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Sealed cartridge for making a beverage

  • US 20020015768A1
  • Filed: 09/18/2001
  • Published: 02/07/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cartridge for preparing a fluid food product, comprising:

  • a container comprising a cover configured for rupturing against protruding hollowed-out elements of an extraction cage upon injection of a fluid into the cartridge at at least a rupturing pressure within the cartridge;

    a food component contained within the container and configured for producing the food product upon contact with the fluid; and

    a barrier mounted to the container adjacent to the food component and being substantially impervious to the food component for retaining the food component within the container;

    wherein the container and barrier are configured for puncturing by an injection needle for injecting the fluid into the container to produce the rupturing pressure, the barrier being configured for resealing itself against leakage of the food component from within the container upon withdrawal of the needle therefrom.

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