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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2011
Ralf Kamerbeek, De Meern, NL;
Angenita Dorothea Van Loon-post, Utrecht, NL;
Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Utrecht, NL;
Ralf Kamerbeek, De Meern, NL;
Angenita Dorothea van Loon-Post, Utrecht, NL;
Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Utrecht, NL;
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V., Utrecht, NL;
Abstract
A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product is disclosed. The system comprises a first exchangeable capsule, being a closed capsule, having a bottom; a second exchangeable capsule, being an open capsule, having a bottom comprising an entrance filter; a first apparatus comprising a receptacle with a support surface for holding a first capsule, the first apparatus having bottom piercing means intended for piercing the bottom of the first capsule, and having a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of a fluid, such as water, under pressure to the first capsule; a second apparatus comprising a receptacle with a support surface for holding a second capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of a fluid, such as water, under pressure to the second capsule.