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Extraction device with built-in capsule loading system

US6941855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F9/02
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for feeding capsules containing a substance to be extracted in an extraction system under pressure for the preparation of a drink. The device includes a supply of capsules arranged in several series, and a mechanism for individually unloading one capsule into a reception part of the extraction system. The extraction system injects water into the capsule to form the drink as a liquid extract of the substance. The reception part is arranged beneath the unloading mechanism in such a way as to allow the direct descent of the released capsule into the reception part and includes structure for opening the capsule for releasing the liquid extract therefrom.

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