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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186264 | Disposable cartridge for use in a beverage maker, comprising a novably arranged needle member A disposable cartridge (1) for use in a beverage maker comprises a container (10) for containing at least one beverage ingredient and a connector (20) for establishing a connection between the cartridge (1) and a beverage maker. The conne... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8161868 | Rigid filter for capsules suitable for extracting beverages, particularly espresso coffee A rigid filter for capsules suitable for extracting beverages, comprising a flat body having a plurality of through filtering holes, which are sized so as to block the passage of solid particles and allow passage of brewed water or beverage, wherein the holes have a... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8127663 | Apparatus for brewing and method for making the same Apparatus for brewing a brew substance with a liquid comprises: a container for storing the liquid, the container including at least one aperture for dispensing liquid therefrom; a sealed packet of filter paper containing the brew substance; and a layer of heat sens... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122813 | Brewing element with a central inlet A brewing element comprising an envelope for storing at least one comestible brewing ingredient therein; and an attachment means for removably attaching the element to a container, the element having formed therein a central inlet for admitting pressurized, heated w... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8113106 | Tea making device having an improved liquid collection chamber A device for making tea, which device comprises a brewing chamber (2) for enclosing a tea-pad, means for supplying heated water through one or more openings in the upper wall of the brewing chamber, and a restricted opening (8) in the lower wall (1 | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109200 | Cartridge, a machine, a system and a method for the preparation of beverages The invention provides a beverage preparation machine comprising a brew head for receiving beverage cartridges of various heights and means for passing an aqueous medium through said beverage cartridges to form a beverage from one or more beverage ingredients contai... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8096230 | Brewing element with a central inlet A portable beverage preparation device comprising a drink container containing a predetermined volume of a potable base liquid, at least one beverage preparation of a predetermined quantity; at least one sealed compartment for confining the beverage preparation, and... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8087347 | Insert, a machine and a system for the preparation of beverages An insert for use in a beverage preparation machine of a type comprising a brew head suitable for receiving a rigid or semi-rigid cartridge. The brew head comprises an upwardly directed inlet for supplying water to the brew head, a downwardly directed outlet for out... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8047126 | Dispensing assembly for preparing beverages from soluble products A method and a group are described for the preparation of a beverage from soluble products contained in a disposable cartridge, based on the regulation of the dispensing of the beverage in such way that the soluble product is delivered in suspension for at least 75%... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8033211 | Insert, a machine and a system for the preparation of beverages An insert for use in a beverage preparation machine of a type comprising a brew head suitable for receiving a rigid or semi-rigid cartridge. The brew head comprises an upwardly directed inlet for supplying water to the brew head and a downwardly directed outlet for ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7987769 | Water dispenser and filter cartridge for use therein A water dispenser including a water inlet adapted to receive water from a water supply, a water filter operative to filter water received from the water supply via the water inlet, a water outlet operative to provide filtered water received from the water filter, a ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7946217 | Method for preparing a beverage from a capsule and device therefor A method for preparing a beverage or a liquid foodstuff from a capsule containing a product with a substance to be extracted, the capsule having a flexible membrane (17) capable of deforming elastically or permanently to a considerable extent, comprising the ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7930972 | Method of improving the production of foam during the preparation of drinks from a cartridge and device for its implementation Apparatus and method of obtaining a frothy drink from a cartridge, the cartridge being made up of at least one chamber containing at least a preparation for a drink. Where the cartridge is injected with a predetermined volume of fluid, a first part of which essentia... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7926415 | Capsule with biasing sealing member A capsule for containing beverage ingredients is designed to be inserted in a beverage production device in order to have water under pressure enter the capsule in order to interact with the ingredients in the capsule. The capsule includes a base body and a foil mem... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7921766 | Cartridge for the preparation of beverages A cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials. The cartridge comprises an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, and an outlet for a beverage produced fro... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7891286 | Liquid infusion pods containing insoluble materials A liquid infusion pod having a fluid distribution member and a liquid permeable first filter member. The filter member is sealed to the fluid distribution member forming a first interior chamber that contains a liquid dispersible material. The fluid distribution mem... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7886654 | Filter holder for a dosette and coffeemaker comprising such a filter holder A filter holder for a coffee machine is used for receiving a pod with an infusible product and includes a cup (2) having a bottom (3) provided with a discharge orifice (19) and an annular wall (4) extending to a top circumference (5 | 02/15/2011 |
| 7878108 | Disposable packaging for the distribution of a liquid preparation pumped by a venturi-effect device The invention relates to a disposable packaging, for the distribution of at least one nutritional preparation, based on a nutritional liquid, comprising at least one closed chamber, containing the nutritional liquid, with means for housing a sub-assembly for aspirat... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7856920 | Coffee maker for brewing coffee powder contained in a cartridge The coffee maker for brewing powder coffee contained in a cartridge comprises a brewing chamber adapted to receive the cartridge, at least one punching member for punching the cartridge and a pump for feeding brewing water into the brewing chamber. In order to avoid... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7856921 | 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... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854192 | Device and method for preparing a drink from a food substance contained in a capsule The invention relates to a method of wetting and/or dissolving a substance contained in a capsule for producing a beverage consisting, by means of a piercing and injection element, in piercing the capsule and injecting a liquid under pressure into the capsule to wet... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7836818 | Beverage making device comprising a frothing member A beverage making device comprising a frothing member (9) for producing froth in the beverage, which device comprises a settling chamber (11) for settling the frothed beverage coming from the frothing member (9). The coarse foam is separated fro... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7836819 | Beverage extraction assembly for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained in a cartridge A cartridge for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained therein by means of water under pressure, the cartridge comprising: a main body comprising a cup portion and a lid portion, the cup portion comprising a base, a sidewall and a rim opposed t... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7806043 | Apparatus and method for preparing and delivering a beverage with the use of a raw matter contained in a cartridge The present invention provides for at least a dispensing spout to be directly formed in the sealing membrane that closes the bottom of a capsule containing an edible raw material for preparing a beverage, e.g. coffee. In this manner, the beverage is able to directly... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7798055 | System for dispensing short and long coffee beverages A beverage system for selectively delivering, in a same coffee extraction device, short coffee liquid extracts and long coffee liquid extracts comprising: cartridges containing ground coffee; a receiving device for receiving one cartridge at a time and pumping means... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7798054 | Dispensing of a substance The invention proposes to dispense a substance from a container (1) filled with a single portion of a substance. The container comprises a preformed deformable body, preferably made of sheet material, defining a filling cavity which body has an opening (6 | 09/21/2010 |
| 7784396 | Hydraulic sealing assembly for a beverage machine brewing head This invention uses a hydraulic system to seal the brew chamber of a coffee maker. The sealing mechanism consists of a heating part, sealing part and slider drawer. The heating part provides the hot water and forms a chamber that allows the piston seal to expand for... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7779750 | Closing mechanism for brewing device A closure mechanism particularly useful in a brewing device includes a cover member rotatably disposed above the brewing device. A slider member is slidably disposed within an interior cavity of the cover member and has one or more tabs which may extend outside of t... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7775152 | Portafilter system for use with a rigid pod A portafilter system for use with a rigid pod. The portafilter may include a handle and a cup connected to the handle. The cup may include an aperture for positioning the rigid pod therein. ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7770512 | Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker An apparatus for use in a beverage brewing machine includes a filter pack containing an amount of grinds to brew approximately only a single serving of brewed beverage, a single serving disposable brew basket including a body defining a brewing reservoir. The body i... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7762180 | Apparatus and method for preparing coffee with a fine-bubble froth layer, in particular cappuccino An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, in particular cappuccino. The invention provides a beverage unit, which dispenses under pressure a beverage to be processed to a beverage processing path, through which, in use... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7748311 | Apparatus for preparing a consumable beverage with a fine-bubbled foam layer The invention relates to an apparatus for preparing a consumable beverage with a fine-bubbled foam layer. The invention comprises a beverage unit for dispensing the beverage under pressure and at least one nozzle which is in fluid communication with the beverage uni... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7730829 | Beverage brewer A beverage brewer and method of using the same is provided. The beverage brewer has the capacity to brew a beverage from variable amounts of prepackaged pods or from free-form brewing material captured between upper and lower filter membrane surfaces. ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7703380 | Cap extraction device The invention relates to a device for extracting a cap (16) comprising a first part (2), a second part (3) which is movable with respect to the second part (2) which is provided with a space for the cap and defines the cap extracting posi... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7703381 | Beverage extraction assembly for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained in a cartridge A beverage extraction assembly for application to beverage extraction machines for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained in a cartridge, comprising: a support connectable to a water outlet of a beverage extraction machine; a cartridge holder r... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7703382 | Water dispenser and filter cartridge for use therein A water dispenser including a water inlet adapted to receive water from a water supply, a water filter operative to filter water received from the water supply via the water inlet, a water outlet operative to provide filtered water received from the water filter, a ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7685930 | System and method for dispensing beverages having different foam levels from capsules A system for selectively delivering different beverages having different foam levels by injection of a fluid under pressure into a capsule that contains a beverage-forming substance. The capsules include a chamber containing the substance and a beverage dispensing s... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7685931 | Systems and methods for forming pre-packaged brewing material A compact and lightweight personal pod making system is provided. The pod making system has a base for receiving a pod packaging material and a sealing tool pivotably connected to the base. The system can be used at home, in the office and even outdoors. A pod packa... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7681492 | Integrated cartridge containing a substance for extracting a beverage A cartridge for extracting a beverage from an edible substance contained therein by means of a liquid under pressure, the cartridge comprising a main body having a cup portion and a lid portion. The base of said cup portion comprises a cup port defining a passage fo... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7673558 | Insert, a machine and a system for the preparation of beverages An insert for use in a beverage preparation machine of a type comprising a brew head comprising an upwardly directed inlet for supplying water to the brew head and a downwardly directed outlet for outflow of beverage produced by the machine. The insert comprises, or... | 03/09/2010 |
