Beverage machine and piercing member for an opening device of a beverage machine
US8252351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3695
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage machine comprises a device designed for brewing a beverage on the basis of ingredients contained in a capsule, the beverage device comprising a way of retaining the capsule in a defined position, a first apparatus for opening a hot water inlet into the capsule while the capsule is retained in the defined position, and a second apparatus for opening a beverage outlet from the capsule while the capsule is retained in the defined position. The beverage machine is characterized in that the first apparatus comprises at least one opening which is directed downwards to the lowermost part of the capsule while the capsule is retained in the defined position.
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