# US 2021/0276792 A1 · Portion capsule having an identifier

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- Number: US 2021/0276792 A1
- Document ID: US20210276792A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 17/330,572
- Filed: 2021-05-26
- Published: 2021-09-09
- Earliest claimed: 2010-07-22
- Assignees: K-Fee System GmbH
- Applicants: K-Fee System GmbH
- Inventors: Marc Krüger
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210276792A1

## CPC

- B65D 85/8061: {Filters}
- A47J 31/3628: {Perforating means therefor}
- A47J 31/3638: {Means to eject the cartridge after brewing}
- A47J 31/407: {with ingredient-containing cartridges; Cartridge-perforating means}
- A47J 31/4492: {Means to read code provided on ingredient pod or cartridge}
- B65D 85/8043: {Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents (B65D85/808 takes precedence; filters or reusable cartridges for coffee or tea makers, not used as packages A47J31/06)}
- B65D 85/8058: {Coding means for the contents}
- B65D 65/466: {Bio- or photodegradable packaging materials}
- B65D 2203/06: Arrangements on packages concerning bar-codes
- B65D 2203/10: Transponders
- Y02W 90/10: Bio-packaging, e.g. packing containers made from renewable resources or bio-plastics
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- Y02W: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT

## Abstract

A single-serve capsule for making a beverage, having a base element with a cavity that is free of a filter, and in which a raw beverage material is provided, the cavity including radially spaced and vertically oriented convexities, where a width defined between each of the plurality of convexities is wider than a width of each of plurality of convexities, the base element has a wall region extending between the flange and a bottom region of the base element with radially spaced and vertically oriented grooves, a width of the side wall defined between each of the plurality of grooves is wider than a width of each of plurality of grooves, the capsule has an identifier, which makes it possible to individualize the single-serve capsule, the identifier is a barcode on the wall region and on a bottom side of the flange.

## Claims

### Claim 1

1) A single-serve capsule for making a beverage, having a base element with a cavity that is free of a filter, and in which a raw beverage material is provided, the cavity including radially spaced and vertically oriented convexities, wherein a width defined between each of the plurality of convexities is wider than a width of each of plurality of convexities, the capsule having a flange, the cavity being closed by a cover, which is fastened on a top side of the flange, the base element comprises a wall region extending between the flange and a bottom region of the base element, the wall region includes radially spaced and vertically oriented grooves that are free from extending entirely to the bottom region, a width of the side wall defined between each of the plurality of grooves is wider than a width of each of plurality of grooves,
wherein the capsule has an identifier, which makes it possible to individualize the single-serve capsule, the identifier is a barcode on the wall region and on a bottom side of the flange.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

2) The single-serve capsule according to claim 1, wherein the base element is made of a biodegradable material.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

3) The single-serve capsule according to claim 1, wherein the base element is made of a metal.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

4) The single-serve capsule according to claim 1, wherein a material of the cover is the same as a material of the base element.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

5) The single-serve capsule according to claim 1, wherein the single-serve capsule comprises a barrier layer to prevent moisture or aroma from escaping out of the single-serve capsule.

### Claim 6 (depends on 2)

6) The single-serve capsule according to claim 2, wherein the cover comprises a cover peripheral edge that is free from extending to a peripheral edge of the flange.

### Claim 7 (depends on 3)

7) The single-serve capsule according to claim 3, wherein a radial-most region of the top side of the flange is not covered by the cover.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

8) The single-serve capsule according to claim 1, wherein the raw beverage material is coffee powder, chocolate powder, milk powder, or tea.

### Claim 9

9) A single-serve capsule for making a beverage, having a base element made of metal with a cavity that is free of a filter, and in which a raw beverage material is provided, the cavity including radially spaced and vertically oriented convexities, the capsule having a flange, and the cavity being closed by a metal cover, which is fastened on a top side of the flange, the base element comprises a wall region extending between the flange and a bottom region of the base element, the wall region includes radially spaced and vertically oriented grooves that are free from extending entirely to the bottom region,
wherein the capsule has an identifier, which makes it possible to individualize the single-serve capsule, the identifier is a barcode on the wall region and on a bottom side of the flange.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

10) The single-serve capsule according to claim 9, wherein a width defined between each of the plurality of convexities is wider than a width of each of plurality of convexities.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

11) The single-serve capsule according to claim 9, wherein a width of the side wall defined between each of the plurality of grooves is wider than a width of each of plurality of grooves.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

12) The single-serve capsule according to claim 10, wherein the cover comprises a cover peripheral edge that is free from extending to a peripheral edge of the flange.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

13) The single-serve capsule according to claim 11, wherein a region of the top side of the flange is not covered by the cover.

### Claim 14 (depends on 10)

14) The single-serve capsule according to claim 10, wherein the wall region has an electrically conductive section.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

15) The single-serve capsule according to claim 11, wherein the base element and/or the cover are made of aluminum.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

16) The single-serve capsule according to claim 15, wherein the single-serve capsule comprises a barrier layer to prevent moisture or aroma from escaping out of the single-serve capsule.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

17) The single-serve capsule according to claim 16, wherein the raw beverage material is coffee powder, chocolate powder, milk powder, or tea.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

18) The single-serve capsule according to claim 17, wherein the cover is bowed outwardly in a central region of the base element relative to a region of the cover adjacent to the flange.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

19) The single-serve capsule according to claim 18, wherein the bottom region of the base element comprises an indentation.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

20) The single-serve capsule according to claim 19, wherein the side wall has an electrically conductive region.