Beverage preparation system, a capsule and a method for forming a beverage
US10273076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/36
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage producing system is provided comprising a capsule containing beverage ingredients and a beverage preparation machine. The capsule comprises a cup-shaped body and a lid; the cup-shaped body having a base and a side wall and the lid being sealed to the cup-shaped body. Prior to insertion, the side wall comprises: — an annular trough being dimensioned to receive an enclosing member of the beverage preparation machine on movement of the enclosing member, into a closed position; — a first side wall section extending between the base and the annular trough; and — a second side wall section extending between the annular trough and a rim of the capsule. A capsule and a method are also disclosed.
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