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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120125204 | Coffee Machine with Integrated Water Purification System The present invention is directed to a coffee machine comprising a system, inside or outside the coffee machine, for the purification of water based on a membrane, directly fed by the pump of the coffee machine. The invention is also directed to a kit for coffee machine... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125203 | Water purification and enhancement systems Water purification system comprising filtration media sized with respect to each other to allow a first contaminant in the water to saturate the first medium with a delay prior to saturation of the second medium with a second contaminant.... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120048121 | BREWING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMATIC HOT-DRINK MACHINE A brewer for a vending machine has a brewing chamber, a capsule holder rotatably mounted in the brewing chamber and holding a capsule of the brewed beverage. The capsule holder is a sleeve open at both ends, and first and second closures have respective tools for penetr... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120045559 | Hot Beverage Maker with Dispenser A hot beverage maker has a stand, fresh water reservoir, a removable tank, and a spring-biased actuator means for dispensing brewed beverages. The tank includes a reservoir portion and the reservoir portion is adapted to hold a brewed liquid so that the tank comprises a... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120031278 | LIQUID OVERFLOW PLATFORM AND CONTAINER FOR SMALL APPLIANCES The liquid-overflow platform and container device includes a generally horizontal platform for catching overflow liquid from a small appliance, such as a coffee maker, and a container attached beneath the platform that receives the liquid flowing through apertures in th... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120017766 | WATER CONTAINER CAP WITH FILTER FOR HOLDING ADDITIVES TO WATER A supplement dispensing closure couplable to an outlet of a container, such as a water container. When the closure is coupled to the container, liquid exiting the container through the outlet flows through a supplement retention area that retains a dissolvable supplemen... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110297004 | ULTRASONIC BREW TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Ultrasonic Brew Technology Systems is a coffee brewing system with a brew ring having the capability of emitting ultrasonic waves for use in agitation of coffee grounds during a coffee brewing episode. Ultrasonic Brew Technology Systems utilizes low voltage direct curre... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110200719 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER The present invention relates to a beverage dispenser that comprises a hot water tank; a brew basket; a sprayhead for spraying hot water from said water tank to said brew basket in order to brew said brewable substance; a container for storing said freshly brewed liquid... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110162532 | INTEGRATED BEVERAGE INFUSER LID An integrated beverage infuser and lid are adapted for use with an insulated drinking vessel for brewing a consumable product, such as tea, in an insulated travel mug, tumbler, or the like. The lid includes a main body adapted for movable receipt on a drinking vessel th... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110139012 | Device for frothing milk, comprising means for preventing blockage of an air restriction by milk residue A device for performing a process of treating a liquid such as milk during which air is supplied to the liquid comprises a detachably arranged liquid treating unit and a basic part (3) which is suitable for receiving and accommodating the liquid treating unit. Th... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110129581 | MODULAR INFUSER WITH CONTINUOUS FILTER BELT A modular infuser includes a back plate assembly containing drive mechanisms and supporting a belt assembly, and infusing and mixing chambers. The belt assembly includes rollers rotating a continuous filter belt in either direction, an annular seal, and a funnel directi... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110123678 | DEVICE AND DISPOSABLE CAPSULE FOR PRODUCING LIQUID PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR BEVERAGES Device for producing liquid products, in particular drinks, includes an infusion module used to extract or dissolve a powder or granulate, which are contained in a disposable capsule, in a pressurized liquid. The disposable capsule has a dimensionally stable housing whi... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110088560 | Machine for Brewing a Beverage Such as Coffee and Related Method A machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston disposed in the chamber. The piston is operable to move to a first position to allow the chamber to receive a liquid and a flavor base such as ground coffee, to remain in the first position ... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110091610 | BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste ... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110091609 | BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste ... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110086137 | BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste ... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110041698 | USED CAPSULE COLLECTOR FOR BEVERAGE DEVICES A device for preparing a beverage from a capsule containing an ingredient of the beverage, includes a housing with a cavity to which used capsules are evacuated; and a collection receptacle in the cavity of the housing. The receptacle has an opening for receiving the ev... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110017073 | DRINK PREPARING MACHINE INCLUDING A BUILT-IN CONTAINER FOR CLEANING USING STEAM NOZZLE Beverage preparation machine comprising a body 2 having a facade, a beverage preparation area (10) delimited on one side by the facade 3, in its upper part by beverage outlets, and in its lower part by a cup rest 8, and a movable steam nozzle... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110014339 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COOLED COFFEE A device (1, 10) and method for the production of cooled coffee are provided. The device has a brewing unit (4) for the production of coffee, a cooling assembly (11) and a coffee cooler (14) formed as a heat exchanger. The coffee cooler (1... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110005398 | Method and System to Produce Gourmet Coffee Various embodiments are directed to a beverage maker. The beverage maker may include a brew system, an indicator to indicate at least one of a cleaning and a maintenance need of the beverage maker, and a control circuit. The brew system may include a reservoir to receiv... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110003046 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION An apparatus for preparing a beverage liquid from beverage forming ingredients contained in a receptacle by passing water through the ingredients by centrifuging the receptacle. The apparatus includes a centrifugal driver for driving the receptacle around its central ax... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100288131 | Mineral Composite Beverage Brewing Cup and Cartridge A beverage filter cartridge having a cup, a filter, a lid and at least one beverage ingredient is provided where the cup and lid are sealed together to form an interior chamber which is separated into a first and second compartments by the filter, which is preferably ba... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100258009 | Ground Coffee Extraction Apparatus A ground coffee extraction apparatus has a base to which a filter cup loaded with ground coffee is assembled from below. A delivery system pumps cool water from a cool water tank into the extraction apparatus. The cool water exerts a downward force greater than a resili... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100212508 | DISPENSING DEVICE AND COFFEE MACHINE FOR MILK AND MILK FOAM A dispensing device for milk and/or milk foam is provided that includes a mixing device for mixing steam, milk and/or air. A mixing device may include a chamber, a first line for the supply of milk into the chamber, a second line for a supply of steam into the chamber, ... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100203209 | BEVERAGE BREWING PROCESS AND SYSTEM The present invention provides a unique process and system for brewing beverages for retail or commercial use where the key brewing parameters are independently controlled to produce multi-cup batches of brewed beverage of optimum taste. This invention is applicable to ... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100162898 | BREWING UNIT OF A DEVICE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES The invention relates to a brewing unit of a device for preparing beverages, comprising a first receiving device which is a coffee brewing chamber (9) having an outlet, suitable for receiving loose coffee powder or a coffee or cocoa portion unit (10) and s... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100154647 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules ... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100159097 | BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING DISTANCE BETWEEN BEVERAGE RECIPIENT AND OUTLET A beverage machine having a height-adjustment device that includes a movable support plate for adjusting the position of the recipient relative to at least one beverage outlet. The support plate is movable relative to the at least one beverage outlet. The machine also i... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100154646 | Coffee station A coffee station includes a base with a vertical back plate for mounting flat against a vertical surface, and a horizontal bottom plate for supporting a coffee brewing machine at a convenient height. A series of reinforcing and stiffening ribs are run like stringers ver... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100140398 | MODULAR GALLEY UNIT INCLUDING BEVERAGE MAKER A galley unit comprising a plurality of mid-level modules and a plurality of high-level modules that are assembled together to form a modular galley unit, wherein at least one of the mid-level modules is a beverage maker unit. A combination comprising an aircraft and a ... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100128556 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A BEVERAGE FROM LIQUID CONCENTRATE An apparatus includes a tank for holding the diluent and a dispensing assembly. A pump is disposed in fluid communication with the tank and the dispensing assembly for supplying pressurized diluent to the dispensing assembly. An enclosure is provided having a sealable c... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100119657 | SELF-HEATING CONTAINER FOR PREPARING A FRESH HOT DRINK A self-heating container (1, 2) to prepare a fresh hot beverage containing a compartment containing a heat-delivering substance (8) to heat the liquid in the device, an airtight compartment (11) containing a measured amount of liquid to be heated, a... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100077927 | BREWING APPARATUS WITH A DRAINAGE VALVE The invention relates to a brewing apparatus, in particular for coffee, comprising a drainage valve, which is located on the one hand in a brewing liquid path between a brewing liquid container and a brewing unit of the brewing apparatus and on the other hand, in a drai... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100080877 | BREWING DEVICE FOR COFFEE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COFFEE BEVERAGE WITH A BREWING DEVICE The brewing device for beverages includes a brewing unit for the brewing of a beverage, a crema valve and an outlet, wherein the brewing unit, the crema valve and the outlet are connected with one another in such a manner that in the brewing unit brewed beverage can be ... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100075007 | Method and Apparatus for the Production of Milk Foam or Milk-Based Drinks During a method for the production of milk foam or milk-based drinks, milk is sucked with a pump (1) out of a container (3, 3′) and conveyed to an outlet (11′), wherein air and/or a gas is added to the milk. The milk/air mixture is processed in ... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100065587 | AUGER-DRIVEN POWDER DISPENSER An apparatus for dispensing granulated powder, such as a fine sugar or sweetener, which uses an auger driven by a gear motor. The gear motor is controlled by a control unit on the front of the dispenser, allowing a user to select the quantity of powder to be dispensed. ... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100058932 | HOLDER FOR A SERVICE FUNCTION OBJECT A hot drinks machine is provided that is configured to perform a cleaning program and a descaling program, both of which require the use of a service function object. The hot drinks machine is formed with a holder for the service function object.... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100037780 | LID, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DISPOSABLE CUP Disclosed is a lid (100), in particular for a disposable cup. The lid comprises an infusion chamber (110) having at least one water-permeable wall (111) and comprising an infusible substance; a flange (120) for attaching the lid to the rim (<... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100037781 | ATTACHMENT FOR A CUP Disclosed is an attachment (100) for a cup (200) having a body (210), a base (220) and a mouth (230) delimited by a rim (240). The attachment comprises a chamber (110) for holding an infusion bag (300) and comprisi... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100030602 | COFFEE DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD A coffee dispensing device is provided with a transport device that couples various components for the processing of unroasted coffee beans together. For example a roaster may be coupled to a grinding and brewing device to enable the transfer of roasted coffee beans bet... | 02/04/2010 |
