Beverage preparation machine and gasket arrangement
US12167812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/5255
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage preparation machine having an inlet arrangement and a gasket arrangement is provided, where the inlet arrangement is configured with a plurality of inlet ports to deliver liquid to a beverage cartridge. The gasket arrangement may include a plurality of openings, wherein each of the plurality of inlet ports is received within one of the plurality of openings. The gasket arrangement may be integrally formed and may include one or more ribs disposed about each of the plurality of openings. A perimeter rib may extend along a perimeter of the gasket arrangement.
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