Capsule with dedicated sealing means
US8904921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2565/385
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention proposes a capsule for containing beverage ingredients, the capsule being designed for insertion in a beverage production device, the capsule comprising a body portion having at least a circumferential sidewall for enclosing an ingredients compartment of the capsule, and a sealing member, wherein the sealing member comprises a first flange-like rim portion and a second portion which is at least partially overlapping with an inner surface of the sidewall of the body portion.
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