Instant Tube Heater With Homogenous Temperature Control

    公开(公告)号:US20170217751A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15324129

    申请日:2015-07-28

    Applicant: Nestec S.A.

    Abstract: The invention relates to an instant tube heater (1) for heating flowing liquid comprising: a hollow heating tube (2) comprising a tubular flow passage (20) extending along a central axis (I) for heating liquid as it flows through it, an inlet connector (3) sealingly connected to an inlet end (21) of the hollow heating tube, an outlet connector (4) sealingly connected to an outlet end (22) of the hollow heating tube, a temperature sensor (5) connected to the outlet connector (4) for sensing the temperature of liquid leaving the heating tube, wherein an inlet flow deviating member (6) is positioned locally at the inlet end (21) of the heating tube (2) for forcing the flow of liquid entering the tubular passage of the heating tube in at least one direction away from the direction of the central axis (I) of the tubular passage.

    Pack for Preparing Food or Beverage Products

    公开(公告)号:US20190002194A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-03

    申请号:US16063001

    申请日:2017-01-06

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    Abstract: A pack for preparing a food or beverage product is disclosed, as well as methods of use thereof. The pack includes an insert comprising at least one primary fluid inlet with aqueous and gaseous fluid injection inlets, as well as a container where the ingredient or ingredients are stored, wherein the aqueous fluid injection inlet and the gaseous fluid injection inlet communicate with the inner volume of the container. Also disclosed is a machine for use with the pack in preparing a food or beverage product, a system containing the pack and the machine, and methods of use of the system containing the pack and machine. Applicant respectfully submits that no substantive changes have been made to the specification of the application, and that the amendments to the application do not constitute new matter. Entry thereof is respectfully requested.

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