The disclosure relates to methods of roasting coffee beans at low temperatures (e.g., less than about 300° F) for short periods of time (e.g., about 10 minutes or less) to produce coffee beans having a variety of different flavors and colors. The roasted coffee beans can then be processed by, for example, extracting the beans either before or after grinding. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
The disclosure relates to methods of making coffee extracts via extracting under a controlled pressure (e.g., a pressure equal to or greater than a saturation vapor pressure) and washing the extract at a low temperature (e.g., less than about 50° F) to produce liquid coffee extract having a variety' of different flavors and colors. The liquid coffee extract can then be further processed to obtain a dried coffee extract or instant coffee. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
The disclosure relates to dried coffee extracts that contain relatively large quantities of caffeine (e.g., from about 4-8 wt%), as well as large quantities of other, health-promoting additives such as, for example, 5-caffeoyl quinic acid and trigonelline. Methods of incorporating the dried coffee extracts into beverages and packaging them in kits are also described. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
A cup can include a base and a sidewall extending upward from the base to a top of the cup. The sidewall can taper at an angle between 4° and 12° from the base. The sidewall can include an upper sidewall and a lower sidewall. The lower sidewall can include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The lower sidewall can include a plurality of channels arranged around an outer circumference of the lower sidewall. In the first portion, the plurality of channels can have a first width between 0.05 inches and 0.065 inches and a first depth between 0.05 inches and 0.065 inches. In the third portion, the plurality of channels or grooves can have a second width between 0.02 inches and 0.035 inches and a second depth between 0.02 inches and 0.035 inches.
The disclosure relates to dried coffee extracts that contain relatively large quantities of caffeine (e.g., from about 4-8 wt %), as well as large quantities of other, health-promoting additives such as, for example, 5-caffeoyl quinic acid and trigonelline. Methods of incorporating the dried coffee extracts into beverages and packaging them in kits are also described. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
A cup can include a base and a sidewall extending upward from the base to a top of the cup. The sidewall can taper at an angle between 4° and 12° from the base. The sidewall can include an upper sidewall and a lower sidewall. The lower sidewall can include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The lower sidewall can include a plurality of channels arranged around an outer circumference of the lower sidewall. In the first portion, the plurality of channels can have a first width between 0.05 inches and 0.065 inches and a first depth between 0.05 inches and 0.065 inches. In the third portion, the plurality of channels or grooves can have a second width between 0.02 inches and 0.035 inches and a second depth between 0.02 inches and 0.035 inches.
B65D 1/26 - Thin-walled containers, e.g. formed by deep-drawing operations
B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A lid for a beverage cup can include a base comprising a top surface and an upper sidewall extending upward from edges of the top surface. The lid can include a drinking aperture in the top surface. The lid can include a stopper coupled to an upper sidewall. The stopper can be configured to rotate around an outer circumference of the lid along the upper sidewall. The stopper can be configured to selectively cover the drinking aperture. The lid can include at least two protrusions, each of the at least two protrusions extending at least from an inner circumferential surface of the upper sidewall towards a center of the lid. The at least two protrusions can be configured to limit rotation of the stopper. The at least two protrusions can also be configured to support a second lid or a second beverage cup stacked on the lid.
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
The disclosure relates to methods of making coffee extracts via extracting under a controlled pressure (e.g., a pressure equal to or greater than a saturation vapor pressure) and washing the extract at a low temperature (e.g., less than about 50° F.) to produce liquid coffee extract having a variety of different flavors and colors. The liquid coffee extract can then be further processed to obtain a dried coffee extract or instant coffee. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
The disclosure relates to methods of roasting coffee beans at low temperatures (e.g., less than about 300° F.) for short periods of time (e.g., about 10 minutes or less) to produce coffee beans having a variety of different flavors and colors. The roasted coffee beans can then be processed by, for example, extracting the beans either before or after grinding. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
A lid 10 for a beverage cup that includes a base 20 comprising a top surface 22 and an upper sidewall 24 extending upward from edges of the top surface. The lid includes a drinking aperture 26 in the top surface. The lid includes a stopper 30 coupled to the upper sidewall. The stopper is configured to rotate around an outer circumference of the lid along the upper sidewall. The stopper is configured to selectively cover the drinking aperture. The lid includes at least two protrusions 40, each of the at least two protrusions extending at least from an inner circumferential surface of the upper sidewall towards a center of the lid. The at least two protrusions can be configured to limit rotation of the stopper. The at least two protrusions can also be configured to support a second lid or a second beverage cup stacked on the lid.
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
12.
AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZED BEVERAGES
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
The disclosure relates to compositions comprising low levels of caffeine (e.g, 25 wt% or less), wherein the composition contains a natural caffeine source in combination with antioxidants, vitamins, electrolytes, and/or amino acids. The disclosed composition, which is made up of natural ingredients, beneficially offers a holistic approach to physical and mental energy. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
The disclosure relates to compositions comprising low levels of caffeine (e.g., 25 wt % or less), wherein the composition contains a natural caffeine source in combination with antioxidants, vitamins, electrolytes, and/or amino acids. The disclosed composition, which is made up of natural ingredients, beneficially offers a holistic approach to physical and mental energy. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
A23F 5/24 - Extraction of coffeeCoffee extractsMaking instant coffee
A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives
A23L 33/125 - Modifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing carbohydrate syrupsModifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing sugarsModifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing sugar alcoholsModifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing starch hydrolysates
Generally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and devices related to forming a connection assembly for an appliance including a drive socket. The drive socket includes a body having a first aperture at a proximal end, a second aperture at a distal end, and a groove on an exterior surface of the body near the distal end. The connection assembly includes a drive shaft connected to a motor, and a support sleeve including a proximal end configured to receive the drive socket. The support sleeve includes a distal end connected to the drive shaft, and a grab ring positioned on an inner surface of the support sleeve. The grab ring is configured to be positioned within the groove of the drive socket to prevent translation of the drive socket relative to the support sleeve.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
F16D 1/116 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting by interengaging parts, i.e. positive coupling the interengaging parts including a continuous or interrupted circumferential groove in the surface of one of the coupling parts
An ice container may include a housing with an inner volume. The housing may hold ice in the inner volume. An ice container may include a base in the inner volume. The base may support ice in the inner volume. A lift coupled to the base, may move the base between a top of the housing and a bottom of the housing in order to maintain a top level of ice in the inner volume within a predetermined distance from the top of the housing.
Generally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and devices related to forming a connection assembly for an appliance including a drive socket. The drive socket includes a body having a first aperture at a proximal end, a second aperture at a distal end, and a groove on an exterior surface of the body near the distal end. The connection assembly includes a drive shaft connected to a motor, and a support sleeve including a proximal end configured to receive the drive socket. The support sleeve includes a distal end connected to the drive shaft, and a grab ring positioned on an inner surface of the support sleeve. The grab ring is configured to be positioned within the groove of the drive socket to prevent translation of the drive socket relative to the support sleeve.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
The disclosure generally relates to a computing device that is physically connected to a hardware device. The computing device can identify first event definitions including one or more event parameters and/or a time period. The computing device can obtain first event data from the hardware device according to the first event definitions. The hardware device may provide second event data according to second event definitions to a computing system using a first wireless networking protocol. Based on the first event definitions, the computing device can transform the first event data and route the transformed event data using a second wireless networking protocol to the computing system, via an intermediary system.
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
An ice container may include a housing with an inner volume. The housing may hold ice in the inner volume. An ice container may include a base in the inner volume. The base may support ice in the inner volume. A lift coupled to the base, may move the base between a top of the housing and a bottom of the housing in order to maintain a top level of ice in the inner volume within a predetermined distance from the top of the housing.
Generally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and devices related to a shaker cup and serving cup assembly including a shaker cup, a first serving cup of a first size and a second serving cup of a second size. The shaker cup having a body defining a first interior, a rim defining an opening, a first ridge of a first ridge diameter positioned below the rim, and a second ridge of a second ridge diameter positioned below the first ridge, The first ridge diameter is larger than the second ridge diameter. The first ridge of the shaker cup is configured to receive the first serving cup, and the second ridge of the shaker cup is configured to receive the second serving cup.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
35 - Advertising and business services
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
(1) Coffee grinders, other than hand-operated; apparatus for aerating beverages; electric milk frothers; vending machines; automatic vending machines for dispensing beverages; beverage preparation machines, electromechanical; water heaters being parts of machines;
(2) Encoded gift cards; downloadable gift cards stored in digital wallets; encoded loyalty cards; downloadable digital loyalty cards; computer software for facilitating payment transactions by electronic means; audio recordings; downloadable files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFT]; downloadable image files containing images of virtual goods authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; downloadable digital files containing collectible images, texts, videos and music; downloadable image files featuring tradable virtual goods for use in virtual environments; cases for smartphones; covers for mobile phones; tablet computer cases; straps for cell phones; ring stands for cell phones; holders adapted for cell phones and smartphones; portable power chargers; chargers for cell phones; mouse pads; electronic publications; computer games; computer game software, downloadable; headphones; USB flash drives; lanyards for cell phones; lanyards for holding encoded identity cards;
(3) Electric espresso machines; coffee machines, electric; kettles, electric; electric apparatus for making tea; electric steamers; cold and hot water dispensers; drinks dispensing machines other than vending machines; heating boilers; hot water heating installations; coffee capsules, empty, for electric coffee machines; electrically heated milk frothers;
(4) Paper coffee filters; table napkins of paper; coasters of paper; boxes of paper or cardboard; carrier bags of paper or plastics; food bags of paper or plastics; shopping bags of paper or plastic; printed coupons; gift certificates being non-magnetically encoded gift cards; printed publications; booklets; brochures; notepads; notebooks; coloring books; albums; bookmarks; pens; pencils; pen cases; pencil cases; posters; greeting cards; stickers [stationery];
(5) Non-electric coffee makers; coffeepots, non-electric; kettles, non-electric; teapots; tea infusers; tea strainers; coffee filters, non-electric; heat-insulated containers for beverages; cups; mugs; beverage glassware; drinking straws; cup lids; insulating sleeves for beverage cups; dishes; dish covers; saucers; table plates; bowls; pitchers; tea services [tableware]; trays for household purposes; trivets [table utensils]; containers for household or kitchen use; tea cosies; coasters, not of paper or textile; scoops for household purposes; whisks, non-electric, for household purposes; chopsticks; kitchen utensils; utensils for household purposes; jam spoons; mixing spoons [kitchen utensils]; serving spoons; lunch boxes; candle holders; figurines of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass;
(6) Shirts; pullovers; caps being headwear; hats; headwear; jackets [clothing]; trousers; aprons [clothing]; bandanas [neckerchiefs]; scarves; socks; vests;
(7) Milk; milk beverages, milk predominating; milk shakes; flavored milk beverages; milk-based beverages containing coffee; milk-based beverages containing fruit juice; milk-based beverages containing fruits; milk-based beverages flavored with chocolate; milk-based beverages flavored with tea; milk-based beverages containing lavender; coconut milk-based beverages; oat milk-based beverages; almond milk-based beverages; soy-based beverages being used as milk substitutes; soy milk; milk-based energy drinks; powdered milk; milk-based preparations for making beverages; yogurt-based beverages; coffee creamers; whipped cream; yogurt; cheese; seeds, prepared; nuts, prepared; seasoned nuts; roasted nuts; nut-based snack foods; potato chips; vegetable chips; dairy-based spreads; nut-based spreads; peanut butter; vegetable-based spreads; guacamole; fruit-based spreads; fruit jelly spreads; fruit jams; compotes; jellies for food, other than confectionery; fruit-based snack foods; dried fruit; fruit, preserved; fruit salads; cut fruits; cut vegetables; vegetables, cooked; vegetables, dried; vegetables, preserved; vegetables salads; fish-based foodstuffs; poultry, not live; game, not live; meat; charcuterie; prepared meals consisting primarily of meat; prepared meals consisting primarily of poultry; prepared meals consisting primarily of seafood; prepared meals consisting primarily of vegetables; prepared meals consisting primarily of tofu; eggs; soups;
(8) Coffee; coffee capsules, filled; ground coffee; roasted coffee beans; coffee mixes; instant coffee; coffee-based beverages; coffee beverages with milk; affogato [coffee-based beverages containing ice cream]; coffee flavorings; cocoa; cocoa mixes; powdered mixes for the preparation of chocolate drinks; chocolate powder; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; white chocolate-based beverages; chocolate beverages with milk; cocoa beverages with milk; tea; herbal teas; tea mixes; herbal-tea mixes; tea-based beverages; herbal-tea based beverages; tea beverages with milk; lavender flavorings for beverages; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages; vanilla flavorings for culinary purposes; frozen confections; ice cream; frozen yogurt; parfaits; chocolate-based spreads; sauces [condiments]; caramel sauce; chocolate sauce; spicy sauces; fruit coulis [sauces]; dressings for salads; candies; chocolate; baked goods; muffins; biscuits; cookies; pies; cakes; pastries; croissants; quiches; bread; sandwiches; pizzas; meat pies; oatmeal; cereal-based snack food; grain-based snack foods; crackers; popcorn; noodle-based prepared meals; prepared meals consisting primarily of rice;
(9) Fruit drinks; fruit juices; fruit-flavored beverages; vegetable-based beverages; non-alcoholic beverages; carbonated non-alcoholic beverages; soft drinks; energy drinks; isotonic beverages; aerated water; carbonated water; waters [beverages]; flavored water; soya-based beverages, other than milk substitutes; non-alcoholic beverages fortified with vitamins; cocktails, non-alcoholic; de-alcoholised beverages; non-alcoholic beverages flavored with coffee; non-alcoholic beverages flavored with tea; non-alcoholic honey-based beverages; lemonades; protein-enriched beverages; coconut water beverages; frozen fruit-based beverages; fruit-flavored tea-based beverages; horchatas [grain-based non-alcoholic beverages]; non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages containing milk; beer; beer-based cocktails; non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages; fruit concentrates and purees used for making beverages; fruit flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages; syrups for beverages; mint syrups; powders for making soft drinks; powders for making fruit-based beverages; lavender powder for making beverages; (1) Business administration; business management assistance; business management; commercial assistance relating to franchising; marketing assistance relating to franchising; assistance in the management of franchised businesses; business advice relating to restaurant franchising; retail store services for coffee; retail store services for teas; retail store services for foodstuffs; retail services relating to bakery products; retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; retail store services for beverage makers; retail store services for tableware; retail store services for drinking vessels; retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; retail store services for bags; retail store services for jewelry; retail store services for clothing; retail store services for headgear; retail store services for toys; retail store services for games; retail services provided by gift shops; retail store services for collectibles; wholesale distributorship services for food and beverages; wholesale distributorship services for syrups for beverages; wholesale services for coffee; wholesale services for teas; wholesale distributorship services for drinking vessels; wholesale distributorship services for restaurant supplies; wholesale distributorship services for foodservice products and supplies; online retail store services for coffee; online retail store services for teas; online retail store services for foodstuffs; online retail services relating to bakery products; online retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; online retail store services for beverage makers; online retail store services for tableware; online retail store services for drinking vessels; online retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; online retail store services for bags; online retail store services for jewelry; online retail store services for clothing; online retail store services for headgear; online retail store services for toys; online retail store services for games; online retail services provided by gift shops; online retail store services for collectibles; online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, food and beverage for use in online virtual worlds; retail services relating to downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital properties authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; administration of consumer loyalty programs;
(2) Issuance of stored value cards; issuance of tokens of value; issuance of tokens of value as a reward for customer loyalty; issuance of prepaid gift cards; issuance of customer loyalty points; issuance of customer loyalty discount codes; charitable fund raising; financial sponsorship; electronic funds transfer;
(3) Entertainment services; educational services; production of shows; arranging and conducting of concerts; presentation of live performances; arranging and conducting of colloquiums; organization of shows; production of music; film production, other than advertising films; production of television programs; publication of texts, other than publicity texts; providing online electronic publications, not downloadable; providing online music, not downloadable; providing online videos, not downloadable; entertainment services provided in virtual environments; simulated restaurant services provided in virtual environments for entertainment purposes; organization of contests for entertainment; game services provided online from a computer network; production of podcasts;
(4) Restaurant services; cafe services; cafeteria services; snack-bar services; coffee bar services; tea bar services; carry-out food and drink services; self-service restaurant services; bar services; food and drink catering; preparation of food and beverages; restaurants featuring home delivery;
Generally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and devices related to a shaker cup and serving cup assembly including a shaker cup, a first serving cup of a first size and a second serving cup of a second size. The shaker cup having a body defining a first interior, a rim defining an opening, a first ridge of a first ridge diameter positioned below the rim, and a second ridge of a second ridge diameter positioned below the first ridge, The first ridge diameter is larger than the second ridge diameter. The first ridge of the shaker cup is configured to receive the first serving cup, and the second ridge of the shaker cup is configured to receive the second serving cup.
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
(1) Business administration; business management assistance; business management; commercial assistance relating to franchising; marketing assistance relating to franchising; assistance in the management of franchised businesses; business advice relating to restaurant franchising; retail store services for coffee; retail store services for teas; retail store services for foodstuffs; retail services relating to bakery products; retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; retail store services for beverage makers; retail store services for tableware; retail store services for drinking vessels; retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; retail store services for bags; retail store services for jewelry; retail store services for clothing; retail store services for headgear; retail store services for toys; retail store services for games; retail services provided by gift shops; retail store services for collectibles; wholesale distributorship services for food and beverages; wholesale distributorship services for syrups for beverages; wholesale services for coffee; wholesale services for teas; wholesale distributorship services for drinking vessels; wholesale distributorship services for restaurant supplies; wholesale distributorship services for foodservice products and supplies; online retail store services for coffee; online retail store services for teas; online retail store services for foodstuffs; online retail services relating to bakery products; online retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; online retail store services for beverage makers; online retail store services for tableware; online retail store services for drinking vessels; online retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; online retail store services for bags; online retail store services for jewelry; online retail store services for clothing; online retail store services for headgear; online retail store services for toys; online retail store services for games; online retail services provided by gift shops; online retail store services for collectibles; online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, food and beverage for use in online virtual worlds; retail services relating to downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital properties authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; administration of consumer loyalty programs;
(2) Restaurant services; cafe services; cafeteria services; snack-bar services; coffee bar services; tea bar services; carry-out food and drink services; self-service restaurant services; bar services; food and drink catering; preparation of food and beverages; restaurants featuring home delivery;
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Business administration; business management assistance; business management; commercial assistance relating to franchising; marketing assistance relating to franchising; assistance in the management of franchised businesses; business advice relating to restaurant franchising; retail store services for coffee; retail store services for teas; retail store services for foodstuffs; retail services relating to bakery products; retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; retail store services for beverage makers; retail store services for tableware; retail store services for drinking vessels; retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; retail store services for bags; retail store services for jewelry; retail store services for clothing; retail store services for headgear; retail store services for toys; retail store services for games; wholesale distributorship services for food and beverages; wholesale distributorship services for syrups for beverages; wholesale services for coffee; wholesale services for teas; wholesale distributorship services for drinking vessels; wholesale distributorship services for the supply of food and drink and equipment for the provision of food and drink to restaurants; online retail store services for coffee; online retail store services for teas; online retail store services for foodstuffs; online retail services relating to bakery products; online retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; online retail store services for beverage makers; online retail store services for tableware; online retail store services for drinking vessels; online retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; online retail store services for bags; online retail store services for jewelry; online retail store services for clothing; online retail store services for headgear; online retail store services for toys; online retail store services for games; online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, food and beverage for use in online virtual worlds; retail services relating to downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital properties authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; administration of consumer loyalty programs. Restaurant services; cafe services; cafeteria services; snack-bar services; coffee bar services; tea bar services; carry-out food and drink services; self-service restaurant services; bar services; food and drink catering; preparation of food and beverages; restaurants featuring home delivery.
Business administration; business management assistance; business management; commercial assistance relating to franchising; marketing assistance relating to franchising; assistance in the management of franchised businesses; business advice relating to restaurant franchising; retail store services for coffee; retail store services for teas; retail store services for foodstuffs; retail services relating to bakery products; retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; retail store services for beverage makers; retail store services for tableware; retail store services for drinking vessels; retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; retail store services for bags; retail store services for jewelry; retail store services for clothing; retail store services for headgear; retail store services for toys; retail store services for games; wholesale distributorship services for food and beverages; wholesale distributorship services for syrups for beverages; wholesale services for coffee; wholesale services for teas; wholesale distributorship services for drinking vessels; wholesale distributorship services for the supply of food and drink and equipment for the provision of food and drink to restaurants; online retail store services for coffee; online retail store services for teas; online retail store services for foodstuffs; online retail services relating to bakery products; online retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; online retail store services for beverage makers; online retail store services for tableware; online retail store services for drinking vessels; online retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; online retail store services for bags; online retail store services for jewelry; online retail store services for clothing; online retail store services for headgear; online retail store services for toys; online retail store services for games; online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, food and beverage for use in online virtual worlds; retail services relating to downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital properties authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; administration of consumer loyalty programs.
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
(1) Business administration; business management assistance; business management; commercial assistance relating to franchising; marketing assistance relating to franchising; assistance in the management of franchised businesses; business advice relating to restaurant franchising; retail store services for coffee; retail store services for teas; retail store services for foodstuffs; retail services relating to bakery products; retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; retail store services for beverage makers; retail store services for tableware; retail store services for drinking vessels; retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; retail store services for bags; retail store services for jewelry; retail store services for clothing; retail store services for headgear; retail store services for toys; retail store services for games; retail services provided by gift shops; retail store services for collectibles; wholesale distributorship services for food and beverages; wholesale distributorship services for syrups for beverages; wholesale services for coffee; wholesale services for teas; wholesale distributorship services for drinking vessels; wholesale distributorship services for restaurant supplies; wholesale distributorship services for foodservice products and supplies; online retail store services for coffee; online retail store services for teas; online retail store services for foodstuffs; online retail services relating to bakery products; online retail store services for non-alcoholic beverages; online retail store services for beverage makers; online retail store services for tableware; online retail store services for drinking vessels; online retail store services for kitchen utensils and containers; online retail store services for bags; online retail store services for jewelry; online retail store services for clothing; online retail store services for headgear; online retail store services for toys; online retail store services for games; online retail services provided by gift shops; online retail store services for collectibles; online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, food and beverage for use in online virtual worlds; retail services relating to downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital properties authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; administration of consumer loyalty programs
(2) Restaurant services; cafe services; cafeteria services; snack-bar services; coffee bar services; tea bar services; carry-out food and drink services; self-service restaurant services; bar services; food and drink catering; preparation of food and beverages; restaurants featuring home delivery
A food package may include a plurality of perforations. The plurality of perforations can be sized, shaped, and/or positioned on the food package so the food package is configured to maintain a temperature of foodstuff in the food package above a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time. The plurality of perforations can be sized and/or shaped so the foodstuff loses less than a predetermined weight after the predetermined period of time.
B65D 30/08 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by the material used with laminated or multiple walls in spaced face-to-face relationship, e.g. double walls
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A method of preparing an extract can include loading extraction material into an extraction cell or a capsule extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion with ground coffee having a particle size between 200 μm to 400 μm. The method can further include introducing a flow of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell. The method can include, within less than 75 seconds, 3 minutes, or 30 minutes of introducing a portion of the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell, withdrawing from a filter at the second portion of the extraction cell, extract that has been extracted from the extraction material by the portion of the flow of extraction medium introduced into the extraction cell.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
48.
BEVERAGE COMPONENT DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A DOSING COLLAR
A dispensing system for dispensing a beverage component from a container may include a dosing collar configured to restrict flow of the beverage component through the tube. The dosing collar may be adjustable to modify a volume of the beverage component dispensed from a pump head when the pump head is actuated.
A method for preparing a beverage can include receiving one or more drink orders and adding the one or more drink orders on a queue. The method can also include receiving a selection of the one or more drink orders on the queue and building one or more recipes for the selected drink orders on the queue. The method can further include sending build steps from the one or more recipes to corresponding substations. For each of the build steps, the method can include instructing the corresponding substation to dispense an ingredient or execute an action. The method can also include determining each of the build steps have been completed by a user.
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
A method for preparing a beverage can include receiving one or more drink orders and adding the one or more drink orders on a queue. The method can also include receiving a selection of the one or more drink orders on the queue and building one or more recipes for the selected drink orders on the queue. The method can further include sending build steps from the one or more recipes to corresponding substations. For each of the build steps, the method can include instructing the corresponding substation to dispense an ingredient or execute an action. The method can also include determining each of the build steps have been completed by a user.
Systems and methods are provided to implement a computing device that is physically connected to a hardware device. The computing device can identify first event definitions including one or more event parameters and/or a time period. The computing device can obtain first event data from the hardware device according to the first event definitions. The hardware device may provide second event data according to second event definitions to a computing system using a first wireless networking protocol. Based on the first event definitions, the computing device can transform the first event data and route the transformed event data using a second wireless networking protocol to the computing system, via an intermediary system.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Arranging and conducting of concerts; entertainment services; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; providing information in the field of education; providing information in the field of entertainment; providing online electronic publications, not downloadable; providing online music, not downloadable; providing online videos, not downloadable; practical training; presentation of live performances; arranging and conducting of workshops
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Arranging and conducting of concerts; entertainment services; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; providing information in the field of education; providing information in the field of entertainment; providing online electronic publications, not downloadable; providing online music, not downloadable; providing online videos, not downloadable; practical training; presentation of live performances; arranging and conducting of workshops.
In one example, a processor can receive a first sensor signal from an RFID reader indicating that a container is within range of an RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a first control signal to the display for causing an identifier for the container to be output on a display. Next, the processor can receive a second sensor signal from the RFID reader indicating that the container is not within the range of the RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a second control signal to the display for causing the identifier to be removed from the display. Next, the processor can receive a third sensor signal from the RFID reader indicating that the container is again within the range of the RFID reader. In response, the processor can transmit a third control signal to the display for causing the identifier to again be output on the display.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
60.
Generation of computer-executable instructions based on monitoring network communications of remote computing systems
The disclosure generally relates to a system for identifying a formula to build a customized object. The system may identify one or more attributes of an object based on monitoring remote computing systems. The system may provide a prompt to a computing system based on the identified one or more attributes and the computing system may provide an output indicative of a customized object. The system may identify a formula to build the customized object based on the output. The system may provide an output indicative of the formula and/or the customized object.
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
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GENERATION OF COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS BASED ON MONITORING NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS OF REMOTE COMPUTING SYSTEMS
The disclosure generally relates to a system for identifying a formula to build a customized object. The system may identify one or more attributes of an object based on monitoring remote computing systems. The system may provide a prompt to a computing system based on the identified one or more attributes and the computing system may provide an output indicative of a customized object. The system may identify a formula to build the customized object based on the output. The system may provide an output indicative of the formula and/or the customized object.
Disclosed herein are methods of beverage preparation and beverage preparation devices and systems. Example devices and systems described herein can include a first beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine; and a second beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine. The devices and systems can include at least one controller communicatively coupled to at least one of the first beverage preparation utility or the second beverage preparation utility. The at least one controller is configured to cause the first beverage preparation utility to perform at least one beverage preparation routine based at least in part on the at least one beverage preparation routine performed by the second beverage preparation utility.
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
Disclosed herein are methods of beverage preparation and beverage preparation devices and systems. Example devices and systems described herein can include a first beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine; and a second beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine. The devices and systems can include at least one controller communicatively coupled to at least one of the first beverage preparation utility or the second beverage preparation utility. The at least one controller is configured to cause the first beverage preparation utility to perform at least one beverage preparation routine based at least in part on the at least one beverage preparation routine performed by the second beverage preparation utility.
A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
A47J 31/30 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under steam pressure
A47J 31/41 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea of liquid ingredients
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
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.
A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A method of preparing a tea extract can include loading an extraction material into an extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion. The extraction material can include tea leaves. The method can further include introducing a flow of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell. The extraction medium can have a temperature of between 74 °C to 95°C. The method can include, within 50 seconds to 150 seconds of introducing a portion of the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell, withdrawing from a filter at the second portion of the extraction cell, the tea extract that has been extracted from the extraction material by the portion of the flow of extraction medium introduced into the extraction cell. The tea extract can have a concentration between 4 Brix to 20 Brix.
A method of preparing a tea extract can include loading an extraction material into an extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion. The extraction material can include tea leaves. The method can further include introducing a flow of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell. The extraction medium can have a temperature of between 74° C. to 95° C. The method can include, within 50 seconds to 150 seconds of introducing a portion of the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell, withdrawing from a filter at the second portion of the extraction cell, the tea extract that has been extracted from the extraction material by the portion of the flow of extraction medium introduced into the extraction cell. The tea extract can have a concentration between 4 Brix to 20 Brix.
A beverage dispenser is provided herein. The beverage dispenser may include a housing and a recess that holds a beverage. The recess may be pressurized to dispense the beverage through a dispensing tube that extends into the housing. The recess may include a base positioned at a bottom of the recess. The base may include a reservoir and the base may draw the beverage towards the reservoir. The dispensing tube may be laterally bisected or longitudinally bisected into a first portion and a second portion that may be removably coupled together.
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
A beverage dispenser (100, 200) includes a housing (102, 202) and a recess (110, 210) that holds a beverage. The recess may be pressurized to dispense the beverage through a dispensing tube (104, 204, 604) that extends into the housing. The recess may include a base (230) positioned at a bottom of the recess. The base may include a reservoir (114) and the base may draw the beverage towards the reservoir. The dispensing tube (604) may be laterally bisected or longitudinally bisected into a first portion (610) and a second portion (620) that may be removably coupled together.
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image from a camera. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image generated using a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output a notification associated with the deviation. The notification can include an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
In one example, a system can receive an order from a client device. The system can also receive data about a set of print queues at a set of printers via a network. The system can then determine a set of queue times corresponding to the set of print queues. Each respective queue time can be determined based on a corresponding print queue. The system can generate an estimated wait time for the order based on the set of queue times. The system can then transmit the estimated wait time to the client device for display in a graphical user interface to a user associated with the order.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
80.
SYSTEM AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR PROVIDING STORE-LEVEL DIAGNOSTICS AND REMEDIATION
In some examples, a system can generate a graphical user interface indicating that a first hierarchical level is assigned to a store based on metric values computed for the store using a set of data related to the store. The first hierarchical level can be a level in a predefined performance hierarchy. In response to determining that a value for a metric is below a predefined threshold, the system can execute a mitigation operation configured to improve the metric value (e.g., relative to a baseline). Subsequent to executing the mitigation operation, the system can generate an updated graphical user interface indicating that a second hierarchical level is assigned to the store based on updated metric values computed for the store using an updated set of data. The second hierarchical level may be higher in the predefined performance hierarchy than the first hierarchical level.
In some examples, a system can generate a graphical user interface indicating that a first hierarchical level is assigned to a store based on metric values computed for the store using a set of data related to the store. The first hierarchical level can be a level in a predefined performance hierarchy. In response to determining that a value for a metric is below a predefined threshold, the system can execute a mitigation operation configured to improve the metric value (e.g., relative to a baseline). Subsequent to executing the mitigation operation, the system can generate an updated graphical user interface indicating that a second hierarchical level is assigned to the store based on updated metric values computed for the store using an updated set of data. The second hierarchical level may be higher in the predefined performance hierarchy than the first hierarchical level.
The disclosure generally relates to a system for dynamically generating a second formula for a beverage based on a first formula for the beverage, a modification, and a formula generation policy. The second formula may indicate components for the beverages, measures of the components, and/or a sequencing order for the components. Based on the second formula, the system can build computer-executable instructions for automated dispensing systems and route the computer-executable instructions to the automated dispensing systems. By routing the computer-executable instructions to the automated dispensing systems, the system may cause the automated dispensing systems to build the beverage.
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
An overflow detection system for a grease trap or other receptacle is provided. The overflow detection system includes an overflow sensor. The overflow sensor can include a switch and a processor. The switch can include a float configured to float in a fluid in the receptacle, a surface that is separate from the float, and a resilient member coupled between the float and the surface. The switch can generate a signal in response to the float being within a predefined distance of (e.g., contacting) the surface. The processor can receive the signal from the switch and, in response, transmit a notification to a user device that is remote from the receptacle. The notification can indicate a high fluid level in the receptacle.
G01F 23/70 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using electrically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
H01H 35/18 - Switches operated by change of liquid level or of liquid density, e.g. float switch
G01F 23/76 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats characterised by the construction of the float
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
An overflow detection system for a grease trap or other receptacle is provided. The overflow detection system includes an overflow sensor. The overflow sensor can include a switch and a processor. The switch can include a float configured to float in a fluid in the receptacle, a surface that is separate from the float, and a resilient member coupled between the float and the surface. The switch can generate a signal in response to the float being within a predefined distance of (e.g., contacting) the surface. The processor can receive the signal from the switch and, in response, transmit a notification to a user device that is remote from the receptacle. The notification can indicate a high fluid level in the receptacle.
G01F 23/60 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/44 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using bands or wires as transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/70 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using electrically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
88.
INTEGRATED BACKEND AND DYNAMIC INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR HANDLING MULTIPLE TRANSACTION CHANNELS ACROSS DIFFERENT DEVICES
An integrated backend and dynamic interface system can be provided for handling multiple transaction channels. In one example, a client device can receive a unique identification code corresponding to a guest at a physical location associated with an entity. The client device can forward the unique identification code to a backend system configured to analyze a history of the guest to determine a customized object previously obtained by the guest from the entity. The client device can receive information from the backend system about the customized object and configure a graphical user interface to indicate the customized object. The graphical user interface can also include a graphical option that is selectable by a user for adding the customized object to an object order for the guest.
The disclosure generally relates to a system (100) for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers (102). The system (100) may include a hopper (104) configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder (106) configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system (100) can include a plurality of grinders (106) coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers (102). In some embodiments, the system (100) can include a plurality of distribution paths (109) configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers (102).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
90.
Automated dispensing system for customized beverages
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
91.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR EXTRACTION MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
The disclosure generally relates to a system for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers. The system may include a hopper configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of grinders coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of distribution paths configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers.
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
93.
Automated dispensing system for customized beverages
The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and/or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.
G07F 13/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
94.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES, FOR PARALLEL EXTRACTION OF BEVERAGES
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
The disclosure generally relates to a beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction. The beverage dispensing system may include two brew chambers configured to both prepare beverage components at the same time. The beverage dispensing system may include two dispensing points configured to simultaneously dispense beverage components prepared by a first brew chamber and a second brew chamber. In some embodiments, a beverage dispensing system configured to prepare beverage components in one brew chamber can be modified to include one or more components, features, and/or functionalities from the beverage dispensing system for parallel beverage extraction.
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image generated using a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output a notification associated with the deviation. The notification can include an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
