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System of beverage preparation machine with beverage cartridge

US10022011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7References

17Claims

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Assignee

Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. · NL

Inventors

Mark Norton · Dover, US
Andrew Halliday · Hook Norton, GB

Key dates

Filing date	May 27, 2016
Grant date	Jul 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 27, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D85/8043
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A beverage preparation machine of the type which uses pre-packaged containers of beverage ingredients includes a cartridge recognition device for determining the type of beverage to be prepared from a cartridge inserted into the machine and a variable geometry valve located downstream of a cartridge when inserted in the machine. The valve enables preparation of beverages at a range of pressures by having at least an open position and at least one restricted flow position, and a controller for selecting an initial valve position and controlling the subsequent operation of the valve according to the determination of the type of beverage to be prepared by the cartridge recognition device.

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