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Beverage capsule for preparing a beverage by centrifugation in a beverage preparation device

US9745120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2012
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/22
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Beverage capsule for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a capsule containing beverage ingredients by passing water through the ingredients contained in the capsule using centrifugal forces, said device comprising means for driving the capsule in rotation around an axis of rotation (I), a capsule holder for receiving the capsule and a water injection means for injecting water in the capsule, said device further comprising a valve means for engaging a valve engaging portion of the capsule; said valve means comprising a pressing ring; the capsule comprising a body and a lid and a valve engaging portion designed for being inserted between the capsule holder and the valve means of the device; wherein said capsule comprises an outlet structure forming beverage flow restriction passages of defined cross-section in the capsule at such and/or as a result of the insertion of the valve engaging portion between the capsule holder and the pressing ring of the valve means.

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