Cartridge and method for the preparation of beverages
US7322277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0812
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cartridge containing one or more liquid 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, a compartment containing the one or more liquid beverage ingredients and an outlet for a beverage produced by dilution of the one or more liquid beverage ingredients by the aqueous medium, characterised in that the compartment includes means for controlling dilution of at least a proportion of the one or more liquid beverage ingredients on introduction of the aqueous medium into the compartment.
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