Beverage extraction assembly for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained in a cartridge
US7703381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8043
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage extraction assembly for application to beverage extraction machines for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained in a cartridge, comprising: a support connectable to a water outlet of a beverage extraction machine; a cartridge holder removably mounted on the support for holding a cartridge containing a particulate substance, the cartridge comprising at least a first cartridge port protruding outwardly from its upper surface for receiving water under pressure; the support comprising a water inlet port connectable to the water outlet, for delivering the water to the first cartridge port, the cartridge holder comprising a bottom aperture for providing an escape for the extracted beverage; the water inlet port of the support comprising means for providing a radial fluid-tight seal between the water inlet port and the first cartridge port.
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