Capsule for beverages
US10793346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/407
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A capsule comprises a casing (202) that includes: a base wall (203) and a side wall (204) defining a cavity (205) that is suitable for containing a food preparation (P); a flange-shaped edge (206) extending from the side wall (204), the side wall (204) being deformable along preset lines of pliability (219, 220) to enable the casing (202) to be compressed along a direction (A) that is transverse to the base wall (202). The capsule (201) further comprises: a cover element (208) fixed to the flange edge (206) to close the cavity (205) hermetically and a nozzle (210; 310), fixed to the cover element (208), which is housed in the cavity (205). The nozzle (210; 310) comprises: a first end (211; 311) and a second end (212; 312) that are opposite; a first portion (213; 313) that includes the first end (211; 311), is arranged for receiving injection means of fluid (F) and comprises a plurality of openings (213a; 313a) for supplying the fluid (F) from the injection means to the cavity (205); a second portion (214; 314) that includes the second end (212; 312), extends through the outlet opening (207) and comprises a first tubular part (214a; 314a) with a constant section, and a second part (…
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