Cartridge And Method For The Preparation Of Beverages

摘要

A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients.

主权项

1. A beverage cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the beverage cartridge containing at least one beverage ingredient, the beverage cartridge comprising:
an outer member having an open end portion, a closed end portion opposite the open end portion, and an annular wall extending between the open end portion and the closed end portion, the outer member having an interior; a lid connected to the open end portion of the outer member; a filter in the interior of the outer member; an inner member in the interior of the outer member and having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the filter being attached to the inner member; an annular rim of the inner member at the first end thereof; a hub of the inner member; and a plurality of elongate members of the inner member connecting the annular rim and the hub, the elongate members extending from the annular rim toward the second end of the inner member and each having at least a portion thereof extending radially intermediate the annular rim and the hub.