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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2012
Daniel Abegglen, Rances, CH;
Jean-francois Tinembart, Yverdon, CH;
Alexandre Perentes, Lausanne, CH;
Arnaud Gerbaulet, Oye et Pallet, FR;
Daniel Abegglen, Rances, CH;
Jean-Francois Tinembart, Yverdon, CH;
Alexandre Perentes, Lausanne, CH;
Arnaud Gerbaulet, Oye et Pallet, FR;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
Capsule () designed in particular for preparing a beverage by centrifugation of a capsule in a centrifugal preparation device, comprising:—a body () comprising a containment wall delimiting a main cavity () of central axis (I) and,—a lid () associated to the body for delimiting a compartment containing beverage ingredients; said capsule further comprising at least one breakable outlet area positioned at the body and/or lid; said at least one breakable area being positioned at a distance from the central axis (I) and being obtained by any of means (a) to (d): e) A breakable and dedicated membrane () covering a predefined opening () in the containment wall or lid and connected to the wall or lid, f) A dedicated membrane covering a predefined opening in the containment wall or lid and connected to the wall or lid by a breakable sealing joint or, g) A dedicated, breakable and localized reduction of thickness of the material of the containment wall or lid, h) Any possible combinations of a), b) or c).