Patent Publication Number: US-11659954-B2

Title: System, apparatus, and method for preparing a beverage cartridge

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application relates to and claims priority as a continuation from U.S. Ser. No. 15/778,610 (allowed) filed May 23, 2018, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     U.S. Ser. No. 15/778,610 is a § 317 national phase of Ser. No.: PCT/US2016/063702 filed Nov. 23, 2016 the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference, which in turn claims priority from U.S. Prov. Ser. No. 62/258,561 filed Nov. 23, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to system, apparatus and method for manual preparation of single-serve beverage cartridges. More particularly, the present invention provides a system and apparatus that allows the preparation of single-use brewing cartridges in a convenient counter-suitable construction while sealing cartridges for longer term storage. 
     Description of the Related Art 
     Industrial applications of brewing cartridges include the those cartridges provided in the form of pre-made K-Cup® (a trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., Vermont USA) and Pods® (a trademark of Nescafe) by the for use in industrial and personal-use brewing systems. Recently consumer-based individual use brewing devices have been developed which allow the use of the conventional cartridges in a home-based environment. Typically, the providing company decides upon a particular blend of brewing material (coffee, tea, and beverage) based upon market research. On large scale operations, and with such limited options, it is impossible for an individual consumer or user to select their own individual flavor and taste. Ultimately, the consumer must choose from limited industrial-selected options and is deprived of the ability to self-determine their preferred mix. 
     The use of individually-fillable multi-use cartridge components also exist, with a type of openable hinged cover. These devices are small to hold and therefore awkward to fill by hand, often creating spills. As a further detriment to such self-filling multi-use cartridges the components are retained, but are not fully sealed from air or moisture degradation between a fill-time and a use-time for the individual. Often the closing-lid will open unintentionally. As a further detriment, exposure of coffee, tea, and other beverage components to humidity, temperature, and the effect of long term storage between uses has a substantial detrimental impact on flavor. Finally, because of their complex-multi-use construction requirements, such multi-use cartridge components are also expensive relative to the marginal component cost of single-use cartridge components. As a result, a consumer desiring a custom blend has only the option of an expensive multi-use cartridge that poorly seals and may open intentionally. 
     It is also understood that commercially available single-use cartridges such as a K-Cup® and Nescafe Pods® are very expensive on a per-volume basis relative to the commodity cost of the contents. For example, a 64 oz container of common coffee may have a cost of $5.00 at discount, whereas a single-use cartridge (containing approximately 0.30 oz) old commercially may have a unit cost of $1.25-$2.25 each. Similar expense comparisons also exist for other brewing components, e.g., tea, hot chocolate, blends, etc. 
     Accordingly, there is a need for one of a system, an apparatus, and a method for preparing and fully sealing single-use custom-blendable cartridges that may operate within known consumer systems and overcome at least one of the detriments noted above. 
     ASPECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In response, it is now recognized that a beverage cartridge preparation system and method of using the same can allow a consumer to provide a self-selected brewing component that addresses one of the concerns noted herein and provides an improved consumer experience and convenience. 
     The present invention provides a system for beverage cartridge preparation that allows users to self-select, fill, and seal single use cartridges with improved convenience and for long term storage. The system includes a cartridge handling system and a cartridge filling system operative relative to a cartridge to be filled. The cartridge handling system is mobile relative to operative members of the cartridge filling system. Adaptive mechanisms allows manual filling, packing, and sealing of a plurality of cartridge shapes. 
     The present invention additionally provides a system or apparatus or method for beverage cartridge preparation that allows mobility relative to step-by-step operative members of the cartridge filling system and one or more single use cartridges to be filled and sealed. Adaptive cartridge shapes and components are provided to fit a particular preparation system. Adaptive and alterative mechanisms for the systems and aspects herein allow convenient manual filling, packing, and sealing of a plurality of single cartridges. 
     According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a manually operated beverage cartridge filling and sealing device. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system that contains a single or multiple containers for one or more beverage ingredients (coffee, tea, or other flavored powdered fillers). 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system wherein each canister has adjustable output to distribute to a target beverage cartridge with a predetermined amount of beverage ingredient filler. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system wherein the adjustable output canister gives a user an ability to adjust and select a beverage filler, or mix of fillers or blends, that results in changes in strength and flavors. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system wherein the device utilizes one or more of a supply of beverage cartridge containers that are filled by a user with a user-pre-determined amount of a beverage filler. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system wherein a filled beverage cartridge is sealed with a cover in a non-limiting manner, which may include but is not limited to thermal sealing, sonic sealing, adhesive sealing, friction sealing, crimp (bending) sealing, and other sealing methods known to those in the sealing technological arts. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system wherein alternative cartridge shapes may be filled and sealed, and may as a non-limiting example have a uniquely shaped lower portion of a cartridge side-wall which may be provided to fit only a selected cartridge preparation system. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system wherein a portion of a cartridge may be provided that is adaptive to a conventional single cup or pod beverage machine thereby allowing the use of a prepared beverage cartridge with conventional brewing systems and preparation machines. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system wherein a resulting prepared sealed beverage cartridge may be provided from a plurality of pre-packaged beverage containers containing beverage ingredients which produce a beverage containing one or more beverage ingredients. 
     According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, comprising: a frame member providing a support base spaced from a top support portion; at least one removable sealed container on said top support portion for securely retaining and dispensment of a brewing component during a use into said beverage cartridge; a cartridge handling system on said support base for positioning an empty said beverage cartridge in one of filling position, a packing position, and a sealing position along said support base; a cartridge filling system positioned above said cartridge handling system and relative to said removable sealed container for accessing said brewing component during a filling use; said cartridge handling system further comprising: at least one movement guide apparatus for moving a portion of said cartridge handling system relative to said removable sealed container and returning to a filling position with a selected volume of said brewing component; a filling apparatus for guiding said selected volume of said brewing component from said cartridge handling system into an interior of said beverage cartridge while said beverage cartridge is in said filling position; a motion apparatus containing a pivoting handle mechanism and operative to drive a packing apparatus portion of said cartridge handling system into a filled said beverage cartridge to pack said brewing component while said beverage cartridge is in said packing position; and a sealing apparatus also operative relative to said motion apparatus, and operative to provide a sealing of said beverage cartridge while said beverage cartridge is in said sealing position. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: at least one urging spring member in said motion apparatus providing a lifting of said pivoting handle system relative to a pivot point; said pivot point being positioned between said support base and said top support; and at least one connecting member joining said at least one urging spring member to said pivoting handle system thereby enabling said pivoting handle system to pivot about said pivot point and providing a motion of said portion of said cartridge handling system relative to said removable sealed container. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a cover member for sealing said beverage cartridge following said steps of filling and packing; said cover member being one of a foil cover, a friction sealing cover, a plastic cover, a paper cover, an adhesive cover, a crimping cover, and a combination of one or more of said covers; and said sealing apparatus further comprising operative means to seal said cover member to a top portion of said beverage cartridge using at least one of a friction sealing, a thermal sealing, a sonic sealing, an adhesive sealing, and combinations of more than one of these sealing steps. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a mobile cartridge support for supporting said beverage cartridge relative to said filling apparatus, said packing apparatus, and said sealing apparatus; and a movement guide mechanism providing a guided positioning of said mobile cartridge support relative to said filling position, said packing position, and said sealing position along said support base during said use. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a cartridge size guide for adaptively positioning within said mobile cartridge support to adaptively size an opening in said mobile cartridge support to receive and support differently shaped beverage cartridges. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a cartridge packing adjustment member for adaptively adjusting a size of said packer apparatus member to pack said dispensed brewing component within differently shaped beverage cartridges. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a filling adjustable insert for adaptively positioning within said cartridge filling system and for adaptively sizing a received and a dispensed amount of said brewing component from said removable containers to said filling apparatus so as to adapt said system to differently shaped beverage cartridges. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, a kit for preparing a beverage cartridge, comprising: a bounding container for containing a system for preparing a beverage cartridge during one of a transport, a sale, and a storage thereof; a frame member providing a support base spaced from a top support portion; at least one removably sealed container on said top support portion for securely retaining and dispensment of a brewing component during a use into said beverage cartridge; a cartridge handling system on said support base for positioning an empty said beverage cartridge in one of filling position, a packing position, and a sealing position along said support base; a cartridge filling system positioned above said cartridge handling system and relative to said removably sealed container for accessing said brewing component during a filling use of said system for preparing; at least one brewing cartridge; said cartridge handling system further comprising: at least one movement guide apparatus for moving a portion of said cartridge handling system relative to said removable sealed container and returning to a filling position with a selected volume of said brewing component; a filling apparatus for guiding said selected volume of said brewing component from said cartridge handling system into an interior of said beverage cartridge while said beverage cartridge is in said filling position; a motion apparatus containing a pivoting handle mechanism and operative to drive a packing apparatus portion of said cartridge handling system into a filled said beverage cartridge to pack said brewing component while said beverage cartridge is in said packing position; and a sealing apparatus also operative relative to said motion apparatus, and operative to provide a sealing of said beverage cartridge while said beverage cartridge is in said sealing position. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a kit for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a cover member for sealing said beverage cartridge following steps of filling and packing; said cover member being one of a foil cover, a friction sealing cover, a plastic cover, a paper cover, a crimping cover, and a combination of one or more of said covers; and said sealing apparatus further comprising operative means to seal said cover member to a top portion of said beverage cartridge using at least one of a friction sealing, a thermal sealing, a sonic sealing, an adhesive sealing, and combinations of more than one of these sealing steps. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a kit for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a mobile cartridge support for supporting said beverage cartridge relative to said filling apparatus, said packing apparatus, and said sealing apparatus; and a movement guide mechanism providing a guided positioning of said mobile cartridge support relative to said filling position, said packing position, and said sealing position along said support base during said use. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a kit for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a cartridge size guide for adaptively positioning within said mobile cartridge support to adaptively size an opening in said mobile cartridge support to receive and support differently shaped beverage cartridges. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a kit for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a cartridge packing adjustment member for adaptively adjusting a size of said packer apparatus member to pack said dispensed brewing component within differently shaped beverage cartridges. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a kit for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a filling adjustable insert for adaptively positioning within said cartridge filling system and for adaptively sizing a received and a dispensed amount of said brewing component from said removable containers to said filling apparatus so as to adapt said system to differently shaped beverage cartridges. 
     According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a filling of a beverage cartridge, comprising the steps of: providing a frame member providing a support base spaced from a top support portion; providing at least one removably sealed container on said top support portion for securely retaining and dispensment of a brewing component during a use into said beverage cartridge; providing a cartridge handling system on said support base for positioning an empty said beverage cartridge in one of filling position, a packing position, and a sealing position along said support base; providing a cartridge filling system positioned above said cartridge handling system and relative to said removably sealed container for accessing said brewing component during a filling use of said system for preparing; providing at least one brewing cartridge; said cartridge handling system further comprising: at least one movement guide apparatus for moving a portion of said cartridge handling system relative to said removable sealed container and returning to a filling position with a selected volume of said brewing component; a filling apparatus for guiding said selected volume of said brewing component from said cartridge handling system into an interior of said beverage cartridge while said beverage cartridge is in said filling position; a motion apparatus containing a pivoting handle mechanism and operative to drive a packing apparatus portion of said cartridge handling system into a filled said beverage cartridge to pack said brewing component while said beverage cartridge is in said packing position; and a sealing apparatus also operative relative to said motion apparatus, and operative to provide a sealing of said beverage cartridge while said beverage cartridge is in said sealing position. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, comprising: a cartridge handling system and a cartridge filling system, positioned along a common central axis, the cartridge handling system operative to rotationally support a beverage cartridge to be filed relative to the the common central axis, the cartridge filling system further comprising: a fill cavity assembly and a dispensing reservoir, the dispensing reservoir rotationally fixed relative to the central axis on a top side thereof and bounding a volume for containing a material to be dispensed, the dispensing reservoir having a reservoir opening for dispensing the material to be dispensed therethrough during a use, the fill cavity assembly being rotationally operative relative to the common central axis and the dispensing reservoir during a use, the fill cavity assembly including a top plate assembly having a top plate opening proximate the reservoir opening and being adjustably secured to a fill plate assembly defining a fill plate cavity opening cooperating with the top plate opening during the use, means for adjusting a volume of the fill plate cavity relative to the top plate opening including a dam member whereby a volume of the fill plate cavity is adjustable by the dam member extending from the top plate assembly, a bottom plate assembly secured on the common central axis and contacting the fill plate assembly opposite the top plate assembly, and the bottom plate assembly bounding a bottom plate opening available to the fill plate cavity during the use. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a trap door assembly pivotable relative to the central axis and containing a trap door and a trap door dog fixed on a trap door shaft, and the trap door slidably contacting the bottom plate assembly and operatively covering or revealing the bottom plate opening during the use for dispensement of the material to be dispensed into the beverage cartridge. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a beverage cartridge carrier rotationally pivotable relative to the common central axis during the use, the beverage cartridge carrier pivotable between the bottom plate assembly and a support base for the system, and the beverage cartridge carrier further comprising: at least one supporting member supporting the beverage cartridge to be filled. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a beverage cartridge carrier rotationally pivotable relative to the common central axis during the use, the beverage cartridge carrier pivotable at a level between the bottom plate assembly and a support base for the system, and the beverage cartridge carrier further comprising: at least one supporting member supporting the beverage cartridge to be filled. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a lever arm assembly for operating the cartridge handling system and the cartridge filling system relative to the common central axis during the use. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a lid sealing assembly, further comprising: a lid press member extending downwardly away from the bottom plate assembly, toward the base support, above a rotational level of the beverage cartridge and radially distant from the common central axis. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the lid sealing assembly, further comprises: a cup lifting assembly extending upwardly from the support base and radially distant from the common central axis. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the lever arm assembly rotationally engages the cartridge handling system and cartridge filling system, the lever arm assembly further optionally engages the cup lifting assembly during the use. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the beverage cartridge includes a bottom side recess geometry, and the cup lifting assembly protruding geometry shaped for cooperative engagement with the bottom side recess geometry during the use. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a trap door assembly pivotable relative to the central axis and containing a trap door and a trap door dog fixed on a trap door shaft, and the trap door slidably contacting the bottom plate assembly and operatively covering or revealing the bottom plate opening during the use for dispensement of the material to be dispensed into the beverage cartridge. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the top plate assembly and the fill plate assembly pivotably mounted to a a first pivot axis member collinear with the common central axis, the trap door assembly operably mounted to a second pivot axis member collinear with the common central axis, and the beverage cartridge carrier rotationally pivotable relative to a third pivot axis member collinear with the common central axis. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the lever assembly operatively engages the first pivot axis member in an angular tilting manner relative to a tilting pivot, and the lever assembly operatively engages the second pivot axis member during the use. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: an ejection mechanism operative to remove the beverage cartridge from the a beverage cartridge carrier after a filling and during the use, and the ejection mechanism further includes a curved contact for a sliding contact and lifting engagement of the filled beverage cartridge following the use during a rotation of the beverage cartridge carrier. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the at least one supporting member includes a beverage cartridge support profile cooperatively shaped to correspond to an exterior profile of the beverage cartridge, whereby the beverage cartridge carrier provides a secure support. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the beverage cartridge carrier further comprises at least four supporting members operative to support respectively four beverage cartridges to be filled. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a directional control system on the beverage cartridge carrier, a spring-urged engagement mechanism in the directional control system engaging a non-interfering surface of the beverage cartridge carrier during a use rotation thereof, and engaging respective engagement profiles on the non-interfering surface, whereby the beverage cartridge carrier rotates in only one direction about the comment central axis during the use. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, further comprising: a beverage cartridge carrier secured relative to the common central axis during the use, the beverage cartridge carrier positioned at a level between the bottom plate assembly and a support base for the system, and the beverage cartridge carrier further comprising: at least one supporting member supporting the beverage cartridge to be filled in a releaseably guiding manner. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge, wherein: the support base, further comprises a rotating member having a one direction catch mechanism ensuring direction about the common central axis in one direction, and a lower common level and an upper level on the support base, the upper level being radially arrayed relative to the common central axis, and a sloped transition between the lower common level to the upper level sufficient to guide a beverage cartridge to be sealed during the use, whereby during the use, a rotation of the support base urges relative to the supporting member drives a respective the beverage cartridge from the lower common level to the upper level. 
     According to another alternative and non-limiting aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for preparing a beverage cartridge: further comprising: a lid sealing assembly, further comprising: a lid press member extending downwardly away from the bottom plate assembly, toward the base support, above a level of the beverage cartridge and radially distant from the common central axis, and the lid press member positioned to receive an external lid for sealing and to urge the lid onto the beverage cartridge as the beverage cartridge is urged onto the upper level of the base plate. 
     The above and other alternative and adaptive aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals designate the same elements. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective front illustration of an alternative system for preparing a beverage cartridge provided in a bounded kit arrangement with one or more cartridges, guides and components. 
         FIG.  2 A  is an exemplary front view of an outer housing of the proposed invention having a general contour about a center pivot axis indicator.  FIG.  2 B  is an exemplary inner support illustration of the housing of the proposed invention noting general support column and container location relative to a center pivot axis indicator. 
         FIG.  3 A  is a top view of a lid member formed of a generally laminar material.  FIG.  3 B  is a side view of an exemplary adaptive cup or cartridge assembly of the proposed invention in combination with the lid.  FIG.  3 C  is a bottom view of the exemplary adaptive cup or cartridge as shown in  FIG.  3 B . 
         FIG.  4 A  is a partial exploded view of selected internal components of the proposed invention in wide array.  FIG.  4 B  is a partial exploded view of selected internal components of the proposed invention in a further assembled, but still partial exploded, array. As section along cup carrier  600  is shown at  FIG.  4 A- 4 A  noting the supporting contour of cup supporting members  602  engaging cup or cartridge  301 . 
         FIG.  5 A  is a perspective side view of a cup carrier of the present invention. 
         FIG.  5 B  is an illustrated side view of a cup carrier with an exemplary cup cartridge in an insert position. 
         FIG.  6 A  is a top view of a top plate member with the adjustment arm extended before being bent (with force) to a final form.  FIG.  6 B  is a side view of  FIG.  6 A  noting the limit plate extension.  FIG.  6 C  is a perspective view of the top plate member of  FIG.  6 A , now with the adjustment arm bent perpendicular (see arrow) to the main plate surface.  FIG.  6 D  is a side view of  FIG.  6 C  with the adjustment arm bent downwardly and with the limit plate extension shown. 
         FIG.  7 A  is a side view of the assembly combination of the top plate, the fill plate, and the bottom plate in combination about the axis.  FIG.  7 B  is a perspective view of the assembly combination in  FIG.  7 A . 
         FIG.  8 A  is a partial assembly exploded view of the mechanism illustrating engagement of a lift-assembly by a sliding engagement of the lever arm for cup sealing.  FIG.  8 B  is a partial assembly exploded view, as in  FIG.  8 A , with the lever arm listing the lift assembly to press the lid seal to the cup top rim. 
         FIG.  9 A  is an alternative cup handing and sealing arrangement having a guiding contour form on a bottom support element elevated relative to a cup carrier.  FIG.  9 B  is a top view of the radially arranged guiding contour on the bottom support.  FIG.  9 C  is a perspective view of the bottom support element in  FIGS.  9 A and  9 B  noting the radially arranged guiding contour to lift the cup relative to cup carrier and into a lid sealing contact. 
         FIG.  10 A  is an exemplary schematic layout of selected elements and positions in axial alignment in the proposed invention performing a cavity-filling process at specified steps and positions.  FIG.  10 B , continues from  FIG.  10 A , wherein  FIG.  10 B  is an exemplary schematic layout of selected elements and positions in axial alignment in the proposed invention performing a cup- or cartridge-filling process. It will be understood that selected steps on each column occur relative to the relative position of the lever to the respective axes of rotation. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps. The drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale. The word ‘couple’ and similar terms do not necessarily denote direct and immediate connections, but also include connections through intermediate elements or devices. For purposes of convenience and clarity only, directional (up/down, etc.) or motional (forward/back, etc.) terms may be used with respect to the drawings. These and similar directional terms should not be construed to limit the scope in any manner. It will also be understood that other embodiments may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present invention, and that the detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and that elements may be differently positioned, or otherwise noted as in the appended claims without requirements of the written description being required thereto. 
     Various operations may be described as multiple discrete operations in turn, in a manner that may be helpful in understanding embodiments of the present invention; however, the order of description should not be construed to imply that these operations are order dependent. 
       FIG.  1    provides a system and apparatus  100  for preparing a beverage cartridge  80 A which may be any type of conventional empty cartridge or an innovative or custom type of cartridge or cup shape or cup form without limitation thereto. A frame  1  for system  100  includes a base  2  and a back support member  3  projecting upward therefrom relative to a support surface and to provide a top support  4  for supporting one or more respective removable filler and dispenser containers F 1 , F 2 . 
     It will be understood that respective removable filler and dispenser containers F 1 , F 2  are not limited in number (more than one is permitted) and they may be removable from or secured to frame  1  and top support  4 . Additionally, each may be of any convenient and adaptive shape without limitation so as to improve nesting on frame  1  and preferably an air-tight seal therewithin. Similarly, upon nesting with top support  4 , containers F 1 , F 2  may sealing secure therewith so as to dispense upon an operation of a pivoting handle  7  with a grip member  8  during a use and then return to a sealed-condition between dispensements of the contents. 
     Frame  1  and back support  3  further provides two opposed dampening sprigs  4 A,  4 B secured on base  2  and positioned in a pivoting arrangement with an extended bar member (shown) of handle  7  relative to respective side pivot points  6  (left-side shown),  6  (right-side not shown) on either side of system  100  as shown. Connecting rods  5 A (left-side shown),  5 B (right-side not shown), respectively join dampened spring member  4 A,  4 B to portions of the bar members extending from handle  7  between respective pivot points  6 ,  6  forming, preferably, a second order lever so as to increase a mechanical pressing advantage. It will be understood by those of skill in the art that alternative lever-movement-pressing mechanisms may be provided without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention such that the related components may be understood to function as a pressing system, as will be discussed. 
     Containers F 1 , F 2 , etc. rest on top support  4  and dispense therebelow to a cartridge filling system  40  operative to dispense a desired content to a selected cartridge member. 
     On base  2 , a cartridge preparation stage  20  is provided supporting a cartridge handling system  21  having three designated stations, fill, pack, and seal (as shown) and a mobile support carrier  21 A that may be slidably positioned along relative stations (shown in the ‘fill’ station). A lever member  21 A is operatively communicating with an internal movement guide means  21 C and joined with mobile support carrier  21 A to allow a convenient user movement by actuation of lever member  21 A between stages. 
     It will be understood that an opening  21 D in mobile support carrier  21 A may be shaped to support and accommodate any conventional or alternative cartridge or cup to be filled. While not required, to assist in this process an exemplary cartridge adaptor  80 B is shown that may fit within opening  21 D to receive and support smaller or alternatively shaped cartridges during a filling-packing-sealing process. Alternatively the proposed system  100 , in a kit form, may further include alternative mobile supports  21 A that may be swapped-out depending upon a desired final-use-cartridge shape or geometry. In this manner, the present system  100  may be readily adapted to all conventionally-known cartridge geometries, and may also be readily adapted to alterative cartridge geometries (for example, an alternatively shaped cartridge bottom geometry). 
     Operatively connected to the press system and operative relative to an up-down position of handle  7  are a filler apparatus  42  for flowing contents into a cartridge, a packer apparatus  43  for pressing and packing contents into a cartridge in a pack. As was noted above, to allow ready adaptation to alternative cartridge geometries, an exemplary cartridge-adaptor member  80 C is shown. As shown, cartridge-adaptor member  80 C is shaped with a smaller-sized geometry for use with ones of sealer, filler, packer apparati  41 ,  42 ,  43 , and in a preferred form may replace packer apparatus  43  for readily packing the dispensed contents into a small-sized cartridge (for example, a Nescafe® pod) supported by an adaptor  80 B as a guide within mobile support  21 A in cartridge handling system  21 . In such exemplary use, the cartridge-adaptor member  80 C is positioned within, or fully replaces, packer apparatus  43 . A similar substation for alternative-adaptor members  80 C, not shown, may allow system  100  to be adapted to accommodate all conventionally known cartridges as well as custom supplied members. 
     Cartridge filling system  40  will be understood, in this alternative embodiment to have one or more traveling sliders to aid in a sealed dispensment of a filler material from respective containers F 1 , F 2 , etc. These traveling sliders are shown as traveler components  40 A (for a side-side motion as shown to enable a designation between one or more removable containers), and  40 B (for an inward-outward motion as shown to enable a pick-up of material to-be-dispensed from the removable containers and a transport to a position proximate the filler apparatus  42  so as to slide down into a cartridge  80 A secured within opening  21 D in mobile support  21 A). While any guiding means may be employed to ensure the guided travel of traveling components  40 A,  40 B, illustrated (but not numbered) are several guiding key-ways relative to top support  4 , back support  3 , and frame  1  to allow a forward-outward motion for retrieving contents from containers F 1 , F 2 , etc., and for positioning the contents relative to filler apparatus  42  to downward dispensment into an empty cartridge for filling. This is accomplished in a convenient manner so that no contents are spilled, and so that the dispensing occurs downward when filler apparatus is closely proximate the opening of a cartridge-to-be-filled. This is accomplished upon one triggered motion f handle  7 . Next, mobile support  21 A is repositioned from the ‘fill’ location to the ‘pack’ location via the movement guide means  21 C and lever member  21 B, relative to packer apparatus  43 , and when positioned lever  7  is actuated again, urging packer apparatus  43  toward opening  21 D and pressing the contents suitably within the cartridge. Then, next, mobile support  21 A is repositioned from the ‘pack’ location via the movement guide means  21 C and lever  21 B along to the ‘seal’ station proximate to the sealer apparatus  41  positioned o the cartridge filling system  40 . Thereupon, on motion of handle  7 , a sealing cover (not shown, but of any form) is positioned on an upper rim of the filled-packed cartridge and a sealing occurs. 
     It will be understood that the sealing may occur in any form suitable for fully sealing the contents in the cartridge. As a non-limiting example, sealer apparatus  41  may include a thermal sealing feature, and a user may positioned a pre-supplied sealing cover (paper, foil, plastic etc.) there with, so that upon operation of lever  7 , the sealing cover is sealingly secured to cartridge forming a unitary beverage cartridge whole for storage or later use. Alternatively, sealer apparatus may be provided with a pre-supplied crimp cover, so that upon operation of lever  7 , the sealer apparatus  41  provides a crimping action. Similar arrangements can be provided by those of skill in the art for adhesive sealing, friction-sealing, or any other conventional sealing technology without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. 
     Additionally referring now to  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B  where an exemplary front view ( FIG.  2 A ) of a housing  200  of the proposed invention having a base member  202 , a generally bounding outer shell  201  for containing the inner components (to be discussed) and for allowing access to the components via access portals generally arranged thereon (discussed but only generally shown as non-limiting examples  206 A,  206 B). It will be understood that depending upon the arrangement and operation of the present invention, housing  200  may have differently shaped, and different numbers of, or no, access portals  206 A,  206 B and may rely only on a general initial opening  203  provides access to the internal components as will be discussed. An illustrated central pivot axis indicator of a pivoting stage (discussed later) is provided for illustrated purposes but will be understood as illustrative only. 
     Additionally provided in housing  200  is a positioned ejection mechanism  207 , shown in this embodiment as projecting inwardly from an interior wall of opening  203  so as to contact a cartridge cup  301  (discussed below) and to eject cup  301  from the housing  200 , in this embodiment via opening portal  206 B. Ejection mechanism  207  is shown here ( FIG.  2 A , and later in relative axial position in  FIG.  4 A ) as a shaped guiding arm member that contacts cup  301  during rotation of the cup carrier (discussed below) so as to lift a sealed-cup  301  from the opening of the cup carrier sufficient to clear the cup rim edges, and to guide the cup  301  away from the cup carrier outwardly from the rotation axis and out of the system for later storage. It will be understood, that while ejection mechanism  207  is illustrated here as a curved guiding and lifting arm having an arc shape, that there is no limitation thereto, and that ejection mechanism  207  may contain multiple parts or features that engage a filled-and-sealed cup  301  for removal from the cup carrier and ejection thereby. 
     In  FIG.  2 B  an exemplary inner support system  204 , having one or more support members  204 A, extending from base member  202  and generally supporting a storage area  205  for storage of a beverage material and other items as will be discussed. It will be understood, that the inner support system  204 , members  204 A, and storage area  205  are also arranged relative to the central pivot axis indicator as shown for the operation of the to-be-discussed components. One of skill in the art, having considered  FIGS.  2 A,  2 B  will understand that the general arrangement and support system is reflective of the overall invention, but is adapted for use with a rotating cartridge (cup) handing system and filling system (to be discussed below) thereby allowing access to a general central region, with exterior axis-portals (and exit portals) (all not shown) to allow the input of an empty cartridge-to-be-filled, a sealing lid, movement of the cartridge for filling and sealing, and ejection of the filled-and-sealed cartridge following a filling operation (all as to be discussed). It will also be understood, that alternative shapes, sizes, and structures may be provided having a difference in appearance (e.g., square, rectangular, circular, ovoidal, pyramidal, etc.) without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. 
     Additionally referring now to  FIGS.  3 A,  3 B, and  3 C  wherein a beverage cup or beverage cartridge system  300  is provided with a cup member  301  having a shape suitable for use a flat lip  301 A, a sealing lid member  302  shown here as generally round and flat and having an adhesive portion  302 A adjacent the outer rim thereof for sealing with a top surface of flat lip  301 A of cup member  301 . In one embodiment ( FIG.  3 C ) a bottom  301 B of cup member  301  is provided with a recess geometry  303  as shown. In  FIG.  3 B  the exemplary geometry  303  is a generally cylindraceous form having tapered walls. It will be understood that recess geometry  303  may have any shape without limitation, and is provided as an aid for lifting and sealing cup member  301  to lid member  302  in a reliable manner, and one which may be customized upon a manufacturer&#39;s intention to prevent the use of non-authorized cartridge or cup systems  300  in the present invention. 
     While not limited hereto, one exemplary cup or cartridge may have a volume of approximately 2.0 cubic inches (30 milliliters), a height of approximately 2.0 inches, and may contain different powder filters, support shapes, sealing features, etc., as know to those of skill in the art, and without limitations. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  4 A and  4 B  to  FIG.  8 B  a perspective illustrative layout is provided for array of selected elements (not all) and arrangements of the present inventive handling and filling system  400 . As will be understood from the discussion below, the general arrangement will be understood as providing three collinear axes of rotation or movement about a common center line (CL) relative to a bottom support base  480 . 
     There is a first centermost column axis  401  connecting a lever arm  450  and a fill cavity assembly  460  (to be discussed) including a top plate assembly  420 , a fill plate assembly  430 , and a bottom plate assembly  440 . Lever arm  450  is pinned to centermost column  401  by a pin  401 A, with the ability to rotate in the vertical dimension. The fill cavity assembly  460  is also pinned to centermost column  401  (by a pin, not shown, interior to fill plate assembly or otherwise), and rotates with centermost column axis  401 . This rotation is constrained with stops (not shown) or with boundaries of opening  203 , to approximately 90 degrees (90°). A catch mechanism (not shown) is alternatively provided to constrict movement to trace either leftwardly or rightwardly motion (clockwise or counterclockwise) upon a desire of the manufacturer. 
     There are two opposed pivot guides  401 B,  401 B engaging the respective columns axes herein and pivotably guide by supporting on support base  480  and the main centerline (shown here noting on a beverage holder  490  for storing a powdered material (e.g., coffee, tea, flavorings etc. in a powdered or granular form for dispensment) and dispensing through an opening  491  via a gravity feed-process. For example, when top plate assembly  420  having an opening  421 , is aligned with opening  491  of beverage holder  490 , grains of the powdered beverage fall through, as will be discussed. 
     A second central concentric column or axis  501  is free of centermost axis  401  and includes an open slot  501 A,  501 A on either side thereof via which lever arm  450  extends therethrough to actuate centermost axis  401 , and which is pined by pin  401 A. In this manner, it will be also understood that lever arm  450  extends in a sliding manner (while pinned) through each column including center column  401 , for later triggering of a sealing assembly, as will be discussed. In other words, it will be understood that lever arm  450  includes a sliding slot  451  riding on pin  401 A, allowing lever arm  450  to slide through the center axis in a direction I/O (in out), while also pivoting upwardly/downwardly (U/D) as seen in  FIGS.  4 A,  4 B,  8 A,  8 B , and in a rotational manner (see Row G in  FIGS.  10 A,  10 B ). 
     It will be understood that concentric column or axis  501  generally surrounds centermost axis  401 , and pivots fully independently thereof, but also includes openings for operational needs, as will be discussed. It will be further understood that concentric column axis  501  also rides on extended wing portions (shown in  FIG.  4 A ) of pivot guides  401 B,  401 B for pivoting about the common axis. 
     Second central concentric column  501  operates a fill trap door assembly  510  relative to bottom plate assembly  440 . Fill trap door assembly  510  includes a trap door  511  plate that rides against (slides to sealingly close or open) the opening  441  in bottom plate  440 , above cup carrier (to be discussed) and rotates with the trap door assembly  510 . A trap door shaft  512  rigidly connects trap door  511  with a trap door dog member  513  (dog  513 ). Trap door  511  and dog  513  project outwardly away from trap door shaft  512  in a common direction. An opening in second central concentric column shaft  501  allows dog  513  to extend therefrom outwardly, and into a movement path of the cup carrier (to be discussed) and individual cups or cartridges  301  (to be discussed). Dog  513  is connected axially immediately below the cup carrier (to be discussed) for interference with cups or cartridges  300  during operation. Dog  513  extends from an opening or fixing point  501 B in second central concentric column  501  to allow engagement and triggering with a passage of a cup  301 , as will be discussed. 
     The third concentric column or axis arrangement  601  rotatingly supports the cup carrier  600  and operates either as an independent collar  602  or as supports  602  or a support ring  602 , extending outwardly from 2 nd  concentric column  501 , thereby allowing a central securing portion  603  of cup carrier  600  to rotate freely relative to and independently of first centermost support axis  401  and second central concentric column  501 . 
     Top plate assembly  420  with opening  421 , further includes an adjustable dam  422  that extends perpendicular to the main plate of top plate assembly  420  (see  FIG.  4 A ,  FIG.  6 B,  6 D ). Dam  422  is adjustable through the use of a slotted tab  423  and screws  424  allowing a user to adjust the amount of opening  421  in top plate assembly  420  exposed to opening  491  in holder  490 , and also the alignment of the projecting dam  422 . 
     Fill plate assembly is provided as a shortened cylinder fixed rotatingly to first central axis  401  (and so rotates with left-right movement of lever arm  450 ) and includes a volume cavity  431  in the form of a pass-through during cartridge filling. It will be understood that as top plate assembly  420  is on top of fill plate assembly  430 , so also does dam  420  slide into volume cavity  431 . In this way, and via adjustment of dam  422  by taps  423  and screws  424  and opening/closing top plate opening  421 , so that there is an adjustment of the available relative volume of fill plate assembly  430 . 
     Projecting (radially when initially formed ( FIGS.  6 A,  10 A,  10 B ), and later perpendicularly when bent ( FIGS.  6 C,  6 D )) from top plate assembly  420  is an adjustment arm  425  formed as an elongate member having an end  425 A with a connecting bridge  425 B (See  FIG.  6 A ). An elongate slot  426  is formed along adjustment arm  425  to engage a fixing screw  427  that can extend from the rear side of fill plate assembly  430  generally opposite to opening  441 . In this way, screw  427  fixes top plate assembly  420  to fill plate assembly  430  and also allows the relative rotational adjustment (rotationally) of top plate assembly  420  to fill plate assembly  430 . This allows a user or manufacturer to additionally rotationally adjust the radial position of dam  422  within opening  431  so as to open or reduce the available fill volume. In this manner it will be understood that the volume of fill may be adjusted, and also that the relative radial locations of openings  421 ,  431 ,  441  may be adjusted to conveniently fill a cup or cartridge  301 . 
     It will be further understood that fill cavity assembly  460 , having bottom plate assembly  440 , with opening  441 , rotationally joins and is rotationally related to fill plate assembly  430  and top late assembly  420 . As a result, when lever  450  moves, first axis  401  moves, and so does fill cavity assembly  460 . Thus, when fill plate assembly  430  and top plate assembly  420  return to a dispensing position (Columns 7-9 in  FIG.  10 B ), they rotate relative to opening  441  in bottom plate  440 , and align the fill cavity  431  of fill plate assembly  430 , then if there is a trap-door-trigger trap door  511  moves relative to bottom plate opening  441 , and a dispensement action occurs. 
     Similarly, as trap door  511  of trap door assembly  510  snuggly rides and slidingly seals the bottom of opening  441 , but trap door assembly  510  operates on the second concentric column  501 , until a cup  301  in cup carrier  600  interferes with and displaces trap door dog  513 , opening  431  remains sealed and there is no dispensment. 
     As noted in cup carrier  600 , there are four cup supporting members  602 A, B, C, and D, each with opposed arms  604 , forming respective cup supporting channels  605 A, B, C, D (See  FIGS.  5 A,  5 B , and  FIG.  4 A ). The edges of respective channels  605 A, B, C, and D, are formed with a supporting profile  606 A, B, C, and D, that are shaped complementary to the outer profile of cup  301  and cup lip  301 A (See  FIGS.  3 A-C , and  FIG.  4 A  (exploded view). In this complementary arrangement, it will be understood that cup carrier  600  and respective supporting channels  605 A-D support and securely suspend respective cups  301  in a secure manner, preventing unintentional dislodgement. It will additionally be understood that the supporting profiles  606 A-D, or respective cup carriers  600 , may be provided in a kit or interchangeable form so as to adaptively support and transport diverse cartridges or cups  301 , and secure the same for a lid  302  during a pressing process, to be discussed. 
     As one alternative embodiment of a lid sealing assembly using adhesive or press-fit lids, suspending from a bottom surface of bottom pressing plate assembly  440  is a lid press member  442 , formed with an outer shape sufficient to provide a pressing urging force to lip  301 A of cup  301  during sealing. In this manner, if a user provides a press-fit-lid  302  or a version of a lid  302  having an adhesive ring, then during a sealing urging step (discussed below) pressure from lid press  442  is applied (discussed below). 
     Extending from support base  480  is a fully-independent telescopically, spring urged, cup-lifting assembly or cup sealing assembly  700  (see  FIGS.  4 A,  4 B , and  8 A,  8 B). A hollow plunger tube  701  extends from support base  480  generally radially distant from the three collinear axes  401 ,  501 ,  601  and close to, but not engaging a tip end  452  of lever arm  450  in a retracted condition. A plunger  702  is a sliding member and is slidably riding within plunger tube  701 , and in a preferred embodiment is springingly secured to the same via a spring  703  so as to be urged into a retracted position between uses (in a non-cup-interfering position). 
     Extending from a top of plunger  702  is a plunger plate  705  shaped to support a bottom of cup  301  during a lifting-sealing engagement. Optionally extending from plunger plate  705  is a geometry profile  706  that is complementary to the optional recess geometry  303  in the base of cup  301 . While not required, and while the inter-fit of geometry profile/recess is helpful for secure sealing, it will be understood, that a variety of different geometry profiles  706  may be provided in a kit form to adapt to differently shaped cups or cartridges  300  and differently shaped recess geometries  303 . It will be understood, that plunger plate  705  is positioned in a spring-neutral position below a bottom level of any suspended cups  301  in cup carrier  600  so that cup carrier  600  and cups  301  may pivot without interference therefrom except during a sealing activity (to be discussed). Extending radially away from plunger  72  is a fixed extending plunger hook  704  shaped to have an interfering engagement with top end  452  of lever arm  450  during the sealing. 
     During a sealing use, a filled cup is in an ‘apply top lid’ position as shown in  FIG.  5 B , and a lid is manually applied (but not sealed) to the top thereof, for example via a portal  206 A in housing  200 . During a further rotation of lever arm  450 , cup carrier  600  rotates, preferably in a direction shown by the arrow in  FIG.  5 B , and the cup  301 +lid  302  (loose) is rotated to the ‘press to seal’ position as shown in  FIG.  5 B , so that lid press member  442  of bottom plate assembly  40  is directly over lid  302  and cup  201 . In this position lever arm  450  is lifted relative to pin  401 A (placing top end  452  downwardly) and is urged inwardly to opening  203  thereby alligning pin  401 A to ride along slot  451  in lever arm  450  and extend tip end  452  thereof under and engage plunger hook  704 . At this point, the opposite end from tip end  452  is depressed, thereby lifting plunger hook  704 , and in turn raising plate  705  and engaging the bottom of cup  301 B and urging cup  301  upwardly, to make a pressure contact between cup  301 , lid  302  and lid press assembly  442  (or lid press member  442 ). After sufficient pressure is applied the lid is sealed to cup  301  and ready for ejection during a next move by interference with ejection mechanism  207  and outwardly ‘cup ejection’ as noted in  FIG.  5 B . 
     Alternatively referring now to  FIGS.  9 A,  9 B, and  9 C , in an alternative arrangement a support base  480 A does rotate about a central axis (e.g., support base  480 A in this embodiment is not fixed in place relative to the various axes), and is driven in a single directly by a catch-and-spring-prawl arrangement below support base  480 A for respective movements of lever arm  450  (back-forth-back-forth). Support base also includes a radial profile wedge shape portion  481  that is thicker (or higher) than the other radial locations having a common level  482  in support base  480 A. There is a smooth and slidingly blended transition  483  from the lower common level  482  to the upper level  481 . As shown, in this alternative embodiment, cup carrier  600 , having cup supporting members  602  (only the ends are shown in sectional view, as along the section cut line in  FIG.  4 A , and Section view  FIGS.  4 A-A . As will be understood by those of skill in the art, in this alternative embodiment, during the motion of lever arm  450  (and continuous rotation of rotating support base  480 A, cup carrier  600  freely swings, and when raised profile portion  481  is rotated to a cup bottom  301 B, cup  301  is raised relative to the prior level at  482 , and as a result, a lid  302  placed thereon may be pressed upon by a lid press (noted but not shown herein). As a result, alternative arrangements of the present mechanisms and systems may be provided without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention and this should be recognized by those of skill in this art. 
     Now additionally referring to  FIGS.  10 A and  10 B  the inventive process is discussed in two different operations, (i) filling of fill cavity volume  431  from the holder or reservoir  490 , generally noted columns 1-5, and (ii) filling cup  301  with a dispensement from cavity volume  431 , generally noted in columns 3-10. 
     As will be understood by those if skill in the art having studied  FIGS.  10 A and  10 B , that selected elements in the assembly are provided at individual rows B-G, and that row A is a composite exemplary alignment view of the functions and alignment of elements in Rows B-F. As a result, for example, Column 1, Row A, notes the position of opening  491  (but not holder  490 ), relative to the position of top fill plate  420  and opening  421  in top plate  420  relative to opening  441  in bottom plate  440  and the position of cup carrier  600  with a cup  301  and the position of the trap door assembly  510  with trap door  511  for beverage dispensment. 
     Row A is a composite view (as noted above). Row B is the reservoir  490  with fixed position of opening  491 . Row C is the top plate  420  position which rotates with the lever arm position. Row D is the bottom plate  440  having a fixed bottom plate opening location  441 . Row E is the cup carrier position relative to motion for filling and dispensing. Row F is the trap door assembly  510  position relative to being triggered by a cup. Column 1 notes a neutral or center position of lever arm  450 . 
     Generally, in reviewing  FIGS.  10 A,  10 B , in considering the centermost column  401 , the right movement of lever  450  to the stops fills cavity  431 , then IF a cup  302  is present, the leftward movement of lever  450  from the right to the center (neutral) functions to trigger trap door  511  and deposits the beverage from fill cavity  431  into cup  301 . In a separate step, when lever  450  is aligned, guides allow vertical lever movement to seal cup  301  in the opposite rear position (depending upon the rotation—it be understood that any of the actions may occur in other rotational arrangements without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The down stroke of lever  450  also pushes down the spring loaded hinged dog  513  that activates trap door  511  and provides clearance to move past the existing cup and return trap door  511  to the closed position now that fill cavity  431  is empty. 
     Regarding the second central concentric column  501 , when a cup  301  is present, the dog  513  contacts cup  301  and rotates as the cup is indexed rotationally. This movement shifts trap door  511  in bottom plate  440  allowing beverage component (powder, granular) to fall through hole  441  into cup  301 . The cup carrier  600 , filler cavity  431 , and trap door  511  move together exposing the full base of the fill cavity  431  to cup  301  allowing all product to fall into cup  301 . In the left most position now, the downward movement of lever  450  allows hinged dog  513  to clear the cup and the spring loaded trap door assembly  510  resets and closes in position, closing cavity volume  431  for the next index operation. If a cup  301  is not present, dog  513  is not activated, and trap door  511  remains closed, preventing spilling. 
     Regarding the third central concentric column  601 , as lever  450  moves rightwardly, the cup carrier  600  remains in position as the back of a hook  610  fixed external to cup carrier  600 , and retains the same, and rides on the circumferential surface  611  of cup carrier  600 , having a series of one-directional grooves  612  shaped to engage hook  610  to allow rotation of cup carrier  600  in a single direction (e.g., there is a ratchet-or-prawl arrangement to allow single-direction-rotation). 
     As noted in  FIGS.  10 A- 10 B , each column typifies a significant position of the lever  450  in a cup fill process. While the top plate assembly  420  typically moves from the leftmost to the right most position, the cavity  431  fill and cup  301  insert (Col. 3, Row E) operations are mutually exclusive and occur as lever  450  moves from the center (neutral position) to the right most ( FIG.  10 A ) and then to center (neutral) and then to the left most ( FIG.  10 B ) position respectively before returning to a center (neutral position). The beverage volume  490  and hole  491  (Row B) with bottom fill plate  440  and opening  441  (Row D) do not move as they are part of the fillers structures. 
     The lever  450  position (Row G) is fixed to the fill cavity assembly  460  and the components move radially together. For simplicity the cup-fill step is shown in a maximum volume configuration (e.g., dam  422  is moved openly to maximize a volume of fill cavity  431 ), however it will be understood by those of skill in the art that an infinite degree of ‘fill volume’ may be dictated by the present invention via adjustment of the fill volume itself. For lesser fill volumes, the top plate assembly  420 , and related adjustment arm  425  and slot  426  and dam  422  are adjusted. 
     The cup carrier  600  (Row E) and trap door assembly  510  (Row F) move independently from each other and their specific movements are described herein, and below, as needed. 
     The movement from the center position of lever  450  to the right, fills cavity volume  430 , and for simplicity the operation of filling the cavity  431  from the center to the right most position, and return to the center (of lever  450 ) will only show the fill operations on the composite row (Row A, Cols. 1-5) the cup-fill and deposit procedure (Cols. 3-10, and principally Cols. 7-9 as cup movement is shown). As a result, the simultaneous fill operations will not be shown in the composite Row A in Cols. 6-10. 
     As will be discussed below, there are cavity fill process steps, and cup filling process steps. 
     Process Steps for filling dispensing cavity  431  with material includes: In Col. 1, the reservoir enclosure hole  491  is over the top plate  420  and dam  422  of fill cavity  431  and no material can enter cavity  431 . In Col. 2, with rotation 22.5 of lever  450  degrees to the right, the open cavity  431  space is directly under the volume hole  491 , and the size of the hole  421  will allow the material to fall freely through hole  421  into cavity  431 . In Col. 3, with lever  450  rotated an additional 22.5 degrees (total of 45 degrees to the left) the left edge of open cavity space  431  is directly under the dispensement hole  491  and this position assures the full cavity  431  is exposed directly to the fill hole  491 . In Col. 4, the lever  450  returns 22.5 degrees to the left, and cavity  431  makes a second pass under fill hole  491  assuring there is a full-capacity fill. In Col. 5, the lever is returned to the neutral position and the enclosure hole  491  over plate  420  and dam  422  covers the enclosure hole  491  with the fill cavity assembly  460  (top plate assembly  420  and fill plate assembly  430 ), stopping the cavity fill process. In  FIG.  10 A , the bottom plate  440  hole  441  and trap door assembly  510  has been shown to confirm the independence of the cavity  431  fill process and cup  300  fill process operations. 
     In the cup  300  fill process, in Col. 3 when the lever is at a 45 degree rightmost position, a cup  300  is inserted into cup carrier  600 , and similarly a filled cup (not shown) is in the left-most-position and a lid  302  may be placed on the cup  301 . As discussed elsewhere in  FIG.  5 A , a barbed hook  610  with a spring (not shown) engages a series of one-directional stop grooves  612  so that cup carrier  600  rotates in a continuous direction. In Col. 4., with lever  450  returning 22.5 degrees to the left and Row E/Col. 4 shows movement of cup carrier  600  and cup  301  as the lever  450  rotates, and in Row F/Col. 5, the lever is returned to center/neutral, and the cup  301  is rotated and engages dog  513 . IN Row F, col. 6, the cup  301  contracts trap door dog  513  and any movement beyond this center position will force dog  513  and trap  511  to rotate and uncover cavity opening  441 , allowing the material to fall into cup  301 . In Col. 7, lever  450  is moved 10 degrees left of the center position, and in Col. 7/Row A, the dog  513 , triggers the uncovering of cavity  431  and initial dispensing through opining  441 . In Col. 8, lever  450  is moved 30 degrees leftwardly and in Row A/Col. 8 the uncovering of the fill hole  431  continues fully. In Co.  9 , lever  450  is moved 30 degrees leftwardly and Row. A/Col. 9, dog  513  engages cup  301  fully continuing to fill cup  301  (presuming cavity  431  is full). In Col. 10 lever  450  is moved fully 45 degrees leftwardly, and the trap door dog  513  is passed engagement, and will be pressed down allowing it to pass the wall side of cup  301 , and so trap door  511  swings back to cover opening  441 , and dog  513  also springs back to position to contact readiness for the next cup  301  on cup carrier  600 . Thereafter, an inward, or downward motion of lever  450  engages cup sealing system and plunger hook  704  to lift cup  301 , with a lid  302  loosely placed, into a sealing contact with the cup  301 , and the initial next-movement (Col. 2) urges cup  301  to ejection mechanism  207  and outwardly for ejection. 
     It will be understood by those of skill in the art that the elements and features as discussed herein may be adaptively described as being in a cartridge or cup handling system or cartridge or cup filling system or in a cartridge or cup housing member without limitation thereto. Therefore, as a non-limiting example, a cartridge handling cup supporter may also be understood to be a cartridge filling cup supporter, in that the cup supporter functions and operates as discussed herein without limit to how grouping of purpose is described. 
     It will be additionally understood by those of skill in the art that the relative motions and lever-engagements as discussed herein are non-limiting and may be adapted within the scope and spirit of the present invention. As a non-limiting example, the motion of the lever (left-right, or in-out) may be performed in an angular manner (e.g., left-right-left, inward, etc.) or may be performed in a different flow (e.g., left, right, down, left, up, right etc.) if the elements and functions herein are arranged differently. As a result, it will be understood that the present invention includes all such adaptive modifications within the scope and spirit of the present disclosure without need for a specific diagram or drawing. 
     It will also be understood by those of skill in the art that the proposed system further enables a kit containing the system and system components and a method for operating the beverage cartridge preparation device so as to result in a sealed beverage cartridge ready for storage, transport, or other use in a convenient manner. 
     It will be understood by those of skill in the art having studied this disclosure that the phrases beverage fillers, brewing components, contents, coffee, tea, flavored fillers, brewing materials, etc. will be recognized as the portions retained within the bounding cartridge, and without limitation thereon and such descriptions may be used interchangeably without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. For example, a user may wish to blend coffee and hot chocolate components in a single user-determined component to suit a particular preference. Alternatively, while the use of a thermal brewing cycle is preferred, noting herein is so limiting; and it will be understood that cold brewing cycles are also enabled by this device. For example, a cold-tea and a cold-lemonade cartridge may be prepared as well without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. 
     It will be further understood by those of skill in the art that the proposed system may be further expanded to contain a feeding or supply apparatus for continuously supplying a stack of empty beverage cartridge for filling to a location proximate to the mobile support for speedy filling of the same. 
     Having described at least one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skills that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various modifications and variations can be made in the presently disclosed system without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure cover modifications and variations of this disclosure provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.