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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2014
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.v., Utrecht, NL;
Kon Euan Gerard Wong, Burwood East, AU;
Guido Brandt, Utrecht, NL;
Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Utrecht, NL;
Ralf Kamerbeek, De Meern, NL;
Arend Cornelis Jacobus Biesheuvel, Werkendam, NL;
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V., Utrecht, NL;
Abstract
A system and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product includes at least one disposable capsule; an apparatus comprising a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid to the at least one capsule, a receptacle for accommodating the at least one capsule, and an outlet arrangement for supplying the beverage to a container, such as a cup. The at least one disposable capsule comprises a material barrier for enclosing an inner space comprising the extractable product. The disposable capsule further comprises a displaceable body conceived to interact with the material barrier for discontinuing at least an exit area thereof for enabling passage of the at least a portion of the beverage away from the capsule.