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20080226783 | Device Method and System for the Application of Content on to the Surface of a Beverage - In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a content application device for applying content onto the surface of a beverage. The device may include a contenting application head adapted to apply content by agitating the surface of the beverage in a pattern correlated to the content The device may further include a digital controller adapted to receive a content specific signal and to issue control signals to the content application head, such that the content application head is actuated to apply the content onto the surface of the beverage. According to some further embodiments of the present invention, the device according to may include a content application head which is adapted to agitate the surface of the beverage by applying drops of the beverage onto the surface of the beverage or onto the surface of a froth on the beverage. | 09-18-2008 |
20090317519 | Beverage displaying an edible printed design image thereupon, and a method for production thereof - The present invention discloses a beverage displaying a printed design image upon a foamed portion of the beverage. The invention further discloses a device and method for same. In the invention, an automated printer is used, comprising a movable printing head, loaded with an edible liquid ink, to print a design of interest upon the beverage foam. In some embodiments, the beverage is coffee and the liquid ink is a second coffee essence. The invention additionally discloses business methods comprising printing an advertisement upon a foamed portion of a beverage, or selling a beverage displaying a printed image upon a foamed portion of the beverage. | 12-24-2009 |
20100291278 | EDIBLE COLORING COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a liquid coloring composition comprising of a coffee solution or coffee extract and an ink vehicle. The coloring composition is suitable for use as an ink in a non-impact printing device, including an ink jet type printer. The composition is composed of edible components. The invention further provides a process for applying a design to a food substrate, comprising of providing a non-impact printing device, wherein the ink cartridge or external container contains the coloring composition of the invention. | 11-18-2010 |
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20090007350 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH RESILIENT HEAD SECTION - A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to the neck. The head includes a first carrier coupled to the head and operatively connected to a drive mechanism for moving the first carrier in a first path of motion. The first carrier has at least one of a plurality of bristles and elastomeric cleaning members extending outwardly therefrom to deliver oral care benefits to the user. The head also includes a second carrier coupled to the head. The second carrier is formed of an elastomeric material and has at least one of a plurality of bristles and elastomeric cleaning members extending outwardly from an upper surface thereof. The second carrier is constructed so that upon application of a force to the upper surface thereof, the second carrier moves in a second path of motion that is different from the first path of motion. | 01-08-2009 |
20090025157 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH KINETIC PLATE - A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to neck. The head includes a first carrier that is coupled to the head and is operatively connected to a first drive for moving the first carrier in a first direction. The first carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. The head also includes a second carrier that is coupled to the head and is in selective engagement with a protrusion extending in a recess defined by the first carrier to impart movement in a second direction. The second carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. In an exemplary embodiment, the first carrier oscillates in a rotational direction and the second carrier moves in a direction parallel to the head. | 01-29-2009 |
20090025158 | Toothbrush with Kinetic Plate - A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to neck. The head includes a first carrier that is coupled to the head and is operatively connected to a first drive for moving the first carrier in a first direction. The first carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. The head also includes a second carrier that is coupled to the head and is in selective engagement with a protrusion extending in a recess defined by the first carrier to impart movement in a second direction. The second carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom, in an exemplary embodiment, the first carrier oscillates in a rotational direction and the second carrier moves in a direction parallel to the head. | 01-29-2009 |
20090049626 | POWERED TOOTHBRUSH - A powered toothbrush refill head combines a typical round oscillating or primary tuft block which oscillates in a rotational manner with a secondary tuft block. The secondary tuft block may be oscillated in a rotational manner or may oscillate linearly back and forth in the same direction as the handle of the toothbrush. The secondary tuft block could be in the form of a pair of side by side plates mounted on the head adjacent to the round oscillating block. The invention could also be practice where the secondary tuft block is in the form of a plurality of sets of rows of bristles mounted for back and forth movement in a direction perpendicular to the handle. | 02-26-2009 |