公开(公告)号：US12121177B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US16949455

申请日：2020-10-29

申请人： Tea Unwrapped LLC

发明人： Errin Whitney Gnadinger ,  Benjamin L. Martin ,  Robert L. Lewis, Jr. ,  Grayson Paul Newland ,  Dean Paul Haviland ,  Max Bock-Aronson ,  Cheryl E. Watson ,  Dan Johnson ,  Eric Krause ,  Todd Matthew Squires

IPC分类号： A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/56 ,  B67D1/08

CPC分类号： A47J31/461 ,  A47J31/402 ,  A47J31/465 ,  A47J31/468 ,  A47J31/469 ,  A47J31/56 ,  B67D1/0884 ,  B67D2210/00118

摘要： A dispenser for dispensing a selected volume of water at a specified temperature. The dispenser includes a source of water at an elevated temperature and a source of water at a lower temperature. An electronic controller determines the volume of water needed from each source in order to arrive at the selected volume and temperature. The dispenser uses a recirculation valve to circulate at least the elevated temperature water in the tank and in the outlet in order to ensure the temperature of the water is as expected throughout the system to achieve the specified temperature.

公开(公告)号：US12121176B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17871957

申请日：2022-07-24

申请人： CUPPER LLC

发明人： Michael Bertash ,  Morgan Bertash

IPC分类号： A47J31/40 ,  B65B29/02 ,  B65D85/804

CPC分类号： A47J31/407 ,  B65B29/022 ,  B65D85/8046

摘要： A system for beverage cartridge preparation allows users to self-select, self-fill, and self-seal single use beverage cartridges for convenience. A frame assembly supports a cartridge handling system and a cartridge filling system. The cartridge filling system includes a fillable container and a portion dispensing system. The cartridge handling system includes a movement guide system moving the beverage cartridges, a sealing system for sealing the beverage cartridges after filling, and a motion system for actuating the cartridge handling system, the portion dispensing system, and the sealing system. The movement system includes mobility relative to operative members of the filling and handling systems and one or more single use beverage cartridges. Adaptive cartridge shapes and components are provided to fit a particular preparation system.

公开(公告)号：US12114800B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US18506275

申请日：2023-11-10

申请人： Alex Kheder

发明人： Alex Kheder

IPC分类号： A47J31/20 ,  A47J31/06 ,  B65D25/16 ,  B65D25/20 ,  B65D43/14 ,  B65D85/00 ,  B65D85/812 ,  A47J31/40

CPC分类号： A47J31/20 ,  A47J31/0636 ,  B65D25/16 ,  B65D25/20 ,  B65D43/14 ,  B65D85/70 ,  B65D85/812 ,  A47J31/407 ,  B65D2543/00092

摘要： An apparatus pertains to a product preparation featuring a permeable body comprising an extraction chamber(s), along with a flexible, free-motion mechanism structure appropriately coupled to the body. The apparatus is equipped with a sealing mechanism at an opening, allowing for the insertion of a predetermined portion of ingredients. In some embodiments, to enhance filtration, a sleeve filter may be inserted within the container. When the container is submerged in a vessel to a level suitable for extracting a beverage, it securely affixes to the inner wall of the vessel through the flexible structure. The depth within a vessel is adjustable to control the product quality.

公开(公告)号：US12070150B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US17266199

申请日：2019-08-08

申请人： SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.

发明人： Peter Mori ,  Alain Teklits

IPC分类号： A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/46

CPC分类号： A47J31/4428 ,  A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/4482 ,  A47J31/46

摘要： A machine (1) for dispensing a beverage (2) includes: a beverage outlet (3) that is located above a dispensing area (4); a machine body or frame (5) having a first connecting part (51) and bearing the beverage outlet (3); and a recipient support (6) having a second connecting part (61) and a support member (62) held by the second connecting part (61). The second connecting part (61) is disconnectably connectable to the first connecting part (51) so that the support member (62) extends into the dispensing area (4) to support a beverage user-recipient (7) under the beverage outlet (3). The first connecting part (51) and the second connecting part (61) have a connection member and a connection receiver arrangement for disconnectably connecting the parts (51,61) such that: the first connecting part forms a connection member and the second connecting part forms a connection receiver; and/or the first connecting part (51) forms a connection receiver and the second connecting part (61) forms a connection member. The connection member is inserted in the connection receiver when the first and second connecting parts (51,61) are connected. The connection member is removed from the connection receiver along a removal direction (51′) when the first and second connecting parts (51,61) are disconnected. The removal direction (51′) has an upwardly directed vertical component (51″) when such machine (1) is in position to dispense the beverage (2).

公开(公告)号：US12048310B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17929641

申请日：2022-09-02

申请人： Starbucks Corporation

发明人： Kieran A. Murphy ,  Chelsea L. Rosenkrance

IPC分类号： A47J31/40 ,  A23F3/18 ,  A23F5/26 ,  A47J31/06 ,  A47J31/36

CPC分类号： A23F3/18 ,  A23F5/26 ,  A23F5/262 ,  A47J31/0615 ,  A47J31/0663 ,  A47J31/3671 ,  A47J31/0605

摘要： An upward flow extraction method, apparatus, and extract are disclosed. The upward flow extraction method can comprise loading extraction material into an extraction cell having a bottom portion and a top portion; introducing a first aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell; expelling gas from the extraction cell through the top portion of the extraction cell; closing the top portion of the extraction cell and increasing the pressure in the extraction cell as extraction medium flows into the bottom portion of the extraction cell; stopping the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell; steeping the extraction material in the extraction medium under pressure to produce an extract; and introducing a second aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell to push extract through top portion of the extraction cell.

公开(公告)号：US20240246742A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18560479

申请日：2022-05-10

申请人： SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.

发明人： CHRISTIAN JARISCH ,  LAURA PRIESTER ,  LUCIO SCORRANO ,  JONATHAN GEBS ,  FABRICE YERLY

IPC分类号： B65D77/40 ,  A47J31/40 ,  B65D75/70

CPC分类号： B65D77/40 ,  A47J31/404 ,  B65D75/70

摘要： The present invention is directed to a packaging (1) comprising: —a body (2) defining an interior volume (6) for carrying a flowable product, and—an opening element (4) comprising an opening part (4.0) which is arranged inside the interior volume (6). The body (2) is configured such that, when a predetermined external force (F) is exerted on an activation section (8) of the body (2), the activation section (8) is displaced relative to the interior volume (6) so as to activate the opening element (4) until the opening part (4.0) creates an opening extending in an openable section (12) of the body (2) and allowing the flowable product to flow out of the interior volume (6).

公开(公告)号：US20240199315A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18374670

申请日：2023-09-29

申请人： Alice Coffee, LLC

发明人： Dean G. ROTCHIN ,  Peter KRUPP ,  David W. HANSEN

IPC分类号： B65D85/804 ,  A23F5/26 ,  A47J31/06 ,  A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/40 ,  B65D30/00 ,  B65D33/28 ,  B65D65/46 ,  B65D77/04

CPC分类号： B65D85/8043 ,  A23F5/262 ,  A47J31/0689 ,  A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/407 ,  B65D29/00 ,  B65D33/28 ,  B65D65/466 ,  B65D77/04

摘要： A disposable beverage bag, filled with beverage material, for use in preparing a beverage in connection with single-serve beverage brewing machines. The beverage bag is preferably made from environmentally-friendly woven or knitted materials that are biodegradable, compostable and/or recyclable, or any other suitable stretchy, water-permeable, eco-friendly material. The beverage bag offers an easy, convenient, cost-effective and mess-free way to prepare beverages, and easy, eco-friendly disposal. The beverage bag can be configured to work with any beverage brewing machine, and it can be filled with any suitable beverage material, including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. An adapter comprising a gasket and plug can be installed in the beverage machine to allow for the beverage bag to be used without the need for a reusable cup.

公开(公告)号：US20240164571A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18551734

申请日：2022-03-25

申请人： Evoca S.P.A.

发明人： Marco LIBERALI ,  Diego INFANTI ,  Andrea ARRIGONI

IPC分类号： A47J31/52 ,  A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/40

CPC分类号： A47J31/5255 ,  A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/402 ,  A47J31/5251

摘要： The present application relates to Dynamic Flow Control in beverage preparation machines, to dynamically regulate the flow rate of water supplied to brewing assemblies of professional espresso coffee machine so as to dynamically modify the coffee dispensing conditions, varying the organoleptic properties of the in-cup beverage accordingly.

公开(公告)号：US20240140690A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18410553

申请日：2024-01-11

申请人： SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.

发明人： Andre Noth ,  Christian Jarisch ,  Christian Talon

IPC分类号： B65D85/804 ,  A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/52

CPC分类号： B65D85/8043 ,  A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/525 ,  B65D85/8052

摘要： An aspect is a spout including at least two parts relatively moveable with respect to each other such that at least one of the two parts of the spout is presenting a measurable resistance to being connected to an engaging part of a beverage preparation device and/or to the relative movement of the two parts of the spout. Another aspect is a pack for preparing a food or beverage product including such a spout and also including a container configured to contain a product to prepare the food or beverage product. Other aspects are a system for preparing a food or beverage product including such a pack and also including a beverage preparation device that will introduce a fluid in the form of a jet inside the volume of the pack; and a method of determining if a food or beverage pack has been previously used in such a system.

公开(公告)号：US20240138611A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18242037

申请日：2023-09-05

申请人： Auroma Brewing Company

发明人： Rayan AL-Shaibani ,  Pawin Wongtada ,  Ornicha Srimokla

IPC分类号： A47J31/00 ,  A23F5/26 ,  A47J31/053 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/42 ,  A47J31/52

CPC分类号： A47J31/002 ,  A23F5/262 ,  A47J31/053 ,  A47J31/404 ,  A47J31/42 ,  A47J31/525 ,  A47J31/5253

摘要： A coffee brewing system and method that includes a brew chamber that holds a brew solution during a brew cycle and dispenses the brew solution; a water system that dispenses water into the brew chamber; a content sensing system that measures the brew solution contents added to the brew chamber; a temperature control system with a heating element and a temperature sensor; at least one recirculating processing loop with a particle monitor system, wherein the recirculating processing loop circulates brew solution extracted from the brew chamber; and a control system that is communicatively coupled to the content sensing system, the temperature control system and the particle monitor system during a brew cycle, wherein the control system controls a brew cycle based on a selected a specified taste profile.