Capsule and method for preparing a food liquid by centrifugation

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PATENT NO 9968111
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15426704

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A single-use capsule for preparing a food liquid from a food substance contained therein. The capsule has an upper wall, a lower wall, and a side wall connecting the upper and lower walls, wherein the walls form an enclosure that contains the food substance. The capsule also has a sealed interface connecting the upper and lower walls and a liquid collecting cavity located between the side wall and sealed interface. The sealed interface is configured to open under a predetermined fluid pressure in the capsule to allow the food liquid to leave the capsule. Also, a method for preparing a food liquid from the capsule by passing water through the food substance using centrifugal forces for producing the food liquid.

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  • NESTEC SA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Denisart, Jean-Paul La Conversion, CH 51 2105
Perentes, Alexandre Lausanne, CH 118 1642
Ryser, Antoine Lausanne, CH 48 1636
Yoakim, Alfred St. Legier la Chiesaz, CH 135 5207

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