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Exchangeable cartridge for beverage portion dispenser

US11857104B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2018
Grant dateJan 2, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/4403
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Exchangeable cartridge (3) for portion dispenser (1) arranged for storing and dispensing beverage items (8) for the preparation of beverages comprising: an elongated hollowed storage member (7) comprising an interior for accommodating a plurality of beverage items (8), comprising a closed end (9) and an open end (10) comprising an exit opening (11), a closure cap (14) adapted to connect in a removable manner to the elongated hollowed storage member (7) at the open end of the storage member and to be sealed through a removable complementary connection (15) of the storage member (7) and closure cap (14), wherein the closure cap (14) comprises a locking member (26), or respectively keying member, being arranged for complementarily fitting with a keying member (25), or respectively a locking member, of the portion dispenser (1) and for allowing the closure cap (14) to be removed from the elongated hollowed member (7) and to be re-connected to the elongated hollowed member (7).

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