Container and opening arrangement for beverage production
US11975892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure 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 include a piercing element that pierces 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 closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.
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