Exchangeable cartridge for beverage portion dispenser
US11857104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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