Filter element having a cut-out

US10737876B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• K-FEE SYSTEM GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Marc Krüger · Moitzfeld, DE
• Günter Empl · Moitzfeld, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 13, 2016
• Grant date: Aug 11, 2020
• Expiry date: Jul 13, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B29/022
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body (2). Said capsule body has a capsule bottom (3), a sidewall (22), a collar edge (5), and a cover (6). A cavity (100) for accommodating a beverage substrate in the form of a powder, granules, cut leaves or liquid is formed between the capsule bottom and the cover. A filter element (7) is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material. The filter element has a cut-out in which no filtering material is provided. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a single serve capsule.