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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2011
Stefan Etter, Kehrsatz, CH;
Stefan Etter, Kehrsatz, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
The invention aims to provide a device and a method for retrieving efficiently a capsule from a receptacle of a beverage production apparatus. In particular, the device allows retrieving a used capsule in safe conditions and without waiting time. The beverage production apparatus comprises a receptacle () with a cover () for receiving a capsule () containing beverage ingredient. The device comprises capsule extracting and guiding means consisting of a clamp () having members (″) arranged on each lateral side of the cover () of the receptacle. The capsule () is provided with a rim () around its upper edge which is directed upwards when the capsule is inserted in the receptacle (). At opening of the cover of the receptacle, the clamp () is activated in such a way to position its members under the rim () of the capsule which is lifted thanks to a spring () at the bottom of the capsule.