Capsule holder for a beverage preparation machine
US10362893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3628
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a capsule holder (8) for holding a closed capsule (9) in a beverage preparation machine (1), said capsule containing a beverage precursor ingredient, said machine being able to inject a fluid under pressure through a wall (11) of said capsule inside the latter such that said fluid and said precursor ingredient mix to make a beverage, said capsule holder (8) comprising a cup-shaped body (12) adapted to retain and hold said capsule, a handle (13), and guide means for removably inserting said capsule holder within said machine, wherein said capsule holder (8) further comprises pressure-releasing means (15) for releasing fluid pressure inside said capsule.
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