Patent ID: 6490966
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A device for extracting the contents of a capsule, comprising:first and second opposing clamping elements movably connected with each other for movement between open and closed positions, wherein: in the open position the first clamping elements defines an opening that is open about an opening axis that is substantially displaced from the horizontal, and the clamping elements are configured and disposed for receiving the capsule therebetween, and in the closed position the opening axis is disposed closer to the horizontal than in the open position and opening of the first clamping elements is positioned facing the second clamping element to define an interior cavity between the clamping elements, the clamping elements being configured to cooperatively clamp the capsule in the interior cavity; and a fluid port associated with the clamping members and in fluid communication with the interior cavity for receiving fluid into the interior cavity in the closed position.