Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge receiver (10) for producing a drink (70) using a cartridge (2) that comprises a reservoir (6) filled with a drink substance (7), it being possible to insert the cartridge receiver (10) into a drink preparation machine (3) and connect it to the cartridge (2), wherein the cartridge receiver (10) comprises a mixing chamber (8) that can be brought into fluidic connection with the reservoir (6), and a fluid supply (12) that opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention is characterised in that the cartridge receiver (10) comprises a mandrel guide (80) and a puncturing mandrel (73) that is displaceably mounted within said mandrel guide (80), wherein the puncturing mandrel (73) can be displaced between a retracted position in which said puncturing mandrel (73) is positioned at a distance from a sealing element (18) of the cartridge (2), and an extended position in which said puncturing mandrel (73) pierces the sealing element (18) and projects into the reservoir (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser having a cartridge holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge comprising a wall region, to one end of which a connection region is connected, which is closed particularly with a membrane, and on the opposite end of which optionally a bottom region is provided, the wall region and optionally the bottom region containing a cavity which receives a beverage and/or food substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system (1) for producing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine, comprising a cartridge (2) that has a reservoir (6) filled with a beverage substance (7), and a cartridge receptacle (10) that can be reversibly connected to the cartridge, said cartridge receptacle (10) comprising a mixing chamber (8) and a cartridge discharge device (34) which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance (7) from the reservoir (6) into the mixing chamber (8), the cartridge receptacle (10) comprising a fluid supply (12) which opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention also relates to the cartridge receptacle (10) of the cartridge system (1), the beverage preparation machine, and the corresponding method for producing a beverage (70).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing comprising a diluting means, especially a water supply, a mixing chamber in which the diluting means and a beverage and/or food substrate are mixed, and an outlet. The cartridge housing is fitted with a hollow rod such that the sealing film of the cartridge is pierced as soon as the cartridge is inserted into the cartridge housing, thereby creating the flow connection between the cartridge and a mixing chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system (1) for producing a drink in a drink preparation machine, comprising a cartridge (2) that has a reservoir (6) filed with a drink substance (7), and a cartridge receiver (10) that can be reversibly connected to the cartridge, said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a mixing chamber (8) and a cartridge discharge device (34) which causes at least partial transfer of the drink substance (7) from the reservoir (6) into the mixing chamber (8), and said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a fluid supply (12) which opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention also relates to the cartridge receiver (10) of the cartridge system (1), the drink preparation machine, and the corresponding method for producing a drink (70).

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter comprising an interior which accommodates a single serve capsule and which has an opening at a first end for introducing the capsule into the interior and a receptacle for a pricking spike at the opposite end.

Abstract: The invention relate to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine (10), said capsule having an essentially frustoconical or cylindrical capsule base body (2) which has a cavity (3) for receiving a raw beverage material, and a membrane (4) sealing she cavity (3), said capsule base body (2) has a capsule base (5). A central area of weakness (6) having a reduced material thickness is formed in the capsule base (5) which can be perforated by perforation means (11) of the leverage preparation machine (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body (2). Said capsule body has a capsule bottom (3), a sidewall (22), a collar edge (5), and a cover (6). A cavity (100) for accommodating a beverage substrate in the form of a powder, granules, cut leaves or liquid is formed between the capsule bottom and the cover. A filter element (7) is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material. The filter element has a cut-out in which no filtering material is provided. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a single serve capsule.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body. Said capsule body has a capsule bottom, a side wall, a collar edge, and a lid. A cavity for accommodating a powdery, granular, or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule bottom and the lid. A filter element is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side. A cavity for receiving a pulverulent or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule base and the filling side, and a filter element is arranged between the beverage substrate and the capsule base. The filter element comprises an open-pore felt and/or nonwoven fabric, and the felt and/or nonwoven fabric has a first average pore size in a first region facing the beverage substrate and a second average pore size in a second region facing the capsule base, said first pore size being smaller than the second pore size.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portion capsule (1) for producing a beverage, having a substantially truncated cone-shaped or cylindrical capsule base body (2), which has a cavity (3) for receiving a beverage raw material (101), and a membrane (4) closing the cavity (100), wherein the capsule base body (2) has a capsule bottom (3), and wherein the capsule bottom (3) has an outlet opening (107), which is scaled with a detachable or pierceable film (108), and wherein the portion capsule (1) is configured without a filter, characterized in that the film (108) has a tensile strength of less than 80 N/mm2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portion capsule (1) for preparing a beverage comprising a base member (2) having a cavity (3) in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane (4) which is fixed to a base element (2), wherein it has an identifier (7), which makes it possible to individualise the respective portion capsule. In addition, the present invention relates to a process for the production of a portion capsule, and the use of the portion capsule for making a beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single serve capsule for preparing a beverage, comprising a side wall and a bottom, which together define a space, a filter element being sealed to the bottom within said space.

Abstract: The invention proposes a portion capsule far producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element comprising a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a drink or food item, in which a liquid flows through a capsule and a drink/food item substance is dissolved and/or extracted. The invention also relates to a capsule comprising a capsule body, the outer body and base thereof defining an inner chamber in which a beverage/food item substance is provided. Said beverage/food item substance is dissolved and/or extracted by a liquid which is guided through the capsule.

Abstract: Disclosed is a single-serve capsule for preparing a beverage, comprising a capsule member that includes a capsule bottom and a filling end, a cavity being formed between the capsule bottom and the filling end for holding a powdery or liquid beverage substrate. A filter element is placed between the beverage substrate and the capsule bottom, said filter element comprising a nonwoven fabric which is placed in the region of the capsule bottom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body with a capsule base and a cover. A cavity, which is formed between the capsule base and the cover comprises a beverage substrate and said capsule comprises a machine-detectable identifier, which enables the respective portion capsule to be individualised. The invention also relates to the use of the portion capsule for producing a beverage.

Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage has a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side. A cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base is formed between the capsule base and the filling side, and a filter element is arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base The filter element includes an open-pore felt and/or nonwoven. The felt and/or the nonwoven have/has an average first pore size in a first region which faces the beverage base and an average second pore size in a second region which faces the capsule base, wherein the first pore size is smaller than the second pore size.