EP3259208A1 - Capsule destinée au stockage d'une substance dans un gobelet jetable et utilisations associées - Google Patents

Capsule destinée au stockage d'une substance dans un gobelet jetable et utilisations associées

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EP3259208A1
EP3259208A1 EP16752044.4A EP16752044A EP3259208A1 EP 3259208 A1 EP3259208 A1 EP 3259208A1 EP 16752044 A EP16752044 A EP 16752044A EP 3259208 A1 EP3259208 A1 EP 3259208A1
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capsule
disposable cup
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Haim Simcha AMSEL
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  • the present invention relates accessories for disposable dishware. More particularly, the present invention relates to capsules for storing a substance in disposable cups.
  • Solid and liquid substances for the preparation of an instant beverage or food dose for example coffee powder, instant soup power, chopped and dried tea leaves, instant potato puree powder and the like are available and widely used.
  • the beverage or food dose is prepared by adding a liquid, for example water or milk, to a dish containing the substance and dissolving, suspending or extracting the substance in the liquid.
  • a liquid for example water or milk
  • attempts are made to provide instant dishes, for example instant cups, pre-filled with a substance for the preparation of an instant beverage or food dose.
  • United States patent application No. 2006/0096462 Al discloses a disposable cup having a floor to which there is affixed a cake of water-soluble flavoursome material to dissolve when water is added to the cup.
  • the water-soluble flavoursome material that is affixed to the floor of the disposable cup is not covered and therefore vulnerable to exposure to oxygen and moisture that adversely affect the freshness of the water-soluble flavoursome material.
  • the water-soluble flavoursome material undergoes artificial treatments in order to solidify it to form a cake and to affix it to the floor of the disposable cup. This may prevent usage of this disposable cup by some potential consumers, for example those who avoid consuming artificially-treated beverages and foods.
  • this disposable cup may not be marketed in countries where there are regulations preventing the marketing of unpacked beverages and foods, since the cake of water-soluble flavoursome material is not covered or packaged.
  • covering the water-soluble flavoursome material with a cover inside the cup would not allow stacking of a plurality of such disposable cups in a maximal compactness, for example in a manner similar to the stacking of disposable cups without a material and/or a cover inside them. This may increase the space these cups occupy during storage and delivery, and thereby influence the costs of delivery which eventually increase the price of the product.
  • Chinese utility model No. 2564505 Y discloses a paper tea cup with an interlayer on the bottom of the main body of the paper tea cup. Dry powders of a soluble beverage, such as tea, coffee and milk powders, can be appropriately placed in the interlayer, and the interlayer is made of strong filterable material including non-woven fabrics. A beverage can be instantly brewed in the paper tea cup without having to add additional beverage, thus bringing more convenience and practicality to the usage of a paper tea cup.
  • Chinese utility model No. 2564505 Y discloses a paper tea cup with an interlayer on the bottom of the main body of the paper tea cup. Dry powders of a soluble beverage, such as tea, coffee and milk powders, can be appropriately placed in the interlayer, and the interlayer is made of strong filterable material including non-woven fabrics. A beverage can be instantly brewed in the paper tea cup without having to add additional beverage, thus bringing more convenience and practicality to the usage of a paper tea cup.
  • 200981738 Y discloses a disposable water cup, wherein the bottom of a cup body is placed with tea, the top of the tea is provided with a layer of filter paper which is ventilating and permeable, and the periphery of the filter paper is fixed on the cup wall near the bottom of the cup.
  • the tea can be replaced by other edible infusing things, such as coffee, milk powder, fruit juice powder and so on.
  • These approaches involve the coverage of the substance on the bottom of the disposable cup with a cover permeable to liquid.
  • the cover remains in the disposable cup - a characteristic that may prevent the usage of this type of product by potential consumers, for example those who may be concerned about the possibility that the cover may be released from the bottom of the disposable cup during consumption of the beverage.
  • the cover since the cover is permeable to liquid it does not block the passage of oxygen and moisture that might adversely affect the freshness of the material that is stored in the disposable cup.
  • the presence of the cover in the disposable cup does not allow a compact stacking of a plurality of such disposable cups, as discussed above.
  • a solution for the issue of the presence of a cover in the disposable cup that covers the beverage or food substance and still remains in the disposable cup during consumption of the beverage or food is provided for example by Chinese utility model No. 2687065, which discloses a paper cup and a charging interlayer positioned in the paper cup in which a material for the preparation of a beverage, such as instant coffee, powdered milk, malted milk and tea, is stored.
  • the charging interlayer is made of an edible starch paper. Therefore, when water is added to the cup, the charging interlayer dissolves and allows mixing of the beverage material with the water.
  • starch paper does not block the passage of oxygen and moisture that might adversely affect the freshness of the material that is stored in the paper cup, and the presence of the charging interlayer in the paper cup does not allow a compact stacking of a plurality of such paper cups, as discussed above.
  • FIG. 2606080 Y discloses a cup comprising a cup body, a cup bottom, and a chamber that is formed between the cup body and the cup bottom, and a support frame is arranged at the place which is around the chamber and clings to the inner wall of the chamber, wherein a seal membrane is covered upon the support frame; the chamber positioned on the lower part of the cup is filled with a quantitative instant drink, such as coffee, powdered milk, fruit powder, instant tea and composite instant drink.
  • a quantitative instant drink such as coffee, powdered milk, fruit powder, instant tea and composite instant drink.
  • the seal membrane Before usage, the seal membrane is teared off and water is poured into the cup. Even though this approach may solve the problem of avoiding exposure of the substance to oxygen and moisture if an appropriate seal membrane is used, it still does not address the issue of hesitation of using this product by potential consumers due to the presence of a capsule or a chamber in the beverage or food dose during consumption, and the inability to compactly stack a plurality of disposable cups harboring a capsule or chamber in them, as discussed in detail above.
  • a disposable cup containing a substance for the preparation of a beverage or food dose that allows an easy, fast and convenient preparation of the beverage or food dose, keeps the freshness of the substance for an extended period of time, and further allows stacking of a plurality of disposable cups that contain the substance in a stack, in maximal compactness, for example in a manner similar to the stacking of disposable cups without a substance inside them.
  • a capsule for enclosing a substance on a bottom of a first disposable cup comprising a bottom and a rim deformed from the bottom of the first cup, the capsule comprising: a bottom having a circumference; a wall extending from the circumference; and an opening, wherein the capsule is configured to be accommodated in a space defined by the bottom and the rim of a second disposable cup inserted inside the first disposable cup.
  • the capsule further comprises a margin extending outwards from an edge of the wall.
  • the capsule further comprises at least one handle attached to the wall.
  • the capsule further comprises at least one handle attached to the margin.
  • At least part of the margin is configured to be accommodated in a slot in the lower part of the first disposable cup.
  • the slot in the first disposable cup is substantially 1 mm deep.
  • the capsule further comprises a slot near an edge of the wall, wherein the capsule's slot is configured to accommodate a protrusion along the wall of the first disposable cup substantially near a bottom of the first disposable cup.
  • the at least one handle is hollow.
  • the capsule further comprises at least one inner wall which divides the capsule to at least two sub-compartments.
  • the capsule further comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment is configured to face the bottom of a disposable cup in which the capsule is placed, and the second compartment is configured to face an inner space of the disposable cup.
  • the second compartment is covered with a cover.
  • the cover is made of an oxygen and moisture proof material.
  • the capsule is further covered with a liquid permeable cover.
  • a system comprising a stack of a plurality of disposable cups, comprising a bottom and a rim deformed from the bottom, and a plurality of capsules comprising a bottom having a circumference, a wall extending from the circumference and an opening, wherein each of the capsules is accommodate in a space defined by the bottom and the rim of a disposable cup.
  • the plurality of capsules are configured to avoid exposure of a substance enclosed by the plurality of capsules to oxygen and moisture.
  • a method for stacking a plurality of disposable cups comprising a bottom and a rim deformed from the bottom, and a plurality of capsules comprising a bottom having a circumference, a wall extending from the circumference and an opening, and a substance enclosed by the capsules
  • the method for stacking comprising: positioning a disposable cup with the bottom and rim pointing upwards; providing a capsule with the opening pointing upwards in a space formed by the bottom and rim of the disposable cup; providing a substance into the capsule; covering the capsule with another disposable cup with the bottom and rim pointing upwards; repeating the previous steps from the step of providing a capsule with the opening pointing upwards in a space formed by the bottom and rim of the disposable cup, until a stack with a desired number of disposable cups, capsules and substance is formed.
  • a method for keeping the freshness for an extended period of time of a substance packaged in a stack of a plurality of disposable cups comprising a bottom and a rim deformed from the bottom, and a plurality of capsules comprising a bottom having a circumference, a wall extending from the circumference and an opening, wherein each of the capsules is accommodate in a space defined by the bottom and the rim of a disposable cup
  • the method for keeping the freshness comprises: packaging the stack in a package made of an oxygen and moisture proof material.
  • the method for keeping the freshness for an extended period of time of a substance packaged in a stack of a plurality of disposable cups further comprises applying an inert gas into the package.
  • the inert gas is nitrogen.
  • the method for keeping the freshness for an extended period of time of a substance packaged in a stack of a plurality of disposable cups further comprises creating a negative pressure in the package.
  • FIG. 1 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a prior art disposable cup adapted to contain warm or cold beverages or foods.
  • FIG. 2A schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a disposable cup and a capsule enclosing a substance on the bottom of the disposable cup.
  • FIG. 2B schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule further comprising at least one handle, placed on a bottom of a disposable cup.
  • FIG. 3 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a system comprising a stack of a plurality of disposable cups.
  • FIG. 4 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule comprising a slot near the edge of the wall of the capsule, positioned on a bottom of a disposable cup comprising a protrusion along the wall of the disposable cup near the bottom of the disposable cup.
  • FIG. 5 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule positioned on a bottom of a disposable cup, which comprises a slot in the lower part of the disposable cup's wall, which is configured to accommodate at least part of the margin of the capsule.
  • FIG. 6 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule comprising at least one hollow handle.
  • FIG. 7 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule comprising two inner walls that divide the capsule to three sub- compartments.
  • FIG. 8 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule comprising a first compartment configured to face a bottom of a disposable cup and a second compartment facing an inner space of the disposable cup, while the first compartment further comprises an inner wall which divides the first compartment to two sub- compartments.
  • FIG. 9 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule covered with a liquid permeable cover.
  • One aim of the present invention is to provide a capsule configured to enclose a substance placed on a bottom of a disposable cup.
  • Another aim of the present invention is to provide a capsule configured to enclose a substance placed on a bottom of a disposable cup that enables compact stacking of a plurality of disposable cups accommodating the capsule in a manner similar to the stacking of empty disposable cups.
  • Yet another aim of the present invention is to provide a capsule configured to enclose a substance placed on a bottom of a disposable cup that enables keeping the freshness of the substance for a substantially extended period of time.
  • FIG. 1 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a prior art disposable cup 100 adapted to contain warm or cold beverages or foods, for example a disposable cup 100 made of paper.
  • a disposable cup 100 comprises a cup wall 110, essentially, but not necessarily, in the form of a truncated cone, and a bottom 120, for example in the form of a disk.
  • the inner surface of the wall 110 and the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100 are typically coated with a thin layer of a waterproof material (not shown), for example polyethylene, configured to avoid leakage of liquid through the wall 110 and bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100.
  • a waterproof material not shown
  • the bottom 120 is deformed to provide a rim 130, configured to provide stability to the disposable cup 100 when it is standing on a surface.
  • the height of the rim 130 of a disposable cup 100 is in the range of substantially 4-8 mm.
  • the rim 130 and the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100 both define a space 140 under the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the present invention provides a capsule configured to be accommodated in the space 140 defined by the bottom 120 and the rim 130 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the disposable cup 100 that is illustrated in Fig. 1 is only an exemplary embodiment of a disposable dish to which the capsule of the present invention fits.
  • the capsule of the present invention is configured to fit any disposable dish known in the art, which comprises a rim deformed from the bottom of the disposable dish, for example but not limited to, a disposable bowl containing instant soup powder, and disposable mug containing dried noodles and sauce powder, and the like. Therefore, for the sake of convenience only, the term “disposable cup” is used throughout the description and claims of the present application. However, it should be appreciated that the meaning of the term “disposable cup” refers to any disposable dish having a rim deformed from the bottom of the disposable dish, as illustrated in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 2A schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross- section view of a disposable cup 100 and a capsule 1 enclosing a substance 500 on the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the substance 500 is any substance known in the art for the preparation of a beverage or food dose, for example a solid substance, a powdered substance and a liquid substance.
  • Example of such a substance 500 include, but not limited to, coffee powder, chopped and dried tea leaves, instant soup powder, dried noodles, instant potato puree powder and the like.
  • the capsule 1 comprises a bottom 10 having a circumference (not shown), a wall 20 and an opening 30.
  • FIG. 3 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross- section view of a system 200 comprising a stack of a plurality of disposable cups 100, where a capsule 1 is accommodated in each space 140 defined by a bottom 120 and a rim 130 of each one of the disposable cups 100.
  • the capsules 1 allow compact stacking of the plurality of disposable cups 100 in a manner similar to the stacking of a plurality of disposable cups 100 without the capsules 1.
  • the structure and diameter of the bottom 10 of the capsule 1 is similar to the structure and diameter of the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100, and the wall 20 of the capsule 1 has a structure and height similar to the structure and height of the rim 130 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the diameter of the bottom 10 of the capsule 1 is somewhat shorter than the diameter of the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100 in order to facilitate insertion of the capsule 1 into the space 140 defined by the bottom 120 and rim 130 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the diameter of the bottom 10 of the capsule 1 is substantially 1 mm shorter than the diameter of the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the height of the wall 20 of the capsule 1 is lower than the height of the rim 130 of the disposable cup 100.
  • a capsule 1 when a capsule 1 is accommodated in the space 140 defined by the bottom 120 and rim 130 of a disposable cup 100, an inner surface of a bottom 120 of a disposable cup 100 serves as a cover for the capsule 1 with which it is in contact.
  • a substance 500 that is enclosed by the capsules 1 in the stack of a plurality of disposable cups 100 is well packaged in a manner that does not expose the substance 500 to oxygen and moisture, thus extending the shelf life of the substance 500, or in other words - keeps the substance 500 fresh for an extended period of time.
  • keeping the substance 500 fresh for an extended period of time means keeping the substance 500 fresh for a period of substantially a year.
  • Any means for eliminating exposure of the substance 500 to oxygen and moisture is under the scope of the present invention, including but not limited to, making the disposable cup 100 and/or the capsule 1 of a material that is oxygen and moisture proof; removal of air from, and creating a negative pressure in, the interior of the capsule 1 that is covered by the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100 or in a package comprising a stack of a plurality of disposable cups 100 and capsules 1 enclosing a substance 500; and providing nitrogen, or any other suitable gas, into the interior of the capsule 1 that is covered by the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100 or into a package comprising a stack of a plurality of disposable cups 100 and capsules 1 enclosing a substance 500.
  • the materials of which the disposable cup 100 and the capsule 1 of the present invention are made of are food grade and heatproof, thus enabling their usage in the storage of beverage and food substances, as well as preparation of cold and hot beverages or food doses.
  • the capsule 1 further comprises a margin 40 extending outwards from the edge of the wall 20 of the capsule 1.
  • the lower edge of a rim 130 of a disposable cup 100 presses the margin 40 of the capsule 1 with which it comes in contact towards the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100, and thus seals the interior of the capsule 1 and prevents exposure of a substance 500 enclosed by the capsule 1 to oxygen and moisture.
  • the margin 40 of the capsule 1 may be adhered to the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100 with which it is in contact in order to increase and stabilize the sealing of the interior of the capsule 1.
  • the adherence of the capsule's 1 margin 40 to the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100 may be performed in any method known in the art, for example welding, adhering with a food grade adhesive and the like.
  • the capsule 1 is made of an oxygen and moisture proof material, for example plastic or aluminum foil.
  • the inner surface of the capsule 1 is covered with a layer made of an oxygen and moisture proof material.
  • the disposable cup 100, or at least the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100, which serves as a cover of the capsule 1 in a stack of disposable cups 100 and capsules 1, is made of an oxygen and moisture proof material.
  • both surfaces of the bottom 120 and the inner surface of the rim 130 of the disposable cup 100 that face the space 140 in which the capsule 1 is accommodated is made of an oxygen and moisture proof material, or covered with a layer of an oxygen and moisture proof material.
  • the stack of disposable cups 100 and capsules 1 harboring a substance 500 is packaged with a packaging material that is oxygen and moisture proof, for example an aluminum laminate.
  • a packaging material that is oxygen and moisture proof for example an aluminum laminate.
  • vacuum, or negative pressure may be applied in the package of disposable cups 100 and capsules 1 in order to reduce the amount of oxygen and moisture inside the package.
  • Fig. 2B schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross- section view of a capsule 1 further comprising at least one handle 50, placed on a bottom 120 of a disposable cup 100.
  • the capsule 1 further comprises at least one handle 50 configured to facilitate removal of the capsule 1 from the disposable cup 100 before pouring a liquid into the disposable cup 100, in order to prepare a beverage or food dose with a substance 500 that was enclosed by the capsule 1 in the disposable cup 100.
  • the at least one handle 50 extends from the edge of the wall 20 of the capsule 1.
  • the at least one handle 50 is attached to the edge of the wall 20 of the capsule 1 in a flexible manner, thus enabling folding of the at least one handle 50 relative to the capsule 1.
  • the length of the at least one handle 50 is at least similar to the height of a wall 110 of disposable cup 100. According to a preferred embodiment the length of the at least one handle 50 is slightly higher than the height of a wall 110 of a disposable cup 100. According to another preferred embodiment, the length of the at least one handle 50 is higher in a range of substantially 1-2 mm than the height of a wall 110 of a disposable cup 100. Thus, when a capsule 1 is positioned on a bottom 120 of a disposable cup 100, the at least one handle 50 protrudes above the wall 110 of the disposable cup 100 in a manner that facilitates grasping the at least one handle 50 by a user and removing the capsule 1 from the disposable cup 100.
  • the width of the at least one handle 50 is such that it does not interfere with the stacking of a plurality of disposable cups 100 and capsules 1 comprising a handle 50.
  • the width of the at least one handle 50 is substantially 0.5 mm, which is slightly lower that the space between disposable cups 100 in a stack of a plurality of disposable cups 100.
  • the at leasat one handle 1 may be used as a stirrer during the preparation of a beverage or food dose in the disposable cup 100.
  • the at least one handle 50, and according to some embodiments also the capsule 1, is made of a food grade and heatproof material.
  • Fig. 4 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross- section view of a capsule 1 comprising a slot 25 near the edge of the wall 20 of the capsule 1, positioned on a bottom 120 of a disposable cup 100 comprising a protrusion 117 along the wall 110 of the disposable cup 100 near the bottom 120 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the slot 25 of the capsule 1 is configured to accommodate the protrusion 117 of the disposable cup 100, thus a further sealing of the interior of the capsule 1 is achieved, as well as stability of the capsule 1 when positioned in the disposable cup 100.
  • the protrusion 117 of the disposable cup 100 is removably attached to the wall 110 of the disposable cup 100.
  • the slot 25 of a capsule 1 is adhered to a protrusion 117 of a disposable cup 100, in any manner known in the art, for example welding, adhering with a food grade adhesive and the like.
  • removal of the capsule 1 from the disposable cup 100 causes removal of the protrusion 117 from the wall 110 of the disposable cup 100 while still adhered to the slot 25 of the capsule 1. In this manner the protrusion 117 does not remain in the disposable cup 100 when a beverage or food dose is prepared in the disposable cup 100.
  • Fig. 5 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross- section view of a capsule 1 positioned on a bottom 120 of a disposable cup 100, which comprises a slot 115 in the lower part of the disposable cup's 100 wall 110, which is configured to accommodate at least part of the margin 40 of the capsule 1.
  • the slot 115 is substantially 1 mm deep.
  • the diameter of the open side of the capsule 1 together with the margin 40 is slightly longer, for example in substantially 1 mm, that the diameter of the disposable cup 100 where the slot 115 is made.
  • Fig. 6 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross- section view of a capsule 1 comprising at least one hollow handle 52.
  • the space 55 inside the at least one hollow handle 52 is configured to harbor a substance that may be added to substance 500 enclosed by the capsule 1 during the preparation of a beverage or a food dose in a disposable cup 100.
  • the capsule l may enclose an instant soup powder and a hollow handle 52 may contain in its space 55 a spice, like pepper, that the user may add to the soup when prepared in the disposable cup 100.
  • the capsule comprises at least one inner wall 15 that divides the capsule 1 to at least two sub-compartments 16.
  • Fig. 7 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule 1 comprising two inner walls 15 that divide the capsule to three sub-compartments 16.
  • the at least two sub-compartments 16, or three sub-compartments 16 of the capsule 1, as exemplarily illustrated in Fig. 7, are configured to harbor at least two substances 500, or three substances 502, 504 and 506, as exemplarily illustrated in Fig. 7, which are separated from each other, for example coffee powder, sugar and dried milk powder.
  • the at least two sub-compartments 16 of the capsule 1 are configured to harbor substances 500 that cannot be mixed together for an extended period of time during the storage period of the disposable cups 100 and the substances 500 inside them, which are enclosed by capsules 1.
  • the capsule 1 comprises a first compartment 60 and a second compartment 70, when the first compartment is configured to face the bottom 120 of a disposable cup 100 in which the capsule 1 is placed, and the second compartment 70 is configured to face an inner space of a disposable cup 100.
  • the first compartment 60 and/or the second compartment 70 of the capsule further comprises at least one inner wall that further divides the first compartment 60 and/or the second compartment 70 to at least two sub-compartments.
  • FIG. 8 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross-section view of a capsule 1 comprising a first compartment 60 configured to face a bottom 120 of a disposable cup 100 and a second compartment 70 facing an inner space of the disposable cup 100, while the first compartment 60 further comprises an inner wall 65 which divides the first compartment 60 to two sub- compartments 67.
  • Each compartment 60, 70 and sub-compartment 67 is configured to harbor a separate substance 500, 504 and 506 as discussed above.
  • the second compartment is removably covered with a cover 77, preferably made of an oxygen and moisture proof material, like plastic and aluminum foil, in order to avoid exposure of the at least one substance 506 placed in the second compartment 70 to oxygen and moisture.
  • the user may decide whether to add the at least one substance 506 stored in the second compartment 70 to the beverage or food dose that is prepared in the disposable cup 100 with the at least one substance 502 and 504 that was enclosed by the first compartment 60 of the capsule 1.
  • Fig. 9 schematically illustrates, according to an exemplary embodiment, a cross- section view of a capsule 1 covered with a liquid permeable cover 80.
  • the capsule 1 which covered with a liquid permeable cover 80 is configured to enclose a substance 500 that is to be extracted with a liquid in a disposable cup 100, for example chopped and dried tea leaves, and allowing removal of the substance 500 from the liquid after the extraction.
  • the liquid permeable cover 80 is made of a material that allows passage of liquid therethrough, for example fabric, porous plastic and the like.
  • a liquid for example hot water
  • a liquid permeable cover 80 a liquid permeable cover 80
  • a substance 500 enclosed by the capsule 1 is extracted by the added liquid.
  • the capsule 1 may be removed from the disposable cup 1.
  • the capsule 1 covered with a liquid permeable cover 80 further comprises a handle 50, a user may hold the handle 50 and immerse the capsule 1 several times in a liquid poured into the disposable cup 100 in order to facilitate the extraction of the substance 500 enclosed by the capsule 1.
  • the liquid permeable cover 80 is attached to the edge of the wall 20 or the margin 40 of the capsule 1, in a manner that keeps the liquid permeable cover 80 attached to the edge of the wall 20 or the margin 40 of the capsule 1 when it comes in contact with a liquid, particularly warm or hot liquid.
  • the liquid permeable cover 80 may be welded, or adhered with a waterproof food grade adhesive to the edge of the wall 20 or to the margin 40 of the capsule 1.
  • a method for stacking a plurality of disposable cups comprising a bottom and a rim deformed from the bottom, and a plurality of capsules comprising a bottom having a circumference, a wall extending from the circumference and an opening, and a substance enclosed by the capsules
  • the method for stacking comprising: positioning a disposable cup with the bottom and rim pointing upwards; providing a capsule with the opening pointing upwards in a space formed by the bottom and rim of the disposable cup; providing a substance into the capsule; covering the capsule with another disposable cup with the bottom and rim pointing upwards; repeating the previous steps from the step of providing a capsule with the opening pointing upwards in a space formed by the bottom and rim of the disposable cup, until a stack with a desired number of disposable cups, capsules and substance is formed.
  • a method for keeping the freshness for an extended period of time of a substance packaged in a stack of a plurality of disposable cups comprising a bottom and a rim deformed from the bottom, and a plurality of capsules comprising a bottom having a circumference, a wall extending from the circumference and an opening, wherein each of the capsules is accommodate in a space defined by the bottom and the rim of a disposable cup
  • the method for keeping the freshness comprises: packaging the stack in a package made of an oxygen and moisture proof material.
  • the method further comprises applying an inert gas into the package, for example nitrogen.
  • the method for keeping the freshness for an extended period of time of a substance packaged in a stack of a plurality of disposable cups further comprises creating a negative pressure in the package, for example by extracting the air from the package and creating a vacuum in the package.
  • packaging a stack of disposable cups harboring a substance, and either applying an inert gas in the package or creating a negative pressure in the package, without using capsules of the present invention is not efficient in term of keeping the substance fresh for an extended period of time, because there is still air entrapped in the space defined by the bottom an d rim of a disposable cup.
  • using capsules of the present invention is efficient in terms of keeping the substance fresh for an extended period of time because enclosing the substance with the capsule substantially decreases the amount of air entrapped n the space defined by the bottom an d rim of a disposable cup.

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La présente invention concerne une capsule destinée à renfermer une substance sur un fond d'un premier gobelet jetable comprenant un fond et un rebord déformé depuis le fond du premier gobelet, la capsule comprenant : un fond présentant une circonférence ; une paroi s'étendant depuis la circonférence ; et une ouverture, la capsule étant conçue pour être reçue dans un espace délimité par le fond et le rebord d'un second gobelet jetable inséré à l'intérieur du premier gobelet jetable. La capsule peut en outre comprendre au moins une poignée et au moins une paroi interne. En outre, la présente invention concerne un procédé de conditionnement d'une pluralité de gobelets jetables, de capsules et d'une substance de sorte à conserver la fraîcheur de la substance pendant une période de temps prolongée.
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