公开(公告)号：US09259115B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14002326

申请日：2012-03-05

Applicant: Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Jason Ray Lieving ,  Dan Hansen

Inventor： Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Jason Ray Lieving ,  Dan Hansen

IPC: A47J31/00 ,  A23F5/24 ,  A23F5/26 ,  A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/06

CPC classification number: A47J31/3609 ,  A23F5/24 ,  A23F5/26 ,  A47J31/002 ,  A47J31/0663 ,  A47J31/3614 ,  A47J31/3619 ,  A47J31/3671

Abstract: The present disclosure includes an extraction assembly for use in an automatic espresso brewer. The extraction assembly includes components and methods for controllably extracting espresso beverage from a quantity of brewing substance. The components, assemblies, and methods facilitate improved control and operation of the extraction assembly and improve the reliability of the extraction assembly. The brewing substance is compacted between a pair of opposing pistons. Compacting force is monitored through at least one sensor carried on the extraction assembly to provide a signal to a controller. A predetermined compacting force may be programmed into the system for all brewing cycles or dependent upon the brewing substance used. The pair of pistons operates relative to a brew chamber for use in the espresso extraction process. The pistons provide compacting force and boundaries within the chamber and facilitate removal of a spent brewing substance puck at the end of the brewing cycle. Compacting force is monitored at the start of the brewing process and a predetermined force is required before the brewing process can be started. During the brewing process compacting force can be maintained and controllably adjusted. A variety of sensor methods and locations can be used to detect and monitoring compacting force.

Abstract translation: 本公开包括用于自动浓咖啡冲泡机中的提取组件。 提取组件包括用于从一定量的酿造物质可控地提取浓咖啡饮料的组分和方法。 组件，组件和方法有助于改进提取组件的控制和操作，并提高提取组件的可靠性。 酿造物质在一对相对的活塞之间被压实。 通过提取组件上携带的至少一个传感器监测压实力，以向控制器提供信号。 预定的压实力可以编程到系统中用于所有的酿造循环，或者取决于所使用的酿造物质。 一对活塞相对于冲泡室操作，用于浓咖啡提取过程。 活塞在室内提供压实力和边界，并有助于在酿造循环结束时去除废酿造物质圆盘。 在酿造过程开始时监测压实力，并且在开始酿造过程之前需要预定的力。 在酿造过程中，可以保持压实力并可控地调节。 可以使用各种传感器方法和位置来检测和监测压实力。

公开(公告)号：US09113750B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US11576877

申请日：2005-10-08

Applicant: Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: A47J31/00 ,  F24H1/00 ,  A47J31/54 ,  F24H1/20

CPC classification number: A47J31/54 ,  A47J31/007 ,  F24H1/00 ,  F24H1/20 ,  Y10T137/8593

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for producing beverages or other food products which includes, generally and broadly, controllably dispensing water from the system for use in brewing. Water is introduced to a heated water reservoir (20) heating and subsequent use in a process such as brewing. A thermal expansion system (86) is provided to accommodate water which expands from the reservoir (20) as a result of the heating process. One form of thermal expansion system (86) may include a venturi device (88) which allows the accumulation of water which expands during the heating process and then returns the water to the flow of water during a brew cycle.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于生产饮料或其它食品的系统，其包括通常和广泛地可控制地分配用于酿造的系统中的水。 将水引入热水储存器（20）中，在诸如冲泡的过程中加热和随后使用。 提供热膨胀系统（86）以容纳由于加热过程而从储存器（20）膨胀的水。 一种形式的热膨胀系统（86）可以包括文丘里装置（88），其允许在加热过程中膨胀的水的积聚，然后在冲泡循环期间将水返回到水流中。

公开(公告)号：US08998176B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13130511

申请日：2009-11-20

Applicant: John D. Bishop ,  Charles H. Clark ,  William E. Midden ,  Randy D. Pope ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Rex Allen Rogers

Inventor： John D. Bishop ,  Charles H. Clark ,  William E. Midden ,  Randy D. Pope ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Rex Allen Rogers

IPC: A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/32

CPC classification number: A47J31/32

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, and methods of use for producing beverages. The apparatus includes components and methods for facilitating beverage production applying water or other liquid in combination with a brewing substance and controlled aeration and pressurization of a mixing vessel or column. The aeration of the water and brewing substance can be accomplished with a vacuum system, a positive pressurization system, and a combination of such systems. The apparatus, systems, and methods can be used with a variety of beverage making devices such as a device which might be used to controllably produce volumes of beverage to a reservoir. The methods include controllable aeration and pressurization of the vessel for brewing which may include controlling extraction time, steep time, active controllable agitation of the brewing substance, as well as other brewing characteristics, features, and actions.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于生产饮料的设备，系统和方法。 该装置包括用于促进饮料生产的组分和方法，其应用水或其它液体与酿造物质的组合以及受控的混合容器或塔的通气和加压。 水和酿造物质的曝气可以用真空系统，正压力系统和这种系统的组合来完成。 装置，系统和方法可以与各种饮料制造装置一起使用，例如可用于可控制地向容器产生体积的饮料的装置。 这些方法包括用于酿造的容器的可控曝气和加压，其可以包括控制提取时间，陡峭时间，酿造物质的主动可控搅拌以及其它酿造特性，特征和作用。

公开(公告)号：US08429965B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12775906

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Scott Alan Woods ,  Scott Biba

Inventor： Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Scott Alan Woods ,  Scott Biba

IPC: G01F23/26

CPC classification number: G01F23/263 ,  A47J31/50 ,  A47J2203/00 ,  G01F23/265 ,  G01F23/268

Abstract: A level sensing apparatus and method of use for use with a beverage server to indirectly sense the level of beverage retained in the server. The server having a body for receiving and retaining beverage with an opening in the body for receiving the level sensing apparatus and beverage there through. The level sensing apparatus includes at least one capacitive sensing probe assembly retained in a housing to separate the probe assembly from contact with beverage. The housing containing the capacitive sensing probe assembly being disposable into the opening in the body of the server. The capacitive sensing probe indirectly sensing at least one level of beverage retained in the beverage server. A separate display assembly is provided and selectively couplable to the capacitive sensing probe assembly. A power source is provided and coupled to the display assembly and to the capacitive sensing probe assembly to provide power to sense and display the level of beverage in the server.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与饮料服务器一起使用的液位感测装置和方法，用于间接感测保留在服务器中的饮料的水平。 所述服务器具有用于接收和保持在所述主体中具有开口的饮料的主体，用于在其中接收所述液位感测装置和饮料。 液位检测装置包括保持在壳体中的至少一个电容式感测探针组件，以将探针组件与饮料接触分开。 包含电容式感测探头组件的外壳可以放置在服务器主体的开口中。 电容式感测探针间接地感测保留在饮料服务器中的至少一个级别的饮料。 提供单独的显示组件并且可选地联接到电容式感测探针组件。 提供电源并耦合到显示器组件和电容感测探针组件以提供感测和显示服务器中的饮料水平的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20110293798A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13147958

申请日：2010-02-04

Applicant: Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Charles H. Clark ,  Kent Morman ,  John T. Knepler

Inventor： Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Charles H. Clark ,  Kent Morman ,  John T. Knepler

IPC: A47J31/44 ,  A23F5/26 ,  A23F3/18 ,  A47J31/54

CPC classification number: A47J31/106

Abstract: A brewer, system and method for heating water and dispensing heated water for producing a brewed beverage The brewer includes a water reservoir with a heating element associated with the reservoir for heating water retained in the reservoir A brewing substance holder is associated with the reservoir for receiving heated water from the reservoir A temperature sensitive control valve is provided in communication with the reservoir for controllably dispensing heated water from the reservoir to the brewing substance holder The temperature sensitive control valve may be in the form of a passive control valve which uses a bimetallic, magnetic or other material which is responsive to heat The water is placed in the reservoir and heated The elevated temperature of the water will result in operating the heat sensitive control valve to open the control valve and allow water to pass from the reservoir to the brewing substance holder.

Abstract translation: 用于加热水并分配用于生产冲泡饮料的加热水的冲泡器，系统和方法。冲泡器包括具有与储存器相关联的加热元件的储水器，用于加热保留在储存器中的水。酿造物质保持器与用于接收的储存器相关联 来自储存器的加热水温度敏感控制阀设置成与储存器连通，用于将加热的水从储存器可控地分配到酿造物质保持器。温度敏感控制阀可以是被动控制阀的形式，其使用双金属， 磁性或其他对热量有响应的材料水被放置在储存器中并被加热水的升高温度将导致操作热敏控制阀以打开控制阀并允许水从储存器通过到酿造物质 持有人

公开(公告)号：US07798053B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US11614705

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: A47J31/00 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: A47J31/057 ,  A47J31/0576

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for producing beverages or other food products which includes, generally and broadly, controllably dispensing water from the system for use in brewing. Water is introduced to a heated water reservoir heating and subsequent use in a process such as brewing. An active thermal expansion system is provided to accommodate water which expands from the reservoir as a result of the heating process. One form of thermal expansion system may include a controllable expansion device accommodates an accumulation of water which expands during the heating process and then returns the water to the flow of water during a brew cycle or drains the water from the system.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于生产饮料或其它食品的系统，其包括通常和广泛地可控制地分配用于酿造的系统中的水。 将水引入到加热的水储存器中，并在诸如酿造的过程中随后使用。 提供主动热膨胀系统以适应由于加热过程而从储存器膨胀的水。 一种形式的热膨胀系统可以包括可控膨胀装置，其适应在加热过程中膨胀的水的积聚，然后在冲泡循环期间将水返回到水流中或者从系统排出水。

公开(公告)号：US20100212419A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12775906

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Scott Alan Woods ,  Scott Biba

Inventor： Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Scott Alan Woods ,  Scott Biba

IPC: G01F23/26

CPC classification number: G01F23/263 ,  A47J31/50 ,  A47J2203/00 ,  G01F23/265 ,  G01F23/268

Abstract: A level sensing apparatus and method of use for use with a beverage server to indirectly sense the level of beverage retained in the server. The server having a body for receiving and retaining beverage with an opening in the body for receiving the level sensing apparatus and beverage there through. The level sensing apparatus includes at least one capacitive sensing probe assembly retained in a housing to separate the probe assembly from contact with beverage. The housing containing the capacitive sensing probe assembly being disposable into the opening in the body of the server. The capacitive sensing probe indirectly sensing at least one level of beverage retained in the beverage server. A separate display assembly is provided and selectively couplable to the capacitive sensing probe assembly. A power source is provided and coupled to the display assembly and to the capacitive sensing probe assembly to provide power to sense and display the level of beverage in the server.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与饮料服务器一起使用的液位感测装置和方法，用于间接感测保留在服务器中的饮料的水平。 所述服务器具有用于接收和保持在所述主体中具有开口的饮料的主体，用于在其中接收所述液位感测装置和饮料。 液位检测装置包括保持在壳体中的至少一个电容式感测探针组件，以将探针组件与饮料接触分开。 包含电容式感测探头组件的外壳可以放置在服务器主体的开口中。 电容式感测探针间接地感测保留在饮料服务器中的至少一个级别的饮料。 提供单独的显示组件并且可选地联接到电容式感测探针组件。 提供电源并耦合到显示器组件和电容感测探针组件以提供感测和显示服务器中的饮料水平的功率。

公开(公告)号：US07717297B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US11166704

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Jeff Kadyk ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Jeff Kadyk ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: B67D7/78

CPC classification number: B01F3/0861 ,  B01F5/0256 ,  B01F13/1013 ,  B01F13/1016 ,  B01F2005/0022 ,  B01F2215/0014 ,  B67D1/0044

Abstract: A mixing device and method for mixing at least one first ingredient and at least one second ingredient. The device includes a body which has a wall defining a cavity. A first inlet communicates with the cavity for introducing the first ingredient and a second inlet communicates with the cavity for introducing the second ingredient. An outlet is provided in communication with the cavity receiving the mixed first and second ingredient which have been mixed in the cavity. The ingredients are mixed by introducing one ingredient as a stream and the second ingredient as a forcefully introduced stream. An area upstream of the ingredients is provided for mixing ingredients. Once mixed the ingredients must flow through the body before reaching the outlet. Multiple mixing devices can be cascaded to produce additional variations and mixing methods. The device can be in the form of a kit for retrofitting on existing devices such as beverage dispensers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于混合至少一种第一成分和至少一种第二成分的混合装置和方法。 该装置包括具有限定空腔的壁的主体。 第一入口与空腔连通以引入第一成分，第二入口与空腔连通以引入第二成分。 提供与容纳混合在空腔中的混合的第一和第二成分的空腔连通的出口。 通过引入作为流的一种成分和作为强制引入的流的第二成分来混合成分。 提供成分上游的区域用于混合成分。 一旦混合，成分必须在到达出口之前流过身体。 可以级联多个混合装置以产生额外的变化和混合方法。 该设备可以是用于在诸如饮料分配器的现有设备上进行改装的套件的形式。

公开(公告)号：US20060002928A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10881661

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Larry Pease ,  Hirohito Kita ,  Koji Iijima

Inventor： Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Larry Pease ,  Hirohito Kita ,  Koji Iijima

IPC: A61K39/395

CPC classification number: C07K16/2827 ,  A61K2039/505 ,  C07K2317/22

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses and modifying existing states of immune responsiveness is described. Also described are compositions containing the molecule, as well as methods for using the molecule and the compositions to enhance immune responses, to enhance DC function, to modify an existing state of immune responsiveness, to immunize individuals, or to treat or inhibit conditions such as allergic asthma.

公开(公告)号：US20050284885A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US11166704

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Jeff Kadyk ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Jeff Kadyk ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/00 ,  B01F5/02 ,  B01F13/10 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D7/74 ,  B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B01F3/0861 ,  B01F5/0256 ,  B01F13/1013 ,  B01F13/1016 ,  B01F2005/0022 ,  B01F2215/0014 ,  B67D1/0044

Abstract: A mixing device and method for mixing at least one first ingredient and at least one second ingredient. The device includes a body which has a wall defining a cavity. A first inlet communicates with the cavity for introducing the first ingredient and a second inlet communicates with the cavity for introducing the second ingredient. An outlet is provided in communication with the cavity receiving the mixed first and second ingredient which have been mixed in the cavity. The ingredients are mixed by introducing one ingredient as a stream and the second ingredient as a forcefully introduced stream. An area upstream of the ingredients is provided for mixing ingredients. Once mixed the ingredients must flow through the body before reaching the outlet. Multiple mixing devices can be cascaded to produce additional variations and mixing methods. The device can be in the form of a kit for retrofitting on existing devices such as beverage dispensers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于混合至少一种第一成分和至少一种第二成分的混合装置和方法。 该装置包括具有限定空腔的壁的主体。 第一入口与空腔连通以引入第一成分，第二入口与空腔连通以引入第二成分。 提供与容纳混合在空腔中的混合的第一和第二成分的空腔连通的出口。 通过引入作为流的一种成分和作为强制引入的流的第二成分来混合成分。 提供成分上游的区域用于混合成分。 一旦混合，成分必须在到达出口之前流过身体。 可以级联多个混合装置以产生额外的变化和混合方法。 该设备可以是用于在诸如饮料分配器的现有设备上进行改装的套件的形式。