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Exchangeable filter for beverage production device and beverage production device comprising such filter

US8869678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 2009
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/407
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device for preparing a nutritional composition by supplying water to ingredients provided to the device includes a pump connected to an integrated or external water supply, and a water discharge head designed for providing water to a cartridge containing ingredients for interaction between water and the ingredients in the cartridge. The pump and the water discharge head are in water communication via a water flowpath, and the pump can supply water under pressure through the water flowpath The device includes a rigid filter assembly having at least one antimicrobial filter membrane and filter enclosing member. The filter assembly and the filter enclosing member are complementary configured such that the filter assembly is insertable into the filter enclosing member across the water flowpath in a fluid tight manner before the water discharge head, and is removable from the filter enclosing member.

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