US 11,745,996 B1
Ingredient containers for use with beverage dispensers
Andrew David Zbedlick, Reading, MA (US)
Assigned to SharkNinja Operating LLC, Needham, MA (US)
Filed by SharkNinja Operating LLC, Needham, MA (US)
Filed on Nov. 17, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/989,640.
Int. Cl. B67D 1/08 (2006.01); B67D 1/12 (2006.01)
CPC B67D 1/0804 (2013.01) [B67D 1/1277 (2013.01); B67D 2001/0812 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An ingredient container, comprising:
a container housing defining a hollow interior;
a first collar projecting from the container housing and having an inlet valve therein, the inlet valve leading to the hollow interior;
an outlet valve disposed on the container housing and leading to the hollow interior, the first collar and the outlet valve being spaced apart from one another; and
at least one recess surrounding the inlet and outlet valves, the at least one recess being formed in an outward-facing surface of the container housing.