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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2012
Alexandre Perentes, Lausanne, CH;
Enzo Bonacci, Savigny, CH;
Antoine Ryser, Lausanne, CH;
Jean-luc Colantonio, Domdidier, CH;
Alexandre Perentes, Lausanne, CH;
Enzo Bonacci, Savigny, CH;
Antoine Ryser, Lausanne, CH;
Jean-Luc Colantonio, Domdidier, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
A receptacle holding unit () for a device for preparing a beverage from an ingredient contained in a receptacle (). A first part () and a second part () are movable between a closed position for holding said receptacle and an open position for inserting said receptacle and/or for removal therefrom. A fastening arrangement comprises a locking member () movable between: —a locking position for preventing relative rotational movement of the first and second engagement surfaces () when the parts () are in the closed position; and —an unlocking position for allowing relative rotational movement of the of the first and second engagements surfaces () and engagement and disengagement thereof.