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Capsule with dedicated sealing means

US8904921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 5, 2010
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 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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