Infusible material capsule for brewing a beverage
US9079706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/369
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sealed capsule for use in apparatus including a capsule receiving station and a water delivery system for brewing a hot beverage in which a hot liquid under pressure infuses a material. A capsule base has a concave bottom floor with angularly spaced structural ribs that form channels for directing brewed beverage to a sharpened spout. A collar surrounds the dispensing spout. A foil attaches to the collar to overlie the spout. A filter lies on the structural ribs. Infusible material lies on the filter. A water distribution plate overlies the infusible material. A cover closes the base unit and includes a water inlet. As the capsule seats in the capsule receiving station, the foil seal is forced over the sharpened spout to rupture and enable brewed beverage to be dispersed. A probe of the water delivery system also penetrates the cover to direct water into the capsule without contacting the infusible material or the brewed beverage.
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