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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151693 | Apparatus for preparing beverages from soluble preparations with improved aroma-preserving device Apparatus for preparing a beverage using a soluble preparation, comprising a container for a soluble preparation, a mixer provided with a mixing chamber, said chamber having a filling inlet for the soluble preparation, at least one opening for supplying a liquid for... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151692 | Apparatus for preparing beverages from soluble preparations with aroma-preserving device Apparatus for preparing a beverage using a soluble preparation, comprising a container for the soluble preparation, a mixer provided with a mixing chamber, said chamber having a filling inlet for the soluble preparation, at least one opening for supplying a liquid f... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8065953 | Preparing device with a suction duct for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid Preparing device for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid, the device comprising: at least one mixing chamber for mixing a quantity of the powdery substance and a quantity of the hot liquid; an inlet into the mixing chamber for the quantity... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7992488 | Process for generating milk froth from milk powder and milk froth generating device and coffee machine suitable for performing this process Milk froth generating device for generating milk froth from milk powder (7) and hot water comprises a hot water supply and a water heater. For simply obtaining milk froth of high quality, the milk froth generating device comprises a substantially rotation-sym... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7980168 | Hot beverage maker with filter deforming member A process for making a hot beverage, such as coffee or tea, includes placing ground coffee or tea into a filter, inserting the filter into a filter basket to support the filter with respect to a reservoir that is to receive a brewed beverage; introducing water into ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7942093 | Automatic brewed beverage dispenser comprising an infused product ejecting device The invention relates to an automatic dispenser for infused beverages made from powdered coffee or from pre-packaged capsules comprising, inside a housing: an infusion group (1) containing an infusion chamber (2) having a bottom and an opening (3 | 05/17/2011 |
| 7806042 | Apparatus and method for the preparation of hot beverages by brewing a water-extractable particulate substance An apparatus for the preparation of hot beverages by brewing a water-extractable particulate substance includes a delivery pump (5), water heater (6), brewing area (36) and beverage outlet (7). The apparatus comprises a delivery member in... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7669517 | Appliance and method for preparing a froth from a food liquid Appliance for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer driv... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7484454 | Outflow distributor for espresso coffee maker Based on an outflow distributor for espresso coffee makers comprising one common coffee inlet (2) and at least two partial outflow openings (19, 20) connected to it in a flow conducting manner, and flow dampening means disposed upstream of the partial ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481152 | Brewing unit for a coffee machine A brewing unit 1 for a coffee machine comprises a brewing cylinder 2 and a piston 5, 13, wherein the brewing cylinder 2 and the piston 5, 13 are movable relative to one another in the axial direction. An activatable seal 12, 18 | 01/27/2009 |
| 7389720 | Coffee infusion press for stackable cups A press assembly is adapted to be used with a disposable stackable cup. According to the preferred embodiment, the press includes a filter. A resilient radially compressible support forms a seal is formed between the filter and the interior of the cup. A detachable ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7377207 | Device for preparing a beverage The invention relates to a device for preparing a beverage, comprising:—a water reservoir (1);—a chamber (5) that is connected to said reservoir for delivering water;—means (17) for filling said chamber with water;—means (16) for ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7353752 | Device for producing a drink by infusion A device for producing beverages by infusion of a ground product, includes an infusion chamber capable of receiving the ground product and a hot water circuit passing through the infusion chamber. Characteristically, the device includes at least one additional infus... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353751 | Coffeemaker A coffeemaker that heats up water in water tanks and supplies the heated water into a coffee funnel that has ground coffee and further collects liquid coffee dripping from the coffee funnel; the coffeemaker including an iced coffee tank, which collects the liquid co... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337705 | Press and sip device A press and sip device including a straw and sieve coupled together to permit pressing solid particles to infuse flavor into a freshly brewed beverage consumable from the container in which it was prepared. The straw and sieve unit can be used in containers of vario... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337714 | Apparatus for pressing coffee powder within the filter holder An apparatus for pressing coffee has a base and housing supporting a filtercup and a pressing cylinder. The pressing cylinder has a forked end engaging a cylindrical body and attached to a rocker arm. A counterweight is attached to an end of the rocker arm. The cyli... | 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 |
| 7328649 | Automatic distributor for infused or brewed beverages An automatic unit for preparing infused or brewed beverages from a powdered or ground product, including: an infusion group that includes an infusion chamber, a pressing piston and an actuating mechanism that produce a relative sliding movement between the pressing ... | 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 |
| 7322276 | Coffee dispenser group, in particular for espresso coffee, for a drinks machine A coffee dispenser group, in particular for espresso coffee, for a drinks machine comprises two shoulders (62) connected together by two sealing blocks (63) arranged at the bottom and an upper brewing cylinder (64) arranged on top. Said shoulder... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322281 | Overheat prevention device for household bean milk and bean curd makers Overheat prevention device for household bean milk and bean curd makers is disclosed. Such makers include a housing having a cavity to contain water therein, a main body, and a drive motor to rotate a cutting blade on an end of a drive shaft. A heater may be provide... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7270050 | Beverage making apparatus A brewing apparatus for infusing compacted ground coffee in a grounds cup at a brewing station with heated water under pressure. At a brewing station, a piston head with an active seal that is spaced from the grounds cup wall during motion, extends into the grounds ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7240611 | Coffee brewer An improved coffee brewer and brewing method are provided for producing brewed coffee with improved flavor. The coffee brewer includes a brew basket having jet ports connected to a source of heated water and positioned to deliver hot water streams into the brew bask... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240610 | Method and apparatus for infusing a liquid with a flavoring or a scent A method and apparatus for infusing a liquid with a flavoring or a scent. The method and apparatus may be used to produce soups and beverages, including tea-based beverages which use various flavoring agents, and also scented products. Further, the method and appara... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231142 | Hot and cold beverage maker A hot and cold beverage maker has a housing having a base and an upper body. A water reservoir, brew basket and water heater are located in the housing. There is a water passage from the reservoir thorough the water heater to the brew basket for delivering heated wa... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228066 | Variable flow spray system An improved method and apparatus for brewing a brewing substance. The apparatus including a liquid conduit (18) for supplying a brewing liquid, a liquid permeable container (28) for retaining the brewing substance and allowing the brewed liquid to pass... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213507 | Infusion beverage brewing system An infusion beverage brewing system includes a container and an infuser. The infuser is positioned in a liquid, such as hot water, and has an infusing chamber for containing infusible materials, such as tea leaves. A plunger includes a piston with a peripheral seal ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7197367 | Household appliance comprising a control element and a display element The present invention relates to a household appliance including at least one control element and at least one display element, the control element(s) being able to be used to select programs of which, in each case, at least one program parameter is settable via the... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7194951 | Beverage press mug with storage container A mug (10), specifically a vessel (20) incorporating a plunger assembly (30), that includes a number of fingers (42), is improved by positioning the fingers downwardly to contact the side wall of the vessel. The improvement also includes ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7140510 | Reduced profile lid for beverage preparation Apparatus and methods for the individual controlled preparation of a beverage from one or more beverage bags within a variety of containers and the quick and sanitary storage of the bag or bags once the beverage preparation has been completed. Preferably, the bevera... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134384 | Method and device for producing beverages A method for preparing beverages, includes supplying water from a water source to a tapping point, supplying powder for beverages from a container to the tapping point, characterized in that the supplying of powder for beverages is performed without the influence of... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101583 | Method for processing a product A method of processing a product, such as a food product, by sequential application of different processing steps in a single vessel, is disclosed. Untreated product is placed inside a bottom-unloading basket that is then placed within a covered vessel. For processi... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093533 | Brewing apparatus hot water discharge head A brewing apparatus including a housing having a movable lid; a water heater connected to the housing; and a hot water discharge head connected to the lid for delivering hot water from the hot water heater in a downward direction. The hot water discharge head includ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093530 | Coffeemaker pod carrier A brewing apparatus pod carrier including a frame forming a first pod receiving cavity on a first side of the frame and a second pod receiving cavity on a second opposite side of the frame, and a liquid flow path between the first and second pod receiving cavities. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093531 | System for making coffee Device having a cover to be positioned on a vessel with an interior wall. A shaft extends through a transverse passageway in the cover. A basket for holding a flavoring substance is mounted to the end of the shaft. The basket can thus be raised and lowered within th... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7066079 | Automatic coffee machine An automatic coffee machine (1) includes a sliding block (28) fixedly connected to a housing (2). A brewing unit (5) includes an upper and a lower locking element (7, 8) and a vertical tube section (4). The upper locking ele... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040218 | Stirring coffee press A stirring coffee press for brewing beverage grounds, such coffee or tea, while simultaneously compressing and agitating the grounds in a single container. The stirring coffee press includes a container with a fitted lid, a plunger assembly slidably and rotatably re... | 05/09/2006 |
