Cartridge for the preparation of beverages
US7213506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0812
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients, characterised in that the cartridge comprises an outer member and an inner member conjoined on assembly with the outer member, the inner member defining the outlet of the cartridge, wherein a snap-fit arrangement is provided to conjoin the outer member and the inner member on assembly of the cartridge.
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