Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176840 | Brewing device and brewing capsule system with a capsule holder for facilitating insertion and removal of capsules A brewing device for the brewing of a capsule containing beverage ingredients. This device includes a frame, first and second capsule enclosing members for at least partially enclosing the capsule during brewing, wherein the first enclosing member is mobile along th... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8161867 | Automatic dispenser of ground coffee An automatic dispenser for ground coffee composed of a reservoir for grounds, the reservoir having a bottom provided with an outlet opening, rotatable dosing paddles at the bottom of the reservoir for dispensing a predetermined quantity of ground coffee through the ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8079300 | Automatic ejecting device for capsules in coffee machine The invention relates to an automatic ejecting device for capsules in a coffee machine comprising a housing, a first frame, a second frame and a driving system; two jaws movably jointing with two sides of said second frame respectively, and the front portion of each... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8074560 | Machine for producing espresso-type coffee An extraction device for production of infusion drinks, includes an infusion chamber made up of a fixed part (1) and a moving part (2) which opens and closes the infusion chamber, a lever (20), mounted to rotate relative to an axle (A) and drive... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8042455 | Automatic coffeemaker provided with an automatic grounds dispenser An automatic dispenser of ground coffee having: a reservoir having a flow outlet opening and adapted to contain a quantity of ground coffee; at least one paddle mounted to rotate in the bottom of the reservoir to transfer a predetermined quantity of ground coffee fr... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8042454 | Machine for filtered coffee A machine for filtered coffee comprising a main body having at least a tank containing the water, at least an aperture to access at least the containing tank in order to load the water, and at least a basket, comprising a housing compartment to house members to filt... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7980169 | Coffee machine utilizing pre-packed pre-portioned pouches A coffee machine for making a coffee beverage using pre-packed and pre-portioned coffee pouches including a brew chamber which includes a brew chamber top and a brew chamber base. The brew chamber top is movable by a locking mechanism along a virtual vertical axis f... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7845270 | Apparatus, system and method for retaining beverage brewing substance Disclosed is a beverage brewer for brewing a beverage using a beverage brewing substance pod. The pod may include substances such as coffee for producing a desired brewed beverage. A pod holder, having at least one wall, defining a cavity in the pod holder for retai... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7827905 | Espresso coffee machine Taught is an espresso coffee machine comprising a supply unit (101) supplying hot water; and filter-holder means (2, 102) for containing a pre-packaged measure (3) of coffee powder; said supply unit (101) and said filter-holder means (... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7802514 | Locking structure of hot beverage machine with steam sealing device A locking structure of a hot beverage machine with a steam sealing device is provided. The hot beverage machine has a feeder for various drinks placed with raw materials, such as coffee powder, coffee bag, tea leaves, tea bags, etc., and utilized with a sealing elem... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7650832 | Coffee machine having a drawer through which it is supplied with a coffee pad A coffee machine having a drawer which can be pushed into the coffee machine in a substantially horizontal manner with the coffee pad inserted therein so as to supply the machine with a coffee pad. In order to provide a simple and reliable possibility for sealing a ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7631594 | Gear-driven locking assembly for brew head assembly The present invention pertains to a brew head assembly comprising a gear-driven locking assembly and a sealing assembly, whereby the brew head assembly is capable of sustaining pressures up to 20 bars. The locking assembly comprises a lever, drive rod having a gear ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7600466 | Apparatus for filling and emptying a brewing chamber An apparatus for filling and emptying a brewing chamber (19) comprises a brewing chamber (19) which is open on one side and in which is arranged a displaceable base (12) which can be moved in relation to an opening of the brewing chamber (19 | 10/13/2009 |
| 7562618 | Extraction module with linear closure for the pressurised preparation of a drink from a capsule The invention relates to an extraction module with linear closure for the pressurized preparation of a drink from a capsule, containing a substance for extraction, comprising a device for extraction with a first extraction sub-assembly and a second mobile extraction... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7513192 | Beverage forming device with opening/closing mechanism for a beverage cartridge receiver A beverage forming system includes an actuator and first and second portions that are movable relative to each other between open and closed positions. The first and second portions include a cartridge receiving portion to accept a cartridge for forming a beverage, ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7506577 | Machine for dispensing beverages from pods This invention relates to a machine for dispensing beverages, e.g. tea or coffee, the operation of which is subject to the use of prepackaged one-cup pods. The machine (1) according to the invention comprises a revolving member (10), complete with a se... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7398725 | Metering powdery, flaky or fine-grained dosing material Metering Powdery or Flaky or Fine-Grained Dosing Material, such as Coffee Powder, Milk Powder or Cocoa Powder by use of a metering device having a container for accommodating the dosing material, and a metering chamber for metering one portion of the dosing material... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7370572 | Machine for coffee beverage production The machine for producing coffee beverages comprises a device to contain coffee powder and another device to supply a fluid to produce the coffee beverage, both devices being reciprocally mobile so that when connected together they form a coffee powder infusion cham... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357071 | Automatic coffeemaker An automatic coffeemaker having, at the interior of a housing: an infusion group that includes an infusion chamber arranged to receive a pressing piston and means for actuating a relative sliding movement, between the pressing piston and the infusion chamber, betwee... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350456 | Device for producing beverage by infusion A device for the production of beverages such as coffee by infusion of a product contained in a tablet (2) includes an infusion chamber (1) adapted to receive a tablet (2) having two portions (3, 4) shaped to move toward or away from each... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347138 | Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331277 | Container positioner A container positioner assembly for use in positioning a volume of material in a container relative to a dispensing apparatus. The container positioner assembly includes structures for engagement with the apparatus allowing relative movement of a container attached ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7318373 | Device for production of a drink by infusion A device for the production of beverages such as coffee by infusion of a product contained in a tablet includes an infusion chamber adapted to receive such a tablet (2) and has two portions (3, 4) arranged to move toward or away from each other to clos... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7287673 | Automatic dosing device comprising a container and the use of such an automatic dosing device The present invention refers to a refill container unit for an automatic dosing device. The purpose of the automatic dosing device is to control the dosing of stored material kept inside the container unit. The object of the container unit according to the invention... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7279190 | Control method for beverage making system A brewing control method for use with beverage brewing system (10) uses a controller (52) responsive to a comparison of preselected values of total brew water and total diluent water stored in a program memory (62) and to actual quantities measu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7258061 | Semi-automatic beverage making apparatus A beverage making system that includes a plurality of packs containing different beverage making ingredients and having different infrared reflectance spectra in a region thereof. A beverage making apparatus includes a station for receiving at least one of the packs... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258884 | Method employing a disposable brew basket for an electric coffee maker A method having the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brewing... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255039 | Machine for the preparation of beverages A closure mechanism for a beverage preparation machine comprising a fixed lower part and an upper part rotatable relative to the lower part, the upper part being moveable from an open position, in which the upper part is disengaged from the lower part, and a closed ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252033 | Automatic coffee maker A coffee maker includes a valve mechanism having a micro switch, an electromagnetic valve, a magnetic covering board activated by the electromagnetic valve for opening or closing a powder path, and a spring interconnecting the covering board and the electromagnetic ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246719 | Adjustable storage rack for a vending machine A vending machine includes at least one width-adjustable storage rack, the storage rack having a fixed wall and a movable wall connected to the fixed wall by at least one connecting link; and an adjustment mechanism constructed and adapted to position the movable wa... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7237475 | Cabinet design of filter holder for pressurized espresso machines This invention provides a brewing head unit of a coffee machine for inserting and locking the filter and the filter holder into the brewing head of a coffee machine. The filter and the filter holder can be inserted into the coffee machine visually. This invention fu... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234390 | Holder for coffee pod A coffee holder has a cup shaped to hold a coffee pod and having a radially projecting rim and a floor, a collar projecting downward from the floor, forming a downwardly open outlet passage opening upward into the cup, and having a lower end, and a screen extending ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231869 | Machine for the preparation of beverages A closure mechanism for a beverage preparation machine comprising a lower part and an upper part, the upper part and lower part being movable relative to one another from an open position in which a beverage cartridge can be received in the closure mechanism and a c... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231279 | Automatic vending machine with integrated capsule feeding apparatus An automatic vending machine includes an integrated capsule dispensing apparatus. The automatic vending machine comprises a first dispensing unit for delivering products that it withdraws from one or more first storage compartments, and is characterized in that it f... | 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 |
