Beverage preparation system, a capsule and a method for forming a beverage
US10730691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8064
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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. The side wall is dimensioned to be contacted by an enclosing member of the beverage preparation machine on closure of the enclosing member to buckle the side wall to form a valley zone bridging the enclosing member. The side wall is adapted such that said valley zone forms at least one sealing interface between the enclosing member and the side wall. A capsule and a method are also disclosed.
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