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Method for preparing a beverage or food liquid and system using brewing centrifugal force

US8431175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2010
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/8061
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A capsule, device, system and method for preparing a liquid food or beverage. The capsule comprises an enclosure containing one or more extractable or infusible ingredients and configured and dimensioned to have a perimeter and be radially symmetrical about a central axis to facilitate rotation; and an opening arrangement that allows liquid food to leave the capsule after passing through the ingredient(s), wherein the opening arrangement is configured and positioned near or upon the perimeter of the enclosure to allow the liquid food to leave the capsule radially due to the application of the centrifugal forces. The method and device introduce liquid into the capsule to form the liquid food while applying centrifugal forces to the capsule to urge the liquid to pass through the ingredient(s).

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