Capsule for beverages
US12319491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W90/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A capsule is proposed herein including: a casing that extends about an axis, which includes a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge extending from said side wall; a covering element, fixed to the flanged edge to close the cavity; a sealing element, associated with the flanged edge to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine; wherein the sealing element includes a cellulose-based ring; and wherein the ring includes a stratified structure including at least two cellulose-based layers, between which there is an outer layer arranged towards the outside and configured to contact the dispensing machine and an inner layer; a joining layer to enable the ring to be joined to the flanged edge; and a further joining layer, to join together the two cellulose-based layers.
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