Abstract: An optically readable code support to be associated with or be part of a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule, the support including at least one sequence of binary symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation. The binary symbols are essentially formed of light reflective surfaces and light absorbing surfaces. The code support preferably includes a base structure extending continuously at least along the sequence of symbols and discontinuous discrete light-absorbing portions locally applied onto or formed at the surface of said base structure. The discontinuous discrete light-absorbing portions form the light-absorbing surfaces and the base structure forms the light-reflective surfaces outside the surface areas occupied by the discrete light-absorbing portions.

Abstract: An optically readable code support to be associated with or be part of a capsule indented for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule, the support comprising at least one sequence of binary symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation, wherein the binary symbols are essentially formed of light reflective surfaces and light absorbing surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule (1) for containing beverage ingredients intended to produce a beverage in a beverage preparation device (20) upon liquid injection into the capsule and by rotating the capsule around its central axis in the device (20), the capsule (1) comprising: a side wall (2a), a bottom wall (2b) and a flange-like rim (2c), an upper wall (3) attached to the flange-like rim (2c) and/or the side wall (2b) of the capsule (1), the upper wall (3) comprising a central liquid inlet (4) and peripheral outlet apertures (5), wherein the upper wall (3) further comprises an outwardly protruding sealing member (6) which is arranged at an annular portion (3a) of the upper wall (3) between the central liquid inlet (4) and the peripheral outlet apertures (5), and which is designed to at least significantly hinder, preferably prevent liquid from flowing at the outside of the capsule (1) from the liquid inlet (4) to the outlet apertures (5) when the sealing member is engaged by the beverage prepar

Abstract: Capsule designed in particular for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule along a central axis to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid traversing the capsule thereby forcing the beverage out of the capsule by such centrifugal forces, wherein the capsule comprises:—a body comprising containment walls, a main cavity of central axis,—a lid connected or connectable to said body and arranged for covering said cavity;—an annular flange peripherally bordering and protruding outwards beyond the said cavity, wherein the flange is configured to ensure one passage or a plurality of passages for providing flow of the centrifuged beverage in multiple radial directions from the cavity and through the flange or above the flange as a result of the centrifugation forces exerted when the capsule is rotated along said central axis.

Abstract: Capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage in a beverage preparation device comprising a cup-like body (2), a sealing cover (3) for closing the cup-like body; a flange (4) for the cover to seal thereon; the cup-like body being formed of paper-based material comprising at least one gas barrier layer with a cavity wall (5) containing beverage ingredients; wherein the flange (4) is sealingly attached to body and the flange is formed of a first polymer and a second gas barrier polymer; the second polymer being a gas barrier layer overlapping with the cup-like body.

Abstract: Capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule (1) along a rotational axis “I” in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid and forcing a beverage out of the capsule, wherein the capsule (1) comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients; said containment walls comprising a bottom wall (2), a widening sidewall (3) and a top wall (4), said top wall (4) comprising at least one liquid-impervious area (7) and at least one liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area (5); wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area (5) is peripherally positioned on the top wall (4) relative to the liquid-impervious area (7) and wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area is made of a porous flexible material which is extensible at least in axial direction and has a tensile elongation of at least 250, preferably at least 300% (DIN EN 29073-3).

Abstract: Capsule (1A) designed in particular for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule along a central axis (I) to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid traversing the capsule thereby forcing the beverage out of the capsule by such centrifugal forces, wherein the capsule comprises: a body (2) comprising containment walls (3,4), a main opening (6) of central axis (I) closed by a closing wall (8) forming a compartment (7) including beverage ingredients and a flange (5) peripherally bordering the said opening (6), wherein it comprises a perforating wall (9) placed close to the closing wall (8) and comprising perforating means (10-15) for perforating the closing wall (8) when applying a pressure on the transversal closing wall (8) or perforating wall (9).

Abstract: The invention relates to a code support (60a, 60b) adapted to be associated with or part of a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule. The support comprises a code formed by at least a first sequence of symbols and a second sequence of symbols. The code is represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement (100) of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation (Z). The first sequence comprises at least one first preamble sequence of symbols, and at least one first data sequence of symbols. The second sequence comprises at least one second preamble sequence of symbols and at least one second data sequence of symbols. The first preamble sequence is distinct from the second preamble sequence.

Abstract: The invention relates to a code support adapted to be associated with or part of a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule. The support comprises a code formed by at least a first sequence of symbols and a second sequence of symbols. The code is represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation (Z). The first sequence comprises at least one first preamble sequence of symbols, and at least one first data sequence of symbols. The second sequence comprises at least one second preamble sequence of symbols and at least one second data sequence of symbols. The first preamble sequence is distinct from the second preamble sequence.

Abstract: Capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal extraction device (50) by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule along a rotational axis (I) in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid, wherein the capsule (1) comprises containment walls forming an interior cavity (2) containing beverage ingredients (3); said containment walls comprising a lid (4) and a side wall (5) extending substantially revolutionary around a central axis (I) and a peripheral flange (8) extending peripherally in radial direction to said axis (I), said flange (8) comprising an annular base (9) extending outwardly and a valve means (10) connected to said annular base, said valve means (10) extending in a direction (A) transversal to said radial direction (B) and being configured with at least one deflectable valve portion (11) which deflects for leaving a transversal passage upon the centrifugal pressure exerted by liquid flowing thereon when the capsule is rotated about the axis (I) during the c

Abstract: Method for preparing a beverage, from a capsule (1) containing a substance, received in a beverage production device comprising: feeding water by an injection needle (90) while creating liquid tightness between the central inlet portion (8) and the surface of the needle and dispensing the beverage from the capsule by centrifugation through outlets in the peripheral outlet portion (9), wherein the capsule is configured in the central inlet portion to provide liquid tightness between the liquid inlet and the surface of the needle to prevent liquid from leaking out-side of the capsule and wherein the capsule is configured to allow centrifuged liquid to pass through the outlets in the peripheral outlet portion (9).

Abstract: A capsule for the production of a beverage in a beverage production machine comprising a capsule holder with relief and recessed elements. The capsule includes an inverted cup-shaped body forming a chamber containing beverage ingredients; a bottom injection wall; a sidewall; and a delivery wall which is sealed to the body. The delivery wall is configured and dimensioned to include a calibrated orifice or perforating means to provide a calibrated orifice with the beverage delivery wall not being tearable against the capsule holder during extraction. The wall also provides through the restriction created by the calibrated orifice a certain back pressure which generates an elevated pressure in the capsule during extraction. Also, a system and method for producing a beverage from the capsules of the invention.

Abstract: Beverage capsule for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a capsule containing beverage ingredients by passing water through the ingredients contained in the capsule using centrifugal forces, said device comprising means for driving the capsule in rotation around an axis of rotation (I), a capsule holder for receiving the capsule and a water injection means for injecting water in the capsule, said device further comprising a valve means for engaging a valve engaging portion of the capsule; said valve means comprising a pressing ring; the capsule comprising a body and a lid and a valve engaging portion designed for being inserted between the capsule holder and the valve means of the device; wherein said capsule comprises an outlet structure forming beverage flow restriction passages of defined cross-section in the capsule at such and/or as a result of the insertion of the valve engaging portion between the capsule holder and the pressing ring of the valve means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optically readable code support to be associated with or part of a capsule indented for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule. The support comprises at least one sequence of symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation. The symbols are at least partly formed of surfaces arranged to reflect mainly diffusively, in any direction forming an angle comprised between 3° and 10° with respect to a normal of said surface, any incoming beam of light with an incoming direction forming an angle comprise between 0 and 10° with respect to a normal of said surface.

Abstract: An optically readable code support (30) to be associated with or be part of a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device, the support comprising at least one sequence of symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation, wherein the symbols are essentially formed of a succession of light reflective surface portions (610-615) and light absorbing surface portions (600-604); said light absorbing surface portions providing a lower light-reflective intensity than the light-reflective surface portions, wherein the code support comprises at least one base layer (500) extending continuously at least along said sequence of symbols, wherein the light-absorbing surface portions are roughened surface portions having a higher rugosity (Rz) than the light-reflective surface portions.

Abstract: Capsule (1) for containing beverage ingredients for producing a beverage in a beverage preparation device upon liquid injection into the capsule and by rotating the capsule about its central axis in the device, the capsule comprising:—a side wall (2a), a bottom wall (2b), an opening (2c) and a flange-like rim (2d), and—a lid member (3) attached to the flange-like rim (2d) and/or to the side wall and at least partially covering the opening, wherein the lid member (3) comprises an upper wall (3a) in recess relative to the flange-like rim and/or to the side wall towards the opening of the capsule and which comprises a central inlet (4) and peripheral outlet apertures (5) for the beverage release by effect of centrifugal forces, wherein the lid member (3) further comprises reinforcement members (6) protruding from the upper wall (3a) in axial direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule (1) for containing beverage ingredients intended to produce a beverage in a beverage preparation device (20) upon liquid injection into the capsule and by rotating the capsule around its central axis in the device (20), the capsule (1) comprising: a side wall (2a), a bottom wall (2b) and a flange-like rim (2c), an upper wall (3) attached to the flange-like rim (2c) and/or the side wall (2b) of the capsule (1), the upper wall (3) comprising a central liquid inlet (4) and peripheral outlet apertures (5), wherein the upper wall (3) further comprises an outwardly protruding sealing member (6) which is arranged at an annular portion (3a) of the upper wall (3) between the central liquid inlet (4) and the peripheral outlet apertures (5), and which is designed to at least significantly hinder, preferably prevent liquid from flowing at the outside of the capsule (1) from the liquid inlet (4) to the outlet apertures (5) when the sealing member is engaged by the beverage prepar

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular capsule kit for preparing a beverage by centrifugation of a capsule in a centrifuging brewing device upon liquid injection into the capsule and by rotating the capsule about its central axis in the device, the kit comprising at least two capsule types (1a,1b,1c,1d,1e) having:—interface heads (2) comprising a flange-like rim portion (3) and a transversal wall (4) having a central liquid inlet (5) and peripheral outlet openings (6), and—bottom closures (8,8?) designed for being individually connected to the interface head (2) to enclose an ingredients compartment (9) of predefined volume, wherein the volumes of the ingredient compartment (9) of the at least two capsules (1a,1b,1c,1d,1e) differ as a result of the selection of the bottom closure and/or its particular connection to the interface head.

Abstract: An optically readable code support (30) to be associated with or be part of a capsule indented for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule, the support comprising at least one sequence of binary symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation, wherein the binary symbols are essentially formed of light reflective surfaces (400-403) and light absorbing surfaces (410-414).