Patent ID: 8501254

Claim:
A combination fluid dispensing device and disposable capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product comprising: at least one disposable capsule; an apparatus comprising a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid to the at least one disposable capsule, a receptacle for accommodating the at least one disposable capsule, and an outlet arrangement for supplying the beverage to a container; wherein the at least one disposable capsule comprises a chamber enclosing an inner space comprising the extractable product, wherein the chamber comprises: an entrance area enabling passage of the fluid towards the inner space for interacting with the extractable product for preparing the beverage; an exit area for conducting at least a portion of the beverage away from the capsule; wherein the combination fluid dispensing device and disposable capsule is further arranged for: bringing the dispensing device in fluid communication with the entrance area for supplying the fluid; enabling the exit area to be positioned in a fluid communication with the outlet arrangement; and wherein the capsule further comprises an internal displaceable body arranged in the chamber in contact with the entrance area and/or the exit area and an external actuator to cooperate with said internal displaceable body to interact with the entrance area and the exit area for discontinuing the entrance area and the exit area thereby providing controlled openings in the capsule for drainage of the beverage.