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Machine for the preparation of beverages

  • US 20040211322A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2004
  • Published: 10/28/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A closure mechanism for a beverage preparation machine comprising a lower part and an upper part, the upper part and lower part being movable relative to one another from an open position in which a beverage cartridge can be received in the closure mechanism and a closed position in which the beverage cartridge is fixedly retained between the upper part and lower part, wherein in the closed position the closure mechanism contacts a top surface and a bottom surface of the beverage cartridge at or near a center of the beverage cartridge to exert a compressive force of greater than 50N.

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