Cartridge for the preparation of beverages
US7243598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0812
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising or being adapted to have formed therein at least one inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and at least one outlet, characterised in that flow of the aqueous medium through the cartridge is generally in an inward direction from the at least one inlet to the at least one outlet.
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