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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 02, 2013
Nestec S.a., Vevey, CH;
Christian Talon, Vufflens-le-Chateau, CH;
Michael Ayoub, Crissier, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
A beverage preparation machine includes a capsule holder for holding a capsule, a fluid conduction system, a brewing head having an aperture for receiving the capsule holder, and an injection support connected to the fluid conduction system, an injection plate supported by the support, including an upper surface connected to the fluid conduction system through the support. The injection plate includes at least one channel independent from the fluid conducting channel connecting its upper and lower surfaces, the channel being suitable for circulating fluid at least from the lower surface towards the upper surface of the injection plate, the channel further including at least one piercing element having a base attached to the injection plate and an apex directed towards the lower surface of the injection plate.