CAPSULE FOR THE DELIVERY OF A SOLUTE TO A RECPTACLE
Embodiments of the present invention describe and are directed towards a disposable capsule comprising a body with an open first end and a sealed second end, the body of sufficient size to hold a desired volume of solute, and a multi-receptacle adapter at the open first end to allow the body to be affixed to a plurality of receptacles. The multi-receptacle adapter may comprise a first pressure interface and a second, integrated screw interface.
1 . A disposable capsule comprising:
a body with an open first end and a sealed second end, the body of sufficient size to hold a desired volume of solute; and
a multi-receptacle adapter at the open first end to allow the body to be affixed to a plurality of receptacles.
2 . The disposable capsule of claim 1 comprising a sealing membrane to block the open first end and maintain the desired volume of solute within the body.
3 . The disposable capsule of claim 2 wherein the sealing membrane comprises one or more micro-perforations.
4 . The disposable capsule of claim 3 wherein the one or more micro-perforations are manually ruptured by a user.
5 . The disposable capsule of claim 3 wherein the one or more micro-perforations rupture upon contact with a solvent.
6 . The disposable capsule of claim 2 wherein the sealing membrane dissolves upon contact with a solvent.
7 . The disposable capsule of claim 1 wherein the multi-receptable adapter comprises a pressure interface.
8 . The disposable capsule of claim 7 wherein the pressure interface comprises a gasket to seal the disposable capsule to a receptacle.
9 . The disposable capsule of claim 8 wherein the gasket comprises a silicon bead around the circumference of the multi-receptacle adapter.
10 . The disposable capsule of claim 1 wherein the multi-receptable adapter comprises a screw interface.
11 . The disposable capsule of claim 1 comprising a protective membrane that cover the sealing membrane.
12 . The disposable capsule of claim 11 wherein the protective membrane prevents the inadvertent puncture of the sealing membrane.
13 . The disposable capsule of claim 11 wherein the protective membrane is peeled off of the disposable capsule to expose the sealing membrane.