Capsule for preparing a nutritional product including a filter and method
US8962049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2313/44
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Capsule and filter unit for the preparation of a nutritional product in a device adapted to supply liquid in the capsule. The capsule is constructed to have at least one compartment containing nutritional ingredients for the preparation of the nutritional product in combination with the supplied liquid, and a filter adapted for removing contaminants contained in the liquid. The filter is formed as a relatively rigid filter unit that includes a filter membrane and an outlet wall for supporting the filter membrane. The outlet wall has at least one liquid outlet communicating with the compartment.
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