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| 20080248171 | ICE CREAM PACKAGE - An ice cream scoop package includes one or more recesses in a bottom portion of the package for holding a respective scoop of ice cream. A package can include several scoops of ice cream of different flavors for extremely quick and easy serving in a bowl or in a cone, for example. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090004343 | Beverage systems - A beverage and supplement system comprises a beverage container having: i) a liquid contained therein; and ii) a dispensive opening. A container lid is coupled to the container adjacent the dispensive opening. An envelope is contained within the container lid, the envelope being in communication with the dispensive opening of the container and having a first side sealed to a second side with said supplement being contained therebetween. The second side of the envelope is rupturable upon application of force to said first side in order to dispense said supplement from the envelope without contacting said supplement with an external object. A removable protective cover is positionable on the container lid, the protective cover restricting access to the envelope when positioned on the container lid. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090011095 | PACKAGED COFFEE DRINK - A packaged coffee drink containing chlorogenic acid in high concentration and having excellent flavor and suppressed precipitation when stored for a prolonged time is provided. The heat-sterilized packaged coffee drink contains (A) monocaffeoylquinic acid, (B) ferulaquinic acid and (C) dicaffeoylquinic acid, the drink containing (i) a total of from 0.19 to 4% by mass of the components (A), (B) and (C) in a dissolved state, (ii) 80% by mass or more of water and (iii) from 0.005 to 0.028% by mass of a brown colorant in terms of edible yellow dye No. 4, wherein (iv) the mass ratio of magnesium/sodium is from 0.04 to 1, and (v) the mass ratio of quinic acid/brown colorant is from 0.5 to 30. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090022859 | Container assembly - The invention relates to a container assembly comprising fluid, and particularly beverage, cooling and/or mixing means. The cooling and/or mixing is achieved by positioning a movable plunger assembly within the container, the base of which defines notional volume variable upper and lower chambers of the container. The base of the plunger is provided with perforations (and optionally, sealable compartments for sugar, milk etc.) adapted to allow pressurised liquid to be urged from the lower chamber to form upwardly directed jets of liquid in the upper chamber. The invention is particularly advantageous because it allows the consumer to selectively cool and/or mix a beverage by means of a plunging and/or twisting action, thus balancing the demand for hot beverages with the dangers of scalding. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090041909 | Salsa can cup top/bowl top - The SALSA CUP BOWL TOP design was created to provide salsa purchasing consumers an easy, accessible NEW “bowl” option when dipping tortilla chips/chips in a salsa jar. Once the jar is opened, the consumer is able to use my SALSA CUP BOWL TOP as a “bowl”, rather than looking for one to use in the kitchen. After top is used, it can be cleaned/rinsed and placed back on the chosen salsa jar. The SALSA CUP BOWL TOP is made of the same thin, durable aluminum material used for all salsa tops. The exception is that its concavity is needed to make the “bowl” functionality of the top and could either have a flat base (see top in FIG. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090041910 | MULTI-PIECE FEEDING BOWL - The present invention is directed to a multi-piece animal food server including two separate components, a feeding component containing a unitary pre-packaged serving of animal food and a support component configured to hold at least one feeding component. The present invention is also directed to a sanitary, quick and easy method of feeding an animal that utilizes the multi-piece animal food server. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090041911 | Methods for delivering transparent shelf-stable liquid drink concentrates - Disclosed is a method of making and delivering a composition beverage and nutritional components in a concentrated form. The method includes providing sweeteners, nutritional supplements, flavors, colors, thickening agents, acidifying agents or combinations thereof in a shelf stable format. The method also includes providing portable lightweight beverage mix or nutritional supplement. Additionally, the method includes providing clear and non-turbid beverage upon dilution in dilution media. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090068323 | LIQUID EDIBLE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF STABILISING LIQUID EDIBLE PRODUCTS - The invention provides a liquid edible product comprising a first liquid component, a second liquid component dispersed in the first liquid component to form an emulsion, and an emulsifier comprising a sucrose ester or a functionally equivalent derivative of a sucrose ester. The liquid edible product is of sprayable viscosity and may include edible oil and have use as a non stick cooking composition or a shallow frying oil. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090098258 | DISPOSABLE BUTTER DISH - The invention includes a disposable container with a lid and a base. The base includes an amount of seal-forming liquid, such as water. The lid includes a butter reservoir and cooperates with the base to enclose the butter reservoir and the water. The water and the butter reservoir form a seal to keep butter in the butter reservoir fresh at room temperature. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090110786 | Food Container and Method of Storing Food - A container for foods. The container includes a hollow body ( | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090136629 | Carbonated spirits - A spirit produced from any suitable ingredients that has A maximum ABV of 47 94 Proof is carbonated during the bottling process to contain not less than two volumes of carbonation. The carbonated spirit after filling into the bottles is closed with a cap to retain the carbonation in the bottle until opened for use | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090142454 | RECLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR SLICED FOOD PRODUCTS - A reclosable food package for sliced food products to be maintained in a shingled arrangement and to provide convenient top access to the food product, the package including a rigid base member forming a compartment for receiving the food product and a rigid lid secured to the base. Advantageously, the base member includes a bottom wall and side wall portions that are configured to hold the food product in a shingled arrangement. The bottom wall further includes at least one channel that facilitates removal of the food product and cooperates to provide stability when the package is placed in an upright or horizontal position resting upon its bottom wall. The lid also has an inwardly extending annular bead which provides an audible sound when the lid is being placed upon the base. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090148571 | Disposable spreading device for edible spreadable compounds - A single use disposable spreading device to be used with pre-attached edible spreadable compounds such as butter, cream cheese, peanut butter and the like. Compounds are attached to spreader and have a protective cover over them to protect them until they are ready to be spread. The device has a snap out handle to grip with fingers for more control when spreading. One or more sides of the device may have a knifelike edge and/or serration to cut food and help spread compounds. The device may be flat or a shape other than flat to conform to the products it is being used on. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090162501 | BEVERAGE CONTAINING NITROUS OXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE - Disclosed herein are beverage compositions containing dissolved gases. The beverage compositions generally contain a mixture of dissolved nitrous oxide and dissolved carbon dioxide. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090191316 | RETRACTABLE CANDY HOLDER - The present invention is a holder for a confectionary product. The holder has two sections that enclose the confectionary product when in the closed position. The holder may be opened by sliding the two sections apart and then pivoting one of the sections relative to the other one hundred and eighty degrees to intermesh and thereby form a handle for holding the confectionary product during consumption by a user. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100003379 | Packages for dispensing liquid and dry food - Describe are food packages having features such as multiple containers in a single package and multiple pieces for a package; the packages can contain multiple food products including (for example) cereal and milk, for consumption together in a convenient manner. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100009043 | Ez squeezy condiment/dairy package - The EZ Squeezy Condiment/Dairy Package is an utility product that consists of a collapsible tube that is sealed on one end, and with a capable one-way valve opening on the other that is used to package and dispense different dairy products and condiments. The product can be provided in a variety of package volumes. This utility is for use of a squeezable tube to package, store, and dispense food products. The utility covers all use of such packaging for food products other than cake decorations and peanut butter. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100075000 | Combined Particulate Solid and Liquid Container and Method of Using Same - A combined particulate solid and liquid container includes a base for holding a particulate solid; and a top removably attached to the base. The top includes a reservoir for holding a liquid and has an opening defined by a lower part projecting downwardly from the reservoir. The top also includes a port door removably attached to the opening and having a thermally-conductive insert projecting upwardly from the port door and into the reservoir when the port door covers the opening. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100075001 | FOOD DISPENSING APPARATUS - A food dispensing apparatus comprises a first shell, at least one second shell disposed within the first shell, a nozzle coupled to the first shell and the at least one second shell, and a check valve disposed in the nozzle and coupled to the at least one second shell. The at least one second shell is suitable for containing a food component. The food dispensing apparatus is suitable for preventing air from entering the at least one second shell. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100092622 | Varieties of bold, "Tart and Cool", Sweet and Sour", or "Sharp and Spicy" beverage drinks - This invention is a broad new variety of delicious beverage drinks. Consisting of 2% or above concentration of apple cider vinegar, red or rice wine vinegar, distilled white or any other vinegar or vinegar product. Water, sea salt or any other salt, sugar and/or any other natural or artificial sweeteners. Fresh whole vegetables, fruits, peppers and spices, organically or otherwise grown. In singular vegetable, fruit, spice or pepper flavors or any combinations thereof. Flavor mixtures strained and filtered to a crystal clear liquid, like water or strained leaving a measured amount of pulp, pepper seeds and spice particles. Some flavors with a small fresh pepper or fruit in the bottle. All delicious flavors conveniently available in 6, 8, 12 ounce or larger containers. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100112146 | PACKAGES FOR DISPENSING LIQUID AND DRY FOOD - Describe are food packages having features such as multiple containers in a single package; the packages can contain multiple food products including (for example) cereal and milk, for consumption together in a convenient manner. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100124589 | Food Package for Segregating Ingredients of a Multi-Component Food Product - A food package for segregating ingredients of a multi-component food product, such as the multiple components of a sandwich, the package comprising an outer container to house a first food component and at least one flexible envelope or barrier film layer that encloses at least one intermediate food component allowing for separation of the intermediate food component during extended periods of storage and prior to opening the product. A method for opening the package comprises applying a pulling force to an externally located protruding end portion of the envelope, such that the envelope peels apart and separates into ruptured layers that are pulled out of the food product and out of the outer container by the continual pulling force from the protruding end portion. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100166923 | METHOD OF INJECTION MOLDING OPENING DEVICES ON SHEET MATERIAL FOR PACKAGING POURABLE FOOD PRODUCTS, AND PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PACKAGE OBTAINED THEREBY - A method of injection molding an opening device on sheet packaging material for packaging pourable food products; the packaging material has at least a first and a second layer, and an opening formed through the first layer and sealed by a cover portion of the second layer; the method includes the steps of injecting molten plastic material onto a first side of the cover portion of the second layer, feeding the molten plastic material along the cover portion to cover it on the first side, and feeding the molten plastic material through an annular peripheral portion of the cover portion to form a spout of the opening device projecting from a second side, opposite the first side, of the cover portion; the molten plastic material covers the cover portion to define, with the cover portion, a user-removable sealing portion of the spout. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100183776 | WATER BOTTLE WITH DOSAGE IN A BLISTER PACK - A nutritional preparation in solid dosage form is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dose is contained a safe and sanitary blister package and attached by means of a shrink band to the closure of the bottle. The shrink band provides a tamper-indicating seal for the both the bottle and blister contents. An advantage of the design is that it does not require customization of bottle and closure tooling, and thereby provides a simple and cost-effective means for combining solid and liquid materials in a unitary package. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100196556 | CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container for containing and dispensing viscous comestibles is disclosed. Viscous comestibles typically include frozen and/or partially frozen comestibles such as ice-cream and frozen and/or partially frozen yogurt, custard, gelato, sorbet, and smoothies. The container comprises a nozzle with a nozzle opening at the proximal end of the container. The distal end of the container body has a distal opening. The container includes a plunger cap, which sealably, frictionably fits within the container body, wherein the plunger cap moves towards the nozzle opening in response to suction applied to the nozzle opening. In some embodiments the container includes a lip at the distal end of the container to retain the plunger cap within the container body. The container can include a dispensing ledge or the container can include a lid, wherein the lid can be repeatably coupled to the nozzle opening. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100215814 | PREMIXED BLOODY MARY WITH ALCOHOL - A premix Bloody Mary cocktail is disclosed herein comprising: tomato juice; alcohol, preferably vodka; spices; wherein the tomato juice and alcohol are premixed homogenously with the spices and sealingly-stored within a single compartment beverage container as either a single serving portion or a multiple serving portion. A method of premixing and purveying of a Bloody Mary cocktail is also disclosed herein. The present invention provides a convenient means whereby a consumer may enjoy a premixed Bloody Mary cocktail and avoid the time and mess involved in making such a drink. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100285184 | Foodstuff Containing Packaging, The Foodstuff Being Fresh And Natural Kiwi Fruit - Packaging comprising:—at least a foodstuff ( | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100310730 | User Selectable Flavored Drink - A multi-chamber container for a beverage is described. The container includes a center chamber that contains a first beverage constituent, and at least one resealable opening for dispensing the beverage. Also included is at least one peripheral compartment that contains at least one second beverage constituent, where the peripheral compartment is physically adjacent to the center chamber, and where the peripheral compartment and center chamber are separated by at least one initial seal. The at least one second beverage constituent is at least partially dissolved into the first beverage constituent upon an at least temporarily breaking of the at least one initial seal by a force that is applied by a consumer of the beverage. Also described is a method for mixing beverage components in the aforementioned multi-chamber container. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110038989 | CONTAINER FOR HOLDING AND DISPENSING A PRESSURISED BEVERAGE | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110059208 | MULTI-FLAVOR FLAVORING SYSTEM - A multi-flavor flavoring system is disclosed. The system includes a flexible substrate having a first surface adapted to be secured to a beverage bottle and at least one flavor packet secured to a second surface of the substrate. The flavor packet of the system includes a cylinder and a plunger within the cylinder. The system may include a radial flange about an interior surface of the cylinder and an annular groove about a periphery of the plunger. The annular groove is adapted to engage the radial flange to bias the plunger in a first position. Whereupon user movement of the plunger permits the groove to move past the flange to bias the plunger in a second position within the cylinder to pierce the side wall of the beverage bottle to allow flavoring liquid of the flavor packet to be in fluid communication with contents of the beverage bottle. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110091614 | CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110104343 | Draw tube container - A one-piece draw tube container offering a user the ability to expel its medium to high viscosity product contents by sucking up the product through a top opening of the tube container. A base plug at the tube's bottom end includes an aperture through which ambient air is sucked from an outside environment to drive a gasket in the tube forwardly against the product to be sucked up. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110142997 | CLOSURE FOR DISPENSING PRESSURIZED OR CARBONATED BEVERAGE FROM A CONTAINER, CONTAINER USING SAID CLOSURE AND A SET COMPRISING SAID CONTAINER AND CLOSURE - Closure for a container for keeping pressurized or carbonated beverage, comprising means for dispensing the beverage from the container so that dispensation of gas not being dissolved in the beverage is prevented or reduced until all beverage has been dispensed, and being provided with means for permitting, preventing and optionally regulating dispensation of the beverage. Set comprising a container for keeping pressurized or carbonated beverage and a closure as disclosed above. Preferably the container is a standardized PET bottle. Preferably the beverage is a carbonated beverage, such as mineral water or soda or beer or sparkling wine or champagne. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110151068 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO GASSED BEVERAGES - The use of an additive is described, to reduce disproportionation in a gassed beverage so as to produce a) enhanced retention of the gas in the beverage and b) a desired foaming profile selected from a quick-breaking form and a persistent foam. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110189354 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN UPRIGHT FOOD HOLDER - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for consuming a wrapped food item in a non-dining or informal dining environment. The method comprises placing the wrapped food item into an upright food holder, removing one or more portions of the upright food holder during a process of consuming the to wrapped food item, wherein the wrapped food item comprises a substantially cylindrical shape. In one embodiment, the upright food holder comprises a tapered cup designed such that portions of the tapered cup are removed during a process of consuming the wrapped food item. Methods for removing portions of the upright food holder comprise string, tape, and perforations. The wrapped food items may be burritos, wraps, shawarmas, gyros, falafels, and special shaped sandwiches. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110274794 | CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE SUCH AS COFFEE FROM SAID CAPSULE - Capsule for the preparation of a beverage in beverage preparation device comprising: a cup-shaped body ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110300270 | COOKING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MEAL PREPARATION - A pre-loadable cartridge for retaining and dispensing of ingredients of a meal to be subsequently cooked, the cartridge including an ingredient separating portion of at least two compartments, one for solid ingredient and one for liquid ingredient. Also includes is a base portion that together with the ingredient separating portion defines a receptacle for retaining said ingredients in each compartment. The ingredient separating portion and base portion are moveable relative to each other. Each compartment includes a first aperture, and the base portion includes at least one second aperture, such that in use, the ingredient separating portion is able to be moved relative to the base portion to allow the first aperture of each compartment to be moved into operable communication with at least one second aperture to provide an outlet passage for ingredient in each compartment from the cartridge through the base portion. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110318457 | Pet Meal Kit - The meal kit container of the present invention contains a disposable package which an animal can be feed by using a complete ready-to-use animal meal kit that can be disposed of after use. The invention comprises a meal kit whose components consist of a heat sealed locking closure pouch sufficient to store dry animal food, a locking closure pouch sufficient to hold water and a heat sealed pouch sufficient to hold an edible animal cookie or similar animal treat. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120058229 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING INTAKE OF EDIBLE SUBSTANCES - A system for facilitating a user's intake of edible substances. The system may include a first portion, a second portion, and a partition unit disposed between the first portion and the second portion. A first space may be located between the first portion and the partition unit for containing a first edible substance. A second space may be located between the second portion and the partition unit for containing a second edible substance. The system may also include a tube for causing a change at the partition unit to open an opening between the first space and the second space, and for transmitting a portion of an edible mixture to the mouth of the user. The edible mixture may include part of the first edible substance provided from the first space and part of the second edible substance provided from the second space. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120058230 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR PRESSURISING AND DISPENSING CARBONATED BEVERAGES - A self regulating and constant pressure maintaining beverage dispenser assembly comprises a dispensing device and a beverage container defining an inner space constituting a beverage space filled with carbonated beverage and communicating with the dispensing device for allowing dispensation of the carbonated beverage, and a head space communicating with the beverage space and filled with CO | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120070546 | SYSTEM, PACKAGE, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DOSING COFFEE BEANS - A system for dosing coffee beans, comprising a coffee bean package provided with walls enclosing an inner space for coffee beans, a coffee bean outlet for delivering coffee beans, and a coupling part for coupling and uncoupling the coffee bean package with an apparatus that is provided with a coffee bean grinder, and an at least partly movably arranged coffee bean receiving device for supplying coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, which coffee bean receiving device is provided with a dosing space for being capable of containing a predetermined dose of coffee beans, wherein the coffee bean package prior to use in itself is closed off such that exposure of the coffee beans to ambient air is prevented, and the coffee bean receiving device is arranged to be guided through the coffee bean outlet into the inner space of the coffee bean package for letting coffee beans from the coffee bean package into the dosing space, and to guide the dosing space through the coffee bean outlet out of the inner space of the coffee bean package for supplying the dose of coffee beans from the dosing space to the grinder. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120100266 | CONTROL OF BUBBLE SIZE IN A CARBONATED LIQUID - Cans, bottles and/or other containers used to hold a carbonated beverage can include internal features to promote and/or control bubble formation. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120121767 | CONTAINER FOR A PRESSURIZED BEVERAGE, IN PARTICULAR BEER, AND METHOD OF FILLING A CONTAINER WITH A PRESSURIZED BEVERAGE - The invention relates to a container for a pressurized beverage, in particular beer, comprising a casing of a thermoplastic material, a valve part for dispensing the beverage from the container, and an expandable device holding a compressed gas or a gas generating system for expanding the device during or after filling the container to compensate for an increase in the volume of the container resulting from creep in the thermoplastic material. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120141641 | DISPENSING CONTAINER - A dispensing container ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120148709 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The capsule comprises an exit area to allow draining from the prepared beverage from the capsule there through, wherein the exit area comprises a filter layer. The filter layer comprises a layer of non-woven and/or woven fibrous material with at least one first region where the non-woven and/or woven material has been sealed to prevent egress of liquid there through and at least one second region where the non-woven and/or woven material has not been sealed to allow egress of liquid there through. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120156334 | SINGLE-USE BARREL FOR STORING AND RACKING A PRESSURIZED BEVERAGE SUCH AS BEER OR LEMONADE - The barrel includes a bag, a container and a lid that are equipped with rigid mating elements with sealing; a cap that includes a body that supports elements for closing and elements for drafting-off; a part that forms the neck, structurally separate from the lid; the outside lateral surface of the part that forms the neck and the inside lateral surface of the orifice of the lid are equipped with rigid mating elements with sealing; the bag is mated to the part that forms the neck toward its inside end; at least one hole on the container and/or the lid makes it possible to inject a positively pressurized gas inside the barrel and outside of the bag so as to compress the bag; airtight sealing elements are able to seal or open the hole, and when they seal the hole, to maintain the positive pressure that prevails inside the barrel. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120164284 | FOLDED DUAL SPLIT PACKAGE - The present invention provides a package assembly for enclosing and dispensing a plurality of consumable products. The package assembly includes a package housing defining a pair of product pockets each having an open end for removably accommodating a plurality of products in an aligned array. The open ends of the pockets are in facing orientation. The package housing includes a fold line between the open ends of the pocket for folding the housing thereat and placing the pockets in an angled orientation for dispensing of product. The housing further defines at least one openable flap for overlying and enclosing the pockets. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120207886 | System and method of preparing frozen baking items - A method of preparing a frozen mixture that may be thawed and baked without adding additional ingredients is provided. A mixture is prepared, placed into an oversized pastry bag, and frozen. Air is evacuated from the bag which is then heat sealed. The frozen mixture can be distributed for purchase by customers at retail outlets. The product can be thawed, kneaded, and piped from the bag directly into a baking mold. If desired, flavoring or other ingredients may be added during or following the thawing stage, and can be kneaded prior to piping. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120231125 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A PACKAGED EDIBLE - A packaged edible including a generally cylindrical body of a foodstuff mixed with a binder in a generally solid form and arranged about a longitudinal axis and a dispensing package generally enclosing the generally cylindrical body of a foodstuff mixed with a binder in a generally solid form, the dispensing package including a first hand engageable enclosure portion generally surrounding the generally cylindrical body of a foodstuff mixed with a binder in a generally solid form, a shaving element arranged to rotate about the longitudinal axis and a second hand engageable element arranged for manual rotation about the longitudinal axis and arranged to rotate the shaving element about the longitudinal axis in operative engagement with the generally cylindrical body of a foodstuff mixed with a binder in a generally solid form for shaving a surface thereof. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120231126 | Capsule Based System for Preparing and Dispensing a Beverage - The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120237643 | Flexible tubular package for edible product - A squeezable, flexible tubular package for an edible product is compartmented to simultaneously hold a first edible product in one compartment separate from a second edible product in another juxtaposed compartment. The package includes an elongated enclosure defined by a pair of transparent, flexible film strips bonded to one another around the periphery thereof by a liquid tight seal; and a membrane situated between the film strips, bonded to the periphery of the film strips by a liquid tight seal, partitioning the enclosure into a pair of juxtaposed, liquid tight compartments. An extrudable, edible product is separately contained in each of the compartments. Apparatus for continuously and successively forming, filling and sealing articulated arrays of such packaged products is also disclosed. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120258210 | SYSTEM, CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE - A capsule for holding an extractable product for dispensing a beverage is disclosed. The capsule comprising a circumferential wall, a bottom, a lid, and an entrance opening portion and an exit opening portion for letting fluid in the capsule and draining prepared beverage from the capsule, respectively, of which at least one opening portion is closed to prevent fluid from passing. The circumferential wall, the bottom and the lid of the capsule enclose an inner space that comprises an extractable product, and the capsule further comprises at least one moveable portion of the capsule that extends at a distance from a respective opening portion, and that is arranged to open the respective opening portion by being moved with respect to the respective opening portion. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120263833 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE - A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage comprises an exchangeable capsule and a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid to the exchangeable capsule, a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and an outlet arrangement for supplying the beverage to a container, such as a cup. The capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, a lid, an entrance area and a closed exit area. The circumferential wall, the bottom and the lid enclose an inner space that comprises an extractable product. The fluid dispensing device supplies fluid to the extractable product for preparing the beverage. In use, the outlet arrangement is in fluid communication with the exit area for draining the prepared beverage from the capsule. The capsule further comprises an opening element through the closed exit area for draining the prepared beverage from the capsule. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120263834 | GUM SLAB PACKAGE HAVING INSERTABLE PRODUCT RETENTION MEMBER - A package assembly encloses a plurality of individual elongate consumable products. The package assembly includes a plurality of products aligned in a side-by-side array. The package housing enclosed the array of product. The package housing has front and back walls for supporting the products therebetween and a closeable cover for closing a product dispensing opening. The package housing further includes a frictional product retention member insertably supported within the package for frictionally retaining the array of product within the package. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120321755 | Beverage Composition - A chocolate beverage composition is provided having a white, non-discolored foam on its surface. The chocolate beverage composition includes a foaming creamer and discrete, substantially non-powdered cocoa solids. The composition may be suitable for forming a beverage on the addition of a hot or cold liquid. The composition may also include a sweetening agent, a flavouring agent, a thickener, or a whitener. A beverage dispensing container of the beverage composition is also provided and may be in the form of a cartridge, sachet, pod or capsule and may be used with a beverage dispensing machine. Methods of forming the beverage composition are also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120321756 | COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PORTION-PACKAGED SOUPS AND MEALS - Methods and systems for producing a food product having a liquid component and an insoluble component, such as soups or stews. A food product assembly may include a cartridge containing a liquid component medium that is usable by a beverage forming machine to produce a liquid component of the food product. A second container, to which the cartridge may be removably attached, may contain the insoluble component of the food product, and may receive the liquid component so as to hold both the insoluble component and liquid component together, e.g., for consumption by a user. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130017297 | COMPLETELY DISPOSABLE COOKING APPARATUS FOR FILLING AND DECORATING OF FOODSAANM Grimes; Brenda MarieAACI EsteroAAST FLAACO USAAGP Grimes; Brenda Marie Estero FL USAANM Grimes; Charles WilsonAACI DarienAAST CTAACO USAAGP Grimes; Charles Wilson Darien CT US - A completely disposable cooking apparatus used for filling and decorating of foods, that is a one-piece disposable construction, comprising a one-piece, funnel-shaped bag with a soft side wall, having an open first end at the “top” or wider end of the funnel through which food material can be inserted into the bag and a closed second end at the “bottom” or narrow end of the funnel, with an integral, malleable, conical shaped, discharge orifice (also sometimes referred to as a nozzle or a tip). The orifice has serrations or ridges extending inwardly from the internal wall of the orifice, running longitudinally or parallel to the cone axis for all or a part of the length of the orifice. The orifice can either be initially closed or manufactured with a small opening or hole. The orifice is made of a material so that it is capable of being cut at any point along its longitudinal axis to yield an exit opening or hole with a desired size. Regardless of the point of cut, i.e., regardless of the size of the hole or opening, the inwardly extending serrations or ridges that remain after the cut insure that the material is “treated” as it is expelled from the bag through the orifice. While the orifice is capable of “treating” the material as it is discharged from the bag, the orifice is also either: (a) elastic or flexible enough in order to allow the hole or opening in the orifice to expand to pass “clogs” or “lumps” and then return to its original shape; or (b) supple or deformable enough in order to allow the orifice to be compressed or collapsed “upstream” of the hole or opening so that the “clogs” or “lumps” can be broken up and then passed through the hole or opening when the orifice returns to its original shape. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130078341 | Cartridge And Method For The Preparation Of Beverages - A cartridge contains a beverage ingredient which comprises liquid beverage ingredient and elongate particles of beverage ingredient. The cartridge comprises an inlet ( | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130078342 | COFFEE MAKER - Methods and apparatus for a coffer maker. A beverage preparation apparatus includes a coffee link chamber for receiving coffee grounds and water, a coffee receiving chamber for receiving prepared coffee, the heating source operative check heat for coffee brewing chamber, at least one biasing element formed of a shape memory materials, and at least one piston element couples to the biasing element, whereby when the coffee brewing chamber reaches a transition temperature of the shape memory material, a biasing element deforms, releasing a spring force urging the piston element into the coffee brewing chamber to decrease the volume and increase the pressure within the coffee brewing chamber, and forcing heated water through the coffee grounds through a filter and into a coffee collection container situated in the coffee receiving chamber. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130089642 | MODULAR FABRICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to an article fabrication system having a plurality of material deposition tools containing one or more materials useful in fabricating the article, and a material deposition device having a tool interface for receiving one of the material deposition tools. A system controller is operably connected to the material deposition device to control operation of the material deposition device. Also disclosed is a method of fabricating an article using the system of the invention and a method of fabricating edible foodstuffs. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130095214 | PROGRAMMING CONNECTOR FOR BEVERAGE CAPSULES, BEVERAGE CAPSULES AND KIT OF CAPSULES AND PROGRAMMING CONNECTORS - The present invention proposes a kit, comprising:—at least a capsule ( | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130115340 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARATION OF A FOOD PRODUCT FROM A FOOD PREPARATION MACHINE - The present invention is directed to a capsule ( | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130122155 | DISPENSING PACKAGE - A dispensing package for holding and dispensing food products, such as yogurts, frozen confections, custards, and the like, comprises a unitary, one-piece package body preferably comprising thermo-formed polymeric material which is liquid impermeable. The package body includes a seamless sidewall having a generally elongated, downwardly and inwardly tapering configuration. A lower portion of the sidewall is inwardly deformable so that inward deformation urges product within the package upwardly through the open mouth of the package for dispensing the product. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130122156 | Composition for Preparing a Beverage or Food Product Comprising a Plurality Insoluble Material Bodies - The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverage and food products and, in particular, to an improved composition for preparing beverage and food products in machines. The composition is 10 prepared by the addition of a liquid to said composition and comprises one or more beverage or food ingredients and at least one preparation aid. The preparation aid comprises a plurality of bodies formed from a substantially insoluble material and the preparation aid is selected to have a 15 predetermined effect on the interaction between the liquid and the composition. The bodies have a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 200 mm, and preferably in the range of 1 to 20 mm or in the range of 100 to 200 mm. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130122157 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FOOD PRODUCT IN A FOOD PREPARATION MACHINE AT HIGH PRESSURE - The present invention relates to a capsule for delivering a food product by injection of a fluid under pressure into the capsule, said capsule comprising a chamber defined by capsule side walls, a flexible bottom wall and a top wall, said chamber containing at least one ingredient to be dissolved and/or extracted by said injection fluid, and a beverage dispensing structure comprising at least one dispensing opening disposed through the bottom wall, wherein said beverage dispensing structure comprises a pressure retaining element adapted to retain a certain predetermined dissolution and/or extraction pressure in the chamber, disposed in the vicinity of the bottom wall, which comprises a protrusion in correspondence to the dispensing opening so that said protrusion is disposed into the corresponding opening and restricts its diameter at the time injection fluid inside the capsule chamber moves said membrane towards said pressure retaining means. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130129870 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A gas source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the gas source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130129871 | BEVERAGE SUBSTANCE CARTRIDGE, WATER FILLING APPARATUS, BEVERAGE PRODUCING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE PRODUCING SYSTEM AND BEVERAGE PRODUCING METHOD - The invention provides a beverage substance cartridge, a tea filtering apparatus, a beverage producing equipment, a beverage producing system and a beverage producing method to efficiently solve the problem that a tea brewing equipment of the present technology has problems like slow tea leaf extraction, long tea drinker waiting time, low tea water temperature, bad tea water taste, etc. The water filling apparatus of the beverage producing equipment fills hot water into the bottom of the beverage substance cartridge near the side wall of the cartridge body, and forms vortex in the beverage substance cartridge which speeds up extraction efficiently. Furthermore, inside convex edges are set at the side wall of the beverage cartridge and hot water temperature is high enough to strengthen extraction effects and then realize rapid brewing effects in the tea brewing equipment. The beverage producing equipment adopting the invention could be widely applied in offices and homes. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130129872 | PORTION CAPSULE HAVING AN IDENTIFIER - A portion capsule for producing a beverage includes a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130129873 | PROCESS FOR FABRICATING LEAF TEA PRODUCTS - Disclosed is a process for manufacturing a fabricated leaf tea product. The process comprises the steps of: (i) providing a concentrated liquid tea composition; (ii) providing a base leaf tea; (iii) combining the concentrated liquid tea composition with the base leaf tea to form a tea mixture having a total soluble solids content of at least 50% by dry weight of the mixture; and (iv) drying the tea mixture. At least 20% by weight of the base leaf tea has a particle size of +16 mesh and/or the tea mixture is sorted according to particle size to yield a fraction wherein at least 20% by weight of the fraction has a particle size of +16 mesh; and the time between forming the tea mixture (step iii) and drying (step iv) is at least 5 minutes. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130142915 | BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - The present invention relates to a beverage cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge being formed from substantially water-impermeable materials and comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the aqueous medium and one or more beverage ingredients contained in the cartridge, wherein the one or more beverage ingredients includes one or more discrete edible components which are substantially insoluble in the aqueous medium and which, in use, are dispensed from the cartridge with the beverage. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130156897 | BEVERAGE FILTER CARTRIDGE - A beverage filter cartridge for use in a single serve beverage brewing machine, the cartridge including a sleeve with a cup-shaped filter pouch containing a beverage material sealed to the inside thereof proximate to a top end. The top end includes a flange to which a cover is sealed. A bottom cover of the sleeve seals the cartridge and to prevent spoilage of the beverage material by atmospheric oxygen. The cartridge includes a filter bag with a dry beverage material. The inner surface of the sleeve has a series of vertically oriented channels which allow for the brewed beverage to flow out of the sides of the filter hag and down the channels before exiting the cartridge at the bottom. The brewed beverage can flow out of the bottom of the cartridge either via the side of the filter bag through the channels or through the bottom of the filter bag. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130156898 | Preparation of Beverages and Liquid Food Products - The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverages and, in particular, to an improved cartridge for preparing beverages in brewing machines. The cartridges can also be used for preparing liquid food products. The cartridge comprises a continuous elongate tubular chamber containing the at least one ingredient providing a fluid flow path linking an inlet for the introduction of the liquid at one end of the chamber to an outlet for discharge of the beverage or food product at an opposite end of the chamber. The chamber has an internal width to length ratio in the range of 1:4 to 1:200. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130156899 | METHOD FOR BREWING BEVERAGE AND CARTRIDGE CONTAINING INFUSIBLE MATERIAL - The present invention provides a method for brewing a beverage in a brewing apparatus, wherein a cartridge containing infusible material is connected to a brew chamber and will form the bottom of the brew chamber. By the introduction of air through the filter of the cartridge, water and infusible material are mixed, and an effective brewing process is conducted. After brewing the beverage is discharged into a receptacle through the filter of the cartridge, leaving infusible material behind in the cartridge. The invention also provides a cartridge for use in the method. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130164416 | Cartridge And Method For The Preparation Of Beverages - A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients, wherein the one or more beverage ingredients is a liquid chocolate ingredient. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130177677 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FROM A CAPSULE, CAPSULE AND BEVERAGE PREPARING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for preparing a beverage through a capsule ( | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130189400 | SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING AN IONIZER - A single serve beverage dispensing device having a water reservoir from which water is drawn and ionized to produce alkaline water, which is returned to the water reservoir, and acidic water, which is routed to a waste water reservoir. The dispensing device includes a capsule holder for holding a beverage capsule including a powdered beverage media. The device includes a dispensing arm which punctures through the beverage capsule to and delivers the alkaline water into the capsule to mix with the beverage media. The beverage flows upward to exit the beverage capsule, and is then dispensed into a beverage receptacle. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130196036 | Beverage Concentrates - The present invention provides a cartridge for a beverage preparation system, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, an outlet downstream of the inlet for the discharge of a beverage from the cartridge and a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein the flow path includes within it a non-gelled beverage liquid concentrate containing about 0.01 to about 5 weight % in total of one or more thickeners. The cartridge may comprise an aperture having a cross-sectional area of 2 mm | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130202747 | SYRUP CAPSULE - A capsule for storing a fixed amount of syrup. The capsule includes a housing to store the fixed amount of syrup and is shaped to sit on an opening of a bottle of liquid. The capsule also includes a release mechanism to release the syrup in a controlled manner into the bottle. The invention includes a method for releasing syrup from a capsule into a bottle of carbonated water. The method includes the capsule being placed on a rim of the bottle and the capsule receiving a downward force. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202748 | COFFEE PRODUCTS AND RELATED PROCESSES - A coffee milling process comprising the steps of: a) introducing particles of a roasted coffee precursor into a milling chamber; b) introducing particles of soluble coffee into the milling chamber; c) jetting a gas into the milling chamber to mobilise the particles of the roasted coffee precursor and soluble coffee; d) thereby producing a milled and blended coffee product by comminuting the particles of the roasted coffee precursor by self-collision of the particles of the roasted coffee precursor and by collision of the particles of soluble coffee with the particles of the roasted coffee precursor within the milling chamber. Processes and products incorporating milled and blended coffee products are also described. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202749 | CONTAINERS - Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202750 | STRETCH AND BAKE FOOD ITEM TRAY - The present invention relates to a consumer-friendly, ready-to-bake food item containment product ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130209618 | Multilayered Material And Containers And Method Of Making Same - A multilayered material and a container (such as a beverage capsule) formed of at least one multilayered material is provided. A method for making a beverage container is also provided. The multilayered material comprises a barrier layer formed of a material adapted for deterring one or more undesired elements from passing through the barrier layer and a sealing layer formed of a material adapted for forming a seal with another surface. The multilayered material or container also comprise a gasket layer or gasket strips formed of a material having a plurality of channels adapted for receiving at least a portion of the material for said sealing layer. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130209619 | PORTION CAPSULE FOR PULVERULENT OR LIQUID BASIC DRINKS COMPOUNDS - Main claim: Cup-like portion capsule ( | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130209620 | IDENTIFICATION OF BEVERAGE INGREDIENT CONTAINING CAPSULES - A beverage ingredient capsule ( | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130209621 | BEVERAGE EXTRACTION FILTER - Disclosed is a beverage extraction filter that can extract in a plurality of extraction machine types. The beverage extraction filter comprises a filter unit ( | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130209622 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FORMING BEVERAGES FROM POWDERS WITH ENHANCED DISPERSIBILITY - A method and apparatus is provided for forming at least a portion of a beverage from a co-milled powdered composition. An amount of a co-milled powdered composition is combined with a fluid to produce at least a portion of a beverage. The co-milled powdered composition is obtained from co-milling together at least one powdered ingredient having a difficult to disperse or dissolve portion with one or more dispersion facilitator components to form a co-milled powder effective to enhance the dispersion or dissolving of the powder when forming a food or beverage. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130216663 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE - The present invention is directed to a capsule ( | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130224343 | Beverage container for brewing apparatus - A beverage container for a brewing machine comprising a filter cup having a frame including an upper peripheral member and a lower peripheral member and filter material extending thereabout, a cover formed of a flexible material, the cover having a circular recess formed on a lower side of the cover to receive an upper wall of the upper peripheral member, the circular recess having an enlarged portion to receive a guide rib such that the cover is placed on the container in a predetermined location. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130224344 | Baby Bottle Preparation - A method of filling a baby bottle is provided which comprises providing a baby bottle containing a hermetically sealed bottle liner, which contains a measured amount of powdered infant formula. The bottle liner comprises a lip retainer for preventing the bottle liner from falling into the bottle. The hermetic seal on the bottle liner may be opened. The method includes disposing filtered, heated water into the liner to mix with the powdered infant formula. A cap and nipple assembly is applied to the bottle. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130224345 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - The invention relates to an assembly for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption. To that end, the assembly is provided with at least a first covering and a first ingredient included in the at least first covering, the first ingredient comprising a substance such as milk powder/creamer, sugar and like additives soluble or extractable in a liquid such as water. The assembly is further provided with a second ingredient, the second ingredient comprising a soluble or extractable substance such as ground coffee or tea while the second ingredient forms part of a substantially rigid body. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130230625 | PAD WITH COVERING FILLED WITH PRODUCT TO BE EXTRACTED, ASSEMBLY OF A FIRST AND A SECOND PAD AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A SMALL OR LARGE AMOUNT OF BEVERAGE - A pad with a covering filled with product to be extracted and/or to be dissolved, wherein, in use, a fluid such as water is supplied under pressure to the pad, so that the fluid is pressed through the pad for obtaining a beverage which, thereupon, leaves the pad. The pad is provided with a spout opening for generating, with the spout opening, a jet of the beverage which leaves the pad for obtaining the fine bubble froth layer on the beverage with the aid of the beverage. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130243910 | PORTION CAPSULE FOR PRODUCING A BEVERAGE USING A PORTION CAPSULE - A portion capsule for producing a beverage has a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side. A cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base is formed between the capsule base and the filling side, and a filter element is arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base The filter element includes an open-pore felt and/or nonwoven. The felt and/or the nonwoven have/has an average first pore size in a first region which faces the beverage base and an average second pore size in a second region which faces the capsule base, wherein the first pore size is smaller than the second pore size. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130243911 | CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130251860 | PACKAGE WITH INTEGRATED SPREADING AND CUTTING FUNCTIONALITY - A package for use in holding, dispensing, and spreading a viscous substance, such as a condiment. The package may include a thin-walled rigid planar member with at least one centrally-located opening, a flexible membrane forming a sealed reservoir on one surface and a flexible membrane forming a removable cover over the opening on the opposing surface. The reservoir membrane may be permanently sealed to the rigid planar member about a perimeter that surrounds the perforation. The cover, reservoir membrane and the rigid planar member form a sealed cavity with which to safely store and transport the contents, with the cover being removed for dispensing and spreading purposes. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130251861 | COFFEE CAPSULE - The object of the invention concerns a coffee capsule, in particular a Nespresso™-compatible capsule that improves the yield of the product obtained through the use of a depression or concavity on the side where the water and/or steam enters the capsule, using a radial diversion of the flow of the water and/or steam that otherwise would enter along a axis parallel to the axis of the capsule. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130259982 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE IN BEVERAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130259983 | CARTRIDGE FOR PREPARING A LIQUID PRODUCT - A cartridge ( | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130273214 | METHOD OF INJECTION MOLDING OPENING DEVICES ON SHEET MATERIAL FOR PACKAGING POURABLE FOOD PRODUCTS, AND PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PACKAGE OBTAINED THEREBY - A method of injection molding an opening device on sheet packaging material for packaging pourable food products; the packaging material has at least a first and a second layer, and an opening formed through the first layer and sealed by a cover portion of the second layer; the method includes the steps of injecting molten plastic material onto a first side of the cover portion of the second layer, feeding the molten plastic material along the cover portion to cover it on the first side, and feeding the molten plastic material through an annular peripheral portion of the cover portion to form a spout of the opening device projecting from a second side, opposite the first side, of the cover portion; the molten plastic material covers the cover portion to define, with the cover portion, a user-removable sealing portion of the spout. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273215 | 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. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130287904 | Snappy Sip - Snappy Sip is a prefilled, sealed-for-freshness, NO spill, disposable drink container, designed to be purchased already containing a manufacturer-supplied drinkable product. Snappy Sip can be prefilled with a manufacturer-supplied drinkable liquid, with the convenience of a no spill, prefilled container for their child. Snappy sip replaces a child's open top, container with lid and straw and the non-filled Sippy cups that are purchased at the store and then filled by the patron. It solves the container spill problem that currently exits in take out and sit down eating and replaces the necessity of a patron having to supply their own empty Sippy cup for their child. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130287905 | DRINK-THROUGH SPOUT CAP FOR A BEVERAGE BOTTLE, SET OF A COVER AND SUCH A DRINK-THROUGH SPOUT CAP, A DRINKING DEVICE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND PREPARING A DRINKING DEVICE - A drink-through spout cap for a beverage bottle having a body and a neck, a set of a cover and such a drink-through spout cap, a drinking device including a beverage bottle and a set, and methods of manufacturing or preparing a drinking device. The drink-through spout cap ( | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130295238 | Packaging for Selling and Preparing a Combined Food Product - A packaging system and method for selling and preparing a food product that is a combination of two or more food items. The system comprises a first container having a first food item therein, a second container having a second food item therein and a mechanism for disconnectedly joining the first container and the second container together. In use, the containers are separated, the food items are separately prepared and at least one of the food items is removed from its container and combined with the other food item to form the desired food product. The joining mechanism can comprise pull-tab devices, threaded connections, slot and pin connections, hook-and-loop connections and the like. A discharging mechanism can assist with discharging a food item from its container. One or more of the containers can be converted into a bowl-like or plate-like receptacle for preparing or consuming the food product. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130295239 | BOX-SHAPED COMBINATION BEVERAGE AND STORAGE CONTAINER WITH MOVABLE CLOSURE - Combination beverage containers and storage vessels. Various embodiments are configured to store a consumable beverage or otherwise consumable liquid as well as at least one second item which may comprise an edible foodstuff, toy, novelty, etc. all in one convenient container. In some embodiments, the second items may be stored directly in the vessel separated from the liquid or the second items may be stored in a second container that may be removably seated in a portion of the vessel. The vessels may or may not be hand-held. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130295240 | CAPSULE FOR A PREPARING PRE-DETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE - A disposable capsule for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption from an extractable product includes a chamber for enclosing an inner space containing the extractable product and a displaceable body. The chamber includes an entrance area enabling passage of a fluid towards the inner space for interacting with the extractable product for preparing the beverage and an exit area for conducting at least a portion of the beverage away from the capsule. The displaceable body is movable with respect to the entrance area and the exit area for discontinuing the entrance area and the exit area thereby enabling the chamber to pass fluidum therethrough. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130295241 | System and Method for Packaging - A system for packaging forming a container can provide an improved form of food packaging. The container includes a base element and at least two lateral side elements, and forms a tray element. The tray element defines an open cavity for containing contents, and has a back and front edge. At least one of the lateral side elements has at least one moveable element integrated with, and forming an extension of, the lateral side element at a first fixed end of the moveable element(s). The moveable element(s) is/are capable of being folded into the cavity and around the contents, and is of a length such that the second, free end of the moveable element(s) extend(s) around the contents to the front edge of the tray element. The second free end is capable of being pulled to cause the contents to move towards the front edge of the tray element. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130302477 | CONSUMABLE ITEMS PROVIDED WITH SCENTED PACKAGING AND USING SCENT TO REDUCE INGREDIENTS IN CONSUMABLE ITEMS - Scented packaging may provide an aromatic gas to a consumer upon consumption, such as may be used to augment a flavor, and/or add a flavor to a consumable item. Consumable items configured for consumption in the presence of an aromatic gas may be reduced in caloric sweetener content, reduced in salt content, reduced in the content of another ingredient or a combination of ingredients may be reduced in content. Scented packaging may also provide a scent that acts to remove or block an undesirable scent provided from a consumable item or portion of packaging. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130302478 | PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS - In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present teachings, a food product may comprise an elongated, flexible-wall tube package. The food product may further comprise a first viscous foodstuff disposed within the tube; and a second viscous foodstuff disposed within the tube, the second viscous foodstuff differing from the first viscous foodstuff. The first and second viscous foodstuffs may be disposed within the tube in two layers in direct contact with each other. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130323370 | CONTAINER FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGE COMPRISING AN IMPROVED PERFORABLE FOIL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A portioned container ( | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140017363 | BOTTLED BEVERAGE COMPRISING CAP CONTAINING DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND BOTTLE FILLED WITH DISPERSION MEDIUM FOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT - A bottled drink includes a cap and a bottle where a granular supplement containing multiple constituents in a stable manner is stored in the cap and a solution suitable for dispersing the granules is filled in the bottle. Granules which contains mutually incompatible multiple chemical agents or nutritional constituents and whose surface is coated with polyglyceryl fatty acid ester are stored in the cap of the bottle and the bottle is filled with a solution whose viscosity at a shear deformation speed of 0.01 s | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140037802 | Beverage Cartridge - A cartridge for preparing a beverage comprises a container, a pod for containing a substance from which a beverage is to be extracted, a separating element for protecting the pod, and one or more supporting elements for holding the separating element in a preferred position. The cartridge is of the type which is pierced by at least one piercing tool to allow the injection of a liquid and extraction of a beverage. The separating element comprises a platform upon which the pod is disposed. The platform forms a boundary within the container, thereby defining first and second portions of the container. Liquid is injected into the first portion of the container, and the beverage is removed from the second portion. The separating element is positioned an appropriate distance from the piercing tools by the supporting elements. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140037803 | BEVERAGE DELIVERY POD AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A pod containing one or more beverage ingredients is provided, where the pod comprises a generally rigid outer member ( | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140072677 | CARTRIDGES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES - A cartridge for preparation of a beverage comprising: a closed container defining a container volume; a filter to divide the container volume into an ingredient chamber volume and a filtrate volume; a beverage medium located in the ingredient chamber volume; and a guard element located in the filtrate volume; wherein the guard element is separately-formed from the closed container and located within the filtrate volume to define an outlet zone, the guard element being interposed between the filter and the outlet zone; wherein the guard element is configured to prevent encroachment of the filter into the outlet zone such that on piercing of a piercing surface of the cartridge by a piercing element of a beverage preparation apparatus the piercing element is enabled to be placed in fluid communication with the outlet zone without the piercing element contacting the guard element or filter. Associated methods and systems are also disclosed. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140072678 | Method and Apparatus for Making Beer and Other Alcoholic Beverages - A beverage preparation machine with a receptacle for removably receiving therein a disposable cartridge having a first liquid ingredient and alcohol separated by a frangible partition. A movable lid closes the receptacle with the cartridge therein and has an inlet tube that pierces the upper portion of the cartridge when the lid is closed. An outlet tube at a lower portion of the receptacle pierces the lower portion of the cartridge when the lid is closed. A bottle is removably mounted on the machine beneath the outlet tube. A cold water reservoir is connected to the inlet tube. For carbonated beverages, a carbon dioxide source is connected to the machine at the upper end of the bottle. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140106036 | BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - A cartridge for preparing a beverage and a method of manufacturing the cartridge is provided. The cartridge includes a container comprising one or more side walls extending between a lid at one end and a bottom surface at a second opposing end defining an interior space, a pod disposed in the interior space, the pod constructed of a fluid-permeable material for containing a substance from which a beverage can be extracted, and a beverage additive disposed between a surface of the container and the pod for spacing apart the pod from the surface of the container. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140120217 | Container With Improved Puncture Design - The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140120218 | Container With Improved Puncture Design - The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140127364 | Beverage Capsule With Moldable Filter - A beverage capsule is provided having a body defining an opening. A filter is disposed in the opening and secured to the body. The filter is moldable to define an ingredients chamber. The filter is formed of a moldable nonwoven fabric comprising fibers that are undrawn or partially drawn prior to molding. Ingredients are disposed in the ingredients chamber for preparing a desired beverage and a cover is disposed over the opening for sealing the interior space. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140141132 | Flowable Food Composition with Water-Holding and Lubricating Agents - A flowable food composition product utilizing a novel blend of ingredients and a method for creating the same is provided. The flowable food composition includes a food product having a liquid component, such as a condiment like sauerkraut, that is combined with a water-holding agent and a lubricating agent to allow the food composition to flow from a flexible squeeze-type bottle. The method for creating this food product comprises adding a water-holding agent and a lubricating agent to a raw food material which, in some cases, has been strained and chopped, enabling the mixture to become flowable from a flexible package, such as a plastic squeeze bottle. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140141133 | Cartridge And Method For The Preparation Of Beverages - A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients, wherein the one or more beverage ingredients is a liquid chocolate ingredient. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140147559 | Multi-Vessel Systems and Methods - Systems and methods for a multi-vessel device generally comprises a first vessel and a second vessel, wherein the first vessel may suitably couple to the second vessel and the first vessel may comprise a shot glass and the second vessel may comprise a bottle that contains a spirituous liquid. In an embodiment, an exterior bottom portion of the first vessel may suitably couple to a top portion of the second vessel via a friction fit, a stopper, or a screw. Alternatively, an interior bottom portion of the first vessel may suitably couple to a top portion of the second vessel via a friction fit, a stopper, and a screw. In some embodiments, the first vessel may couple to the second vessel so as to seal the second vessel. Among various representative embodiments, the present invention may comprise a method for manufacturing, packaging and/or selling the multi-vessel system or device. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140154368 | Beverage Making Cartridges for Use in a Beverage Making Machine - A beverage making cartridge for use in a beverage making machine includes a beverage making cartridge enclosure comprising a gas source portion, the gas source portion further including a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas, and a one-way vent arranged in the beverage making cartridge enclosure vents the gas emitted from the solid gas source, such that it can be captured and stored in a gas storage tank, wherein the gas from the gas storage tank is dissolved in a beverage diluent liquid and mixed with at least one of a beverage ingredient to form the beverage. Exemplary embodiment includes a dispenser attached to the beverage making cartridge, the dispenser dispenses the beverage diluent liquid and the beverage ingredient to form a beverage. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140154369 | Beverage Making Cartridges for Use in a Beverage Making Machine - A beverage making cartridge for use in a beverage making machine includes making cartridge comprising a beverage making cartridge enclosure further comprising a gas source portion further comprising a solid gas source, that through sublimation, emits a gas to be dissolved in a beverage diluent liquid and a beverage ingredient portion further including a beverage ingredient, the beverage ingredient is dispensed and mixed in a pre-defined volumetric ratio with the beverage diluent liquid to form a beverage. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140161940 | BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - A beverage cartridge is provided for use in forming a beverage in a beverage machine that provides a pressurized liquid. The cartridge includes a container having an interior space; a rim; a lid attached to the rim and closing the opening of the container, wherein the lid accommodates an inflow of the pressurized liquid; a membrane disposed within the interior space and defining a first chamber and a second chamber within the interior space, wherein the membrane is configured to selectively isolate the first and second chamber; a fluid stored within the second chamber wherein the fluid is arranged to interact with the pressurized liquid introduced into the container to form the beverage; and a filter disposed within the first chamber, wherein the filter is arranged to contain a first beverage medium arranged to interact with the pressurized liquid introduced into the container to form the beverage. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140170271 | Capsule, Device and Method for Preparing a Beverage by Extraction - The invention relates to a capsule for use in a device for preparing beverages. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a capsule and a device for preparing beverages. The invention further relates to a method for preparing beverages by making use of such an assembly. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140178537 | Capsule - The invention relates to a capsule for use in a device for preparing beverages comprising a sealing element on a laterally protruding edge connected to the housing of the capsule. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a capsule and a device for preparing beverages. In addition, the invention relates to a perforation structure evidently intended for use in such a capsule according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of such a capsule in a device for preparing beverages. The invention further relates to a sealing element for use in a capsule according to the invention. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140178538 | BEVERAGE FILTER CARTRIDGE - Beverage filter cartridge comprising a cup having at least one sidewall; a cover sealed to the cup to form an interior; and a filter pod provided the interior and having a substance provided therein for brewing a beverage; wherein at least a portion of the sidewall comprises a helical channel extending the cup. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140186497 | TRANSFORMABLE CONTAINER - A container can be prepared with a detachable section that is operable to be removed along a separation line by a user. The container transforms from a packaging container into a serving container after the detachable section is torn off. Additionally, the container can be in any size, shape or material. For example, the container can be a bag made of any material that serves food and can be separated so that it transforms into a serving piece. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186498 | CAPSULE FOR USE IN A BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE - The present invention concerns a capsule ( | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140199443 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE, AND A BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - The present invention provides a method of delivering a beverage comprising the steps of at least partially filling an extraction chamber with roasted ground coffee, passing an aqueous medium through the extraction chamber to form the beverage and discharging the beverage from the extraction chamber; wherein the roasted ground coffee has a dry Helos particle size distribution D50 of less than or equal to 200 microns; wherein the aqueous medium has a temperature of ° C. to 40° C.; and wherein the flow rate of the aqueous medium through the extraction chamber is 0.5 to 5 mls | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140205721 | COFFEE CAPSULE - A coffee capsule is configured to receive roasted and ground coffee and is suitable for preparing an espresso beverage using pressurised hot water in an espresso machine. It includes a capsule part and a membrane attached thereto. The capsule part is a frustoconical plastics part with a conical side wall and has a top part with a retaining plate integrally formed on the small frustoconical diameter. The retaining plate has at least one perforation zone with perforations that permit the entry of hot water into the coffee capsule. The retaining plate has a contact surface to which an aroma-protection foil completely covering the at least one perforation zone may be attached. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140220189 | Capsule for the Preparation of Beverages - A capsule for making beverages comprising at least one powdered food substance which can be extracted using water to make a beverage, comprises a cup-shaped outer body ( | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140220190 | Capsule for the Preparation of Beverages - A capsule for making beverages comprising at least one powdered food substance which can be extracted using water to make a beverage, comprises a cup-shaped outer body ( | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140220191 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION CAPSULES - A sealed beverage preparation capsule includes a sealed hollow body having a top and a bottom, a beverage preparation ingredient inside the body and a layer of filter material at least about 2 mm thick located inside the body and abutting said bottom of said body. A kit is also provided for assembling a plurality of beverage preparation capsules. The capsules include a cup-shaped base having a bottom, and side walls extending from the base to an upper rim defining an open top of the base component, and a plurality of ingredient pods. Each ingredient pod includes a top, side walls and a bottom, each formed of sheet material, wherein the pod contains a beverage preparation ingredient. The ingredient pod is shaped and configured to be engaged with the base component to assemble a beverage making capsule, with the top of the pod forming a lid for the base component and the bottom of the ingredient pod spaced from the bottom of the base inside the base. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140220192 | Sealed Container and Methods of Use Thereof - There is provided a container, comprising: (a) a cover comprising at least one elastomeric layer; and (b) a food component contained within the container, wherein the food component is a liquid food component or a solid food component, and further wherein the solid food component is configured for producing a fluid food product upon contact with a liquid; and wherein the cover is configured for puncturing by at least one liquid transfer device for injection or extraction of the liquid food component or the fluid food product, and further wherein, upon withdrawal of the at least one liquid transfer device from the container, the cover is configured for resealing itself against leakage of any of the liquid, liquid food component, fluid food product, or combinations thereof. There is also provided a container comprising a plunger and spring. There are provided methods of using the aforementioned containers. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140234494 | BEVERAGE CAPSULE WITH SEALING ELEMENT - A capsule ( | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140255562 | EXTRUSION-TYPE FROZEN DESSERT STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PREVENTING UNDESIRED AND FORCED EXTRUSION - An extrusion-type frozen dessert storage container for preventing undesired and forced extrusion of a frozen dessert contained therein, including a container body and a sealing membrane. The container body includes an upper container body, a connection portion and a lower container body which are connected with each other. The upper chamfer cambered surface of the upper container body has at least one convex body. The bottom surface of lower container body is provided with an extrusion opening and the inner wall of the container body defines a storage space communicated with the extrusion opening. The sealing membrane adheres to the bottom surface of the container body and is covered on the extrusion opening. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140255563 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - The method comprises a first step during which with a capsule inserted into a percolation element and of the type presenting different chambers each of which containing a corresponding infuse, a water flow coming from a tank is caused to reach a predetermined temperature and a second step during which the water flow is directed towards a plurality of channels each of which is defined by a respective chamber and by a respective outlet area of said capsule. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140255564 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - The capsule comprises a cup-shaped body closed on the upper side by a lid. The main feature of the present invention consists in the fact that the capsule presents in its inside a plurality of infusion chambers each provided with a respective area for the inlet of a water flow and each provided with a respective area for the outlet of the infusion. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140272017 | CONSUMER ORIENTED SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF PRODUCT INCLUDING SINGLE-SERVING PACKAGE FOR PRESERVATIVE-FREE FROZEN FRUIT PIECES - A consumer-oriented method of processing and packaging single serving packages is provided that improves convenience and safety, reduces pathogens and spoilage, and promotes improved dietary intake, while extending frozen shelf life, wherein fruit is processed to create ready-to-eat single serving packages of preservative-free frozen fruit pieces that may be readily consumed without utensils, and which may include a freezing step that significantly extends frozen shelf life beyond that attainable using conventional fruit processing methods. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140272018 | STRETCHABLE BEVERAGE CARTRIDGES AND METHODS - Present embodiments generally relate to a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge has a body portion, a first filter element, and a second filter element. The cartridge can include a single serving of coffee or another beverage component or precursor. The cartridge can be formed of a biodegradable and/or compostable material. In some embodiments, at least one of the filters is configured to stretch when pressed by a tamping head, thereby allowing the tamping head to be received in the cartridge to facilitate tamping of the beverage component or precursor. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140272019 | DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE POD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE - A disposable beverage pod includes a first compartment containing a beverage concentrate in dry or semi-dry form and a second compartment containing ethanol. An apparatus for making a single serving beverage is operable to receive the disposable beverage pod and mix the contents thereof with water from a water reservoir and optionally pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source to form a single serving beverage. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140272020 | FLAVOR SHOT CONTAINER SYSTEM - A system for delivering a liquid dose of food seasoning in one quick motion, including a container with a circular bottom surface, circular walls leading up to a circular top opening, a set of de-stacking lugs on the interior of the bottom surface, a top flat rim, and a lid. The container holds a liquid dose of food seasoning sealed in with the lid, and the container is wrapped in a packaging sleeve indicating the type of liquid flavoring in the container. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287104 | Capsules, Apparatus and Methods for Preparing a Beverage - A beverage preparation capsule containing a beverage preparation ingredient, having a body with side walls formed from one or more substantially air- and liquid-impermeable sheet materials defining a chamber containing a beverage preparation ingredient and further defining an outlet channel having an upstream end in fluid communication with the chamber for escape of beverage from the chamber. At least a region of the outlet channel is filled by a filtration material for filtering the beverage escaping from the chamber. Also provided is a clamp assembly for preparing a beverage from such a capsule, the clamp assembly comprising two or more clamp members, wherein an inner wall of at least one of the clamp members comprises a concave base surface for receiving the capsule and one or more pressure pads projecting from the concave base surface for selectively constricting a region of the capsule. Also provided are a beverage preparation apparatus and system comprising the clamp assembly, and a method of preparing a beverage from the apparatus. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140287105 | BEVERAGE FILTER SYSTEMS - A beverage filter cartridge comprising a cup portion; a lid portion coupled to the cup portion to define an interior; and a filter member provided within the interior; wherein the cup portion, the lid portion, and/or the filter member define three separate compartments with the interior. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140295035 | FORM-RETAINING PAD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION - The invention relates to a form-retaining pad, an assembly and a method for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption. For this purpose, the pad is provided with a covering, in which a water-soluble substance, such as milk powder/creamer and sugar, is included. The covering comprises a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The pad is further provided with a form-providing stiffening body, placed between the top sheet and the bottom sheet, with the top sheet and the bottom sheet extending at least partly substantially parallel to each other and to a surface. The stiffening body has a top side adjacent to the top sheet and a bottom side adjacent to the bottom sheet, and, by providing a compartmenting wall configuration therein, has a grid structure transmissive to liquid, in which structure at least a part of the soluble substance is accommodated and each compartment formed by the wall configuration is surrounded by that wall configuration, the top sheet and the bottom sheet. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140302204 | DISPENSING OF A SUBSTANCE - The invention proposes to dispense a substance from a container filled with a single portion of a substance. The container comprises a preformed deformable body defining a filling cavity which body has an opening and an integral planar circumferential rim surrounding said opening. The opening is closed by a cover sheet which is sealed to the circumferential rim by a circumferential sealing seam. The circumferential rim has a dispensing part which is covered by the cover sheet. A dispensing passage is formed between the dispensing part and the cover sheet. At the location of the dispensing passage is provided a weakened sealing seam portion, such that upon pressurizing the content of the container, the weakened sealing seam portion breaks and substance flows out of the container through the dispensing passage. The dispensing part is flat and the dispensing passage for the substance is defined by the cover sheet sealed to the flat dispensing part by at least two outwardly directed sealing seams. The outwardly directed sealing seams extend at a distance from one another from the circumferential sealing seam to the edge of the dispensing part. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140308406 | Containers and Materials With Improved Punctureability - The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140314918 | Juice Containing Pouch and Press for Extracting Juice from the Pouch - A multi-layer pouch assembly consisting of one or multiple inner sealed pouches that contain the ground produce or other product, and a surrounding mesh pouch or bag, acting as a filter for the juice contained in the inner pouches. The outer mesh or gauze pouch which completely envelops or surrounds the inner produce containing pouches has a volume at least equal to the total volume of the inner pouches, to allow for the pressing and expansion of the ground produce when the inner bags are burst by a press platen. Another alternative embodiment employs a third outermost sealable plastic pouch that is capable of holding the gauze bag or pouch, which holds the produce-containing pouches. This outer pouch can be sealed and serves as the package and container for storage in refrigerators or suitable storage facilities. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140314919 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE WITH ENHANCED SEALING MEANS - The present invention relates to a capsule ( | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140322397 | ASEPTIC HOT-BREWED PACKAGED COFFEE OR ESPRESSO BEVERAGE - An aseptic, hot-brewed packaged coffee or espresso beverage is disclosed. The hot-brewed coffee or espresso beverage includes a beverage package comprising a hollow sterile container having a base and an outlet opening, the container having a beverage cavity. The aseptic packaged coffee or espresso beverage also includes an aseptic brewed coffee or espresso beverage having a solubles concentration of about 0.8% to about 2.0% and a solubles yield of about 14% to about 27%, the beverage partially filling the beverage, cavity to provide a filled portion and an unfilled portion. The aseptic packaged coffee beverage also includes a sealed closure, the sealed closure configured to maintain an aseptic environment in the unfilled portion of the beverage cavity. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140328980 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A carbon dioxide source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the carbon dioxide source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the carbon dioxide source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making carbonated beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140328981 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product is disclosed. The capsule includes a circumferential first wall, a second wall closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and a flexible sheet-shaped third wall closing the circumferential first wall at a second, open, end opposite the second wall, the third wall being at least one of perforate and porous. The first, second and third wall enclose an inner space including the extractable product. The third wall forms an outermost boundary of the capsule in an axial direction thereof. The third wall includes a filtering material. The second wall is one of a flexible porous sheet, a flexible foil provided with a plurality of entrance openings, and a substantially rigid wall that comprises a plurality of entrance openings. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140335236 | BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE SINGLE-SERVE BEVERAGE INGREDIENT PACKAGE - Single-serve ingredient packages made from materials which are biodegradable and compostable and which are derived from readily renewable resources environmentally advantageous and may be used to brew beverages such as coffee, tea and cocoa. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140335237 | SQUARE BOWL WITH CRACKER COMPARTMENT - A bowl for storing and serving food products is provided. The bowl includes a bottom panel connected to at least one side panel. The at least one side panel and the bottom panel form a bowl compartment operable to hold soup or other food items. The bowl further includes a pair of opposed handles positioned at the top of the at least one side panel adapted to facilitate pouring of the contents of the bowl. The bottom panel includes a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes an indentation adapted to store food and tools to accompany the soup. A flexible film is removably attached to the bottom surface of the bottom panel, the flexible film covering the indentation allowing food to be stored in the indentation. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140335238 | BEVERAGE POUCH AND METHOD OF USE - A pouch for dispensing of a usable liquid comprises at least first and second compartments, the first and second compartments separated from each other by a first rupturable seal; which ruptures upon application of a force so that the first and second compartments are in communication with each other. The first compartment has a fill port with a tamperproof seal and is either empty or contains a gas such as air or an inert gas. The second compartment has at least a first material therein to be mixed with one or more liquids to be introduced into the first compartment via the fill port to form the usable liquid. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140335239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A gas source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the gas source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140342058 | PAPER BASED SINGLE CUP BREWING - A single cup portion pack is disclosed. The single cup portion pack is made out of a paper material. The present invention may further include a filter within the cup. The filter may contain the coffee to be brewed. The filter of the present invention may be made of a paper material. The present invention may further include a lid. The lid may be sealed onto the cup. The lid may be made of a paper material. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140342059 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARING CONSUMABLE PRODUCT - A capsule is provided for use in a machine for preparing product from capsules. The capsule includes a body that defines an interior space with an opening at one location and an aperture at another location. A soluble closure is disposed on an interior surface of the body to cover the aperture. Ingredients are disposed within the interior space for preparing a desired product. A cover is disposed over the opening and a removable cover is disposed over the aperture. The removable cover is removed from capsule prior to insertion of capsule into the machine. The soluble closure is adapted to dissolve upon exposure to fluid from the capsule machine in order to allow prepared product to exit capsule through aperture. In another embodiment, a delivery system such as a soluble pouch or a film containing ingredients is disposed in the capsule. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140342060 | CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGE - A capsule includes a casing provided with a base wall and with a side wall defining an open cavity for containing a product to be combined with a fluid to produce a final product. The base wall has such a thickness as to be perforable. The capsule further includes a stiffening element connected with an inner surface of the base wall within the cavity to stiffen the base wall. The base wall includes at least one through opening at a preset portion to be perforated for the outflow of the final product. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140348984 | FILTER ELEMENT HAVING MICROPERFORATIONS FOR ENABLING THE PASSAGE OF FLUIDS DURING BREWING - The present invention relates to a filter element for the extraction or brewing of beverages. In particular, the filter element facilitates brewing through increased permeability of fluid from a brewed beverage from brewable particles, such fluid including liquid and gas, and the easing of gas build up in a brewing device herein by the removal of gases emitted from a beverage medium housed within a beverage cartridge during brewing. The filter element may be used within a rigid, semi-rigid or soft pod that is insertable within a beverage brewer. The invention particularly concerns the brewing of coffee and coffee products in a coffee brewing machine configured to receive pods holding coffee particles that are injected with water and caused to brew coffee therefrom. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140348985 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A DRINK AND CAPSULE FOR APPLICATION OF THIS METHOD - A method for preparing a drink by passing hot water in a capsule ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140370161 | BEVERAGE CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION IN A BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE - Beverage capsule for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation device from a capsule containing beverage ingredients by passing water through the ingredients contained in the capsule using centrifugal forces, said device comprising means for driving the capsule in rotation around an axis of rotation (I), a capsule holder for receiving the capsule and a water injection means for injecting water in the capsule, said device further comprising a valve means for engaging a valve engaging portion of the capsule; said valve means comprising a pressing ring; the capsule comprising a body and a lid and a valve engaging portion designed for being inserted between the capsule holder and the valve means of the device; wherein said capsule comprises an outlet structure forming beverage flow restriction passages of defined cross-section in the capsule at such and/or as a result of the insertion of the valve engaging portion between the capsule holder and the pressing ring of the valve means. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370162 | FOOD PRODUCTS AND FOOD PACKAGES WITH FRANGIBLE ELEMENTS - Embodiments of the invention include food packages and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a food package. The food package can include an exterior sealing enclosure, an interior barrier, the interior barrier separating the first compartment and the second adjacent compartment, a first food component, and a second food component. The exterior sealing enclosure can include a first compartment, a second adjacent compartment, a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side. The interior barrier can be frangible through manual manipulation by a consumer without rupturing the exterior sealing enclosure. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of packaging food components. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370163 | COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PORTION-PACKAGED SOUPS AND MEALS - Methods and systems for producing a food product having a liquid component and an insoluble component, such as soups or stews. A food product assembly may include a cartridge containing a liquid component medium that is usable by a beverage forming machine to produce a liquid component of the food product. A second container, to which the cartridge may be removably attached, may contain the insoluble component of the food product, and may receive the liquid component so as to hold both the insoluble component and liquid component together, e.g., for consumption by a user. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370164 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid. The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The receptacle comprises bottom piercing means intended for piercing an entrance area of an alternative capsule for creating at least one entrance opening for supplying the fluid to the extractable product. The entrance area of the capsule according to the invention comprises an entrance filter for supplying the fluid to the extractable product there through. In use, the entrance filter is positioned at a distance from the bottom piercing means, such that the capsule of the system is not pierced by the bottom piercing means. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140377413 | Beverage Filter Cartridge - A beverage filter cartridge includes an inner cup made of filter paper and defining a first chamber, an outer cup holding the inner cup in a second chamber therein, and a seal film bonded to the outer cup to seal the inner cup in the outer cup. The inner cup has a hard rim extending around the top open side thereof and supportable at an inner upper part of the outer cup to suspend the inner cup in the second open chamber of the outer cup. After removal of the seal film, the plastic outer cup can be recycled, reducing environmental pollution and implementing the principles of environmental protection. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140377414 | Single Serve Cup - The disclosed single serve cup or beverage extraction cup includes a filter insert inside a cup body. The cup body has an open bottom and a plurality of side ports, and the filter insert is shaped to fit the cup body such that substantially all the side ports are fronted with filter material. Generally, the filter insert is bonded to the cup body, and covers the cup body open bottom. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140377415 | Flavor Chamber - The invention is a flavor enhancement delivery system named The Flavor Chamber. A bladder (A), (B), (C) that is attached to the underside of a bottle cap ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150017289 | PACKAGING COMPRISING A CONTAINER AND A CAP WITH HINGED LID - A packaging for dispensing infant food products is disclosed. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a packaging for infant cereal products. The packaging ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150017290 | INTERCHANGEABLE CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN INFUSION OF A POWDERED PRODUCT, AND RELATIVE METHOD FOR OBTAINING SUCH AN INFUSION - A capsule suited to contain inside it a powdered product e.g. powdered coffee) for the preparation of an infusion. The capsule comprises a container closed by a lid. The container is provided with at least a filter of the powdered product/hot water infusion. The capsule is characterized in that it comprises: | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150037470 | Capsule, Device and Method for Preparing a Beverage by Extraction - The invention relates to a capsule for use in a device for preparing beverages. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a capsule and a device for preparing beverages. The invention further relates to a method for preparing beverages by making use of such an assembly. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150050391 | CAPSULE FOR OBTAINING BEVERAGES SUCH AS ESPRESSO AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING BEVERAGES SUCH AS ESPRESSO - A capsule ( | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150050392 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DRINKS, DRINKS CONTAINER AND DRINKS DEVICE - Method and system of using a drinks device to provide a variety of different types of drink requiring respective mixes of components and water. Drinks containers are arranged to each house separately the required components of a respective drink. Each drinks container is provided with a respective delivery outlet for dispensing a mix of the respective housed components. The drinks device is used to act upon respective drinks containers so as to mix the separately housed components and dispense the mixed components from the respective delivery outlet in conjunction with water from a water dispenser of the drinks device. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150050393 | Spherical Container Allowing Rapid Extraction - A spherical container comprising an upper shell, a lower shell, a filter net and a connector. The connector, the upper shell and the lower shell form an airtight spherical cavity. The filter net is fixed within cavities of the connector. The upper surfaces and the lower surfaces of the connector are inwardly recessed to form upper locking slots and lower locking slots. The upper shell and the lower shell are formed respectively with upper locking portions and lower locking portions. Outer walls of the upper locking portions and of the lower locking portions are inwardly recessed to form upper grooves and lower grooves respectively. The connector is formed with upper hooks and lower hooks. Inner wall of the connector extends upwardly and downwardly to form buffer plates tightly fitted with inner walls of the upper shell and of the lower shell. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150050394 | SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A PRE-DETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE - A system and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product includes at least one disposable capsule; an apparatus comprising a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid to the at least one capsule, a receptacle for accommodating the at least one capsule, and an outlet arrangement for supplying the beverage to a container, such as a cup. The at least one disposable capsule comprises a material barrier for enclosing an inner space comprising the extractable product. The disposable capsule further comprises a displaceable body conceived to interact with the material barrier for discontinuing at least an exit area thereof for enabling passage of the at least a portion of the beverage away from the capsule. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150056339 | DUAL-PURPOSE ASEPTIC CONTAINER - A consumable-product container includes an aseptically sealed body defining an interior volume, an amount of fluid disposed within the interior volume, the amount of fluid having a liquid state and a frozen state, a straw receiving area on the body, the straw receiving area being of a material that is penetrable by a flexible plastic straw, and a removable member that, when removed from the body, creates an opening in the body sized to permit the fluid to escape the interior volume in the frozen state. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150056340 | CAPSULE WITH CONTROL MEMBER - A capsule is provided for use in a machine for preparing a consumable product from capsules. The capsule includes a body that defines an interior space with an opening. Ingredients are disposed within the interior space for preparing a desired product, a portion of the ingredients being non-permanently bound into a cluster. The cluster acts as a control member for controlling a flow of fluid for a period of time within the capsule. A cover is disposed over the opening. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150056341 | CAPSULE CONTAINING A DOSING AGENT AND SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - A capsule is provided containing a dosing agent and a system and process is provided for making capsules containing a dosing agent. The capsule includes a body defining an interior space and an opening, the capsule having ingredients and a dosing agent disposed in the interior space and a cover to seal the opening. The process and system includes depositing ingredients and the dosing agent in the interior space of the capsule and then covering the opening. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150079240 | Capsule based system for preparing and dispensing a beverage - The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150079241 | PORTION CAPSULE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF A BEVERAGE WITH A PORTION CAPSULE - A portion capsule for producing a beverage is proposed, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element having a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150086680 | CUP-SHAPED BODY FOR A CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A cup-shaped body comprises a circumferential wall and a first end wall. The first end wall comprises a deepened portion, forming a first recessed space. The first end wall further comprises a projection protruding from said deepened portion into said first recessed space. The body is formed such that identical specimens of the body are slidable into one another. The deepened portion is formed to comprise abutment structure having an abutment condition in which the extent of said slidability of a first one of said specimens into a second one of said specimens is limited. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150099042 | Coffee Capsule with Diffuser for Single Serve Brewer - The invention is directed toward a capsule for use in a single serve beverage brewing machine. The capsule forms a chamber with a film cover sealing the chamber for the brewing of a beverage. At the base of the capsule the external wall of the capsule protrudes into the body of the capsule chamber to form a diffuser. The base of the paper filter cup rests on the diffuser. The top rim of the paper filter cup is attached to the film cover. Between the walls of the paper filter cup and the external capsule wall is a vertical flow channel. During the brewing process water initially flows through the extractable ingredient in the paper filter, circulates upward within the vertical flow channel, back through the paper filter, and recirculates through the extractable ingredient. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150104547 | Containers - Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150118367 | COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE AND COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A coffee beverage system is described including a first coffee bean packaging cartridge, a second coffee bean cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. After a first predetermined number of servings of coffee, transportation component of the first cartridge for transporting coffee beans of the first cartridge to a metering chamber of the system are disabled. The transportation component of the second coffee bean cartridge are not disabled or only disabled after a second predetermined number of servings of coffee which is larger than the first predetermined number of servings of coffee. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150125576 | INGREDIENT CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGE PREPARATION | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150289708 | Beverage Dispensing Machine - A beverage dispensing machine ( | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150289710 | DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY, A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A FOAMED FOOD PRODUCT - A disposable assembly contains a concentrated liquid food product and comprises an eductor and a microfiltration device. A water inlet of the eductor is configured for connection to an external source of water. A gas inlet of the microfiltration device is configured for connection to an external source of gas and an outlet of the microfiltration device is configured for discharging a foamed food product created by the microfiltration device from the disposable assembly. A system for preparing a foamed food product comprises a product preparation apparatus for preparing said foamed food product, and such a disposable assembly. The apparatus comprises a water source, a water heater and water pressurizing means configured for detachable connection to the eductor of the disposable assembly. The apparatus further comprises a pressurized gas source and gas pressurizing means configured for supplying pressurized gas to the microfiltration device. In a method for preparing a foamed food product heated water is supplied to the water inlet of said eductor for entraining concentrated liquid food product out of the holder and for mixing said concentrated liquid food product with the heated water. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150298897 | CAPSULE FOR USE IN COFFEE EXTRACTION MACHINES - A capsule for containing ground coffee is disclosed, the capsule comprising a frustoconical side wall ( | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150298898 | SINGLE SERVE CAPSULE FOR PRODUCING A COFFEE BEVERAGE WITHOUT CREMA - The invention relates to a single serve capsule for producing a coffee beverage. The single serve capsule has a capsule base body, in which a textile fabric and a beverage substance are arranged, said beverage substance being provided in the single serve capsule in order to be stored and to be contracted from said capsule through the textile fabric by means of pressurised hot water. The beverage substance is substantially in powder form and comprises roasted, ground coffee, and the textile fabric has a mass per unit area of at least 100 g/m | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150305547 | SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES - System for dispensing beverages from solid substances and liquid substances used to infuse and/or dissolve said solid substances, said system comprising: an apparatus for preparing and dispensing the beverages, the apparatus comprising dispensing means ( | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150307267 | PERMEABLE DISPOSABLE FILTER AND BEVERAGE SYSTEM - A disposable filter can replace a reusable filter in a reusable coffee filter. The disposable filter can be removed immediately after use and discarded without mess, making the single cup brewer available without delay for the next brew cycle. The disposable filter includes a basket portion having a collar, where the basket portion can fit into a reusable coffee filter holder and the collar can rest over a lip of the reusable coffee filter holder. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150307268 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - A capsule for preparing a beverage from a powdery or granular raw material is provided with a body of polymeric material, comprising a seat suitable for containing the powdery or granular raw material. The capsule is characterized in that the seat comprises an opening provided with a first edge sealed by a first foil impermeable to fluids. A collection chamber divided from said seat by means of a bottom wall having a second edge projecting in the longitudinal direction is also provided. The edge is sealed with a second foil impermeable to fluids. The body is made of plastic material impermeable to fluids, in particular to gases and even more particularly to atmospheric oxygen. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150314952 | SINGLE SERVE CAPSULE FOR PRODUCING COFFEE BEVERAGES WITH AND WITHOUT CREMA - This invention relates to a single serve capsule for producing a coffee beverage. The single serve capsule has a capsule base body, in which a textile fabric and a beverage substance are arranged, said beverage substance being provided in the single serve capsule in order to be stored and to be extracted from said capsule through the textile fabric by means of pressurised hot water. The beverage substance is substantially in powder form and comprises roasted, ground coffee, the roasted coffee having a colour value from 50 to 150. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150314954 | PORTION CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BEVERAGE BY MEANS OF A PORTION CAPSULE - The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage comprising a capsule body ( | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150314955 | Solution Mixing Cartridge - A solution mixing cartridge comprises a container, a filter, a lid, and a substance. The container includes a bottom, a sidewall and an interior space. The bottom has a pierceable bottom portion configured to be pierced by a first piercing element. The filter is disposed inside the container. The filter includes a concave center portion disposed above the pierceable bottom portion. The filter is fastened to the container bottom along a bottom periphery. The filter sidewall extends upwardly from the filter bottom and contacts the container sidewall. A substance is disposed in the filter. The lid is attached to the container opening. The lid has a pierceable lid portion configured to be pierced by a second machine piercing element. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150327718 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SOLUTE EXTRACTION - The present disclosure describes apparatuses and methods for infusing solutes into solution. An apparatus in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a pump and a receptacle, coupled to the pump. The receptacle is configured to selectively receive a slurry within the receptacle. The apparatus further comprises an inlet nozzle coupled between the receptacle and the pump. The pump is configured to deliver at least a first solvent to the slurry in the receptacle through the inlet nozzle such that at least one solution, comprising at least a portion of the at least first solvent and at least one solute from the slurry, is created. The apparatus further comprises an outlet conduit coupled to the receptacle and configured to direct at least a portion of the solution external to the receptacle, in which the inlet nozzle is configured to selectively move while delivering the at least first solvent to the slurry to infuse the solution with the at least one solute. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150329281 | Capsule For Making Beverages - A capsule ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150329282 | Capsule For Beverages - A capsule, including: a casing containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid for making a final product; a nozzle associated with the casing and having a longitudinal side wall and a first end provided with a first opening suitable to engage a fluid injecting arrangement of a brewing machine, said longitudinal side wall being provided with at least one outflow opening connected to the first opening through a first duct for dispensing said fluid in the cavity in a injecting step; and a mixing element rotatably coupled with the nozzle at the outflow opening and shaped in such a manner as to divert at least one jet of fluid coming from the outflow opening and be rotated by said jet around said nozzle so as to create inside said cavity a vortex flow of fluid and product. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150342213 | COFFEE PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a method for producing an instant coffee, the method comprising: providing a finely ground roasted coffee material; providing an aqueous coffee extract; mixing the finely ground roasted coffee material with the aqueous coffee extract to form a first mixture; and drying the first mixture, wherein, before drying, the finely ground roasted coffee material: (i) is heated to a temperature of from 70 to 100° C. in an aqueous environment; or (ii) is maintained at a temperature of from 5 to 70° C. in an aqueous environment for a duration of at least 1 hour. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344219 | Capsule For Beverages - A capsule, including: a deformable casing defining a cavity containing an initial product joined to a fluid for making a final product; a nozzle associated with the casing to inject the fluid of a brewing machine, the nozzle having a longitudinal side wall being provided with at least one outflow opening to the cavity, and the nozzle having an end wall provided with a second opening enabling the final product to exit from the cavity. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150353275 | CAPSULE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES - A capsule for making beverages comprising at least one powdered food substance which can be extracted using water to make a beverage, comprising a cup-shaped outer body ( | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353276 | Preparation of Beverages and Liquid Food Products - The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverages and, in particular, to an improved cartridge for preparing beverages in brewing machines. The cartridges can also be used for preparing liquid food products. The cartridge comprises a continuous elongate tubular chamber containing the at least one ingredient providing a fluid flow path linking an inlet for the introduction of the liquid at one end of the chamber to an outlet for discharge of the beverage or food product at an opposite end of the chamber. The chamber has an internal width to length ratio in the range of 1:4 to 1:200. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150360854 | CARTRIDGE FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES - A cartridge for preparation of a beverage is provided which is sealed prior to use and contains one or more beverage ingredients. The cartridge comprises:
| 12-17-2015 |
| 20150368024 | BOTTLE WITH MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS - A beverage bottle for mixing at least two liquids upon pouring is described. The bottle includes an outer container for holding a first liquid. The outer container includes a bottom, a circumferential wall, and an open spout. The bottle includes at least one inner container positioned within the outer container for holding a second liquid. The inner container includes a bottom, a circumferential wall, and an open spout. The bottle further includes a collar engaging the outer container and the inner container and holding the inner container in a fixed position relative to the outer container. The collar defines a first aperture in fluid communication with the inner container and a second aperture in fluid communication with the outer container. A lateral distance between a first pouring edge of the first aperture and a first pouring edge of the second aperture is eight millimeters or less | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150375928 | BREAKING SYSTEM APPLIED IN CAPSULES FOR ESPRESSO MACHINES, TEA AND OTHER SOLUBLES, MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL, ALUMINIUM OR ITS DERIVATIVES - Breaking system to be applied in the area where the water enters and the infusion exits the capsule. The surface from the bottom of the cup presents interior creases, reducing the thickness of the wall and limited areas of rupture or breaking, that is caused by the normal pressure water pump. The cover produced in the same material, presents in the central surface lowered, creases of rupture or breaking, that can be in the same quantity and equal to the bottom of the cup, or different, with a geometry and appropriate quantity to the granularity of the products introduced into the capsule. The outside of the wall of the cup presents raised ribs, that form rhombs filled with raised dots. By the inside of the wall of the cup is reinforced with three or more platelets amounts. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160000254 | COFFEE POD ADAPTER SYSTEM - A system, including: a pod holder mount and a pressure plate mount reciprocally movable relative to one another; and a plurality of interchangeable pairs of pod holders and pressure plates respectively removable receivable in, and fluidly connectable to, the pod holder mount and the pressure plate mount to define an extraction chamber for individual coffee pods; wherein each of the pairs of pod holders and pressure plates are constructed and arranged to define fluid passages that selectively combine with fluid passages in the pod holder mount and the pressure plate mount to provide alternate fluid paths to inject water into, and extract coffee from, individual coffee pods in the extraction chamber in two opposite directions. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160001967 | A PORTION PACKAGE FOR FOODSTUFF SUCH AS BUTTER - The invention relates to an individual portion package containing butter, soft cheese or other foodstuff intended for spreading on a piece of bread or the like. The package includes a closed container ( | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160001968 | Portion Capsule and Method for Producing a Beverage By Means of a Portion Capsule - The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body, which has a capsule bottom and a lid, wherein a cavity for accommodating a powdery or liquid beverage substrate or food substrate is formed between the capsule bottom and the lid and wherein a filler element is arranged in the cavity. The invention further relates to a method for producing a portion capsule and a method for producing a beverage. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160001970 | Packs for Preparing Beverages - A pack in which a food or beverage ingredient is stored and in which a beverage is produced when water is introduced inside is disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160016727 | CARTRIDGE FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A cartridge for a beverage dispenser includes a top that has a perimeter forming an opening therein, an intermediate portion connected to the top, and a bottom connected to the intermediate portion. The intermediate portion has at least five openings formed therein. The intermediate portion forms a receiving space between the top and the bottom. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160051093 | FOODSTUFF DISPENSING MACHINE AND DEHYDRATED FOODSTUFF CONTAINER - A stand alone container for housing dehydrated foodstuff and for use in a foodstuff machine has a continuous sidewall with first and second ends forming a storage area. A piston is complementarily positioned within the sidewall proximate the first end and is slidable with respect to the sidewall. The container contains dehydrated foodstuff located in the storage area and a removable cover positioned proximate the second end. The foodstuff machine includes a machine housing having an access opening for receiving the container having dehydrated foodstuff therein. A hydrating and positioning system moves from a loading position when the container is in the access opening to a hydrating position with the container second end above the first end and then to a transfer position where the first end is positioned above the second end. A liquid dispenser is positioned above the container when the container is in the hydrating position. The foodstuff machine has a transfer arm having an operative end for receiving the container and is movable from a first position that supports the container in the transfer position to an extrusion position where the container is located over a cooking station. A piston rod is operatively associated with the piston in the container and moves to force the piston toward the second end of the container to force hydrated foodstuff through the die to form uncooked strips which drop into the cooking station. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160052706 | A FOOD PREPARATION CAPSULE - The present invention concerns a capsule ( | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160066591 | A BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM, A CAPSULE AND A METHOD FOR FORMING A BEVERAGE - A beverage producing system is provided comprising a capsule ( | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage are disclosed. A gas source, which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid, and/or a beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in a cartridge. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068335 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068336 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160083174 | A BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM, A CAPSULE AND A METHOD FOR FORMING A BEVERAGE - A beverage producing system is provided comprising a capsule containing beverage ingredients and a beverage preparation machine. The capsule comprises a cup-shaped body and a lid; the cup-shaped body having a base and a side wall and the lid being sealed to the cup-shaped body. The side wall is dimensioned to be contacted by an enclosing member of the beverage preparation machine on closure of the enclosing member to buckle the side wall to form a valley zone bridging the enclosing member. The side wall is adapted such that said valley zone forms at least one sealing interface between the enclosing member and the side wall. A capsule and a method are also disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160096648 | Carton For Food Product - A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels that at least partially form an interior of the carton. In a first configuration of the carton, the carton contains at least one article containing a plurality of food products. The carton has features for converting the carton to a second configuration wherein the carton is converted to a serving tray for serving the plurality of food products. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096681 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION CAPSULES - A beverage preparation capsule comprising a capsule body having a beverage preparation ingredient hermetically sealed therein, wherein a beverage outlet region of said capsule comprises: front and back sheets of air-and water-impermeable flexible film material arranged in face-to-face relationship along an edge; a folded strip of flexible film material in the form of a gusset extending inwardly from said edge, wherein at least a central region of said strip is provided with a plurality of perforations or a zone of weakness. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160101929 | CARTRIDGE FOR EXTRACTING A BEVERAGE - A cartridge for extracting a beverage by injecting a fluid under pressure includes a containment body adapted to contain a substance and to receive such fluid under pressure. The containment body includes a bottom wall that is provided with at least one weakened portion that can be broken due to the effect of the pressure of the fluid so as to generate an opening for the outflow of the beverage. The cartridge further includes externally to the containment body, an abutment that faces without contact the bottom wall in order to limit the deformation of the bottom wall due to the effect of the pressure of the fluid and consequently limit the extent of the fracture of the at least one weakened portion. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160107831 | CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGE PREPARATION - The present invention is directed to a container ( | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160113435 | METHOD, INFUSION ASSEMBLY, AND CARTRIDGE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A LIQUID PRODUCT - A method for the preparation of a liquid product such as coffee by means of hot liquid and/or steam introduced into a cartridge ( | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160120356 | FILTER UNIT FOR A CAPSULE - The present invention provides a filter unit | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160122122 | SINGLE SERVE CAPSULE HAVING A LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR - The invention relates to a single serve capsule having a capsule body, the walls and bottom of which delimit an interior in which a drink or food substance is provided, which is dissolved and/or extracted by means of a liquid, which is introduced into the single serve capsule, wherein a liquid distributor, which distributes a liquid supply at least partially over the cross section of the single serve capsule, is provided in the interior, in particular downstream of the liquid supply. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160137401 | A CAPSULE FOR FOOD OR BEVERAGE PREPARATION - A food or beverage capsule ( | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160145038 | POD FOR BEVERAGE MACHINE - Various beverage preparation systems, beverage pods, and beverage preparation machines are described. In some embodiments, a beverage pod for the preparation of a single serving of a beverage includes a body portion containing whole coffee beans. The pod can include a movable grinding element positioned in the body portion. The movable grinding element can be configured to move relative to the body portion and to grind the coffee beans into coffee grounds inside the beverage pod. The pod can include an inlet configured to receive an introduction of liquid. The liquid can mix with the coffee grounds to prepare the beverage inside the pod. The beverage can be dispensed through an outlet, such as directly to a cup. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160152408 | DISPENSER CARTRIDGE AND DISPENSER ARRANGEMENT | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160152409 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160158712 | Beverage Aeration - A beverage package includes a bottle including a base, a sidewall extending from the base, a shoulder extending from the sidewall, and a neck extending from the shoulder and including an interior, an interior surface, and a mouth having an end surface. The beverage package also includes an aerator separate from the bottle, extending across the interior of the bottle neck, and disposed entirely within the interior of the neck and spaced axially from the end surface of the bottle neck, and including an inlet end, an outlet end axially spaced from the inlet end, an outer wall in contact with the interior surface of the bottle neck, and a baffle disposed radially inwardly of the outer wall and axially between the inlet and outlet ends. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160159562 | CAPSULE FOR INFUSION PRODUCTS - The capsule for infusion products comprises a cup-shaped body made of a plastic material defined by a bottom wall, which is provided with a beverage outlet area, and by a lateral wall, a lid, arranged so as to close the cup-shaped body and which is provided with a water inlet area and an infusion product contained in the cup-shaped body. The capsule includes a plurality of abutments that originate from the inner face of the bottom wall and define labyrinth-shaped channels for the beverage towards the outlet area and on which a water-proof disc is fixed. Furthermore, the capsule comprises a passage of the beverage from the chamber defined in the cup-shaped body and the labyrinth-shaped channels. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160159563 | Capsule For Beverages And Respective Production Apparatus And Method - A capsule for beverages with a casing which includes a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity for combining an initial product and a fluid to obtain an end product, and an edge extending from the side wall. The capsule includes a covering element fixed to the edge to close the cavity hermetically, which is pierceable by an extracting element of a dispensing machine. The casing is made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastics. The edge includes a sealing element with a protrusion facing the base wall that is obtainable by the sheet forming a further cavity suitable for containing a fluid. The covering element is fixed to also seal hermetically the further cavity to create a cushion that is deformable between the edge and the covering element that defines the sealing element arranged for sealingly engaging, when compressed, with an abutting element of a dispensing machine. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160166999 | BEVERAGE PRODUCING SYSTEM COMPRISING A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160176624 | FOOD OR BEVERAGE CAPSULE WITH BUILT-IN FOAMING CAPABILITIES | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160176626 | CARTRIDGE FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSER | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160185518 | SINGLE SERVIE CAPSULE HAVING A FLUORESCENT AND/OR PHOSPHORESCENT IDENTIFIER - The invention relates to a single serve capsule for producing a drink from a drink/food raw material which is provided in the cavity of a main body. The invention also relates to a method for producing a drink. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192806 | COFFEE MACHINE FOR PROVIDING COFFEE BREW WITH REDUCED CAFFEINE CONTENT | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160194146 | DISPOSABLE CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DOSE OF A DRINK IN AN AUTOMATIC DRINKS MACHINE | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160198732 | SOLUBLE BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160200487 | BREAK-OFF SPOUT, POUCH HAVING A BREAK-OFF SPOUT, PRODUCTION METHOD FOR POUCH HAVING A BREAK-OFF SPOUT, FOOD OR BEVERAGE IN POUCH HAVING A BREAK-OFF SPOUT, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR | 07-14-2016 |
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| 20160251149 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE SUCH AS COFFEE AND THE LIKE | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160251150 | SINGLE-PORTION PACKAGE, SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING LIQUID PRODUCTS BASED UPON SAID SINGLE-PORTION PACKAGES | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160251151 | COFFEE PAD FOR USE IN A COFFEE MACHINE | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160376093 | Cartridge And Method For The Preparation Of Beverages - A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients. | 12-29-2016 |
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