense of the exact location to pierce open said waferoid, B. a tubette that has a planar top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the top surface of said tubette is coplanar to the top surface of said pipette wherein said tubette terminates in a negative direction and merges into a conduit that terminates in a negative direction with loft and merges into a discoid that is center perpendicular to said centroidal axis wherein the inside surface of said tubette and the inside surface of said conduit and the top surface of said discoid form a continuous surface area that is open wherein the distance from the bottom surface of said discoid to the top planar surface of said tubette is equal to or less than the distance from the top center surface of said protrusion to the top planar surface of said pipette wherein the outside surface of said tubette is tangent to the inside surface of said pipette whereby both surfaces are combined into said affixed integral unit that contains therein said cavity that is impermeable to moisture and oxygen whereby said cavity can stow liquid organic media in optimum status until consumption whereby during operation said discoid provides the exact location to pierce open said discoid.

2. Wherein claim 1 said top surface of said tubette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis forming an alpha flange that is parallel to said waferoid.

3. Wherein claim 1 said top surface of said pipette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis forming a beta flange that is parallel to said waferoid.

4. Wherein claim 1 said tubette has a positive draft from the top portion of said conduit to the top surface of said tubette.

5. Wherein claim 1 said pipette has a positive draft from said waferoid to the top surface of said pipette.

6. Wherein claim 1 said protrusion has a negative draft from the top surface of said waferoid to the top surface of said protrusion.

7. Wherein claim 6 said protrusion has a terminal planar surface.

8. Wherein claim 1 said indentation has a negative draft from the bottom surface of said waferoid to the top surface of said indentation.

9. Wherein claim 8 said indentation has a terminal planar surface.

10. Wherein claim 1 said protrusion is elongated and intersects said central axis.

11. Wherein claim 1 said indentation is elongated and intersects said central axis.

12. Wherein claim 1 said discoid is elongated and intersects said central axis.

13. A. A waferoid that is center perpendicular to a central axis that is divided at a point of origin along said central axis into a positive direction and a negative direction wherein said point of origin exist on the bottom boundary center of said waferoid wherein the boundary of said waferoid merges into a pipette that terminates in a positive direction with a planar top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the inside surface of said pipette and the top surface of said waferoid form a continuous surface area that is open, B. a tubette that has a planar profile top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the top surface of said tubette is coplanar to the top surface of said pipette that terminates in a negative direction and merges into a sump that terminates in a negative universal direction to said central axis and merges into a conduit that terminates in a negative direction and merges into a discoid that is center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the inside surface of said tubette and the top surface of said sump and the inside surface of said conduit and the top surface of said discoid form a continuous surface that is open wherein the distance from the bottom surface of said discoid to the top planar surface of said tubette is less than the distance from the top center surface of said waferoid to the top planar surface of said pipette wherein the upper outside surface of said tubette is tangent to the inside surface of said pipette whereby both surfaces are combined into said affixed integral unit that contains therein said cavity that is impermeable to moisture and oxygen whereby said cavity can stow liquid organic media in optimum status until consumption whereby during operation said waferoid is pierced open by said elongated sharp implement facilitating a crush pack of said pipette so that said discoid can cooperate with said elongated sharp implement to provide a location to pierce open said discoid.

14. Wherein claim 13 the top surface of said tubette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis forming said alpha flange that is parallel to said waferoid.

15. Wherein claim 13 the top surface of said pipette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis forming said beta flange that is parallel to said waferoid.

16. Wherein claim 13 said tubette has a positive draft from the top portion of said conduit to the top surface of said tubette.

17. Wherein claim 13 said conduit has a positive draft from said discoid to the bottom surface of said sump.

18. Wherein claim 13 said pipette has a positive draft from said waferoid to the top surface of said pipette.

19. Wherein claim 13 said pipette has an accordion shaped bellows on the lower portion of said pipette whereby said accordion shaped bellows provide consistent dynamic compression of the lower portion of said pipette during operation.

20. A. A waferoid that is center perpendicular to a central axis that is divided at a point of origin along said central axis into a positive direction and a negative direction wherein said point of origin exist on the bottom boundary center of said waferoid wherein the boundary of said waferoid merges into a pipette that terminates in a positive direction that has a planar top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein on the top planar surface of said pipette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis to form said beta flange that is parallel to said waferoid wherein the inside surface of said pipette and the top surface of said waferoid form a continuous surface area that is open, B. a tubette that has a planar top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the top planar surface of said tubette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis to form a delta flange that is parallel to said waferoid wherein said tubette terminates in a negative direction and merges into a discoid that is center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the inside surface of said tubette and the top surface of said discoid form a continuous surface area that is open wherein the distance from the bottom surface of said discoid to the bottom surface of said delta flange is less than the distance from the top center surface of said waferoid to the top surface of said beta flange wherein the bottom surface of said delta flange is tangent to the top surface of said beta flange whereby both surfaces are combined into said affixed integral unit that contains therein said cavity that is impermeable to moisture and oxygen whereby said cavity can stow liquid organic media in optimum status until consumption whereby during operation said waferoid is pierced open by said elongated sharp implement facilitating said crush pack of said pipette so that said discoid can cooperate with said elongated sharp implement to provide a location to pierce open said discoid wherein said tubette is not tangent to said pipette wherein a space exist between the outside surface of said tubette and the inside surface of said pipette whereby said space cooperates with said crush pack to allow said crush pack to compress inside said space without interference.

21. Wherein claim 20 said tubette has a positive draft from the top portion of said discoid to the top surface of said delta flange.

22. Wherein claim 20 said pipette has a positive draft from said waferoid to the top surface of said beta flange.

23. Wherein claim 20 said pipette has said accordion shaped bellows on the lower portion of said pipette whereby said accordion shaped bellows provide consistent dynamic compression of the lower portion of said pipette during operation.

24. A. A waferoid that is center perpendicular to a central axis that is divided at a point of origin along said central axis into a positive direction and a negative direction wherein said point of origin exist on the bottom boundary center of said waferoid wherein the boundary of said waferoid merges into a pipette that terminates in a positive direction with a planar top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the inside surface of said pipette and the top surface of said waferoid form a continuous surface area that is open, B. a tubette that has a planar profile top surface center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the top surface of said tubette is coplanar to the top surface of said pipette that terminates in a negative direction and merges into a discoid that is center perpendicular to said central axis wherein the inside surface of said tubette and the top surface of said discoid form a continuous surface that is open wherein the distance from the bottom surface of said discoid to the top planar surface of said tubette is less than the distance from the top center surface of said waferoid to the top planar surface of said pipette wherein the upper outside surface of said tubette is tangent to the upper inside surface of said pipette whereby both surfaces are combined into said affixed integral unit that contains therein said cavity that is impermeable to moisture and oxygen whereby said cavity can stow liquid organic media in optimum status until consumption whereby during operation said waferoid is pierced by said elongated sharp implement whereby said cavity is pierced opened and whereby said waferoid and said discoid are pierced by a elongate sharp implement alpha whereby the continuous surface of said tubette is pierced open.

25. Wherein claim 24 the top surface of said tubette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis forming said alpha flange that is parallel to said waferoid.

26. Wherein claim 24 the top surface of said pipette terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to said central axis forming said beta flange that is parallel to said waferoid.

27. Wherein claim 24 said tubette has a positive draft from the top portion of said conduit to the top surface of said tubette.

28. Wherein claim 24 said pipette has a positive draft from said waferoid to the top surface of said pipette.

Description

DRAWINGSFIGURES

[0035] FIG. 1 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 1.

[0036] FIG. 2 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 1 number with liquid cream E.

[0037] FIG. 3 displays a pictorial view of embodiment number 1 assembled into brew cartridge 52A.

[0038] FIG. 4 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 2.

[0039] FIG. 5 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 2 number with liquid cream E.

[0040] FIG. 6 displays a pictorial cross-sectional view of embodiment number 2 with prepack 26B assembled into brew cartridge 52B.

[0041] FIG. 7 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 3.

[0042] FIG. 8 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 3 number with liquid cream E with central axis X and centroidal axis Y intersecting discoid 28D and dimple 32D.

[0043] FIG. 9 displays a pictorial cross-sectional view of embodiment number 3 with prepack 26C assembled into brew cartridge 52C.

[0044] FIG. 10 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 4.

[0045] FIG. 11 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 4 number with liquid cream E.

[0046] FIG. 12 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 5.

[0047] FIG. 13 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 5 number with liquid cream E.

[0048] FIG. 14 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 6.

[0049] FIG. 15 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 6 number with liquid cream E.

[0050] FIG. 16 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 7.

[0051] FIG. 17 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 7 number with liquid cream E.

[0052] FIG. 18 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 8.

[0053] FIG. 19 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 8 number with liquid cream E.

[0054] FIG. 20 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26H inserted into brew chamber 200PA.

[0055] FIG. 21 displays an exploded pictorial view of embodiment number 9.

[0056] FIG. 22 displays a cross-sectional of embodiment 9 number with liquid cream E.

[0057] FIG. 23 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26I with brew spike 300PA pierced through waferoid 34I (before natural compression of coffee pod 24I).

[0058] FIG. 24 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26I with brew spike 300PA pierced through waferoid 34I and discoid 28J with crush pack 42C.

[0059] FIG. 25 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26D assembled into brew cartridge 54 (before compression) with waferoid 34D resting on sharp 301PA.

[0060] FIG. 26 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26D assembled into brew cartridge 54 (after compression) with brew spike 300PA pierced through waferoid 34D and contour cap 18D.

[0061] FIG. 27 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26E assembled into brew cartridge 56 (before compression) with waferoid 34E resting on sharp 301PA.

[0062] FIG. 28 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26E assembled into brew cartridge 56 (after compression) with brew spike 300PA pierced through waferoid 34E and contour cap 18E.

[0063] FIG. 29 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26B assembled into brew cartridge 52B resting on waferoid 34B with brew spike 300PA.

[0064] FIG. 30 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26B assembled into brew cartridge 52B with sharp 301PA resting on dimple 32B with brew spike 300PA.

[0065] FIG. 31 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26C assembled into brew cartridge 52C with brew spike 300PA pierced through dimple 32D and discoid 28D of conduit 20D with media flow C.

[0066] FIG. 32 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26C assembled into brew cartridge 52C with brew spike 300PA pierced through waferoid 34C with brew spike 300PA engaged with seal 400PA with intimate contact with waferoid 34C with spike perforation 40 allowing media flow C to pass through conduit 20D and waferoid 34C.

[0067] FIG. 33 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26F with sharp 301PA resting on dimple 32E inside brew chamber 200PA.

[0068] FIG. 34 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26G with brew spike 300PA pierced through waferoid 34G resting on seal 400PA (uncompressed).

[0069] FIG. 35 displays a pictorial cut-away section of prepack 26G with brew spike 300PA pierced through waferoid 34G and discoid 28G with the bottom outside surface of waferoid 34G having intimate contact with seal 400PA (compressed).

[0070] FIG. 36 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24A.

[0071] FIG. 37 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24B.

[0072] FIG. 38 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24C.

[0073] FIG. 39 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24F.

[0074] FIG. 40 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24D.

[0075] FIG. 41 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24E.

[0076] FIG. 42 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24G.

[0077] FIG. 43 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18A.

[0078] FIG. 44 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18B.

[0079] FIG. 45 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18C.

[0080] FIG. 46 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18F.

[0081] FIG. 47 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18D.

[0082] FIG. 48 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18E.

[0083] FIG. 49 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18G.

[0084] FIG. 50 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24A with bump 30A.

[0085] FIG. 51 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24A inverted with dimple 32A.

[0086] FIG. 52 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24B with bump 30B and bump 30C.

[0087] FIG. 53 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24B inverted with dimple 32B and dimple 32C.

[0088] FIG. 54 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24C with bump 30D.

[0089] FIG. 55 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24C inverted with dimple 32D.

[0090] FIG. 56 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24F with bump 30E.

[0091] FIG. 57 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24F inverted with dimple 32E.

[0092] FIG. 58 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18H.

[0093] FIG. 59 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24H with bump 30F.

[0094] FIG. 60 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24H inverted with dimple 32F.

[0095] FIG. 61 displays pictorial cross section of contour cap 18I.

[0096] FIG. 62 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24I with waferoid 34I.

[0097] FIG. 63 displays pictorial cross section of coffee pod 24I inverted with waferoid 34I.

[0098] FIG. 64 displays pictorial cross sections of coffee pod 24A with bump 30A, coffee pod 24B with bump 30B, coffee pod 24H with bump 30F, and coffee pod 24C with bump 30D.

[0099] FIG. 65 displays an inverse pictorial cross sections of coffee pod 24A with dimple 32A, coffee pod 24B with dimple 32B, coffee pod 24H with dimple 32F, and coffee pod 24C with dimple 32D.

[0100] FIG. 66 displays pictorial cut-away section of sub assembly 10 with multi-unit 64A with ganged coffee pod(s) 24A with flashing 48 with index pin 46 axially aligned with multi-unit 64B ganged contour cap(s) 18A with flashing 50 with index pin 44.

[0101] FIG. 67 displays a pictorial view of shipping box 14 with consigned prepack(s) 26A stacked in random order lot 12.

[0102] FIG. 68 displays a pictorial cross section of abrupt curves 72 with constructive tubette 66 intersecting constructive sump 68 with constructive conduit 70A.

[0103] FIG. 69 displays a pictorial cross section of continuous curves 74 with constructive tubette 66 tangent with constructive conduit 70B.

[0104] FIG. 70 displays a pictorial cross section of PA, brew chamber 700PA with brew spike 300PA and brew spike 800PA with prepack 26J of coffee pod 24J and contour cap 18J.

[0105] FIG. 71 displays a pictorial exploded view of PA standard brew cartridge 100PA consisting of the following elements contained therein: foil/plastic lid 101PA, filter 103PA with flange 102PA, coffee cad 105PA, with flange 104PA, raised annular ring 106PA, and central raised portion 107PA.

[0106] FIG. 72 displays a pictorial cut-away section of PA brew chamber 200PA with arc relief 201APA and arc relief 201BPA with rim 202PA, rib 203PA, raised portion 204PA, and brew spike 300PA and seal 400PA.

[0107] FIG. 73 displays a pictorial view of PA brew spike 300PA with the following elements contained therein: sharp 301PA, cut-away 302PA and port 303PA.

[0108] FIG. 74 displays a pictorial cross-sectional view of PA, brew spike 300PA with the following elements contained therein: sharp 301PA, port 303PA, and tubular port 304PA.

[0109] FIG. 75 displays a pictorial view of PA, brew spike 300PA with sharp 301PA.

[0110] FIG. 76 displays a pictorial cross-sectional view of PA, brew chamber 200PA with central axis X concentric to the conic section of brew chamber 200PA and centroidal axis Y concentric to brew spike bore 205PA wherein centroidal axis Y is offset from central axis X and centroidal axis Y is parallel to central axis X. Top dead center of raised portion 204PA intersects central axis X to determine the location of a point of origin (not shown) that is tangent to the top dead center of raised portion 204PA and tangent to a plane at central axis X that is coplanar to the center bottom surface of waferoid 34A-34H respectively at central axis X. Positive direction {+} and negative direction {} are indicated at the ends of each axis respectively.

[0111] FIG. 77 displays pictorial cross section of PA, funnel 500PA with element 501PA and element 502PA with open portion G and open portion H.

[0112] FIG. 78 displays a pictorial cross section of PA, tube 600PA with concentric axis Z with flange 601PA with expansion arrow(s) 604PA pointing away from concentric axis Z with internal flange 602PA with contraction arrow(s) 603PA pointing toward concentric axis Z.

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONFIGS.EMBODIMENTS NUMBER 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10

[0113] Extrude is defined heretofore as projecting a boundary into an elongated shape of the boundary at a determined distance from the boundary with the exact same shape of the boundary at the terminal end of the elongated body.

[0114] Boundary is defined heretofore as a finite closed loop on an infinite plane that contains a planar surface area that is the shape of the finite closed loop.

[0115] Planar profile is defined heretofore as a finite closed loop within a finite closed loop. Thus, the planar surface area of a planar profile shape is contained within the planar surface area of a boundary and is a subset of the boundary.

[0116] Cut-away is defined heretofore as a combination of intersecting and/or parallel cross sections.

[0117] Draft is defined heretofore as two nonparallel lines or surfaces that intersects each other forming an angle with a degree of taper.

[0118] Loft is defined heretofore as projecting a boundary or planar profile into an elongated shape a determined distance from the boundary or planar profile whereby the original boundary shape or planar profile shape transitions into a differing boundary/planar profile shape and/or different size at the terminal end of the elongated shape.

[0119] A wafer is defined heretofore as an annular planar profile that is extruded into an annular planar body that has a cross-sectional width that is substantially less than the defined circumference. An example of a wafer is a coin where the cross-sectional width is substantially less than its circumference in terms of equal units of measure applied. The cross-sectional width of a coin is determined by measuring in units the distance between the top surface of the coin and the bottom surface of the coin. For example, a coin with a cross-sectional width of one unit of measure would have a circumference with an order of magnitude or greater than one unit of measure. A waferoid is defined heretofore as any wafer with a geometric perimeter to include circular and noncircular shapes. Examples of waferoid shapes included but not limited to are annular, elliptical, hexagonal, square, rectangular, polygonal, irregular shapes, and any combination thereof.

[0120] Cross section is defined heretofore as a constructive planar dissection of an object or body.

[0121] Coplanar is defined heretofore as two or more planes and/or planar surfaces that occupy the same infinite plane.

[0122] Merge is defined heretofore as a transition between two or more elements combined into a single integral unit. An example of a single integral unit with two combined elements that are transitional to each other is a funnel that has two distinct elements that merge to form a single integral unit. Funnel 500PA comprising element 501PA that merges into element 502PA to form a continuous surface with open portion G and open portion H at each terminal end wherein open portion G is greater than open portion H whereby open portion G is designed to capture media downpour and channel it to open portion H that is designed to channel the media therein into a confined space preventing spills (see FIG. 76).

[0123] A tube is defined heretofore as a hollow annular planar profile that is extruded into an elongated hollow body wherein the hollow body has an inside surface and an outside surface. The width of the cross section is determined by measuring the distance between the inside surface and the outside surface. The cross-sectional width of a tube is determined by measuring in units the distance between the inside surface of the tube and the outside surface of the tube. For example, a tube with a cross-sectional width of one unit of measure would have a circumference with an order of magnitude or greater than one unit of measure. A tubette is defined heretofore as any tube that is extruded or lofted with any geometric planar cross sections to include circular and noncircular shapes of the same or differing transitional terminal ends. Examples of tubette shapes included but not limited to are annular, elliptical, hexagonal, square, rectangular, polygonal, irregular shapes, and any combination thereof.

[0124] Universal direction is defined heretofore as either a contraction or expansion of an object in all directions within parameter limits. For example, a tube with a concentric axis wherein a terminal end expands encompassing all directions perpendicular to the concentric axis to form a round flange. For example, a tube with a concentric axis wherein the median contracts encompassing all directions perpendicular to the concentric axis to form an internal flange. FIG. 77 shows a pictorial cross section example of universal direction applied. External flange 601PA depicts expansion arrow(s) 604PA pointing away from concentric axis Z indicating that external flange 601PA has a positive universal direction. Internal flange 602PA depicts contraction arrow(s) 603PA pointing towards concentric axis Z indicating that internal flange 602PA has a negative universal direction.

[0125] A conduit is defined heretofore as a hollow planar profile that is extruded or lofted into an elongated hollow body wherein the hollow body has an inside surface and an outside surface. The width of the cross section is determined by measuring the distance between the inside surface and the outside surface. The cross-sectional width of a conduit is determined by measuring in units the distance between the inside surface of the conduit and the outside surface of the conduit. For example, a conduit with a cross-sectional width of one unit of measure would have a circumference greater than one unit of measure. Conduit heretofore can be extruded or lofted with any geometric planar cross sections to include circular and noncircular shapes of the same or differing transitional terminal ends to include but not limited to annular, elliptical, hexagonal, square, rectangular, polygonal, irregular shapes, and any combination thereof.

[0126] A disc is defined heretofore as an annular planar profile that is extruded into an annular planar body that has a cross-sectional width that is substantially less than the defined circumference. An example of a disc is a coin where the cross-sectional width is substantially less than its circumference in terms of equal units of measure applied. The cross-sectional width of a coin is determined by measuring in units the distance between the top surface of the coin and the bottom surface of the coin. For example, a coin with a cross-sectional width of one unit of measure would have a circumference with an order of magnitude or greater than one unit of measure. A discoid is defined heretofore as any disc with a geometric perimeter to include circular and noncircular shapes. Examples of discoid shapes included but not limited to are annular, elliptical, hexagonal, square, rectangular, polygonal, and irregular shapes. A sealed down example of a discoid would be a cross-sectional slice of a pencil whereby a pencil is crosscut perpendicular to its axis and an additional crosscut is made such that coin symmetry is fabricated.

[0127] A pipe is defined heretofore as a hollow annular planar profile that is extruded into an elongated hollow body wherein the hollow body has an inside surface and an outside surface. The width of the cross section is determined by measuring the distance between the inside surface and the outside surface. The cross-sectional width of a pipe is determined by measuring in units the distance between the inside surface of the pipe and the outside surface of the pipe. For example, a pipe with a cross-sectional width of one unit of measure would have a circumference with an order of magnitude or greater than one unit of measure. A pipette is defined heretofore as any pipe that is extruded or lofted with any geometric planar cross sections to include circular and noncircular shapes of same or differing transitional terminal ends. Examples of pipette shapes included but not limited to are annular, elliptical, hexagonal, square, rectangular, polygonal, irregular shapes, and any combination thereof.

[0128] Abrupt curve is defined heretofore as two or more curved objects that merge into a single integral unit whereby the curves are not tangent to each other and the extension of each non-tangent curve will intersect each other. FIG. 68 displays a pictorial cross section of abrupt curves 72 with constructive tubette 66 intersecting constructive sump 68 with constructive conduit 70A.

[0129] Continuous curvature is defined heretofore as two or more curved objects that merge into a single integral unit whereby the curves at the point of intersection 76 create a continuous tangent curve to each other. FIG. 69 displays a pictorial cross section of continuous curves 74 with constructive tubette 66 tangent with constructive conduit 70B.

[0130] A sump is defined heretofore as an end portion to any defined tubette wherein the end portion defines a continuous surface with an abrupt curvature change when the tubette merges into the sump. Whereby a portion therein of the sump extends into conduit. The bottom end portion of the sump can be convex or planar or irregular or any combination thereof wherein the conduit can extend outward. It should be noted that all sumps will have an associated conduit to conduct liquid media flow but not all conduits utilize a sump for liquid media flow. In other words, an abrupt change in curvature is not used wherein the tubette merges into the conduit without an abrupt change in curvature where a sump is not required (see FIGS. 68 and 69).

[0131] Embodiment number 1 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1. Shows is two containers nested together to form an affixed integral unit or prepack 26A (FIG. 2) that has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIGS. 29, 30, 31, and 32 (substituting brew cartridge 52A for brew cartridges(s) 52B and 52C respectively). Coffee pod 24A can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Coffee pod 24A has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 300PA that penetrates coffee pod 24A without deforming. Waferoid 34A is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 200PA of waferoid 34A of coffee pod 24A. The perimeter of waferoid 34A merges into pipette 23A of coffee pod 24A that terminates perpendicular to central axis X and forms perimeter flange 22A with the top surface of perimeter flange 22A parallel to waferoid 34A. A protrusion or bump 30A protrudes upwards in a continuous surface on the top planar surface of waferoid 34A (FIG. 64) that is centered to centroidal axis Y of brew spike bore 205PA (during index operation). Bump 30A has a terminal dome surface that is centered to centroidal axis Y. The top dead surface of bump 30A intersects a plane at the highest point whereby the intersecting plane is parallel to waferoid 34A. Looking at coffee pod 24A while inverted (FIG. 51) shows the inverse of bump 30A (FIG. 50) as an indentation or dimple 32A (FIG. 51) on the bottom continuous surface of waferoid 34A. Dimple 32A is the inverse fraternal twin of bump 32A and both share centroidal axis Y. Dimple 32A has a terminal convex surface that is centered to centroidal axis Y. Bump 30A is inextricably linked to dimple 32A during formation (mold core and mold cavity). In other words, bump 30A and dimple 32A are formed simultaneously during the formation process of waferoid 34A. Looking at coffee pod 24A through the open portion reveals bump 30A. Looking at the outside of coffee pod 24A while inverted reveals dimple 32A. Contour cap 18A can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). The inside surface of pipette 23A and the top surface of waferoid 34A and the top surface of bump 30A form a water-tight or continuous surface that defines the open area of coffee pod 24A. Contour cap 18A has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18A that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18A without deforming. The top surface of contour cap 18A terminates into perimeter flange 16A that is centered perpendicular to central axis X. Perimeter flange 16A merges into tubette 17A that merges into sump 19A that is centered to central axis X. Tubette 17A and sump 19A form an abrupt and continuous surface and a portion of sump 19A merges into conduit 20A and terminates at discoid 28A that is axially aligned to bump 30A that forms gap clearance A in FIG. 3. The inside surface of tubette 17A and the top surface of sump 19A and the inside surface of conduit 20A and the top surface of discoid 28A form a continuous surface that defines the open area of contour cap 18A. FIG. 2 displays liquid cream E that resides in the space or cavity F that is created when coffee pod 24A and contour cap 18A arc integrally affixed together at flange 22A and flange 16A to form prepack 26A. Coffee pod 24A and contour cap 18A are aligned to each other at central axis X and centroidal axis Y is parallel to central axis X. The size and shape of conduit 20A and discoid 28A has a perimeter and slope large enough for brew spike 300PA to pierce at centroidal axis Y of conduit 20A without touching the inside surface of conduit 20A to maximize the volume capacity of cavity F to maximize the volume of liquid cream E that can be stored in prepack 26A. In other words, minimizing the size and shape of conduit 20A (within parameter limits) minimizes the total displaced volume that is subtracted from the volume of cavity F since conduit 20A occupies mass inside cavity F. Thus, maximizing volume for liquid cream E can be achieved given the parameter limits of coffee cad 105PA (FIG. 71). Liquid cream E is pasteurized and coffee pod 24A and contour cap 18A are sterilized before filling cavity F with liquid cream E. Flange 22A and flange 16A are bonded together after liquid organic matter (cream) has been added forming prepack 26A that protects liquid cream E from outside elements (moisture and oxygen) by hermetic action preserving shelf life.

[0132] FIG. 66 shows an exploded view subassembly 10 axially aligned to index pin(s) 44 and index pin(s) 46 prior to assembly. Multi-unit 64A and multi-unit 64B are formed using a vacuum-forming process whereby a planar sheet of plastic is preheated until pliable and placed flat on top of a defined cavity creating an air-tight seal where ambient air is vacuumed from the cavity therein that draws the pliable plastic into the form where it cools and retains the shape of the vacuum-form. Coffee pod(s) 24A ganged together to form a multi-unit 64A for efficient manufacturing. Ganged contour cap(s) 18A ganged together to form a multi-unit 64B for efficient manufacturing. Liquid cream E (not shown for clarity) is precisely metered into the open portion of coffee pod(s) 24A. Flashing 48 defines a rectangular shape with ganged coffee pod(s) 24A centered about flashing 48 with index pin(s) 46 axially aligned with index pin(s) 44. Flashing 50 defines a rectangular shape with ganged contour cap(s) 18A centered about flashing 50 with index pin(s) 44 axially aligned with index pin(s) 46. Index pin(s) 44 and index pin(s) 46 are axially aligned with each other so that the offset distance of conduit 20A and bump 30A will be axially aligned during the assembly process. An example of the assembly process is as follows: ganged coffee pod(s) 24A are positioned on a level conveyor belt and positioned directly under axially aligned liquid dispensing nozzles to inject a precise amount of liquid cream into the center open portion of ganged coffee pod(s) 24A. After this process, ganged coffee pod(s) 24A are transferred by conveyor to a station that positions ganged coffee pod(s) 24A directly under ganged contour cap(s) 18A in a precise manner to facilitate precise placement of index pin(s) 44 into index pin(s) 48 as flashing 50 is directly lowered onto flashing 48. This allows the nested parts to stack in unison with each other before integrally affixed together (i.e., welding) occurs to form subassembly 10 that is conveyed to a station with perimeter cutter(s) (not shown) with equal circumference to welded flange(s) 22A and flange(s) 16A. The perimeter cutters are to strike subassembly 10 so that prepack(s) 26A are free from flashing 48 and flashing 50. The prepack(s) 26A are gathered into lot 12 and consigned to shipping box 10 (FIG. 67) for delivery to a brew cartridge manufacturing plant for assembly into brew cartridges and/or sold as is directly to consumers (see operations below).

[0133] FIG. 3 displays prepack 26A processed into brew cartridge 52A (liquid cream E omitted from view for clarity). Filter 103PA is annular with a rounded bottom portion. Filter 103PA has annular flange 102PA that provides a land area for assembly to prepack 26A during the manufacturing process. Annular planar foil/plastic or lid 101PA has an annular perimeter that equals the circumferences of flange 22A, flange 16A, and flange 104PA. Filter 103PA conforms to prepack 26A and flange 102PA and lid 101PA conforms to flange 22A and flange 16A. Filter 103PA and lid 101PA are assembled to prepack 26A to form brew cartridge 52A. Once assembled, heat and pressure are applied to the mating surfaces to weld the plastic materials together forming a hermetic seal to prevent leakage and protect the filter 103PA media (coffee grounds) from oxidation during storage.

[0134] Embodiment number 2 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 4. Shows is two containers nested together to form prepack 26B (FIG. 5) that has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIGS. 29, 30, 31, and 32 (substituting brew cartridge 52B for brew cartridge 52C in FIGS. 31 and 32 respectively). Coffee pod 24B can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Coffee pod 24B has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 300PA and penetrate coffee pod 24B without deforming. Waferoid 34B is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 200PA of waferoid 34B of coffee pod 24B. The circumference of waferoid 34B merges into pipette 23B of coffee pod 24B that terminates perpendicular to central axis X and forms flange 22B with the top surface of flange 22B parallel to waferoid 34B. Bump 30B and bump 30C protrude upwards in a continuous surface on the top planar surface of waferoid 34B (FIG. 37) that are centered to centroidal axis Y (during operation of prepack 26B either bump 30B or bump 30C can be rotated into centricity with centroidal axis Y) of brew spike bore 205PA. Bump 30B and bump 30C have a terminal planar surface that is parallel to the surface of waferoid 34B. Looking at coffee pod 24B while inverted (FIG. 53) shows the inverse of bump 30B and bump 30C (FIG. 52) as dimple 32B and dimple 32C (FIG. 53) on the bottom continuous surface of waferoid 34B. Looking at coffee pod 24B through the open portion reveals bump 30B and bump 30C. Looking at the outside of coffee pod 24B while inverted reveals dimple 32B and dimple 32C. Dimple 32B and dimple 32C have a terminal planar surface that is parallel to the surface of waferoid 34B. Contour cap 18B can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Contour cap 18B has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18B that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18B without deforming. The top surface of contour cap 18B terminates into flange 16B the is centered perpendicular to central axis X. Flange 16B merges into tubette 17B that abruptly merges into sump 19B that is centered to central axis X. Two portions of sump 19B merge into conduit 20B and conduit 20C that terminate at discoid 28B and discoid 28C that are axially aligned to bump 30B and bump 30C that forms gap clearance A and zero clearance B in FIG. 6. FIG. 5 displays liquid cream E that resides in cavity F that is created when coffee pod 24B and contour cap 18B are integrally affixed together at flange 22B and flange 16B to form prepack 26B. Coffee pod 24B and contour cap 18B are aligned to each other at central axis X and parallel to centroidal axis Y. The size and shape of conduit 20B and conduit 20C to discoid 28B and discoid 28C have a perimeter and slope large enough for brew spike 300PA to pierce at centroidal axis Y of conduit 20B or conduit 20C without touching the inside surface of conduit 20B or conduit 20C to maximize the volume capacity of cavity F to maximize the volume of liquid cream E that can be stored in prepack 26B. In other words, minimizing the size and shape of conduit 20B and conduit 20C (within parameter limits) minimizes the total displaced volume that is subtracted from the volume of cavity F since conduit 20B and conduit 20C occupy mass inside cavity F. Thus, maximizing volume for liquid cream E can be achieved given the parameter limits of coffee cad 105PA (FIG. 71). Liquid cream E is pasteurized and coffee pod 24B and contour cap 18B are sterilized before filling cavity F with liquid cream E. Flange 22B and flange 16B are bonded together after liquid organic matter (cream) has been added forming prepack 26B that protects liquid cream E from outside elements (moisture and oxygen) by hermetic action preserving shelf life.

[0135] Embodiment number 2 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 (not shown) that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively.

[0136] FIG. 6 displays prepack 26B processed into brew cartridge 52B. Filter 103PA is annular with a rounded bottom portion. Filter 103PA has annular flange 102PA that provides a land area for assembly to prepack 26B during the manufacturing process. Annular planar foil/plastic or lid 101PA has an annular perimeter that equals the circumferences of flange 22B, flange 16B, and flange 104PA. Filter 103PA conforms to prepack 26B and flange 102PA and lid 101PA conforms to flange 22B and flange 16B. Filter 103PA and lid 101PA are assembled to prepack 26B to form brew cartridge 52B. Once assembled, heat and pressure are applied to the mating surfaces to weld the plastic materials together forming a hermetic seal to prevent leakage and protect the filter 103PA media (coffee grounds) from oxidation during storage.

[0137] Embodiment number 3 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 7. Shows is two containers nested together to form prepack 26C (FIG. 8) that has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIGS. 29, 30, 31, and 32 (substituting brew cartridge 52C for brew cartridge 52B in FIGS. 29 and 30 respectively). Coffee pod 24C can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Coffee pod 24C has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 300PA and penetrate coffee pod 24C without deforming. Waferoid 34C is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 200PA of coffee pod 24C. The boundary of waferoid 34C merges into pipette 23C that terminates in a positive direction and merges into flange 22C that terminates in a positive universal direction. Flange 22C is parallel to waferoid 34C and is centered perpendicular to central axis X. Bump 30D protrudes upwards in a continuous surface on the top planar surface of waferoid 34C (FIG. 38) and is elongated compared to bumps (30A, 30B, 30C, 30E, and 30F respectively). Bump 30D has terminal planar surface that is parallel to the surface of waferoid 34C. Central axis X and centroidal axis Y intersect bump 30D. Looking at coffee pod 24C while inverted (FIG. 55) shows the inverse of bump 30D (FIG. 54) as dimple 32D (FIG. 55) on the bottom surface of waferoid 34C. Dimple 32D is the inverse fraternal twin of bump 32D and both intersect with central axis X and centroidal axis Y. Dimple 32A has terminal planar surface that is continuous and parallel to the surface of waferoid 34C. Looking at coffee pod 24C through the open portion reveals bump 30D. Looking at the outside of coffee pod 24C while inverted reveals dimple 32D. Contour cap 18C has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18C that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18C without deforming. The top surface of contour cap 18C terminates in a positive universal direction forming flange 16C that is centered perpendicular to central axis X. Flange 16C merges into tubette 17C that terminates in a negative direction and merges into conduit 20D that terminates in a negative direction with loft and merges into discoid 28D that is axially aligned to bump 30D that forms zero clearance B in FIG. 9. FIG. 8 displays liquid cream E that resides in cavity F that is created when coffee pod 24C and contour cap 18C are integrally affixed together at flange 22C and flange 16C to form prepack 26C. Coffee pod 24C and contour cap 18C are aligned to each other at central axis X and parallel to centroidal axis Y. The size and shape of conduit 20D and discoid 28D has a perimeter and slope large enough for brew spike 300PA to pierce at centroidal axis Y of conduit 20D (and a strike from a brew spike relocated to the center of brew chamber 200PA and axially aligned to central axis X) without touching the inside surface of conduit 20D to maximize the volume capacity of cavity F to maximize the volume of liquid cream E that can be stored in prepack 26C. In other words, minimizing the size and shape of conduit 20D (within parameter limits) minimizes the total displaced volume that is subtracted from the volume of cavity F since conduit 20D occupies mass inside cavity F. Thus, maximizing volume for liquid cream E can be achieved given the parameter limits of coffee cad 105PA (FIG. 71). Liquid cream E is pasteurized and coffee pod 24C and contour cap 18C are sterilized before filling cavity F with liquid cream E. Flange 22C and flange 16C are bonded together after liquid organic matter (cream) has been added forming prepack 26C that protects liquid cream E from outside elements (moisture and oxygen) by hermetic action preserving shelf life.

[0138] Embodiment number 3 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 (not shown) that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively.

[0139] FIG. 9 displays prepack 26C processed into brew cartridge 52C (liquid cream E omitted from view for clarity). Filter 103PA is annular with a rounded bottom portion. Filter 103PA has annular flange 102PA that provides a land area for assembly to prepack 26C during the manufacturing process. Annular planar foil/plastic or lid 101PA has an annular perimeter that equals the circumferences of flange 22C, flange 16C, and flange 104PA. Filter 103PA conforms to prepack 26C and flange 102PA and lid 101PA conforms to flange 22C and flange 16C. Filter 103PA and lid 101PA are assembled to prepack 26C to form brew cartridge 52C. Once assembled, heat and pressure are applied to the mating surfaces to weld the plastic materials together forming a hermetic seal to prevent leakage and protect the filter 103PA media (coffee grounds) from oxidation during storage.

[0140] Embodiment number 4 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 10. Prepack 26D has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 with the exception that the overall length of coffee pod 24D extends past rim 202PA (FIG. 25) before dynamic action is applied (FIG. 26). The overall length of coffee pod 24D is extended to create cavity F for liquid cream E when coffee pod 24D and contour cap 18D are affixed together at flange 22D and flange 16D to form prepack 26D (FIG. 11). After dynamic action, coffee pod 24D has the same overall length as coffee pod 24A, 24B, and 24C respectively. Coffee pod 24D has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 300PA and penetrate coffee pod 24D without deforming. Waferoid 34D is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 200PA of coffee pod 24D. The circumference of waferoid 34D merges into pipette 23D of coffee pod 24D that terminates perpendicular to central axis X and forms flange 22D with the top surface of flange 22D parallel to waferoid 34D. The lower portion of pipette 23D has a defined accordion shape or bellows 36. Coffee pod 24D can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Waferoid 34D is a defined perimeter area that defines the shape of coffee pod 24D. The inside surface of pipette 23D and the inside surface of bellows 36 and the top surface of waferoid 34D form a continuous surface that defines the open area of coffee pod 24D. Contour cap 18D can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Contour cap 18D has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18D that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18D without deforming. The top surface of contour cap 18D terminates into flange 16D that is centered perpendicular to central axis X. Flange 16D merges into tubette 17D that merges into discoid 28F. Contour cap 18D has relief area 38A that is a defined perimeter area and defines the lower portion of contour cap 18D that rests inside bellows 36 (after dynamic action). The inside surface of tubette 17D and the inside surface of relief area 38A and the top surface of discoid 28F form a continuous surface that defines the open area of contour cap 18D.

[0141] Embodiment number 4 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 (not shown) that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively except the vacuum-form is modified into modular vacuum-form cavities that are mirror opposite of each other so that each are held in tangent symmetry on a split-line during the vacuum-forming process and pulled apart after the process so that multi-unit 64A and multi-unit 64B respectively can be ejected from the vacuum-form due to bellows 36 creating under cuts in the geometry. Index pin(s) 44 and index pin(s) 46 respectively can be omitted from multi-unit 64A and multi-unit 64B respectively because conduit 20G is concentric to brew chamber 200PA.

[0142] FIG. 25 displays prepack 26D processed into brew cartridge 54. Filter 103PA is annular with a rounded bottom portion. Filter 103PA has annular flange 102PA that provides a land area for assembly to prepack 26D during the manufacturing process. Annular planar foil/plastic or lid 101PA has an annular perimeter that equals the circumferences of flange 22D, flange 16D, and flange 104PA. Filter 103PA rests in prepack 26D. Flange 102PA and lid 101PA conform to flange 22D and flange 16D. Filter 103PA and lid 101PA are assembled to prepack 26D to form brew cartridge 54. Once assembled, heat and pressure are applied to the mating surfaces to weld the plastic materials together forming a hermetic seal to prevent leakage and protect the filter 103PA media (coffee grounds) from oxidation during storage.

[0143] Embodiment number 5 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 12. Prepack 26E has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 with the exception that the overall length of coffee pod 24E extends past rim 202PA (FIG. 27) before dynamic action is applied (FIG. 28). The overall length of coffee pod 24E is extended to create cavity F for liquid cream E when coffee pod 24E and contour cap 18E are affixed together at flange 22E and flange 16E to form prepack 26E. Coffee pod 24E has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 300PA and penetrate coffee pod 24E without deforming. Waferoid 34E is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 200PA of waferoid 34E of coffee pod 24E. The circumference of waferoid 34E merges into pipette 23E of coffee pod 24E that terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to central axis X and forms flange 22E with the top surface of flange 22E parallel to waferoid 34E. Coffee pod 24E can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Waferoid 34E is a defined boundary area that defines the bottom portion of coffee pod 24E. Flange 22E is extended in positive universal direction as compared to flange 22D so that tubette 17E of contour cap 18E will provide relief for crush pack 42A (FIG. 28) that results after dynamic action is applied to brew cartridge 56 (before dynamic action FIG. 27). After dynamic action, coffee pod 24E has the same overall length as coffee pod 24A, 24B, and 24C respectively. Contour cap 18E can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Contour cap 18E has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18E that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18E without deforming. The circumference of discoid 28H merges into tubette 17E of contour cap 18E that terminates in a positive universal direction perpendicular to central axis X and forms flange 16E with the top surface of flange 16E parallel to discoid 28H that is parallel to waferoid 34E.

[0144] Embodiment number 5 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 (not shown) that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively. Index pin(s) 44 and index pin(s) 46 respectively can be omitted from multi-unit 64A and multi-unit 64B respectively because discoid 28H is concentric to brew chamber 200PA.

[0145] FIG. 27 displays prepack 26E processed into brew cartridge 56. Filter 103PA is annular with a rounded bottom portion. Filter 103PA has annular flange 102PA that provides a land area for assembly to prepack 26E during the manufacturing process. Annular planar foil/plastic or lid 101PA has an annular perimeter that equals the circumferences of flange 22E, flange 16E, and flange 104PA. Filter 103PA rests in prepack 26E. Flange 102PA and lid 101PA conform to flange 22E and flange 16E. Filter 103PA and lid 101PA are assembled to prepack 26E to form brew cartridge 56. Once assembled, heat and pressure are applied to the mating surfaces to weld the plastic materials together forming a hermetic seal to prevent leakage and protect the filter 103PA media (coffee grounds) from oxidation during storage.

[0146] Embodiment number 6 of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 14, 15, and 33. Shows prepack 26F that has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIG. 33. Coffee pod 24F can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Coffee pod 24F has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of coffee pod 24F that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of coffee pod 24F without deforming. The circumference of waferoid 34F merges into pipette 23F of coffee pod 24F. Bump 30E protrudes upwards in a continuous surface from waferoid 34F (FIG. 39). Bump 30E has terminal planar surface that is parallel to the surface of waferoid 34F. Looking at coffee pod 24F while inverted (FIG. 57) shows the inverse shape of bump 30E (FIG. 56) as dimple 32E (FIG. 57). Dimple 32E is the inverse fraternal twin of bump 32E and both share centroidal axis Y. Dimple 32E has terminal planar continuous surface that is parallel to the surface of waferoid 34F. Looking at coffee pod 24F through the open portion reveals bump 30E. Looking at the outside of coffee pod 24F while inverted reveals dimple 32E. The inside surface of pipette 23F and the top surface of waferoid 34F and the top surface of bump 30E form a continuous surface that defines the open area of coffee pod 24F. Contour cap 18F can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Contour cap 18F has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18F that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18F without deforming. The top portion of contour cap 18F has tubette 17F that terminates in a negative direction and abruptly merges into sump 19F. A portion of sump 19F merges into conduit 20E that terminates in a negative direction and merges into discoid 28E. The inside surface of tubette 17F and the top surface of sump 19F and the inside surface of conduit 20E and the top surface of discoid 28E form a continuous surface that defines the open area of contour cap 18F. Conduit 20E is axially aligned to bump 30E that forms gap clearance A in FIG. 15. Liquid cream E resides in cavity F that is created when coffee pod 24F and contour cap 18F are integrally affixed at the tangency of pipette 23F and tubette 17F to form prepack 26F. The size and shape of conduit 20E and discoid 28E has a perimeter and slope large enough for brew spike 300PA to pierce at centroidal axis Y of conduit 20E without touching the surface section of conduit 20E to maximize the volume of cavity F to maximize the volume of liquid cream E that can be stored in prepack 26F. Liquid cream E is pasteurized and coffee pod 24F and contour cap 18F are sterilized before filling cavity F with liquid cream E. Upper portion of coffee pod 24F and contour cap 18F are affixed together forming integral prepack 26F protecting liquid cream E from outside elements by hermetic action preserving shelf life.

[0147] Embodiment number 6 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively except that elemental flanges are trimmed away from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively by using a cutting implement parallel to and under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively (bandsaw, hot wire, circular saw, waterjet, laser) that slices the flashing off liberating prepack(s) 26F from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively whereby the cutting implement is parallel to the planar face of flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively and is position so that the cutter will slice under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively yielding prepack 26F (flangeless). The top surface of coffee pod 24F and contour cap 18F are coplanar after trimming flashing 48 and flashing 50. Either the cutting implement or multi-unit 64A and 64B respectively would be stationary during the cutting operation utilizing a conveyor.

[0148] Embodiment number 7 of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 16, 17, 34, and 35. Shows prepack 26G that has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIG. 34 with the exception that coffee pod 24G extends past rim 202PA before dynamic action of lowering the coffee brew machine cover is lowered into position whereby the extended length of coffee pod 24G is naturally compressed and collapses onto itself forming crush pack 42B (FIG. 35). The overall length of coffee pod 24G is extended to create cavity F for liquid cream E when coffee pod 24G and contour cap 18G are affixed together at tubette 17G and pipette 23G to form prepack 26G (FIG. 17). After dynamic action, coffee pod 24G has the same overall length as coffee pod 24A, 24B, and 24C respectively. Coffee pod 24G can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Coffee pod 24G has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of coffee pod 24G that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of coffee pod 24G without deforming. Waferoid 34G is a defined perimeter area that merges into pipette 23G of coffee pod 24G. The inside surface of pipette 23G and the top surface of waferoid 34G form a continuous surface that defines the open area of coffee pod 24G. Contour cap 18G can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Contour cap 18G has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18G that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18G without deforming. The top portion of contour cap 18G has tubette 17G that merges into relief area 38B that merges into discoid 28G. The inside surface of tubette 17G and the inside surface of relief area 38B and the top surface of discoid 28G form a continuous surface that defines the open area of contour cap 18G. Liquid cream E resides in cavity F that is created when coffee pod 24G and contour cap 18G are integrally affixed at tapered interference of pipette 23G and tubette 17G to form prepack 26G. Liquid cream E is pasteurized and coffee pod 24G and contour cap 18G are sterilized before filling cavity F with liquid cream E.

[0149] Embodiment number 7 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively except that elemental flanges are trimmed away from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively by using a cutting implement parallel to and under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively (bandsaw, hot wire, circular saw, waterjet, laser) that slices the flashing off liberating prepack(s) 26G from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively whereby the cutting implement is parallel to the planar face of flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively and is position so that the cutter will slice under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively yielding prepack 26G (flangeless). The top surface of coffee pod 24G and contour cap 18G are coplanar after trimming flashing 48 and flashing 50. The cutting implement or multi-unit 64A and 64B respectively would be stationary during the cutting operation utilizing a conveyor. Index pin(s) 44 and index pin(s) 46 respectively can be omitted from multi-unit 64A and multi-unit 64B respectively because conduit 20H is concentric to brew chamber 200PA.

[0150] Embodiment number 8 of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 18, 19, and 20. Shows two containers nested together to form an affixed integral unit or prepack 26H (FIG. 19) that has a size and shape that fits inside brew chamber 200PA shown in FIG. 20. Coffee pod 24H is formed utilizing 3D printing. Coffee pod 24H has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 300PA and penetrate coffee pod 24H without deforming. Waferoid 34H is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 200PA of waferoid 34H of coffee pod 24H. The perimeter of waferoid 34H merges into pipette 23H of coffee pod 24H that terminates perpendicular to central axis X. Bump 30F protrudes upwards in a continuous surface on the top planar surface of waferoid 34H (FIG. 58) that is centered to centroidal axis Y of brew spike bore 205PA. Looking at coffee pod 24H while inverted (FIG. 60) shows the inverse of bump 30F (FIG. 59) as dimple 32F (FIG. 60) on the bottom surface of waferoid 34H. Dimple 32F is the inverse fraternal twin of bump 32F and both share centroidal axis Y. Looking at coffee pod 24H through the open portion reveals bump 30F (FIG. 64). Looking at the outside of coffee pod 24H while inverted reveals dimple 32F (FIG. 65). Contour cap 18H is formed utilizing 3D printing. The inside surface of pipette 23H and the top surface of waferoid 34H and the top surface of bump 30F form a water-tight or continuous surface that defines the open area of coffee pod 24H. Contour cap 18H has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18H that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18H without deforming. The top surface of contour cap 18H is centered perpendicular to central axis X. Tubette 17A abruptly merges into sump 19E that is centered to central axis X. Tubette 17A and sump 19E form a continuous abrupt surface change that merges into conduit 20F (FIG. 58) and terminates at discoid 28F that is axially aligned to bump 30F that forms gap clearance A in FIG. 19. The inside surface of tubette 17H and the top surface of sump 19E and the inside surface of conduit 20F and the top surface of discoid 28F form a continuous surface that defines the open area of contour cap 18H. FIG. 19 displays liquid cream E that resides in cavity F that is created when coffee pod 24H and contour cap 18H are integrally affixed together to form prepack 26H. Coffee pod 24H and contour cap 18H are aligned to each other at central axis X and centroidal axis Y is parallel to central axis X. The size and shape of conduit 20F and discoid 28F has a perimeter and slope large enough for brew spike 300PA to pierce at centroidal axis Y of conduit 20F without touching the inside surface of conduit 20F to maximize the volume capacity of cavity F to maximize the volume of liquid cream E that can be stored in prepack 26H. In other words, minimizing the size and shape of conduit 20F (within parameter limits) minimizes the total displaced volume that is subtracted from the volume of cavity F since conduit 20F occupies mass inside cavity F. Thus, maximizing volume for liquid cream E can be achieved given the parameter limits of coffee cad 105PA (FIG. 71). Liquid cream E is pasteurized and coffee pod 24H and contour cap 18H are sterilized before filling cavity F with liquid cream E. The top portions of coffee pod 24H and contour cap 18H are bonded together after liquid organic matter (cream) has been added forming prepack 26H that protects liquid cream E from outside elements (moisture and oxygen) by hermetic action preserving shelf life.

[0151] Embodiment number 8 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively except that elemental flanges are trimmed away from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively by using a cutting implement parallel to and under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively (bandsaw, hot wire, circular saw, waterjet, laser) that slices the flashing off liberating prepack(s) 26H from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively whereby the cutting implement is parallel to the planar face of flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively and is position so that the cutter will slice under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively yielding prepack 26H (flangeless). The top surface of coffee pod 24H and contour cap 18H are coplanar after trimming flashing 48 and flashing 50. The cutting implement or multi-unit 64A and 64B respectively would be stationary during the cutting operation utilizing a conveyor.

[0152] Embodiment number 9 of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 21, 22, 23, and 24. Shows prepack 26I that fits inside surface of brew chamber 200PA shown in FIG. 23 with the exception that coffee pod 24I extends past rim 202PA before dynamic action of lowering the coffee brew machine cover is lowered into position whereby the extended length of coffee pod 24I is naturally compressed and collapses onto itself forming crush pack 42C (FIG. 24). The overall length of coffee pod 24I is extended to create cavity F for liquid cream E when coffee pod 24I and contour cap 18I are affixed together at tubette 17I and pipette 23I to form prepack 26I (FIG. 22). After dynamic action, coffee pod 24I has the same overall length as coffee pod 24A, 24B, and 24C respectively. Coffee pod 24I is formed utilizing 3D printing. Coffee pod 24I has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of coffee pod 24I that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of coffee pod 24I without deforming. Waferoid 34I is a defined perimeter area that merges into pipette 23I of coffee pod 24I. The inside surface of pipette 23I and the top surface of waferoid 34I form a continuous surface that defines the open area of coffee pod 24I. Contour cap 18I is formed utilizing 3D printing. Contour cap 18I has a determined material and cross-sectional width to form the shape of contour cap 18I that can yield to a strike of brew spike 300PA to allow piercing the outer surface of contour cap 18I without deforming. The top portion of contour cap 18I has tubette 17I that merges into relief area 38C that merges into discoid 28J. The inside surface of tubette 17I and the inside surface of relief area 38C and the top surface of discoid 28J form a continuous surface that defines the open area of contour cap 18I. Liquid cream E resides in cavity F that is created when coffee pod 24I and contour cap 18I are integrally affixed at tapered interference of pipette 23I and tubette 17I to form prepack 26I. Liquid cream E is pasteurized and coffee pod 24I and contour cap 18I are sterilized before filling cavity F with liquid cream E.

[0153] Embodiment number 9 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively except that elemental flanges are trimmed away from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively by using a cutting implement parallel to and under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively (bandsaw, hot wire, circular saw, waterjet, laser) that slices the flashing off liberating prepack(s) 26I from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively whereby the cutting implement is parallel to the planar face of flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively and is position so that the cutter will slice under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively yielding prepack 26I (flangeless). The top surface of coffee pod 24I and contour cap 18I are coplanar after trimming flashing 48 and flashing 50. The cutting implement or multi-unit 64A and 64B respectively would be stationary during the cutting operation utilizing a conveyor. Index pin(s) 44 and index pin(s) 46 respectively can be omitted from multi-unit 64A and multi-unit 64B respectively because conduit 20I is concentric to brew chamber 200PA.

[0154] Embodiment number 10 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 70. Shows two containers nested together to form prepack 26J that has a size and shape conforming to the inside surface of brew chamber 700PA and is concentric to central axis X respectively. Coffee pod 24J can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Coffee pod 24J has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 300PA and brew spike 800PA to penetrate waferoid 34J that is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 700PA of coffee pod 24J without deforming. The circumference of waferoid 34J merges into pipette 23J. Brew spike 300PA and brew spike 800PA are concentric to brew spike bore 701APA and brew spike bore 701BPA respectively. Brew spike 800PA is longer than brew spike 300PA increasing the length of tubular port 804PA compared to tubular port 304PA. Contour cap 18J can be formed out of impermeable plastics utilizing vacuum forming, injection molding, machining, casting, and additive technologies (i.e., 3D printing). Contour cap 18J has a determined material and cross-sectional width to allow the material to yield and give way to a strike from brew spike 800PA to penetrate discoid 28K that is centered perpendicular to central axis X of brew chamber 700PA of contour cap 18J without deforming. Sharp 301PA, cut-away 302PA, and port 303PA share the same characteristics to sharp 801PA, cut-away 802PA, and port 803PA. The outside portion of tubette 17J is affixed to the inside portion of pipette 23J to form an integral unit with cavity F therein.

[0155] Embodiment number 10 employs the same manufacturing techniques of embodiment number 1 that are comparable to the manufacturing techniques illustrated in FIG. 66 respectively except that elemental flanges are trimmed away from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively by using a cutting implement parallel to and under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively (bandsaw, hot wire, circular saw, waterjet, laser) that slices the flashing off liberating prepack(s) 26I from flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively whereby the cutting implement is parallel to the planar face of flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively and is position so that the cutter will slice under flashing 48 and flashing 50 respectively yielding prepack 26J (flangeless). The top surface of coffee pod 24J and contour cap 18J are coplanar after trimming flashing 48 and flashing 50. The cutting implement or multi-unit 64A and 64B respectively would be stationary during the cutting operation utilizing a conveyor. Index pin(s) 44 and index pin(s) 46 respectively can be omitted from multi-unit 64A and multi-unit 64B respectively because no indexing is required.

[0156] OperationFIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 70.

[0157] The manner of using embodiment number 2 incorporated into brew cartridge 52B (FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 29, and 30) requires the consumer to select brew cartridge 52B and insert it into brew chamber 200PA. The bottom surface of waferoid 34B of coffee pod 24B will land onto sharp 301PA as pictured in FIG. 29. Brew cartridge 52B is raised above rim 202PA due to brew spike 300PA protruding above the planar height area of rib 203PA. The transcript shown on lid 101PA depicts scribe arrow 62A and scribe arrow 62B pointing in opposite directions with annularly descriptive outcomes of choice printed around the circumference of lid 101PA. Dot 58B and dot 58C represent the perceived axial alignment to brew spike 300PA to dimple 32B or dimple 32C when brew cartridge 52B is manually turned in either direction according to desired outcome (i.e., coffee cream or black coffee). Dot 58B and dot 58C represent a division of lid 101PA into equal opposite sides separated into equal divisions by scribe line 60. Brew cartridge 52B is manually turned (left or right) until dimple 32B or dimple 32C intersects with sharp 301PA causing brew cartridge 52B to drop an incremental amount further into brew chamber 200PA that is perceived by the user indicating the exact placement of brew cartridge 52B in brew chamber 200PA prior to lowering the cover of a coffee brewing machine (not shown) to start a brewing process. Black coffee requires the consumer to choose dot 58C as brew cartridge 52B drops an incremental amount further into brew chamber 200PA that is perceived by the user indicating the exact placement before lowering the coffee machine cover. Coffee cream requires the consumer to choose dot 58B (FIG. 30) as brew cartridge 52B drops an incremental amount further into brew chamber 200PA that is perceived by the user indicating the exact placement before lowering the coffee machine cover.

[0158] The manner of using embodiment number 1 incorporated into brew cartridge 52A (FIGS. 1, 2, and 3) requires the consumer to select brew cartridge 52A and insert it into brew chamber 200PA. The bottom surface of waferoid 34A of coffee pod 24A will land onto sharp 301PA (substitute brew cartridge 52A in place of brew cartridge 52B in FIG. 29 for visualization respectively). Brew cartridge 52A is raised above rim 202PA due to brew spike 200PA protruding above the planar height area of rib 203PA. Brew cartridge 52A is manually turned (left or right) until dimple 32A intersects with sharp 301PA causing brew cartridge 52A to drop an incremental amount further into brew chamber 200PA that is perceived by the user indicating the exact placement of brew cartridge 52A in brew chamber 200PA prior to lowering the cover of the coffee brewing machine (not shown) to start the brewing process. Dot 58A is axially aligned with conduit 20A, discoid 28A, bump 30A, and dimple 32A (FIG. 3) to act as a visual aid for the consumer when rotating brew cartridge 52A into position.

[0159] The manner of using embodiment number 3 incorporated into brew cartridge 52C (FIGS. 7, 8, 9, 31, and 32) requires the consumer to select brew cartridge 52C and insert it into brew chamber 200PA. The bottom surface of waferoid 34C of coffee pod 24C of brew cartridge 52C will land onto sharp 301PA. Brew cartridge 52C is raised above rim 202PA due to brew spike 300PA protruding above the planar height area of rib 203PA (substitute brew cartridge 52C in place of brew cartridge 52B shown in FIG. 29 for visualization). The transcript shown on lid 101PA depicts scribe arrow 62A and scribe arrow 62B pointing in opposite directions with annularly descriptive outcomes of choice printed around the circumference of lid 101PA (FIGS. 29-32 respectively). Dot 58B and dot 58C represent the perceived axial alignment to brew spike 300PA to dimple 32C when brew cartridge 52C is manually turned in either direction according to desired outcome (i.e., black coffee or coffee cream). Dot 58B and dot 58C represent a division of lid 101PA into equal opposite sides separated into equal divisions by scribe line 60. Brew cartridge 52C is manually turned (left or right) until dimple 32D intersects with sharp 301PA causing brew cartridge 52C to drop an incremental amount further into brew chamber 200PA that is perceived by the user indicating the exact placement of brew cartridge 52C for brewing black coffee only. Zero clearance B allows only media flow C (FIG. 31) while restricting liquid cream E (FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 9 discoid 28D of conduit 20D is in intimate contact with bump 30D. This intimate contact between discoid 28D and bump 30D prevents liquid cream E (FIG. 8) from escaping the hermetically sealed cavity F of the assembled (welded) elements of coffee pod 24C and contour cap 18C of prepack 26C.

[0160] Consumer choice of coffee cream utilizing brew cartridge 52C requires a preparatory operation before brewing. First, a coffee cup (not shown) is placed directly under brew chamber 200PA and then brew cartridge 52C is inserted into brew chamber 200PA where it rests on sharp 301PA of brew spike 300PA. Brew cartridge 52C is manually turned until dimple 32D intersects with sharp 301PA causing brew cartridge 52C to drop an incremental amount further into brew chamber 200PA. The consumer is required to lower the cover of the coffee brewing machine (not shown) to pierce dimple 32D and discoid 28D to access conduit 20D to allow hot water from spike perforation 40 to flow through filter 103PA (during brewing) and exit brew chamber 200PA at media flow C (FIGS. 31 and 32). Second, the cover of the coffee brewing machine must be lifted again into the open position. Brew cartridge 52C is manually lifted above rim 202PA (substitute brew cartridge 52C for brew cartridge 52B in FIG. 29 for visualization) to clear the planar tip height of sharp 301PA. Brew cartridge 52C is subsequently turned towards dot 58B (approximate one-half turn precise indexing not required) proceeded by lowering the coffee brewing machine cover to pierce waferoid 34C twice allowing liquid cream E to escape through brew spike 300PA where it enters port 303PA and passes through tubular port 304PA into the cup below. The brew cycle can now be started. The manner of using embodiment number 4 incorporated into brew cartridge 54 (FIGS. 10, 11, 25, and 26) requires a cup (not shown) to be placed under brew chamber 200PA. The consumer is to select brew cartridge 54 and insert it into brew chamber 200PA. The bottom surface of waferoid 34D of coffee pod 24D rest on sharp 301PA of brew spike 300PA. Brew cartridge 54 is raised above rim 202PA due to brew spike 300PA protruding above the planar height area of rib 203PA. The consumer lowers the coffee brew machine cover (not shown) onto brew cartridge 54. The lowering action of the coffee brew machine cover applies downward pressure to brew cartridge 54. As downward pressure is applied, cavity F begins to pressurize preventing bellows 36 from collapsing allowing sharp 301PA to pierce waferoid 34D. Brew cartridge 54 immediately drops into brew chamber 200PA and makes intimate contact with seal 400PA resting on raised portion 204PA. Liquid cream E enters port 303PA under metered pressure and flows through tubular port 304PA into the cup below. The internal pressure in cavity F is released as bellows 36 is allowed to operate correctly and collapse with consistent dynamic compression allowing sharp 301PA to pierce discoid 28I of contour cap 18D. Relief area 38A allows discoid 28I of contour cap 18D to contact waferoid 34D of coffee pod 24D without interference from bellows 36.

[0161] The operator proceeds to start the brew cycle. Hot water will flow through spike perforation 40 and percolate through the coffee grounds (not shown) contained by filter 103PA. The percolated media drips into contour cap 18D and drains into port 303PA and passes through tubular port 204PA into the cup below. A stirring effect occurs as hot coffee falls into the cup of cream below obviating the need to stir the beverage with an implement (spoon) to homogenize the cream into the coffee. Once the brew cycle is completed the beverage of coffee cream is ready to enjoy.

[0162] The manner of using embodiment number 5 incorporated into brew cartridge 56 (FIGS. 12, 13, 27, and 28) requires a cup (not shown) to be placed under brew chamber 200PA. The consumer is to select brew cartridge 56 and insert it into brew chamber 200PA. Waferoid 34E of coffee pod 24E rest on sharp 301PA of brew spike 300PA. Brew cartridge 56 is raised above rim 202PA due to brew spike 300PA protruding above the planar height area of rib 203PA. The consumer lowers the coffee brew machine cover onto brew cartridge 56. The lowering action of the coffee brew machine cover applies downward pressure to brew cartridge 56. As downward pressure is applied, cavity F begins to pressurize preventing allowing sharp 301PA to pierce waferoid 34E. Brew cartridge 56 immediately drops into brew chamber 200PA and makes intimate contact with seal 400PA resting on raised portion 204PA. Liquid cream E enters port 303PA under metered pressure and flows through tubular port 304PA into the cup below. The internal pressure in cavity F is released as crush pack 42A is naturally formed as coffee pod 24E is forced to collapse allowing sharp 301PA to pierce discoid 28H of contour cap 18E without interference from crush pack 42A.

[0163] The operator proceeds to start the brew cycle. Hot water will flow through spike perforation 40 and percolate through the coffee grounds (not shown) contained by filter 103PA. The percolated media drips into contour cap 18E and drains into port 303PA and passes through tubular port 204PA into the cup below. A stirring effect occurs as hot coffee falls into the cup of cream below obviating the need to stir the beverage with an implement (spoon) to homogenize the cream into the coffee. Once the brew cycle is completed the beverage of coffee cream is ready to enjoy.

[0164] The manner of using embodiment number 6 requires a cup (not shown) to be placed under brew chamber 200PA and utilizes prepack 26F in cooperation with plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA (FIGS. 14, 15, and 33). Prepack 26F is lowered into brew chamber 200PA and the operator is to turn prepack 26F either clockwise or counterclockwise until the operator feels the tactile drop of prepack 26F as sharp 301PA of brew spike 300PA contacts dimple 32E. The operator then places plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA onto the open portion of prepack 26F.

[0165] It should be noted that prepack 26F will perform in the exact same manner regardless whether plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA is utilized. Using prepack 26F in a solitary fashion will result in liquid cream E entering port 303PA and passing through tubular port 304PA into the cup below. Subsequently starting a brew cycle will allow hot water to drip into the open portion of contour cap 18F and pass through conduit 20E and drain into brew spike 200PA into the cup below. Other dry media can be substituted for plastic/foil lid 101PAR welded to filter 103PA such as a tea bag placed into the open portion of contour cap 18F.

[0166] The operator then lowers the cover of a coffee brewing machine that applies pressure to plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA that transfers to prepack 26F. This action allows sharp 301PA to pierce dimple 32E and discoid 28F. Waferoid 34F of prepack 26F rest on rib 203PA. The top portion of prepack 26F will be level with rim 202PA. Liquid cream E enters port 303PA and flows through tubular port 304PA of brew spike 300PA into the cup below. The percolated media drips into contour cap 18F and drain into port 303PA and pass through tubular port 204PA into the cup below. A stirring effect occurs as hot coffee falls into the cup of cream below obviating the need to stir the beverage with an implement (spoon) to homogenize the cream into the coffee. Once the brew cycle is completed the beverage of coffee cream is ready to enjoy.

[0167] The manner of using embodiment number 7 requires a cup (not shown) to be placed under brew chamber 200PA and utilizes prepack 26G in cooperation with plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA (FIGS. 16, 17, 34, and 35). Prepack 26G is lowered into brew chamber 200PA. The operator then places plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA onto the open portion of prepack 26G. The consumer lowers the coffee brew machine cover onto prepack 26G. The lowering action of the coffee brew machine cover applies downward pressure to prepack 26G. As downward pressure is applied, cavity F begins to pressurize allowing sharp 301PA to pierce waferoid 34G. Prepack 26G immediately drops into brew chamber 200PA and makes intimate contact with seal 400PA resting on raised portion 204PA. Liquid cream E enters port 303PA under metered pressure and flows through tubular port 304PA into the cup below. The internal pressure in cavity F is released and crush pack 42B is naturally formed as coffee pod 24G is forced to collapse allowing sharp 301PA to pierce discoid 28G of contour cap 18G as discoid 28G of contour cap 18G contacts waferoid 34G of coffee pod 24G without interference from crush pack 42B.

[0168] It should be noted that prepack 26G will perform in the exact same manner regardless whether plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA is utilized. Using prepack 26G in a solitary fashion will result in liquid cream E entering port 303PA and passing through tubular port 304PA into the cup below. Subsequently starting a brew cycle will allow hot water to drip into the open portion of contour cap 18G and enter port 303PA and pass through tubular port 304PA drain into brew spike 200PA into the cup below. Other dry media can be substituted for plastic/foil lid 101PA welded to filter 103PA such as a tea bag placed into the open portion of contour cap 18F.

[0169] The operator proceeds to start the brew cycle. Hot water will flow through spike perforation 40 and percolate through the coffee grounds (not shown) contained by filter 103PA. The percolated media drips into contour cap 18G and drains into port 303PA and passes through tubular port 204PA into the cup below. A stirring effect occurs as hot coffee falls into the cup of cream below obviating the need to stir the beverage with an implement (spoon) to homogenize the cream into the coffee. Once the brew cycle is completed the beverage of coffee cream is ready to enjoy.

[0170] The manner of using embodiment number 8 requires a cup (not shown) to be placed under brew chamber 200PA and utilizes prepack 26H (FIGS. 18, 19, and 20). Prepack 26H is lowered into brew chamber 200PA and the operator is to turn prepack 26H either clockwise or counterclockwise until the operator feels the tactile drop of prepack 26H as sharp 301PA of brew spike 300PA contacts dimple 32F. The operator then places a tea bag or other suitable dry filtered media into the open portion of prepack 26H. The operator then lowers the cover of a coffee brewing machine (not shown) that applies pressure to the top surface of prepack 26H. This action allows sharp 301PA to pierce dimple 32F and discoid 28F. Waferoid 34H of prepack 26H rest on rib 203PA. The top portion of prepack 26H will be level with rim 202PA. Liquid cream E enters port 303PA and flows through tubular port 304PA of brew spike 300PA into the cup below. The percolated media drips into contour cap 18F and drain into port 303PA and pass through tubular port 204PA into the cup below. A stirring effect occurs as hot coffee falls into the cup of cream below obviating the need to stir the beverage with an implement (spoon) to homogenize the cream into the coffee. Once the brew cycle is completed the beverage of coffee cream is ready to enjoy.

[0171] The manner of using embodiment number 9 requires a cup (not shown) to be placed under brew chamber 200PA and utilizes prepack 26I in cooperation with a tea bag (not shown) (FIGS. 21, 22, 23, and 24). Prepack 26I is lowered into brew chamber 200PA. The operator then places a tea bag into the open portion of prepack 26I. The consumer lowers the coffee brew machine cover (not shown) onto prepack 26I. The lowering action of the coffee brew machine cover applies downward pressure to prepack 26I. As downward pressure is applied, cavity F begins to pressurize allowing sharp 301PA to pierce waferoid 34I. Prepack 26I immediately drops into brew chamber 200PA and makes intimate contact with seal 400PA resting on raised portion 204PA. Liquid cream E enters port 303PA under metered pressure and flows through tubular port 304PA into the cup below. The internal pressure in cavity F is released and crush pack 42C is naturally formed as coffee pod 24I is forced to collapse allowing sharp 301PA to pierce discoid 28J of contour cap 18I as the bottom surface discoid 28J contacts the top surface of contour cap 18I and the bottom surface of contour cap 18I contacts the top surface of waferoid 34I of coffee pod 24I without interference from crush pack 42C.

[0172] The operator proceeds to start the brew cycle. Hot water will flow through spike perforation 40 and percolate through the tea bag (not shown). The percolated media drips into contour cap 18I and drains into port 303PA and passes through tubular port 204PA into the cup below. A stirring effect occurs as hot tea falls into the cup of cream below obviating the need to stir the beverage with an implement (spoon) to homogenize the cream into the tea. Once the brew cycle is completed the beverage of tea cream is ready to enjoy.

[0173] The manner of using embodiment number 10 requires a cup (not shown) to be placed under brew chamber 700PA and utilizes prepack 26J (FIG. 70). Prepack 26J is lowered into brew chamber 700PA. The operator then places plastic/foil lid 101PA assembled to filter 103PA onto the top open portion of prepack 26J. Filter 103PA is suspended above discoid 28K for brew spike 800PA clearance. It should be noted that a tea bag or other equivalent dry media can be placed into the open portion of prepack 26J.

[0174] The consumer lowers the coffee brew machine cover (not shown) onto prepack 26J. The lowering action of the coffee brew machine cover applies downward pressure to prepack 26J. Waferoid 34J is simultaneously struck by sharp 301PA and sharp 801PA of brew spike 300PA and brew spike 800PA respectively. Discoid 28K is struck by sharp 801PA when the lowering action of the coffee brew machine cover is completely closed. Liquid cream (not shown) enters port 303PA and flows through tubular port 304PA into the cup below.

[0175] The operator proceeds to start the brew cycle. Hot water will flow through spike perforation 40 and percolate through. The percolated media drips into contour cap 18J and drains into port 803PA and passes through tubular port 804PA into the cup below. A stirring effect occurs as hot coffee falls into the cup of cream below obviating the need to stir the beverage with an implement (spoon) to homogenize the cream into the coffee. Once the brew cycle is completed the beverage of coffee cream is ready to enjoy.

Advantages

[0176] From the description above, several advantages of my hybrid brew cartridge become evident: [0177] (a) Product development is substantially simplified using proven manufacturing methods available for efficient production. Funding product development is substantially simplified for financial investors due to minimized custom tooling needed to produce the product. Product growth is significantly easier to manage because cash flow is reduced. Proven commodity components and design allow better control over inventory cost with economies of scale for production runs. [0178] (b) Consumer confidence is bolstered by the fact that the product is affiliated with a growing successful market for coffee brewing machines. Consumer confidence is reinforced by the fact of knowing that the product is straightforward and easy to understand and use. [0179] (c) Product satisfaction and fulfillment is honored by the ergonomic approach to beverage brewing and consumption. Effortless fulfillment is achieved by the synergist effect when using the product for consumers that desire more.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0180] Accordingly, the reader will see that the new hybrid brew cartridge device of this invention can be used to address the associated limitations of brewing a cup of coffee. In addition, the method of fulfilling a meaningful and satisfying coffee brewing experience is done so under a seamless interface between this invention and the individual user. Furthermore, the new hybrid brew cartridge has the additional advantages in that: [0181] it permits flexibility of suppliers relied upon to manufacture the product, ensures that competitive pricing is available, and provides insurance against shortages and price increases. [0182] it permits accelerated market acceptance through successful product affiliation. Using proven manufacturing methods in association with proven market success affiliation decreases sales resistance by consumers. [0183] it permits coffee brewing fulfillment to a wide range of individuals that use cream in their coffee.

[0184] Although the description above contains much specificity, this should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently listed embodiments of this invention. For example, prepack 26A is not required to be conical and annular. It could be hexagonal with tapered side walls or square with tapered side walls provided it fits inside the parameter limit of brew chamber 200PA. Likewise, bellows 36 are not required to be annular and they could be hexagonal or square. Contour cap 18A does not require an annular convex sump, it could be a planar bottom portion that matches the side wall profile such as a hexagonal or square with tapered side walls. Conduit 20A does not require a conical shape, it could be hexagonal or square with tapered side walls. It should be noted that the above examples can be manufactured with different methods that would obviate manufacturing requirements for drafted side walls for ejection of parts. For example, 3D printing does not require draft to be added to side walls. Thus, side walls could be exactly perpendicular to the planar bottom or top portions provided it fits inside brew chamber 200PA. It should be said that the physical examination of brew chamber 200PA reveals that it is suitable for injection molding with proper draft angles included for mold ejection. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the examples given.