Patent ID: 8906435
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: A23F,A47J,B65D

Abstract:
1. A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product, comprising: an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of a fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable capsule, and a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, wherein the exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid enclosing an inner space comprising the extractable product, wherein the fluid dispensing device is arranged for supplying the fluid to the extractable product through the bottom for forming the beverage, wherein the bottom comprises an entrance area and the system is arranged for bringing the fluid dispensing device in fluid connection with the entrance area for supplying the fluid to the extractable product for preparing the beverage, wherein the lid comprises an exit area and the system comprises an outlet which, in use, is in fluid communication with the exit area for draining the prepared beverage from the capsule and supplying the beverage to a container such as a cup, wherein the receptacle is arranged for draining the prepared beverage from the capsule through the exit area, wherein the exit area of the capsule comprises a sheet-shaped multi-layer filter comprising at least a first layer and a second layer bonded together, wherein the first layer has a higher tear strength than the second layer and wherein the second layer has a higher stiffness than the first layer.