Adapter for use in preparing a beverage by means of a capsule and a beverage preparation device
US12213615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8043
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adapter (1) for preparing a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device (3). The adapter (1) has a disk-shaped main body (17) with a capsule side (4) and a device side (7). On the capsule side (4), a mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are arranged. On the device side (7), an inlet (8) and an outlet (9) are arranged. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid, and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging the liquid. The device side (7) is at least partially covered with a covering (67) to form an intermediate volume (19), between the main body (17) and the covering (67), which fluidically connects the inlet (8) to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid.
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