Adapter for use in the preparation of a beverage
US11969115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8043
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adapter (1) for use in the preparation of a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) can be placed together with the capsule (2) in the beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) has a capsule face (4), on which mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are located. In addition, the adapter (1) has a device face (7), on which an inlet (8) for a liquid provided by the beverage preparation device and an outlet (9) are located. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2).
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