公开(公告)号：US20080092746A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11576877

申请日：2005-10-08

Applicant: Charles Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Charles Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/00 ,  F24H1/00 ,  F24H1/20 ,  F24H9/00 ,  H05B1/02

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 heating and subsequent use in a process such as brewing. A 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 venturi device 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文丘里装置，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：US20070151466A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11614705

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Charles Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Charles Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: A01J11/04

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：US09091448B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13140520

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: B65B3/04 ,  F24D19/10

CPC classification number: F24D19/1051 ,  F24H9/2007 ,  G05D23/1393

Abstract: A system and method for controllably dispensing a predetermined volume of water at a predetermined temperature. The system and method include at least one heated water source and at least one second water source. Water is controllably dispensed from the heated water source and controllably combined with the controllably dispensed water from the second water source to produce a resultant predetermined volume of water at a resultant predetermined temperature. The system and method also includes controls and/or interfaces which allow a user to control the volume and temperature of water dispensed. The user may directly control the volume and/or temperature or may indirectly control the volume and temperature such as by introducing a control media, control selection, or recipe by which the user selects the choice but does not specify the details of the parameters associated with the choice.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在预定温度下可控地分配预定体积的水的系统和方法。 该系统和方法包括至少一个加热水源和至少一个第二水源。 水从加热的水源被可控地分配并且可控地与来自第二水源的可控制地分配的水组合以在所得到的预定温度下产生所得预定体积的水。 该系统和方法还包括允许用户控制分配的水的体积和温度的控制和/或接口。 用户可以直接控制体积和/或温度，或者可以间接地控制体积和温度，例如通过引入控制介质，控制选择或食谱，用户选择该选择或选择，但不指定与 选择。

公开(公告)号：US20140147560A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

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

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：US20110097465A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12990574

申请日：2009-05-01

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

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

IPC: A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/06 ,  A47J31/047 ,  A23L2/38

CPC classification number: A47J31/32 ,  A47J31/0663

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method of use in making beverages. The apparatus includes components and structures for making beverages by mixing heated water or other liquid and a beverage making substance in combination with controllable evacuation, pressurization, or both of a mixing vessel. The method includes controllable brewing using a vacuum, positive pressure, or both to control one or a combination of active controllable agitation of ingredients, steep time, pressurization, extraction time, agitation pulsing, dispensing pulsing as well as other numerous other beverage preparation characteristics and controls.

Abstract translation: 用于制造饮料的装置，系统和方法。 该装置包括通过混合加热的水或其它液体和饮料制备物质以及可调节的抽空，加压或混合容器两者来制造饮料的组件和结构。 该方法包括使用真空，正压或两者的可控冲泡以控制成分的主动可控搅拌，陡峭时间，加压，提取时间，搅动脉冲，分配脉冲以及其它许多其它饮料制备特性的一种或组合，以及 控制。

公开(公告)号：US07390888B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11178160

申请日：2005-07-08

Applicant: Larry R. Pease ,  Moses Rodriguez ,  Daren Ure ,  Loc T. Nguyen ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Larry R. Pease ,  Moses Rodriguez ,  Daren Ure ,  Loc T. Nguyen ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: A61K39/395 ,  A61K35/00 ,  C07K16/18

CPC classification number: C07K16/2827 ,  A61K38/00 ,  A61K39/00 ,  A61K2039/505 ,  C07K14/465 ,  C07K14/4705 ,  C07K14/70503 ,  C07K17/00 ,  C07K2317/21 ,  C07K2317/52 ,  C07K2317/74 ,  Y10S424/808

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract translation: 描述了能够增强免疫应答的分子，以及使用该分子增强免疫应答并增强树突状细胞功能的方法。 还描述了含有该分子的组合物和使用该组合物治疗或免疫个体的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130004629A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13634792

申请日：2011-03-14

Applicant: Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Charles H. Clark ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: A47J31/46 ,  A23L2/38 ,  A47J31/00

CPC classification number: A47J31/54 ,  A47J31/0663 ,  A47J31/0673 ,  A47J31/4467 ,  A47J31/46

Abstract: A beverage making apparatus including a housing containing a water system. The water system includes a heated water reservoir and a pour-in basin for receiving water. The pour-in basin is connected to a water pump which pumps water from the basin to the heated water reservoir. Water from the heated water reservoir is moved to a spray head for dispensing to a beverage brewing substance retained in either at least one of a pod format or a cartridge format. A pair of conductance probes are contained in the fill basin to indicate the status of water in the fill basin. The brewer is designed for use with multiple beverage making substance holders so that multiple beverage substance formats can be used with the brewer.

Abstract translation: 一种饮料制造装置，包括容纳水系统的壳体。 水系统包括一个加热水箱和一个用于接收水的倾倒盆。 灌注盆连接到水泵，水泵将水从盆地泵送到加热水箱。 来自加热的储水器的水被移动到喷头以分配到以荚形式或盒形式中的至少一种保存的饮料冲泡物质。 填充池中包含一对电导探针，以指示填充池中的水的状态。 啤酒机设计用于多种饮料制作物质保持器，以便可以在啤酒机上使用多种饮料物质形式。

公开(公告)号：US20090031798A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11577164

申请日：2005-10-13

Applicant: Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Scott Allan Woods ,  Scott Biba

Inventor： Suresh Radhakrishnan ,  Scott Allan 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：US20080049548A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11571222

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Jeffery Kadyk ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Jeffery Kadyk ,  Suresh Radhakrishnan

IPC: B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B67D1/0022 ,  B01F3/0861 ,  B01F5/0256 ,  B01F13/1013 ,  B01F13/1016 ,  B01F2005/0017 ,  B01F2005/0022 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0046 ,  B67D2210/0012

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. 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。 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：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。