Patent ID: 6814990
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: A23L,A47G,B65D

Abstract:
A beverage system comprising:a plurality of capsules each containing an individual single-serving size portion of flavored beverage concentrate capable of being combined with liquid to make a beverage, said plurality of capsules including at least two different capsules containing different portions of flavored beverage concentrates capable of making different beverages, the at least two different capsules being visually distinguishable; an outer cup having a bottom wall and a side wall defining an opening opposite the bottom wall, said outer cup being capable of serving said beverage; an inner cup having a bottom wall and a sidewall defining an opening opposite the bottom wall, said inner cup being removably disposed within said outer cup, said inner cup containing said plurality of capsules; and a removable lid disposed on said outer cup to contain said inner cup and said plurality of capsules, said lid having a first configuration when secured to said outer cup that prevents the beverage from exiting the outer cup and a second configuration when secured to said outer cup that permits the beverage to exit the outer cup, said lid being rotatable relative to said outer cup between the configuration permitting the beverage to exit said outer cup and the configuration preventing the beverage from exiting said outer cup.