Multi-System Compatible Coffee Pods

A beverage brewing system that allows preparing a range of beverages using interchangeable capsules of different sizes. The system has a brew chamber with movable parts that can accommodate capsules with larger exit diameters. When brewing a capsule with a larger exit, the brew chamber parts move to prevent the smaller exit capsules from brewing. This allows using both capsule sizes without cross-contamination. A locking mechanism secures the chamber position based on the capsule size.

A coffee capsule that can be filled multiple times with coffee powder and reused, reducing waste and cost compared to disposable capsules. The capsule has a shell to hold the coffee and a sealing film covering the shell opening. A hoop compresses the film edge against the shell to seal it. This allows the capsule to be filled and sealed with coffee multiple times while still fitting capsule coffee machines.

Beverage machine with multiple brew chambers in a compact design. The machine has two side-by-side brew chambers for making different types of beverages simultaneously. The chambers are stacked vertically with the upper chamber above the lower chamber. A user interface is located above the top chamber. The chambers can be independently selected for brewing. This allows making multiple servings in the upper chamber while brewing a single serving in the lower chamber. The machine can have features like removable brew baskets, handle for removing ingredients, and a lid for the upper chamber.

Brewing system for coffee capsules that allows using capsules of different sizes. The system has a brew chamber with two annular abutment surfaces of different diameters. The larger diameter surface is for sealing capsules with wider flanges. This allows using capsules with different flange sizes in the same brewer. The annular abutment surfaces are fixed relative to each other. This simplifies chamber design compared to a sliding chamber. The capsules center due to inner walls or flange engagement.

A capsule-based beverage machine that can prepare different sizes of beverages using interchangeable capsules without compromising quality. The machine has a brew chamber with two parts that can selectively hold smaller or larger capsules. The chamber has a cavity with volumes for each capsule size. When a smaller capsule is used, the larger volume is left void to prevent waste water. When a larger capsule is used, the smaller volume is filled by the second chamber part. This balances the waste water between sizes.

Beverage brewing system that allows using different sized sealed capsules for brewing beverages like coffee. The system has a brewing chamber with a movable end part. The capsules have flanges of different shapes. The brewing chamber has stop mechanisms that couple to the flanges of the capsules when they're inserted. This allows the end part to move differently based on the capsule size. This avoids needing robust capsules to physically adapt the chamber volume. The stops prevent leaks while brewing.

A single serve brewing machine that can make a variety of beverages like espresso, tea, and powdered beverages using different types of cartridges without needing separate machines. The machine has multiple preparation zones with adjustable parameters like water pressure, temperature, and steeping time. A cartridge sorter determines the cartridge type and moves it to the appropriate zone. This allows optimized brewing conditions for each cartridge without needing interchangeable adapters.

Brewing apparatus for simultaneously brewing multiple coffee pods in a single cycle, enabling larger coffee volumes without dilution. The apparatus has a pod basket with multiple pod receptacles and a water dispensing mechanism with individual needles for each receptacle. When a pod is detected, water is dispensed through the corresponding needle to brew that pod. If a receptacle is empty, the needle closes to prevent water flow. This allows brewing multiple pods simultaneously in the basket while dispensing only the necessary water for each pod.

Beverage machine that can prepare multiple types of single-serve beverages like coffee and espresso from separate cartridges. The machine has two chambers, one larger for low pressure brewed coffee cartridges and a smaller one for high pressure espresso cartridges. It reads codes on the cartridges to determine the beverage type and presents the appropriate chamber for insertion. This allows preparing both types of beverages separately in optimized chambers without mixing.

Coffee maker with a universal infusion head that can accommodate cartridges of different diameters. The infusion head has a hollow support with a common seating surface for the cartridges. This allows cartridges of different sizes to be indexed and held in place without deformation. The hollow has vertical walls for common indexing of the cartridges. This enables using cartridges of different formats without adapters or special cartridge holders.

Adjustable basket for single-cup coffee makers that allows using multiple disposable pods or a permanent filter pod in the same machine. The basket has interchangeable inserts that extend its length to accommodate more pods or a bigger permanent filter. It has strategically placed tabs at the bottom to secure the different inserts. One insert is a deformable cone-shape that lets multiple pods fit. Another is a permanent filter pod that extends below the basket. The adjustable basket replaces fixed baskets in single-cup machines to give users flexibility in pod sizes and brewing options.

Brewing apparatus with a removable pod carrier that can accommodate multiple pod sizes and brew strengths. The pod carrier has two differently sized cavities for holding pods, allowing brewing of smaller or stronger coffee from the same machine without needing multiple brew sizes. The carrier is vertically movable inside the machine to raise and lower pods. The machine also has a variable water temperature system that allows hotter brewing without increasing power to the heater. This is achieved by a controller adjusting pump speed based on sensor feedback. Users can select from multiple brew modes with different water quantities and temperatures.