CPC B65D 51/222 (2013.01) [B65D 43/163 (2013.01); B65D 43/22 (2013.01); B65D 77/20 (2013.01); B65D 77/24 (2013.01); B65D 77/40 (2013.01); B65D 83/06 (2013.01); B65D 2251/009 (2013.01); B65D 2251/0021 (2013.01); B65D 2251/0028 (2013.01); B65D 2251/0093 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An indexable dispenser for use with a supplements cartridge having a plurality of serving chambers each storing a volume of supplement therein, the dispenser comprising:
a housing to receive and at least partially surround an outer perimeter of the supplements cartridge, wherein the housing supports the cartridge for rotation therein about a central axis of the cartridge;
an extraction mechanism supported by the housing and having a member movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the member is spaced apart from the cartridge in the first position, and wherein the member is configured to engage the supplements cartridge and open a select one of the plurality of serving chambers in the supplements cartridge in the second position to dispense supplement therefrom;
an electrical power source; and
a wireless transmitting and receiving device, the device configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal indicative of dispensing of supplements and/or a time of dispensing.
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