SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
First Claim
1. A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product, the system comprising:
- an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of a fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable capsule,wherein the exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and a lid closing the circumferential wall at a second end opposite the bottom, wherein the wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product,wherein the bottom comprises an entrance area for supplying an amount of a fluid by the fluid dispensing device through the entrance area to the capsule,wherein the lid comprises an exit area for supplying a prepared beverage through the exit area from the capsule to a container,wherein a flow resistance of the entrance area of the capsule is lower than the flow resistance of the exit area, when the capsule comprises the extractable product.
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Abstract
A system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product is disclosed. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid. The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The bottom comprises an entrance area for supplying an amount of a fluid by the fluid dispensing device through the entrance area to the capsule. The lid comprises an exit area for supplying a prepared beverage through the exit area from the capsule to a container. The flow resistance of the entrance area of the capsule is lower than the flow resistance of the exit area.
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30 Claims
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1. A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product, the system comprising:
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an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of a fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable capsule, wherein the exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and a lid closing the circumferential wall at a second end opposite the bottom, wherein the wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product, wherein the bottom comprises an entrance area for supplying an amount of a fluid by the fluid dispensing device through the entrance area to the capsule, wherein the lid comprises an exit area for supplying a prepared beverage through the exit area from the capsule to a container, wherein a flow resistance of the entrance area of the capsule is lower than the flow resistance of the exit area, when the capsule comprises the extractable product. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30)
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26. A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product, the capsule comprising:
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a circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and a lid closing the circumferential wall at a second end opposite the bottom, wherein the wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product, wherein the bottom comprises an entrance area for supplying there through a fluid under pressure to the extractable product for preparing the beverage, wherein the lid comprises an exit area for draining there through the prepared beverage from the capsule, and wherein the flow resistance of the entrance area is lower than the flow resistance of the exit area, when the capsule comprises the extractable product. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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28. A method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product, the method comprising:
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providing an exchangeable capsule, comprising a circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and a lid closing the circumferential wall at a second end opposite the bottom, wherein the wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product, providing an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of a fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable capsule, and an outlet which, in use, is in fluid communication with the capsule for draining the prepared beverage from the capsule and supplying the beverage to a container such as a cup, and supplying the fluid to the extractable product for preparing the beverage, wherein the bottom comprises an entrance area through which the fluid can be supplied to the capsule, wherein the lid comprises an exit area for draining there through the prepared beverage from the capsule, and wherein the flow resistance of the entrance area is lower than the flow resistance of the exit area, when the capsule comprises the extractable product.
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