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Document | Title | Date |
20080206418 | Equipment For the Preparation of a Hot Beverage - Equipment for the preparation of a hot beverage comprising a boiler capable of containing a liquid component of the beverage, for example water, a collection container and means defining a delivery path for the liquid component from the boiler to the collection container. The equipment also comprises valve means located along the delivery path for the liquid component comprising a plug which can move between a position in which the delivery path is closed and one in which it is open and means to immobilise the plug in the open position. These means are arranged in such a way that they can be activated and deactivated by a force exerted in the direction of movement of the plug. The means for immobilising the plug comprise at least one pair of members capable of attracting each other through magnetic force. | 08-28-2008 |
20090004351 | HOT BEVERAGE MAKER - A process for making a hot beverage, such as coffee or tea, includes placing ground coffee or tea into a filter, inserting the filter into a filter basket to support the filter with respect to a reservoir that is to receive a brewed beverage; introducing water into the filter; and repeatedly deforming the filter to alter its shape as water passes through the filter and ground coffee or tea en route to the reservoir. A device for making a hot beverage includes a drive and a filter basket. The filter basket defines a filter basket chamber for receiving an associated filter. The filter basket includes a movable component operably connected to the drive and movable for deforming the associated filter. The movable component is operable between a first operating position where the filter chamber has a first dimension and a second operating position where the filter chamber has a second dimension that is smaller than the first dimension. | 01-01-2009 |
20090022864 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION FROM AT LEAST TWO INGREDIENTS TO BE DISSOLVED AND/OR EXTRACTED AND AN AMOUNT OF LIQUID - A method for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption from at least two ingredients to be dissolved and/or extracted and an amount of liquid such as water which is supplied to the ingredients, the method comprising the following steps:—a first ingredient is utilized in a first holder system; and—a second ingredient is utilized in a second holder system. | 01-22-2009 |
20090029021 | Appliance for Brewing an Infusion of Coffee or Tea - The invention relates to an appliance comprising a water tank, a housing including a chamber having an opening for receiving a fill of brew preparation, a chamber closure part having an outflow orifice and mounted to move between an open position and a closed position; means connected to the tank to act during a brewing cycle to deliver a certain volume of water raised to a brewing temperature, from said tank to said chamber. According to the invention, the appliance essentially consists in a portable structure comprising a head containing at least one chamber, a body including at least handle means making it possible, during the brewing cycle, to place the outflow orifice facing down towards a cup. | 01-29-2009 |
20090117239 | RETAINED LOOSE COFFEE CONTAINER AND METHOD - A reusable beverage container for use with a beverage maker to retain a beverage making substance therein. The reusable container has a container portion, a base and a cover. The base is coupled to the container portion and at least a portion of the base is foraminous. The cover is displaceably retained on the container for allowing a beverage making substance to be placed in the container and retained therein. At least a portion of the base is faraminous. The container may also be in the form of a kit for use with a beverage maker for containing a beverage making substance. The kit includes a cover displaceably retained on a holder of the beverage maker. The holder defines a cavity for retaining beverage making substance and the cover is displaceably positionable over the cavity for selectively retaining beverage substance in the holder. | 05-07-2009 |
20090117240 | Moka Coffee Machine and Method for Preparing a Coffee-Flavoured Drink - The invention refers to a moka coffee machine, basically traditional, modified in order to obtain an expresso coffee without altering the organoleptic properties thereof. The machine according to the invention allows to control the temperature of the water inside the boiler, and to prepare the drink without having the water reaching exceedingly high pressures. | 05-07-2009 |
20090181143 | Method of operating a beverage brewer - A beverage brewer ( | 07-16-2009 |
20090186137 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING A LONG COFFEE EXTRACT FROM A CAPSULE IN A REDUCED FLOW TIME - A method for delivering a long coffee extract from a capsule containing ground coffee within a flow time of 50 seconds or less by injection of water under pressure within the capsule. The capsule is filled with ground coffee and has a delivery membrane. The capsule is extracted in a coffee extraction device, and pressurized water is injected in the capsule under pressure. The coffee beverage is released through the beverage delivery membrane of the capsule with engaging means engaging in and/or against the membrane. The pressure loss is reduced in the coffee bed by providing in the capsule coffee ground having a controlled percentage of fines (F) depending on the average particle size (D4,3). The flow time can be lowered to 40 seconds or even less while maintaining a coffee extraction yield within a high range of 15 to 30%. | 07-23-2009 |
20090220659 | EQUIPMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HOT BEVERAGE - Equipment ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090285953 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREWING COFFEE, TEA AND ESPRESSO - In one embodiment of the present invention an apparatus for brewing coffee, tea and espresso is provided. In another embodiment of the present invention a method for brewing coffee, tea and espresso is provided. The apparatus and method of the present invention may utilize a “pod” in which the coffee, tea and espresso is disposed for brewing. In one example, a pod of a single diameter may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using appropriate pods of essentially the same diameter). In another example, a single water pressure may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using essentially the same water pressure). In another example, a single water pump may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using the same pump). In another example, a single water temperature may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using essentially the same water temperature). | 11-19-2009 |
20090317526 | COFFEE BREWING SYSTEM - A device for brewing coffee including a basket for retaining coffee grounds, the basket having an opening to receive water at a user-selected temperature for contacting the coffee grounds within the basket. A control valve is provided for controlling the discharge of brewed coffee from the basket only after all of the water intended to be brewed has steeped within the coffee grounds. | 12-24-2009 |
20090324791 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING FASTER A SHORT COFFEE EXTRACT FROM CAPSULE - A method for delivering a short coffee extract faster from a closed capsule containing ground coffee by injecting water under pressure within the capsule. The capsule is filled with ground coffee, has a delivery membrane and is extracted in a coffee extraction device and pressurized water is injected in the capsule under pressure. The coffee beverage is released through the beverage delivery membrane of the capsule with engaging means engaging in and/or against the membrane. The pressure loss is reduced in the coffee bed by providing ground coffee having a reduced percentage of fines (F) depending on the average particle size (D4,3). The extraction yield is maintained between 15 and 30% and the coffee extract of 25 or 40 grams is delivered in a flow time of 20 seconds or less. | 12-31-2009 |
20100034942 | Apparatus and Method for Extracting a Hot Beverage - A method for preparing a hot beverage, in particular a coffee beverage or a tea beverage, with flavors being extracted from a flavor carrier, which is prepared from roasted coffee or dried tea, by means of water or steam having a plurality of steps: a predetermined quantity of the flavor carrier, in which the flavors are contained, is added to an extraction chamber which can be closed in a fluid-tight manner in a first step; water or steam for extracting flavors from the flavor carrier is added to the extraction chamber in a subsequent step; the extracted beverage flows out of the extraction chamber in a subsequent step; before the step of introducing water or steam into the extraction chamber, a step of introducing pressurized gas into the extraction chamber is executed. In the process, the internal pressure in the extraction chamber rises. | 02-11-2010 |
20100040749 | METHOD OF BREWING BEVERAGE IN AN ELECTRIC, DRIP-TYPE BEVERAGE BREWER - A method of brewing hot beverage in an drip-type, electric brewer having a brew basket assembly ( | 02-18-2010 |
20100047419 | Single-serve permeable beverage filter - A disposable, single serve, fluid permeable filter configured to substantially conform to the contour of the interior surface of a permanent filter basket used in single serve type beverage brewers. | 02-25-2010 |
20100080877 | BREWING DEVICE FOR COFFEE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COFFEE BEVERAGE WITH A BREWING DEVICE - The brewing device for beverages includes a brewing unit for the brewing of a beverage, a crema valve and an outlet, wherein the brewing unit, the crema valve and the outlet are connected with one another in such a manner that in the brewing unit brewed beverage can be directed through the crema valve to the outlet. The crema valve is designed in such a manner that the brewed beverage can be swirled through in a crema chamber of the crema valve so that a crema is created. Furthermore, the brewing device includes an injection device for injecting a gas into the crema chamber and a dosing device for dosing the quantity of the gas injected into the crema chamber which is designed in such a manner that with each injection of the gas a preset quantity of the gas is injected in each case, where the preset quantity of the gas is a parameter that can be changed. | 04-01-2010 |
20100098823 | Portable electrical piston-driven espresso machine - A method of making espresso and a portable espresso machine incorporating that method that is compact, lightweight, requires low power, and is readily transportable. The quantity of water required to make espresso is heated to the brewing temperature in a boiler equipped with a piston. The piston is driven by an electric motor. During the brewing cycle, the hot water is pushed by the piston through the compacted coffee contained in the portafilter. The rate of piston movement is chosen such that the coffee in the portafilter is infused by the hot water at the high pressure necessary for making espresso, typically about 100 psi or higher, and also such that the contact between the coffee and water is of a duration suitable for making espresso, typically about 15-25 seconds. The components are thermally insulated and strategically placed to minimize the size of the machine and allow for portability. | 04-22-2010 |
20100098824 | APPLIANCE FOR MAKING COFFEE, TEA AND THE LIKE - An appliance for making coffee, tea and the like comprises a simple strength control system ( | 04-22-2010 |
20100112165 | MACHINE TO PRODUCE COFFEE OR THE LIKE AND RELATIVE METHOD - The machine comprises: an infusion unit ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100112166 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A beverage preparation system, a method of preparation and a device for securely engaging with a cup unit for preparing a beverage. A potable liquid is supplied within the cup unit but kept separate from a capsule brewing element containing a predetermined quantity of edible ingredients also disposed within the cup unit. The brewing element is constructed in a shape which retains its integrity without any external support even under pressure such as needed for espresso drink preparation. The beverage preparation device operates by extracting the potable liquid from the cup unit, processing it in a heating/cooling chamber, and returning the processed liquid at a predetermined pressure and time duration to the cup unit. The operation is performed in accordance with preprogrammed instructions associated with an instruction source provided on a sealed cover of the cup unit. | 05-06-2010 |
20100173054 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING AN ESPRESSO BEVERAGE - The present embodiments generally relate to a method and system for preparing a single or double espresso shot involving an initial compression at a low pressure and a second compression at a high pressure. This more efficient compression maximizes extraction of ground coffee and improves taste of the resulting espresso-containing beverage. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173055 | 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 wit the aid of the beverage. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173056 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE OR LIQUID FOOD AND SYSTEM USING BREWING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE - A method for preparing a beverage or liquid from a food substance contained in a filtering receptacle by passing water through the substance using brewing centrifugal forces. The method includes feeding water into the receptacle, and driving the receptacle in centrifugal rotation to force water to flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to the outlet of the receptacle. The receptacle is a sealed capsule which is opened for water to be introduced into the capsule, contains a predetermined dose of food substance and is discarded after use. | 07-08-2010 |
20100178405 | BEVERAGE BREWING SYSTEM SELECTIVELY USING ONE OR MORE CARTRIDGES - A novel beverage brewing system includes a plurality of beverage cartridge holders so that a user may selectively choose to infuse heated liquid through one or more cartridges of beverage medium (i.e., coffee grounds). One or more diverter valves may be used to achieve this. For weaker brewed coffee, a user would select a setting in which heated water passes through only one cartridge and then into a container. For stronger coffee, a setting would be chosen in which the heated water passes through both cartridges and then into the container. Alternatively, water from both cartridges could be diverted into two containers to brew weak coffee into two containers at the same time. | 07-15-2010 |
20100203209 | BEVERAGE BREWING PROCESS AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a unique process and system for brewing beverages for retail or commercial use where the key brewing parameters are independently controlled to produce multi-cup batches of brewed beverage of optimum taste. This invention is applicable to both retail and commercial applications and is scalable in quantities ranging from one cup to three gallons or more of brewed beverage. Since the extraction and solid-liquid separation are conducted separately and independently, the present invention decouples these two operations to avoid reduction in taste quality while still being able to provide large multi-cup batches. | 08-12-2010 |
20100209577 | BREWING UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC COFFEE MACHINES - The present invention relates to a brewing unit for a coffee machine. The brewing unit comprises a brewing chamber in which a dose of coffee powder can be lodged, an inlet for supplying water to the chamber for preparing a coffee beverage, a first piston providing a moveable wall for adjusting the chamber internal volume, which wall has an outlet for delivering the coffee beverage out from the chamber, and a valve assembly for opening/closing said delivery outlet. Advantageously a second piston is provided which moves the first piston and supports the valve assembly. The second piston is also moveable with respect to the first piston, for actuating the valve assembly. | 08-19-2010 |
20100239734 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE OR FOOD LIQUID AND SYSTEM USING BREWING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE - A capsule, device, system and method for preparing a liquid food or beverage. The capsule comprises an enclosure containing one or more extractable or infusible ingredients and configured and dimensioned to have a perimeter and be radially symmetrical about a central axis to facilitate rotation; and an opening arrangement that allows liquid food to leave the capsule after passing through the ingredient(s), wherein the opening arrangement is configured and positioned near or upon the perimeter of the enclosure to allow the liquid food to leave the capsule radially due to the application of the centrifugal forces. The method and device introduce liquid into the capsule to form the liquid food while applying centrifugal forces to the capsule to urge the liquid to pass through the ingredient(s). | 09-23-2010 |
20100260907 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FRESH, COLD, COFFEE-BASED BEVERAGE AND A CORRESPONDING COFFEE MACHINE - A method for producing a fresh, cold, coffee-based beverage using a predetermined amount of ground coffee, includes: feeding a predetermined amount of ground coffee into a brewing chamber; preparing a coffee concentrate with the supplied predetermined amount of ground coffee with a brewing operation in the brewing chamber, wherein the prepared coffee concentrate constitutes a specifiable multiple (VK) of a concentration (KN) for a normal drinking quality for filtered coffee at approximately 1.2 to 1.4% dry substance share; and mixing the prepared coffee concentrate with an amount of water which corresponds to a specifiable multiple (VM) of the amount of the prepared fresh coffee concentrate to prepare the fresh, cold, coffee-based beverage. | 10-14-2010 |
20100266739 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING COFFEE | 10-21-2010 |
20100266740 | METHOD AND APPLIANCE FOR MAKING ICE COFFEE - A method for making ice coffee comprises the following steps: extracting coffee by using water at a temperature that is in a range of 35° C. to 55° C., at a normal brewing pressure that is in a range of ambient pressure to 1.5 bar, and at an extraction time that is shorter than 60 seconds, and supplying a quantity of ice to the beverage which is obtained as a result of this extraction process, in order to get the ice coffee at a temperature at which it is ready to drink. An appliance for carrying out the method may also be adapted to make hot coffee, so that a user may choose which type of coffee he/she would like to receive from the appliance. | 10-21-2010 |
20100278988 | INFUSION BREWING DEVICE AND METHOD - The infusion brewing device has a steeping area configured and adapted to receive a filter, particulate steeping material and hot liquid water for steeping the particulate steeping material into an infusion. A vacuum chamber is positioned below the steeping area. The vacuum chamber has a hermetic wall, a closable lower outlet, and an upper opening leading to the steeping area. An inlet of a vacuum conduit is positioned in the vacuum chamber, above a maximum liquid level of the vacuum chamber and whereas an outlet thereof is connected to a vacuum source. The inlet is spaced from the wall by an inlet spacing distance. The vacuum source is operable to reduce the pressure in the vacuum chamber in a manner to draw the infusion through the filter and upper opening. | 11-04-2010 |
20100278989 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH A FINE-BUBBLE FOAM LAYER - A device for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption and having a fine-bubble foam layer, includes a beverage unit for delivering the beverage under pressure and at least one nozzle which is in fluid communication with the beverage unit for supplying the beverage to the nozzle such that the nozzle can generate a jet of beverage. The device further includes a receiving unit into which the jet is directed for obtaining the beverage with the fine-bubble foam layer. The receiving unit is provided with a chamber with at least one drain opening for delivering the beverage with the fine-bubble foam layer and a jet impact member accommodated in the chamber and having a top that lies free from an inner wall of the chamber. The nozzle and the jet impact member are mutually oriented such that the jet hits against a portion of the top of the jet impact member, so that the jet after hitting against the jet impact member forms a mist of the beverage. The beverage with the fine-bubble foam layer subsequently leaves the drain opening. The device is constructed such that air can only be supplied to the chamber through the at least one drain opening and/or through an air supply channel which extends through the jet impact member into the chamber. | 11-04-2010 |
20110014338 | MACHINE FOR PREPARING HOT BEVERAGES AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A MACHINE - A machine for preparing a hot beverage includes a water tank having a reservoir which contains water to be heated. Disposed downstream of the reservoir in a flow direction of the water is a lead container from which water is discharged into a pipe which is heated by a heating unit, thereby partly evaporating water to produce steam for further transport of water. In order to maintain a constant brew temperature, the water level is maintained in the lead container at a desired value. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014339 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COOLED COFFEE | 01-20-2011 |
20110014340 | Apparatus and Method for Preparing Pressed Coffee - In accordance with one embodiment, a pressed coffee maker is provided. The coffee maker can comprise a tank for storing coffee solution; a screen disposed in the tank for pressing coffee grounds in the tank; and a squeegee to clean the tank. A removable bottom can be used to both add new coffee grounds and remove used coffee grounds. | 01-20-2011 |
20110038998 | Automatic machine for user-controlled production of a food product - In the method as claimed in the invention savory substances which can be perceived by gustatory, olfactory and/or haptic means are extracted from the precursor product ( | 02-17-2011 |
20110045152 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A DRINK, AND DRINKS-PREPARING DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - According to a method of producing a drink, a cold drink, in particular iced coffee is produced from a hot drink, in particular a coffee/espresso, which is produced in a drinks machine by means of a hot-drinks-preparing device ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110076370 | PROCESSES FOR CONTROLLING THE STRENGTH OF AN EXTRACTABLE BEVERAGE - Processes for controlling strength of an extracted beverage including providing a pseudo packed bed of an extractable beverage material and contacting at least one liquid extraction stream with the pseudo packed bed of beverage material at a selected depth to obtain at least one zone of minimum extraction and at least one zone of maximum extraction. As the depth at which the liquid extraction stream is introduced into the packed bed increases, the zone of minimum extraction increases and the zone of maximum extraction decreases. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076371 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE WITH ENHANCED AROMA - The present invention relates to a device for the preparation of a beverage comprising: a mixing chamber ( | 03-31-2011 |
20110097466 | Vacuum brewed beverage machine and vacuum brewing method - The desired amount of coffee grounds, tea leaves, herbs or other beverage making material is placed in a chamber of glass vessel located on a moveable table top in its lowered position. The table top is then elevated until the upper edge of the vessel seals against a top seal. With the top sealed, the desired amount of water of about 185°-212° F. is introduced into the chamber through a port in the top. Thereafter, a vacuum is drawn in the chamber and is held within the range of about −5 to −20 Hg in. Using an external heat source, the brewing liquid is maintained at about 185°-212° F. Alternatively, the vacuum can be pulsed by turning it on and off several times during the brewing cycle. After the beverage has brewed for the desired amount of time, the heat and vacuum are removed, the chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure and the table top is lowered to release the vessel. The contents of the chamber are then strained to remove solids from the beverage. | 04-28-2011 |
20110177220 | DEVICE FOR IN-CUP-PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE - The present invention proposes a beverage production device for preparing a beverage from a beverage concentrate contained in a receptacle, comprising a support means ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110183055 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A DRINK - Device for preparing a drink by extracting a measured quantity, for example of ground coffee, contained in a capsule ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110189362 | CONTROLLED BEVERAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE USING CENTRIFUGAL FORCES - The present invention relates to a beverage production device for preparing a liquid comestible from a portioned food substance contained in a sealed capsule. The device includes a centrifugal unit for receiving the sealed capsule, a driving mechanism connected to the centrifugal unit for enabling a rotational motion of the centrifugal unit, a liquid supply connected to the centrifugal unit, a flow rate or pressure measuring mechanism for the supplied liquid and a controller for controlling the rotational speed of the driving mechanism dependent on the measured flow rate or the measured pressure of the liquid. | 08-04-2011 |
20110212236 | ACCELERATED LOW PRESSURE BREWER - A brewing system ( | 09-01-2011 |
20110217437 | COFFEE MAKER AND METHOD OF OPERATING COFFEE MAKER - A coffee maker has a water reservoir, an in-line water heater, a brew basket for receiving coffee grounds, a water passage between the water reservoir and the brew basket, a water level sensor located in the water reservoir, a water level indicator, and a controller in communication with the water level sensor and the water level indicator. The passage passes through the in-line water heater for delivering heated water to the brew basket. The controller activates the water level indicator in response to a signal from the water level sensor. A method of making coffee in the coffee maker includes determining, in the controller, an operating condition for a coffee bean grinder and operating the coffee bean grinder based on the operating condition to grind coffee beans and produce a quantity of ground coffee beans. | 09-08-2011 |
20110236546 | HOT BEVERAGE MAKER - A process for making a hot beverage, such as coffee or tea, includes placing ground coffee or tea into a filter, inserting the filter into a filter basket to support the filter with respect to a reservoir that is to receive a brewed beverage; introducing water into the filter; and repeatedly deforming the filter to alter its shape as water passes through the filter and ground coffee or tea en route to the reservoir. A device for making a hot beverage includes a drive and a filter basket. The filter basket defines a filter basket chamber for receiving an associated filter. The filter basket includes a movable component operably connected to the drive and movable for deforming the associated filter. The movable component is operable between a first operating position where the filter chamber has a first dimension and a second operating position where the filter chamber has a second dimension that is smaller than the first dimension. | 09-29-2011 |
20110293805 | DEVICE AND METHOD USING CENTRIFUGATION FOR EXTRACTING A LIQUID AND HEAT LOSS COMPENSATING MEANS - A method for producing a liquid extract from food ingredients in a beverage producing device that has a brewing unit driven in centrifugation. The method includes providing food ingredients in the brewing unit, supplying heated liquid in the brewing unit, centrifuging the brewing unit thereby generating centrifugal forces forcing liquid to flow through the food ingredients, and dispensing the liquid, along with an operation for compensating the thermal losses of the liquid extract in the brewing unit or the collecting unit. | 12-01-2011 |
20120021108 | Cold Brew System and Method for Making Cold Brew Coffee or Tea Extract - A cold brew apparatus and a method of making cold brew extract are disclosed. The cold brew apparatus includes a flexible brewing bag having an opening therein. Premeasured brewable ingredients (e.g., coffee grounds, coffee beans, tea leaves, etc.) are located in the brewing bag. The opening in the brewing bag is uncovered to allow a liquid (e.g., water) to be added to the brewable ingredients. The opening in the brewing bag is covered after the liquid has been added, and the brewable ingredients and the liquid are left to steep for a period of time (e.g., approximately 8-24 hours). After the period of time has elapsed, extract (e.g., coffee extract, tea extract, etc.) is poured out of the opening in the brewing bag. | 01-26-2012 |
20120045559 | Hot Beverage Maker with Dispenser - A hot beverage maker has a stand, fresh water reservoir, a removable tank, and a spring-biased actuator means for dispensing brewed beverages. The tank includes a reservoir portion and the reservoir portion is adapted to hold a brewed liquid so that the tank comprises a fluid bucket when removed from the hot beverage maker. The tank is placed on a platform in a mating relationship so as to engage a warmer plate to keep the contents of the tank warm. The hot beverage maker produces a brewed beverage that is stored in the tank. The dispenser actuator may be engaged by a vessel for holding a hot beverage in order to commence the dispensing of the brewed beverage from the tank. | 02-23-2012 |
20120070551 | Portion capsule and method for producing a beverage using a portion capsule - The invention proposes a portion capsule for producing a beverage, 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 comprising a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070552 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR OBTAINING BEVERAGES - An apparatus for preparing a coffee beverage inducing the passage of an extraction fluid through a dose of coffee by heating the fluid, includes a separating device arranged to separate a fraction of the beverage obtained with a prevalently liquid phase of the fluid from a further fraction of the beverage obtained with a prevalently steam phase of the fluid. A method for obtaining a coffee includes heating an extraction fluid so as to induce the passage of the extraction fluid through a dose of coffee to obtain the beverage, and separating a fraction of the beverage obtained with a prevalently liquid phase of the extraction fluid from a further fraction of the beverage obtained with a prevalently steam phase of said extraction fluid. | 03-22-2012 |
20120093989 | COVER FOR SINGLE SERVING BEVERAGE FILTER CONTAINER - A cover for single serving beverage filter containers is provided. The cover may have a body forming an aperture at its center, a door hingedly attached to the body and capable of covering the aperture, and a flange extending from an outer perimeter of the body. A spring may allow the door to be biased in a closed position to cover the aperture. | 04-19-2012 |
20120093990 | Espresso Maker and Method - An espresso maker and method of producing espresso, the espresso maker having a chamber to receive hot water and a coffee filter pod, the water and filter pod in the chamber being pressurized by an outside source of compressed gas to approximately 15 bar. The hot water is allowed to contact the filter pod for a short time prior to pressurization, and the chamber is maintained at the desired raised pressure for a short time after pressurization prior to opening of a manually operated release valve to allow flow of liquid through the filter pod and into a container, the release valve being adjustable as to flow rate. | 04-19-2012 |
20120121779 | BREWED BEVERAGE APPLIANCE AND METHOD - A beverage assembly includes a housing having a liquid reservoir, an inlet portion formed in the housing, a beverage container configured to be removably accommodated within the inlet portion and having a fracturable seal and containing a beverage ingredient of a first size, a grinding mechanism positioned within the housing and in fluid communication with the inlet portion, and a piercing assembly positioned within the housing, wherein the piercing assembly selectively pierces the fracturable seal thereby causing said beverage ingredient to enter the grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism selectively transforms the beverage ingredient from the first size to a second size, the second size being smaller than the first size. The beverage assembly further includes a brewing area disposed beneath the grinding assembly and configured to removably accommodate the beverage container after the beverage container has been pierced by the piercing assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121780 | BREWED BEVERAGE APPLIANCE AND METHOD - A beverage appliance includes a housing having a liquid reservoir, a brewing station disposed within the housing and in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, a grinding station disposed within the housing and being functionally separate from said brewing station, and a brewing carriage being selectively movable between a first position adjacent the grinding station and a second position adjacent the brewing station. Movement of the brewing carriage between the first and second position shifts a beverage ingredient in the brewing carriage from the first position to the second position and when the brewing carriage is in the in said second position, liquid is dispensed from the liquid reservoir and directed to the brewing carriage to produce a brewed beverage. | 05-17-2012 |
20120135119 | BREWING PROCESS - The invention relates to a method for brewing coffee in a coffee machine, particularly an automatic or fully automated espresso machine, wherein coffee beans are ground to coffee powder of a predefined quantity of coffee powder and/or a predefined grinding degree by a grinding device of the coffee machine, during a press process, the coffee powder is pressed in a brewing chamber of the coffee machine at a predefined press force, during the brewing process, a predefined quantity of water, heated to a predefined brewing temperature is passed through the coffee powder and an actual brewing time is determined, the actual brewing time is compared to a saved target brewing time, the actual brewing time is adapted to the target brewing time by increasing/reducing the press force during the brewing process or before every new coffee brewing. Thus, the brewing time can be controlled by the press force. | 05-31-2012 |
20120156344 | System and Method for Managing the Generation of Brewed Beverages Using Shared Resources - A system that generates brewed beverages may receive requests to produce specified brewed beverages. The system may include a scheduler that initiates and controls the performance of one or more chemical or mechanical processes to produce the beverages. While one chemical or mechanical process for producing a beverage is being performed, other processes may be performed for production of the beverage or another beverage. The scheduler may determine the time at which to perform each process, the time at which a beverage should be presented, the resources to be used to perform the processes, or the time at which to perform a cleaning process, dependent on an actual or expected demand for beverages, or dependent on a target time for beverage retrieval. Shared resources may be applied to the production of beverages for high priority orders, while partially completed beverages for lower priority orders are staged for subsequent advancement. | 06-21-2012 |
20120177794 | Cartridge, A Machine, A System And A Method For The Preparation Of Beverages - The invention provides a beverage preparation machine comprising a brew head for receiving beverage cartridges of various heights and means for passing an aqueous medium through said beverage cartridges to form a beverage from one or more beverage ingredients contained in said cartridges. The brew head comprising a first part and a second part, the first and second parts being movable relative to one another from an open position in which said beverage cartridges can be received in the brew head and a closed position in which said beverage cartridge can be fixedly retained in a brew head space defined between the first and second parts. Wherein in use, beverage cartridges of various heights may be clamped in the brew head space between a distal end of a clamping member and the second part. | 07-12-2012 |
20120196014 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MAKING COFFEE BEVERAGE - A method and a device for making a coffee beverage are provided. The method includes: heating coffee powder by water vapor at a temperature lower than a sublimation temperature of caffeine to sublimate a volatile fat component in the coffee powder without sublimating the caffeine, and dissolving other water-soluble components in water at a temperature lower than 85° C. while only dissolving a little of the caffeine. | 08-02-2012 |
20120207894 | Beverage flavoring pod ejection system and method - A mechanical waste pod ejector system for a single cup pod beverage flavoring machine that has a lower head with a holding chamber therein, for holding a pod during a flavoring operation, which head mechanically ejects the pod after usage. The system includes a pod ejector mechanism, a pod support plate sized to engage the pod, and actuator head, with a pod ejector controller including a cam slide surface for moving the lower head from a flavoring position to a pod disposal position. | 08-16-2012 |
20120207895 | Single Serving Reusable Brewing Material Holder - A single serving beverage filter cartridge is formed by placing a single serving portion of brewing material into a reusable coffee holder having a lid and a base. The reusable coffee holder includes a recessed annular region at the bottom of a base of the holder and is insertable into a cartridge housing of a single serving coffee maker having an offset needle reaching up vertically from the base of the housing, the recessed annular region avoiding the offset bottom needle. The coffee holder defines a frustoconical exterior and includes mesh filtering material for retaining brewing material inside the coffee holder. The mesh material may be a metal mesh or plastic mesh. The reusable coffee holder is configured for use in single serving coffee makers having the offset bottom needle and designed for single use cartridges. | 08-16-2012 |
20120207896 | Single Serving Reusable Brewing Material Holder With Offset Passage for Offset Bottom Needle - A single serving beverage filter cartridge is formed by placing a single serving portion of brewing material into a reusable coffee holder having a lid and a base. The reusable coffee holder includes an offset passage in the bottom of the base and is insertable into a cartridge housing of a single serving coffee maker having an offset bottom needle reaching up vertically from the base of the housing, the offset passage providing clearance for the offset bottom needle. The coffee holder defines a frustoconical exterior and includes mesh filtering material for retaining brewing material inside the reusable coffee holder. The mesh material may be a metal mesh or plastic mesh. The reusable coffee holder is configured for use in single serving coffee makers having the offset bottom needle and designed for single use cartridges. | 08-16-2012 |
20120231134 | COFFEE-MAKING MACHINE WITH SEMI-EXTERNAL HIGH VOLTAGE HALOGEN OR INFRA RED HEATING ELEMENT - An espresso making machine has a short wave heating element, selected from a halogen lamp and an infra red lamp, that is semi-external. The heating element is inside the water tank yet not exposed to water since it is encased in a heat conducting sleeve that crosses the water tank. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231135 | VARIABLE-HEIGHT INJECTOR BREWHEAD FOR AIRCRAFT BEVERAGE MAKER - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved injector heads from use in coffee makers, and particularly for coffee makers used on board passenger transport vehicles. | 09-13-2012 |
20120251694 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION - A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage with a beverage brewing device is disclosed. The beverage brewing device comprises a receptacle for receiving the capsule. The capsule comprises a cup comprising a circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and a lid in use connected to the cup at a second end of the circumferential wall opposite the bottom. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. At least a portion of a surface of the capsule conceived to, in use, interact with the receptacle is provided with at least one projection for forming a sealing engagement with the receptacle. | 10-04-2012 |
20120269944 | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PREPARING ESPRESSO COFFEE - In an improved method and machine for espresso coffee there are provided one or more operating units ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120276264 | SINGLE SERVING REUSABLE BREWING MATERIAL HOLDER - A single serving beverage filter cartridge is formed by placing a single serving portion of brewing material into a reusable coffee holder having a lid and a base. The reusable coffee holder includes a recessed region at the bottom of a base of the holder and is insertable into a cartridge housing of a single serving coffee maker having an offset needle reaching up vertically from the base of the housing, the recessed region may be a large annular recessed region or a smaller off-center recessed region thereby avoiding the offset bottom needle. The coffee holder defines a frustoconical exterior and includes mesh filtering material for retaining brewing material inside the coffee holder. The mesh material may be a metal mesh or plastic mesh. The reusable coffee holder is configured for use in single serving coffee makers having the offset bottom needle and designed for single use cartridges. | 11-01-2012 |
20120321769 | Coffee filter basket - A coffee filter basket includes a filter retainer having an outer shell with an upper end having open top and a bottom including an opening, an insert having an upper collar of a less than the diameter than the upper end of the retainer to fit therein and having a lower extension which when a filter is disposed within the retainer and the insert is disposed within the filter, the insert press-fits within the retainer to retain the filter adjacent the retainer shell, and a removable top having an outer perimeter lip portion of at least that of the diameter of the upper end of the retainer and a lower collar portion of a diameter less than the diameter of the upper collar and configured to press-fit therein to secure the insert in the retainer, wherein the removable top has an opening. A method of use is provided. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328750 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING THE SPENT FLAVOR BASE FROM A FRENCH PRESS BEVERAGE BREWING APPARATUS AFTER USE - The device, known as an extraction basket, sits at the bottom of the brewing apparatus' brewing chamber. The basket is inserted into the chamber prior to the addition of the flavor base and water to the chamber. The basket is depressed to the bottom of the chamber. The flavor base is then added to the chamber along with hot water, following the French press process of brewing. With a standard French press brewing apparatus, once the flavor base and hot water is added, a filtration piston is then inserted into the brewing chamber. After the allotted brewing time has passed, the filtration piston is depressed into the chamber. This pushes the spent flavor base to the bottom of the chamber, filtering the brewed beverage from the solid flavor base. As the solid flavor base is pushed to the bottom, the spent flavor base is compacted in the extraction basket which is located at the bottom of the brewing chamber. Once the brewed beverage has been removed the filtration piston is removed from the chamber leaving the spent flavor base compacted into the extraction basket. The user then reaches into the chamber lifts the handle on the extraction basket quickly and neatly removes the basket and the spent flavor base in one efficient motion. The spent flavor base can now be discarded properly without effort or mess. | 12-27-2012 |
20130004637 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - Two chamber parts are pressed against each other in a sealing manner in order to receive a capsule. In an open position, the capsule can be held in an intermediate position between the chamber parts by a positioning unit having mutually opposite guide sections for guiding the capsule on mutually diametrically opposite sections of the capsule collar in order to hold the capsule in the intermediate position. The insertion section is formed as a hinged guide and the opposite guide section as a release guide. The release guide has a recess formed in such a way that the capsule can be rotated out of the intermediate position around the hinge guide and can be released from the release guide. Before reaching the closed position, the capsule is freed from the release guide in first and second movement phases by being acted on by one of the chamber parts. | 01-03-2013 |
20130017303 | APPARATUS AND PRODUCTS FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAMEAANM VU; ROBERT BAOAACI HoustonAAST TXAACO USAAGP VU; ROBERT BAO Houston TX US - A brewing container for use with brewing machines, the container including a distribution outlet for dispersing the injected water in at least 3 directions away from vertical within the cartridge. | 01-17-2013 |
20130022723 | COFFEE MAKING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Systems and methods for providing coffee in varying amounts are disclosed herein. A coffee machine configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a coffee brewing unit that can brew a predetermined volume of coffee during a brewing cycle. A holding container can be configured to receive coffee from the brewing unit and a delivery valve can be positioned on a delivery tube extending from the holding container. The delivery valve can be operable from a closed position to an open position to dispense coffee, and one or more brewing cycles can be completed and delivered to the holding container prior to the coffee being dispensed. | 01-24-2013 |
20130052321 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREWING COFFEE - An apparatus for brewing coffee includes: a filter cup movably supported on a supporting member of a main frame and configured with a receiving space; a control rod connected pivotally to an axle rod disposed above the supporting member; and a piston rod connected pivotally to the control rod and connected fixedly to a piston that is disposed fittingly and movably in the filter cup to divide the receiving space into upper and lower space parts. The piston is operable, based on rotation of the control rod, in a communicating state when moving upwardly and in a closed state when moving downwardly. When the control rod rotates to move downwardly the piston, ground coffee contained in the lower space part is pressed by the piston to the bottom of the lower space part. A method of brewing coffee performed by the apparatus is also disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
20130095217 | Apparatus and method to make freshly brewed coffee - A method for making fresh brewed coffee includes the steps of providing a folded free standing stand, manually unfolding the stand into a free standing configuration, mounted a coffee filter in the stand, placing coffee grounds in the stand, placing a cup on the stand beneath the coffee filter, and pouring water through the coffee grounds and filter into the cup. The stand includes four pivotally connected articulating members of similar shape and dimension. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095218 | COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM, COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SAID SYSTEM, METHOD OF PREPARING A BEVERAGE, METHOD FOR BREWING COFFEE, METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEANS, CARTRIDGE FOR COFFEE BEAN MATERIAL, METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEAN MATERIAL - Cartridge for holding and supplying coffee bean material. The cartridge includes a housing enclosing an interior volume. The housing has an outlet for releasing the coffee bean material from the interior volume and for supplying the coffee bean material to an external apparatus. The cartridge further includes a conveyor for transporting the coffee bean material towards the outlet. The conveyor include a moveable structure for contacting the coffee bean material. The moveable structure is, at least partly, present in the interior volume. The conveyor further include manually operable actuation component for manually actuating the moveable structure. The manually operable actuation component is, at least partly, provided outside of the interior volume. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095219 | COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM, SECOND COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SAID SYSTEM, METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY MEANS OF SAID SYSTEM, A METHOD OF BREWING COFFEE AND A METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEANS FROM SAID SECOND COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING - A coffee beverage system is described including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. The packaging cartridge includes a container holding coffee beans and transportation component for transporting coffee beans towards an exit opening of the cartridge. The coffee apparatus comprises a grinder for grinding the coffee beans from the cartridge and a brewing device for brewing coffee from ground coffee obtained by the grinder. A metering chamber holds a predetermined amount of coffee beans and comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion rotates around an axis extending in a vertical direction. A second coffee bean packaging cartridge includes a second dosing device separate from the first dosing device for preparing and/or supplying a dose of coffee beans to the entrance opening of the coffee brewing apparatus independent of the coffee brewing apparatus. | 04-18-2013 |
20130101717 | SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE, GROUND COFFEE PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SUCH A SYSTEM, METHOD OF PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY MEANS OF SAID SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING GROUND COFFEE FROM SAID GROUND COFFEE PACKAGING CARTRIDGE - A coffee beverage system is described, including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus comprising a grinder wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus. The coffee bean packaging cartridge is arranged for holding and supplying of coffee beans and includes a transportation component adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans. The coffee brewing apparatus comprises a motor for driving the transportation component of the first coffee bean packaging cartridge. The system further comprises a ground coffee packaging cartridge, preferably having a transportation component for enabling transportation of ground coffee which transportation component is also removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus. | 04-25-2013 |
20130108755 | SUPPLY GROUP FOR INFUSION PREPARATION, IN PARTICULAR FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE PREPARATION, MACHINE COMPRISING THE GROUP AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF | 05-02-2013 |
20130108756 | METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF A CREAMY MILK BASED BEVERAGE FROM A CAPSULE AND KIT FOR SUCH PREPARATION | 05-02-2013 |
20130115351 | COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM, COFFEE BREWING APPARATUS, COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE - A coffee beverage system is described including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. The packaging cartridge includes a container holding coffee beans and transportation component for transporting the coffee beans towards an exit opening of the cartridge. The coffee apparatus comprises a grinder for grinding the coffee beans from the cartridge and a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of ground coffee obtained by means of the grinder. The system is further provided with a metering chamber for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation component into the metering chamber. In use, the metering chamber will hold a predetermined amount of coffee beans. The metering chamber comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion being arranged in the coffee apparatus for rotating around an axis extending in a vertical direction. | 05-09-2013 |
20130142931 | BREWING DEVICE FOR PREPARING A FOOD PRODUCT - The brewing device comprises: a frame ( | 06-06-2013 |
20130156913 | COFFEE MACHINE HAVING A BREWING DEVICE AND HAVING A COFFEE POST-HEATER ARRANGED DOWNSTREAM OF THE BREWING DEVICE - The coffee machine ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130164422 | COFFEE MAKER SUPPORTING SINGLE SERVE & CARAFE OPERATION - A coffee maker and method of operating the same is disclosed. The method includes deactivating a heating plate of the coffee maker when a drip pan is positioned thereon, soliciting a user-selection of a serving size from a plurality of serving sizes when the drip pan is positioned on the base, and operating a pump of the coffee maker to advance fluid to a filter basket in accordance with the selected serving size. | 06-27-2013 |
20130243919 | Espresso Maker and Method - An espresso maker and method of producing espresso, the espresso maker having a chamber to receive hot water and a coffee filter pod, the water and filter pod in the chamber being pressurized by an outside source of compressed gas to approximately 15 bar. The hot water is allowed to contact the filter pod for a short time prior to pressurization, and the chamber is maintained at the desired raised pressure for a short time after pressurization prior to opening of a release outflow valve to allow flow of liquid through the filter pod and into a container, the release outflow valve preferably being adjustable as to flow rate. | 09-19-2013 |
20130259994 | Fluids - solids separating / essence exchanging apparatus - A vertical apparatus,—for mixtures of solids & liquids,—used to exchange essence between them,—or used to separate solids from liquids or vice a versa,—placed on the inside floor of a container, has:
| 10-03-2013 |
20130259995 | COFFEE MACHINE - The present invention relates to a machine for preparing coffee infusions by means of a liquid under pressure, in particular water under pressure, the machine comprising: a pump assembly ( | 10-03-2013 |
20130280396 | INSTANT BEVERAGE PRODUCT - The present invention relates to an instant beverage powder and, more particularly, to an instant soluble beverage powder which forms foam on its upper surface when reconstituted with water. The powder has a foaming porosity of at least 35% an open pore volume of less than 3 ml/g and a closed pore average diameter D50 of less than 80 micrometres. | 10-24-2013 |
20130337132 | LIQUID HEATING APPARATUS - An infusion beverage making apparatus ( | 12-19-2013 |
20140010934 | Hot Beverage Maker with Cup-Actuated Dispenser - A method for operating a hot beverage maker includes the steps of infusing fresh water and storing the resulting beverage in a removable brewed beverage tank. An actuator is engaged for dispensing the brewed beverage from the tank. The tank is placed on a platform in a relationship so as to engage a warmer plate to keep the contents of the tank warm. Accordingly, the hot beverage maker produces a brewed beverage that is stored in the tank until it is dispensed by a user. | 01-09-2014 |
20140037808 | DUAL HEATER COFFEE MAKER - The coffee maker of the present invention includes a housing, a water reservoir disposed in the housing and a shower head in fluid communication with the water reservoir. The coffee maker also include a first heating element for heating water from the water reservoir and being controllable between and ON state and an OFF state, and a second heating element located downstream from the first heating element and being controllable between an ON state and an OFF state. The first and second heating elements are operable in at least a first mode and a second mode, the second mode being different from the first mode. | 02-06-2014 |
20140044845 | MOCHA-MAKING APPARATUS WITH SEPARATING OF STEAM FRACTION - An apparatus for preparing a coffee beverage inducing the passage of an extraction fluid through a dose of coffee by heating said fluid, includes a separating device arranged to separate a fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently liquid phase of said fluid from a further fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently steam phase of said fluid; an apparatus for preparing a coffee beverage by imbibing a dose of coffee with an extraction fluid driven by heating through said dose, includes an inhibition device arranged to inhibit said imbibing when said fluid contains a substantial steam phase; a method for obtaining a coffee beverage includes heating an extraction fluid so as to induce the passage of said extraction fluid through a dose of coffee to obtain said beverage and separating a fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently liquid phase of said extraction fluid from a further fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently steam phase of said extraction fluid is provided for. | 02-13-2014 |
20140057033 | BREWED BEVERAGE APPLIANCE AND METHOD - A beverage assembly includes a housing having a liquid reservoir, an inlet portion formed in the housing, a beverage container configured to be removably accommodated within the inlet portion and having a fracturable seal and containing a beverage ingredient of a first size, a grinding mechanism positioned within the housing and in fluid communication with the inlet portion, and a piercing assembly positioned within the housing, wherein the piercing assembly selectively pierces the fracturable seal thereby causing said beverage ingredient to enter the grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism selectively transforms the beverage ingredient from the first size to a second size, the second size being smaller than the first size. The beverage assembly further includes a brewing area disposed beneath the grinding assembly and configured to removably accommodate the beverage container after the beverage container has been pierced by the piercing assembly. | 02-27-2014 |
20140072685 | COFFEE DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD - A coffee dispensing device is provided with a transport device that couples various components for the processing of unroasted coffee beans together. For example a roaster may be coupled to a grinding and brewing device to enable the transfer of roasted coffee beans between the roaster and grinder/brewer. Also, the transport device may transfer the roasted coffee beans from a roaster to an output port so that roasted coffee beans may be obtained. An automated coffee transaction device (ACTD) is also provided to automate aspects of the purchasing of coffee. A service delay projection calculator is also provided to estimate the expected wait time of a customer entering a queue. | 03-13-2014 |
20140099417 | INDIVIDUAL COFFEE PACKETS WITH FILTER - A method of brewing with a brewing device includes providing a plurality of individual filter units. The brewing device has a reservoir for flowing water through a composition in the filter units, such as coffee grounds to brew coffee. The individual coffee filter units each comprise a filter pouch that contains a predetermined amount of coffee grounds or the like. An amount of filter units is selected depending on at least one of (i) the amount of coffee to be brewed and (ii) the strength of the coffee to be brewed. The selected amount of coffee filter units are placed in the reservoir and the brewing device is activated to brew the coffee or the like. | 04-10-2014 |
20140106042 | BEVERAGE BREWER WITH FLAVOR BASE REMOVAL - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the brewing of beverages from a liquid, such as water, and a flavor base, such as tea, cocoa, or coffee. Specifically, aspects of the present disclosure enable the brewing of beverages at a rapid rate by enabling removal of spent flavor base (e.g., coffee grounds) from a brewing chamber. In one embodiment, a filter is provided in fixed attachment with a wiper. After a brewed beverage is forced from the brewing chamber through the filter, the filter can be removed from the brew chamber. Removal of the filter causes the wiper to pass over the brew chamber, sweeping away spent flavor base and preparing the brew chamber for subsequent use. In some embodiments, a scraper may be positioned such that removal of the filter from the brew chamber causes the scraper to remove spent flavor base from the filter and/or wiper. | 04-17-2014 |
20140170280 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE - A system and a method for making a beverage from a mixture of liquid and solid particles are disclosed. The liquid and solid particles are introduced into a chamber so as to allow the liquid to infuse with the flavour or quality of the solid particles. A piston having an integrated filter is in sealed contact with the chamber, and can be vertically displaced within the chamber. When the piston is displaced downward, air is forced from below the filter and into the mixture sitting above the filter, agitating the mixture. When the piston is displaced upward, the mixture is drawn from above the filter. This separates the spent solid particles from the infused liquid, which collects in the chamber, thereby making the beverage. Also described are a driving mechanism for displacing the piston, a dispensing mechanism for releasing the beverage, and a wiping mechanism for wiping spent solid particles. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170281 | Capsule, Device and Method for Preparing a Beverage by Extraction - The invention relates to a capsule for use in a device for preparing beverage said capsule being provided with a sealing element comprising a cavity. 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 |
20140205725 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BREWING COFFEE AND THE LIKE - A method and apparatus for brewing coffee or the like uses a cartridge having filters on two opposed sides that is filled with ground coffee and then pressed through a container of heated liquid. The pressing forces the liquid Into one filter, through the ground coffee, and out the other filter to produce the brewed beverage. | 07-24-2014 |
20140242239 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COFFEE PREPARATION - Example embodiments of systems and methods for brewing coffee can include providing an integrated beverage system that can include a grinding system, a roasting system, and a brewing system. The integrated beverage system can be used with a container that can contain unroasted coffee beans or coffee grounds, where the integrated beverage system can be configured to accept the container and can roast, grind, and brew coffee. | 08-28-2014 |
20140255573 | CARTRIDGE REMOVAL SYSTEM | 09-11-2014 |
20140272048 | REUSABLE BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - A reusable cartridge and method for forming a beverage using a beverage machine. The cartridge may include a bottom surface with inlet and outlet openings, e.g., arranged to receive an inlet or outlet needle, respectively, and an opening at a top end through which access to the interior space may be had. A filter basket may be inserted or removed into the interior space through the opening and a cover may engage at top to seal the opening closed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272049 | AUTOMATED COFFEE VENDING KIOSK AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, PROCESSES AND METHODS - Systems and methods for brewing coffee and producing other hot beverages are disclosed herein. An automated coffee vending kiosk configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a coffee brewing unit for brewing coffee and a cup dispensing portion. The cup dispensing portion can include a motor and a door operably coupled to the motor. The door can be moveable between a closed position and an open position to provide access to a cup storage area having a plurality of cups. A coffee dispensing portion can be positioned to dispense the coffee into an individual cup. | 09-18-2014 |
20140302209 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING PRESSED COFFEE - In accordance with one embodiment, a pressed coffee maker is provided. The coffee maker can comprise a tank for storing coffee solution; a screen disposed in the tank for pressing coffee grounds in the tank; a squeegee to clean the tank. A removable bottom can be used to both add new coffee grounds and remove used coffee grounds. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302210 | Hot Beverage Maker with Dispenser - A method for operating a hot beverage maker includes the steps of infusing fresh water and storing the resulting beverage in a removable brewed beverage tank. An actuator is engaged for dispensing the brewed beverage from the tank. The tank is placed on a platform in a relationship so as to engage a warmer plate to keep the contents of the tank warm. Accordingly, the hot beverage maker produces a brewed beverage that is stored in the tank until it is dispensed by a user. | 10-09-2014 |
20140322410 | BEVERAGE BREWING DEVICE - To make espresso, a plunger forces heated liquid from a plunger cylinder to a coffee container. The resulting brewed liquid is allowed to pass through an expansion pressure relief valve. The expansion pressure relief value maintains a pressure sufficient for brewing espresso as force on the plunger forces the liquid to flow through the coffee container and through the expansion pressure relief valve. | 10-30-2014 |
20140342070 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING DESIRED PROPORTIONS OF WATER AND COFFEE BEANS TO MAKE A COFFEE BEVERAGE - Described is a device for establishing desired proportions of water and coffee beans. The device includes a fluid vessel and a laterally attached coffee solid vessel. The fluid vessel has vertical height and a fluid volume capacity, with the fluid vessel being formed to hold water therein. The coffee solid vessel has vertical height and an interior that defines a coffee solid volume capacity, with the coffee solid vessel being formed to hold a solid coffee product therein. Importantly, each of the fluid vessel and coffee solid vessel are formed such that a desired solid-to-fluid ratio exists between the fluid volume capacity and the coffee solid volume capacity when laterally attached with one another, with the desired solid-to-fluid ratio being maintained along the vertical height of each of the vessels (which can be readily verified through a visual inspection of the horizontal equality of contents). | 11-20-2014 |
20140348996 | COFFEE MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR FULLY AUTOMATIC COFFEE MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COFFEE MACHINE - A coffee machine ( | 11-27-2014 |
20140356501 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A brewing apparatus including a fluid reservoir having a first end and a second end. The brewing apparatus can include a lid portion configured to removably engage the first end of the fluid reservoir and a cartridge holder configured to removably engage the second end of the fluid reservoir. A spring-loaded plunger can slidably connect to the lid portion. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356502 | COFFEE MAKER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A coffee maker ( | 12-04-2014 |
20140377428 | DISPENSER FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGES BY DISSOLUTION OF A SOLUBLE INGREDIENT - The invention concerns a beverage production device ( | 12-25-2014 |
20150010680 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BEVERAGE USING A PORTION CAPSULE - The invention proposes a portion capsule for producing a beverage, 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 comprising a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base. | 01-08-2015 |
20150044342 | BREWING APPARATUS FOR BREWING BY EXTRACTION FROM A PORTION CAPSULE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BREWING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a brewing apparatus for brewing by extraction from a portion capsule, having a first brewing-chamber element and a second brewing-chamber element, wherein the first brewing-chamber element can be moved between a loading position, in which the first and the second brewing-chamber elements are spaced apart from one another in order for the portion capsule to be introduced, and an extraction position, in which the first and the second brewing -chamber elements have been advanced towards one another in order to form a substantially closed brewing chamber for the portion capsule, wherein the brewing apparatus is designed such that the orientation of the portion capsule remains substantially constant as it is transferred from the loading position into the extraction position. | 02-12-2015 |
20150064323 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING FLOW RATE IN AN ESPRESSO MACHINE - Embodiments are directed towards regulating flow rate in an espresso machine, during a multi-phase brewing process which includes a pre-brew and an extraction phase. During the pre-brew phase, coffee grounds are slowly pre-wetted and/or out-gassed with a first volume of water delivered at a first flow rate. During the extraction phase, a second volume of water is delivered, at a second flow rate, to extract espresso, where the second volume is delivered at a generally greater pressure than the first volume. The second flow rate is greater than the first flow rate. The flow rates, volumes, and pressures are regulated by the espresso machine, which includes a flow rate regulation assembly that comprises first and second flow paths and first and second valves. Baristas may vary the flow rate, volume, and pressure of water throughout the brewing process by opening, closing, or otherwise adjusting at least one of the valves. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064324 | Beverage Brewing System - A beverage cartridge system is adapted to brew a beverage through a brewer having a holder adapted to receive the cartridge system. The holder may have a deep well with one or more needles therewithin to pierce through the bottom of the cartridge system when inserted into the well. The cartridge system may include a short cup and a tall cup, where the tall cup is taller than the short cup to pack more beverage grind. The cartridge system may include a filter within an outer cup. The bottom of the filter may be deep enough to be juxtaposed to the bottom of the cup. The filter may be formed from a material that is substantially resistant to piercing by the needle within the holder such that when the outlet needle pierces through the bottom of the cup, the outlet needle raises the filter at a point of contact, and the filter substantially resists the outlet needle from piercing through the filter during a brewing process. | 03-05-2015 |
20150110935 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING FLOW RATE IN AN ESPRESSO MACHINE - Embodiments are directed towards regulating flow rate in an espresso machine, during a multi-phase brewing process which includes a pre-brew and an extraction phase. During the pre-brew phase, coffee grounds are slowly pre-wetted and/or out-gassed with a first volume of water delivered at a first flow rate. During the extraction phase, a second volume of water is delivered, at a second flow rate, to extract espresso, where the second volume is delivered at a generally greater pressure than the first volume. The second flow rate is greater than the first flow rate. The flow rates, volumes, and pressures are regulated by the espresso machine, which includes a flow rate regulation assembly that comprises first and second flow paths and first and second valves. Baristas may vary the flow rate, volume, and pressure of water throughout the brewing process by opening, closing, or otherwise adjusting at least one of the valves. | 04-23-2015 |
20150110936 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FROTHED LIQUID FROM SOLUBLE INGREDIENTS AND DILUENT - Device for producing a frothed liquid comprising a chamber opened to atmosphere with a transverse bottom wall and a longitudinal upward wall, at least one diluent inlet, at least one liquid delivery outlet. The diluent inlet is provided through the upward wall and is dimensioned and oriented for directing a thin jet of diluent in the chamber. The at least one liquid delivery outlet is configured in the bottom wall for liquid to rise up along the side of the upward wall by the jet of diluent entering the chamber as a result of the direction and dimension of the diluent inlet in the chamber. | 04-23-2015 |
20150132458 | HOT BEVERAGE MAKER - A hot beverage maker includes a pump, a kettle, a pumped fluid conduit, and a brew basket assembly. The kettle includes a reservoir, a heating element in the kettle for heating water in the reservoir, a spout for pouring water from the reservoir, and a pump inlet opening for providing heated water from the reservoir to the pump inlet. The pumped fluid conduit is connected with the pump outlet and includes a pumped fluid outlet. The brew basket assembly includes a pumped fluid outlet receptacle and a brew basket. The reservoir is selectively fluidly connectable with the brew basket via the pump inlet opening in the kettle being selectively fluidly connected with the pump inlet or the pumped fluid conduit outlet being selectively fluidly connectable with the pumped fluid outlet receptacle to selectively provide heated water from the reservoir to the brew basket. | 05-14-2015 |
20150320256 | Beverage Production Device With Enhanced Receptacle Injection Means - The invention proposes a device ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150335193 | Device for Preparing a Beverage by Centrifugation - The invention relates to a device for preparing a beverage from a beverage ingredient contained in a receptacle ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150359374 | AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER AND METHOD OF PREPARING A BREWED BEVERAGE - An automated beverage brewing apparatus is provided including a controller for identifying a volume of bloom water and a bloom time for preparing a brewed beverage. A user interface provides at least one input to the controller. The controller is configured to vary the volume of the bloom water based on a type of brewed beverage and a size of brewed beverage input via the user interface. | 12-17-2015 |
20150359380 | COFFEE MAKER AND BREWING METHOD - An automatic coffee grind and brew device includes separate and independently controlled water heating elements for heating one or two servings sizes. The system maintains the water and coffee grounds in full contact at recommended brewing temperatures for the entire duration of the brewing cycle and uses real time water temperature feedback to operate the water heating elements in a manner that maintains the recommended brewing temperature during the entire duration of the brewing cycle. The system uses a full contact brewing method that closely matches a French press brewing method and also controls brew temperature during the full contact period. An agitator module generates water turbulence to improve extraction. A port valve assembly prevents coffee from exiting the brewing chamber until a desired brewing duration is reached. | 12-17-2015 |
20150374168 | DEVICE FOR WETTING A DOSE OF GROUND COFFEE IN COFFEE MACHINES HAVING A HEATING ELEMENT ON THE DISPENSER UNIT, AND WETTING PROCESS - An improved device for wetting a dose of ground coffee in coffee machines, preferably espresso machines, particularly but without limitation professional espresso making machines. The device comprises a source of pressurized water, at least one beverage dispenser unit, a filter holder removably coupled to said dispenser, a water heater placed on the dispenser unit, a water supply system connecting said source of pressurized water with said heater, a dispensing conduit connecting the heater with the dispenser unit, as well as a dispensing valve device inserted in said dispensing conduit for closing and opening the conduit and for feeding heated water to the filter holder and cause it to spread into the dose of ground coffee contained in the filter holder, as well as an electronic control and programming unit connected at least with said source of pressurized water, with said heater and with said dispensing valve device. The device further comprises an additional valve device located on said water supply system which connects said source of pressurized water with said heater, said additional valve device being connected to said electronic control and programming unit. | 12-31-2015 |
20160000255 | BASKET FOR DRINKS-PREPARING MACHINE - The invention relates to a basket for a machine used to prepare a drink, e.g. coffee, comprised within a container, said basket having an edge with at least one groove, said groove being closed by at least one bottom preventing a direct connection between the inside and the outside of the basket. | 01-07-2016 |
20160007626 | METHOD OF MAKING COFFE AND APPARATUS OF MAKING COFFEE | 01-14-2016 |
20160007793 | SINGLE CUP BREWER WITH TRUNCATED SPHERE PLUG | 01-14-2016 |
20160007794 | COFFEE BREWING DEVICE WITH MANUAL SIPHON | 01-14-2016 |
20160015204 | Apparatus and Method for Cold Brewing Coffee - An apparatus for cold brewing coffee includes a filter insert, a filter frame receiving the filter insert therein and a barrel receiving the filter frame and the filter insert, wherein the filter insert has a stainless steel mesh cylindrical side wall and a stainless steel mesh flat bottom perpendicular to the side wall. The filter frame has a perforated cylindrical side wall and a perforated flat bottom, wherein the perforated cylindrical side wall is arranged coaxially with the stainless steel mesh cylindrical side wall of the filter insert. | 01-21-2016 |
20160029831 | PORTABLE NESTED COOK-SET - A portable nested cook-set includes a cook pot having a pot sidewall with a retention projection and defining an upwardly opening pot interior chamber, a press-pot piston having a piston sidewall and a lower end portion defining an upwardly opening piston interior chamber, and a storage container having an exterior portion and a selectively sealable interior storage chamber. The piston sidewall has a sidewall opening and a retention notch positioned to removably receive the retention projection therein. The press-pot piston sidewall is dimensioned to be selectively storable at least partially within the cook pot. The storage container having an exterior portion with a lower portion dimensioned to be selectively storable at least partially within the piston interior chamber. The storage container and the press-pot piston being releasably threaded together. | 02-04-2016 |
20160058226 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH RECESSED LID AND BREATHABLE SEAL - A beverage container that includes a main body portion having an open top, a closed bottom and an interior that defines a first volume, and a removable cover that includes a bottom and a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom. The bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall cooperate to define a cover cavity, the removable cover is removably engaged with the main body portion, and the bottom includes a plug opening defined therethrough. A breathable plug is received in the plug opening. The plug allows a liquid disposed within the first volume to breathe with respect to an exterior of the beverage container. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058239 | MACHINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGE AND LIQUID FOOD PRODUCTS - The present disclosure relates to improvements in machines for the preparation of beverage and food products, and in particular to such a machine which utilizes a compressed tablet of food or beverage product, which is inserted into the brew chamber of the machine, into which a liquid is directed to break up or dissolve the tablet. The machine for preparing a beverage or food product from a compressed disc of at least one ingredient comprises a sealable brew chamber, and said brew chamber comprises means for mounting the disc so that it is able to spin freely around a central axis. The brew chamber further comprises and at least one nozzle having an outlet in the brew chamber located to direct a jet of liquid at a peripheral edge of the disc mounted in the brew chamber. | 03-03-2016 |
20160073655 | METHOD OF PREPARING SHORT COFFEE BEVERAGE USING COFFEE FILTER POD - A method of preparing a short coffee beverage having a brewed volume of from 25 to 75 ml is provided. The method comprises: placing a coffee filter pod in a brewing chamber of a low pressure beverage brewing machine; passing a beverage medium through the pod to extract the roast and ground coffee; and producing a flow resistance through the coffee filter pod using a particle size distribution that leads to increased flow resistance and a pressure drop, wherein the coffee filter pod contains roast and ground coffee with a plurimodal volume distribution density with a first peak of from 30 to 60 microns and a second peak of from 260 to 330 microns, wherein the ratio of the volume of the particles in the first peak relative to the volume of the particles in the second peak is from 2:1 to 1:2. | 03-17-2016 |
20160100710 | BREW BEVERAGE DEVICE WITH PRESSURE RELEASE - A beverage making device comprising a brewing chamber configured to brew a beverage, the device comprising: a valve assembly comprising: a housing including an inlet for receiving pressurized water into the housing, a two way passage coupling the housing to the brewing chamber, an outlet configured to remove the brewed beverage from the housing, and a pressure release valve configured to close the outlet to send the pressurized water out of the two way passage to the brewing chamber when the pressurized water is supplied to the inlet, and close the inlet to receive a brewed beverage from the brewing through the two way passage when the pressurized water is not provided to the inlet. | 04-14-2016 |
20160157664 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AND DISPENSING COFFEE - A process for preparing coffee in a dispensing apparatus is described, the apparatus ( | 06-09-2016 |
20160157665 | APPARATUS TO PREPARE BEVERAGES - An apparatus to prepare beverages comprises a brewing chamber | 06-09-2016 |
20160174590 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COFFEE PREPARATION | 06-23-2016 |
20160183713 | COLD COFFEE BREWING DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - A coffee brewing device, such as a cold coffee brewing device and related methods are disclosed. The device includes a container, a supported horizontal plate that holds filter paper in place, and a spigot below the horizontal plate. Coffee grounds are placed on the filter, then water is added to the container such that minimal disturbance of the coffee ground bed occurs. When the spigot is opened, liquid is removed in a north/south (up/down) direction through the coffee ground bed. The coffee ground bed serves as a first filter, the filter serves as a second filter, and the chamber below the horizontal plate serves as a coalescing chamber where sediment drops out thus serving as a third filter. The resulting liquid dispensed from the spigot is amber in color and clear. | 06-30-2016 |
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