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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2010
Frederic Doleac, Vaux et Chantegrue, FR;
Marc Raederer, Morrens, CH;
Frederic Doleac, Vaux et Chantegrue, FR;
Marc Raederer, Morrens, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a capsule () for use with a capsule holder () of a food preparation machine, wherein: —said machine comprises a needle () supported by a plate, for injection of a jet of fluid inside the capsule, said needle being adapted in shape and size to protrude inside the capsule when said capsule holder is inserted into the machine in order for operation, and said capsule comprises a body with side (), bottom () and top walls (), said capsule further comprising a top circumferential edge (), the interface between the needle plate, the capsule holder, and the capsule edge being leaktight, said top wall being sealed onto said circumferential edges and comprises built-in showering means () comprising at least one opening, so as to accommodate the needle without piercing and transform the jet of fluid from said needle into at least one jet directed towards the inside of the capsule chamber.