Container and opening arrangement for beverage production
US11643269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8055
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A beverage container includes an enclosure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can also be moveable to permit pressurized gas entry into the container and through the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the enclosure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.
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