Capsule with filtering insert for preparing a coffee beverage
US8734881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3623
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A capsule for the production of a beverage from a beverage production machine that provides a capsule holder with relief and recessed elements. The capsule includes an inverted cup-shaped body forming a chamber containing a beverage forming ingredient, a bottom injection wall, a sidewall and a flange-like rim; and a delivery wall which is sealed to the body and comprises a relatively flat outer surface extending from the central axis of the capsule to the flange-like rim of the body and at least one portion of porous material capable of providing a backpressure that is greater than the backpressure of the beverage forming ingredient in the chamber. Also, a system and method for the production of a beverage from the previously described capsule.
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