| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 099302000 | Force feed infusor | 39 |
| 20080229933 | Machine for Preparing an Infusion - A machine for preparing an infusion includes: an infusion chamber ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080282899 | Equipment for the Production of a Hot Beverage - An equipment for the production of a hot beverage comprises a boiler, a collection container being associated to the boiler and means for defining a connection path from the boiler to the collection container comprising means for limiting the pressure drop experienced by a liquid contained in the boiler that, when the boiler is heated, rises up along the path to the collection container. A housing chamber for a powdered or ground ingredient is defined by a container for the powdered or ground ingredient, being inserted in the open mouth of the boiler, and a bottom of the collection container. A bottom of the container moves along side walls of the container between a rest position, corresponding to a non-assembled configuration of the equipment, and a working position, corresponding to an assembled configuration of the equipment. The bottom of the collection container is provided with a plurality of openings for the liquid to pass therethrough and being configured such that the void/full ratio is greater than 5%. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080289509 | BEVERAGE DEVICE FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE WITH A FOAM LAYER ON TOP - A beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top, comprising foaming means for generating foam from said beverage, said foaming means comprising at least one inlet opening ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080295698 | Drink Machine - The invention provides a thermally-actuated pump for use in a hot drink maker The pump comprises a thermal actuator ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080295699 | Beverage Maker, And Pump Unit And Cartridge For Use In A Beverage Maker - A pump unit ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080302252 | Portable Brewing Device and Method of Making and Operating - A portable brewing device is provided for brewing a hot beverage such as espresso that includes a compressed gas container communicating with a pressure regulator that is configured to control the pressure of gas released from the compressed gas container. A release switch is configured to communicate with pressure regulator and configured to release pressure controlled gas when actuated by a user. A water vessel is configured to receive the pressure controlled gas when the switch is actuated by a user. A mixing vessel can hold a brew substance and is configured to communicate with the water vessel and also configured to receive water from the water vessel to pass through the brew substance when pressure is released from the gas container through the pressure regulator. An outlet is configured to release a brewed product produced from water flowing through the brew substance contained in the mixing vessel when brewing. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080314257 | Beverage Making Device Comprising a Brewing Chamber and Pressure Release Means - A beverage making device comprising a brewing chamber for enclosing a pad containing a substance from which the beverage is brewed. A water supply conduit is present between pumping means and the brewing chamber. The brewing chamber has an outlet having an orifice through which the brewed beverage can leave the brewing chamber. A portion of the wall of the brewing chamber is stationary and the other portion of the wall can move away from the stationary part in order to open the brewing chamber Means ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090071344 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING COFFEE WITH A FINE-BUBBLE FROTH LAYER, IN PARTICULAR CAPPUCCINO - An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, such as coffee or cappuccino, provided with a beverage unit for dispensing a beverage under pressure, at least one nozzle to which the beverage is fed under pressure to generate a jet of the beverage, a buffer reservoir for collecting the jet of the beverage so that, in use, a liquid level of the beverage is created in the buffer reservoir into which the jet squirts to obtain the fine-bubble froth layer and an outlet path for discharging the beverage with the fine-bubble froth layer from the buffer reservoir, wherein the outlet path is provided with at least one siphon which comes into action for discharging the beverage from the buffer reservoir via the siphon when the liquid level in the siphon exceeds a predetermined height. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090173237 | BREWING APPARATUS FOR PREPARING FOAM, FROTH OR CREMA UNDER LOW PRESSURE - The present invention pertains to a brewing filter apparatus capable of preparing foam, froth, or crema, particularly for coffee beverages, under low pressure. The apparatus can operate at pressures below 15 bar and as low as 1-3 bar. The apparatus comprises a mesh cover, coarse filter, fine filter, large 0-ring, coffee container, small 0-ring, and foam maker having two opposing holes. The holes have a diameter in the range of 0.3 to 1 mm. The crema is created by the turbulent contacting of two opposing jets of coffee, which enter the foam maker through the two opposing holes. To further increase agitation and the surface area for contact, a stainless steel wire mesh may be situated in the center of the foam maker directly in the path of and in between the opposing jets of coffee to facilitate the formation of more crema. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090199721 | Single cup coffee brewer - A single cup brewer for use in brewing coffee or the like with water in the cup. The brewer comprises a chamber formed by a deformable elastic cover and a base, the cover being attachable to and detachable from the base to form the chamber. The base is adapted to rest on the cup and to support a filter for supporting the coffee within the chamber. The user successively deforms and releases the cover to cause water in the cup to move repeatedly from the cup through the filter and coffee into the chamber and back to the cup again to complete the brewing process. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100011966 | Apparatus for Preparing an Infusion - The invention relates to an appliance including an infusion chamber having an opening for receiving a fill, a closure part for said chamber, a water container connected to the chamber, pressurizing means for delivering air into the container, and control means suitable for causing a certain volume of water to be delivered from said container into said chamber, said pressurizing means being connected to a compression chamber that is arranged between said pressurizing means and said container and that includes inlet and outlet isolation means. According to the invention, with the water container full and the outlet isolation means including the control means, the control means is suitable for causing the compressed air to expand suddenly in the container and to flow with a curve of decreasing pressure. The invention is applicable to appliances for household use. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100018407 | Thermostatic brewing mechanism with a structure for adjusting volume or concentration of a beverage obtained thereby - A brewing mechanism has a pump, a pipe assembly, a boiler, a supply pipe, a heat exchanger, a feed pipe, a hot water pipe, a brewing group, thermoregulating group and a filling group. The pipe assembly and the supply pipe both connect to the pump. The boiler is connected to the supply pipe. The heat exchanger is mounted through the boiler. The feed pipe is mounted between the heat exchanger and pipe assembly. The hot water pipe connects to the heat exchanger and the brewing group. The thermoregulating group is mounted between the brewing group and the pipe assembly. The filling group connects to the pipe assembly and has an outlet to allow water from pipe assembly flow out. The brewing mechanism is convenient to obtain a beverage thermostatically and to adjust volume or concentration of the beverage. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100024658 | BEVERAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - A beverage forming apparatus includes a storage tank, and a centrifugal pump having an inlet connected to the storage tank by a supply conduit. The centrifugal pump may include a priming vent located below a full level of the storage tank and permit air to vent as liquid primes the pump. A metering tank may have an inlet connected to the centrifugal pump by a pump conduit, and an outlet connected to a brew chamber that forms a beverage using liquid received from the metering tank. In one embodiment, a flow control valve, such as a check valve, may be provided in the pump conduit to allow flow from the pump to the metering tank, but resist flow in reverse. In another embodiment, a vent valve in the pump conduit may be arranged to vent at least a portion of the pump conduit, e.g., to ambient air pressure. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100139495 | Valve for Cappuccino Maker - The present invention concerns a valve for a home cappuccino maker of the type comprising a boiler and a collector having a column. The valve comprises a valve body, coupling means suitable for fixing the valve to coupling means of the column, and a shutter mobile between a closed position and an open position of a duct. The valve also comprises a basket suitable for cooperating with the coupling means of the column and with the shutter. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100154651 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100162899 | PORTABLE BREWING APPARATUS - A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100192782 | COFFEE MACHINE - A coffee machine ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300300 | CONTROL DEVICE HAVING A PERISTALTIC VALVE FOR A DRINK PREPARING MACHINE - A drink preparing machine that includes a tank, a water supply system having at least a section for heated water and a section for unheated water, a pump for conveying water from the tank through the supply system as far as a module for preparing the drink, and a valve device arranged so as to control the selective opening and closing of the supply system sections. The valve device is a peristaltic system that includes a compression member for compressing a tube of each supply system section and acting under the effect of an elastic return member. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110041702 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COFFEE EXTRACT HAVING A STRUCTURE FACILITATING PERFORATION FOR INJECTION OF WATER - A capsule for the preparation of a coffee extract from coffee contained therein and hot water injected under pressure in the capsule by a water injection device. The capsule has a frusto-conical body with a rim, sidewall, and an inlet wall and a lower delivery wall sealed to the rim and contains a predosed amount of coffee. The inlet wall may have a flat or convex portion and a structure in relief or in recess arranged for facilitating penetration of blades belonging to the injection device and extending on a substantially circular path of predetermined radius R | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110113971 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a beverage preparation device having a water circulation system that includes a water source with an outlet, a pump with a support member for holding and securing the pump in the device, and an integral water conduit having an inlet and outlet for guiding water from the water source to the pump. The conduit outlet is connected to the pump and the water source outlet is connected to the water conduit inlet via an annular sealing member that forms an integral protruding portion of one of the conduit inlet or the source outlet. The pump support is integral with the water conduit, in particular with the conduit outlet. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120017767 | MACHINE FOR PREPARING COFFEE - A Machine for preparing coffee comprising a infusion chamber to house at least a coffee dose, and means for feeding pressurized water to said infusion chamber, said means comprising a cylinder and plunger assembly, said plunger defining inside the cylinder a chamber to house a preset quantity of water, and said plunger being able to accumulate, in an active position, potential energy capable of being transmitted as a pressure to the water of said chamber, when said plunger contacts, in said active position, with the water of said chamber. It is characterized in that said infusion chamber is placed adjacent below the water chamber of said cylinder, both chambers including at least one hole through which, once opened, passes the pressurized water to said infusion chamber, said plunger moving back to the rest position inside said chamber as pressurized water is fed through said hole. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120037009 | BOILER FOR A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - A boiler for a machine for preparing beverages, wherein a fluid is brought to a pressure of at least 8 bars, including at least one diffuser ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120125205 | Electrical Appliance for Preparing, Storing and Dispensing Hot Beverages - A hot beverage maker produces a brewed beverage in a sealed infusion compartment. An air pump and selector establish a first flow path by which a pressure differential established by the air pump displaces water from a container, through a heater to the infusion compartment and then to a brewed beverage container. A second flow path produces a pressure in the brewed beverage container that displaces brewed beverage out a delivery spout. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130133525 | INFUSION UNIT FOR A MACHINE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES - The present invention relates to an infusion unit forming a hollow inner space that receives inserted elements, characterised in that it consists of a reinforcement belt that defines the hollow inner space of the infusion unit, said belt including means for taking up the forces generated while infusing on at least one inserted element, the reinforcement belt further including receiving means for each of said elements. The invention also relates to a machine container as well as to a machine with one such infusion unit, and similarly to a method for assembling at least one element to be inserted into an infusion unit. The invention can be used in all types of infusion machines, in particular EXPRESSO coffee machines. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20140137749 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A beverage making device is disclosed, for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption with a fine-bubble top cream layer. The device comprises a beverage unit ( | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150374164 | Beverage Dispenser - A beverage dispenser, in which a filter is arranged between the lower end of a brewing chamber and the upper end of a fluid receptacle, and a beverage brewed by supplying a raw material and water to the chamber and filtered by the filter is received in the fluid receptacle, and is thereafter delivered to a cup along a beverage path. The beverage dispenser includes a pump arranged partway along the beverage path, and that reduces a pressure in the fluid receptacle to draw the beverage from the chamber, and delivers it to the cup. A predetermined quantity of the raw material and a first quantity of water are supplied to the chamber, and thereafter, during the delivering of beverage, a second quantity of water is supplied to the chamber, so that without interruption, the beverage is delivered to and served in the cup C. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160037959 | ADJUSTABLE PERCOLATION DEVICE AND PRESSURE PERCOLATION DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - An adjustable percolation device and a pressure percolation device including the same are provided to overcome the inconveniences of usage in conventional technologies. The adjustable percolation device includes a first container, configured with an adjusting plate; a second container, configured with a filter and movably connected to the first container; and an inner cup, having a cup wall and a cup bottom configured with a plurality of second slits corresponding to a plurality of first slits. The pressure percolation device including the adjustable percolation device further includes a pressure unit having a sealing portion, wherein an edge of the sealing portion attaches to an inner edge of the cup wall. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20140290495 | PIVOTALLY CLOSING BEVERAGE INGREDIENT HOLDER WITH A LOCK - A receptacle holding unit ( | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140326142 | CENTRIFUGAL BREWING MACHINE WITH FLOW COLLECTING ASSEMBLY - Centrifugal brewing machine ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150305546 | BEVERAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE USING CENTRIFUGATION FOR EXTRACTING A LIQUID COMPRISING HEAT LOSS COMPENSATING MEANS - Beverage production device for preparing a liquid extract by interaction between a liquid and food ingredients to form the liquid extract by effect of centrifugation of the liquid passing through the ingredients comprising: a brewing unit ( | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150327710 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR CLOSING A RECEPTACLE HOLDER - A receptacle holding unit ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150327711 | DOUBLE RAMP FOR CLOSING A RECEPTACLE HOLDER - A receptacle holding unit ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100083844 | Brewing unit for a coffee machine and coffee machine comprising such a brewing unit - A brewing unit ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110146499 | BEVERAGE BREWING APPARATUS - A beverage brewing apparatus, the brewing apparatus having an infusion chamber for housing material to be percolated and for receiving pressurized water; a beverage outflow conduit connecting the infusion chamber to the outside; and a valve located between an inlet portion and an outlet portion of the outflow conduit; the valve being a three-way valve having an inlet communicating with the infusion chamber via the inlet portion of the outflow conduit; a first outlet communicating with the outlet portion of the outflow conduit; and a second outlet communicating with the outside. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110185912 | BEVERAGE BREWING DEVICE AND METHOD - This invention is a manually operated beverage brewer that is powered by a user articulating or turning a lever a multiple of times. The lever forces a small piston into a cylinder, which in turn pressurizing a hot liquid poured into the machine. The pressurized liquid flows through a pack of coffee grounds and out of the machine after the user has generated a minimum pressure to overcome an under-pressure valve. The user continues to articulate or turn the lever until the desired amount of coffee exits the machine. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20140373726 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID, METHOD FOR SUPPLYING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID USING SAID SYSTEM, AND MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES THAT INCLUDES SAID SYSTEM - System for supplying a pressurized liquid for machines for preparing beverages comprising a first cylinder ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150128815 | Coffee Brewing Device - A coffee brewing device provides a coffee heating mechanism for brewing coffee and/or related beverages and is advantageously characterized in that: a pressure check valve and an S-shaped tube are disposed in sequence between a water outlet end of a water tank and a heating pipe connected thereto; a pump and an air escape valve are disposed at appropriate points of a hot water chamber which stores boiled water heated to a predetermined temperature; during its heating process, unboiled water in the S-shaped tube is returned to the water tank to therefore confine the unboiled water to the water tank; and, after the unboiled water has been heated up and then introduced into the hot water chamber, the boiled water is pressurized appropriately by the pump and introduced into a container for beverages to be brewed. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150327716 | FULL-AUTOMATIC TEA-MAKING MACHINE - An automatic tea-making machine, comprising a base assembly and a tea-making assembly arranged on the base assembly. A water pump configured to pump water to the tea-making assembly and a motor are arranged on the base assembly. The tea-making assembly includes a tea-making cavity with an open top part, a closed bottom part and a closed peripheral wall; a tea basket driven by the motor, and a drain valve arranged at a bottom of the tea-making cavity and communicated with the tea-making cavity. The automatic tea-making machine of the present application can automatically wash tea and make tea, which is very convenient to use. | 11-19-2015 |
| 099303000 | Underfeed | 1 |
| 20090013876 | Equipment for the preparation of a hot beverage - Equipment for the preparation of a hot beverage comprising a boiler capable of containing a liquid component of the beverage, for example water, a collection container and means defining a delivery path for the liquid component from the boiler to the collection container. The equipment also comprises valve means located along the delivery path for the liquid component comprising a plug which can move between a position in which the delivery path is closed and one in which it is open and means to immobilise the plug in the open position. These means are arranged in such a way that they can be activated and deactivated by a force exerted in the direction of movement of the plug. | 01-15-2009 |
| 099302000 | Centrifugal | 5 |
| 20080229933 | Machine for Preparing an Infusion - A machine for preparing an infusion includes: an infusion chamber ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080282899 | Equipment for the Production of a Hot Beverage - An equipment for the production of a hot beverage comprises a boiler, a collection container being associated to the boiler and means for defining a connection path from the boiler to the collection container comprising means for limiting the pressure drop experienced by a liquid contained in the boiler that, when the boiler is heated, rises up along the path to the collection container. A housing chamber for a powdered or ground ingredient is defined by a container for the powdered or ground ingredient, being inserted in the open mouth of the boiler, and a bottom of the collection container. A bottom of the container moves along side walls of the container between a rest position, corresponding to a non-assembled configuration of the equipment, and a working position, corresponding to an assembled configuration of the equipment. The bottom of the collection container is provided with a plurality of openings for the liquid to pass therethrough and being configured such that the void/full ratio is greater than 5%. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080289509 | BEVERAGE DEVICE FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE WITH A FOAM LAYER ON TOP - A beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top, comprising foaming means for generating foam from said beverage, said foaming means comprising at least one inlet opening ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080295698 | Drink Machine - The invention provides a thermally-actuated pump for use in a hot drink maker The pump comprises a thermal actuator ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080295699 | Beverage Maker, And Pump Unit And Cartridge For Use In A Beverage Maker - A pump unit ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080302252 | Portable Brewing Device and Method of Making and Operating - A portable brewing device is provided for brewing a hot beverage such as espresso that includes a compressed gas container communicating with a pressure regulator that is configured to control the pressure of gas released from the compressed gas container. A release switch is configured to communicate with pressure regulator and configured to release pressure controlled gas when actuated by a user. A water vessel is configured to receive the pressure controlled gas when the switch is actuated by a user. A mixing vessel can hold a brew substance and is configured to communicate with the water vessel and also configured to receive water from the water vessel to pass through the brew substance when pressure is released from the gas container through the pressure regulator. An outlet is configured to release a brewed product produced from water flowing through the brew substance contained in the mixing vessel when brewing. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080314257 | Beverage Making Device Comprising a Brewing Chamber and Pressure Release Means - A beverage making device comprising a brewing chamber for enclosing a pad containing a substance from which the beverage is brewed. A water supply conduit is present between pumping means and the brewing chamber. The brewing chamber has an outlet having an orifice through which the brewed beverage can leave the brewing chamber. A portion of the wall of the brewing chamber is stationary and the other portion of the wall can move away from the stationary part in order to open the brewing chamber Means ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090071344 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING COFFEE WITH A FINE-BUBBLE FROTH LAYER, IN PARTICULAR CAPPUCCINO - An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, such as coffee or cappuccino, provided with a beverage unit for dispensing a beverage under pressure, at least one nozzle to which the beverage is fed under pressure to generate a jet of the beverage, a buffer reservoir for collecting the jet of the beverage so that, in use, a liquid level of the beverage is created in the buffer reservoir into which the jet squirts to obtain the fine-bubble froth layer and an outlet path for discharging the beverage with the fine-bubble froth layer from the buffer reservoir, wherein the outlet path is provided with at least one siphon which comes into action for discharging the beverage from the buffer reservoir via the siphon when the liquid level in the siphon exceeds a predetermined height. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090173237 | BREWING APPARATUS FOR PREPARING FOAM, FROTH OR CREMA UNDER LOW PRESSURE - The present invention pertains to a brewing filter apparatus capable of preparing foam, froth, or crema, particularly for coffee beverages, under low pressure. The apparatus can operate at pressures below 15 bar and as low as 1-3 bar. The apparatus comprises a mesh cover, coarse filter, fine filter, large 0-ring, coffee container, small 0-ring, and foam maker having two opposing holes. The holes have a diameter in the range of 0.3 to 1 mm. The crema is created by the turbulent contacting of two opposing jets of coffee, which enter the foam maker through the two opposing holes. To further increase agitation and the surface area for contact, a stainless steel wire mesh may be situated in the center of the foam maker directly in the path of and in between the opposing jets of coffee to facilitate the formation of more crema. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090199721 | Single cup coffee brewer - A single cup brewer for use in brewing coffee or the like with water in the cup. The brewer comprises a chamber formed by a deformable elastic cover and a base, the cover being attachable to and detachable from the base to form the chamber. The base is adapted to rest on the cup and to support a filter for supporting the coffee within the chamber. The user successively deforms and releases the cover to cause water in the cup to move repeatedly from the cup through the filter and coffee into the chamber and back to the cup again to complete the brewing process. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100011966 | Apparatus for Preparing an Infusion - The invention relates to an appliance including an infusion chamber having an opening for receiving a fill, a closure part for said chamber, a water container connected to the chamber, pressurizing means for delivering air into the container, and control means suitable for causing a certain volume of water to be delivered from said container into said chamber, said pressurizing means being connected to a compression chamber that is arranged between said pressurizing means and said container and that includes inlet and outlet isolation means. According to the invention, with the water container full and the outlet isolation means including the control means, the control means is suitable for causing the compressed air to expand suddenly in the container and to flow with a curve of decreasing pressure. The invention is applicable to appliances for household use. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100018407 | Thermostatic brewing mechanism with a structure for adjusting volume or concentration of a beverage obtained thereby - A brewing mechanism has a pump, a pipe assembly, a boiler, a supply pipe, a heat exchanger, a feed pipe, a hot water pipe, a brewing group, thermoregulating group and a filling group. The pipe assembly and the supply pipe both connect to the pump. The boiler is connected to the supply pipe. The heat exchanger is mounted through the boiler. The feed pipe is mounted between the heat exchanger and pipe assembly. The hot water pipe connects to the heat exchanger and the brewing group. The thermoregulating group is mounted between the brewing group and the pipe assembly. The filling group connects to the pipe assembly and has an outlet to allow water from pipe assembly flow out. The brewing mechanism is convenient to obtain a beverage thermostatically and to adjust volume or concentration of the beverage. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100024658 | BEVERAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - A beverage forming apparatus includes a storage tank, and a centrifugal pump having an inlet connected to the storage tank by a supply conduit. The centrifugal pump may include a priming vent located below a full level of the storage tank and permit air to vent as liquid primes the pump. A metering tank may have an inlet connected to the centrifugal pump by a pump conduit, and an outlet connected to a brew chamber that forms a beverage using liquid received from the metering tank. In one embodiment, a flow control valve, such as a check valve, may be provided in the pump conduit to allow flow from the pump to the metering tank, but resist flow in reverse. In another embodiment, a vent valve in the pump conduit may be arranged to vent at least a portion of the pump conduit, e.g., to ambient air pressure. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100139495 | Valve for Cappuccino Maker - The present invention concerns a valve for a home cappuccino maker of the type comprising a boiler and a collector having a column. The valve comprises a valve body, coupling means suitable for fixing the valve to coupling means of the column, and a shutter mobile between a closed position and an open position of a duct. The valve also comprises a basket suitable for cooperating with the coupling means of the column and with the shutter. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100154651 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100162899 | PORTABLE BREWING APPARATUS - A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100192782 | COFFEE MACHINE - A coffee machine ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300300 | CONTROL DEVICE HAVING A PERISTALTIC VALVE FOR A DRINK PREPARING MACHINE - A drink preparing machine that includes a tank, a water supply system having at least a section for heated water and a section for unheated water, a pump for conveying water from the tank through the supply system as far as a module for preparing the drink, and a valve device arranged so as to control the selective opening and closing of the supply system sections. The valve device is a peristaltic system that includes a compression member for compressing a tube of each supply system section and acting under the effect of an elastic return member. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110041702 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COFFEE EXTRACT HAVING A STRUCTURE FACILITATING PERFORATION FOR INJECTION OF WATER - A capsule for the preparation of a coffee extract from coffee contained therein and hot water injected under pressure in the capsule by a water injection device. The capsule has a frusto-conical body with a rim, sidewall, and an inlet wall and a lower delivery wall sealed to the rim and contains a predosed amount of coffee. The inlet wall may have a flat or convex portion and a structure in relief or in recess arranged for facilitating penetration of blades belonging to the injection device and extending on a substantially circular path of predetermined radius R | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110113971 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a beverage preparation device having a water circulation system that includes a water source with an outlet, a pump with a support member for holding and securing the pump in the device, and an integral water conduit having an inlet and outlet for guiding water from the water source to the pump. The conduit outlet is connected to the pump and the water source outlet is connected to the water conduit inlet via an annular sealing member that forms an integral protruding portion of one of the conduit inlet or the source outlet. The pump support is integral with the water conduit, in particular with the conduit outlet. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120017767 | MACHINE FOR PREPARING COFFEE - A Machine for preparing coffee comprising a infusion chamber to house at least a coffee dose, and means for feeding pressurized water to said infusion chamber, said means comprising a cylinder and plunger assembly, said plunger defining inside the cylinder a chamber to house a preset quantity of water, and said plunger being able to accumulate, in an active position, potential energy capable of being transmitted as a pressure to the water of said chamber, when said plunger contacts, in said active position, with the water of said chamber. It is characterized in that said infusion chamber is placed adjacent below the water chamber of said cylinder, both chambers including at least one hole through which, once opened, passes the pressurized water to said infusion chamber, said plunger moving back to the rest position inside said chamber as pressurized water is fed through said hole. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120037009 | BOILER FOR A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - A boiler for a machine for preparing beverages, wherein a fluid is brought to a pressure of at least 8 bars, including at least one diffuser ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120125205 | Electrical Appliance for Preparing, Storing and Dispensing Hot Beverages - A hot beverage maker produces a brewed beverage in a sealed infusion compartment. An air pump and selector establish a first flow path by which a pressure differential established by the air pump displaces water from a container, through a heater to the infusion compartment and then to a brewed beverage container. A second flow path produces a pressure in the brewed beverage container that displaces brewed beverage out a delivery spout. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130133525 | INFUSION UNIT FOR A MACHINE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES - The present invention relates to an infusion unit forming a hollow inner space that receives inserted elements, characterised in that it consists of a reinforcement belt that defines the hollow inner space of the infusion unit, said belt including means for taking up the forces generated while infusing on at least one inserted element, the reinforcement belt further including receiving means for each of said elements. The invention also relates to a machine container as well as to a machine with one such infusion unit, and similarly to a method for assembling at least one element to be inserted into an infusion unit. The invention can be used in all types of infusion machines, in particular EXPRESSO coffee machines. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20140137749 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A beverage making device is disclosed, for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption with a fine-bubble top cream layer. The device comprises a beverage unit ( | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150374164 | Beverage Dispenser - A beverage dispenser, in which a filter is arranged between the lower end of a brewing chamber and the upper end of a fluid receptacle, and a beverage brewed by supplying a raw material and water to the chamber and filtered by the filter is received in the fluid receptacle, and is thereafter delivered to a cup along a beverage path. The beverage dispenser includes a pump arranged partway along the beverage path, and that reduces a pressure in the fluid receptacle to draw the beverage from the chamber, and delivers it to the cup. A predetermined quantity of the raw material and a first quantity of water are supplied to the chamber, and thereafter, during the delivering of beverage, a second quantity of water is supplied to the chamber, so that without interruption, the beverage is delivered to and served in the cup C. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160037959 | ADJUSTABLE PERCOLATION DEVICE AND PRESSURE PERCOLATION DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - An adjustable percolation device and a pressure percolation device including the same are provided to overcome the inconveniences of usage in conventional technologies. The adjustable percolation device includes a first container, configured with an adjusting plate; a second container, configured with a filter and movably connected to the first container; and an inner cup, having a cup wall and a cup bottom configured with a plurality of second slits corresponding to a plurality of first slits. The pressure percolation device including the adjustable percolation device further includes a pressure unit having a sealing portion, wherein an edge of the sealing portion attaches to an inner edge of the cup wall. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20140290495 | PIVOTALLY CLOSING BEVERAGE INGREDIENT HOLDER WITH A LOCK - A receptacle holding unit ( | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140326142 | CENTRIFUGAL BREWING MACHINE WITH FLOW COLLECTING ASSEMBLY - Centrifugal brewing machine ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150305546 | BEVERAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE USING CENTRIFUGATION FOR EXTRACTING A LIQUID COMPRISING HEAT LOSS COMPENSATING MEANS - Beverage production device for preparing a liquid extract by interaction between a liquid and food ingredients to form the liquid extract by effect of centrifugation of the liquid passing through the ingredients comprising: a brewing unit ( | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150327710 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR CLOSING A RECEPTACLE HOLDER - A receptacle holding unit ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150327711 | DOUBLE RAMP FOR CLOSING A RECEPTACLE HOLDER - A receptacle holding unit ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100083844 | Brewing unit for a coffee machine and coffee machine comprising such a brewing unit - A brewing unit ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110146499 | BEVERAGE BREWING APPARATUS - A beverage brewing apparatus, the brewing apparatus having an infusion chamber for housing material to be percolated and for receiving pressurized water; a beverage outflow conduit connecting the infusion chamber to the outside; and a valve located between an inlet portion and an outlet portion of the outflow conduit; the valve being a three-way valve having an inlet communicating with the infusion chamber via the inlet portion of the outflow conduit; a first outlet communicating with the outlet portion of the outflow conduit; and a second outlet communicating with the outside. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110185912 | BEVERAGE BREWING DEVICE AND METHOD - This invention is a manually operated beverage brewer that is powered by a user articulating or turning a lever a multiple of times. The lever forces a small piston into a cylinder, which in turn pressurizing a hot liquid poured into the machine. The pressurized liquid flows through a pack of coffee grounds and out of the machine after the user has generated a minimum pressure to overcome an under-pressure valve. The user continues to articulate or turn the lever until the desired amount of coffee exits the machine. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20140373726 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID, METHOD FOR SUPPLYING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID USING SAID SYSTEM, AND MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES THAT INCLUDES SAID SYSTEM - System for supplying a pressurized liquid for machines for preparing beverages comprising a first cylinder ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150128815 | Coffee Brewing Device - A coffee brewing device provides a coffee heating mechanism for brewing coffee and/or related beverages and is advantageously characterized in that: a pressure check valve and an S-shaped tube are disposed in sequence between a water outlet end of a water tank and a heating pipe connected thereto; a pump and an air escape valve are disposed at appropriate points of a hot water chamber which stores boiled water heated to a predetermined temperature; during its heating process, unboiled water in the S-shaped tube is returned to the water tank to therefore confine the unboiled water to the water tank; and, after the unboiled water has been heated up and then introduced into the hot water chamber, the boiled water is pressurized appropriately by the pump and introduced into a container for beverages to be brewed. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150327716 | FULL-AUTOMATIC TEA-MAKING MACHINE - An automatic tea-making machine, comprising a base assembly and a tea-making assembly arranged on the base assembly. A water pump configured to pump water to the tea-making assembly and a motor are arranged on the base assembly. The tea-making assembly includes a tea-making cavity with an open top part, a closed bottom part and a closed peripheral wall; a tea basket driven by the motor, and a drain valve arranged at a bottom of the tea-making cavity and communicated with the tea-making cavity. The automatic tea-making machine of the present application can automatically wash tea and make tea, which is very convenient to use. | 11-19-2015 |
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| 20080229933 | Machine for Preparing an Infusion - A machine for preparing an infusion includes: an infusion chamber ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080282899 | Equipment for the Production of a Hot Beverage - An equipment for the production of a hot beverage comprises a boiler, a collection container being associated to the boiler and means for defining a connection path from the boiler to the collection container comprising means for limiting the pressure drop experienced by a liquid contained in the boiler that, when the boiler is heated, rises up along the path to the collection container. A housing chamber for a powdered or ground ingredient is defined by a container for the powdered or ground ingredient, being inserted in the open mouth of the boiler, and a bottom of the collection container. A bottom of the container moves along side walls of the container between a rest position, corresponding to a non-assembled configuration of the equipment, and a working position, corresponding to an assembled configuration of the equipment. The bottom of the collection container is provided with a plurality of openings for the liquid to pass therethrough and being configured such that the void/full ratio is greater than 5%. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080289509 | BEVERAGE DEVICE FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE WITH A FOAM LAYER ON TOP - A beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top, comprising foaming means for generating foam from said beverage, said foaming means comprising at least one inlet opening ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080295698 | Drink Machine - The invention provides a thermally-actuated pump for use in a hot drink maker The pump comprises a thermal actuator ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080295699 | Beverage Maker, And Pump Unit And Cartridge For Use In A Beverage Maker - A pump unit ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080302252 | Portable Brewing Device and Method of Making and Operating - A portable brewing device is provided for brewing a hot beverage such as espresso that includes a compressed gas container communicating with a pressure regulator that is configured to control the pressure of gas released from the compressed gas container. A release switch is configured to communicate with pressure regulator and configured to release pressure controlled gas when actuated by a user. A water vessel is configured to receive the pressure controlled gas when the switch is actuated by a user. A mixing vessel can hold a brew substance and is configured to communicate with the water vessel and also configured to receive water from the water vessel to pass through the brew substance when pressure is released from the gas container through the pressure regulator. An outlet is configured to release a brewed product produced from water flowing through the brew substance contained in the mixing vessel when brewing. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080314257 | Beverage Making Device Comprising a Brewing Chamber and Pressure Release Means - A beverage making device comprising a brewing chamber for enclosing a pad containing a substance from which the beverage is brewed. A water supply conduit is present between pumping means and the brewing chamber. The brewing chamber has an outlet having an orifice through which the brewed beverage can leave the brewing chamber. A portion of the wall of the brewing chamber is stationary and the other portion of the wall can move away from the stationary part in order to open the brewing chamber Means ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090071344 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING COFFEE WITH A FINE-BUBBLE FROTH LAYER, IN PARTICULAR CAPPUCCINO - An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, such as coffee or cappuccino, provided with a beverage unit for dispensing a beverage under pressure, at least one nozzle to which the beverage is fed under pressure to generate a jet of the beverage, a buffer reservoir for collecting the jet of the beverage so that, in use, a liquid level of the beverage is created in the buffer reservoir into which the jet squirts to obtain the fine-bubble froth layer and an outlet path for discharging the beverage with the fine-bubble froth layer from the buffer reservoir, wherein the outlet path is provided with at least one siphon which comes into action for discharging the beverage from the buffer reservoir via the siphon when the liquid level in the siphon exceeds a predetermined height. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090173237 | BREWING APPARATUS FOR PREPARING FOAM, FROTH OR CREMA UNDER LOW PRESSURE - The present invention pertains to a brewing filter apparatus capable of preparing foam, froth, or crema, particularly for coffee beverages, under low pressure. The apparatus can operate at pressures below 15 bar and as low as 1-3 bar. The apparatus comprises a mesh cover, coarse filter, fine filter, large 0-ring, coffee container, small 0-ring, and foam maker having two opposing holes. The holes have a diameter in the range of 0.3 to 1 mm. The crema is created by the turbulent contacting of two opposing jets of coffee, which enter the foam maker through the two opposing holes. To further increase agitation and the surface area for contact, a stainless steel wire mesh may be situated in the center of the foam maker directly in the path of and in between the opposing jets of coffee to facilitate the formation of more crema. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090199721 | Single cup coffee brewer - A single cup brewer for use in brewing coffee or the like with water in the cup. The brewer comprises a chamber formed by a deformable elastic cover and a base, the cover being attachable to and detachable from the base to form the chamber. The base is adapted to rest on the cup and to support a filter for supporting the coffee within the chamber. The user successively deforms and releases the cover to cause water in the cup to move repeatedly from the cup through the filter and coffee into the chamber and back to the cup again to complete the brewing process. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100011966 | Apparatus for Preparing an Infusion - The invention relates to an appliance including an infusion chamber having an opening for receiving a fill, a closure part for said chamber, a water container connected to the chamber, pressurizing means for delivering air into the container, and control means suitable for causing a certain volume of water to be delivered from said container into said chamber, said pressurizing means being connected to a compression chamber that is arranged between said pressurizing means and said container and that includes inlet and outlet isolation means. According to the invention, with the water container full and the outlet isolation means including the control means, the control means is suitable for causing the compressed air to expand suddenly in the container and to flow with a curve of decreasing pressure. The invention is applicable to appliances for household use. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100018407 | Thermostatic brewing mechanism with a structure for adjusting volume or concentration of a beverage obtained thereby - A brewing mechanism has a pump, a pipe assembly, a boiler, a supply pipe, a heat exchanger, a feed pipe, a hot water pipe, a brewing group, thermoregulating group and a filling group. The pipe assembly and the supply pipe both connect to the pump. The boiler is connected to the supply pipe. The heat exchanger is mounted through the boiler. The feed pipe is mounted between the heat exchanger and pipe assembly. The hot water pipe connects to the heat exchanger and the brewing group. The thermoregulating group is mounted between the brewing group and the pipe assembly. The filling group connects to the pipe assembly and has an outlet to allow water from pipe assembly flow out. The brewing mechanism is convenient to obtain a beverage thermostatically and to adjust volume or concentration of the beverage. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100024658 | BEVERAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - A beverage forming apparatus includes a storage tank, and a centrifugal pump having an inlet connected to the storage tank by a supply conduit. The centrifugal pump may include a priming vent located below a full level of the storage tank and permit air to vent as liquid primes the pump. A metering tank may have an inlet connected to the centrifugal pump by a pump conduit, and an outlet connected to a brew chamber that forms a beverage using liquid received from the metering tank. In one embodiment, a flow control valve, such as a check valve, may be provided in the pump conduit to allow flow from the pump to the metering tank, but resist flow in reverse. In another embodiment, a vent valve in the pump conduit may be arranged to vent at least a portion of the pump conduit, e.g., to ambient air pressure. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100139495 | Valve for Cappuccino Maker - The present invention concerns a valve for a home cappuccino maker of the type comprising a boiler and a collector having a column. The valve comprises a valve body, coupling means suitable for fixing the valve to coupling means of the column, and a shutter mobile between a closed position and an open position of a duct. The valve also comprises a basket suitable for cooperating with the coupling means of the column and with the shutter. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100154651 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100162899 | PORTABLE BREWING APPARATUS - A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100192782 | COFFEE MACHINE - A coffee machine ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100300300 | CONTROL DEVICE HAVING A PERISTALTIC VALVE FOR A DRINK PREPARING MACHINE - A drink preparing machine that includes a tank, a water supply system having at least a section for heated water and a section for unheated water, a pump for conveying water from the tank through the supply system as far as a module for preparing the drink, and a valve device arranged so as to control the selective opening and closing of the supply system sections. The valve device is a peristaltic system that includes a compression member for compressing a tube of each supply system section and acting under the effect of an elastic return member. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110041702 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COFFEE EXTRACT HAVING A STRUCTURE FACILITATING PERFORATION FOR INJECTION OF WATER - A capsule for the preparation of a coffee extract from coffee contained therein and hot water injected under pressure in the capsule by a water injection device. The capsule has a frusto-conical body with a rim, sidewall, and an inlet wall and a lower delivery wall sealed to the rim and contains a predosed amount of coffee. The inlet wall may have a flat or convex portion and a structure in relief or in recess arranged for facilitating penetration of blades belonging to the injection device and extending on a substantially circular path of predetermined radius R | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110113971 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a beverage preparation device having a water circulation system that includes a water source with an outlet, a pump with a support member for holding and securing the pump in the device, and an integral water conduit having an inlet and outlet for guiding water from the water source to the pump. The conduit outlet is connected to the pump and the water source outlet is connected to the water conduit inlet via an annular sealing member that forms an integral protruding portion of one of the conduit inlet or the source outlet. The pump support is integral with the water conduit, in particular with the conduit outlet. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120017767 | MACHINE FOR PREPARING COFFEE - A Machine for preparing coffee comprising a infusion chamber to house at least a coffee dose, and means for feeding pressurized water to said infusion chamber, said means comprising a cylinder and plunger assembly, said plunger defining inside the cylinder a chamber to house a preset quantity of water, and said plunger being able to accumulate, in an active position, potential energy capable of being transmitted as a pressure to the water of said chamber, when said plunger contacts, in said active position, with the water of said chamber. It is characterized in that said infusion chamber is placed adjacent below the water chamber of said cylinder, both chambers including at least one hole through which, once opened, passes the pressurized water to said infusion chamber, said plunger moving back to the rest position inside said chamber as pressurized water is fed through said hole. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120037009 | BOILER FOR A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - A boiler for a machine for preparing beverages, wherein a fluid is brought to a pressure of at least 8 bars, including at least one diffuser ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120125205 | Electrical Appliance for Preparing, Storing and Dispensing Hot Beverages - A hot beverage maker produces a brewed beverage in a sealed infusion compartment. An air pump and selector establish a first flow path by which a pressure differential established by the air pump displaces water from a container, through a heater to the infusion compartment and then to a brewed beverage container. A second flow path produces a pressure in the brewed beverage container that displaces brewed beverage out a delivery spout. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130133525 | INFUSION UNIT FOR A MACHINE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES - The present invention relates to an infusion unit forming a hollow inner space that receives inserted elements, characterised in that it consists of a reinforcement belt that defines the hollow inner space of the infusion unit, said belt including means for taking up the forces generated while infusing on at least one inserted element, the reinforcement belt further including receiving means for each of said elements. The invention also relates to a machine container as well as to a machine with one such infusion unit, and similarly to a method for assembling at least one element to be inserted into an infusion unit. The invention can be used in all types of infusion machines, in particular EXPRESSO coffee machines. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20140137749 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A beverage making device is disclosed, for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption with a fine-bubble top cream layer. The device comprises a beverage unit ( | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150374164 | Beverage Dispenser - A beverage dispenser, in which a filter is arranged between the lower end of a brewing chamber and the upper end of a fluid receptacle, and a beverage brewed by supplying a raw material and water to the chamber and filtered by the filter is received in the fluid receptacle, and is thereafter delivered to a cup along a beverage path. The beverage dispenser includes a pump arranged partway along the beverage path, and that reduces a pressure in the fluid receptacle to draw the beverage from the chamber, and delivers it to the cup. A predetermined quantity of the raw material and a first quantity of water are supplied to the chamber, and thereafter, during the delivering of beverage, a second quantity of water is supplied to the chamber, so that without interruption, the beverage is delivered to and served in the cup C. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160037959 | ADJUSTABLE PERCOLATION DEVICE AND PRESSURE PERCOLATION DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - An adjustable percolation device and a pressure percolation device including the same are provided to overcome the inconveniences of usage in conventional technologies. The adjustable percolation device includes a first container, configured with an adjusting plate; a second container, configured with a filter and movably connected to the first container; and an inner cup, having a cup wall and a cup bottom configured with a plurality of second slits corresponding to a plurality of first slits. The pressure percolation device including the adjustable percolation device further includes a pressure unit having a sealing portion, wherein an edge of the sealing portion attaches to an inner edge of the cup wall. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20140290495 | PIVOTALLY CLOSING BEVERAGE INGREDIENT HOLDER WITH A LOCK - A receptacle holding unit ( | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140326142 | CENTRIFUGAL BREWING MACHINE WITH FLOW COLLECTING ASSEMBLY - Centrifugal brewing machine ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150305546 | BEVERAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE USING CENTRIFUGATION FOR EXTRACTING A LIQUID COMPRISING HEAT LOSS COMPENSATING MEANS - Beverage production device for preparing a liquid extract by interaction between a liquid and food ingredients to form the liquid extract by effect of centrifugation of the liquid passing through the ingredients comprising: a brewing unit ( | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150327710 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR CLOSING A RECEPTACLE HOLDER - A receptacle holding unit ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150327711 | DOUBLE RAMP FOR CLOSING A RECEPTACLE HOLDER - A receptacle holding unit ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100083844 | Brewing unit for a coffee machine and coffee machine comprising such a brewing unit - A brewing unit ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110146499 | BEVERAGE BREWING APPARATUS - A beverage brewing apparatus, the brewing apparatus having an infusion chamber for housing material to be percolated and for receiving pressurized water; a beverage outflow conduit connecting the infusion chamber to the outside; and a valve located between an inlet portion and an outlet portion of the outflow conduit; the valve being a three-way valve having an inlet communicating with the infusion chamber via the inlet portion of the outflow conduit; a first outlet communicating with the outlet portion of the outflow conduit; and a second outlet communicating with the outside. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110185912 | BEVERAGE BREWING DEVICE AND METHOD - This invention is a manually operated beverage brewer that is powered by a user articulating or turning a lever a multiple of times. The lever forces a small piston into a cylinder, which in turn pressurizing a hot liquid poured into the machine. The pressurized liquid flows through a pack of coffee grounds and out of the machine after the user has generated a minimum pressure to overcome an under-pressure valve. The user continues to articulate or turn the lever until the desired amount of coffee exits the machine. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20140373726 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID, METHOD FOR SUPPLYING A PRESSURIZED LIQUID USING SAID SYSTEM, AND MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES THAT INCLUDES SAID SYSTEM - System for supplying a pressurized liquid for machines for preparing beverages comprising a first cylinder ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150128815 | Coffee Brewing Device - A coffee brewing device provides a coffee heating mechanism for brewing coffee and/or related beverages and is advantageously characterized in that: a pressure check valve and an S-shaped tube are disposed in sequence between a water outlet end of a water tank and a heating pipe connected thereto; a pump and an air escape valve are disposed at appropriate points of a hot water chamber which stores boiled water heated to a predetermined temperature; during its heating process, unboiled water in the S-shaped tube is returned to the water tank to therefore confine the unboiled water to the water tank; and, after the unboiled water has been heated up and then introduced into the hot water chamber, the boiled water is pressurized appropriately by the pump and introduced into a container for beverages to be brewed. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150327716 | FULL-AUTOMATIC TEA-MAKING MACHINE - An automatic tea-making machine, comprising a base assembly and a tea-making assembly arranged on the base assembly. A water pump configured to pump water to the tea-making assembly and a motor are arranged on the base assembly. The tea-making assembly includes a tea-making cavity with an open top part, a closed bottom part and a closed peripheral wall; a tea basket driven by the motor, and a drain valve arranged at a bottom of the tea-making cavity and communicated with the tea-making cavity. The automatic tea-making machine of the present application can automatically wash tea and make tea, which is very convenient to use. | 11-19-2015 |
