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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8029837 | Chewable pouch for flavored product delivery Provided is a disintegrable or non-disintegrable oral flavor delivery product. The product includes a disintegrable or non-disintegrable chewable pouch with a plurality of perforations. The pouch encloses a non-tobacco flavor product that can be in a gel, semi-liqui... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7993692 | Package assembly for on-demand marination and method for providing the same A package assembly including a first package a second package is provided. The first package can contain two or more compartments. A first compartment can substantially contain the second package and a second compartment can substantially contain a food product, suc... | 08/09/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7678398 | Insert for pressurized containers for liquids, especially beverage containers An insert for insertion into a pressurized container for liquids has a component chamber for receiving an active substance and a pressure chamber for introducing the active substance into the liquid when opening the container for liquids. The pressure chamber has at... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7569240 | Beverage preservation and distribution can, also usable for the extemporaneous preparation of beverages by extraction and/or infusion The beverage can presents immediately below the lid a first chamber not initially containing beverages ready for use, but intended to receive the final beverage, the first chamber being separated by a sealed baffle from a second chamber which already contains, a dri... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7381453 | Packaging film The present invention relates to packaging film for use in packaging of food products which may be heated whilst still packaged. In particular, the invention relates to packaging which may be hermetically sealed and, during heating, is able to allow a build up of pr... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7341754 | Combination condiment beverage dispenser A dispenser for condiments mountable on a container for a beverage wherein the container is any of a bottle and cups of several standard sizes. The dispenser comprises a circular base with a small inner cone having its largest rim integrally joined to the edge of a ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340995 | Fruit ripening display Apparatuses and methods for ripening and displaying fruit are provided. Methods of making those apparatuses are also disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatuses and methods employ multiple platforms and other features for ripening fruit that increase fruit ripening sp... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337921 | Twist-open closure having inclined frangible membrane A closure for a container having an opening includes a base cap and an overcap that form a sealed chamber adjacent the opening that is isolated from the contents of the container. The base cap includes an outer skirt having container-engaging structure, a cylindrica... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335387 | Methods, capsule and apparatuses for the production of foamed drinks The invention provides a method for the preparation of a foamed drink comprising the steps of: providing a capsule containing a foamable ingredient; providing a receptacle positioned to collect fluid escaping from the capsule; injecting liquid into the capsule to mi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322277 | Cartridge and method for the preparation of beverages A cartridge containing one or more liquid beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, a compartment containing the one ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320274 | Delivery head for espresso coffee machines A delivery head for espresso coffee machines comprises a top supporting element pivoted to a bottom supporting element in turn made rigid with the machine body, said bottom supporting element comprising an infusion recess provided for receiving a coffee holding caps... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7279187 | Mineral fortification systems A mineral-fortification system that has a bottle cap, a pouch and a pouch opener. A powder is contained within the pouch, and the powder contains at least one mineral and a redox modulating compound. When the cap is secured onto the opening of a bottle containing a ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279188 | Capsule with foam conditioning feature A device for preparing a whipped food, including a container portion that contains a food component and that is configured for receiving a fluid for mixing with the food component to produce a fluid mixture. A film conditioning conduit is associated with the contain... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264120 | Container lid information dial kit A container lid includes a recess that rotatably houses a dial. The dial may be manufactured from the material of the package in which the lid is sold, or the package in which an item being stored in the container is sold. The dial includes a handle that is pivotabl... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7214403 | Ham product and method for production thereof A ham product and method for production thereof described herein separate bone-in hams into smaller pieces. Accordingly, pieces of bone-in ham, even those spirally-sliced, will be available to consumers in smaller portions. Unlike conventional methods, however, the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214397 | Plug for sucking a beverage A plug for sucking a beverage from a bottle or the like includes a housing and supporting means for housing and supporting a dissolvable food praline, the beverage being delivered through the plug through a window formed between the outer contour of the praline and ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7185762 | Product display bag A flexible package for displaying, accessing and transporting dry goods which includes an upper member, a lower member and four side members inter-engaged along adjacent edges forming an inner area. An opening is formed in one of the forming members allowing access ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7153530 | Closed cartridge for preparing a beverage for extraction under pressure The present invention relates to a closed cartridge (10), for extraction under pressure, comprising a dish (12) with a bottom (13 ) with a central part and a peripheral part and a side wall having substantially the shape of a frustum of a cone a... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153532 | Sensing gaseous substances using metal complexes A metal co-ordinated complex in a medium, e.g. a palladium-fluorophore, may be used to detect food spoilage products by the release of a detectable component by preferential binding of the metal to, for example, sulphur compounds or amines. It can be easy to detect ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7141255 | Food formulations Food formulations suitable for preparation by young children, requiring only the addition of water, that produce simulated foods that exhibit substantially appropriate textures and flavors. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128934 | Drink-extracting bag equipped with holding element A support-equipped extracting bag for a drink, for example coffee, comprises an extracting bag member 2 containing therein a drink material to be extracted and having a front face section 2a and back face secti... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7102111 | Multi-purpose food-serving apparatus A folds-as-you-eat multi-purpose food-serving apparatus (‘MPFSA’) that is supportable from one end by one hand during eating, and has optional exhibiting means for providing multi-minute close-proximity exposures promoting observer-discernible content and/or use... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097069 | Vendable prize delivery mechanism for local dispensing of promotional items A vendable prize delivery mechanism contains a premium that is to be delivered via a vending machine. The vendable prize delivery mechanism has a currency slot to allow for the insertion of differing local currencies in the amount that the local vending machines req... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093832 | Conversation generator A plate or other utilitarian object for generating conversations is provided comprising a substantially flat central portion for holding on object and a raised side surface positioned coaxially with the substantially flat central portion. A circular perforation is f... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090880 | Beverage container The invention provides a container of substantially form-retaining material, for instance aluminum, steel or other metal, or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or other plastic, for a liquid, which must be provided prior to consumption with a foaming head, such as cho... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7063238 | Cartridge ejector for a beverage dispensing machine A cartridge ejector mechanism for a beverage dispensing machine comprises a cartridge holder sized to receive a beverage cartridge. The cartridge holder is coupled to the beverage dispensing machine and the cartridge holder is movable between a cartridge loading pos... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055683 | Multiple compartment pouch and beverage container with smooth curve frangible seal A polymeric film, multiple-compartment, pouch having an internal frangible seal for confining a fluid and related beverage container with a re-closable fitment for storing and delivering two different flavored liquids or the like. The frangible seal of the clear pla... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041326 | Food package A food package is provided that includes a compartment in which food items are carried and a holder portion which allows a user to place the food item therein with the food item held in a stationary position. The food holder can serve as a staging area for combining... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7022359 | Packaging assembly for food products to be cooked or heated in microwave ovens It comprises an inner wrapper which contains the food product, an outer package of plastic material which encloses said inner wrapper, a layer of a heat-concentrating material, arranged adjacent the inner wrapper, and a substrate attached to an outer face of said ou... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018428 | Process for the preparation of a dyeing composition for the dyeing of keratinous fibers from pressurized steam Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of a dyeing composition intended for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising percolating pressurized steam through a suitable pulverulent compound, as well as a device for packaging such a compound and a dyeing process u... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007829 | Hollow handle push-up piston for a food container A dessert container has a tube with a piston. The piston includes a food contact member slidably mounted in the tube. The piston also has a hollow rod extending from and suitable for use with the food contact member. With the piston thus mounted in the tube, wherein... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004377 | Food serving apparatus A food serving apparatus having a flat food-supporting member consisting of a material sized to prevent served food from contacting unsanitary surfaces, and having sufficient rigidity, to support one or more food items. The food-supporting member has at least one fo... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005152 | Receptacle cap having aromatic properties A device and method for adding the perception of flavoring to a product that is consumed from a receptacle. The device is a cover for a receptacle, wherein a person can drink from a receptacle through the structure of the cover. At least a portion of the receptacle ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6977091 | Froth showering The invention relates to a method to improve the appearance and texture of froth on a liquid food product. The liquid food product is prepared in a receptacle with a froth layer above a liquid layer. Droplets of a liquid are sprayed on the froth layer to increase th... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966251 | Automatic device for the extraction of a substance The present invention relates to a device for the extraction of a substance for preparing a beverage from a capsule, comprising a chassis (11) with a horizontal flat part (22) and a vertical part (14) at the rear of the chassis; a drawer (5 | 11/22/2005 |
| 6966252 | Hydrophilic substance dispensing device A device for dispensing into a liquid at least one hydrophilic substance deposited thereon including a body having at least one surface area enhancer and at least one hydrophilic substance deposited on the at least one surface area enhancer, to form a coated surface... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6953459 | Ice dispenser for cold therapy This invention relates to the field of medical instruments and particularly to an apparatus used to apply cryotherapy to an injury. The apparatus is comprised of a vessel, a driver, and a directional controller. The vessel is configured such that when it is filled w... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951275 | Complex packaging device Packaging device allowing two or more products that are mixed at the time of use thereof to be expended in a single package, including a package differentiated in two or more enclosures, one of them provided with an openable stopper, separated by a movable stopperin... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6918231 | Resiliently compressible force absorption system conformable to fruit A fruit protection and transportation system providing various apparatus and methods to absorb impact and compression forces to reduce damage to fruit (3). Particular embodiments of the invention comprise a fruit protector blank (1) of resiliently comp... | 07/19/2005 |
