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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2011
Ralf Kamerbeek, De Meern, NL;
John Henri Flamand, Lunteren, NL;
Angenita Dorothea Post Van Loon, Utrecht, NL;
Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Amersfoort, NL;
Arend Cornelis Jacobus Biesheuvel, Werkendam, NL;
Ralf Kamerbeek, De Meern, NL;
John Henri Flamand, Lunteren, NL;
Angenita Dorothea Post van Loon, Utrecht, NL;
Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Amersfoort, NL;
Arend Cornelis Jacobus Biesheuvel, Werkendam, NL;
Abstract
A capsule, system and method are usable for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage using an extractable product. The system includes a capsule comprising a cup having a circumferential wall, a bottom at a first end, and a flange-like rim at a second end. The capsule further includes a lid, in use, connected to the flange-like rim. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The cup further includes a plurality of substantially concentric circumferential ridges extending outwardly of the cup, wherein the ridges are made of the same material as the cup. The system further includes a beverage brewing device comprising an enclosing member for enclosing the capsule. In use, at least one of the ridges abuts against at least a portion of the enclosing member, such that a sealing engagement between the capsule and the enclosing member is formed.