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Method for preparing a food liquid contained in a capsule by centrifugation and device adapted for such method

US9271598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2008
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/3614
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for preparing a food liquid from a food substance contained in a single-use capsule by passing water through the substance. The method includes centrifugally rotating the capsule while introducing water therein to pass the water through the substance to form the food liquid, opening at least one liquid delivery outlet in the capsule which is peripherally offset relative to the center of the capsule, and delivering the food liquid from the at least one liquid delivery outlet to dispense the beverage.

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