US 12,103,840 B2
Ingredient container with sealing valve
Ross Hooper, Needham, MA (US); and Carl Robert Wrigglesworth, London (GB)
Assigned to SharkNinja Operating LLC, Needham, MA (US)
Filed by SharkNinja Operating LLC, Needham, MA (US)
Filed on Nov. 17, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/989,636.
Prior Publication US 2024/0166488 A1, May 23, 2024
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. A container for use in a beverage system, comprising:
a container housing defining an interior hollow chamber;
an inlet port disposed on the container housing and having an inlet valve seated therein, the inlet valve being movable between a closed configuration for preventing passage of fluid there through, and an open configuration for allowing passage of fluid there through;
an outlet port disposed on the container housing and having an outlet valve seated therein, the outlet valve being movable between a closed configuration for preventing passage of fluid there through, and an open configuration for allowing passage of fluid there through; and
a collar positioned around the inlet port, the collar having an inner surface with at least a portion configured to circumferentially sealingly engage a seal having an outer diameter in a range of about 7 mm to 8 mm.