WO2014053638A1 - A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means - Google Patents
A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2014053638A1 WO2014053638A1 PCT/EP2013/070718 EP2013070718W WO2014053638A1 WO 2014053638 A1 WO2014053638 A1 WO 2014053638A1 EP 2013070718 W EP2013070718 W EP 2013070718W WO 2014053638 A1 WO2014053638 A1 WO 2014053638A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- beverage
- injection
- capsule
- wall
- injection wall
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3666—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means whereby the loading of the brewing chamber with the brewing material is performed by the user
- A47J31/3676—Cartridges being employed
- A47J31/369—Impermeable cartridges being employed
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/40—Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
- A47J31/407—Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea with ingredient-containing cartridges; Cartridge-perforating means
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
- B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
- B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents
- B65D85/8049—Details of the inlet
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
- B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
- B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents
- B65D85/8055—Means for influencing the liquid flow inside the package
Definitions
- the present invention concerns a capsule for containing a beverage ingredient, suitable for use with a beverage preparation machine.
- the present invention also concerns a method for preparing a beverage from such a capsule, as well as a configuration for such an apparatus.
- Beverage preparation machines are well known in the food industry and consumer goods domain. Such machines allow a consumer to prepare on command a single serving of a beverage such as brewed coffee, espresso coffee, tea, hot chocolate drink, or the like. Most beverage preparation machines for in-home use operate according to a system in which beverage ingredients are provided as individually- packaged, single-serving portions. Such portions can be soft pods, pads, or sachets, but increasingly more systems use semi-rigid or rigid portions such as rigid pods or capsules. In the following, it should be understood that the beverage machine in question is a beverage preparation machine working with a rigid or semi-rigid capsule.
- the capsules for use in beverage preparation machines are sealed.
- Such sealed capsules are advantageous in that they protect the ingredient contained therein from the surrounding atmosphere, improving the shelf life of the capsule.
- closed capsules are made from a gas and/or moisture impermeable material, and feature a rigid or semi-rigid body having one of its walls made from a flexible membrane.
- the beverage is prepared by inserting the capsule into a beverage machine, which preferably comprises a receptacle for accommodating said capsule and a fluid injection system for injecting a fluid (preferably water) under pressure into said capsule.
- a fluid preferably water
- the water injected into the capsule under pressure is heated, generally to a temperature above 70°C.
- the pressure inside the capsule chamber during extraction and/or dissolution of the capsule contents is typically about 1 to about 8 bar for dissolution products and about 2 to about 12 bar for extraction of roast and ground coffee.
- the present invention could also encompass the so-called "brewing" process of beverage preparation - particularly for tea and coffee. Brewing involves the infusion over time of the ingredient in a fluid, most commonly hot water, whereas extraction or dissolution preparations produce a beverage within a few seconds. For pu rposes of clarity, however, in th is docu ment the term "brewing" of an ingredient by a fl uid is u nderstood to encompass extraction of a powdered edible material (e.g. roast and ground powdered coffee), dissolution of edible soluble material (e.g.
- a powdered edible material e.g. roast and ground powdered coffee
- dissolution of edible soluble material e.g.
- soluble tea, coffee, milk, or cocoa or the infusion of a n edible material in an infusion fl uid under very low or atmospheric pressure, for a longer time than that required for extraction or dissolution (e.g. tea leaves in hot water).
- the principle of extracting and/or dissolving the contents of a closed capsule under pressu re is known and consists typical ly of confining the capsule in a receptacle of a machine, injecting a quantity of pressurized water into the capsule to extract or dissolve the su bstance, and then dispensing the resu lting beverage from the capsu le.
- the injection is generally performed by piercing a face of the capsu le with a piercing injection element, such as a fl uid injection needle incorporated into the machine.
- a piercing injection element such as a fl uid injection needle incorporated into the machine.
- the mach ine further com prises a supply of the fl uid (usually water) that is used to prepare the beverage from the ingred ient(s) contained in the capsu le.
- the machine fu rther com prises a heating u nit such as a boiler or a heat exchanger, which heats the water used therein to working tennperatures (usually between 80° and 90°C).
- the nnachine comprises a pump for circulating the water from the tank to the capsule, optionally though the heating unit.
- the circulation of the water within the machine may be directed via a selecting valve means, such as for instance a peristaltic valve of the type described in applicant's European patent application EP 2162653 Al.
- Such systems are particularly well-adapted to the preparation of coffee.
- One configuration for achieving this which is particularly advantageous is to provide a capsule containing roast and ground coffee powder, which is extracted with hot water injected therein.
- such capsules typically comprise:
- - a hollow body and an injection wall which are impermeable to liquids and to air, the wall being attached to the body and adapted to be punctured by e.g. an injection needle of the machine;
- an aluminium membrane disposed at the bottom end of the chamber for retaining the internal pressure therein, the membrane being associated with piercing means which create drainage holes in the aluminium membrane when the internal pressure inside the chamber reaches a certain pre-determined value;
- a deflection means configured to break up the jet of fluid, thereby reducing the speed of the jet of fluid injected into the capsule and evenly distributing the fluid across the bed of substance at a reduced speed.
- the beverage machine also pierces the capsule at a second location, for instance at its bottom, permitting the beverage to flow out during the operation of the machine.
- the beverage capsule may be provided with a spout or drain, to which is generally affixed a valve or a membrane that opens when the pressure within the capsule builds up to the level required for proper beverage preparation.
- the capsule compartment When the capsule contains soluble ingredient to extract, the capsule compartment generally comprises a single cavity, and the residual fluid pressure is distributed across the compartment volume.
- the invention is directed to a beverage capsule comprising a substantially cup-shaped capsule body, said capsule body having an open end and defining a cavity in communication with said open end; an injection wall disposed upon said open end so as to enclose said cavity; a partition, said partition being disposed within said capsule body and dividing said cavity into an injection space adjacent to said injection wall and a product space opposite said injection wall, said partition being provided with at least one channel extending through the thickness of said partition and being configured to retard fluid flow between said injection space and said product space; a rupturing means disposed within said injection space, said rupturing means configured to rupture said injection wall when said injection wall is deflected into said cavity of said capsule body; and a quantity of a beverage ingredient disposed within said product space.
- the beverage capsule comprises a sealing support, said sealing support projecting from said partition towards said injection wall and disposed about said rupturing means, and having a sealing surface disposed upon an end proximal to said injection wall configured to be in contact with said injection wall when said injection wall is deflected into said cavity of said capsule body.
- a beverage capsule furnished with a sealing support according to this feature is adapted to the use of a beverage machine which only applies a pressure to the area of the injection wall which corresponds to the perimeter of the sealing surface of the sealing support, effectively enclosing the space around the rupture in the injection wall through which the liquid is injected during a beverage preparation process.
- a sealing support means that a seal will be created between the injection wall and anything pressed into it upon the sealing support.
- the sealing support locally constrains the deflection of the injection wall into the capsule, while permitting its flexure elsewhere over its surface.
- the device pressed into the injection wall is configured to contain any surge of pressurized liquid which is generated by the residual pressure within the capsule after the beverage preparation process.
- the beverage production process is thus rendered more sanitary.
- the beverage capsule is thus adapted to being employed in a beverage machine comprising an injection means which applies pressurized injection fluid to a portion of the surface of the injection wall.
- the injection means of the beverage machine may be so adapted to seal against the injection wall by means of the sealing support, thereby both preventing spraying of the beverage ingredient and reducing the amount of the surface of the injection wall which is exposed to the fluid.
- the cleanliness of the beverage capsule, and that of the beverage machine adapted to utilize it, is thereby improved.
- the sealing support is a substantially frusto-conical annular body. This is advantageous in that a sealing support so configured yields a large amount of surface area at its sealing surface for any given size of rupturing device disposed within the sealing support.
- the rupturing device may be made relatively short, while maintaining a large amount of area at the sealing surface. Positive sealing at the injection wall near the sealing support, and thus reliable performance of the beverage capsule, is thereby assured.
- the sealing support is further provided with at least one communication port extending through the thickness of said sealing support.
- the communication ports permit the fluid to cross from one side of the injection device to another, the fluid flow within the injection space of the capsule is more even. The quality and consistency of the beverages produced is thereby improved.
- said rupturing means comprises a substantially conical piercing spike having a point projecting towards said injection wall.
- a rupturing means so configured will reliably rupture the injection wall of the beverage capsule.
- a rupturing means configured as a spike is also easy to manufacture.
- Such a rupturing means is also durable, in that it is less likely than a blade to be blunted from impacts during manufacture, transport, or use.
- the rupturing means is integral with said partition.
- the partition/rupturing means may be fabricated as a single piece, such as by injection moulding or the like, thereby minimizing the cost of the components of the beverage capsule. Furnishing the partition and rupturing means in one piece will also simplify the fabrication of the beverage capsules, in that both components may be inserted into the capsule during manufacture in a single step.
- the beverage capsules of the present invention are thereby rendered easier and more cost-effective to produce.
- said partition is between 1.0 mm and 5.0 mm thick, preferably between 1.5 mm and 3.0 mm thick.
- the channels provided therein will have a length sufficient to provide a fluidic resistance against backflow and a resulting protection against spraying when the beverage capsule is removed from the beverage machine, but not so much resistance as to impede the beverage preparation process.
- the at least one channel is a substantially cylindrical hole between 0.1 mm and 1 mm in diameter, most preferably 0.3 mm in diameter.
- a plurality of channels is provided in said partition in a substantially uniform arrangement.
- the partition may be configured in an axially symmetric arrangement. The fabrication of the partition and its insertion into the capsule body is thereby simplified, improving the economy of mass production of the beverage capsules.
- the invention is directed to a beverage system
- a beverage preparation machine suitable for functionally accommodating a beverage capsule as described above, said machine being provided with an injection means, said injection means comprising a sealing cup having a rim and a wall, and defining a chamber in communication with a mouth defined by said rim; and an injection port disposed in said wall and permitting fluid communication between said chamber and a fluid source; wherein said sealing cup is adapted to create a seal between said rim and an injection wall of a beverage capsule when said sealing cup is pressed into said injection wall.
- a beverage machine so configured will engage a beverage capsule as described above in such a way as to create a seal between the sealing cup and the injection wall of the beverage cup.
- a pressure will be applied to only the area of the injection wall within the sealing cup. This portion of the injection wall will thus be deflected into the rupturing means and rupture, creating a path for the injection of the liquid into the beverage capsule itself and realizing the advantages of the beverage capsule as described above.
- said sealing cup and said rim are substantially the same diameter as a sealing support disposed within said beverage capsule.
- the injection wall is "pinched" between the sealing support within the beverage capsule and the sealing cup within the injection means, thereby optimizing the quality of the seal between the sealing cup and the injection wall and between the injection wall and the sealing support.
- the performance of the beverage preparation machine during the beverage preparation process is further improved Furthermore, by configuring the sealing cup so as to be substantially the same diameter as the sealing support, the area of the injection wall which is subjected to pressure may be minimized. This is especially advantageous when, as described above, the injection wall of the beverage capsule is ruptured by pressure generated by the application of the fluid directly to its face. The cleanliness of the operation of the beverage machine may thus be improved.
- the invention is directed to a method for the preparation of a beverage, comprising the steps of providing a beverage capsule as described above; positioning a sealing cup of said beverage machine against an injection wall of said beverage capsule, said injection wall being thereby deflected into contact with a sealing support of said beverage capsule; creating a rupture in said injection wall, thereby permitting fluid communication across said injection wall; injecting a quantity of fluid through said rupture into said injection space, such that said quantity of fluid flows from said injection space through said at least one channel in said partition into said product space, thereby combining with said beverage ingredient to produce a beverage.
- a pressure is applied to an external surface of said injection wall, thereby deflecting said injection wall into contact with a rupturing means disposed within the injection space of the beverage capsule.
- This is advantageous in that it prepares a beverage from a beverage capsule without having to pierce the beverage capsule with an injection means such as a needle. Since the beverage capsule is furnished with its own means for rupturing the injection wall to permit the injection of the fluid, it is no longer necessary to puncture or otherwise rupture the beverage capsule at the beginning of beverage preparation.
- the pressure for rupturing the injection wall may preferably be furnished by the liquid used to prepare the beverage.
- the injection wall will deflect and rupture automatically once the flow of liquid is started.
- the only foreign body or substance to enter the beverage capsule is the liquid injected to prepare the beverage. In this way, the cleanliness of the beverage preparation process and the quality and consistency of the beverage so produced are optimized.
- the application of pressure during the rupturing step creates a seal between the injection wall and a sealing support projecting from said partition and disposed about said rupturing means, said sealing support being a substantially annular body having a sealing surface disposed upon an end proximal to said injection wall.
- FIG. 1 is an orthogonal cross-section of a capsule according to the prior art
- FIG. 2 is an orthogonal cross-section of a beverage capsule according to the invention.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of the partition of the beverage capsule of
- FIG. 2; - Figure 4 is an illustration of a beverage machine according to an aspect of the invention
- FIG. 5 is an orthogonal cross-section of an injection nneans of a beverage machine and the beverage capsule of Figure 2, prior to an injecting step;
- FIG. 6 is an orthogonal cross-section of the injection means of Figure 6 and the beverage capsule of Figure 2, during an injecting step.
- FIG. 1 depicts a beverage capsule according to the prior art, and is discussed in the foregoing discussion of the prior art.
- FIG. 2 depicts a beverage capsule 300 according to the invention.
- the configuration of the beverage capsule 300 comprises a capsule body 301 defining a cavity 302, and an injection wall 303 disposed upon an open end 304 so as to enclose the cavity 302.
- the beverage capsule 300 is also provided with a partition 305 dividing the cavity 302 into an injection space 306 and a product space 307, the latter being provided with a quantity of a beverage ingredient 308.
- the partition 305 is also furnished with a rupture means 309.
- the rupture means 309 is preferably integrated into the partition 305, reducing the number of components of the beverage capsule 300 and facilitating its fabrication.
- the rupture means 309 is preferably a conical spike, as depicted here, but may alternately comprise a blade, a pyramid, or other such means as may be appropriate to the particular application.
- the injection wall When the injection wall is deflected into the cavity 302 of the beverage capsule 303, it will come in contact with the rupturing means 308. The injection wall 302 will be thus ruptured, permitting the injection of a fluid into the injection space 306 of the beverage capsule 300 without having to employ additional, external rupturing means.
- the partition 309 is further provided with a trench 310.
- the trench 310 offers sufficient depth for the insertion of the injection needle 219, while still permitting the partition 309 to be positioned such that the volume of the injection space 306 is minimized.
- the partition is further provided with channels 311, which function substantially the same as those in the first embodiment discussed above.
- the side of the partition 305 abutting the beverage ingredient 308 may be made flat for ease of fabrication.
- the side of the partition 305 abutting the beverage ingredient 308 may be configured in an alternate arrangement, such as concave or patterned, thereby permitting one to achieve the optimal length of the channels 311.
- the beverage capsule 305 is also provided with a sealing support 312, a substantially annular body disposed about the rupturing means 309.
- the end of the sealing support 312 comprises the sealing surface 313, which creates a seal between itself and the inner surface of the injection wall 303 when the latter is deflected into the chamber.
- the sealing support 312 serves to prevent the accidental rupturing of the injection wall 302 during handling, and may advantageously be configured to cooperate with an injection device as described below.
- the sealing support 312 is further provided with communication ports 314 extending through its thickness.
- the communication ports 314 permit free fluid communication between the region of the injection space 306 within the sealing support and the region outside it, thereby permitting fluid communication between a rupture in the injection wall 302 in the region of the rupturing means 309 and the channels 311 disposed in the partition 305.
- the channels 311 in the partition 305 are disposed in a uniform arrangement and configured so as to offer a fluidic resistance. More specifically, the channels 311 are configured to resist the flow of fluid through them, so that any residual pressure built up during the beverage preparation process is retained within the product space 307 and preventing any squirting of liquid from the beverage capsule.
- the channels 311 are between 0.5 mm and 3 mm long and 0.1 and 1.0 mm in diameter, and most preferably 1.0 mm thick and 0.3 mm in diameter. Channels having these dimensions yield the optimal fluidic resistance under the conditions generally found in beverage capsules during and after the beverage preparation process.
- FIG 3 is an enlarged illustration of a possible embodiment of a partition 400 of the second embodiment.
- the partition 400 is provided with a centrally- located rupturing means 309, which is surrounded by a sealing support 312.
- the sealing support 312 is provided with a sealing surface 313 and four communication ports 314.
- the partition 400 is further provided with three channels 311 disposed in radial symmetry upon the face of the partition 400, and a trench 610 disposed proximate to the circumference of the partition 400.
- FIG 4 depicts a beverage machine 500 according to an aspect of the invention.
- the beverage machine 500 comprises a fluid supply 501, which may be a water tank as in this embodiment, or alternately plumbed into a potable water supply.
- the beverage machine 500 further comprises a capsule receptacle 502 for receiving a beverage capsule 503, here configured as a sliding drawer with a finger- loop 504.
- the user will place a container such as a mug on the platen 505, and insert a beverage capsule 503 into the capsule receptacle 502.
- the beverage machine 500 Upon starting the beverage preparation process, the beverage machine 500 will rupture the injection wall 506 of the beverage capsule 503. Fluid will be conducted from the fluid reservoir 501, heated such as by an electrical resistance heater, injected into the beverage capsule 503 to mix with a beverage ingredient therein to create a beverage, which is subsequently dispensed into the container.
- FIG 5 depicts an injection means 600 of a beverage machine and the capsule of Figure 3, prior to an injecting step.
- the injection means comprises a head frame 601 and a capsule receptacle 602.
- the capsule receptacle 602 is preferably mobile, permitting the beverage capsule 300 to be inserted and withdrawn from the injection means 600.
- the capsule receptacle 602 further comprises a shoulder 602A configured to engage the beverage capsule 300 and hold it in place.
- the head frame 601 is immobile relative to the capsule receptacle 602 and the beverage capsule 300, generally integrated with a beverage machine such as the one depicted in Figure 5.
- the head frame 601 comprises a sealing cup 603.
- the sealing cup 603 comprises a rim 604 and a wall 605, which define the cup chamber 606 in communication with the cup mouth 607.
- the sealing cup 603 is further provided with an injection port 608 which is in communication with said cup chamber 606 and a fluid supply 609.
- the sealing cup 603 is thereby configured to deliver a quantity of fluid from the fluid source 609 to the cup chamber 606, as well as anything communicating with the cup chamber 606.
- Figure 6 depicts the injection means 600 during an injection step.
- the sealing cup 603 is pressed into the injection wall 303 of the beverage capsule 300 with force 700. This will create a seal between the injection wall 303 and the sealing surface 313 of the sealing support 312, as well as between the rim 604 of the sealing cup 603 and the injection wall 303.
- the rim 604 of the sealing cup 603 is substantially the same diameter as the sealing support 312 of the beverage capsule 300, thereby creating the strongest possible seal.
- a fluid 701 is injected through the injection port 608 with a pressure 702.
- the pressure 702 is applied to the injection wall 303 over the region corresponding to the sealing cup 603. This causes the injection wall 303 to deflect into the rupture means 309, thereby rupturing the injection wall 303 at the rupture 703.
- the fluid 701 flows through the rupture 703, through the communication ports 314 disposed in the sealing support 312 and through the channels 311 into the product space 307.
- the fluid 701 infuses in the product space, thereby creating the beverage 704 which flows from the beverage capsule 300 through the outlet 705.
- the exact configuration of the elements of the invention may be adapted to the application in which they are to be employed.
- the size, shape, number, and arrangement of the channels may be altered according to the particular beverage ingredient and capsule form employed in a particular embodiment.
- the temperatures, pressures, and other such variables of the beverage preparation process may also be modified without departing from the scope of the invention.
- a beverage capsule need not necessarily be provided with a partition having at least one channel providing a fluidic resistance and a rupturing means disposed upon said partition.
- a partition having at least one channel providing a fluidic resistance and a rupturing means disposed upon said partition.
- one may furnish a partition having a rupturing means and openings and/or cut-outs which permit the free passage of fluid through the capsule.
- the at least one channel providing a fluidic resistance and the rupturing means may indeed function optimally in concert, it should be understood that it is not obligatory to furnish both within a capsule according to the invention.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Food Science & Technology (AREA)
- Apparatus For Making Beverages (AREA)
- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (13)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
MX2015003986A MX2015003986A (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means. |
US14/431,363 US10173834B2 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | Beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
RU2015116179A RU2015116179A (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A DRINK WITH SPRAY AGENT |
EP13771530.6A EP2903915B1 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
KR1020157011268A KR20150066554A (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
CA2884889A CA2884889A1 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
BR112015007195A BR112015007195A2 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | drink capsule with sprinkler prevention means |
AU2013326451A AU2013326451A1 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
CN201380051843.8A CN104718141B (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
ES13771530.6T ES2593460T3 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | Drink capsule with splash prevention medium |
JP2015535032A JP6174153B2 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | Beverage capsule having scattering prevention means. |
SG11201501783PA SG11201501783PA (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
PH12015500566A PH12015500566A1 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2015-03-16 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP12187344.2 | 2012-10-05 | ||
EP12187344 | 2012-10-05 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2014053638A1 true WO2014053638A1 (en) | 2014-04-10 |
Family
ID=47080251
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/EP2013/070718 WO2014053638A1 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2013-10-04 | A beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means |
Country Status (16)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US10173834B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2903915B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP6174153B2 (en) |
KR (1) | KR20150066554A (en) |
CN (1) | CN104718141B (en) |
AR (1) | AR092918A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2013326451A1 (en) |
BR (1) | BR112015007195A2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2884889A1 (en) |
CL (1) | CL2015000812A1 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2593460T3 (en) |
MX (1) | MX2015003986A (en) |
PH (1) | PH12015500566A1 (en) |
RU (1) | RU2015116179A (en) |
SG (1) | SG11201501783PA (en) |
WO (1) | WO2014053638A1 (en) |
Cited By (19)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN104605474A (en) * | 2015-01-22 | 2015-05-13 | 广东新宝电器股份有限公司 | Food capsule brewing device, method for brewing beverage and food capsule |
WO2017050745A1 (en) * | 2015-09-22 | 2017-03-30 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule with anti-drip device |
IT201700016167A1 (en) * | 2017-02-14 | 2018-08-14 | Imper Spa | DISPOSABLE CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGE DELIVERY MACHINES IN THE FORM OF INFUSED |
IT201700043013A1 (en) * | 2017-04-19 | 2018-10-19 | Bisio Progetti Spa | CAPS FOR THE PREPARATION OF INFUSION OR SOLUBLE BEVERAGES IN LOW PRESSURE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS |
IT201700108896A1 (en) * | 2017-09-28 | 2019-03-28 | Bisio Progetti Spa | METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF A CUP FOR A CAPSULE FOR INFUSION OR SOLUBLE DRINKS, AND ITS COPPA AND CAPSULE |
IT201800005687A1 (en) * | 2018-05-24 | 2019-11-24 | Capsule for making drinks. | |
US10835074B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2020-11-17 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US10940995B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2021-03-09 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11198557B2 (en) | 2016-10-07 | 2021-12-14 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage |
US11198556B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2021-12-14 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11311137B2 (en) | 2014-01-03 | 2022-04-26 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Exchangeable supply pack for a beverage dispensing machine, doser, pump assembly and method of manufacturing |
US11352199B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2022-06-07 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11524268B2 (en) | 2016-11-09 | 2022-12-13 | Pepsico, Inc. | Carbonated beverage makers, methods, and systems |
US11540659B2 (en) | 2017-07-14 | 2023-01-03 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Assembly of a capsule and a brew chamber |
US11673738B2 (en) | 2016-05-13 | 2023-06-13 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11679929B2 (en) | 2016-05-13 | 2023-06-20 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule and a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule |
US11760561B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2023-09-19 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11772883B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2023-10-03 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11827446B2 (en) | 2015-10-27 | 2023-11-28 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, system and method for preparing a beverage |
Families Citing this family (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US11832755B2 (en) * | 2007-07-13 | 2023-12-05 | Adrian Rivera | Brewing material container for a beverage brewer |
US10722066B2 (en) * | 2010-12-04 | 2020-07-28 | Adrian Rivera | Windowed single serving brewing material holder |
PL3521207T3 (en) * | 2010-07-22 | 2020-06-15 | K-Fee System Gmbh | Portion capsule with barcode |
ITUB20156802A1 (en) * | 2015-12-07 | 2017-06-07 | Lavazza Luigi Spa | CARTRIDGE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A LIQUID PRODUCT AND ITS ASSORTMENT |
IT201800002185A1 (en) * | 2018-01-30 | 2019-07-30 | Goglio Spa | Capsule with degassing valve |
US11805934B1 (en) * | 2020-10-21 | 2023-11-07 | Adrian Rivera | Brewing material lid and container for a beverage brewer |
Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CH605293A5 (en) | 1976-12-17 | 1978-09-29 | Nestle Sa | |
EP0242556A1 (en) | 1986-04-24 | 1987-10-28 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Beverage-extracting device for cartridges |
EP1555218A1 (en) * | 2004-02-11 | 2005-07-20 | I.T.A.CA. S.r.l. | Cartridge for coffee |
WO2006030461A1 (en) * | 2004-09-17 | 2006-03-23 | Tuttoespresso S.P.A. | Disposable capsule for drinks |
EP1472156B1 (en) | 2002-01-16 | 2006-03-29 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Closed capsule with opening mean |
WO2006127118A1 (en) * | 2005-05-25 | 2006-11-30 | Sunbeam Products, Inc. | Beverage brewer |
WO2006127113A1 (en) | 2005-05-25 | 2006-11-30 | Sunbeam Products, Inc. | Single serve beverage maker with adjustable sealed showerhead |
EP1792849A1 (en) * | 2005-12-02 | 2007-06-06 | Tuttoespresso S.p.a. | Pressure beverage cartridge and preparation method |
EP1784344B1 (en) | 2004-08-23 | 2009-04-08 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule for preparing and delivering a drink by injecting a pressurized fluid into the capsule |
EP2162653A1 (en) | 2007-05-16 | 2010-03-17 | Nestec S.A. | Control device having a peristaltic valve for a drink preparing machine |
Family Cites Families (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB1364462A (en) * | 1970-10-28 | 1974-08-21 | Telco Group Management Ltd | Cartridge containing devices for use in the making of beverages and cartridges therefor |
DE20221780U1 (en) * | 2002-03-14 | 2007-10-18 | Caffita System S.P.A., Gaggio Montano | Portion capsule with a particulate extractable by water substance for the preparation of a beverage |
CN1681425A (en) * | 2002-09-20 | 2005-10-12 | 雀巢技术公司 | Method, device, and capsule for preparing a foamy liquid food |
ITMI20070740A1 (en) * | 2007-04-12 | 2008-10-13 | Rossi Corp S R L | DISPOSABLE CAPSULE OF CONTAINING AN AROMATIC ESSENCE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN INFUSION |
BRPI0812449B1 (en) * | 2007-06-05 | 2018-09-25 | Nestec Sa | capsule for the preparation of liquid food by centrifugation |
AU2009226916B2 (en) * | 2008-03-18 | 2014-01-23 | Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. | Cartridge for preparation of a liquid comprising puncturable delivery wall |
PT2236437E (en) * | 2009-03-31 | 2012-04-13 | Nestec Sa | Capsule with filter for preparing a liquid nutritional or food composition and related beverage production system |
-
2013
- 2013-10-04 CA CA2884889A patent/CA2884889A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2013-10-04 RU RU2015116179A patent/RU2015116179A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2013-10-04 SG SG11201501783PA patent/SG11201501783PA/en unknown
- 2013-10-04 BR BR112015007195A patent/BR112015007195A2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2013-10-04 AR ARP130103617A patent/AR092918A1/en unknown
- 2013-10-04 JP JP2015535032A patent/JP6174153B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2013-10-04 ES ES13771530.6T patent/ES2593460T3/en active Active
- 2013-10-04 CN CN201380051843.8A patent/CN104718141B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2013-10-04 US US14/431,363 patent/US10173834B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2013-10-04 AU AU2013326451A patent/AU2013326451A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2013-10-04 EP EP13771530.6A patent/EP2903915B1/en not_active Not-in-force
- 2013-10-04 WO PCT/EP2013/070718 patent/WO2014053638A1/en active Application Filing
- 2013-10-04 KR KR1020157011268A patent/KR20150066554A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2013-10-04 MX MX2015003986A patent/MX2015003986A/en unknown
-
2015
- 2015-03-16 PH PH12015500566A patent/PH12015500566A1/en unknown
- 2015-03-31 CL CL2015000812A patent/CL2015000812A1/en unknown
Patent Citations (11)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CH605293A5 (en) | 1976-12-17 | 1978-09-29 | Nestle Sa | |
EP0242556A1 (en) | 1986-04-24 | 1987-10-28 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Beverage-extracting device for cartridges |
EP1472156B1 (en) | 2002-01-16 | 2006-03-29 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Closed capsule with opening mean |
EP1555218A1 (en) * | 2004-02-11 | 2005-07-20 | I.T.A.CA. S.r.l. | Cartridge for coffee |
EP1784344B1 (en) | 2004-08-23 | 2009-04-08 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule for preparing and delivering a drink by injecting a pressurized fluid into the capsule |
EP2062831A2 (en) | 2004-08-23 | 2009-05-27 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule for preparing and delivering a drink by injecting a pressurized fluid into the capsule |
WO2006030461A1 (en) * | 2004-09-17 | 2006-03-23 | Tuttoespresso S.P.A. | Disposable capsule for drinks |
WO2006127118A1 (en) * | 2005-05-25 | 2006-11-30 | Sunbeam Products, Inc. | Beverage brewer |
WO2006127113A1 (en) | 2005-05-25 | 2006-11-30 | Sunbeam Products, Inc. | Single serve beverage maker with adjustable sealed showerhead |
EP1792849A1 (en) * | 2005-12-02 | 2007-06-06 | Tuttoespresso S.p.a. | Pressure beverage cartridge and preparation method |
EP2162653A1 (en) | 2007-05-16 | 2010-03-17 | Nestec S.A. | Control device having a peristaltic valve for a drink preparing machine |
Cited By (31)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US11311137B2 (en) | 2014-01-03 | 2022-04-26 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Exchangeable supply pack for a beverage dispensing machine, doser, pump assembly and method of manufacturing |
CN104605474A (en) * | 2015-01-22 | 2015-05-13 | 广东新宝电器股份有限公司 | Food capsule brewing device, method for brewing beverage and food capsule |
US11198556B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2021-12-14 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11352199B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2022-06-07 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11851268B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2023-12-26 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11772883B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2023-10-03 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11760561B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2023-09-19 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US10835074B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2020-11-17 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US10940995B2 (en) | 2015-05-15 | 2021-03-09 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
CN108025866A (en) * | 2015-09-22 | 2018-05-11 | 雀巢产品技术援助有限公司 | Magazine with antidrip equipment |
WO2017050745A1 (en) * | 2015-09-22 | 2017-03-30 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule with anti-drip device |
CN108025866B (en) * | 2015-09-22 | 2020-11-10 | 雀巢产品有限公司 | Cartridge with drip-proof device |
US11827446B2 (en) | 2015-10-27 | 2023-11-28 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, system and method for preparing a beverage |
US11673738B2 (en) | 2016-05-13 | 2023-06-13 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device |
US11679929B2 (en) | 2016-05-13 | 2023-06-20 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule and a system for preparing a potable beverage from such a capsule |
US11198557B2 (en) | 2016-10-07 | 2021-12-14 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Capsule, a system for preparing a potable beverage |
US11866249B2 (en) | 2016-10-07 | 2024-01-09 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | System for preparing a potable beverage |
US11524268B2 (en) | 2016-11-09 | 2022-12-13 | Pepsico, Inc. | Carbonated beverage makers, methods, and systems |
IT201700016167A1 (en) * | 2017-02-14 | 2018-08-14 | Imper Spa | DISPOSABLE CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGE DELIVERY MACHINES IN THE FORM OF INFUSED |
US11174097B2 (en) | 2017-04-19 | 2021-11-16 | Bisio Progetti S.P.A. | Capsule for the preparation of infusion or soluble beverages in low pressure extraction systems |
WO2018193374A1 (en) * | 2017-04-19 | 2018-10-25 | Bisio Progetti S.P.A. | Capsule for the preparation of infusion or soluble beverages in low pressure extraction systems |
IT201700043013A1 (en) * | 2017-04-19 | 2018-10-19 | Bisio Progetti Spa | CAPS FOR THE PREPARATION OF INFUSION OR SOLUBLE BEVERAGES IN LOW PRESSURE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS |
US11540659B2 (en) | 2017-07-14 | 2023-01-03 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Assembly of a capsule and a brew chamber |
US11844453B2 (en) | 2017-07-14 | 2023-12-19 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts N.V. | Capsule for the preparation of a beverage |
CN111372870B (en) * | 2017-09-28 | 2021-12-14 | 毕西欧项目股份公司 | Method for producing a cup for capsules for infused or soluble beverages, and associated cup and capsule |
US11713185B2 (en) | 2017-09-28 | 2023-08-01 | Bisio Progetti S.P.A. | Method for producing a cup for a capsule for infused or soluble beverages, and related cup and capsule |
CN111372870A (en) * | 2017-09-28 | 2020-07-03 | 毕西欧项目股份公司 | Method for producing a cup for capsules for infused or soluble beverages, and associated cup and capsule |
WO2019064096A1 (en) * | 2017-09-28 | 2019-04-04 | Bisio Progetti S.P.A. | Method for producing a cup for a capsule for infused or soluble beverages, and related cup and capsule |
IT201700108896A1 (en) * | 2017-09-28 | 2019-03-28 | Bisio Progetti Spa | METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF A CUP FOR A CAPSULE FOR INFUSION OR SOLUBLE DRINKS, AND ITS COPPA AND CAPSULE |
EP3572353A1 (en) * | 2018-05-24 | 2019-11-27 | Goglio S.p.A. | A capsule for preparing beverages |
IT201800005687A1 (en) * | 2018-05-24 | 2019-11-24 | Capsule for making drinks. |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CL2015000812A1 (en) | 2015-07-03 |
EP2903915B1 (en) | 2016-08-17 |
AR092918A1 (en) | 2015-05-06 |
CA2884889A1 (en) | 2014-04-10 |
EP2903915A1 (en) | 2015-08-12 |
AU2013326451A1 (en) | 2015-03-26 |
SG11201501783PA (en) | 2015-05-28 |
ES2593460T3 (en) | 2016-12-09 |
CN104718141B (en) | 2017-02-22 |
JP2015533563A (en) | 2015-11-26 |
BR112015007195A2 (en) | 2017-07-04 |
MX2015003986A (en) | 2015-07-06 |
RU2015116179A (en) | 2016-11-27 |
US20150251847A1 (en) | 2015-09-10 |
CN104718141A (en) | 2015-06-17 |
US10173834B2 (en) | 2019-01-08 |
JP6174153B2 (en) | 2017-08-02 |
KR20150066554A (en) | 2015-06-16 |
PH12015500566A1 (en) | 2015-05-04 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US10173834B2 (en) | Beverage capsule with spraying-prevention means | |
US10343839B2 (en) | Food capsule with multiple compartments | |
US9376253B2 (en) | Beverage capsule with an opening system | |
US9833103B2 (en) | Capsule-based food preparation system | |
AU2014273107B2 (en) | A capsule for beverage preparation | |
US20150157165A1 (en) | Capsule for use in a food preparation machine | |
US20150216350A1 (en) | Food preparation machine with safety feature | |
JP2016526400A (en) | Capsule for preparing food or beverage |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 13771530 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2015535032 Country of ref document: JP Kind code of ref document: A |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2884889 Country of ref document: CA |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 12015500566 Country of ref document: PH |
|
REEP | Request for entry into the european phase |
Ref document number: 2013771530 Country of ref document: EP |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2013771530 Country of ref document: EP |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2013326451 Country of ref document: AU Date of ref document: 20131004 Kind code of ref document: A |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 14431363 Country of ref document: US |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: MX/A/2015/003986 Country of ref document: MX |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: IDP00201501891 Country of ref document: ID |
|
NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |
|
REG | Reference to national code |
Ref country code: BR Ref legal event code: B01A Ref document number: 112015007195 Country of ref document: BR |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 20157011268 Country of ref document: KR Kind code of ref document: A |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: A201504211 Country of ref document: UA |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2015116179 Country of ref document: RU Kind code of ref document: A |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 112015007195 Country of ref document: BR Kind code of ref document: A2 Effective date: 20150331 |