Capsule with foaming means
US11964814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A capsule for use in a beverage preparation machine capable of making a beverage with a foam. The capsule comprising an ingredient chamber for containing an ingredient for preparing the beverage and at least one gas reservoir containing gas. The at least one gas reservoir having an opening within the capsule, the opening adjacent a flow path for liquid through the capsule such that the gas reservoir is in fluid communication with the flow path, the at least one gas reservoir arranged such that, in use, liquid flowing past the opening entrains gas from the gas reservoir to form a foam-like mixture of gas and liquid.
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