US20170265678A1 - Capsule machine and components - Google Patents
Capsule machine and components Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20170265678A1 US20170265678A1 US15/615,906 US201715615906A US2017265678A1 US 20170265678 A1 US20170265678 A1 US 20170265678A1 US 201715615906 A US201715615906 A US 201715615906A US 2017265678 A1 US2017265678 A1 US 2017265678A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- capsule
- fluid
- machine
- cover
- brew chamber
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
- A47J31/46—Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3666—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means whereby the loading of the brewing chamber with the brewing material is performed by the user
- A47J31/3676—Cartridges being employed
- A47J31/369—Impermeable cartridges being employed
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3604—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means with a mechanism arranged to move the brewing chamber between loading, infusing and ejecting stations
- A47J31/3623—Cartridges being employed
- A47J31/3633—Means to perform transfer from a loading position to an infusing position
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3666—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means whereby the loading of the brewing chamber with the brewing material is performed by the user
- A47J31/3676—Cartridges being employed
- A47J31/369—Impermeable cartridges being employed
- A47J31/3695—Cartridge perforating means for creating the hot water inlet
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
- A47J31/46—Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
- A47J31/469—Details of hydraulic circuits
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
- A47J31/54—Water boiling vessels in beverage making machines
- A47J31/56—Water boiling vessels in beverage making machines having water-level controls; having temperature controls
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3666—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means whereby the loading of the brewing chamber with the brewing material is performed by the user
- A47J31/3676—Cartridges being employed
Definitions
- This specification relates to machines and machine components for preparing products such as beverages from single serve capsules.
- Single serve capsules for use in beverage preparing machines are becoming increasingly popular.
- Such capsules come in a variety of formats for producing beverages such as espresso coffee, drip coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup broth.
- beverage preparing machines There are two primary categories of beverage preparing machines; (i) high pressure machines typically used for preparing espresso and (ii) low pressure machines typically used for preparing drip coffee (filtered coffee), tea or hot chocolate.
- Low pressure machines typically include a brew chamber that supports the capsule while a fluid (typically hot or cold water) is injected into a chamber within the capsule containing ingredients for preparing the beverage (such as ground roasted coffee).
- a fluid typically hot or cold water
- the fluid flows through the chamber and typically through a filter prior to being dispensed by piercing a lower portion of the capsule to permit the prepared beverage to flow into a user's cup.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that the orientation of the brew chamber and the fluid injection nozzle does not provide for optimum mixing and saturation of the beverage ingredients.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that the orientation of the brew chamber and the dispensing probe does not provide for optimum dispensing of the prepared beverage from the capsule.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that the plumbing is not adapted for providing a mix of hot and cold or ambient fluid to the injection nozzle.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that they do not have the ability to introduce air into the capsule independently of the brewing sequence in order to produce additional foam or crema or to otherwise modify the beverage characteristics where this may be desirable.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that they do not provide the user with the ability to “top up” their beverage by dispensing an additional volume of beverage following the completion of the brewing sequence.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that they are not provided with a re-useable capsule configured to work with a fluid inlet nozzle that is offset from the central axis of the capsule to optimize the mixing and wetting of the beverage ingredients.
- the invention provides a machine for preparing a product from a capsule that contains desired ingredients, the machine comprising:
- the invention provides a reusable capsule for a machine adapted to receive the capsule, said reusable capsule comprising:
- the invention provides a machine for preparing a product from a capsule that contains desired ingredients, the machine comprising:
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a machine in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the machine shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 ( a ) is a perspective view of the loading system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 in an open position with the arm fully extended;
- FIG. 3 ( b ) is a perspective view of the loading system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 in a closed position with the arm fully retracted;
- FIG. 3 ( c ) is a perspective view of the loading system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 in a closed position with the cover removed;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the components for the loading system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 5 ( a ) to 5 ( f ) are sectional views of the loading system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 as it moves from an open position to a closed position;
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the loading system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 as it is unlatched in order to move from a closed position to an open position;
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of the brew chamber for the machine shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a capsule showing the location where the nozzle for the machine of FIG. 1 pierces the capsule;
- FIG. 9 is a top view of the capsule shown in FIG. 8 showing the location where the nozzle pierces the capsule and the direction in which fluid exits the nozzle;
- FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a fluid transfer system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 11 is a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of a fluid transfer system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 12 is a side sectional view of a reusable capsule in accordance with the present invention for use with the machine shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 13 is an enlarged sectional view of a capsule showing the location where an alternative embodiment of nozzle for the machine of FIG. 1 pierces the capsule;
- FIG. 14 is a top view of the capsule shown in FIG. 13 showing the location where the nozzle pierces the capsule and the direction in which fluid exits the nozzle;
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a loading system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 in a closed position with the arm fully retracted;
- FIG. 16 is a sectional view of the loading system shown in FIG. 15 as viewed along lines 16 - 16 ;
- FIG. 17 is a sectional view of the brew chamber portion of the loading system shown in FIG. 15 as viewed along lines 17 - 17 ;
- FIG. 18 is a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of a fluid transfer system for the machine shown in FIG. 1 including a schematic for the control system for controlling the operation of the machine;
- FIG. 19 is a flow diagram showing a process for preparing a beverage from a capsule using the machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Machine 10 includes a housing 12 with a brew chamber 14 adapted for receiving a capsule 16 .
- Capsule 16 may be adapted to prepare beverages such as espresso coffee, drip coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup broth.
- Capsule 16 may also be adapted to prepare other consumable food or beverage products, such as soups, noodles, hot cereals, baby formulas and medicinal products or any other product that may be formed by injecting a fluid into a capsule containing one or more ingredients.
- Machine 10 further includes a fluid reservoir 18 , a control interface 20 , a flip-down tray 22 pivotally mounted to housing 12 and a grate 24 disposed over a spill reservoir 26 .
- Tray 22 and grate 24 are each adapted to support a receptacle such as a user's cup (not shown) at a desired height.
- Spill reservoir 26 is adapted to contain an overflow or spill of fluid or prepared product.
- Brew chamber 14 is preferably oriented at a downward angle A relative to a horizontal plane H (see FIG. 5( a ) ) so that brew chamber 14 is tilted toward a user for easy access, to enhance the quality of the prepared product and to facilitate the evacuation of the product from the capsule following brewing.
- the top of capsule is also preferably oriented at angle A relative to horizontal plane H.
- Angle A is between 5 and 85 degrees, preferably between 15 and 60 degrees and more preferably between 25 and 35 degrees.
- a loading system 30 is provided for accessing brew chamber 14 .
- Loading system 30 includes an arm 32 that is connected to a rail assembly 34 by link 36 and return spring 38 .
- Arm 32 includes runners 40 that are adapted to move along rollers 42 on rail assembly 34 with the assistance of a lever assembly 44 .
- Lever assembly 44 includes a first lever 44 a and a second lever 44 b.
- First lever 44 a includes a curved slot 46 that is adapted to receive a pin 48 extending from link 36 .
- Pin 48 is adapted to travel along rail 50 of rail assembly 34 .
- the movement of link 36 is limited by the position of curved slot 46 .
- Movement of first lever 44 a translates into movement of arm 32 by allowing link 36 to be retracted by return spring 38 .
- Rail 50 includes seat 52 that is adapted to restrict movement of arm 32 once it has reached the fully-retracted position.
- a guide 54 is disposed in a corresponding recess 56 defined in first lever 44 a for preventing fluid and air transfer lines from becoming pinched.
- First lever 44 a is connected to one end of rack 59 with a pin 62 .
- Rack 59 engages a motion damper 60 to dampen movement of first lever 44 a .
- Motion damper 60 is connected to rail assembly 34 .
- Second lever 44 b is pivotally connected to first lever 44 a at pin 66 .
- Second lever 44 b supports an injection system 68 for injecting a fluid into capsule 16 .
- a cover 70 is disposed over and secured to second lever 44 b to cover injection system 68 .
- FIGS. 5( a ) to 5( f ) The operation of the loading system as it moves from an open position, with arm 32 fully extended, to a closed position, with arm 32 fully retracted, is shown in FIGS. 5( a ) to 5( f ) and described in more detail below.
- loading system is disposed in a fully open position with cover 70 raised and brew chamber 14 exposed and extended away from housing 12 to provide easy user access for loading or unloading capsule 16 .
- first and second levers 44 a and 44 b pivot in unison.
- Return spring 38 biases upper portion 36 a of link 36 toward housing 12 .
- Pivoting of first lever 44 a causes slot 46 to move towards housing 12 , which allows link 36 to move towards housing 12 , thereby retracting arm 32 .
- first and second levers 44 a and 44 b pivot in unison in order to position nozzle 80 for piercing capsule cover 82 .
- Link 36 and pin 48 remain stationary and curved slot 36 in first lever 44 a begins to move relative to pin 48 . It is noteworthy that arm 32 is maintained in its fully retracted position during the entire capsule piercing process to avoid any sideward tearing of capsule cover 82 .
- cover 70 causes first and second levers 44 a and 44 b to pivot in unison in order that nozzle 80 pierces capsule cover 82 while nozzle seal 80 a pushes against capsule cover 82 to force capsule 16 downwards in brew chamber 14 until piercing probe 94 pierces the bottom of capsule 16 .
- Latch 72 contacts flange 74 , forcing latch 72 to rotate, compressing latch spring 73 .
- cover 70 further downward movement of cover 70 causes first and second levers 44 a and 44 b to pivot in unison in order that latch 72 snaps into engagement with flange 74 .
- latch 72 engages flange 74
- loading system 30 is in condition for injecting fluid into capsule 16 for preparing a desired beverage.
- injection system 68 includes a nozzle 80 that is adapted for piercing a cover 82 of a capsule 16 at a location that is offset from the central axis 84 of capsule 16 .
- nozzle 80 is adapted to pierce cover 82 at a location that is lower than central axis 84 and most preferably at a location that is proximate to the lowest end of capsule 16 .
- Nozzle 80 preferably includes an opening 88 disposed on one side of nozzle 80 for injecting fluid along a path that swirls around central axis 84 .
- Opening 88 preferably emits a spray of fluid in the direction of arrow S at an angle B away from the plane bisecting nozzle 80 and central axis 84 .
- Angle B is between 10-60 degrees, preferably 20-40 degrees and most preferably 25-35 degrees.
- opening 88 preferably is configured to direct a spray of fluid that is directed at an angle E at least partially toward the bottom of capsule 16 .
- Angle E is between 10-60 degrees, preferably 20-40 degrees and most preferably 25-35 degrees.
- the spray of fluid exiting opening 88 has a vertical angle of spread C that is between 10-90 degrees, preferably 25-65 degrees and more preferably 35-55 degrees. As shown in FIG. 9 , the spray of fluid has a horizontal angle of spread D that is between 5-90 degrees, preferably 5-50 degrees, most preferably 10-20 degrees.
- brew chamber 14 includes an upper portion 90 and a lower portion 92 .
- Lower portion 92 may be separated from upper portion 90 for cleaning or repairing components of the brew chamber 14 .
- Lower portion 92 includes a dispensing system 94 such as a probe that pierces a lower portion of capsule 16 .
- piercing probe 94 is offset from central axis 84 so that the lowest portion of capsule is pierced.
- Product that has been prepared within capsule 16 then flows through an opening 96 in piercing probe 94 , through a dispensing nozzle 98 to user's cup (not shown).
- Opening 96 in piercing probe 94 is preferably located on the side of probe 94 , and more preferably on the side of probe 94 which is oriented towards the lowest part of the capsule to ensure maximum evacuation of the beverage from the capsule at the completion of the brewing cycle.
- Probe 94 and opening 96 are adapted for dispensing a beverage product from capsule 16 .
- a larger size probe 94 and/or opening 96 or an entirely different dispensing system may be utilized for dispensing beverages or other products from capsule 16 (such as products having larger sized insoluble ingredients or a viscous consistency).
- Fluid transfer system 100 includes fluid reservoir 18 as shown also in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- Fluid reservoir 18 may be filled with fluid (typically water) through an opening 102 sealed with cover 104 .
- a fluid level sensor 110 such as a magnetic float, identifies when the fluid level is below a designated level and signals that a refill is required. Sensor 110 will trigger an indicator (not shown) at control interface 20 to indicate to a user that a refill is required.
- fluid transfer system 100 may be connected to the water mains, in which case fluid reservoir 18 is automatically refilled by opening water inlet valve 106 .
- Fluid transfer system 100 further includes a fluid heating tank 114 for heating fluid to a desired temperature.
- Fluid heating tank 114 includes a heating element 116 , a temperature sensor 118 and fluid level sensor 120 .
- fluid level sensor 120 determines whether the fluid heating tank is filled to the minimum level. If not, it prompts the user to run an initialization sequence to fill the fluid heating tank 114 . Thereafter, if fluid sensor 120 indicates that the fluid level is below a designated level it will activate a warning condition, preventing the initialization of a brewing cycle until the warning condition has been corrected.
- fluid may be heated through the use of an in-line instantaneous heater or by a phase-changing heat sink which is in turn heated by an electric heating element, or by these means used in combination with each other and/or in combination with a fluid holding tank and/or fluid heating tank.
- Fluid heating tank 114 is preferably filled to the top with fluid.
- a fluid transfer line 130 leads from heating tank 114 to a pressure relief valve 126 .
- Pressure relief valve 126 is a 3-way valve that connects to a controlled brew valve 127 by another fluid transfer line 130 and to a desired venting location (such as reservoir tank 18 ) by a vent line 128 .
- Controlled brew valve 127 is another 3-way valve that is connected to nozzle 80 by transfer line 130 and to a vent line 129 that vents to a desired location such as to fluid reservoir 18 .
- Controlled brew valve 127 will open whenever a brew cycle is completed or suspended, in order to prevent pressure buildup due to heating of fluid tank 114 .
- Safety pressure relief valve 126 will open under any conditions that cause the pressure in the fluid heating tank 114 to rise above the set point, including fluid expansion due to heating, leaking or faulty water inlet valve 106 , faulty controlled brew valve 127 or fluid flow restriction at the exit of fluid heating tank 114 or at some later point in the flow path during brewing.
- piston pump 122 may be activated to pump a designated amount of fluid into fluid heating tank 114 as measured by flow meter 124 .
- a corresponding amount of heated fluid is thereby displaced from fluid heating tank 114 through fluid transfer line 130 to pressure relief valve 126 and, provided that an excess pressure is not present, through another fluid transfer line 130 to controlled brew valve 127 and, if an excess pressure is not present, then through another fluid transfer line 130 to injection nozzle 80 for injection of fluid into capsule 16 .
- Fluid transfer line 130 will preferably remain primed with fluid for the next capsule. This fluid will cool somewhat if it resides in line for an extended period, so transfer line 130 will preferably be designed so that the amount of cooled fluid is negligible compared to the amount of heated fluid provided from the fluid heating tank 114 .
- Fluid transfer system 100 also provides the option of supplying non-heated fluid to injection nozzle 80 through secondary fluid transfer line 132 .
- a chilled fluid supply (not shown) may also be incorporated instead of or as well as the non-heated fluid supply.
- Chilled fluid may be chilled using a refrigeration compressor, electric chiller, phase-changing material or other means, or by a combinations of these or other means.
- Non-heated fluid and/or chilled fluid may be provided on their own or mixed with each other and/or with heated fluid to produce a beverage having a desired temperature. This may be desired to produce a lower temperature beverage (eg warm instead of hot) or a cold beverage as preselected by user through control interface 20 .
- Non-heated fluid from fluid reservoir 18 or from fluid inlet valve 106 is pumped through secondary fluid transfer line 132 using non-heated fluid pump 134 and measured using flow meter 124 .
- this may be accomplished by alternatively running fluid pumps 122 and 134 and using flow meter 124 to measure the respective volume of each fluid temperature.
- fluid pumps 122 and 134 may be run simultaneously with the volume of each fluid calculated from the overall flow rate as measured by flow meter 124 , based on the known pumping flow rates of pumps 122 and 134 , respectively. A combination of these methods may also be used.
- a second flowmeter (not shown in drawings) may be included, so that the flow rates of the hot and cold fluids can be measured independently.
- Fluid transfer system 100 further includes an air pump 136 for pumping a small volume of air through injection nozzle 80 following injection of fluid in order to clear the line through injection nozzle 80 and to clear capsule 16 .
- Air pump 136 may also be used simultaneously or in sequence with the pumping of fluid in order to introduce air into the beverage where this is desired, for example to produce additional froth or crema, or to evacuate liquid between different stages of brewing to achieve desired beverage characteristics.
- FIG. 11 a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of fluid transfer system 100 a is shown.
- the same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in FIG. 10 .
- Fluid transfer system 100 a does not include non-heated fluid line 132 and non-heated fluid pump 134 . In all other respects, fluid transfer system 100 a is the same as system 100 shown in FIG. 10 . System 100 a provides a simplified arrangement without the option of adding non-heated fluid through nozzle 80 .
- Reusable capsule 140 includes a body 142 that is adapted to fit within brew chamber 14 of machine 10 .
- Body 142 includes a sidewall 144 that extends from an end wall 146 to an opening 148 to define an interior space 150 for receiving ingredients (not shown) for preparing a desired product.
- Body 142 is preferably sized to define a space between the wall of brew chamber 14 and sidewall 144 of capsule 140 .
- a cover 152 may be disposed over opening 148 to contain ingredients while product is prepared in brew chamber 14 .
- Cover 152 includes an annular inlet 154 that is offset from the centre axis of capsule 140 to receive injection nozzle 80 for injecting fluid into capsule 140 .
- Cover 152 may be secured to body 142 by a connector 156 such as a hinge or a threaded connection.
- Inlet may include openings 158 configured to direct fluid in a circular swirling pattern around the centre axis of the capsule.
- Cover 152 may include a seal 160 to form a hydraulic seal between cover 152 and body 142 of the capsule.
- Sidewall 144 includes at least one opening 162 for permitting product to flow from interior space 150 to brew chamber 14 .
- a filter 164 which is preferably a reusable filter but may be a disposable filter, may be disposed over opening 162 to filter ingredients from the prepared product.
- capsule 140 includes a plurality of openings 162 covered with reusable filter 164 constructed using a mesh made of stainless steel, plastic or other materials, a multitude of small perforations in the capsule body, or other means.
- Endwall 146 of capsule 140 is constructed so as not to interfere with the dispensing system 94 of machine 10 .
- FIGS. 13 and 14 an alternate embodiment of nozzle is shown at 80 a as it pierces and injects fluid into capsule 16 .
- the same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in corresponding figures above.
- Nozzle 80 a includes an opening 88 that is adapted to direct fluid into capsule 16 in the direction of arrow S along a downward path that is directed towards the central axis 84 . This differs from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 where the fluid is directed along a path that swirls around axis 84 .
- Opening 88 is defined by a wall having a first portion 88 a that extends generally parallel to central axis 84 and a second portion 88 b that extends at an angle E relative to first portion 88 a.
- Angle E is preferably between 15 and 160 degrees, more preferably between 60 and 160 degrees, most preferably 120 degrees.
- fluid is sprayed into capsule 16 along a path S that is directed towards the central axis 84 .
- the spread of the spray is preferably between 10 and 135 degrees, more preferably between 30 and 100 degrees, most preferably 70 degrees.
- FIGS. 15-17 an alternate embodiment of a loading system is shown at 30 a.
- the same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in corresponding figures above.
- Loading system 30 a includes a locking system 170 comprising a locking solenoid 172 that is adapted to limit the upwards travel of cover 70 to such an extent that it prevents any fluid from being ejected from the brewer if cover 70 is opened while fluid is being injected into capsule 16 .
- a cover sensor switch 174 is used to ensure that cover 70 is fully closed before allowing the user to initiate a brew cycle.
- Locking solenoid 172 is engaged by a control system 190 (as shown in FIG. 18 and described further below) as soon as the user initiates a brew cycle and is not disengaged until the control system 190 determines that the brew cycle is completed or aborted.
- Cover sensor switch 174 is also used to detect when the user has opened cover 70 during a brew cycle, which will cause the control system 190 to abort the brew cycle and, after a short delay of 2-5 seconds, disengage locking solenoid 172 .
- FIG. 17 a sectional view of the brew chamber 14 portion of the loading system 30 a is shown.
- the same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in corresponding figures above.
- Brew chamber 14 includes a nozzle pressure relief ball valve 180 and duck bill check valve 182 in communication with nozzle 80 .
- Valves 180 and 182 are adapted to open when the pressure within nozzle 80 exceeds a predetermined amount (preferably around 7 psi). This may occur for instance if fluid is being injected into capsule 16 at a faster rate than fluid is being dispensed from capsule 16 through piercing probe 94 (due to a malfunction with piercing probe 94 for example).
- FIG. 18 a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of fluid transfer system is shown at 100 b.
- the same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in corresponding FIGS. 10 and 11 above.
- Fluid transfer system 100 b includes nozzle pressure relief valve 180 and duck bill check valve 182 as discussed with reference to FIG. 17 above.
- the duck bill check valve 182 prevents any backflow of fluid and infusible materials (such as roast & ground coffee) into the brewer plumbing, which could impair the function (for example, by clogging of nozzle pressure relief valve 180 ).
- Nozzle pressure relief valve 180 relieves excess pressure from the system in the event flow is blocked or impeded at the injection nozzle, in the capsule or at the exit probe 94 . Over-pressurization of the capsule is not desirable, as this could cause a failure of the capsule lid seal, leading to infusible material contaminating upper portions of the brew chamber, requiring significant cleaning effort by the user to return the machine to proper operation. Additional venting of excess pressure is provided at controlled brew valve 127 and pressure-relief valve 126 (preferably set at around 11 psi).
- Fluid transfer system 100 b further includes a control system 190 for controlling the operation of machine 10 including the timing and amount of fluid to be dispensed into capsule 16 .
- control system 190 for controlling the operation of machine 10 including the timing and amount of fluid to be dispensed into capsule 16 .
- the other embodiments of fluid transfer system 100 described above and shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 would include a similar form of control system 190 .
- control system 190 received inputs from machine components including fluid temperature and level sensors 110 , 118 and 120 as well as from flowmeter 124 .
- Control system also receives inputs from cover sensor switch 174 as well as from control interface 20 and brew button 186 (which may be a separate physical component on machine 10 or incorporated within control interface 20 ).
- Control system 190 transmits control commands to certain machine components based on inputs received and predetermined control logic such as the process logic described with reference to FIG. 19 below. As shown, control system 190 may transmit control commands to locking solenoid 172 , inlet valve 106 , heating element 116 , fluid pumps 122 and 134 , controlled brew valve 127 and air pump 136 .
- Control system 190 allows capsule 16 to be injected with fluid in pulsed intervals in order to optimize the extraction of solubles from infusible materials.
- One example of a system for controlling the injection of fluid into a capsule is described and shown in U.S. Pat. No. 7,047,870 the subject matter of which is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.
- the control system 190 will similarly adjust the timing & sequence of air injection into the capsule 16 , injecting air simultaneously with the fluid and/or after the fluid injection.
- the pulsing sequence of the fluid and air is adjusted by the control system 190 to the optimal settings for the particular beverage type selected by the user. Pulsing is done using the fluid pumps 122 and 134 and air pump 136 , with the timing being controlled by the control system 190 based on the beverage selected by the user and the amount of water injected as measured by the flowmeter 124 .
- the user may select a hot chocolate beverage on the control interface 20 and control system 190 would then control the operation of machine 10 in order to inject predetermined amounts of air and fluid simultaneously to create a desired beverage with froth.
- the control system 190 may also be adapted to control the strength of the desired beverage (such as coffee) according to user inputs by pausing the injection of fluid for a predetermined interval to allow optimized extraction.
- the control system 190 may also include a reader (not shown) adapted for reading an identification tag on the capsule (such as a barcode, microtag, RFID or other indicia) to identify relevant information concerning the capsule. Reader may then communicate with control system 190 in order to control operation of machine 10 based on the information identified by reader.
- FIG. 19 a flow diagram is provided showing a process 200 implemented by control system 190 for preparing a beverage from a capsule 16 using machine 10 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- Process 200 includes an initial step 202 of determining whether brew chamber 14 is closed based on inputs received from brew chamber sensor 174 . If brew chamber 14 is not closed then process 200 will not proceed further. Process may optionally display a message on the control interface 20 indicating that brew chamber 14 is not closed.
- process 200 proceeds to step 204 of displaying beverage selection options on control interface 20 .
- Process then proceeds to step 206 where a user may optionally input desired beverage selections using control interface 20 .
- Process 200 then proceeds to the next step 208 of prompting user to select the brew button on control interface 20 .
- process 200 proceeds to the next step 210 of determining whether the fluid temperature meets the requirements of the specific beverage selection based on inputs received from sensor 118 .
- step 212 of displaying on control interface 20 that fluid temperature is being adjusted typically, this involves heating fluid to a desired temperature. Once fluid is at the desired temperature then process 200 loops back to step 204 of displaying beverage selection options.
- step 210 determines that the temperature selection does meet the requirements of the specific beverage selection then process 200 proceeds to step 214 of opening controlled brew valve 127 and step 216 of activating pump 122 or 134 to pump a pre-determined amount of fluid for preparation of the selected beverage.
- Process 216 includes optional substep 218 of activating air pump 136 and/or fluid pumps 122 or 134 according to the beverage selection as well as optional substep 220 of pausing all pumps 122 , 134 and 136 for a desired time period all in accordance with the beverage selection.
- Process 200 further includes step 222 of determining the volume of fluid being pumped by pumps 122 and 134 based on inputs received from flow meter 124 . If a predetermined amount of fluid has not been pumped during a predetermined time interval then process 200 proceeds to step 224 and deactivates fluid pumps 122 and 134 and displays an error message in control interface 20 . If step 222 determines that a predetermined amount of fluid has been pumped during the time interval then process 200 proceeds to step 226 of deactivating fluid pumps 122 and 134 and activating air pump 136 for a predetermined time interval to clear any residual fluid within capsule 16 . Process then proceeds to step 228 of displaying in control interface that beverage preparation is complete.
Abstract
Description
- This application is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/243,925 filed on Apr. 3, 2014, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/807,887 filed on Apr. 3, 2013 and of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/928,446 filed on Jan. 17, 2014.
- This specification relates to machines and machine components for preparing products such as beverages from single serve capsules.
- The following background discussion is not an admission that anything discussed below is citable as prior art or common general knowledge. The documents listed below are incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference to them.
- Single serve capsules for use in beverage preparing machines are becoming increasingly popular. Such capsules come in a variety of formats for producing beverages such as espresso coffee, drip coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup broth.
- There are two primary categories of beverage preparing machines; (i) high pressure machines typically used for preparing espresso and (ii) low pressure machines typically used for preparing drip coffee (filtered coffee), tea or hot chocolate.
- Low pressure machines typically include a brew chamber that supports the capsule while a fluid (typically hot or cold water) is injected into a chamber within the capsule containing ingredients for preparing the beverage (such as ground roasted coffee). The fluid flows through the chamber and typically through a filter prior to being dispensed by piercing a lower portion of the capsule to permit the prepared beverage to flow into a user's cup.
- One problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that the cover of the brew chamber tends to partially impede easy access for loading and removing capsules.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that the orientation of the brew chamber and the fluid injection nozzle does not provide for optimum mixing and saturation of the beverage ingredients.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that the orientation of the brew chamber and the dispensing probe does not provide for optimum dispensing of the prepared beverage from the capsule.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that the plumbing is not adapted for providing a mix of hot and cold or ambient fluid to the injection nozzle.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that they do not have the ability to introduce air into the capsule independently of the brewing sequence in order to produce additional foam or crema or to otherwise modify the beverage characteristics where this may be desirable.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that they do not provide the user with the ability to “top up” their beverage by dispensing an additional volume of beverage following the completion of the brewing sequence.
- Another problem with conventional beverage preparing machines is that they are not provided with a re-useable capsule configured to work with a fluid inlet nozzle that is offset from the central axis of the capsule to optimize the mixing and wetting of the beverage ingredients.
- There is a need for a machine that overcomes the problems with conventional beverage preparing machines such as one or more of the problems identified above.
- In one aspect the invention provides a machine for preparing a product from a capsule that contains desired ingredients, the machine comprising:
- a housing;
- a brew chamber disposed in said housing, said brew chamber being adapted for holding a capsule;
- a cover adapted for covering said brew chamber, said cover being moveable between an open position, for loading or unloading a capsule, and a closed position for preparing a beverage;
- an injection system adapted for injecting a fluid into said capsule when said cover is in said closed position;
- a fluid transfer system adapted for transferring a desired fluid from a fluid source to said injection system; and
- a dispensing system adapted for dispensing product from said capsule to a desired receptacle.
- In another aspect the invention provides a reusable capsule for a machine adapted to receive the capsule, said reusable capsule comprising:
- a) a body sized to fit within a brew chamber of the machine, said body having a side wall extending from an end wall to an opening to define an interior space for receiving ingredients for preparing a desired product;
- b) a cover removably disposed over said opening, said cover including an inlet adapted for receiving an injection nozzle from the machine; and
- c) at least one opening defined in said body;
wherein said body is adapted to receive a filter in said interior space for filtering said ingredients during preparation of a desired product. - In another aspect the invention provides a machine for preparing a product from a capsule that contains desired ingredients, the machine comprising:
- a housing;
- a brew chamber disposed in said housing, said brew chamber being adapted for holding a capsule wherein said brew chamber is adapted to hold said capsule at a downward angle relative to a horizontal plane;
- a cover adapted for covering said brew chamber, said cover being moveable between an open position, for loading or unloading a capsule, and a closed position for preparing a beverage;
- a loading mechanism adapted for extending said brew chamber away from said housing, for loading or unloading said capsule, and retracting said brew chamber toward said housing, for preparing said beverage;
- an injection system adapted for injecting a fluid into said capsule when said cover is in said closed position;
- a fluid transfer system adapted for transferring a desired fluid from a fluid source to said injection system; and
- a dispensing system adapted for dispensing product from said capsule to a desired receptacle.
- Other aspects and features of the teachings disclosed herein will become apparent, to those ordinarily skilled in the art, upon review of the following description of the specific examples of the specification.
- The drawings included herewith are for illustrating various examples of articles, methods, and apparatuses of the present specification and are not intended to limit the scope of what is taught in any way. For simplicity and clarity of illustration, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the drawings to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
-
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a machine in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the machine shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 (a) is a perspective view of the loading system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 in an open position with the arm fully extended; -
FIG. 3 (b) is a perspective view of the loading system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 in a closed position with the arm fully retracted; -
FIG. 3 (c) is a perspective view of the loading system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 in a closed position with the cover removed; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the components for the loading system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (f) are sectional views of the loading system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 as it moves from an open position to a closed position; -
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the loading system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 as it is unlatched in order to move from a closed position to an open position; -
FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of the brew chamber for the machine shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a capsule showing the location where the nozzle for the machine ofFIG. 1 pierces the capsule; -
FIG. 9 is a top view of the capsule shown inFIG. 8 showing the location where the nozzle pierces the capsule and the direction in which fluid exits the nozzle; -
FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a fluid transfer system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 11 is a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of a fluid transfer system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 12 is a side sectional view of a reusable capsule in accordance with the present invention for use with the machine shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 13 is an enlarged sectional view of a capsule showing the location where an alternative embodiment of nozzle for the machine ofFIG. 1 pierces the capsule; -
FIG. 14 is a top view of the capsule shown inFIG. 13 showing the location where the nozzle pierces the capsule and the direction in which fluid exits the nozzle; -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a loading system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 in a closed position with the arm fully retracted; -
FIG. 16 is a sectional view of the loading system shown inFIG. 15 as viewed along lines 16-16; -
FIG. 17 is a sectional view of the brew chamber portion of the loading system shown inFIG. 15 as viewed along lines 17-17; -
FIG. 18 is a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of a fluid transfer system for the machine shown inFIG. 1 including a schematic for the control system for controlling the operation of the machine; and -
FIG. 19 is a flow diagram showing a process for preparing a beverage from a capsule using the machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. - Various apparatuses or methods will be described below to provide examples of the claimed invention. The claimed invention is not limited to apparatuses or methods having all of the features of any one apparatus or method described below or to features common to multiple or all of the apparatuses described below. The claimed invention may reside in a combination or sub-combination of the apparatus elements or method steps described below. It is possible that an apparatus or method described below is not an example of the claimed invention. The applicant(s), inventor(s) and/or owner(s) reserve all rights in any invention disclosed in an apparatus or method described below that is not claimed in this document and do not abandon, disclaim or dedicate to the public any such invention by its disclosure in this document.
- A machine in accordance with the present invention is shown generally at 10 in
FIGS. 1 and 2 .Machine 10 includes ahousing 12 with abrew chamber 14 adapted for receiving acapsule 16.Capsule 16 may be adapted to prepare beverages such as espresso coffee, drip coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup broth.Capsule 16 may also be adapted to prepare other consumable food or beverage products, such as soups, noodles, hot cereals, baby formulas and medicinal products or any other product that may be formed by injecting a fluid into a capsule containing one or more ingredients. -
Machine 10 further includes afluid reservoir 18, acontrol interface 20, a flip-downtray 22 pivotally mounted tohousing 12 and agrate 24 disposed over aspill reservoir 26.Tray 22 and grate 24 are each adapted to support a receptacle such as a user's cup (not shown) at a desired height.Spill reservoir 26 is adapted to contain an overflow or spill of fluid or prepared product. -
Brew chamber 14 is preferably oriented at a downward angle A relative to a horizontal plane H (seeFIG. 5(a) ) so thatbrew chamber 14 is tilted toward a user for easy access, to enhance the quality of the prepared product and to facilitate the evacuation of the product from the capsule following brewing. Thus, whencapsule 16 is loaded intobrew chamber 14, the top of capsule is also preferably oriented at angle A relative to horizontal plane H. Angle A is between 5 and 85 degrees, preferably between 15 and 60 degrees and more preferably between 25 and 35 degrees. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 to 7 , aloading system 30 is provided for accessingbrew chamber 14.Loading system 30 includes anarm 32 that is connected to arail assembly 34 bylink 36 and returnspring 38.Arm 32 includesrunners 40 that are adapted to move alongrollers 42 onrail assembly 34 with the assistance of a lever assembly 44. Lever assembly 44 includes afirst lever 44 a and asecond lever 44 b. -
First lever 44 a includes acurved slot 46 that is adapted to receive apin 48 extending fromlink 36.Pin 48 is adapted to travel alongrail 50 ofrail assembly 34. The movement oflink 36 is limited by the position ofcurved slot 46. Movement offirst lever 44 a translates into movement ofarm 32 by allowinglink 36 to be retracted byreturn spring 38.Rail 50 includesseat 52 that is adapted to restrict movement ofarm 32 once it has reached the fully-retracted position. Aguide 54 is disposed in acorresponding recess 56 defined infirst lever 44 a for preventing fluid and air transfer lines from becoming pinched. -
First lever 44 a is connected to one end ofrack 59 with apin 62.Rack 59 engages amotion damper 60 to dampen movement offirst lever 44 a.Motion damper 60 is connected to railassembly 34. -
Second lever 44 b is pivotally connected tofirst lever 44 a atpin 66.Second lever 44 b supports aninjection system 68 for injecting a fluid intocapsule 16. Acover 70 is disposed over and secured tosecond lever 44 b to coverinjection system 68. - The operation of the loading system as it moves from an open position, with
arm 32 fully extended, to a closed position, witharm 32 fully retracted, is shown inFIGS. 5(a) to 5(f) and described in more detail below. - Referring to
FIG. 5(a) , loading system is disposed in a fully open position withcover 70 raised andbrew chamber 14 exposed and extended away fromhousing 12 to provide easy user access for loading or unloadingcapsule 16. - Referring to
FIG. 5(b) , downward movement ofcover 70 causes first andsecond levers Return spring 38 biases upper portion 36 a oflink 36 towardhousing 12. Pivoting offirst lever 44 acauses slot 46 to move towardshousing 12, which allowslink 36 to move towardshousing 12, thereby retractingarm 32. - Referring to
FIG. 5(c) , further downward movement ofcover 70 causes further pivotal movement of first andsecond levers Arm 32 continues to move towardshousing 12 until itcontacts seat 52, at whichpoint arm 32 is fully retracted. - Referring to
FIG. 5(d) , further downward movement ofcover 70 causes first andsecond levers nozzle 80 for piercingcapsule cover 82.Link 36 andpin 48 remain stationary andcurved slot 36 infirst lever 44 a begins to move relative to pin 48. It is noteworthy thatarm 32 is maintained in its fully retracted position during the entire capsule piercing process to avoid any sideward tearing ofcapsule cover 82. - Referring to
FIG. 5(e) , further downward movement ofcover 70 causes first andsecond levers nozzle 80 pierces capsule cover 82 whilenozzle seal 80 a pushes againstcapsule cover 82 to forcecapsule 16 downwards inbrew chamber 14 until piercingprobe 94 pierces the bottom ofcapsule 16.Latch 72contacts flange 74, forcinglatch 72 to rotate, compressinglatch spring 73. - Referring to
FIG. 5(f) , further downward movement ofcover 70 causes first andsecond levers flange 74. Oncelatch 72 engagesflange 74,loading system 30 is in condition for injecting fluid intocapsule 16 for preparing a desired beverage. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , upward movement of arelease tab 45 onsecond lever 44 b causessecond lever 44 b to pivot relative tofirst lever 44 a, compressinglatch spring 73 and causinglatch 72 to disengage fromflange 74. Further upward movement ofcover 70 causes corresponding movement ofloading system 30 in the reverse order as described above to removenozzle 80 fromcapsule 16 and extendarm 32 away fromhousing 12 to exposecapsule 16 for removal by user. - Referring to
FIGS. 7-9 ,injection system 68 includes anozzle 80 that is adapted for piercing acover 82 of acapsule 16 at a location that is offset from thecentral axis 84 ofcapsule 16. Preferably,nozzle 80 is adapted to piercecover 82 at a location that is lower thancentral axis 84 and most preferably at a location that is proximate to the lowest end ofcapsule 16. -
Nozzle 80 preferably includes anopening 88 disposed on one side ofnozzle 80 for injecting fluid along a path that swirls aroundcentral axis 84.Opening 88 preferably emits a spray of fluid in the direction of arrow S at an angle B away from theplane bisecting nozzle 80 andcentral axis 84. Angle B is between 10-60 degrees, preferably 20-40 degrees and most preferably 25-35 degrees. As shown inFIG. 8 , opening 88 preferably is configured to direct a spray of fluid that is directed at an angle E at least partially toward the bottom ofcapsule 16. Angle E is between 10-60 degrees, preferably 20-40 degrees and most preferably 25-35 degrees. The spray offluid exiting opening 88 has a vertical angle of spread C that is between 10-90 degrees, preferably 25-65 degrees and more preferably 35-55 degrees. As shown inFIG. 9 , the spray of fluid has a horizontal angle of spread D that is between 5-90 degrees, preferably 5-50 degrees, most preferably 10-20 degrees. - Referring to
FIG. 7 ,brew chamber 14 includes anupper portion 90 and alower portion 92.Lower portion 92 may be separated fromupper portion 90 for cleaning or repairing components of thebrew chamber 14.Lower portion 92 includes a dispensingsystem 94 such as a probe that pierces a lower portion ofcapsule 16. Preferably piercingprobe 94 is offset fromcentral axis 84 so that the lowest portion of capsule is pierced. Product that has been prepared withincapsule 16 then flows through anopening 96 in piercingprobe 94, through a dispensingnozzle 98 to user's cup (not shown).Opening 96 in piercingprobe 94 is preferably located on the side ofprobe 94, and more preferably on the side ofprobe 94 which is oriented towards the lowest part of the capsule to ensure maximum evacuation of the beverage from the capsule at the completion of the brewing cycle.Probe 94 andopening 96 are adapted for dispensing a beverage product fromcapsule 16. Alarger size probe 94 and/oropening 96 or an entirely different dispensing system may be utilized for dispensing beverages or other products from capsule 16 (such as products having larger sized insoluble ingredients or a viscous consistency). - Referring to
FIG. 10 , a schematic view of afluid transfer system 100 is shown.Fluid transfer system 100 includesfluid reservoir 18 as shown also inFIGS. 1 and 2 .Fluid reservoir 18 may be filled with fluid (typically water) through anopening 102 sealed withcover 104. Afluid level sensor 110, such as a magnetic float, identifies when the fluid level is below a designated level and signals that a refill is required.Sensor 110 will trigger an indicator (not shown) atcontrol interface 20 to indicate to a user that a refill is required. Alternatively,fluid transfer system 100 may be connected to the water mains, in whichcase fluid reservoir 18 is automatically refilled by openingwater inlet valve 106. -
Fluid transfer system 100 further includes afluid heating tank 114 for heating fluid to a desired temperature.Fluid heating tank 114 includes aheating element 116, atemperature sensor 118 andfluid level sensor 120. When the machine is first powered on,fluid level sensor 120 determines whether the fluid heating tank is filled to the minimum level. If not, it prompts the user to run an initialization sequence to fill thefluid heating tank 114. Thereafter, iffluid sensor 120 indicates that the fluid level is below a designated level it will activate a warning condition, preventing the initialization of a brewing cycle until the warning condition has been corrected. Alternatively, fluid may be heated through the use of an in-line instantaneous heater or by a phase-changing heat sink which is in turn heated by an electric heating element, or by these means used in combination with each other and/or in combination with a fluid holding tank and/or fluid heating tank. -
Fluid heating tank 114 is preferably filled to the top with fluid. Afluid transfer line 130 leads fromheating tank 114 to apressure relief valve 126.Pressure relief valve 126 is a 3-way valve that connects to a controlledbrew valve 127 by anotherfluid transfer line 130 and to a desired venting location (such as reservoir tank 18) by avent line 128. Controlledbrew valve 127 is another 3-way valve that is connected tonozzle 80 bytransfer line 130 and to avent line 129 that vents to a desired location such as tofluid reservoir 18. Controlledbrew valve 127 will open whenever a brew cycle is completed or suspended, in order to prevent pressure buildup due to heating offluid tank 114. Safetypressure relief valve 126 will open under any conditions that cause the pressure in thefluid heating tank 114 to rise above the set point, including fluid expansion due to heating, leaking or faultywater inlet valve 106, faulty controlledbrew valve 127 or fluid flow restriction at the exit offluid heating tank 114 or at some later point in the flow path during brewing. - When it is time to inject fluid into a
capsule 16,piston pump 122 may be activated to pump a designated amount of fluid intofluid heating tank 114 as measured byflow meter 124. A corresponding amount of heated fluid is thereby displaced fromfluid heating tank 114 throughfluid transfer line 130 to pressurerelief valve 126 and, provided that an excess pressure is not present, through anotherfluid transfer line 130 to controlledbrew valve 127 and, if an excess pressure is not present, then through anotherfluid transfer line 130 toinjection nozzle 80 for injection of fluid intocapsule 16.Fluid transfer line 130 will preferably remain primed with fluid for the next capsule. This fluid will cool somewhat if it resides in line for an extended period, sotransfer line 130 will preferably be designed so that the amount of cooled fluid is negligible compared to the amount of heated fluid provided from thefluid heating tank 114. -
Fluid transfer system 100 also provides the option of supplying non-heated fluid toinjection nozzle 80 through secondaryfluid transfer line 132. A chilled fluid supply (not shown) may also be incorporated instead of or as well as the non-heated fluid supply. Chilled fluid may be chilled using a refrigeration compressor, electric chiller, phase-changing material or other means, or by a combinations of these or other means. Non-heated fluid and/or chilled fluid may be provided on their own or mixed with each other and/or with heated fluid to produce a beverage having a desired temperature. This may be desired to produce a lower temperature beverage (eg warm instead of hot) or a cold beverage as preselected by user throughcontrol interface 20. Non-heated fluid fromfluid reservoir 18 or fromfluid inlet valve 106 is pumped through secondaryfluid transfer line 132 usingnon-heated fluid pump 134 and measured usingflow meter 124. In the case where fluid will be mixed to produce an intermediate temperature, this may be accomplished by alternatively running fluid pumps 122 and 134 and usingflow meter 124 to measure the respective volume of each fluid temperature. Alternatively, fluid pumps 122 and 134 may be run simultaneously with the volume of each fluid calculated from the overall flow rate as measured byflow meter 124, based on the known pumping flow rates ofpumps -
Fluid transfer system 100 further includes anair pump 136 for pumping a small volume of air throughinjection nozzle 80 following injection of fluid in order to clear the line throughinjection nozzle 80 and toclear capsule 16.Air pump 136 may also be used simultaneously or in sequence with the pumping of fluid in order to introduce air into the beverage where this is desired, for example to produce additional froth or crema, or to evacuate liquid between different stages of brewing to achieve desired beverage characteristics. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , a schematic view of an alternate embodiment offluid transfer system 100 a is shown. The same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown inFIG. 10 . -
Fluid transfer system 100 a does not includenon-heated fluid line 132 andnon-heated fluid pump 134. In all other respects,fluid transfer system 100 a is the same assystem 100 shown inFIG. 10 .System 100 a provides a simplified arrangement without the option of adding non-heated fluid throughnozzle 80. - Referring to
FIG. 12 , a reusable capsule adapted for use withmachine 10 in accordance with the present invention is shown generally at 140.Reusable capsule 140 includes a body 142 that is adapted to fit withinbrew chamber 14 ofmachine 10. Body 142 includes asidewall 144 that extends from anend wall 146 to anopening 148 to define aninterior space 150 for receiving ingredients (not shown) for preparing a desired product. Body 142 is preferably sized to define a space between the wall ofbrew chamber 14 andsidewall 144 ofcapsule 140. - A
cover 152 may be disposed overopening 148 to contain ingredients while product is prepared inbrew chamber 14. Cover 152 includes anannular inlet 154 that is offset from the centre axis ofcapsule 140 to receiveinjection nozzle 80 for injecting fluid intocapsule 140. Cover 152 may be secured to body 142 by aconnector 156 such as a hinge or a threaded connection. Inlet may includeopenings 158 configured to direct fluid in a circular swirling pattern around the centre axis of the capsule. Cover 152 may include aseal 160 to form a hydraulic seal betweencover 152 and body 142 of the capsule. -
Sidewall 144 includes at least oneopening 162 for permitting product to flow frominterior space 150 to brewchamber 14. Afilter 164, which is preferably a reusable filter but may be a disposable filter, may be disposed overopening 162 to filter ingredients from the prepared product. Preferably,capsule 140 includes a plurality ofopenings 162 covered withreusable filter 164 constructed using a mesh made of stainless steel, plastic or other materials, a multitude of small perforations in the capsule body, or other means.Endwall 146 ofcapsule 140 is constructed so as not to interfere with the dispensingsystem 94 ofmachine 10. - Referring to
FIGS. 13 and 14 , an alternate embodiment of nozzle is shown at 80 a as it pierces and injects fluid intocapsule 16. The same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in corresponding figures above. -
Nozzle 80 a includes anopening 88 that is adapted to direct fluid intocapsule 16 in the direction of arrow S along a downward path that is directed towards thecentral axis 84. This differs from the embodiment shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 where the fluid is directed along a path that swirls aroundaxis 84. -
Opening 88 is defined by a wall having afirst portion 88 a that extends generally parallel tocentral axis 84 and asecond portion 88 b that extends at an angle E relative tofirst portion 88 a. Angle E is preferably between 15 and 160 degrees, more preferably between 60 and 160 degrees, most preferably 120 degrees. - Referring to
FIG. 14 , it may be seen that fluid is sprayed intocapsule 16 along a path S that is directed towards thecentral axis 84. The spread of the spray (angle D) is preferably between 10 and 135 degrees, more preferably between 30 and 100 degrees, most preferably 70 degrees. - Referring to
FIGS. 15-17 , an alternate embodiment of a loading system is shown at 30 a. The same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in corresponding figures above. - Loading system 30 a includes a
locking system 170 comprising a lockingsolenoid 172 that is adapted to limit the upwards travel ofcover 70 to such an extent that it prevents any fluid from being ejected from the brewer ifcover 70 is opened while fluid is being injected intocapsule 16. Acover sensor switch 174 is used to ensure thatcover 70 is fully closed before allowing the user to initiate a brew cycle. Lockingsolenoid 172 is engaged by a control system 190 (as shown inFIG. 18 and described further below) as soon as the user initiates a brew cycle and is not disengaged until thecontrol system 190 determines that the brew cycle is completed or aborted.Cover sensor switch 174 is also used to detect when the user has openedcover 70 during a brew cycle, which will cause thecontrol system 190 to abort the brew cycle and, after a short delay of 2-5 seconds, disengage lockingsolenoid 172. - Referring to
FIG. 17 , a sectional view of thebrew chamber 14 portion of the loading system 30 a is shown. The same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in corresponding figures above. -
Brew chamber 14 includes a nozzle pressurerelief ball valve 180 and duckbill check valve 182 in communication withnozzle 80.Valves nozzle 80 exceeds a predetermined amount (preferably around 7 psi). This may occur for instance if fluid is being injected intocapsule 16 at a faster rate than fluid is being dispensed fromcapsule 16 through piercing probe 94 (due to a malfunction with piercingprobe 94 for example). - Referring to
FIG. 18 , a schematic view of an alternate embodiment of fluid transfer system is shown at 100 b. The same numerals have been used to refer to similar features as shown in correspondingFIGS. 10 and 11 above. - Fluid transfer system 100 b includes nozzle
pressure relief valve 180 and duckbill check valve 182 as discussed with reference toFIG. 17 above. The duckbill check valve 182 prevents any backflow of fluid and infusible materials (such as roast & ground coffee) into the brewer plumbing, which could impair the function (for example, by clogging of nozzle pressure relief valve 180). Nozzlepressure relief valve 180 relieves excess pressure from the system in the event flow is blocked or impeded at the injection nozzle, in the capsule or at theexit probe 94. Over-pressurization of the capsule is not desirable, as this could cause a failure of the capsule lid seal, leading to infusible material contaminating upper portions of the brew chamber, requiring significant cleaning effort by the user to return the machine to proper operation. Additional venting of excess pressure is provided at controlledbrew valve 127 and pressure-relief valve 126 (preferably set at around 11 psi). - Fluid transfer system 100 b further includes a
control system 190 for controlling the operation ofmachine 10 including the timing and amount of fluid to be dispensed intocapsule 16. The other embodiments offluid transfer system 100 described above and shown inFIGS. 10 and 11 would include a similar form ofcontrol system 190. - As shown,
control system 190 received inputs from machine components including fluid temperature andlevel sensors flowmeter 124. Control system also receives inputs fromcover sensor switch 174 as well as fromcontrol interface 20 and brew button 186 (which may be a separate physical component onmachine 10 or incorporated within control interface 20).Control system 190 transmits control commands to certain machine components based on inputs received and predetermined control logic such as the process logic described with reference toFIG. 19 below. As shown,control system 190 may transmit control commands to lockingsolenoid 172,inlet valve 106,heating element 116, fluid pumps 122 and 134, controlledbrew valve 127 andair pump 136. -
Control system 190 allowscapsule 16 to be injected with fluid in pulsed intervals in order to optimize the extraction of solubles from infusible materials. One example of a system for controlling the injection of fluid into a capsule is described and shown in U.S. Pat. No. 7,047,870 the subject matter of which is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference. - The
control system 190 will similarly adjust the timing & sequence of air injection into thecapsule 16, injecting air simultaneously with the fluid and/or after the fluid injection. The pulsing sequence of the fluid and air is adjusted by thecontrol system 190 to the optimal settings for the particular beverage type selected by the user. Pulsing is done using the fluid pumps 122 and 134 andair pump 136, with the timing being controlled by thecontrol system 190 based on the beverage selected by the user and the amount of water injected as measured by theflowmeter 124. For example, the user may select a hot chocolate beverage on thecontrol interface 20 andcontrol system 190 would then control the operation ofmachine 10 in order to inject predetermined amounts of air and fluid simultaneously to create a desired beverage with froth. Different control operations would be implemented depending on the beverage selected by the user on thecontrol interface 20. Thecontrol system 190 may also be adapted to control the strength of the desired beverage (such as coffee) according to user inputs by pausing the injection of fluid for a predetermined interval to allow optimized extraction. Thecontrol system 190 may also include a reader (not shown) adapted for reading an identification tag on the capsule (such as a barcode, microtag, RFID or other indicia) to identify relevant information concerning the capsule. Reader may then communicate withcontrol system 190 in order to control operation ofmachine 10 based on the information identified by reader. - Referring to
FIG. 19 , a flow diagram is provided showing aprocess 200 implemented bycontrol system 190 for preparing a beverage from acapsule 16 usingmachine 10 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
Process 200 includes aninitial step 202 of determining whetherbrew chamber 14 is closed based on inputs received frombrew chamber sensor 174. Ifbrew chamber 14 is not closed then process 200 will not proceed further. Process may optionally display a message on thecontrol interface 20 indicating thatbrew chamber 14 is not closed. - Once
brew chamber 14 is determined to be closed then process 200 proceeds to step 204 of displaying beverage selection options oncontrol interface 20. Process then proceeds to step 206 where a user may optionally input desired beverage selections usingcontrol interface 20.Process 200 then proceeds to thenext step 208 of prompting user to select the brew button oncontrol interface 20. Upon actuation of brew button,process 200 proceeds to thenext step 210 of determining whether the fluid temperature meets the requirements of the specific beverage selection based on inputs received fromsensor 118. - If the temperature selection does not meet the specified requirements then process proceeds to step 212 of displaying on
control interface 20 that fluid temperature is being adjusted. Typically, this involves heating fluid to a desired temperature. Once fluid is at the desired temperature then process 200 loops back to step 204 of displaying beverage selection options. - If
step 210 determines that the temperature selection does meet the requirements of the specific beverage selection then process 200 proceeds to step 214 of opening controlledbrew valve 127 and step 216 of activatingpump Process 216 includesoptional substep 218 of activatingair pump 136 and/or fluid pumps 122 or 134 according to the beverage selection as well asoptional substep 220 of pausing all pumps 122, 134 and 136 for a desired time period all in accordance with the beverage selection. -
Process 200 further includesstep 222 of determining the volume of fluid being pumped bypumps flow meter 124. If a predetermined amount of fluid has not been pumped during a predetermined time interval then process 200 proceeds to step 224 and deactivates fluid pumps 122 and 134 and displays an error message incontrol interface 20. Ifstep 222 determines that a predetermined amount of fluid has been pumped during the time interval then process 200 proceeds to step 226 of deactivatingfluid pumps air pump 136 for a predetermined time interval to clear any residual fluid withincapsule 16. Process then proceeds to step 228 of displaying in control interface that beverage preparation is complete. - While the above description provides examples of one or more processes or apparatuses, it will be appreciated that other processes or apparatuses may be within the scope of the accompanying claims.
Claims (20)
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US15/615,906 US20170265678A1 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2017-06-07 | Capsule machine and components |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US201361807887P | 2013-04-03 | 2013-04-03 | |
US201461928446P | 2014-01-17 | 2014-01-17 | |
US14/243,925 US9700171B2 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2014-04-03 | Capsule machine and components |
US15/615,906 US20170265678A1 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2017-06-07 | Capsule machine and components |
Related Parent Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/243,925 Division US9700171B2 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2014-04-03 | Capsule machine and components |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20170265678A1 true US20170265678A1 (en) | 2017-09-21 |
Family
ID=51653565
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/243,925 Expired - Fee Related US9700171B2 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2014-04-03 | Capsule machine and components |
US15/615,906 Abandoned US20170265678A1 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2017-06-07 | Capsule machine and components |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/243,925 Expired - Fee Related US9700171B2 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2014-04-03 | Capsule machine and components |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US9700171B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2981198A4 (en) |
KR (1) | KR20150136533A (en) |
CN (1) | CN105263375A (en) |
CA (2) | CA2905217C (en) |
WO (1) | WO2014161089A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN108497927A (en) * | 2018-03-14 | 2018-09-07 | 杭州易杯食品科技有限公司 | The method that capsule beverage mechanism makees tea-drinking |
Families Citing this family (52)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
FI125150B (en) * | 2013-10-16 | 2015-06-15 | Serres Oy | Emptying device, configuration and method for emptying the suction bag |
US20150327718A1 (en) | 2014-02-14 | 2015-11-19 | Remington Designs, Llc | Apparatuses and methods for solute extraction |
US10687655B2 (en) * | 2014-02-25 | 2020-06-23 | Newco Enterprises, Inc. | Beverage brewing device for brewing and removal of different sized beverage capsules |
US11039708B2 (en) * | 2014-09-29 | 2021-06-22 | Luigi Lavazza S.P.A. | Dispensing assembly for machines for the preparation of liquid food products |
EP3025623B1 (en) * | 2014-11-26 | 2018-07-04 | Quality Espresso, S.A. | Machine for preparing beverages |
US10531762B2 (en) * | 2015-02-17 | 2020-01-14 | Bedford Systems Llc | Cartridge holder for beverage machine |
US9844293B2 (en) | 2015-03-06 | 2017-12-19 | Spectrum Brands, Inc. | Apparatus for dispensing beverages |
NL2014557B1 (en) * | 2015-03-31 | 2017-01-06 | Bravilor Holding Bv | Beverage preparation device. |
WO2017016045A1 (en) * | 2015-07-27 | 2017-02-02 | 广东美的生活电器制造有限公司 | Beverage brewing apparatus and beverage machine having same |
CN204995246U (en) * | 2015-09-07 | 2016-01-27 | 环球炉业(深圳)有限公司惠州分公司 | Baking oven |
ES2939370T3 (en) | 2016-01-12 | 2023-04-21 | Freezio Ag | Dispensing system with cartridge holder |
CH712695A1 (en) | 2016-07-07 | 2018-01-15 | Mühlemann Ip Gmbh | One-serving pack for making a beverage from a beverage concentrate. |
NL2017285B1 (en) | 2016-08-03 | 2018-02-14 | Douwe Egberts Bv | System, apparatus, method, capsule and kit of capsules for preparing a beverage |
NL2017279B1 (en) | 2016-08-03 | 2018-02-14 | Douwe Egberts Bv | System for preparing a beverage |
NL2017277B1 (en) | 2016-08-03 | 2018-02-14 | Douwe Egberts Bv | Apparatus and method for preparing a beverage and system comprising the apparatus and an exchangeable capsule |
NL2017283B1 (en) | 2016-08-03 | 2018-02-14 | Douwe Egberts Bv | System and apparatus for preparing a beverage |
NL2017281B1 (en) | 2016-08-03 | 2018-02-14 | Douwe Egberts Bv | System for preparing a beverage |
NL2017284B1 (en) | 2016-08-03 | 2018-02-14 | Douwe Egberts Bv | System and method for preparing a beverage field and background |
NL2017278B1 (en) * | 2016-08-03 | 2018-02-14 | Douwe Egberts Bv | System, apparatus, method, capsule and kit of capsules for preparing a beverage |
AU2017323398B2 (en) * | 2016-09-09 | 2022-12-08 | Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. | Beverage machine with ergonomic handling |
WO2018048724A1 (en) * | 2016-09-09 | 2018-03-15 | Abbott Laboratories | Method of opening and preventing back flow during injection into a beverage capsule |
US10786109B2 (en) * | 2016-09-28 | 2020-09-29 | Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. | Single serve beverage dispenser for an appliance |
IT201600101508A1 (en) * | 2016-10-10 | 2018-04-10 | Gima Tt S P A | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR REALIZING ARTICLES IN CAPSULE |
AU2017359300B2 (en) | 2016-11-09 | 2022-03-31 | Pepsico, Inc. | Carbonated beverage makers, methods, and systems |
WO2018122055A1 (en) * | 2016-12-27 | 2018-07-05 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Device for making a beverage |
IT201700020604A1 (en) * | 2017-02-23 | 2018-08-23 | Bruno Bardazzi | Beverage preparation machine which uses pre-packed fillers suitable for this preparation |
CN110312453A (en) * | 2017-02-28 | 2019-10-08 | 雀巢产品有限公司 | Distributor with parallel distribution path |
FR3065866B1 (en) * | 2017-05-05 | 2019-04-19 | Seb S.A. | BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE HAVING A RECOVERABLE CONTAINER HOLDER |
EP3403546A1 (en) * | 2017-05-19 | 2018-11-21 | Tchibo GmbH | Brewing module and machine for making beverages |
USD853166S1 (en) * | 2017-05-26 | 2019-07-09 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Beverage machine |
USD853167S1 (en) * | 2017-05-26 | 2019-07-09 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Beverage machine |
CA3066879A1 (en) * | 2017-06-22 | 2018-12-27 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Beverage preparation machine with manually operated pump with flow control means |
RU2734472C1 (en) * | 2017-06-26 | 2020-10-16 | Фризио Аг | Beverage preparation device |
USD853770S1 (en) * | 2017-09-05 | 2019-07-16 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Beverage machine |
CN107831798B (en) * | 2017-11-15 | 2021-08-06 | 无锡鼎加弘思饮品科技有限公司 | Early warning system and early warning method for realizing pressure control by utilizing flowmeter pulse |
USD854364S1 (en) * | 2017-11-30 | 2019-07-23 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Beverage machine |
USD854365S1 (en) * | 2017-11-30 | 2019-07-23 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Beverage machine |
US10588447B1 (en) * | 2018-03-15 | 2020-03-17 | Nicholas J. Singer | Single-serve molded soluble coffee product |
US11375844B2 (en) | 2018-03-15 | 2022-07-05 | Nicholas J. Singer | Single-serve formed soluble coffee product |
US10463056B2 (en) * | 2018-03-15 | 2019-11-05 | Nicholas J. Singer | Single-serve liquid coffee concentrate |
US11708213B2 (en) | 2018-03-15 | 2023-07-25 | Nicholas J. Singer | Single-serve formed soluble coffee product |
IT201800004236A1 (en) * | 2018-04-05 | 2019-10-05 | SELF-CLEANING DEVICE FOR HOT DRINKS PREPARATION EQUIPMENT | |
CN112513587A (en) | 2018-05-10 | 2021-03-16 | 阿卡斯蒂制药股份有限公司 | Device for metering and dispensing viscous substances |
US10781093B2 (en) * | 2018-07-23 | 2020-09-22 | Cardomon International Limited | Liquid dispenser for dispensing water and a flavored beverage |
CN108703659A (en) * | 2018-07-23 | 2018-10-26 | 深圳市方正阳电器有限公司 | Leak through type capsule coffee machine |
US11103103B2 (en) * | 2018-09-24 | 2021-08-31 | Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. | Cold brewed coffee system in a refrigerator appliance |
US20210393070A1 (en) * | 2018-10-23 | 2021-12-23 | Novadelta - Comércio E Indústria De Cafés Lda | Systems of distribution of edible products with enhanced access dispositions and geometries |
KR20200051323A (en) * | 2018-11-05 | 2020-05-13 | 엘지전자 주식회사 | Beverage maker |
NL2022190B1 (en) | 2018-12-12 | 2020-07-03 | Douwe Egberts Bv | Air purge groove |
US20210127891A1 (en) * | 2019-11-05 | 2021-05-06 | Hong-Fan WEI | Beverage brewing device, brewing method, tubular container, and circuit system of beverage brewing device |
US20220240712A1 (en) * | 2021-02-03 | 2022-08-04 | Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. | Drip-resistant beverage dispenser for an appliance |
WO2023057612A1 (en) * | 2021-10-08 | 2023-04-13 | Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. | Beverage preparation machine with simple ergonomic opening-closure |
Family Cites Families (332)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2113715A (en) | 1936-03-25 | 1938-04-12 | Oswego Falls Corp | Container |
GB803486A (en) | 1955-02-08 | 1958-10-29 | Phillip Percy Spiselman | Improvements in and relating to a filtering medium for use in brewing beverages |
US2987221A (en) | 1957-08-29 | 1961-06-06 | Union Carbide Corp | Powder ejector assembly |
US3110121A (en) | 1958-12-19 | 1963-11-12 | American Can Co | Container |
AT239134B (en) | 1961-07-11 | 1965-03-25 | Guy John Olof Welin-Berger | A bag made from a woven or woven thread |
GB967577A (en) | 1963-03-14 | 1964-08-26 | Vendomatic Services Ltd | Method and apparatus for dispensing brewed beverages |
US3399806A (en) | 1967-05-01 | 1968-09-03 | Procter & Gamble | Delayed opening dispenser |
US3713936A (en) | 1971-02-01 | 1973-01-30 | Celanese Corp | Fabric molding |
US4101627A (en) | 1976-08-02 | 1978-07-18 | North American Systems, Inc. | Method of forming paper products |
US4131064A (en) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-12-26 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Tagging particles which are easily detected by luminescent response, or magnetic pickup, or both |
US4235160A (en) | 1978-06-21 | 1980-11-25 | Brown Company | Process for making filter cups |
US4220673A (en) | 1978-08-25 | 1980-09-02 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Low-temperature steam desorbate process for improved instant tea |
FI67168C (en) | 1980-02-18 | 1985-02-11 | Chinoin Gyogyszer Es Vegyeszet | FOER FARING AROMATISING AV TE OCH FOER AROMATISERING AVE ANVAENDBARA PRODUKTER |
US4306367A (en) | 1980-04-10 | 1981-12-22 | General Foods Corporation | Tamper resistant means for on-package peelable premium |
EP0047169A3 (en) | 1980-09-02 | 1983-01-12 | THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Single-serving packets of aromatized instant coffee and method of manufacture thereof |
IT1210982B (en) | 1981-02-03 | 1989-09-29 | Giuseppe Stefano Piana | DISPOSABLE CAPSULE, FOR THE PACKAGE OF WATER SOLUBLE PREPARATIONS IN DOSES, SUITABLE TO ALLOW THE PREPARATION OF HOT DRINKS IN GENERAL. |
US4559729A (en) | 1981-11-12 | 1985-12-24 | The Continental Group, Inc. | Container having prize indicia on the interior thereof |
US4440796A (en) | 1982-07-09 | 1984-04-03 | Societe D'assistance Technique Pour Produits Nestle S.A. | Cold soluble powdered tea extracts |
EP0145499B1 (en) | 1983-12-15 | 1989-04-19 | Ethyl Corporation | Infusion bag |
US4518639A (en) | 1984-03-26 | 1985-05-21 | Coca-Cola Limited | Game cup with game information under the rolled lip |
US4619830A (en) | 1984-08-02 | 1986-10-28 | Napier Edward D | Beverage filter unit and support |
ES2011013B3 (en) | 1985-11-11 | 1989-12-16 | Douwe Egberts Koninklijke Tabaksfabriek- Koffiebranderijen-Theehandel N V | A DISPOSABLE FILTER CARTRIDGE. |
DE3686883T2 (en) | 1986-05-28 | 1993-04-15 | Asahi Chemical Ind | MOLDABLE, NON-WOVEN TRAIN. |
DE3623952A1 (en) | 1986-07-16 | 1988-01-28 | Erich H Dipl Ing Woltermann | FILTER FOR PORTIONED BREWING COFFEE OR TEA |
US4728425A (en) | 1986-09-26 | 1988-03-01 | Sandvig Larry G | Coffee filter and annular retainer |
DE3715519A1 (en) | 1987-05-09 | 1988-11-17 | Jacobs Suchard Gmbh | TOP FILTER FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COFFEE BEVERAGES |
CH673082A5 (en) | 1987-10-01 | 1990-02-15 | Nestle Sa | |
US4983410A (en) | 1987-10-23 | 1991-01-08 | Southern Tea Company | Disposable expandable tea cartridge |
US4867993A (en) | 1988-02-08 | 1989-09-19 | Nordskog Robert A | Disposable beverage brewing chamber |
CH675819A5 (en) | 1988-06-10 | 1990-11-15 | Nestle Sa | |
US4865737A (en) | 1989-01-03 | 1989-09-12 | Mcmichael John R | Filter support for disposable coffee filters |
CA1269690A (en) | 1989-03-14 | 1990-05-29 | Peter Klein | Electrical apparatus useful to prepare a hot beverage |
US4996066A (en) | 1989-05-15 | 1991-02-26 | Hag Gf Aktiengesellschaft | Beverage flavoring cassette |
JP2930365B2 (en) | 1989-08-01 | 1999-08-03 | 山中産業株式会社 | Coffee filter material and coffee filter bag |
US5081819A (en) | 1989-12-04 | 1992-01-21 | Cloud Corporation | Method and apparatus for manufacture and packaging of filter packs for use in a brew basket |
CA2012891A1 (en) | 1990-03-22 | 1991-09-22 | Raymond J. Frise | Re-useable brewing filter |
US5076433A (en) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-12-31 | Howes James P | Prize delivery system |
US5897899A (en) | 1991-05-08 | 1999-04-27 | Nestec S.A. | Cartridges containing substances for beverage preparation |
US5298267A (en) | 1991-07-05 | 1994-03-29 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Coffee filter pack |
CA2061106A1 (en) | 1992-02-12 | 1993-08-13 | Rodney Lewis Baxter | Beverage preparing assemblies |
WO1993019998A1 (en) | 1992-03-31 | 1993-10-14 | Tokai Corporation | Ready-to-heat canned food |
CA2111991C (en) | 1992-07-06 | 2005-01-25 | Olivier Fond | A sealed flexible sachet and a method for its production |
JP3288439B2 (en) | 1992-08-19 | 2002-06-04 | 株式会社お茶の玉露園 | How to make powdered tea |
US5840189A (en) | 1992-09-16 | 1998-11-24 | Keurig, Inc. | Beverage filter cartridge |
US5325765A (en) | 1992-09-16 | 1994-07-05 | Keurig, Inc. | Beverage filter cartridge |
US5331793A (en) | 1993-01-25 | 1994-07-26 | Pophal Paul E | Apparatus for forming a coffee filter |
FI92868C (en) | 1993-07-07 | 1996-02-06 | Abb Installaatiot Oy | Method and apparatus for controlling the heat transfer in an air-exchange or air-conditioning system |
DE9318405U1 (en) | 1993-12-01 | 1994-01-27 | Schoeller & Hoesch Papierfab | Filter material |
CA2110666A1 (en) | 1993-12-03 | 1995-06-04 | Hsien-Jung Wu | Structure medicinal herb infusion dispenser |
US5632791A (en) | 1994-12-06 | 1997-05-27 | Bha Group, Inc. | Unitary filter cartridge |
US5464092A (en) | 1994-06-06 | 1995-11-07 | Seeley; Dennis H. | Container having an audible signaling device |
US5605710A (en) | 1994-06-06 | 1997-02-25 | Marathon Partners | Single cup disposable coffee brewing device |
ES2150959T3 (en) | 1994-06-17 | 2000-12-16 | Eugster Frismag Ag | FILTERING ELEMENT FOR EXPRESS COFFEE MAKERS. |
ES2132715T3 (en) | 1994-10-18 | 1999-08-16 | Bcd Mecanique Ltee | GAME WITH PROGRESSIVE JAR WITH GENERATION OF A RANDOM PRIZE. |
US5536290A (en) | 1995-02-17 | 1996-07-16 | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | Pleated cartridge filter attachment for top loading filter assemblies |
US5638740A (en) | 1995-02-24 | 1997-06-17 | Cai; Zhihua | Apparatus for brewing espresso and cappuccino |
DE19513600C5 (en) | 1995-04-10 | 2007-10-18 | Melitta Haushaltsprodukte Gmbh & Co. Kg | Filter for infused drinks, in particular coffee filters and method for producing such a filter |
GB2301021A (en) | 1995-05-22 | 1996-11-27 | London Teapot Company The | Container for storing and drying an infuser |
US5584229A (en) | 1995-08-14 | 1996-12-17 | Bunn-O-Matic Corporation | Reduced temperature coffee brewer |
GB2301015B (en) | 1996-03-12 | 1997-04-23 | Nestle Sa | Soluble coffee beverage product |
US6514555B1 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 2003-02-04 | Nestec S.A. | Articles of frozen confectionery containing inclusions, and manufacturing process |
US20030087005A1 (en) | 1996-10-10 | 2003-05-08 | Peter Baron | Drink flavouring straw |
US5896686A (en) | 1996-12-03 | 1999-04-27 | Howes; James P. | Multi-image prize award and method therefor |
GB9702857D0 (en) | 1997-02-12 | 1997-04-02 | Crompton J R Plc | Porous web material |
ES2134040T3 (en) | 1997-03-13 | 1999-09-16 | Braun Ag | FILTRATION DEVICE, FILTER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF THE FILTER ELEMENT THAT IS USED TO OBTAIN HOT DRINKS. |
US5923242A (en) | 1997-05-21 | 1999-07-13 | General Mills, Inc. | Prize announcement assembly and its manufacture |
US6220147B1 (en) | 1997-06-13 | 2001-04-24 | Affinitea Brewing Technologies, Inc. | Beverage preparation and layering device for an espresso machine |
US5957279A (en) | 1997-07-02 | 1999-09-28 | Howes; James P. | Prize delivery system |
US5866185A (en) | 1997-07-22 | 1999-02-02 | Burkett; Edward K. | Method and device for dispensing an ingestible soluble material for further dissolving in a liquid |
US5871096A (en) | 1997-10-08 | 1999-02-16 | Seville Flexpack Corporation | Concealed promotional message flexible packaging and method of making same |
US5971195A (en) | 1997-11-03 | 1999-10-26 | Taco Bell Corporation | Container closure containing game piece |
JPH11171249A (en) | 1997-12-10 | 1999-06-29 | Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd | Easily opening sealed container and manufacture of container main body used for container |
US5895672A (en) | 1998-01-13 | 1999-04-20 | Cooper; Barry Patrick Wesley | Product and process for preparing a tea extract |
CN1135196C (en) | 1998-10-29 | 2004-01-21 | 罗塞浦·卢索控股有限公司 | Bottle closure having means for mixing a predetermined close of an additive into a liquid |
EP1000574A1 (en) * | 1998-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Method and device for extracting a closed cartridge |
BR9916966B1 (en) | 1998-12-09 | 2009-01-13 | lid member for a food container. | |
US6142063A (en) | 1999-01-19 | 2000-11-07 | Keurig, Inc. | Automated beverage brewing system |
US6079315A (en) | 1999-01-19 | 2000-06-27 | Keurig, Inc. | Beverage filter cartridge holder |
US6082247A (en) | 1999-01-19 | 2000-07-04 | Keurig, Inc. | Apparatus for consecutively dispensing an equal volume of liquid |
US6223937B1 (en) | 1999-11-17 | 2001-05-01 | Kevin Schmidt | Portable dispensing bottle with dissolvable wax plug at inlet |
ATE541543T1 (en) | 1999-12-21 | 2012-02-15 | Procter & Gamble | MULTI-LAYER WEB COMPRISING AN APERIFIED LAYER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME |
GB0003355D0 (en) | 2000-02-14 | 2000-04-05 | Kraft Jacobs Suchard Limited | Cartridge and method for the preparation of whipped beverages |
US6645537B2 (en) | 2000-02-18 | 2003-11-11 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage filter cartridge |
US6607762B2 (en) | 2000-02-18 | 2003-08-19 | Keurig, Incorporated | Disposable single serve beverage filter cartridge |
US6589577B2 (en) | 2000-02-18 | 2003-07-08 | Keurig, Inc. | Disposable single serve beverage filter cartridge |
AUPQ687700A0 (en) | 2000-04-11 | 2000-05-11 | Barista Holdings Pty Ltd | Liquid beverage dispenser |
EP1149944A1 (en) | 2000-04-28 | 2001-10-31 | Toyo Boseki Kabushiki Kaisha | Hydrophilic polyester fiber and hydrophilic nonwoven fabric using the same and their production |
US6440256B1 (en) | 2000-06-20 | 2002-08-27 | Keurig, Incorporated | Method of forming and inserting filter elements in cup-shaped containers |
US6520070B1 (en) | 2000-08-16 | 2003-02-18 | James Heczko | Food packaging and preparation system utilized therewith |
ES2215565T3 (en) | 2000-09-15 | 2004-10-16 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | ELEMENT OF FOOD SUBSTANCE AND DEVICE RECHARGED TO RECEIVE IT. |
DE60009495T2 (en) | 2000-09-26 | 2004-08-19 | Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. | Pack for beverage preparation with extraction under pressure |
EP1203554A1 (en) | 2000-11-03 | 2002-05-08 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | Device for extracting food material stored in a reloading cartridge |
ES2224998T3 (en) * | 2000-11-28 | 2005-03-16 | Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. | PERCOLATION DEVICE. |
AUPR199300A0 (en) | 2000-12-10 | 2001-01-11 | Barista Holdings Pty Ltd | Liquid beverage dispenser |
DE20100166U1 (en) | 2001-01-05 | 2001-03-29 | Melitta Haushaltsprodukte | Portion pack for the production of a brewed beverage |
US6913777B2 (en) | 2001-02-12 | 2005-07-05 | General Mills, Inc. | Portable, side-by-side compartment container and method for separately storing and dispensing two consumable products, especially cereal and milk |
US6758130B2 (en) | 2001-03-16 | 2004-07-06 | The Procter + Gamble Co. | Beverage brewing devices for preparing creamy beverages |
US20030039731A1 (en) | 2001-03-16 | 2003-02-27 | The Procter & Gamble Co. | Beverage brewing devices |
US6832542B2 (en) | 2001-03-23 | 2004-12-21 | Nestec S.A. | Method and device for preparing a hot beverage |
US6606938B2 (en) | 2001-04-06 | 2003-08-19 | Keurig, Incorporated | Two step puncturing and venting of single serve filter cartridge in a beverage brewer |
US6708600B2 (en) | 2001-04-06 | 2004-03-23 | Keurig, Incorporated | Puncturing and venting of single serve beverage filter cartridge |
US6666130B2 (en) | 2001-04-06 | 2003-12-23 | Keurig, Incorporated | Baffle operated liquid heating and dispensing system for a single serve beverage brewer |
US6644173B2 (en) | 2001-04-11 | 2003-11-11 | Keuring, Incorporated | Beverage filter cartridge holder |
US6658989B2 (en) | 2001-04-11 | 2003-12-09 | Keurig, Incorporated | Re-usable beverage filter cartridge |
US6655260B2 (en) | 2001-04-11 | 2003-12-02 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage filter cartridge holder |
WO2002085170A2 (en) | 2001-04-18 | 2002-10-31 | Keurig, Incorporated | System for monitoring and controlling the operation of a single serve beverage brewer |
US7335387B2 (en) | 2001-04-27 | 2008-02-26 | Mars, Inc. | Methods, capsule and apparatuses for the production of foamed drinks |
US7063238B2 (en) | 2001-06-29 | 2006-06-20 | Robert Hale | Cartridge ejector for a beverage dispensing machine |
US6841185B2 (en) | 2001-10-19 | 2005-01-11 | The Procter & Gamble Co. | Flavored coffee compositions and methods of making the same |
WO2003055366A2 (en) | 2001-12-24 | 2003-07-10 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top |
CA2470363C (en) | 2002-01-10 | 2010-08-03 | Alfred Yoakim | Automatic device for the extraction of a substance |
CA2421128C (en) | 2002-03-14 | 2008-05-20 | Robert Hale | Beverage cartridge and filter assembly |
DE20221780U1 (en) | 2002-03-14 | 2007-10-18 | Caffita System S.P.A., Gaggio Montano | Portion capsule with a particulate extractable by water substance for the preparation of a beverage |
AU2003218799A1 (en) | 2002-03-28 | 2003-10-13 | Nexsol Technologies, Inc. | Sealed container for extracting liquid food and extractor of the sealed container |
US20040045443A1 (en) | 2002-06-19 | 2004-03-11 | Lazaris Nicholas G. | Disposable beverage filter package |
WO2004014739A2 (en) | 2002-08-08 | 2004-02-19 | Concept & Design Ltd. | A portable beverage preparation device and system |
US6992586B2 (en) | 2002-10-01 | 2006-01-31 | Novelis, Inc. | Methods of conducting promotional contests and beverage containers for use therein |
US7328651B2 (en) | 2003-01-24 | 2008-02-12 | Kraft Foods R & D, Inc. | Cartridge for the preparation of beverages |
US7067038B2 (en) | 2003-02-06 | 2006-06-27 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Process for making unitary fibrous structure comprising randomly distributed cellulosic fibers and non-randomly distributed synthetic fibers |
ITMI20030302A1 (en) | 2003-02-20 | 2004-08-21 | Adriana Brizio | CANS FOR THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF BEVERAGES THAT CAN BE USED ALSO FOR THE SYSTEMS PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES FOR EXTRACTION AND / OR INFUSION. |
MXPA05009346A (en) | 2003-03-03 | 2005-11-04 | Procter & Gamble | Liquid infusion pods containing insoluble materials. |
ITBO20030030U1 (en) | 2003-03-18 | 2004-09-19 | Segafredo Zanetti Coffee System S R L | CAPSULE FOR INFUSIONS OF COFFEE AND / OR OTHER PRODUCTS |
ITTV20030058A1 (en) | 2003-04-02 | 2004-10-03 | Hausbrandt Trieste 1892 S P A | SINGLE-DOSE PLASTIC CAPSULES FOR POWDER COFFEE AND SIMILAR. |
US6955116B2 (en) | 2003-06-13 | 2005-10-18 | Robert Hale | Beverage dispensing machine including cartridge ejector assembly |
EP1495702A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2005-01-12 | Nestec S.A. | Device for the extraction of a cartridge |
US6948420B2 (en) | 2003-07-22 | 2005-09-27 | The Coca-Cola Company | Coffee and tea pod |
DE60303629T2 (en) | 2003-07-23 | 2006-12-14 | Monodor S.A. | A process for making a beverage from a capsule and apparatus for such process |
ATE373438T1 (en) | 2003-07-23 | 2007-10-15 | Nestec Sa | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES WITH DIFFERENT QUANTITIES OF FOAM FROM CAPSULES |
US9332874B2 (en) | 2003-08-15 | 2016-05-10 | Newco Enterprises, Inc. | Beverage flavoring pod ejection system and method |
US7836818B2 (en) | 2003-08-19 | 2010-11-23 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N. V. | Beverage making device comprising a frothing member |
EP1510158A1 (en) | 2003-08-25 | 2005-03-02 | Nestec S.A. | Apparatus and method for the preparation of a beverage from an ingredient contained in a cartridge |
US20050051478A1 (en) | 2003-09-10 | 2005-03-10 | Basil Karanikos | Beverage filter cartridge |
DE10342416A1 (en) | 2003-09-13 | 2005-04-07 | Outlast Technologies, Inc., Boulder | filter material |
US7024983B2 (en) | 2003-10-10 | 2006-04-11 | Hp Intellectual Corp. | Brewing apparatus hot water control |
US7093533B2 (en) | 2003-10-10 | 2006-08-22 | Applica Consumer Products, Inc. | Brewing apparatus hot water discharge head |
US7017472B2 (en) | 2003-10-10 | 2006-03-28 | Hp Intellectual Corp. | Brewing apparatus water temperature control |
ATE395855T1 (en) | 2003-11-20 | 2008-06-15 | Steiner Ag Weggis | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MILK OR MILK FOAM DRINKS |
US7279188B2 (en) | 2003-12-01 | 2007-10-09 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule with foam conditioning feature |
US7165488B2 (en) | 2003-12-12 | 2007-01-23 | Keurig, Incorporated | Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer |
US7523695B2 (en) | 2003-12-12 | 2009-04-28 | Keurig, Incorporated | System for dispensing metered volumes of heated water to the brew chamber of a single serve beverage brewer |
DE102004002005A1 (en) | 2004-01-14 | 2005-08-11 | Schifferle, René | Portion capsule with ground coffee for making a coffee beverage |
DE102004002004A1 (en) | 2004-01-14 | 2005-08-11 | Schifferle, René | Coffee machine for brewing coffee powder packaged in a capsule |
US20090165228A1 (en) | 2004-01-16 | 2009-07-02 | Andrew Kilkenny | Cleaning Composition for Disposable Cleaning Head |
EP1557373A1 (en) | 2004-01-26 | 2005-07-27 | Tuttoespresso S.p.a. | A process, device and capsule for preparing beverages from a soluble composition |
US7047870B2 (en) | 2004-01-28 | 2006-05-23 | Grindmaster Corporation | Apparatus and method for brewing a beverage with a desired strength |
DE102004004834B4 (en) | 2004-01-30 | 2017-01-05 | BSH Hausgeräte GmbH | Coffee machine with a drawer for feeding a coffee pad |
US7490542B2 (en) | 2004-02-11 | 2009-02-17 | I.T.A.Ca S.R.L. | Cartridge for coffee and soluble products and relative method of producing a beverage and apparatus for extracting a beverage |
MY138658A (en) | 2004-02-20 | 2009-07-31 | Nestec Sa | System for dispensing short and long coffee beverages |
ITGE20040020A1 (en) | 2004-03-12 | 2004-06-12 | Termozeta Spa | Pre-packaged filler for espresso coffee machines, and dispenser group suitable for the use of this filler. |
MY142017A (en) | 2004-03-19 | 2010-08-16 | Nestec Sa | Composition comprising all essential nutrients of a fruit or a plant material with increased stability and bioavailability and process of forming the same |
US7387063B2 (en) | 2004-03-29 | 2008-06-17 | Javavoo, Llc | Beverage brewing system |
EP1609398A1 (en) | 2004-06-25 | 2005-12-28 | Nestec S.A. | Verfahren zum Verbessern der Produktion von Schaum während der Herstellung von Getränken ausgehend von einer Kartusche und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens |
US20060000364A1 (en) | 2004-07-01 | 2006-01-05 | Chiaphua Industries Limited | Coffee machine with creme production facility |
US20060246187A1 (en) | 2004-07-02 | 2006-11-02 | Egolf Vincent S | Food delivery apparatus and method of use |
NL1026834C2 (en) | 2004-08-12 | 2006-02-14 | Sara Lee De Nv | Prepare tea using a tea pad and coffee maker. |
EP1784344B1 (en) | 2004-08-23 | 2009-04-08 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule for preparing and delivering a drink by injecting a pressurized fluid into the capsule |
US8225961B2 (en) | 2004-08-25 | 2012-07-24 | Bunn-O-Matic Corporation | Multiple hot water dispensing system |
DK1700548T4 (en) | 2004-10-25 | 2019-02-11 | Nestec Sa | Beverage Production System |
DE602004031632D1 (en) * | 2004-11-11 | 2011-04-14 | Nestec Sa | Self-cleaning mixing head for milk drinks and machines with such a mixing head |
NL1028101C2 (en) | 2005-01-24 | 2006-07-25 | Sara Lee De Nv | Assembly for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption, rigid body of the assembly and method for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption with the assembly. |
AU2006210110B2 (en) | 2005-02-07 | 2012-04-19 | Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. | Device for preparing a drink from a capsule by injection of a pressurized fluid and capsule-holder adapted therefore |
EP1704803A1 (en) | 2005-03-22 | 2006-09-27 | Tuttoespresso S.p.a. | Beverage cartridge and system |
DE102005016297A1 (en) | 2005-04-08 | 2006-10-12 | Tchibo Gmbh | portion capsule |
ATE532722T1 (en) | 2005-04-29 | 2011-11-15 | Ipifini Inc | PROGRAMMABLE LIQUID CONTAINERS |
US10111553B2 (en) | 2005-05-23 | 2018-10-30 | Adrian Rivera | Package assembly for forming beverage pods |
US7377162B2 (en) | 2005-06-28 | 2008-05-27 | Keurig, Incorporated | Method and apparatus for liquid level sensing |
US7360418B2 (en) | 2005-06-28 | 2008-04-22 | Keurig, Incorporated | Method and apparatus for sensing liquid level using baseline characteristic |
MY148274A (en) | 2005-07-08 | 2013-03-29 | Dow Global Technologies Inc | Layered film compositions, packages prepared therefrom, and methods of use |
US8230776B2 (en) | 2005-08-02 | 2012-07-31 | Electrical & Electronics Ltd. | Brewing apparatus for preparing foam, froth or crema under low pressure |
US7640845B2 (en) | 2005-09-12 | 2010-01-05 | Keurig, Incorporated | Drain for beverage forming machine |
DK1767467T3 (en) | 2005-09-21 | 2009-08-10 | Illycaffe Spa | Insert containing a substance for extracting a beverage |
PL1767129T3 (en) | 2005-09-27 | 2009-04-30 | Nestec Sa | Extraction module for a capsule-based beverage production device |
ATE481906T1 (en) | 2005-09-30 | 2010-10-15 | Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv | SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE COMPRISING A DRINK MAKER AND A REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE MOUNTED IN THE BEVERAGE MAKER |
EP1772081A1 (en) | 2005-10-07 | 2007-04-11 | Cense d'Almez S.A. | Device for preparing an infused liquid |
EP1774878B1 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2008-01-23 | Nestec S.A. | Method for preparing a beverage from a capsule |
EP1785369A1 (en) | 2005-11-10 | 2007-05-16 | Nestec S.A. | Beverage ingredient containing capsule having several compartments |
DE102005058336A1 (en) | 2005-12-02 | 2007-06-06 | Tchibo Gmbh | portion capsule |
US7815955B2 (en) | 2005-12-19 | 2010-10-19 | The Folgers Coffee Company | Processes for controlling the strength of an extractable beverage |
NL1031177C2 (en) | 2006-02-17 | 2007-08-20 | Meccano Asia Ltd | Package for preparation of food product e.g. beverage, includes reservoir and mixing element which are produced monolithically by injection molding |
US7513192B2 (en) * | 2006-03-23 | 2009-04-07 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage forming device with opening/closing mechanism for a beverage cartridge receiver |
NL1032080C2 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2007-10-22 | Sara Lee De Nv | Interchangeable holder for use in an apparatus for preparing a drink suitable for consumption. |
ATE455053T1 (en) | 2006-05-17 | 2010-01-15 | Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv | DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR A BEVERAGE MANUFACTURER WITH A MOVABLE NEEDLE ELEMENT |
RU2454913C2 (en) | 2006-05-19 | 2012-07-10 | Конинклейке Филипс Электроникс Н.В. | Device to make drink from sterilised water and quick-dissolving product |
NL1031854C2 (en) | 2006-05-22 | 2007-11-23 | Drie Mollen Holding B V | Coffee bag. |
ES2322091T5 (en) | 2006-05-24 | 2015-09-11 | Nestec S.A. | Infusion device and capsule infusion system with a capsule holder to facilitate the introduction and removal of the capsules |
US20070275125A1 (en) | 2006-05-26 | 2007-11-29 | Catani Steven J | Method of delivering an active component to a liquid foodstuff in a container with a narrow opening |
US9555594B2 (en) | 2006-07-17 | 2017-01-31 | Dixie Consumer Products Llc | Disposable fluted paperboard plates and method of making same |
DE602006015459D1 (en) | 2006-07-24 | 2010-08-26 | Nestec Sa | Method for faster delivery of a short coffee extract from a capsule |
US7964230B2 (en) | 2006-08-04 | 2011-06-21 | The Coca-Cola Company | Method of sealing a pod for dispersible materials |
KR20090060295A (en) | 2006-08-25 | 2009-06-11 | 델리카 아게 | Means for penetrating portion packaging containing extractable material, device for extracting the extractable material contained in the portion packaging, and method for the production of said means |
ES2399098T3 (en) | 2006-08-30 | 2013-03-25 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule for the preparation of a drink |
ATE464821T1 (en) | 2006-09-07 | 2010-05-15 | Keurig Inc | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGES |
WO2008055845A2 (en) | 2006-11-10 | 2008-05-15 | Innostarter | Frothing liquid food |
ITMI20062209A1 (en) | 2006-11-16 | 2008-05-17 | Illycaffe Spa | INSERT FOR COFFEE MACHINE PORTAFILTERS, PARTICULARLY FOR EXPRESS COFFEE. |
FR2908970A1 (en) | 2006-11-28 | 2008-05-30 | Rolland Versini | Spherical disposable capsule for automatic beverage preparing and distributing machine, has conditioning envelope presenting spherical external shape to be pierced on any part of evelop's surface |
US20080142115A1 (en) | 2006-12-15 | 2008-06-19 | Niagara Dispensing Technologies, Inc. | Beverage dispensing |
KR20090121294A (en) | 2007-01-31 | 2009-11-25 | 샌즈 이노베이션즈 프러프라이어터리 리미티드 | A dispensing utensil and manufacturing method therefor |
GB2447024A (en) * | 2007-02-27 | 2008-09-03 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | A dispensing machine for hot or cold drinks |
ES2324630T3 (en) | 2007-03-06 | 2009-08-11 | Nestec S.A. | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FOOD LIQUID FROM A CAPSULE. |
EP2266446A1 (en) | 2007-03-29 | 2010-12-29 | Tchibo GmbH | System with a drinks dispensing machine and with portion capsules |
GB2449213B (en) * | 2007-05-18 | 2011-06-29 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | Improvements in or relating to beverage preparation machines and beverage cartridges |
US7910145B2 (en) | 2007-05-31 | 2011-03-22 | Marco Reati | Precharged ground coffee capsule, method for its production and apparatus for implementing said method |
CA2688378C (en) | 2007-06-05 | 2017-03-07 | Nestec S.A. | Single-use capsule for preparing a food liquid by centrifugation |
US8431175B2 (en) | 2007-06-05 | 2013-04-30 | Nestec S.A. | Method for preparing a beverage or food liquid and system using brewing centrifugal force |
US8180204B2 (en) | 2007-07-02 | 2012-05-15 | Brewl Technologies, Inc. | Hot beverage brewing apparatus |
US9907425B2 (en) * | 2007-07-13 | 2018-03-06 | Adrian Rivera | Reusable brewing cartridge |
US8225708B2 (en) | 2007-10-12 | 2012-07-24 | Food Equipment Technologies Company Inc. | Multi-beverage brewer with on-demand variable brew water temperature and method |
GB2454656A (en) | 2007-11-09 | 2009-05-20 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | A beverage cartridge |
ITFI20070267A1 (en) | 2007-11-28 | 2009-05-29 | Saeco Ipr Ltd | "INFUSION GROUP FOR THE PREPARATION OF DRINKS FROM SINGLE-DOSE PACKAGES AND MACHINE INCLUDING THE GROUP" |
DK2071988T3 (en) | 2007-12-18 | 2011-04-18 | Nestec Sa | Apparatus for the manufacture of a beverage having a removable injection element |
EP2430955B1 (en) | 2007-12-21 | 2014-10-08 | MDS Global Holding p.l.c. | A substance dispensing system |
US8685477B2 (en) | 2008-01-17 | 2014-04-01 | Enodis Corporation | Method for blending a beverage in a single serving cup |
PL2080454T3 (en) | 2008-01-18 | 2011-01-31 | Nestec Sa | Beverage machine and piercing member for an opening device of a beverage machine |
JP5636366B2 (en) | 2008-01-29 | 2014-12-03 | コーニンクラケ ダウ エグバート ビー.ブイ. | System and method for preparing a beverage |
ATE510459T1 (en) | 2008-02-19 | 2011-06-15 | Nestec Sa | FOOD CAPSULE |
WO2009114119A1 (en) | 2008-03-10 | 2009-09-17 | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters | Beverage cartridge |
CN101969823B (en) | 2008-03-14 | 2013-05-29 | 摩考菲股份公司 | Apparatus and capsule for making a drink |
US8142827B2 (en) | 2008-04-16 | 2012-03-27 | Georgia Crown Distributing Co. | Packaged bottle beverage having an ingredient release closure with improved additive release and method and apparatus thereof |
JP5341174B2 (en) | 2008-04-24 | 2013-11-13 | テコンセプト カンパニー エス.ペー.エール.エル. | Capsule, apparatus and method for making brewed beverages |
FR2930522A1 (en) | 2008-04-28 | 2009-10-30 | Rolland Versini | Spherical disposable capsule preparing method for e.g. automatic tea preparing and dispensing machine in enterprise, involves assembling water and air sealed conditioning semi-envelopes to obtain capsule having spherical outer shape |
RU2501727C2 (en) | 2008-04-30 | 2013-12-20 | Нестек С.А. | Sealed capsule, designed for containing beverage ingredients in it and equipped with membrane from inlet face |
US9668496B1 (en) | 2008-05-23 | 2017-06-06 | Food Equipment Technoloigies Company, Inc. | Method of brewing a beverage with an electric, automatic beverage maker |
US8815318B2 (en) | 2008-06-10 | 2014-08-26 | General Mills, Inc. | Packages for dispensing liquid and dry food |
US9199779B2 (en) | 2008-06-10 | 2015-12-01 | General Mills, Inc. | Packages for dispensing liquid and dry food |
DE602008002067D1 (en) | 2008-06-11 | 2010-09-16 | Gruppo Cimbali Spa | |
US20120070542A1 (en) | 2010-09-16 | 2012-03-22 | Starbucks Corporation D/B/A Starbucks Coffee Company | Instant beverage cartridges and methods |
CN101630504A (en) | 2008-07-17 | 2010-01-20 | 褚晓帅 | Novel method for marking keys and editing music scores for keyboard musical instrument |
IT1390883B1 (en) | 2008-07-31 | 2011-10-19 | Cometto | GROUP OF DRINKS FOR DRINKS |
US8151694B2 (en) | 2008-08-01 | 2012-04-10 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage forming apparatus with centrifugal pump |
EP2158828A1 (en) * | 2008-08-25 | 2010-03-03 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Device for frothing milk, comprising means for preventing blockage of an air restriction by milk residue |
CA2734689C (en) | 2008-08-29 | 2014-02-11 | Pepsico, Inc. | Post-mix beverage system |
WO2010066705A1 (en) | 2008-12-09 | 2010-06-17 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule for preparing a beverage by centrifugation in a beverage preparation device and device adapted therefore |
US8227000B2 (en) | 2008-12-18 | 2012-07-24 | Whirlpool Corporation | Liquid flow control and beverage preparation apparatuses, methods and systems |
US8133525B2 (en) | 2008-12-18 | 2012-03-13 | Whirlpool Corporation | Liquid flow control and beverage preparation apparatuses, methods and systems |
AT507834B1 (en) | 2009-01-29 | 2011-03-15 | System Gmbh K | PORTION CAPSULE |
CA2950519C (en) | 2009-02-17 | 2019-07-16 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | Coffee bean packaging cartridge and coffee beverage system including same |
IT1393007B1 (en) | 2009-03-12 | 2012-04-11 | Emmebielle S R L | MACHINE FOR THE PREPARATION BY MEANS OF DRINKS BY MEANS OF CAPSULES |
EP2230195B1 (en) | 2009-03-19 | 2018-04-25 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule with filtering insert for preparing a coffee beverage |
IT1395414B1 (en) | 2009-03-20 | 2012-09-14 | Lavazza Luigi Spa | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE, IN PARTICULAR COFFEE, AND PORTA-CAPSULE GROUP FOR ITS USE |
US20100263545A1 (en) | 2009-04-17 | 2010-10-21 | Curt Morgan | Gas capsule powered coffee brewer |
SG175793A1 (en) | 2009-05-05 | 2011-12-29 | Nestec Sa | Capsule for preparing a nutritional product including a filter |
US8474368B2 (en) | 2009-05-13 | 2013-07-02 | Curwood, Inc. | Mineral composite beverage brewing cup and cartridge |
IT1394284B1 (en) | 2009-05-21 | 2012-06-06 | Saeco Strategic Services Ltd | INFUSION GROUP FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES FROM SINGLE-DOSE PACKAGES AND MACHINE INCLUDING THE GROUP |
US9750370B2 (en) | 2009-05-29 | 2017-09-05 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Cartridge with filter guard |
CA2765323C (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2018-01-23 | Kon Euan Gerard Wong | System, method and capsule for preparing a beverage |
MX2011013550A (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2012-02-21 | Sara Lee De Bv | Method, system and receptacle for preparing a beverage. |
CA2764949C (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2017-02-21 | Sara Lee/De B.V. | Capsule, system and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption |
EP2367736B1 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2013-05-29 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | System and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage |
PL2442697T3 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2015-04-30 | Douwe Egberts Bv | System, apparatus and method for preparing a beverage |
KR20120030554A (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2012-03-28 | 사라 리/디이 비.브이. | Capsule, system and method for preparing a beverage |
EP2510843B2 (en) | 2009-06-17 | 2020-01-22 | Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. | System, capsule and method for preparing a beverage |
IT1397068B1 (en) | 2009-06-24 | 2012-12-28 | Swiss Caffe Asia Ltd | DRILLING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR CAPSULES FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES AND THE LIKE. |
TR200905555A1 (en) | 2009-07-17 | 2011-02-21 | Hareml�K Gida Dekorasyon Ve Ek�Pmanlari T�Caret Sanay� L�M�Ted ��Rket� | Turkish coffee machine. |
WO2011010262A1 (en) | 2009-07-23 | 2011-01-27 | Ethical Coffee Company Sa | Device for preparing a drink extracted from a capsule |
EP2456689B1 (en) | 2009-07-24 | 2013-04-17 | Ethical Coffee Company SA | Device for preparing a beverage extracted from a capsule |
CA2769028A1 (en) | 2009-07-30 | 2011-02-03 | Nestec S.A. | Beverage production machine with antivibration drip tray assembly |
CN104545474B (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2017-05-31 | 雀巢产品技术援助有限公司 | The capsule system of beverage is prepared by centrifugal process |
WO2011031294A2 (en) | 2009-08-28 | 2011-03-17 | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. | Beverage cartridge and method for beverage formation using filter aid |
ES2543097T3 (en) | 2009-08-29 | 2015-08-14 | Psr Profitable Strategic Redeployment Sarl | Envelope for the preparation of a drink |
RU2012116168A (en) | 2009-09-23 | 2013-10-27 | Нестек С.А. | CONTAINER HOLDER AND RECEIVER FOR CONNECTING THE CONTAINER TO THE MACHINE |
BR112012007796A2 (en) | 2009-10-05 | 2016-08-30 | Nestec Sa | cartridge extraction device |
PT2485629E (en) | 2009-10-05 | 2014-01-21 | Nestec Sa | Ergonomic capsule extraction device |
MX2012003932A (en) | 2009-10-05 | 2012-05-08 | Nestec Sa | Method for preparing a beverage from a beverage powder and apparatus for implemeting the method. |
IT1396016B1 (en) | 2009-10-15 | 2012-11-09 | Swiss Caffe Asia Ltd | INFUSION DEVICE FOR INFUSION AND SIMILAR CAPSULES, PARTICULARLY FOR ESPRESSO AND SIMILAR COFFEE MACHINES. |
DE102009049945A1 (en) | 2009-10-19 | 2011-04-21 | Krüger Gmbh & Co. Kg | Brewing device and method for extracting a portion capsule |
ITBO20090679A1 (en) | 2009-10-21 | 2011-04-22 | Gino Rapparini | PERMEABLE AND FILTERING CONTAINER CONTAINING HYDROSULUBLE OR COFFEE, TEA, TEA OR OTHER PRODUCTS SIMILAR TO OBTAIN HOT OR COLD DRINKS |
ITBO20100219A1 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2011-10-10 | Gino Rapparini | PERFORMANCE TO A FILTERING PERMEABLE CONTAINER OBTAINED BY THERMOFORMING FROM TAPE OF FLAT MATERIAL, CONTAINING HYDRO-SOLUBLE OR INFUSION PRODUCTS TO ACHIEVE DRINKS |
US20110185911A1 (en) | 2009-10-21 | 2011-08-04 | Gino Rapparini | Filtering permeable thermoformed container for beverage-making products with a flat rim |
GB2474679B (en) | 2009-10-22 | 2011-10-19 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | Cartridge for the preparation of beverages |
EP2745750B1 (en) | 2009-11-09 | 2017-07-26 | MDS Global Holding p.l.c. | Beverage brewing devices |
GB2475291B (en) | 2009-11-12 | 2012-03-28 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | Beverage preparation machines |
GB0920500D0 (en) | 2009-11-23 | 2010-01-06 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | A beverage composition |
PL2506745T3 (en) | 2009-12-01 | 2014-03-31 | Nestec Sa | Cartridge extraction device |
WO2011078841A1 (en) | 2009-12-21 | 2011-06-30 | Nestec S.A. | Device and process for producing pressurized water and their use for producing beverages |
JP2013514831A (en) | 2009-12-18 | 2013-05-02 | グリーン マウンテン コーヒー ロースターズ,インク. | Beverage forming apparatus and method using sonic energy |
ES2388892T3 (en) | 2009-12-18 | 2012-10-19 | Delica Ag | Device for preparing a drink and capsule |
IT1397492B1 (en) | 2009-12-21 | 2013-01-16 | Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv | INFUSION GROUP FOR BEVERAGES WITH A WASHING SYSTEM. |
JP5365531B2 (en) | 2010-01-19 | 2013-12-11 | トヨタ自動車株式会社 | Control device for internal combustion engine |
US20110183048A1 (en) | 2010-01-22 | 2011-07-28 | Ken Noble | Soluble Coffee Product |
DK2528485T3 (en) | 2010-01-29 | 2015-08-24 | Nestec Sa | CAPSULE AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A DRINK FOR SPIN IN A beverage preparation device |
WO2011094677A2 (en) | 2010-02-01 | 2011-08-04 | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. | Method and apparatus for cartridge-based carbonation of beverages |
DK2533672T3 (en) | 2010-02-08 | 2015-11-02 | Nestec Sa | PROCESS FOR THE SUPPLY OF A COFFEE DRINK FOR SPIN IN A beverage preparation device |
US8495949B2 (en) | 2010-02-12 | 2013-07-30 | Keurig, Incorporated | Apparatus for beverage formation with automated water delivery to heating tank |
WO2011102714A2 (en) | 2010-02-17 | 2011-08-25 | Sara Lee/De N.V. | A system for preparing a coffee beverage, ground coffee packaging cartridge for use with such a system, method of preparing a beverage by means of said system, and method of supplying ground coffee from said ground coffee packaging cartridge |
US20130059903A1 (en) | 2010-03-12 | 2013-03-07 | The Johns Hopkins University | Compositions and Methods for Characterizing Breast Cancer |
WO2011115925A1 (en) | 2010-03-13 | 2011-09-22 | Bunn-O-Matic Corporation | Single cup brewer |
DK2368466T3 (en) | 2010-03-24 | 2014-03-03 | Delica Ag | A device for preparing a beverage |
DE102010003637A1 (en) | 2010-04-01 | 2011-10-06 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Brewing head of a hot beverage preparation device, preparation device with a brewing head and actuating method therefor |
IT1399318B1 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2013-04-16 | Rapparini | CAPSULE WITH INTERNAL VERTICAL FLOW OF PRINTED FLOW FOR INJECTION OR FOR THERMOFORMING AND HERMETICALLY CLOSED TO OBTAIN EXPRESS TYPE OF INFUSIONS OR DRINKS FROM HYDROSULUBLE PRODUCTS AND ITS USING MACHINE. |
PT2571405E (en) | 2010-05-19 | 2014-06-11 | Nestec Sa | Beverage production system using capsules |
DE102011011204A1 (en) | 2010-05-28 | 2011-12-01 | Eugster/Frismag Ag | Brewing device for extracting a portion capsule, method for operating a brewing device and use of a brewing device |
CA2801236A1 (en) | 2010-06-09 | 2011-12-15 | Horizon Oilfield Solutions Inc. | A liquid contaminant concentrator apparatus and method of use |
US10071851B2 (en) | 2010-07-12 | 2018-09-11 | Robert Bao Vu | Apparatus and products for producing beverages, and methods for making and using same |
EA023862B1 (en) | 2010-07-14 | 2016-07-29 | Юнилевер Н.В. | Beverage brewing apparatus and method |
CN101889823B (en) | 2010-07-15 | 2012-11-07 | 美的集团有限公司 | Capsule brewing mechanism and capsule coffee machine with same |
FR2963332B1 (en) | 2010-07-28 | 2012-08-31 | Andre Luciani | MICROPOROUS OR MICROPERFORIZED FLEXIBLE COFFEE PACK |
CN103025215B (en) | 2010-08-13 | 2016-08-03 | 皇家飞利浦电子股份有限公司 | For preparing the brewing devices of food product |
EP2420374A1 (en) | 2010-08-20 | 2012-02-22 | Nestec S.A. | An in-mould labelled container |
US8361527B2 (en) | 2010-09-02 | 2013-01-29 | Keurig, Incorporated | Beverage cartridge |
US20120097602A1 (en) | 2010-10-22 | 2012-04-26 | International Paper Company | Biodegradable or compostable beverage filter cartridge |
CN103249335B (en) | 2010-11-09 | 2017-07-28 | 拉维特技术有限责任公司 | For modulating the system based on inner bag with formulated drink |
US8950315B2 (en) | 2010-11-15 | 2015-02-10 | Conair Corporation | Brewed beverage appliance and method |
US9155418B2 (en) | 2010-11-15 | 2015-10-13 | Conair Corporation | Brewed beverage appliance and method |
EP2457833B1 (en) | 2010-11-26 | 2013-05-08 | Swedish Match North Europe AB | Device for positioning of portion packets |
EP2645907B1 (en) | 2010-11-30 | 2014-06-18 | Nestec S.A. | Capsule for the preparation of a beverage in beverage production device |
GB2487393A (en) | 2011-01-19 | 2012-07-25 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | Kit, method and apparatus for preparing a chocolate beverage |
WO2012104173A1 (en) * | 2011-01-31 | 2012-08-09 | Nestec S.A. | Beverage production machine comprising features to facilitate capsule loading and unloading |
EP2481330B1 (en) * | 2011-02-01 | 2013-05-22 | Nestec S.A. | A barcode for a beverage preparation capsule |
US9469471B2 (en) | 2011-02-03 | 2016-10-18 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | Beverage capsule |
US20120258204A1 (en) | 2011-04-05 | 2012-10-11 | Kazushi Tsuji | Cold-Brew Green Tea Composition and Method of Brewing Cold-Brew Green Tea |
US9510705B2 (en) | 2011-04-13 | 2016-12-06 | Patrick J. Rolfes | Pre-packaged beverage brewer press |
US20120285330A1 (en) * | 2011-05-09 | 2012-11-15 | Eko Brands, Llc | Beverage brewing device |
ES2603575T3 (en) | 2011-05-26 | 2017-02-28 | The Richards Corporation | Universal espresso coffee machine |
US20120307024A1 (en) | 2011-06-02 | 2012-12-06 | Howes James P | Simulated product container with video message delivery system |
US20120312174A1 (en) | 2011-06-13 | 2012-12-13 | David Lambert | Single Cup Coffee and Tea Brewing and Ejection System |
TW201318564A (en) | 2011-06-15 | 2013-05-16 | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc | Beverage formation apparatus and method using vibratory energy |
TW201311198A (en) | 2011-06-16 | 2013-03-16 | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc | Compositions, systems and methods for portion-packaged soups and meals |
ITUD20110098A1 (en) | 2011-06-23 | 2012-12-24 | San Marco Spa | "CAPSULE FOR COFFEE PREPARATION" |
ITUD20110096A1 (en) | 2011-06-23 | 2012-12-24 | San Marco Spa | "METHOD FOR COFFEE PREPARATION" |
ITUD20110097A1 (en) | 2011-06-23 | 2012-12-24 | San Marco Spa | "COFFEE MAKING MACHINE" |
US9452879B2 (en) | 2011-07-26 | 2016-09-27 | Lbp Manufacturing Llc | Sealed beverage basket and method of making |
CA2788283C (en) | 2011-09-01 | 2019-11-26 | 2266170 Ontario Inc. | Beverage capsule |
ITTO20110819A1 (en) * | 2011-09-14 | 2013-03-15 | Lavazza Luigi Spa | DEVICE FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES AND ITS PROCEDURE |
EP2570059A1 (en) * | 2011-09-16 | 2013-03-20 | Nestec S.A. | A beverage preparation machine |
US20130068109A1 (en) | 2011-09-21 | 2013-03-21 | Christopher C. Pribus | Single serve beverage capsule including a mixing chamber with beverage media |
US20130084368A1 (en) | 2011-10-03 | 2013-04-04 | Karl Linck | Metering the Disposition of a Food Product into Cavities Forming a Pellet |
GB2499005B (en) * | 2012-02-02 | 2014-06-25 | Kraft Foods R & D Inc | Improvements in or relating to beverage preparation machines |
ITBO20120141A1 (en) | 2012-03-16 | 2013-09-17 | Aroma System Srl | CAPSULE TO GET DRINKS EXPRESS TYPE AND METHOD OF OBTAINING ESPRESSO DRINKS |
CA2876920C (en) | 2012-06-22 | 2016-08-23 | Touch Coffee & Beverages, Llc | Beverage brewing system |
US20140013958A1 (en) | 2012-07-12 | 2014-01-16 | Select Brands, Inc. | Hybrid coffee maker with multiple brewing modes |
CA2822791C (en) | 2012-08-03 | 2020-03-31 | 1675119 Ontario Inc. | Beverage cartridge with separating elements |
US8960078B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2015-02-24 | Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. | Reusable beverage cartridge |
-
2014
- 2014-04-03 CA CA2905217A patent/CA2905217C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2014-04-03 CA CA2943914A patent/CA2943914C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2014-04-03 KR KR1020157031193A patent/KR20150136533A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2014-04-03 US US14/243,925 patent/US9700171B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2014-04-03 CN CN201480031907.2A patent/CN105263375A/en active Pending
- 2014-04-03 EP EP14779791.4A patent/EP2981198A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2014-04-03 WO PCT/CA2014/050332 patent/WO2014161089A1/en active Application Filing
-
2017
- 2017-06-07 US US15/615,906 patent/US20170265678A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN108497927A (en) * | 2018-03-14 | 2018-09-07 | 杭州易杯食品科技有限公司 | The method that capsule beverage mechanism makees tea-drinking |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CA2943914C (en) | 2018-11-06 |
WO2014161089A1 (en) | 2014-10-09 |
CA2905217C (en) | 2016-11-08 |
EP2981198A4 (en) | 2016-11-16 |
KR20150136533A (en) | 2015-12-07 |
CA2905217A1 (en) | 2014-10-09 |
US9700171B2 (en) | 2017-07-11 |
US20140299000A1 (en) | 2014-10-09 |
CA2943914A1 (en) | 2014-10-09 |
CN105263375A (en) | 2016-01-20 |
EP2981198A1 (en) | 2016-02-10 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US9700171B2 (en) | Capsule machine and components | |
JP6126686B2 (en) | Raw material capsules for beverage preparation | |
US10405690B2 (en) | Single serve brewing machine | |
US6904840B1 (en) | Brewer apparatus with improved tray assembly | |
JP5414690B2 (en) | Beverage preparation device comprising a detachable injection member | |
US9474405B2 (en) | Cartridge with crema generating septum and method using same | |
EP2847100B1 (en) | An ingredient capsule for beverage preparation | |
US9167933B2 (en) | Beverage preparation machines | |
CN104168803B (en) | There is the beverage preparing machine of cleanable brewing head | |
US20130004629A1 (en) | Single cup brewer | |
US20150216350A1 (en) | Food preparation machine with safety feature | |
WO2014143590A9 (en) | Delayed fill of beverage machine heater tank | |
US20200253414A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for adjusting brew parameters during dispensing | |
US20220330745A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for over ice brewing | |
JP2006158772A (en) | Coffee beverage-making apparatus |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: 2266170 ONTARIO INC., CANADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:HANNESON, SCOTT JEFFREY;PFEIFER, THOMAS JOSEPH;SIGNING DATES FROM 20170331 TO 20170606;REEL/FRAME:042626/0254 |
|
STPP | Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general |
Free format text: DOCKETED NEW CASE - READY FOR EXAMINATION |
|
STPP | Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general |
Free format text: NON FINAL ACTION MAILED |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA Free format text: SECOND AMENDMENT TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:2266170 ONTARIO INC.;REEL/FRAME:049586/0518 Effective date: 20190619 |
|
STPP | Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general |
Free format text: RESPONSE TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION ENTERED AND FORWARDED TO EXAMINER |
|
STPP | Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general |
Free format text: NON FINAL ACTION MAILED |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |