SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE

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15644195

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The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid. The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The receptacle comprises bottom piercing means intended for piercing an entrance area of an alternative capsule for creating at least one entrance opening for supplying the fluid to the extractable product. The entrance area of the capsule according to the invention comprises an entrance filter for supplying the fluid to the extractable product there through. In use, the entrance filter is positioned at a distance from the bottom piercing means, such that the capsule of the system is not pierced by the bottom piercing means.

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KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B VVLEUTENSEVAART 35 3532 AD UTRECHT

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Biesheuvel, Arend Cornelis Jacobus Utrecht, NL 29 545
Brandt, Guido Utrecht, NL 29 386
Kamerbeek, Ralf Utrecht, NL 69 1175
Koeling, Hendrik Cornelis Utrecht, NL 62 1126
Wong, Kon Euan Gerard Utrecht, NL 29 499

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