Capsule, system and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9944456
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15069629

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A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage with a beverage brewing device is disclosed. The beverage brewing device comprises a receptacle for receiving the capsule. The capsule comprises a cup comprising a circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and a lid in use connected to the cup at a second end of the circumferential wall opposite the bottom. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. At least a portion of a surface of the capsule conceived to, in use, interact with the receptacle is provided with at least one projection for forming a sealing engagement with the receptacle.

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SARA LEE/DE B VUTRECHT

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Biesheuvel, Arend Cornelis Jacobus Werkendam, NL 29 545
Flamand, John Henri Utrecht, NL 28 457
Kamerbeek, Ralf Utrecht, NL 69 1175
Koeling, Hendrik Cornelis Utrecht, NL 62 1126
van, Loon-Post Angenita Dorothea Utrecht, NL 17 125

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