Machine for the preparation of beverages

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7231869
APP PUB NO 20040211322A1
SERIAL NO

10763767

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A closure mechanism for a beverage preparation machine comprising a lower part and an upper part, the upper part and lower part being movable relative to one another from an open position in which a beverage cartridge can be received in the closure mechanism and a closed position in which the beverage cartridge is fixedly retained between the upper part and lower part, wherein in the closed position the closure mechanism contacts a top surface and a bottom surface of the beverage cartridge at or near a centre of the beverage cartridge to exert a compressive force of greater than 50N.

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KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B VVLEUTENSEVAART 35 UTRECHT 3532 AD

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carter, Steve London, GB 21 1154
Halliday, Andrew Hook Norton, GB 44 2596

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