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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8069774 | Water purifier and cooler, bottle and cap cleaner, and water filler and nutrient mixer An automated apparatus that sterilizes and refills beverage containers with filtered water and any number of additives or ingredients such as nutrients, health supplements, caffeine, flavorings, vitamins, sweeteners, coloring agents, medicines, etc. The apparatus al... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7992487 | One-step canning kettle and associated method The invention as presently conceived discloses a cooking kettle apparatus having special features to make food canning a single step process. The apparatus comprises a large diameter pour spout on the upper portion of the kettle that allows even the thickest food to... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992486 | Calibrated handheld espresso tamper An espresso tamper including a force calibration means is shown. The tamper is optimally handheld. Upon force of a desired magnitude being applied by a user, at least one discrete signal, such as an audible, visual, tactile or electrical signal is emitted. The tampe... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7918156 | Cold beverage dispenser The invention presents a cold beverage dispenser which uses a heat exchanger to cool incoming water with a very cold closed loop of chilled coolant. Under control of a control system, the cooled water from the heat exchanger is mixed with uncooled in put water to re... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7779749 | Device for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption with a fine-bubble foam layer The invention relates to a device (1) for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption and having a fine-bubble foam layer. The device is provided with a beverage unit (2) for delivering the beverage under pressure and at least one nozzle (4 | 08/24/2010 |
| 7757600 | Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a mixing chamber for mixing hot water, a beverage concentrate and cold water, as well as one or more additives. The hot water and cold water are supplied at a predetermined flow rate at a predetermined proportion, regardless ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7661352 | Method and system for in-cup dispensing, mixing and foaming hot and cold beverages from liquid concentrates Liquid food dispensing device (1) for dispensing hot or cold beverages or other liquid foods without using any mixing or whipping chambers comprising at least one liquid component source (30, 31) and a diluent source (18), a delivery device and ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7654190 | Dispensing device for drinks Many kinds of dispensing devices for drinks or similar fluid foodstuffs, especially for coffee and/or milk are already known. Said devices comprise supply means for supplying at least two different hot drinks, filling outlets for dispensing hot drinks into at least ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7654191 | Beverage dispenser A beverage dispenser and method of operation, in which incoming water for beverage preparation is heated by a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The heated water may be mixed with cold water using controlled valves, to generate a selected temperature stream. This cont... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7610848 | Dispensing machine with eductor The present invention is directed to a dispensing machine and method for making a beverage. The dispensing machine of this invention has a delivery means which can deliver beverage precursor and beverage enhancing component with a single pump and an eductor. The met... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7587972 | Drink making machine A drink making machine (10) includes an ice shaving and dispensing unit (11) which provides a predetermined amount of ice, by weight, through a chute (21) to the pitcher (17) of a blending unit (12). A nozzle (30) is carried... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7555979 | Apparatus for producing a beverage An apparatus is provided for producing a beverage from concentrate. A mixing chamber is included. A water tank and a concentrate container provide water and concentrate. A water conduit is horizontally oriented and is connected to the water tank to supply water from... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7503252 | Automatic ice cream scooper An automatic ice cream scooper. A cylinder of ice cream is placed vertically within a refrigerated container on a slicer having a disc shape. The slicer includes an angled slicing blade for removing ice cream. The slicer is rotated by a motor to remove the ice cream... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7380494 | Dispensing machine The present invention is directed to a dispensing machine and method for making a beverage. The dispensing machine of this invention has a delivery means which can deliver beverage precursor and beverage enhancing component with a single pump. The method results in ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367260 | In-wall coffee maker system and method of installation A coffee maker includes a housing, the housing of the coffee maker shaped and configured to fit within a wall cavity inside a wall and attach to one or more wall structures, the housing including an integral mounting structure having engagement structures to engage ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357070 | Domestic appliances This invention provides a domestic appliance (1) such as a kettle, coffee maker, and toaster or similar that includes a fluid chamber (3). The fluid chamber (3) is provided with a light to diffuse through the fluid and is visible through a trans... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7328648 | Apparatus for improving the taste of beverages The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus of treating wine to improve the wine's taste. This is accomplished by treating the wine with a magnetic field formed by one or more magnets, preferably at least two magnets. These magnets are positioned wit... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325491 | Manual press A manual press for coffee, made from a plate rigid with a stem axially slidable within a first sleeve, members enabling the stem to removably engage a first sleeve, a second sleeve acting on the removable engagement members, a shell internally housing the first slee... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325408 | Method of controlling a refrigerator A method of controlling a refrigerator having a shaved ice discharger to discharge shaved ice produced within the refrigerator to the outside. The refrigerator includes a shaved-ice maker equipped within a freezing compartment to produce shaved ice, a shaved ice dis... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325479 | Cartridge-operated coffee-machine The invention concerns a cartridge-operated coffee-machine, comprising means for supplying hot water to an infusion head adapted to receive at least two different cartridges (2, 2′) including each at least one planar seat surface, means for communicating sa... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322275 | Coffee machine A coffee machine, particularly an espresso machine, comprising a brewing device (6) for producing and dispensing coffee via a coffee dispensing nozzle (11), as well as a hot water boiler (2) having a fresh water supply line (1) and a hot ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7300580 | Beverage pourer with magnetic enhancement A pourer for improving organoleptic properties for various beverages includes a base and a tubular member extending longitudinally through the base. A spout extends outwardly from the tubular member and at least two magnets disposed longitudinally along the tubular ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299742 | Apparatus for preparing hot beverages with a boiler and an assembly for inhibiting scale An apparatus for preparing hot beverages includes a boiler and a device for inhibiting scale. That device comprises at least one ultrasound transmitter located at the boiler, inside the boiler or in the region of the boiler. The ultrasound transmitter is operatively... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296508 | Simple inexpensive home carbonation device A home carbonation device uses a tube to form a gas-tight seal between two separate existing soda-pop bottles. A threaded cap holds flanges on the tube tight against the opening of each bottle. The liquid to be carbonated is contained in one bottle, while the chemic... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7285300 | Roasting system An apparatus and method of roasting foodstuff such as coffee beans employ a roasting chamber for roasting the beans. An air circulation system operatively coupled with the chamber flows heated air over the beans and thereby roasts the beans, and an air cleaning arra... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278275 | Mechanism for dispensing shaved ice from a refrigeration appliance A mechanism for dispensing ice in each of three selected forms, namely, cubed, crushed and shaved. This mechanism includes a reservoir arranged to hold a supply of ice cubes, a dispensing zone, a delivery mechanism arranged for dispensing ice cubes from said reservo... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273005 | Coffee grinder assembly for a coffee machine A coffee grinder assembly for a coffee machine comprises two coaxially arranged grinding wheels. One of the grinding wheels is driven by an electric motor, and the other one is stationary. For receiving the grinding wheels, two grinding wheel support members are pro... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270726 | Method for the production of green liquor The method is for production of green liquor in association with a causticizing process during recovery of chemicals in manufacture of sulphate pulp. A smelt (14) of chemicals principally consisting of Na2S and Na2CO3 from a soda boiler ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268698 | Beverage communication system A beverage system including a communication means (300) for communicating between a beverage dispensing module (32) and a base station (304). Each beverage-dispersing module (32) includes a controller (76), which is centralized for... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258062 | System and method for producing foamed and steamed milk for hot beverages A foamed milk system for creating foamed milk from a source of milk, a source of air, and a source of steam. The system may include a milk inlet system for pressurizing the milk, an air inlet system for pressurizing the air, a mixing area to mix the pressurized milk... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7228793 | Carbonation system for enhancing the flavor of fruits and vegetables A carbonation system is disclosed that effectively controls the treatment of fruits and vegetables with CO2 gas, providing enhanced flavor to fruits and vegetables. One embodiment of the invention uses a microprocessor to preferably monitor and control th... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226631 | Method and apparatus for consumable powder reconstitution and frothing A method and apparatus for reconstituting consumable powder(s) with a liquid to provide a food liquid such as milk, cappuccino-type beverage, or soup with or without froth. The powder is introduced into a container and pre-wetted by an intersecting liquid spray. Fur... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7207506 | Blending station apparatus and method A blending station apparatus and method includes a foodstuffs storage location where a plurality of individual foodstuffs storage containers are held, a control panel for inputting information into the blending station so that the beverage size and one or more of th... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7186430 | UHT pasteurizer with regeneration A pasteurization arrangement employs regeneration to bring raw milk or other liquid food product up to a few degrees below a UHT pasteurizing temperature. The product is first heated up by regeneration to about 175° F., and held at this temperature for about sixty ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182970 | Beverage brewing system and method for brewing a beverage The invention is directed to a beverage brewing system and method for brewing a beverage. The brewing system is equipped to heat beverage extracts prior to mixing the beverage extract with solvent. The method results in a beverage, such as a tea-based beverage, that... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182972 | Water-soluble bean-based extracts This invention relates to a water-soluble bean-based extract including one or more isoflavone glycosides. Also INCLUDED is a method of preparing such a water-soluble bean-based extract. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175049 | Dispensing cap A combination container and container cap (10) includes a container cap (11) having a deformable cover (14) on which a plurality of levers (15) are operatively connected. The levers (15) move from a first position to a second posit... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162949 | Hot water dispensing attachment Disclosed is a method, system, apparatus and kit for dispensing hot water. The apparatus includes a body which may be positioned or etched to a portion of a housing of a brewer or other beverage making system. The body may be mounted in various orientations relative... | 01/16/2007 |
