Capsule for preparation of a food product from a food preparation machine
US9023412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8043
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a capsule (1) for use with a capsule holder (6) of a food preparation machine, wherein: —said machine comprises a needle (9) supported by a plate, for injection of a jet of fluid inside the capsule, said needle being adapted in shape and size to protrude inside the capsule when said capsule holder is inserted into the machine in order for operation, and said capsule comprises a body with side (2), bottom (4) and top walls (3), said capsule further comprising a top circumferential edge (8), the interface between the needle plate, the capsule holder, and the capsule edge being leaktight, said top wall being sealed onto said circumferential edges and comprises built-in showering means (10) comprising at least one opening, so as to accommodate the needle without piercing and transform the jet of fluid from said needle into at least one jet directed towards the inside of the capsule chamber.
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