TW201201749A - Cartridge for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained therein by means of water under pressure - Google Patents

Abstract

A cartridge (1) for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance (4) contained therein by means of water under pressure, the cartridge comprising: a main body comprising a cup portion (2) and a lid portion (3), the cup portion (2) comprising a base (7), a sidewall (8) and a rim (9a) opposed to the base (7), the lid portion (3) being fixedly attached to the rim (9a) of the cup portion so as to define an internal volume of the cartridge, the internal volume of the cartridge housing the particulate substance (4) comprised within filtering means (5a, 5b) for retaining the particulate substance (4) and for percolating fluid substances therethrough, the lid portion (3) comprising a lid port (6b) defining a first passage for percolation fluid substances, the base (7) of the cup portion (2) comprising a cup port (6a) defining a second passage for percolation fluid substances, characterized in that the base comprises a plurality of ridges (101a) directly formed thereon and protruding towards the internal volume of the cartridge (1), so as to support the filtering means (5a) and the particulate substance (4) and to define a fine canalization between the filtering means (5a) and the cup port (6a).

Description

201201749 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to an integrated container for extracting a beverage from a particulate matter such as ground coffee, instant coffee, tea, chocolate powder or milk. [Prior Art] It is known that a machine for extracting a beverage from particulate matter usually requires the particulate matter to be placed in a filter vessel installed in the machine. In particular, the automatic/semi-automatic espresso machine comprises a filter container, also referred to as a filter holder, and a dose of ground coffee is placed in the filter container prior to the extraction of the coffee beverage. The general steps for extracting a coffee 0 non-beverage in a steaming coffee machine include feeding the hot water to a stage containing the extraction chamber of the filter container under a suitable pressure, a brewing stage, and a brewing The beverage is fed to an external cup or glass for drinking, and the steps are substantially identical to other automated machines for preparing a beverage from a powdered material. Ground coffee, as well as other particulate matter used to prepare brewed beverages, are typically single-use materials, once the coffee is ground. Without being soaked, these sensations of sensory perception, such as the taste, aroma and concentration of the brewed beverage, are irretrievably lost. Therefore, in espresso machines and in other brewing machines, the particulate matter must be removed after a single brew. This is why a filter container containing a dose of ground coffee is typically manually removed by the espresso machine to allow emptying of the container from the used ground coffee and filling the container with a new dose of ground coffee. Therefore. I59I16.doc 201201749 In order to facilitate the filling and emptying of the filter container, a single-serve pre-packaged ground coffee tablet has been provided which comprises a dose of ground coffee contained in a filter paper bag or packet and will be placed directly One of the espresso machines is in a filter holder. Although this configuration has been made easy to use, it is affected by some of the shortcomings. In particular, the tablet is not airtight, and accordingly, it must be packaged for the first gas, to seal each dose, so as to keep the tablet from being contaminated by the external environment during storage. . Further, when the tablet is placed on the filter holder, the user's hand comes into contact with the tablet so that the hygiene requirement is not sufficiently ensured. In the past years, disposable capsules containing ground coffee have also been provided. These capsules, which generally have the shape of a frustum, are made of plastic or aluminum and provide a better airtight barrier to the external environment than the filter paper used in the tablet. A conventional capsule has a top surface pierceable by an injection needle/nozzle of the espresso machine to inject water under the capsule under pressure; and a bottom surface including a weakened area, the weakened area It will tear under the pressure of the filter fluid. - an internal filter is also provided on the inside of the capsule to prevent solid matter from being discharged from the capsule along with the coffee beverage. Another conventional capsule comprises a cylinder made of polypropylene having a top portion and a bottom surface having a plurality of openings for distributing hot water throughout the dose (4) and comprising m _ The passage of the ground coffee is blocked on the outside of the opening σ of the bottom surface during the extraction phase. These capsules usually need to be placed in another package, such as a multi-layered plastic pouch. I59116.doc 201201749 In order to prepare a coffee beverage, the conventional capsule and container are placed in the filter thief holder, and when it is mounted on the coffee machine, the container constitutes a sputum extraction chamber. During the extraction phase, the filter fluid can come into contact with the beta surface within the extraction chamber prior to exiting the extraction chamber into the outer coffee cup. This contact contaminates the extraction chamber and the filter holder, and after several coffee extraction operations, the quality of the beverage is substantially reduced and is subject to damage from debris and contaminants in the extraction chamber. Therefore, the extraction device including the extraction chamber and the filter holder must be properly cleaned after a certain number of coffee extraction operations; in addition, decalcification must be performed on a regular basis. Even when this cleaning operation is carried out regularly, during the water injection, the turbulent flow of the fluid drawn to the inside of the machine or the insufficient fluid at the open top surface of the winning capsule fails to pass through the seal, resulting in the extracted beverage. Or the injected water rushes through portions of the outer surface of the capsule itself, thus placing the extraction hygiene requirement at risk. Another disadvantage of conventional capsules is that they do not retain the filter fluid residue on the inside of the capsule, where the extraction is interrupted and/or when the capsule is removed from the machine by the top surface and/or bottom surface of the capsule The perforations or openings are provided for fluid residue < 35 丨, causing the capsule to fall and handle the surrounding environment of the coffee machine. In addition, the Hai Xizhi Capsule and the espresso machine not only suffer from a limited amount of hygiene. It is usually also affected by the fact that hot water is not distributed so efficiently into the delivery of the ground coffee and/or coffee beverage. In fact, in a conventional capsule having a frustum shape, the hot water system 159116.doc 201201749 is injected into a human (four) volume by a nozzle piercing the top surface, the diameter of the top surface being larger than the bottom surface. The diameter is small, so that the finances are sprinkled over the entire dose of coffee by a single point rather than an average. Therefore, the hot water rinses the coffee floating particles in an uneven manner. These disadvantages have been solved by the container disclosed in the European Patent No. 1344722. The "I-disc ^ is disposed inside the trough having a plurality of openings and a plurality of embossed patterns" to establish a plurality of fluid passages. Unfortunately, this conventional benefit must be pierced on both the upper and lower surfaces in order to extract the beverage' and the internal volume of the container must carry additional elements, such as a distribution disc. Yet another disadvantage of prior art containers is that they are not very convenient, and one of the users must control the insertion direction when he installs the container into a dispenser. This control can be assisted by the special shape of the filter cartridge in the machine||, but when the user uses a special rush (for example, when the user is a bartender, and is assigned to many customers) When preparing coffee beverages continuously and quickly) 'even if the nature of the control is unacceptable. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of prior art containers and capsules by providing an integrated container whereby most of the work conventionally performed by the beverage extractor is performed by the container itself. Within the scope of this aim, an object of the present invention is to provide a container and an extraction system that substantially reduces or eliminates contamination of any components of the machine used to produce beverages from a particulate matter. A second specific object of the present invention is to provide a universal beverage extraction system, 159Il6.doc 201201749 which utilizes its non-contaminating structure to permit continuous extraction of beverages from different types of particulate matter. Another particular object of the present invention is to ensure that the high level of particulate matter is retained inside the container until the container is installed into the beverage extractor to reduce contamination of particulates originating from the external environment. Another object is to simplify the use of the container and to reduce the number of operations to be performed to prepare the container for installation into a beverage extractor. Another object is to provide an improved uniform distribution of one of the injection fluids throughout the dose of particulate matter throughout the container. Yet another object is to simplify and reduce the internal load of the container and the beverage extractor without affecting the quality of the final beverage. A particular object of the present invention is to provide a container and extraction device that accelerates the beverage preparation operation. This object 'these objectives and others which will become apparent hereinafter are achieved by a granulator for extracting a beverage from the particulate matter contained therein by the pressure of water, the container comprising: a body The cup portion includes a base and a side wall and an edge facing the base. The cover portion is fixedly attached to the edge of the cup portion to define An internal volume of the container, the internal volume of the container accommodating the particulate matter contained in the filter member, the filter member for retaining the particulate matter and for oozing the fluid substance through the passage member Included - a cover through hole defining a first passage for permeable fluid material - the base of the cup portion comprising a cup-shaped through hole defining a second passage for diafiltration fluid material, characterized The substrate package I59116.doc -8-201201749 3 is directly formed thereon and protrudes toward the container "the internal volume of the plurality of ridges, so as to support the 亥 遽 遽 及 及 及 及 及 及 及 及 及 及 及 及 及And a good grooming effect between the s-shaped cup-shaped through holes. The object and object of the present invention are also achieved by a container for extracting a beverage from a particulate matter contained therein by pressure under pressure, the container comprising: a body comprising a cup portion and a cover The cup portion includes a base, a side wall and an edge facing the base, the cover portion being fixedly attached to an edge of the cup portion to define an inner volume of the container, The inner volume of the container accommodates the particulate matter contained in the filter member, the filter member is for retaining the particulate matter and for oozing the fluid substance, and the cover portion comprises a cover through hole, and the boundary thereof a first passage for oozing fluid material, the base of the cup portion comprising a cup-shaped through hole defining a second passage for diafiltration fluid material, characterized by comprising a filter member disposed thereon a disk of a permeable material between the bases of the cup portion for supporting the filter member and the particulate matter, and defining a good grooming between the filter member and the cup-shaped through hole (fine c Analization). [Embodiment] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a container 1 is shown in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. The container has a substantially cylindrical shape and includes a cup portion 2 and a lid portion 3 fixed thereto. In particular, the cup portion 2 comprises a substantially circular base 7, a cylindrical side wall 8 extending from the base 7, and an edge 9a which is generally disposed opposite the substrate 7, and Define one of the open ends of the cup portion 2 159116.doc 201201749. When the lid portion is secured to the cup portion, an internal volume is defined by the cup substrate 7, the side wall 8 and the lid portion 3. A dose of ground coffee 4 is housed in the inner volume and is sandwiched between the filter members. The transition member preferably comprises a second paper (4) second paper 5a. In an alternative embodiment t, a conventional type can be provided: a tablet, as will be described later. The cup portion 2 includes a cup-shaped through hole 6a which is preferably located in a central portion of the cup-shaped base 7 and which projects outwardly with respect to the inner volume of the container and forms an outflow port. As shown in Figure 2, the cup-shaped through hole 6a has a generally cylindrical shape & provides unobstructed access to the internal volume of the container. This allows fluid to pass in and out of the internal volume of the container. To this end, the opening lG3a corresponds to the cup-shaped through hole provided on the cup-shaped base 7, as shown in Fig. 4. The cup-shaped base 7 optionally includes a flange 1〇5a that is aligned with the side wall 8 and projects outwardly relative to the interior volume of the container. Preferably, the flange is provided to terminate with a - protruding shape, and (4) the shape facilitates and enhances the processing and automated manufacturing process. Furthermore, the capsule can be placed in a horizontal position on the surface of a platform without tilting or rolling, it can be more easily packaged and (4), and it can also be packaged by "long strip" That is, it is fixed and sealed between the two strips of the multilayer film. The cover portion 3 is shaped to fit into the open end portion of the cup portion 2 and includes a cover base - a generally cylindrical sidewall extending upwardly from the cover base and slightly outwardly, and generally The upper system is perpendicular to the 159116.doc -10- 201201749 cover base 7b. The side wall 105b terminates with an annular edge 9b, and the annular ring edge is substantially opposite to the cover base and protrudes outwardly from the side wall (7) for loading the cup portion 2 and resting thereon Preferably, the annular edge has a substantially stepped cross-section so as to be engageable at the edge of the cup portion 2, such as a complementary support. This is illustrated in Figure 3. The annular edge % and other cross-sectional shapes of the edge 9a are alternatively provided as long as the shapes allow the lid portion to be secured to the cup portion. In the example, the cover portion and the cup portion are welded to each other using an ultrasonic shear welding technique. Alternatively, other conventional welding techniques can be used, such as common ultrasonic welding, heat welding, pressure welding, etc. The container according to the present invention can also be made into a single mold, a part. It is preferable to provide the protruding side wall 1〇5b, which is more advantageous and enhances the processing and automated production of the crucible, and the shearing weld zone_ Disengaged from the coffee key sheet, thus The interference of the transferred coffee floating particles with the plastic weld is minimized, which may compromise its tight sealing characteristics. In the preferred embodiment depicted in Figures 1 and 2, the cover portion 3 W - the base a cover through hole in a central region of 7b having a substantially cylindrical shape and outwardly out of the outer diameter of the container by the base 7b relative to the inner volume of the container, providing unobstructed access to the inner volume of the container The flow of the fluid is allowed to enter and exit the inner volume. For this purpose, the open grade corresponds to the cup-shaped through hole 6b provided on the cup-shaped base 7b, as shown in Fig. 2. In the embodiment, the cover through hole is not protruded or normally closed by the 159116.doc 201201749" cover base 7b, and can be used by the 'primary shot or nozzle during the extraction phase. Alternative embodiments of piercing a similar pattern will be presented below. In the container according to the present invention, the lid through hole 6b or the cup-shaped through hole may include a grid that deflects a fluid flow. In particular, referring back to the specific embodiment of FIGS. 2-4, a first barrier grid 1〇4a is disposed on the inner side of the cup-shaped base 7 such that it radially traverses the central opening 丨〇3a, and The outflow port 6a is protruded from the center opening, and the second grille 1〇6a, 1〇7a is disposed on the inner surface of the cup-shaped through hole 6a at a distance from the first grille and from the opening 103a. on. Preferably, the first barriers 106a and 107a face each other and protrude from the inner surface of the cup-shaped through hole 6a to define a zigzag path for the fluid to pass through the cup-shaped through hole 6a. Any direct fluid flow into and out of the internal volume of the container is interrupted, and accelerated fluid flow that can cause jet spray effects, such as splashing, is extremely avoided. The first fence 104a is particularly useful for deflecting the fluid flow or providing a roof resistant filter deformation which may be due to the hydraulic extraction fluid pressure. Therefore, the blocking of the opening 103a and the possible breakage of the filter paper are prevented. Additionally or alternatively, the corresponding fluid flow barriers 1 〇 4b and 107b are also provided in the cover through holes 6b' as shown in circle 2. In particular, the barrier 1 〇 4b spans the cover opening 10b, and the barrier 107b protrudes from the inner surface of the cover through hole 6b to face an identical barrier to define a substantially similar a fluid flow path formed inside the cup-shaped through hole 6a.

I59I16.doc • 12· S 201201749 J. Preferred embodiments of the container according to the present invention comprise a fluid flow grid as described in Figures 2-4, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the same can be used for the same purpose. An alternative configuration or shape of the fluid flow grid can be provided to support the filter paper and interrupt the direct fluid flow into four separate flows. Alternatively, a radial projection may be provided which is formed around the cover or the cup opening and projects radially toward the center of the opening, as will be described below with reference to FIG. The fluid flow thumb may not be formed directly on the interior surface of the container, and the cores may be a separate member and can be inserted and fixedly attached to the 'inlet or outlet through hole. For example, a small plastic tube that is closed by the two open ends by the infiltrating "IL body" filter material (e.g., thermoplastic mesh material or intricate tulle or paper with voids). An example of a separate fluid flow grid will be described below with reference to Figure 27. Further, depending on the fluid flow demand, the fluid flow grid may be provided on both the cover and the cup-shaped through hole, only on one of the through holes, or not provided at all. The cup portion 6a further comprises a plurality of ridges 1a, which are formed directly on the substrate 7 and project toward the interior volume of the container, particularly toward the outer surface of the filter paper. The ridges l〇la directly contact the filter paper 5a to form a plurality of small channels 102a, 102b which cause the entire bottom surface of the filter-coffee assembly 4, 5a to be in fluid communication with the cup-shaped through-holes. These channels preferably have an average width/height of about 1 mm. Similarly, the ridge 101b is attached to the lid portion 3 and protrudes toward the inner volume of the container, particularly toward the upper surface of the filter paper 5b. A plurality of small passages are thus provided between the filter 5b and the lid base 7b, and the lid through holes 6b are connected to the entire top surface of the filter_coffee assemblies 4, 5b. In an alternative embodiment, the small fluid passages may be provided only on the cup portion, or only on the lid portion, or they may not be provided at all. In such cases, a reduced number of ridges are preferably formed on the cup-shaped base or the lid base' and they project toward the interior volume of the container for the cup/lid base and the filter member An air gap is formed between them. An exemplary configuration of this type will be described below with reference to the drawings. Alternatively, a good grooming operation is provided on at least a portion of the interior surface of the container, and the portion faces the mortar. One of the top or bottom surfaces of the dose of the filter member, one of the multi-aperture materials, may be disposed between the dose and the cup-shaped through-hole or the cover through-hole. Preferably, the disc extends over the top or bottom surface of the dose. Even though it is not explicitly shown in the figure, the (iv) sub-via and/or the cup-shaped via are preferably plugged by a film, such as a multi-layer plastic, and can be extracted. Manually removed during the stage or can be pierced or torn by the machine. Alternatively, the lid through hole or the cup shaped through hole may be formed by the integrated surface established during the manufacture of the cover portion injury, or by a rubber stopper or snail. The narrative, or the entire container, can be held in a packet or package that is to be manually opened prior to use. The pouch or package may be made from a multi-layered ply that has been evacuated or under pressure I59116.doc -14-

S 201201749 Filled with inert gas (such as air conditioning packaging or MAP technology). Quality (eg, or 4 cup-shaped through-holes may alternatively be sealed by edible solids, which are not permeable, water-soluble, or water-soluble, or in the population) The temperature of the water melts. The container 1 is preferably made of t-propylene and is made using conventional injection molding techniques.益 风 _ How to 'this container and any container according to the invention can be made of any material, such as: other thermoplastic materials, such as polyethylene terephthalic acid § (acid); elastic - thermoplastic material or copolymerization Vinegar, body (TPE), such as plastic rubber (SANT〇pR), also non-interwoven ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM) and polypropylene 'sook' thermosetting components, such as poly Vinegar; rubber or elastomer, such as silicone or methyl vinyl ruthenium rubber, multi-layered thermoplastics such as polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate and polyvinylidene dioxide (PVDC) Synthetic ingots made; |g; other multi-layer materials, such as a synthetic tablet made of polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate and aluminum. The container 1 can also be made using other techniques, such as thermoforming. The main system of an exemplary container such as that depicted in Figure 1 is, for example, 3 〇 35 mm high and 35-40 mm wide ′ and the lid through holes and the cup shaped through holes are about 7-8 mm and 8-10 mm wide. However, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art, based on the need for the extraction and the structure of the beverage extractor, that the dimensions of the benefits in accordance with the present invention may vary. The main features of the container have now been defined, which can be understood to eliminate the conventional contamination of the extraction chamber of a coffee machine, wherein the cup-shaped through-hole/flow outlet 6a has an outlet for the extraction of the beverage. The container is directly 159116.doc 15 201201749 guided into an outer cup and then used to drink. Thus, the flow outlet 6a is shaped to fit into a conventional filter fixture or can be protruded outwardly relative to a specially designed filter fixture. Thus, the internal surface of the filter clamp is completely cleaned and prevented from leaving. The extracted beverage of the container contacts the surfaces. Further, a small passage formed directly on the inner surface of the cup portion allows the additional fluid guiding member to be eliminated from the inside of the container and advantageously combined with the cup-shaped through hole to define a for the extracted beverage Integrated conveyor. At the same time, a small channel such as shai allows the internal pressure level of the container to be lowered to a substantially lower value between the upper and lower regions of the coffee mass, so that the full volume of the ground coffee is utilized, and The final beverage has enhanced quality that can be perceived by the senses. For functional reasons, it is preferred to keep the space between the coffee mass and the cup portion or the base of the lid portion as small as possible. Another improvement referred to by the particular container of Figure 1 is that it is reversible, i.e., it can also be inserted upside down. In fact, the shape of the body of the container is. also. The tenth can be substantially opposite to each other - perpendicular to the virtual plane of the water injection shaft, in particular, the shape and size of the cup-shaped through hole 6a and the cover through hole 6b are substantially the same, they are in the same - The south of the water injection shaft and the flange 105a are substantially equal to the same degree of the cylindrical side wall i〇5b as illustrated in FIG. Advantageously, a good grooming effect is provided on both the inner surface of the cup portion 4 and the inner surface of the lid portion.

5 玄谷盗 1 can be installed in a filter container, regardless of which 159116.doc -16- 201201749 a through hole will be used as the inlet through hole and which through hole will be used as the outlet through hole, so greatly benefiting the The operation of inserting a container into a extractor. Although the features have been shown with reference to the exemplary embodiments of FIG. 4, some alternative embodiments of the present invention can still fall within the scope of the present invention by appropriately combining the basic features already described, or by joining. Other features offered within. Referring to Figure 5, a second preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. In particular, Figure 5 is a container! ! A cross-sectional view, even though the main system is externally similar to that depicted in Figure 1, describes the features of the internal variant. Although only the cross-sectional view of the container is shown in Fig. 5, this view is taken from the virtual radial plane along which the entire actual container is divided into two equal parts, which is not shown in the drawing for clarity. It is sufficiently clear that it is not difficult for the skilled person to conceptualize the structure of the entire container 由1 from the cross-sectional view of Fig. 5. The device 11 has a substantially cylindrical shape and includes a cup portion 12 and a cover portion 13»the cup portion 12 includes a base 17, a side wall "and an edge 19a" edge 19a substantially facing each other In the substrate, and defining an open end of the cup portion 12. When the cover portion is mounted on the open end of the cup portion 12, an internal volume is passed through the cup substrate 17. The side wall 18 and the portion of the lid portion of the ground coffee are contained in the internal volume, and are surrounded by the over-twisting member in the manner described in the type (4) of FIG. 2 or as described in FIG. The spinner or block of the species 4, as will be better described below. In Figure 5 t 'is a simple one, the grinding is like the transitional member. I59116.doc -17-201201749 is omitted' but It is intended that they substantially fill the internal volume of the container, as occurs in the embodiment of Figure 2. The cup portion 12 includes a cup-shaped through hole 16a, preferably located on the cup substrate. In one of the central regions, the outer volume of the container protrudes outwardly. The cup-shaped through hole 16 a having a generally cylindrical shape and providing unobstructed access to the internal volume of the container, thus allowing fluid to pass in and out of the internal volume of the 5 liters. For this purpose, an opening 113a corresponds to the cup-shaped through hole 16a is disposed on the cup-shaped base 17. The cup-shaped base 17 preferably includes a flange 115a which is aligned with the side wall is and protrudes outwardly relative to the inner volume of the container. The open end portion of the cup portion 12 can be inserted and includes a cover base 17b from which a substantially cylindrical side wall 115b extends upwardly and slightly outwardly. The side wall 丨1 $ b An annular rim 19b terminates in a direction that substantially faces the lid base 17b and protrudes outwardly from the side wall 115b to fit the cup portion 12 and rest against the cup portion 12. Preferably, the annular edge 19b has a generally stepped cross-section so as to be able to be engaged with a complementary abutment at the edge 19a of the cup portion 12 as shown in FIG. Descriptive. The annular edge 19b is alternatively provided The other cross-sectional shape of the edge 19a is such that the shape allows the lid portion to be secured to the cup portion. The lid portion 13 further includes a generally closed lid through hole 161), which is preferably It is located in a central area of the substrate 17b and protrudes outwardly relative to the inner volume of the container 11. As used herein, the term "usually" has been 159116.doc 201201749 closed • indication that it has been painstaking before extraction丄, j匕 ritually sealed through-holes, and the through-holes are automatically opened by a user by means of a user-opening method - such as by piercing the through hole surface. In the embodiment of Fig. 5, the cover through hole (10) is plugged by a weakened small surface 14 integrated with the cover through hole. Alternatively, the cover through hole may be plugged by a plastic film welded to the mouth of the outer side of the cover through hole or by a rubber or rubber-like plug or seal, as described below. . The inner surface of the cover through hole 16b is generally smooth, but a fluid flow grid may alternatively be provided, such as those described with respect to the specific embodiment of Fig. 2. The cup portion 12 includes a cup-shaped through hole 16a which is seated on the cup-shaped base 17, and preferably has a substantially cylindrical shape. In the preferred embodiment described in FIG. $, the cup-shaped through hole 16a is located in a central region of the substrate 17, protrudes outwardly relative to the inner volume of the container u, and includes a hole for breaking through the cup The direct flow of the through holes is in the grids 、 14, 117a and 117b. a first grid 114 is formed inside the cup-shaped through hole 16a near the output nozzle of the cup-shaped through hole so as to radially traverse the inner volume of the cup-shaped through hole and the second grid The grids 117a & 117b project flanges like the inner surfaces of the cup-shaped through holes and face each other. Similar to the embodiment depicted in Figure 2, the cup portion 12 includes a plurality of ridges 111a formed directly on the inside of the substrate 17 and projecting toward the interior volume of the container. The ridges 11 la define a plurality of small passages u2a, u2b between the cup base 159116.doc • 19- 201201749 bottom 17 and the filter member for transporting the extracted beverage to the cup-shaped through hole l6a. In the particular embodiment shown in Figure 5, unlike the lid portion 3, there is no good grooming between the lid portion and the assembly comprising the ground coffee and the transition member. Alternatively, the sparse ridge iub is provided on the bottom side of the lid portion 13 and has the purpose of establishing a very small gap between the lid portion and the ground coffee. However, it is sufficiently clear that, as an alternative to this configuration, a grooming effect can still be provided, as described above with reference to the cover portion 3. Advantageously, the container 丨丨 includes a valve member for regulating fluid flow through the cup-shaped through hole 16a. The t-valve members are specifically contemplated for use in the cup-shaped through-holes, but they can be applied to both the cup-shaped through-holes and the lid-through holes of a container according to the present invention, or only for the functional requirements of the container. Cover through hole. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the valve member rests on an annular recess 15 and covers the opening U3a. The annular recess is formed around the opening 113a. For this purpose, the thickness of the base 17 It is preferable that the cup-shaped through hole 16a is gradually tapered toward the periphery to allow the formation of the recess 15. 4 The valve member preferably comprises a rubber (for example, a silicone rubber), a rubber-like, elastic or plastic gasket or disc, and has a narrow penetration slit or orifice formed therein, the orifice being connected to the orifice. The top surface to the bottom surface of one of the shims. If no axial pressure is applied to the gasket, the breach provides a gas-tight seal, whereas if an axial pressure is applied, such as the pressure of the filter fluid drawn from the ground coffee, one portion of the gasket Bend 159116.doc 20-201201749 and the split is still widened, thus allowing the fluid to be considered, that is, the passage of the beverage. According to a particular embodiment depicted in Figure 5, the valve member includes a rubber gasket or disk 116 that rests against the recess 15 to hermetically close the aperture 113a of the cup-shaped through hole, and Make a diaphragm. Although the flap 116 is described as resting only on the recess 15, it can be selectively joined or otherwise secured using conventional techniques. The spacer 116 includes a top circular surface and a bottom circular surface and a split 8' that traverses the spacer axially from the center of the top surface to the center of the bottom surface. The split 118 is a pre-pierced split and is preferably caused by the use of a thin needle. Alternatively, the split may be a radial linear or cross-shaped cut or cut or 'multiple splits may be provided through the shim as long as the trough is not under fluid pressure and allows the filter fluid to be These slits, cuts or cuts generally do not allow the passage of air inside the container as it passes during the beverage extraction phase. In order to provide a holder for surrounding the filter member of the ground coffee and to transport the extracted beverage to the spacer 116, a shim 119 is advantageously mounted on the cup substrate 17 and on the pad. The slice 116 is upstream. With particular reference to the broken view of Figure 7, the shim U9 includes a bottom surface that faces the shim 116 and is shaped to facilitate defining a fluid flow path 319 between the shim and the shim. For this purpose, the bottom surface of the shim 119 comprises a radially oriented ridge HQ. The top surface of the kerf 119 includes a rib for supporting the _ filter member 159116.doc 201201749 component, preferably ribs are sized such that the thickness of the shims is substantially It is equal to the south of the ridges (1) & In an alternative embodiment t, not shown in the drawing, the shims may include a through hole for transporting the filter fluid to the rubber gasket, or it may be by any other support member Alternatively, the support member separates the dose of ground coffee from the rubber gasket, such as those described in Figure 27, which will be described below. In yet another embodiment, the valve member does not completely comprise a separate shims. For example, a third embodiment of the present invention incorporating such an alternative door member comprises only a gasket or disc that is made of rubber, rubber-like, elastic, or any of a tough material. In particular, referring to FIG. 6, a container 21 according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cup-shaped portion 22 including a base 27, a side wall 28 and an open end portion, and a cover portion. A 23 series is engaged on the end to define the internal volume of the container. On the inside of the container, a dose of the filter elements corresponding to the granules and the corresponding elements are provided as in the previously described container, but they are not shown in Fig. 6. The cover portion 23 includes a cover through hole 26b which is normally closed, and which has substantially the same features as the cover portion 13 which has been described. The cup portion 22 includes a cup-shaped through hole 26a on the inside of which fluid flow gratings 124, 127a and 127b are provided. Further, the top surface of the substrate 27 includes a plurality of ridges 121 which are distributed substantially as the ridges 1113 over the surface of the substrate 27 and converge to the annular recesses 25. A round rubber pad 159116.doc -22· g 201201749 The piece 126 rests on the recess 25 to hermetically plug the opening 123a of the cup-shaped through hole 26a. Although the spacer 126 is herein described as resting only on the recess 25, it may be joined to one of the edges of the recess as desired or otherwise secured by conventional means. Similar to the shim 116, the shim 126 includes a penetrating slit 128' in its center which is generally closed and slightly widened to permit passage of the soaking fluid during the beverage withdrawal phase. To support the dose of ground coffee and the filter member, the spacer 126 preferably includes ribs 129 that are formed directly on the top surface thereof and the shape 6 is again calculated to allow for direct The coffee/transitioner assembly and fluid from the passage defined by the ridges 121 pass. Shims 116 and 126 have been described as being made of rubber, elastomer or other flexible materials. The resilient nature of the material allows a pre-punctured perforation or passage, such as the split 118 or the split 128, to act as a hermetic seal, but at the same time allows for easy response to the internal volume directed toward or from the interior of the container. Volumetric stress stress. @句说, these shims have the function of a trick or a baffle. Thus, the container containing such spacers does not require any means for plugging the cup-shaped through-hole or the cover through-hole, if the spacer is applied to the cover through-hole in a manner similar to that described above, such as Film or pierceable intestinal membrane. At the same time 'after the withdrawal phase has been terminated' the sharp drop in internal pressure causes the breach to return to the initial stop state, thus preventing possible fluid debris from dripping out of the container. Exceeding the function of its similar valve and protecting the container from the negative ring 159116.doc -23- 201201749 environmental impact 'while allowing the container to vent and dripping the extracted fluid after extraction' The gas is inserted from the outside through the hollow needle during the packaging phase (MAP) to adjust the capsule and prepare it for a longer storage period. The rubber gasket can then automatically close the needle of the same β by its own elasticity after the needle has been pulled out, and can be a needle piercing the spacer to form the above-mentioned slit. At the same time, another important advantage brought about by the gasket according to the present invention is the significant improvement in the formation and stability of the identified foam layer on the top of the extracted beverage. When referring to the espresso extraction method, this is usually The noun "crema" The steaming coffee extraction method results in a multi-phase beverage composed of a foam layer of small bubbles having dispersed particles in a multi-component aqueous solution having dispersed bubbles and solid particles, the particles being in a very small oil The typical and special tiger tail pattern is created on the top of the emulsion. The formation of sulphide is related to surfactants naturally present in coffee and to many phenomena caused by the method of espresso extraction. Espresso or Crema's surfactant foam is a very important feature of the sensibility and represents a marker of the difference between steamed coffee and other formulating agents. It is well known that these foam characteristics are characteristic of a perfect formulation, with any errors (eg, coffee grinding, water temperature, water pressure, cooking time and/or beverages, etc.) or any change (coffee mixing, baking) Bake, etc.) was immediately revealed by the color, organization and persistence of the steaming candy. As described above, the valve member according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises 1591.16 -24 - 201201749 at least one rubber or similar rubber gasket or disc having a penetration slit having a diameter which is extremely small, for example It is about millimeters when it is opened. Forcing the extract to rely on the crack σ has been found to greatly increase the density and stability of the crema (1). This effect is a very advantageous effect. Because of the combination of a very light weight component and a simple essential component, it is possible to achieve an important effect of distinguishing the quality of the espresso beverage. Furthermore, 'since the rubber gasket used for Klima is integrated with the container, it is generally used--that is, the gasket of ours' and guarantees that the extracted steamed coffee has the best quality of the crema layer. In contrast to the conventional espresso machine, the means for enhancing the formation of the crema are part of such machines, which are used for a large number of extraction processes, and may make the quality of the extracted coffee over time It fades and deteriorates. The container according to the invention is not limited to the substantially cylindrical container described herein above. In particular, the "cylinder" word must be read in the general sense of the generale and indicate the surface that is predicted by any straight line that is flattened on the -SJ fixed axis and the intercepted-circular line. For example, the body of the container according to a particular embodiment of the present invention may also be in the shape of a parallelepiped or a disk. Furthermore, the term "substantially cylindrical" also means having a slightly truncated: two-shaped cylindrical container 'that is to say 'for example, the slope of the valley side wall according to the invention can be made up of a perfect cylindrical shape The surface is detached from the normal track by 2 degrees. When a small space is required, sometimes it is not shown in the drawing - a parallelepiped container is particularly preferred. Alternatively, for other reasons... the disk shaped container may advantageously This is illustrated in the alternative embodiment of I59116.doc -25-201201749. An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described in Figures 8 and 9, wherein the main system of the container is substantially disc One of the containers 31 of this type embodies certain features of the upper container 'in particular, it includes a cup portion 32 and a lid portion 33 having a generally disc shape. The cup portion The cover 32 includes a base 37, an annular side wall and a flanged edge 39a. The edge 39a is generally oriented parallel to the base 37. Similarly, the cover portion 33 includes a base, a side wall and a projection. Edge edge 39b ' The edge 39b is shaped to engage the edge 39a to define an interior volume of the container. The internal volume of the container is shaped to fully accommodate a conventional type of ground coffee key or block. 34. Such as a tablet called ESE®. The conventional tablet comprises a dose of ground coffee enclosed in a filter paper packet. When the container 31 is attached to the assembled state, the periphery is surrounded by edges 39a and 39b. Tightly fastened. Edges 39a and 39b can be secured to each other using any conventional method 'such as ultrasonic welding, thermal element welding, or other welding techniques, adhesives or combinations of these techniques with common boundary forging or deformation methods. The cup portion 32 further includes a generally cylindrical cup-shaped through hole 36a that protrudes outwardly from the inner volume of the container 3'. The through hole is advantageously provided to interrupt the direct passage through the cup portion. The inner flow grids 以及3 and 134a of the fluid flow, and the grid is similar to the grids 117a, lnb, 114 described above. The base 37 comprises a plurality of ridges I59116.doc - distributed on the inner sides of its planar interior - 26- 2 01201749 131 'The ridges define a plurality of small passages between the tablet 34 and the base 37. The ridges 131 surround a central annular recess 35 similar to the recesses 15 and 25, a rubber mat The sheet 136 rests against the recess. The spacer 136 has a penetrating, normally closed slit at its center and a rib on its top surface for supporting the tablet 34 and allowing fluid to pass therethrough. It can be seen that the spacer 136 is similar to the spacer 126 described above. A cover through hole 36b protrudes from a central portion of the cover portion 33 and includes a grid 137b facing each other on the inner surface thereof. One of the cross-sectional views 3' and thus only one grid 137b' is shown but of course an identical grid is presented on the opposite side of the inner surface of the lid through-hole, which side faces the grid as described. Further, the opening is traversed by a fluid flow barrier 34b which is substantially similar to the above-described barrier 104b, and the cover through hole 36b is protruded from the opening. The lid through hole 36b is inserted by a film of aluminum or a multilayer plastic 38 which forms a hermetic seal for the through hole of the cover before the container is installed into an espresso machine. The film 38 is preferably pierceable by the injection needle of the machine, but in this alternative embodiment, a manually removable film can be provided. In the container of Figures 5 and 6, the lid portion 33 includes sparse ridges on the surface directed toward the interior volume, the ridges defining between the espresso sheet 34 and the lid portion itself A very small gap. This trough 31 is particularly advantageous as it relates to existing coffee. The non-plate system is fully compatible with this process. The process is also accelerated because no additional filter components are required. 159116.doc -27· 201201749 is inserted into the container. Furthermore, it has been seen that the container 31, as well as the other containers described above, are all-in-one containers, ie a container in which most of the functional features of a standard espresso machine are such as filtration, water distribution, Crema. Enhancement and beverage delivery are integrated into the container itself. The function of the espresso machine is to support the container and the injected water mainly under the pressure of the inner side. Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a container 41 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. The container comprises most of the features of the container 1, that is, a cylindrical cup portion 42 comprising a plurality of ridges 141a and a flow outlet 46a having fluid flow grids 144 and 147; Coffee and filter paper 5a and 5b. An aluminum or multi-layer plastic film 45 plugs the outer side of the outflow port 46a and can be manually removed. Unlike the specific embodiment of the container 1, a cover portion 43 having a substantially flat shape is provided and includes a cover through hole 46b which protrudes only slightly from the plane of the cover portion; and an annular edge 49b, It protrudes slightly from the outline of the cover portion. Referring to Figures 10 and 11, the inside of the cover portion 43 includes sparse radial ridges 141b' which project slightly toward the interior volume of the container to facilitate establishing a small gap between the upper filter member 5b and the cover portion 43. gap. Further, the cover portion 43 includes a rubber/rubber-like plug or seal 48' that engages the mouth defined by the cover through-hole 46b. The plug 48 is preferably made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) such as ethylene propylene rubber (EpR) or styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBS), and has a vaporizable coffee, for example, by the steamed coffee. The needle of the machine or the center of the nozzle piercing is thinner, 159116.doc • 28- 201201749 and has a thicker portion of the mouth that surrounds the central portion of the lid and grips the cover through hole 46b. The thicker portion of the plug 48 and the central portion are sized to sealingly engage the tube or nozzle that carries water to the container. In other words, the stopper 48 for the injecting officer or nozzle has a radial fluid impermeable seal member which prevents the injected water from splashing the forceps through hole 46b during the beverage extraction phase. When the extraction phase is terminated and the container 41 is separated by the injection nozzle, the stopper 48 is resiliently returned to a resting position due to its elastic nature, and even if it has been pierced, it is good for solid and fluid residues. The spacer, once the injection nozzle is removed by the machine, the residue is retained inside the container. Although the stopper 48 has been illustrated inside the container 41, the stopper may of course be applied to any other container according to the present invention, such as to the container previously described. Figure 27 depicts a container 8 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The container comprises components generally corresponding to the container 21, i.e., a cylindrical cup portion 82a' having a base 87a comprising a plurality of ridges 181 and passages 182 formed directly thereon, and a cup projecting outwardly A through hole 86a, a cover portion 83a is fixedly attached to the upper edge of the cup portion 82a to define an inner volume, and accommodates a ground coffee and filter member (not shown) therein. The cover portion 83a includes a base 87b formed on the base similar to the ridge 111b' and includes a cover opening 159116. It is located in a central region of the base of the 5th floor and protrudes outwardly from the inner volume of the container 81. The cover through hole 861 is closed by an aluminum or multi-layer plastic film. The inner surface of the cover through hole 86b is substantially smooth, and the __|_-shaped fluid flow grid 89 divides the opening 183b into quarters, and the cover through hole 86b protrudes from the opening. The grid 89 is preferably projecting toward the interior volume of the container so that the filter member covering the mass of particulate matter is held at a distance from the base 87b of the lid portion 83a. The diameter of the cover through hole 86b is substantially wider than the diameter of the other cover through holes to completely receive a water injection nozzle without using a needle for accessing the internal volume of the container. The inner diameter of the cover through hole is preferably at least 5 mm wide' but the straightness may be even wider, for example it may be substantially equal to the diameter of the cover base 87b. The ridge 181 of the base 87a surrounds a central annular wall recess 85a' formed around the opening 833, and the cup-shaped through hole 86a protrudes from the opening. The ridge that closely surrounds the opening 183a includes a projection portion 184 that extends radially toward the center of the opening 183a and is as thick as the ridges 181 themselves. The projections 1 84 serve as a support for the bulk particulate matter and the filter member, and as a fluid flow for interrupting direct fluid flow. The container 81 further includes a rubber gasket 186 mounted between the projections 184 and the annular recess 85a and including a central penetrating slit. s Hai rubber gasket 18 6 is a valve member as intended above. The cup-shaped through hole 86a advantageously includes a fluid flow grid 丨87 which is a separate element of the 159116.doc • 30-201201749 u cup-shaped through hole and is tightly engaged with the inner surface of the cup-shaped through hole. . It is advantageous to provide a separate fluid flow grid and to eliminate the grid formed directly on the inner surface of the through hole, which is particularly suitable for so-called continuous molding techniques. The knife-opening grid 1 87 preferably comprises a small plastic hollow tube 88, the open end of which is enclosed by a material that allows filtering of fluid, such as a plastic sifting material or an intricate gap. Complex tulle/paper film. Alternatively, an internal barrier can be formed on the interior surface of the tube 188, which is substantially similar to the barriers 114, 117 & and 1171. In the particular embodiment depicted in Figure 27, the tube i88 includes an upper screen film 185b and a bottom screen film 185a. In order to secure the grid 187 to the inner surface of the cup-shaped through hole 86a, the tube 188 includes an annular rib 189a on its outer side wall for correspondence with an inner surface surrounding the cup-shaped through hole 86a. The annular wall recess 189b slides into the snap fit. Obviously, many other configurations for securing a separate grid member to the cup-shaped through-hole or the cover through-hole are well within the scope of those skilled in the art. Referring to Figures 12-15, a container or capsule 51 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention includes a cup portion 52' having a closed base" and a peripheral flange 59a on the mouth thereof. A substantially flat cover portion 53 is fixedly attached to the cup portion 52, for example by axially heat welding the periphery 59b of the cover portion 53 to the flange 59a. Obviously, this alternative Any other conventional joining technique may be provided in a specific embodiment for attaching the cover portion to the cup portion, such as by ultrasonic, 159116.doc -31·201201749 welding, joining or these Combination of Technology and Forging or Deformation Techniques The cover portion 53 includes a generally closed cover through hole 561 having a U-shaped cross section, and further includes projections 151 & and 15113 for the cover A small gap is established between the portion and a dose of ground coffee 54. The grinding coffee is non-filled with the capsule 51 and sandwiched between the filter members, such as a paper sheet. The substrate 57 and the dose of ground coffee form a Generally conical, the empty volume, A projection 159 is received in the volume, and the projection is defined herein as a substantially rigid material piercing member, such as a plastic having a spike 156. The spike is supported by one of the projections. The protrusion 159 is disposed on the inner side of the conical hollow volume discussed above, such that the protrusion 159 is normally held by the spike 156 on the cup-shaped through hole 56a' as shown in FIG. In the preferred embodiment, the support portion 157 of the projection is a disc extending over the bottom surface of the dose ground coffee, the disc comprising a plurality of penetration holes evenly distributed on the top surface thereof. 55. Further, the bottom side of the projection 1 59 preferably includes a radial rib 54' 丨 58. In the preferred embodiment depicted in Figure 15, the projection 156 includes a longitudinal direction The surface groove 155 extending from the top end of the spike toward the bottom surface of the disc 157 is such that the spike 156 resembles the tip of a Philips screwdriver, and obviously this shape is only selectively ' And other alternative shapes can be provided for the spike 156, As long as these shapes allow the projection to pierce the base 57 of the capsule. At the beginning of the beverage extraction phase, when the filter holder is inserted into the 159116.doc • 32·

In the case of the S 201201749 bayonet clamp, a mechanical pressure is applied to the base 57 which tends to bend toward the projection. Therefore, the cup-shaped through hole 56a is pierced by the long nail 56, and an outlet for the extracted beverage is thus automatically established. A gap for transporting the extracted beverage to the outside is maintained by the ribs 54, 158 and by the grooves 155. The cover through hole 56b is instead pierced by the injection nozzle of the extractor, and the water of the injection is spread over the top surface of the ground coffee by the surface shape of the cover portion 53. The winch 51 is preferably made by thermoforming and is formed from a film or sheet of a multilayer thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic material, such as a polyethylene, polyethylene to dimethacrylate, and a polyethylene Multilayer sheet of vinyl chloride. With this manufacturing technique, the resulting capsules are extremely light and convenient, and an appropriate amount of packaging material is also used. Thus, it is seen that the uniform capsule 51 combines the characteristics of most of the standard extraction chambers, and as with other containers according to the present invention, it ensures an airtight preservation of the ground coffee. Moreover, during the extraction phase, the first-class outlet is automatically formed in the cup-shaped through hole 56a, and the extracted beverage is directly transported to the outside drinking cup or glass through the outflow port without contamination The container or filter holder. Various specific embodiments of the container according to the present invention have been described above. According to a first aspect of the present invention, an extraction device for use in a standard steaming coffee machine or for use in another machine will now be described in detail, which can take hot water or other injection fluid under pressure. Used to produce beverages. 159116.doc • 33. 201201749 Referring to Figures 16-18, an extraction device 60 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a holder connectable to a steaming coffee machine, and preferably a connector component 62 and a bayonet clamp 63 for connecting the extraction device to the water injection tube of the beverage extractor. The connector member 62 has a base and a cylindrical side wall which is raised by the base and terminates with a flange-like edge for mounting the mount to the extractor, for example by using screws ( Not shown). The base of the connector member 62 includes a projecting inlet opening that is connectable to the water outlet of the extractor and includes a circular guide wall 259' on opposite sides of the base, as will be described below. The bayonet clamp 63 has a substantially cylindrical shape and includes an upper open portion f which is connected to the H-shaped member 62. The person is preferably 疋' δHai bayonet clamp 63 is fixed by the same screw To the connector member 62 for mounting the connector member to the extractor. Obviously, the bayonet clamp and the connector member can be secured to each other by any other conventional means; for example, the cylindrical member of the connector member The outer surface of the side wall and the sleek card; the upper inner surface of the cylindrical side wall of the port may be screwed and threaded. Alternatively, the connector member and the bayonet clamp may be made as a single-element. The mouth clamp 63 further includes a bottom open end portion on which a conventional type of guide member 263 is attached for assembly with a container holder 64 provided with a grip handle 61. The container holder 64 Including a generally ± cylindrical body, the shape of the body is designed to fully accommodate the container 21. In particular, it includes a cylindrical side wall that is complementary to the side wall 28 of the container. 159116.doc -34·

S 201201749 Furthermore, the base of the container holder 64 comprises an annular groove 261, the flange 12 5 a of the container is slidably fitted into the groove; and a bottom 2 〇, which is tied to the container holder The inside of the cylindrical body has an opening 267 in its center of content. The depth of the annular groove 261 is substantially equal to the height of the flange 125a such that the surface of the base 27 is inserted into the container holder 64, and the surface of the base 27 is sturdy against the bottom 250, and The cup-shaped through hole 26a is protruded by the opening 267. The beta ejector unit 6 further includes an injection nozzle assembly 265a, 265b that is securely mounted, for example by a threaded assembly, at the bottom opening end of the inlet 65 facing the gantry. Alternatively, the nozzle assembly and the water inlet through hole 65 can be fabricated from a single component. Referring to Figures 21 and 22, the nozzle assembly includes a hollow nozzle body 265a and a piercing member or lancet 265b that is fixedly mounted to the interior surface of the nozzle body. In more detail, the nozzle system is generally tubular and includes two open ends 25 1 and 254. The open end 254 is fastened to the bottom end of the nozzle body and is sufficiently wide to receive a cover through hole, such as a cover through hole 26b, in accordance with one of the containers of the present invention. The open end portion 25 1 is defined by the wall surface 253 over the nozzle body and the beak is shaped to closely engage the inner surface of the bottom open end of the inlet 65. The outer surface of the upper wall surface 253 and the inner surface of the inlet 65 may be screwed to secure the nozzle body to

The connection to the crying sister 7 L 35 member 62. An alternative configuration for coupling the nozzle assembly to the connector 159116.doc £-35-201201749 component inlet is also provided as long as a fluid tight fit is ensured between them. The outer surface of the nozzle body 265a includes a radially projecting stepped portion 257 for limiting the axial displacement of a container discharger 269 as described below. Alternatively, the inner surface of the nozzle body 2653 includes an annular projection 252 that extends inwardly and preferably in an intermediate region of the inner surface of the nozzle body. The lancet 265b is axially inserted and fixed in the opening bounded by the annular projecting portion 252. In order to allow fluid to pass from the upper open end Μ 1 to the bottom open end 254, a through opening 256 is provided in the annular projection 2, the inner surface of the nozzle body 265a further comprising an annular recess 255, located in a bottom region of one of the same interior surfaces, preferably surrounding the bottom opening end 254. The wall recess receives a ring 266 that serves as a component during the beverage extraction phase Providing a radial fluid impermeable seal between the nozzle assembly and the inlet passage 26b of the volume (4). The advantage of the Ο-shaped ring 266 is that it prevents the injected water from being contaminated by any internal components or surfaces of the device 60, and prevents the external surface from being treated with φ. Because the user must touch and grasp the outer surface of the container. Therefore, superior sanitary conditions are ensured and the extractor can be used hundreds of times without cleaning the components of the extraction device, such as the container holder 64 and the holders 62, 63. This - non-contaminating configuration is also advantageously combined with the set of outlets 159116.doc - 36 - 201201749 in the container according to the invention. The same beverage extractor and the same extraction device can be used consistently for containers containing different edible materials, such as coffee. Non-, chocolate, tea or herbal injections, soups, and other hot milk beverages do not incorporate the major drawbacks of common system contamination and negatively affect the results of continuous beverage extraction. Again, the resilient nature of the O-ring 266 allows for the use of various containers having different radial size inlet apertures as long as these radial dimensions are designed to not exceed the average diameter of the bottom opening 254 of the nozzle assembly. In order to enhance the utility of the extraction device, a container ejector 269 is mounted in the annular space defined by the portion of the guide wall 259 and the nozzle body 265a that projects the water inlet 65. The container ejector 269 is generally annular & is preferably shaped to facilitate loading into the base of the connector member 259, the base of the connector member 62, the cover portion of the container during the extraction phase, And the nozzle body 265a protrudes from the annular space defined by the portion of the water inlet 65. The beta literator ejector 269 includes a plurality of springs 268 located in individual hollow recesses. The recess has an open end from which the spring can extend. The spring 268 abuts against the base against the connector member 62. And abutting against individual abutment surfaces disposed inside the hollow recess of the container discharge. When the container holder 64 is secured to the bayonet clamp 63, the discharger 269 is urged toward the base of the connector member 62 and the spring 268 is compressed. As seen in Fig. 18, in this position, the cover through hole 26b is pierced by the lancet 265b and the water can be injected inside the container as described above. 0 159116.doc -37 - 201201749 To the container holder, the ejector 269 holds the container 21 inside the container holder 64, as seen by Figure 2A. In order to stop the travel of the discharger, when the container clamp is released, an annular projection 258 provides an inner surface of the toroidal body surrounding the container discharger and slides downwardly toward the discharger. In the case of the container holder, the stepped portion 257 of the nozzle body 265a against the top is described. Although a particular embodiment of the extraction device for the espresso machine has been described with reference to the type of container shown in Fig. 6, it is of course possible to provide Any equivalent extraction device' is particularly suitable for use with any container in accordance with the present invention. For example, 'refer to Fig. 19' can be designed in accordance with the teachings above for a particular extraction device 70' which is suitable for use in a disk-shaped container η according to the present invention. The disc-shaped container 71 has not been described in detail so far, but it can be immediately derived from the combined features of the specific embodiments of the container according to the present invention, and such features have been described in detail. The combination is presented to illustrate that elements from different embodiments may be combined to obtain additional specific embodiments that clearly fall within the scope of the same inventive concept and that are apparent to those skilled in the art. 3 Hegu 71 is incorporated into the features of Gut, 31 and 41. In detail, it has a general disc shape and a coffee key sheet of a conventional type as the container 31. The cup portion of the container 71 is similar to the cup portion 3, but includes a shim 119 and a rubber valve or tab 116 of the type used in the container 11; the spacer 116 is in a deformation It is described in the state that it is achieved during the extraction phase, which is different from the container 3 1, the cover through hole is only slightly protruded relative to the cover portion, and it is 159116.doc by a rubber stopper or seal 78. -38· 201201749 Closed, the plug is identical to the plug 48 used in the container 41. Therefore, the extracting device 7G includes - a branch that can be connected to the steaming coffee machine and is preferably constructed by a connector member 72 and a bayonet clamp for connecting the extracting device to the Drink water extraction tube. 735 夂 the connector member 72 includes a water inlet through hole for connecting to the water injection through hole of the machine: and an annular wall 359 which protrudes when the "connector member" is mounted Facing the bayonet fixture is the product. = Card: The clamp 73 has a substantially cylindrical shape and includes an upper opening ^'. The annular wall 359 of the connector member 72 is fitted into the end. Preferably, the bayonet clamp 73 is secured to the connector structure by the same screw for mounting the connector member to the extractor. Obviously, the one-piece clamp and the connector member can be fixed to each other by any other conventional means; for example, the connector + Du + m , the outer surface of the cylindrical side wall of the jaw and the cylindrical side wall of the clamp bayonet The inner surface can be threaded and locked. Alternatively, the connector member and the bayonet clamp can be made as a single component. The bayonet clamp 73 further includes a bottom open end to which a conventional type of guide 263 is attached for mating with the - container holder 74 bayonet. The composite has 74 packs of 3 - a substantially flattened body having an internal shape complementary to the cup portion of the container 71. Further, the base of the container holder μ includes a cup-shaped through hole 76a of a 377' bar 71 disposed in the central portion thereof through the opening. 159116.doc -39. 201201749 When the container holder 74 is securely fixed to the bayonet clamp 73, the peripheral flat edge 79 of the container 71 is tightly held in the annular wall state and the sigma fixture 7 Between the edges of 4. The extraction device further includes a nozzle 275 secured to the inlet through hole 75 and projecting toward the container holder. Referring to Figure 23, the nozzle 275 is a generally cylindrical hollow member and has - for the purpose of receiving water from the water inlet 75 to the interior of the borehole state and the eight needles or thorns therein. The member 358 is worn. The bore 359 extends as far as the needle and is axially hollow' and includes a radial through opening 356 for supplying water in a generally radial direction. An annular recess 355 is additionally provided in the nozzle 275, particularly around the lance 358. The recess 355 is shaped to receive the thicker peripheral portion of the plug 78 as soon as the container holder 74 is secured to the bayonet clamp 73. As noted in Fig. 19, in this position, the plug 78 is pierced by the needle 358 so that water can be injected inside the container and the plug 78 can be inserted into the nozzle 275 and the lid of the container 71. A fluid impermeable seal is provided between them. Therefore, the 6-shaped plug 7 8 is used as a member for providing a radial fluid-impermeable seal between the water inlet through-hole of the extracting device and the container, thus preventing the water injection of the injection. The outer surface of the container. Advantageously, the sigma extraction device 7A includes a container ejector %9 that is received in the annulus defined by the wall 359 and the nozzle 275 and is similar to the ejector 269. When the container holder 74 is secured to the bayonet holder 73, the ejector 159116.doc • 40-5 201201749 69 is pushed up toward the connector member μ by the spring 368, and the ridges are thus compressed. Alternatively, when the container holder 74 is removed by the bayonet centering device 73, the discharger 269 holds the container 71 inside the container holder to understand the travel of the discharger, when the container is cooled When released, an annular projection 378 provides an interior surface for the toroidal body that circulates H 369 around the container, and resists against the nozzle body when the ejector slides down toward the container holder. Referring to Figures 24-26, an extraction device in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention comprises - a holder connectable to a steaming coffee machine, preferably 2 - The connector member 82 and the bayonet clip (4) are configured to connect the extracting device to the water injection tube of the beverage extractor. The connector member 82 has a base and a "..." cylindrical side wall. The side wall is raised by the f-base and terminates with a flange-like edge having the effect of, for example, mounting the mount on the extractor (not shown) using screws. The base of the connector member 82 Contains a prominent entrance (10), basin: connected to the The water outlet of the machine is taken and a circular bow guide wall surface 459 is wrapped on the opposite side of the base. It has been seen that the (four) connector member is substantially similar to the previously described connector member 62. 83 has a substantially cylindrical shape and includes a cylindrical side wall on which the connector member 82 is opened to fit the end. Preferably, the bayonet clamp 83 is fixed to the connector member by the same screw to (4) The H component is mounted to the extractor. (4) The card and the connector member may be fixed to each other by any other conventional means. The outer surface of the cylindrical side wall of the 5H connector member and the clamp card] 59116.doc -41 - 201201749 The upper inner surface of the cylindrical side wall of the mouth can be threadedly locked. Alternatively, the connector structure # and the mouth clamp can be made into a single component. Further, the bayonet clamp 83 includes a The bottom opening end portion, a conventional type of guide member is attached to the end portion for fitting with a container cooler 84. To convey the water inside the bar 51, a nozzle 285 is fixed thereto. Inlet through hole 85 and protruding toward the container Referring to Figure 26, the nozzle 285 is a generally cylindrical hollow member and defines therein an internal axial bore 459 for receiving water from the water inlet 85. A hollow needle or piercing member The 458 series is integrated with the nozzle 285 such that the bore 459 extends as far as the lance. Advantageously, the lance 458 includes a radial through opening 456 for supplying water in a generally radial direction. An annular recess 455 is additionally provided in the nozzle 285, particularly surrounding the lance 458 for receiving a 〇-shaped ring 466 that serves as a component during the beverage extraction phase for use in the nozzle assembly and A radially fluid impermeable seal is provided between the inlet passages 56b of the container 51. Advantageously, the extraction device 8A includes a container ejector 469 that is received in the annular space defined by the wall surface 459 and the nozzle 285 and is similar to the ejector 269. The ejector 469 preferably includes a peripheral annular rib 470 on its bottom side that is shaped to cover the lid portion of the container when the container holder is secured to the bayonet clamp. Peripheral projection 1 1 1 a meshing 0 1591I6.doc • 42· 201201749 The core 15 clamp 84 has a substantially cylindrical body, ie its internal shape is designed to be a capsule 5, in particular, it comprises - Internal side / inside. The shape of the ρ side i is designed to be substantially complementary to the side wall of the capsule, and has an opening in the upper region φ ISE . . . in the field with a % shoulder 86 and in the bottom region of the capsule holder 477 is the end point. The base of the erector clamp 84 is not at the same slope as the base 57 of the sac 51, and the base region of the slinger 84 is generally slanted parallel to the ribs 154 and 158 of the projection (9). Therefore, in an initial state in which the container holder is not fully fixed to the bayonet clamp, the pocket 51 itself is supported on the contour of the opening 477 which only corresponds to the area surrounding the cup-shaped through hole 56 & And the flanges are in a raised position relative to the annular shoulder 86 of the container holder 84. The 5H container holder 84 is manually rotated to secure it to the bayonet clamp 83, the lid portion of the capsule 51 first abutting against the bottom surface of the discharger 4, and then against the top against the top The annular wall surface is thus applied to the substrate 57 and causes the spike 156 to pierce the cup-shaped through hole 56a and the base 57 to bend the top against the bottom side of the projection 159. In the final position, i.e., in the position shown in Figure 25, wherein the capsule holder 84 is sufficiently secured to the bayonet clamp 83 and the system is ready for the beverage extraction phase, the cup-shaped passage The aperture 56a is fully open and the extracted beverage can be supplied directly into an outer cup. Figure 25 is also shown in the beverage extraction position, the nozzle 2 8 $ has pierced the inlet through hole 56b of the capsule 51. The image M shape of the inlet through hole 56b advantageously provides an easy engagement with the lancet portion of the nozzle 285. 159116.doc -43· 201201749 Advantageously, the capsule ware 84 is removed via the card π, which retains the container 51 inside the container shackle 84. In order to stop the travel of the discharger, an annular projection 478 provides an interior surface of the toroidal body surrounding the container discharge when the container is released, and when the discharge slides down Stopping against the abutting portion 57 of the nozzle body 285. The upper extraction device includes an injection nozzle having a needle for interrupting a plug or seal in the through hole of the container and an internal volume for accessing the container. Furthermore, the through hole above the upper container is sized to be inserted into the corresponding female nozzle. However, it is possible to provide a facing consumable between the injection nozzle and the through hole above the container without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, referring to FIG. 28, an extraction apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a holder connectable to a steaming coffee machine. The holder is preferably a connector member 582 and a bayonet implement. The connector member is configured to connect the extraction device to the water injection tube of the beverage extractor. The connector member 582 has a base and a cylindrical side wall that is raised by the base and terminated with a flange-like edge for mounting the mount to the extractor, for example by use of the user ( Not shown). The base of the connector member 582 includes a protruding inlet through-hole milk that is connectable to the water outlet of the extractor and includes a circular guide wall 559 on opposite sides of the base. The bayonet clamp 583 has a generally cylindrical shape and includes an upper open end portion. The cylindrical side wall of the connector member 582 fits into the end portion. 。 159116.doc -44- 201201749 - (d) is the 582 series of the bayonet, by the same screw ^ to the connector member 582 for mounting the connector member to the extractor. Obviously, the bayonet clamp and the connector member can be secured to each other by any other conventional means; for example, the outer surface of the cylindrical side wall of the connector member and the upper inner surface of the cylindrical side wall of the clamp bayonet can be threadedly locked tight. Alternatively, the connector member and the bayonet clamp can be made as a single component. The bayonet clamp 583 further includes a bottom open end to which a conventional type of guide member is attached for attachment to a container clamp-like bayonet. The present fixture 584 includes a generally cylindrical body that is shaped to fully accommodate the container 81 described above. In particular, it comprises a cylindrical inner side wall that is complementary to the side wall of the beta. Furthermore, the base of the container holder 584 includes an annular groove 561, the lower flange of the container 81 is slidably fitted into the groove, and a bottom portion 55〇 is seated on the cylindrical body of the container holder. The inner side includes an opening 567 in its central portion. The annular groove 561 and the bottom portion 55 are shaped such that when the container 81 is inserted into the container holder 584, the surface of the base 87a is almost tamper-resistant against the bottom portion 55' and the cup-shaped through hole 86a is protruded by the opening 567. The extraction device of Fig. 28 further includes an injection nozzle 575 which is securely mounted, for example by a threaded assembly, on the open end of the inlet 585 facing the bottom of the container holder. Alternatively, the nozzle assembly and the water inlet opening 585 can be fabricated from a single component. 159116.doc -45· 201201749 The nozzle 575 includes a hollow cylindrical body having opposite open ends and a flange 557 in an intermediate portion thereof. A generally cylindrically shaped hollow tip 558 projects axially from the flange 557 of the nozzle toward the container holder and is shaped to have an outer diameter substantially within the cover aperture 86b. The path is small. Therefore, when the container holder 584 is fixedly mounted on the bayonet clamp 583, the top end 558 can be fully inserted into the cover through hole due to the appropriately wide cover through hole 56b. The tip 558 is generally wider than an injection needle, but is small enough to be inserted into a container through hole, such as the cover through hole (10). Advantageously, the top end 558 includes an annular recess formed around its outer surface for receiving a sealing member, such as a stirrup ring 566. Advantageously, the extraction device comprises an annular container discharger 569, the tether being placed in the annular space 559 of the connector member and the annular space, and similar to the other containers described herein. The axial travel of the 569 is limited by the conventional snap-on brackets (7) that extend upwardly and slidably into an annular wall recess 579 that surrounds the nozzle 575. The limit stop for the buckle bracket 578 is defined by the flange 557 of the nozzle 575. Advantageously, the annular container drain 569 includes an inner concentric sidewall 568 '忒 the sidewall is sized to define an annular gap between the tips Mg of the injection nozzle' when the container 81 is installed into the When the device is withdrawn, the gap of 6 liters is fully filled with the side wall of the cover through hole 86b. Thus, in the particular configuration depicted in Figure 28, the container ejector is also in the extraction stage 159116.doc -46-

S 201201749 is used as a retaining wall during one of the possible extensions of the cover through hole. The extraction device is benefited by a simple configuration, which ensures that one of the container, the extraction chamber and the water injection chamber is not provided when the needle is dispensed with, regardless of whether the cover through hole is installed in the extraction 1 or not The 'opening nozzle' has the function of a male member, and the through hole has a masterbatch, and if there is any injection nozzle, the injection spray thorn (four) covers the cut (four) pieces, and the lancet. The injection portion 575, the μ t 585 一 an external 〇 ring of the extraction device is maintained by the δ 亥 器 之 抽取 抽取 至 至 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可 并可Continuous pomelo defeat 匍 ^ _ real pomelo take ι耘 without any need to clean or maintain the extraction device. Further, the outer dome ring 566 of the four main injection nozzles can be easily replaced or maintained without accessing the internal parts of the injection nozzle itself. It thus shows the intention and purpose of the practice of the invention. It is clear that 'any number of modifications to the container and the extraction device according to the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art and can be readily made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Huan (4) is limited to the illustrations in the narrative given by the example form or the preferred embodiment (4), but the scope of the patent application will include all novel features that are protected by the patent in the present invention.纟 contains all the features that will be considered as equivalent by those skilled in the art. The technical features discussed in the scope of any patent application are accompanied by the reference symbol 159116.doc -47· 201201749, which only includes those reference marks 'and therefore' for the purpose of increasing the comprehensibility of the patent applications. The reference symbols have no limiting effect on the description of each element' and each element is distinguished by the reference symbols by way of example. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments, 1 is a perspective view of a container according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective, cross-sectional, and exploded view of the container of FIG. 1, taken from a plane AA along FIG. 1; 1 is a plan view of the cup portion of the container; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cup portion of FIG. 3 taken from the plane BB; FIG. 5 is a cross section of the container according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a container according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 is a perspective view of one of the shims of Figure 5; Figure 8 is a fourth embodiment of the present invention Figure 9 is a perspective cross-sectional exploded view of the container of Figure 8; Figure 10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the container according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 is a cover portion of the container of Figure 10. a perspective view of one of the inner sides of the portion;

Figure 126 is a perspective view of a container according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 is a cross-sectional perspective view of one of the containers of Figure 12 taken from a plane along the radial direction; Figure 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a container according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention in a pierced state, taken from a plane along a radial direction; Figure 15 is a convex portion of the container of Figure 12 Figure 16 is a perspective view of an extracting device according to a second aspect of the present invention; Figure 17 is an exploded view of the extracting device of Figure 16; In the figure, the extracting device is disposed in the beverage extracting position and has a container installed therein; FIG. 19 is a perspective broken view of the extracting device disposed in the beverage extracting position, and a ring type is installed therein. Figure 20 is a perspective open view of one of the extraction devices of Figure 16, the extraction device being disposed in the container exclusion position; Figure 21 is a bottom view of the nozzle used in the extraction device of Figure 16. Figure 22 is a extraction of Figure 16 Part of the nozzle used in the device FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional side view of a nozzle used in the apparatus of the present invention; FIG. 24 is a broken view of the extracting apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 12 is installed. Figure 25 is a broken view of one of the extraction devices of Figure 24, and when the extraction device is disposed in the beverage extraction position; Figure 26 is a cross-sectional view of the injection nozzle used in the extraction device of Figure 24 - 159116 .doc -49· 201201749 face view; broken-away view of cross-sectional transmissive view 2 7 is a view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention, taken from a plane along a radial direction; FIG. An extraction diagram of another embodiment of the invention in which the container of Figure 27 has been installed. [Explanation of main component symbols] 1,11,21,31,41,71,81 Container 2, 12, 22, 32, 37, 42, 52, 82a Cup-shaped part 3, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53 , 83a cover part 4, 54 ground coffee 5a first-pass paper 5b first paper 6a, 16a, 26a, 36a, 56a, 76a, 86a cup-shaped through holes 6b, 16b, 26b, 36b, 46b, 56b, 86b Cover through hole 7 circular base 7b, 17b cover base 8 cylindrical side wall 9a, 19a edge 9b, 19b, 49b annular edge 14 small surface 15, 25, 35, 85a, 189b, 255, 355, annular wall recess 455 , 579 17, 27, 37, 47, 87a, 87b Base 18, 28 Sidewall 159116.doc -50· s 201201749 34 Grinding coffee D non-stings 38 Film 39a, 39b Flanged edge 45 Plastic film 46a Outlet 48 Plug 51 Capsule 55 Through hole 57 Closing base 59a, 59b Peripheral flange 60, 70, 80 Extraction device 61 Grip handle 62, 72, 82, 582 Connector member 63, 73, 83, 583 Bayonet clamp 64, 74, 84, 584 谷益失具 56b, 65, 75, 85, 585 inlet through hole 78 rubber stopper 79 flat edge 86 annular shoulder 101a, 101b, 111a, 111b, 121, ridge 131, 141a, 141b, 1 81 102a, 102b, 112a, 112b small passages 103a, 103b, 113a, 183a, 183b, openings 256, 267, 377, 477, 567 I59116.doc -51 - 201201749 104a first fences 104b, 107b, 134b fluid flow blocks Gates 105a, 115a, 125a, 557 flanges 105b, 115b sidewalls 106a, 107a second barriers 89, 114, 117a, 117b, 124, 127a, thumb 127b, 134a, 137a, 137b, 144, 147, 187 116, 126, 136 spacer 118, 128 slit 119 shim 123a orifice 129 rib 151a, 151b projection 154, 158 radial rib 155 surface groove 156 spike 157 support portion 159 projection 182 passage 184 projection Part 185a bottom screen film 185b upper screen film 186 rubber gasket 159116.doc -52- 201201749 188 tube 189a, 470 annular rib 219 radial guiding ridge 250, 550 bottom 251 upper open end 252, 258, 378 , 478 annular protruding portion 253 upper wall surface 254 bottom opening end portion 257, 357 stepped portion 259, 459, 559 guiding wall surface 261, 561 annular groove 263 guiding member 265a nozzle body 265b needle 266, 466, 566 0 ring 268, 368 magazine 269, 369, 469 , 569 Container Discharger 275, 285 Nozzle 319 Fluid Flow Channel 356, 456 Through Opening 358, 458 Piercing Member 359 Annular Wall 459 Axial Cavity 558 Hollow Tip 159116.doc -53- 201201749 568 575, 585 578 - 54- Concentric sidewall injection part of the buckle bracket 159116.doc

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201201749 VII. Patent application scope: 1. A container for taking a beverage by pressure under pressure, the container comprising: a particulate matter contained in the sputum, which comprises a cup-shaped portion and a lid portion, The cup portion includes a base, a side wall, and an edge that is oppositely opposite to the base, the cover - 1 "" is fixedly attached to the edge of the cup portion to define an internal volume of the container, The inner volume of the container is for accommodating the particulate matter contained in the filter element, the filter structure (4) is for retaining the particulate matter, and the diafiltration fluid material is passed therethrough, and the cover portion includes a cover through hole, the cover is open The aperture defines a first passage for diafiltration of the 'fluid material'. The base of the cup portion includes a cup-shaped through hole defining a second passage for diafiltration fluid material, wherein the container includes a a disc of a permeable material disposed between the filter member and the base of the cup portion to support the filter member and the particulate matter, and define a good relationship between the filter member and the cup-shaped through hole Counseling role. 159116.doc