Capsule for preparing a nutritional product including a filter and method

US8962049B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8962049-B2
Application numberUS-201013319041-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 4, 2010
Priority dateMay 5, 2009
Publication dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015

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Capsule and filter unit for the preparation of a nutritional product in a device adapted to supply liquid in the capsule. The capsule is constructed to have at least one compartment containing nutritional ingredients for the preparation of the nutritional product in combination with the supplied liquid, and a filter adapted for removing contaminants contained in the liquid. The filter is formed as a relatively rigid filter unit that includes a filter membrane and an outlet wall for supporting the filter membrane. The outlet wall has at least one liquid outlet communicating with the compartment.

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What is claimed is: 1. A sealed capsule for the preparation of a nutritional product in a device adapted to supply liquid in the capsule, the capsule comprising: a body comprising a bottom end and a sidewall that form an ingredient compartment containing nutritional ingredients for the preparation of the nutritional product in combination with the supplied liquid, an extension protruding radially outward from a top end of the sidewall of the body of the capsule and comprising a…

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What does patent US8962049B2 cover?
Capsule and filter unit for the preparation of a nutritional product in a device adapted to supply liquid in the capsule. The capsule is constructed to have at least one compartment containing nutritional ingredients for the preparation of the nutritional product in combination with the supplied liquid, and a filter adapted for removing contaminants contained in the liquid. The filter is formed…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Doleac Frédéric, Abraham Sophie, Doudin Yasmine, and 8 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A47J31/44. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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