Ergonomic capsule extraction device
US9271600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3633
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device (1) for receiving an ingredient cartridge (2) and extracting the ingredient by passing heated liquid through the cartridge, comprises: a cartridge seat (10) that has an open configuration for receiving and/or removing a cartridge from such device and a closed configuration for extracting the ingredient; and a force generation means (46) for assisting a closure or opening movement of the cartridge seat. The force generation means can be associated with a dampening means (47, 48) for dampening the closure or opening movement of the cartridge seat when assisted by the force generating means. The device can have a user-movable handle (41) that is associated with an end-of-stroke feed-back means (50) for providing a corresponding feed-back to a user actuating the handle.
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