Capsule for cleaning a beverage preparation machine and method for cleaning a brewing chamber

US11000149B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MELITTA SINGLE PORTIONS GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

• Udo Vorfeld · Herford, DE
• Jan Pahnke · Minden, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 17, 2016
• Grant date: May 11, 2021
• Expiry date: Feb 13, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2203/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A capsule for cleaning a beverage preparation machine includes a container which is sealed at one end by a removable cover and contains at least one cleaning agent. A screen or grating located beneath the cover holds the cleaning agent within the container.