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Reusable beverage cartridge

US8960078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A reusable cartridge and method for forming a beverage using a beverage machine. The cartridge may include a bottom surface with inlet and outlet openings, e.g., arranged to receive an inlet or outlet needle, respectively, and an opening at a top end through which access to the interior space may be had. A filter basket may be inserted or removed into the interior space through the opening and a cover may engage at top to seal the opening closed.

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