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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7909268 | Container for a substance to be sprayed, cap for such container and method for manufacturing such container A container for a substance to be sprayed, wherein the container comprises a reservoir for the substance, wherein the container is provided with operable spraying means connected to the reservoir for spraying the substance, wherein the spraying means are provided wi... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7861896 | Assembly of a container filled with mineral concentrate and a dosing device An assembly (1) for preparing mineral water in situ, including a container (2) filled with a mineral concentrate (4) and a dosing device (6) connected to the holder for dispensing the concentrate from the container in a dosed manner, the ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7832328 | System with a fluid path restriction for making a beverage A system for making a beverage, the system comprising a pad (7) and a holder (6) in which the pad (7) is placed in use, the pad being provided with a chamber in which a product (24) required for making the beverage is situated, the system... | 11/16/2010 |
| D625135 | Coffee maker | 10/12/2010 |
| 7790211 | Package with partly foamable liquid by means of which a refreshment can be prepared A package including a gas and an at least partly foamable liquid (2) by means of which a refreshment can be prepared, wherein the package is provided with manually operable means (7) with which a displacement of the gas and the liquid in the package ca... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7767246 | Method for preparing a coffee extract The invention relates to a method for preparing a coffee concentrate, wherein the coffee is subjected to two extractions, while the second extraction is carried out at a higher temperature than the first extraction. The method is suitable for preparing liquid as wel... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762180 | Apparatus and method for preparing coffee with a fine-bubble froth layer, in particular cappuccino An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, in particular cappuccino. The invention provides a beverage unit, which dispenses under pressure a beverage to be processed to a beverage processing path, through which, in use... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7703383 | Cappuccino preparation Method for preparing cappuccino wherein at least one coffee pad filled with ground coffee and an instant and/or liquid creamer are utilized, the method further comprising the following method-steps: hot water is forced under pressure through the coffee pad for obtai... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7636978 | Polishing implement for polishing shoes A polishing implement for polishing a shoe or the like, including a structure to be handheld provided with an absorbing fiber layer for forming a first polishing layer; and a sachet provided on or to be provided on the structure for containing the polishing product.... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7591217 | Beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top A beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top, comprising foaming means for generating foam from said beverage, said foaming means comprising at least one inlet opening (18) for receiving beverage under pressure and at least one outlet open... | 09/22/2009 |
| D569242 | Food package | 05/20/2008 |
| D563712 | Beverage dispenser | 03/11/2008 |
| D562050 | Beverage dispenser | 02/19/2008 |
| 7229486 | Shoe and leather care product The invention provides a water-based low VOC shoe and leather care product having good product properties and characteristics, which can be formulated by making an appropriate and careful selection of ingredients and their amounts. A shoe and leather care product ac... | 06/12/2007 |
| D532308 | Container | 11/21/2006 |
| D531456 | Cup | 11/07/2006 |
| D530626 | Food package | 10/24/2006 |
| 7100805 | Air freshener An air freshener for dispensing a spray of deodorant, includes a housing in which a holder can be received for containing deodorant. A sliding bar has an end in contact with a door or doorway, so that a door movement results in a movement of the sliding bar. A wedge... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077053 | Apparatus for preparing coffee The apparatus for preparing coffee comprises a holder arranged for receiving a pouch made of filter material and filled with a product to be extracted. The holder comprises at least one overflow opening and one access opening for placing the pouch in the holder. The... | 07/18/2006 |
| D516865 | Container | 03/14/2006 |
| D516381 | Cup | 03/07/2006 |
| D516364 | Pitcher | 03/07/2006 |
| D512595 | Water dispenser and bottle | 12/13/2005 |
| 6928668 | Device with toilet care action A device with a toilet care action, provided with a reservoir having at least one compartment for an active liquid, a liquid collecting element which, during use, is in a constant communication with the contents of the at least one compartment, and provided with fas... | 08/16/2005 |
| D505822 | Beverage dispenser | 06/07/2005 |
| 6799504 | Apparatus for preparing a coffee extract with a fine-bubble froth layer using a liquid flow decelerating barrier The invention relates to an apparatus for preparing a coffee extract with a fine-bubble froth layer, provided with at least one inlet (2) to which coffee extract is supplied, at least one outlet (4.1; 4.2) for dispensing the coffee extract with the fin... | 10/05/2004 |
| D490265 | Beverage dispenser | 05/25/2004 |
| 6682047 | Ceramic valve The electrically operable ceramic valve of a beverage machine comprises at least one inlet (2), at least one outlet (4), and at least one liquid flow channel (8) extending between the inlet and the outlet, for controlling a liquid flow from the inlet to t... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6514467 | Air-freshener An air-freshener for a vehicle, in particular a motorcar, provided with a housing into which a container for a volatile liquid or a liquid containing one or more volatile components can be inserted, in the opening of which container a wick extending into ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6434758 | Cleansing and freshening unit intended for suspension from a rim of a toilet bowl A cleansing and freshening unit having a twofold purpose of spreading a fresh odor in a toilet room and introducing active substances into flushing water with each flush, the unit comprises a holder with unfoldable flexible suspension means for suspending... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6357630 | Assembly comprising a flexible container having a dosing device and dosing device of such assembly Assembly comprising a flexible container having an inner space in which liquid can be stored and a dosing device connected to the container. The dosing device comprises a filling chamber and at least one feed line system extending into the filling chamber... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6253667 | Assembly for preparing hot and frothed milk An emulsifying assembly comprising a milk supply duct and a mixing device for mixing at least steam and milk for preparing hot milk for cappuccino and similar beverages. The mixing device comprises at least one steam inlet, at least one milk inlet and an ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6253967 | Assembly comprising a flexible container having a dosing device and dosing device of such assembly The assembly comprises a flexible container in which liquid can be stored and a dosing device connected to the container for dispensing liquid from the container in a dosed manner. The dosing device comprises a filling chamber and means for filling the fi... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6230334 | Cleansing and freshening unit intended for suspension from a rim of a toilet bowl A cleansing and freshening unit having a twofold purpose of spreading a fresh odour in a toilet room and introducing active substances into flushing water with each flush, the unit comprises a holder with unfoldable flexible suspension means for suspendin... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6186051 | System and apparatus for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption A system for preparing a consumable beverage, wherein a liquid and a granular material are brought together to produce the beverage. The system includes at least one vacuum pack enclosing a beverage making granular material therein. The free end of the pa... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6183800 | Method for preparing frothed milk or cafe creme According to the method for preparing frothed milk or cafe creme, milk concentrate or coffee concentrate is mixed with water, using a venturi chamber. The venturi chamber comprises a water inlet, a concentrate inlet and an outlet. Further, a whirl chamber... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6119582 | Apparatus for preparing coffee having a small-bubbled foam layer The apparatus for preparing coffee extract having a small-bubbled foam layer comprises at least one inlet for coffee extract and one outflow opening for discharging coffee extract having a small-bubbled foam layer. The inlet is provided with at least one ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116470 | Assembly comprising a holder and a pack filled with a powdered material The assembly comprises a holder and a pack filled with a granular material such as ground coffee, which is received in the holder. It comprises a first valve for closing and clearing a first dispensing opening in the pack, and the holder comprises a secon... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6026993 | Pump and pump outlet nozzle A pump comprises an inlet for pumping a liquid and an outlet nozzle for dispensing the pumped liquid. The outlet nozzle comprises an outflow opening which includes an outlet valve formed by a valve wall made of a flexible material. In a rest position, the... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6021705 | Assembly for use in a coffee machine for preparing coffee The assembly for use in a coffee machine comprises a container having a bowl-shaped inner space bounded by a bottom having at least one outlet opening and at least one vertical sidewall. The assembly further comprises a pill-shaped pouch manufactured from... | 02/08/2000 |
