Abstract

A coffee grinder comprises a load cell fixed to a bracket for measuring the weight of the coffee powder contained in the filter of a filter holder arranged in a seat of the bracket; said load cell having a rear portion and a front portion attached to said bracket, and a holder attached to a base, wherein the load cell is mounted on the support, so that the rear portion of the load cell is attached to the rear portion of the support, and the front portion of the load cell is spaced away from the front portion of the support so as to leave a gap (G) between the front portion of the support and the front portion of the load cell; wherein the width of the gap (G) is such to allow for a downward bending of the front portion of the load cell that is lower than a maximum load limit of the load cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/38 - Parts or details

Abstract

A coffee machine (100) comprises a steam dispensing wand (1) having a dispensing nozzle (2) suitable for being immersed in milk (L) contained in a milk jug (200) to dispense steam into the milk and therefore heat and froth the milk, a steam generation system (101) to generate steam that is sent to said wand (1), and a control unit (102) to operate said steam generation system (101); the wand (1) comprises a milk sensor (3) suitable for detecting the presence of milk (L) and the type of milk contained in the milk jug (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices

Abstract

A hot beverage dispensing system (100) comprises a diverter (5) that can switch between a first conduit (6) of a hotter water circuit (A) and a second conduit (7) of a less hot water circuit (B) in such a way to vary a dispensing temperature (To) of the hot water to extract the beverage in a shortest time possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Apparatus for making beverages
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/56 - Water boiling vessels having water-level controlsWater boiling vessels having temperature controls

Abstract

A hot beverage dispensing system having a diverter that can switch between a first conduit of a hotter water circuit and a second conduit of a less hot water circuit in such a way to vary a dispensing temperature of the hot water to extract the beverage in a shortest time possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/56 - Water boiling vessels having water-level controlsWater boiling vessels having temperature controls
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus

Goods & Services

Power-operated coffee grinders; power-operated coffee grinders; electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling; pepper mills, other than hand-operated; spice grinders (Electric -); food processors, electric; electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing, pressing; kitchen machines, electric; electric kitchen tools; electric coffee frothers; electric milk frothers; beverage making machines; electric mixers for household purposes; food preparation machines, electromechanical; food processors, electric; food whisks (Electric -); electric food blenders; vending machines. Coffee percolators, electric; coffee machines, electric; electric espresso machines; electric coffee urns; electric wireless coffeepots; automatic installations for making coffee; coffee roasters; electric coffee filters; electric chocolate makers; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages; refrigerated dispensing units for beverages; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators; heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply appliances. Coffeepots, non-electric; coffee percolators, non-electric; non-electric plunger style coffee makers; vacuum coffee makers; coffee grinders, hand-operated; spice grinders (Non-electric -); coffee stirrers; non-electric coffee frothers; tea infusers of precious metal; tea infusers not of precious metal; coffee filters, non-electric; coffee services [tableware]; coffee cups; cups; coffee scoops; sugar bowls; drinking glasses; coffee mugs; refillable coffee capsules; refillable tea capsules; services [dishes]; dishes; table plates; household or kitchen utensils and containers. Services involving the bringing together, for the benefit of third parties, of a variety of products - such as, for example, electric coffee machines, electric espresso machines, electric and non-electric coffee makers, coffee roasting machines, electric coffee filters, electric and non-electric coffee grinders, electric food processors, electric kitchen utensils, machines for the production of beverages, coffee capsules, coffee services, household or kitchen utensils and containers - allowing the consumer an easy view for the purpose of purchasing them; online sales services, for the benefit of third parties, of electric coffee machines, electric espresso machines, electric and non-electric coffee makers, coffee roasting machines, electric coffee filters, electric and non-electric coffee grinders, electric food processors, electric kitchen utensils, machines for the production of beverages, coffee capsules, coffee services, household or kitchen utensils and containers; presentation of products by any means of communication for retail sale; commercial display of goods for promotional purposes; sales promotion for others; organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes; advertising, including online advertising on a computer network; marketing services; business consultancy services relating to franchising; assistance in the management of commercial businesses in franchising; vending machine services; business management; business administration; office functions.

Goods & Services

(1) Coffee percolators, electric; coffee machines, electric; electric espresso machines; electric coffee urns; electric wireless coffeepots; automatic installations for making coffee; coffee roasters; electric coffee filters; electric chocolate makers; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages; refrigerated dispensing units for beverages; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators; heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply appliances.

Goods & Services

Coffee percolators, electric; coffee machines, electric; electric espresso machines; electric coffee urns; electric wireless coffeepots; automatic installations for making coffee; coffee roasters; electric coffee filters; electric chocolate makers; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages; refrigerated dispensing units for beverages; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators; heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply appliances.

Abstract

Disclosed is a coffee machine having a steam dispensing wand with a dispensing nozzle suitable for being immersed in milk contained in a milk jug to dispense steam into the milk and therefore heat and froth the milk, a steam generation system to generate steam that is sent to said wand, and a control unit to operate the steam generation system. The wand has a milk sensor suitable for detecting the presence of milk and the type of milk contained in the milk jug.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus

Abstract

A coffee grinder includes a load cell fixed to a bracket for measuring the weight of coffee powder contained in the filter of a filter holder arranged in a seat of the bracket. The load cell has rear and front portions attached to the bracket, and a holder attached to a base, wherein the load cell is mounted on the support, so that the rear portion of the load cell is attached to the rear portion of the support, and the front portion of the load cell is spaced away from the front portion of the support to leave a gap between the front portion of the support and the front portion of the load cell. The width of the gap is such to allow for a downward bending of the front portion of the load cell that is lower than a maximum load limit of the load cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/56 - Safety devices
• A47J 42/46 - Driving mechanismsCoupling to drives
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers

Abstract

A drain tray for a solenoid valve of a machine for coffee dispensing includes a base portion that defines a collection cavity for at least one fluid coming from the machine. The drain tray includes a cover portion that defines a cover cavity which, together with the collection cavity of the base portion, defines a respective compartment. The drain tray includes at least one inlet connectable to the solenoid valve of the machine for the transit of a respective hot waste fluid towards the compartment. The drain tray includes an outlet for the outflow of at least one fluid coming from the machine accumulated inside the collection cavity of the base portion. The drain tray includes a heat exchanger, arranged inside the compartment having at least one coil arranged to remain at least partially immersed in the fluid of the solenoid valve of the machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

Filter holder for espresso coffee machines having a cup-shaped body of circular profile, suitable for internally housing the filter, as well as a pouring device of the beverage disposed under the cup-shaped body and provided with at least one pouring spout, the filter holder being provided with connections for connecting the pouring device to the cup-shaped body, wherein the connections enable a bayonet coupling between the pouring device and the cup-shaped body.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers

Abstract

Filter holder for espresso coffee machines comprising a cup-shaped body (30) of circular profile, suitable for internally housing the filter, as well as a pouring device (10) of the beverage disposed under the cup-shaped body (30) and provided with at least one pouring spout (11), said filter holder (3) being provided with connection means (50, 60) for connecting said pouring device (10) to said cup-shaped body (30), wherein said connection means (50, 60) enable a bayonet coupling between the pouring device (10) and the cup-shaped body (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices

Abstract

Coffee machine (100) comprising a water system (2) in which pressurized hot water circulates, at least one dispensing unit (4) fed with pressurized hot water, a first filter holder (30) housing a first filter (A) for the preparation of espresso coffee, a second filter (B) for the preparation of American coffee, consisting in a funnel-shaped basket (54) which comprises an upper collar (54a) with cylindrical shape, which is inferiorly joined with a conical hopper (5) perforated with a plurality of holes.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/24 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

Coffee machine having a water system in which pressurized hot water circulates, at least one dispensing unit fed with pressurized hot water, a first filter holder housing a first filter for the preparation of espresso coffee, a second filter for the preparation of American coffee, having a funnel-shaped basket which with an upper collar with a cylindrical shape, which is inferiorly joined with a conical hopper perforated with a plurality of holes.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/56 - Water boiling vessels having water-level controlsWater boiling vessels having temperature controls
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

A system for dispensing coffee comprises at least one machine (2) for dispensing coffee, at least one refrigeration device ((33)),, wherein said at least one refrigeration device (3) is a refrigerator, at least one heat exchanger ((44)) operatively interposed between the machine (2) for dispensing coffee and the refrigeration device (3) to ensure a heat exchange between the machine (2) for dispensing coffee and the refrigeration device (3), a first heat exchanging circuit (5) comprising at least one outlet duct (5a), a first heat exchanging fluid exiting the machine (2) for dispensing coffee refrigerated or cold and passing through the relevant outlet duct (5a) towards the heat exchanger (4); the first heat exchanging circuit (5) comprises at least one supply duct (5b), the first heat exchanging fluid exiting the heat exchanger (4) heated or hot and passing through the relevant supply duct (5b) towards the machine (2) for dispensing coffee; a second heat exchanging circuit (6) comprising at least one outlet duct ( 6a), a second heat exchanging fluid exiting the refrigeration device (3) heated or hot and passing through the relevant outlet duct (6a) towards the heat exchanger (4); the second heat exchanging circuit (6) comprises at least one supply duct (6b), the second heat exchanging fluid exiting the heat exchanger (4) refrigerated or cold and passing through the relevant supply duct (6b) towards the refrigeration device (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/54 - Water boiling vessels

Goods & Services

Coffee machines, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee percolators, electric; electric wireless coffeepots; automatic installations for making coffee; coffee roasters; coffee roasting ovens; electric coffee filters; coffee roasting machines; electric chocolate makers; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages; refrigerated units for dispensing beverages; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators; apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply. The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, excluding the transport thereof, - namely coffee machines, electric, espresso machines, electric, coffee percolators, electric, electric wireless coffeepots, automatic installations for making coffee, coffee roasters, coffee roasting ovens, electric coffee filters, coffee roasting machines, electric chocolate makers, heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages, apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm, refrigerated units for dispensing beverages, refrigerating apparatus and machines, apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply - enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, excluding the transport thereof, - namely coffee grinders, electric, power-operated coffee grinders, electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling, spice grinders (electric -), food processors, electric, kitchen machines, electric, electric kitchen tools, coffee frothers, electric, electric milk frothers, beverage making machines, food processors, electric, vending machines, coffee machines, non-electric, coffee percolators, non-electric, coffee grinders, hand-operated, coffee stirrers, non-electric coffee frothers, tea infusers, coffee filters, non-electric - enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods; on-line retail and wholesale store services in relation to coffee machines, electric, espresso machines, electric, coffee percolators, electric, electric wireless coffeepots, automatic installations for making coffee, coffee roasters, coffee roasting ovens, electric coffee filters, coffee roasting machines, electric chocolate makers, heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages, apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm, refrigerated units for dispensing beverages, refrigerating apparatus and machines, apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply; on-line retail and wholesale store services in relation to coffee grinders, electric, power-operated coffee grinders, electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling, spice grinders (electric -), food processors, electric, kitchen machines, electric, electric kitchen tools, coffee frothers, electric, electric milk frothers, beverage making machines, food processors, electric, vending machines, coffee machines, non-electric, coffee percolators, non-electric, coffee grinders, hand-operated, coffee stirrers, non-electric coffee frothers, tea infusers, coffee filters, non-electric; presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; business merchandising display services; sales promotion for others; organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes; advertising, including on-line advertising on a computer network; marketing; business advice relating to franchising; assistance in franchised commercial business management; vending machine services; business management; business administration; office functions.

Goods & Services

Coffee machines, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee percolators, electric; electric wireless coffeepots; automatic installations for making coffee; coffee roasters; coffee roasting ovens; electric coffee filters; coffee roasting machines; electric chocolate makers; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages; refrigerated units for dispensing beverages; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators; apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply. Coffee machines, non-electric; coffee percolators, non-electric; plunger-style coffee makers, non-electric; vacuum coffee makers; coffee grinders, hand-operated; spice grinders (non-electric -); coffee stirrers; non-electric coffee frothers; tea infusers of precious metal; tea infusers, not of precious metal; coffee filters, non-electric; coffee services [tableware]; coffee cups; cups; tea cups; coffee scoops; sugar bowls; drinking glasses; coffee mugs; refillable coffee capsules; refillable tea capsules; coffee filters, non-electric; household utensils and containers; tableware; dishes; household or kitchen utensils; household containers. The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, excluding the transport thereof, - namely coffee machines, electric, espresso machines, electric, coffee percolators, electric, electric wireless coffeepots, automatic installations for making coffee, coffee roasters, coffee roasting ovens, electric coffee filters, coffee roasting machines, electric chocolate makers, heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages, apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm, refrigerated units for dispensing beverages, refrigerating apparatus and machines, apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply - enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, excluding the transport thereof, - namely coffee grinders, electric, power-operated coffee grinders, electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling, spice grinders (electric -), food processors, electric, kitchen machines, electric, electric kitchen tools, coffee frothers, electric, electric milk frothers, beverage making machines, food processors, electric, vending machines, coffee machines, non-electric, coffee percolators, non-electric, coffee grinders, hand-operated, coffee stirrers, non-electric coffee frothers, tea infusers, coffee filters, non-electric - enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods; on-line retail and wholesale store services in relation to coffee machines, electric, espresso machines, electric, coffee percolators, electric, electric wireless coffeepots, automatic installations for making coffee, coffee roasters, coffee roasting ovens, electric coffee filters, coffee roasting machines, electric chocolate makers, heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages, apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm, refrigerated units for dispensing beverages, refrigerating apparatus and machines, apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply; on-line retail and wholesale store services in relation to coffee grinders, electric, power-operated coffee grinders, electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling, spice grinders (electric -), food processors, electric, kitchen machines, electric, electric kitchen tools, coffee frothers, electric, electric milk frothers, beverage making machines, food processors, electric, vending machines, coffee machines, non-electric, coffee percolators, non-electric, coffee grinders, hand-operated, coffee stirrers, non-electric coffee frothers, tea infusers, coffee filters, non-electric; presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; business merchandising display services; sales promotion for others; organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes; advertising, including on-line advertising on a computer network; marketing; business advice relating to franchising; assistance in franchised commercial business management; vending machine services; business management; business administration; office functions.

Abstract

A steam production system (1) for professional coffee machines comprises: a nozzle (2); a boiler (4) for producing steam in flow communication with at least one water source (100) and the nozzle (2). The boiler (4) is equipped with at least one independent heating device (4a) for the initial production of steam. The system (1) further comprises at least one heating assembly (5) for the instantaneous production of steam in flow communication with the boiler (4) and/or the nozzle (2). The heating assembly (5) comprises: an electric heating element (5a); a heat exchanger associated with the electric heating element (5a); and, a circuit for the passage of water associated with the heat exchanger which has an inlet that can be joined to a water supply source (100) or to a duct arriving from the latter and an outlet of the produced steam connected to the boiler (4) and/or to the nozzle (2). The system (1) also comprises a programmable electronic unit (7) operatively connected to the boiler (4) and to the heating assembly (5) to ensure the supply of steam to the nozzle (2). The unit (7) is configured to operate the heating device (4a) of the boiler (4) and subsequently the electric heating element (5a) of the heating assembly (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/30 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under steam pressure
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

A steam production system for professional coffee machines includes a nozzle; a boiler for producing steam in flow communication with a water source and the nozzle. The boiler is equipped with an independent heating device for the initial production of steam. The system further includes a heating assembly to instantaneously produce steam in flow communication with the boiler and/or the nozzle. The heating assembly includes an electric heating element; a heat exchanger associated with the electric heating element; and a water passage circuit associated with the heat exchanger which has an inlet joined to a water supply source or to a duct arriving from the latter and an outlet of the produced steam connected to the boiler and/or to the nozzle. The system also includes a programmable electronic unit operatively connected to the boiler and to the heating assembly to ensure the supply of steam to the nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/00 - Apparatus for making beverages

Goods & Services

Coffee machines, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee percolators, electric; electric wireless coffeepots; automatic installations for making coffee, namely, Electric coffee brewers, Electric coffee roasters, Electric coffee machines; coffee roasters; coffee roasting ovens; electric coffee filters, not of paper being part of electric coffee makers; Electric coffee roasting machines; electric chocolate makers, namely, chocolate fountains, electric; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm, namely, electric beverage heaters; thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages, namely, electric beverage heaters; refrigerated units for dispensing beverages; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines, namely, refrigerating machines and installations; refrigerators; apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply, namely, Heating units for industrial purposes, Cooking stoves, Clothes drying machines, Water purification units

Goods & Services

(1) Coffee machines, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee percolators, electric; electric wireless coffeepots; automatic installations for making coffee, namely, Electric coffee brewers, Electric coffee roasters, Electric coffee machines; coffee roasters; coffee roasting ovens; electric coffee filters; coffee roasting machines; electric chocolate makers; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages, namely, beverage dispensing machines; electric kettles for keeping hot drinks warm; thermoelectric apparatus in the nature of electric kettles for heating beverages; refrigerated units for dispensing beverages; beverage cooling apparatus, namely, electric portable beverage; refrigerating apparatus and machines, namely, refrigerators and freezers; refrigerators; apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying and water supply, namely, heating furnaces for industrial purposes, Cooking stoves, electric clothes dryers, water purification machines for domestic use.

Goods & Services

Coffee grinders, electric; power-operated coffee grinders; electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling; pepper mills other than hand-operated; electric spice grinders; food processors, electric; electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing, pressing; kitchen machines, electric; electric kitchen tools; electric coffee frothers; electric milk frothers; beverage making machines; electric mixers for household purposes; food preparation machines, electromechanical; food whisks (electric -); electric food blenders; graters, electric; vending machines. The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, excluding the transport thereof, - namely electric coffee grinders, power-operated coffee grinders, electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling, pepper mills other than hand-operated, electric spice grinders, electric food processors, electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing and pressing, electric kitchen machines, electric kitchen tools, electric coffee frothers, electric milk frothers, beverage making machines, electric mixers for household purposes, electromechanical food preparation machines, food whisks (electric -), electric food blenders, electric graters, vending machines - enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods; on-line retail and wholesale store services in relation to electric coffee grinders, power-operated coffee grinders, electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling, pepper mills other than hand-operated, electric spice grinders, electric food processors, electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing and pressing, electric kitchen machines, electric kitchen tools, electric coffee frothers, electric milk frothers, beverage making machines, electric mixers for household purposes, electromechanical food preparation machines, food whisks (electric -), electric food blenders, electric graters, vending machines; presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; business merchandising display services; sales promotion for others; organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes; advertising, including on-line advertising on a computer network; rental of vending machines; administration of loyalty and incentive schemes; business management consultancy; marketing; business advice relating to franchising; assistance in franchised commercial business management; business management; business administration; office functions.

Goods & Services

Electric coffee grinders; power-operated coffee grinders; electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling, namely, electric salt mills, power-operated flour mills; pepper mills other than hand-operated; electric spice grinders; food processors, electric; electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing and pressing, namely, electric food choppers, electric mixers, electric fruit presses for household use; electric kitchen machines, namely, electric standing mixers; electric kitchen tools, namely, electric food slicers; electric coffee frothers; electric milk frothers; beverage making machines, namely, aerated beverage making machines, machines for making aerated, fruit-based, soft drink beverages; electric mixers for household purposes; electromechanical food preparation machines, namely, electric food processors, electric food blenders, electric food choppers; electric food whisks for household purposes; electric food blenders; graters, electric; vending machines

Goods & Services

(1) Coffee grinders, electric; power-operated coffee grinders; electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling; pepper mills other than hand-operated; electric spice grinders; food processors, electric; electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing, pressing, namely, electric food choppers, electric food mixers, electric fruit presses for household use; kitchen machines, electric, namely, electric standing mixers; electric kitchen tools, namely, electric food slicers; electric coffee frothers; electric milk frothers; aerated beverage making machines; electric mixers for household purposes; food preparation machines, electromechanical, namely, electric food processors, electric food blenders, electric food choppers; food whisks, electric, for household purposes; electric food blenders; graters, electric; vending machines

Abstract

Drain tray (1) for solenoid valves (200) of machines (100) for coffee dispensing comprising a base portion (2) provided with at least one bottom (3) from which transversely extends at least one side wall (4) which terminates at the opposite end (5). The base portion (2) defines a collection cavity (6) for at least one fluid coming from a machine (100). The tray (1) comprises a cover portion (7) provided with at least one upper wall (8) from which transversely extends at least one side wall (9) which terminates with an edge (10) arranged to engage the engagement edge (5) of the base portion (2). The cover portion (7) defines a cover cavity (11) which, together with the collection cavity (6) of the base portion (2), defines a respective compartment (12). The tray (1) comprises at least one inlet (13) connectable to a solenoid valve (200) of a machine (100) for the transit of a respective hot waste fluid (FI) towards the compartment (12). The tray (1) comprises an outlet (19) for the outflow of at least one fluid coming from the machine (100) accumulated inside the collection cavity (6) of the base portion (2). The tray (1) comprises a heat exchanger (21), arranged inside the compartment (12) having at least one coil (23) arranged to remain at least partially immersed in the fluid (F1) of the solenoid valve (200) of the machine (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/54 - Water boiling vessels

Abstract

Drain tray (1) for solenoid valves (200) of machines (100) for coffee dispensing comprising a base portion (2) provided with at least one bottom (3) from which transversely extends at least one side wall (4) which terminates at the opposite end (5). The base portion (2) defines a collection cavity (6) for at least one fluid coming from a machine (100). The tray (1) comprises a cover portion (7) provided with at least one upper wall (8) from which transversely extends at least one side wall (9) which terminates with an edge (10) arranged to engage the engagement edge (5) of the base portion (2). The cover portion (7) defines a cover cavity (11) which, together with the collection cavity (6) of the base portion (2), defines a respective compartment (12). The tray (1) comprises at least one inlet (13) connectable to a solenoid valve (200) of a machine (100) for the transit of a respective hot waste fluid (FI) towards the compartment (12). The tray (1) comprises an outlet (19) for the outflow of at least one fluid coming from the machine (100) accumulated inside the collection cavity (6) of the base portion (2). The tray (1) comprises a heat exchanger (21), arranged inside the compartment (12) having at least one coil (23) arranged to remain at least partially immersed in the fluid (F1) of the solenoid valve (200) of the machine (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/54 - Water boiling vessels

Abstract

Coffee machine (10) comprising a main body comprising: a circuit for dispensing coffee having an inlet for that can be hydraulically connected to a water supply line; a central processing and control unit (20) configured to control at least said circuit for dispensing coffee; a communication interface (22) configured to connect with a telecommunications network (50); a sensor system for the detection of parameters related to possible operation anomalies or failures of said coffee machine (10) provided inside said main body; a peripheral processing unit (40) at least connected to the sensor system and configured to carry out a first local processing of the data detected by the sensors (12, 13) and to send the locally processed data to one or more remote server (30) by the communication interface (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices

Abstract

A heat exchanger (1) comprises a body (2) which can be placed inside a discharge container (300) of at least one solenoid valve (200) of a machine (100) for coffee dispensing. The body (2) comprises: a first portion (3) presenting a collection cavity (4) of a hot waste fluid (F1) coming from the solenoid valve (200) of the machine (100) and defining a first surface (3a) arranged to come, into contact with the hot waste fluid (F1) and a second surface (3b) facing the opposite side from the first surface (3a); a second portion (5) presenting a primary surface (5a) in contact with the second surface (3b) of the first portion (3) and a secondary surface (5b) opposed to the primary surface (5a), arranged to come into contact with a heat exchange fluid (F2) of the machine (100) having a different temperature from the temperature of the hot waste fluid (F1). The first and second portions (3, 5) of the body (2) of the heat, exchanger (1) allow an exchange of heat, by conduction, between the hot waste fluid (F1) and the heat exchange fluid (F2) of the machine (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

A coffee machine is disclosed having a water system intended to be connected to a water supply system, a filter unit disposed at the inlet of the water system, a pump, a tank disposed in the water system between the filter unit and the pump, a sensor unit disposed in the tank and suitable for measuring at least one quality parameter of the water contained in the tank, a monitoring unit electrically connected to the sensor unit to receive electrical signals that are indicative of the measured water quality parameters, transduce the electrical signals in numerical values and compare the numerical values of the measured parameters with preset threshold ranges, and a user interface operatively connected to the monitoring unit and having an alarm to indicate when a water parameter is out of the preset threshold range.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

Abstract

A coffee machine includes: a filter holder suitable for containing at least one coffee dose; a dispensing unit with dispensing nozzles suitable for sending a flow of hot water on the coffee dose; a water system provided with a pump to supply pressurized water towards the dispensing nozzles; a heater to heat the water to be supplied to the dispensing nozzles; a dispensing valve to enable/disable the supply of hot water towards the dispensing nozzles; a pre-infusion valve installed upstream the dispensing valve; and a control unit comprising actuation means to actuate the pre-infusion valve. The pre-infusion valve is a two-way electrovalve of programmable proportional type.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
• A47J 31/54 - Water boiling vessels
• A47J 31/00 - Apparatus for making beverages
• 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
• A23F 5/24 - Extraction of coffeeCoffee extractsMaking instant coffee

Abstract

A coffee machine (1) comprises: a filter holder (2) suitable for containing at least one coffee dose (3), a dispensing unit (4) with dispensing nozzles (40) suitable for sending a flow of hot water on the coffee dose (3), a water system (5) provided with a pump (50) to supply pressurized water towards the dispensing nozzles (40), a heater (6) to heat the water to be supplied to the dispensing nozzles (40), a dispensing valve (7) to enable/disable the supply of hot water towards the dispensing nozzles, a pre-infusion valve (9) installed upstream the dispensing valve (7); a control unit (10) comprising actuation means (11) to actuate the pre-infusion valve (9); the pre-infusion valve (9) is a two-way electrovalve of programmable proportional type.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/34 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices

Abstract

A system for detecting the presence of a filter holder in a dispensing assembly of a coffee machine includes: a ring with an internal groove, a filter holder with a tab coupled with the groove and a proximity sensor. The groove has a semi-annular shape and is configured in such a way to receive the tab of the filter holder in bayonet coupling mode, wherein the filter holder is translated and rotated. The ring has a rotation stopper suitable for stopping the rotation of the filter holder in the ring in a stop point. The proximity sensor passes through the ring and finishes in the stop point of the groove of the ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• 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
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus

Abstract

A set includes a plurality of coffee grinders, each coffee grinder including: a body, a grinding unit, actuation means to activate the grinding unit, a load cell to weigh a filter holder, and booking means to book the activation of the coffee grinder; the set has a central control unit to receive a booking signal from the booking means of each coffee grinder and create an ordered list with an activation sequence of the coffee grinders; the central control unit is connected to the load cell of all coffee grinders to send an activation command of the load cell to a coffee grinder at a time according to the sequence indicated by the ordered list.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/44 - Automatic starting or stopping devicesWarning devices
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• 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 42/40 - Parts or details relating to discharge, receiving container or the likeBag clamps, e.g. with means for actuating electric switches
• A47J 42/00 - Coffee millsSpice mills

Abstract

A set (G) comprises a plurality of coffee grinders (100); each coffee grinder (100) comprises: a body (1), a grinding unit (3), actuation means (4) to activate the grinding unit (3), a load cell (2) to weigh a filter-holder, and booking means (5) to book the activation of the coffee grinder (100); the set (G) comprises a central control unit (U) to receive a booking signal (15) from the booking means (5) of each coffee grinder (100) and create an ordered list with an activation sequence of the coffee grinders (100); the central control unit (U) is connected to the load cell (2) of all coffee grinders (100) to send an activation command (12) of the load cell to a coffee grinder (100) at a time according to the sequence indicated by the ordered list.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/40 - Parts or details relating to discharge, receiving container or the likeBag clamps, e.g. with means for actuating electric switches
• A47J 42/44 - Automatic starting or stopping devicesWarning devices

Abstract

Fast-uncoupling shower screen for espresso coffee machines comprising a circular support dish (10) provided with holes (11), a flow restrictor (20) disposed under the circular support dish (10), and an elastically deformable retention element (40), whereto said flow restrictor (20) is fitted in snap-in coupling mode because of the elastic deformability of said retention element (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/24 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• B05B 1/18 - RosesShower heads
• F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
• F16L 37/088 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a split elastic ring

Abstract

Fast-uncoupling shower screen for espresso coffee machines having a circular support dish provided with holes, a flow restrictor disposed under the circular support dish, and an elastically deformable retention element, whereto the flow restrictor is fitted in snap-in coupling mode because of the elastic deformability of the retention element.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

A coffee machine has a body, a dispensing unit, a conduit, a supply and heating device, a filter holder, fast coupling/uncoupling means to couple the filter holder under the conduit, a control unit, a presence sensor to detect the presence of the filter holder under the conduit, and a switch to enable the passage of electrical current towards the supply and heating device and towards the dispensing unit when the presence sensor detects that the filter holder is uncoupled from the fast coupling/uncoupling means. The control unit has a timer to manage the opening/closing of the switch.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
• 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
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
• B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration

Abstract

A coffee machine (100) comprises: a body (C), a dispensing unit (7), a conduit (8), a supply and heating device (R), a filter holder (9), fast coupling/uncoupling means (9a) to couple the filter holder (9) under the conduit (8), a control unit (13), a presence sensor (15) to detect the presence of the filter holder (9) under the conduit (8), a switch (17) to enable the passage of electrical current towards the supply and heating device (R) and towards the dispensing unit (7) when the presence sensor (15) detects that the filter holder (9) is uncoupled from the fast coupling/uncoupling means (9a); the control unit (13) comprises a timer (18) to manage the opening/closing of the switch (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/24 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices

Abstract

Coffee machine (100) comprising: a water system (1) intended to be connected to a water supply system (2), a filter unit (3) disposed at the inlet of the water system (1), a pump (4), a tank (10) disposed in the water system (1) between the filter unit (3) and the pump (4), a sensor unit (11) disposed in the tank (10) and suitable for measuring at least one quality parameter of the water contained in the tank (10), a monitoring unit (16) electrically connected to the sensor unit (11) to receive electrical signals that are indicative of the measured water quality parameters, transduce the electrical signals in numerical values and compare the numerical values of the measured parameters with preset threshold ranges; and a user interface (18) operatively connected to the monitoring unit (16) and comprising an alarm (19) to indicate when a water parameter is out of the preset threshold range.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices

Abstract

Coffee machine (100) comprising: a water system (1) intended to be connected to a water supply system (2), a filter unit (3) disposed at the inlet of the water system (1), a pump (4), a tank (10) disposed in the water system (1) between the filter unit (3) and the pump (4), a sensor unit (11) disposed in the tank (10) and suitable for measuring at least one quality parameter of the water contained in the tank (10), a monitoring unit (16) electrically connected to the sensor unit (11) to receive electrical signals that are indicative of the measured water quality parameters, transduce the electrical signals in numerical values and compare the numerical values of the measured parameters with preset threshold ranges; and a user interface (18) operatively connected to the monitoring unit (16) and comprising an alarm (19) to indicate when a water parameter is out of the preset threshold range.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices

Abstract

A coffee machine includes a filter holder intended to contain at least one coffee dose, a dispensing unit with dispensing nozzles intended to send a flow of hot water on the coffee dose, a water system provided with a pump to supply pressurized water towards the dispensing nozzles, a heater to heat the water to be supplied to the dispensing nozzles, a dispensing valve to enable/disable the supply of hot water towards the dispensing nozzles, and a pre-infusion valve disposed upstream the dispensing valve. The pre-infusion valve is set in such a way as to operate in pulsed mode for a pre-infusion time of at least 4 seconds, with opening and closing time equal to or lower than 1 second.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Apparatus for making beverages
• A47J 31/56 - Water boiling vessels having water-level controlsWater boiling vessels having temperature controls
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices

Abstract

A system (D) for detecting the presence of a filter holder in a dispensing assembly of a coffee machine comprises: a ring (2) comprising an internal groove (21a, 21b), a filter holder (3) comprising a tab (34a, 34b) coupled with the groove (21a, 21b) and a proximity sensor (1); the groove (21a, 21b) has a semi-annular shape and is configured in such a way to receive the tab (34a, 34b) of the filter holder in bayonet coupling mode, wherein the filter holder is translated and rotated; said ring (2) comprises rotation stop means (M) suitable for stopping the rotation of the filter holder (3) in the ring (2) in a stop point (Pa); the proximity sensor (1) passes through the ring (2) and finishes in the stop point (Pa) of the groove (21a) of the ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

A system (D) for detecting the presence of a filter holder in a dispensing assembly of a coffee machine comprises: a ring (2) comprising an internal groove (21a, 21b), a filter holder (3) comprising a tab (34a, 34b) coupled with the groove (21a, 21b) and a proximity sensor (1); the groove (21a, 21b) has a semi-annular shape and is configured in such a way to receive the tab (34a, 34b) of the filter holder in bayonet coupling mode, wherein the filter holder is translated and rotated; said ring (2) comprises rotation stop means (M) suitable for stopping the rotation of the filter holder (3) in the ring (2) in a stop point (Pa); the proximity sensor (1) passes through the ring (2) and finishes in the stop point (Pa) of the groove (21a) of the ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

A coffee machine (1) comprises: a filter holder (2) intended to contain at least one coffee dose (3), a dispensing unit (4) with dispensing nozzles (40) intended to send a flow of hot water on the coffee dose (3), a water system (5) provided with a pump (50) to supply pressurized water towards the dispensing nozzles (40), a heater (6) to heat the water to be supplied to the dispensing nozzles (40), a dispensing valve (7) to enable/disable the supply of hot water towards the dispensing nozzles, and a pre-infusion valve (9) disposed upstream the dispensing valve (7); the pre-infusion valve (9) being set in such a way as to operate in pulsed mode for a pre-infusion time of at least 4 seconds, with opening and closing time equal to or lower than 1 second.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices

Goods & Services

Organisation of promotional events and trade fairs relating to coffee; Arranging of trade fairs; Organisation of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; Organisation of events, exhibitions, trade fairs and shows for commercial, promotional or advertising purposes; Marketing by means of events; Providing of information on consumer goods in relation to coffee; Advertising services for the promotion of beverages; Advertising; Advertising for others; Providing of space on websites for advertising goods and services; Advertising through all public communication means; Public relations services; Consultancy services relating to advertising, publicity and marketing; Consultancy regarding advertising communications strategy; Information services relating to advertising; Public relations consultancy; Efficiency experts; Providing consumer product information relating to food or drink products; Business management; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Wholesaling and retailing of coffee; Business merchandising display services; Sales promotion for others; Administration of incentive award programs to promote the sale of the goods and services of others; Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with awards programs; Administration of loyalty rewards programs; Business administration; Office functions; All of the aforesaid services being intended for the coffee sector. Entertainment and providing of training in relation to coffee; Coffee tasting events for educational purposes; Tuition; Educational instruction; Instruction in group exercise; Vocational skills training; Personnel training; Provision of training services for business; Computer training; Workshops (Arranging and conducting of -) [training]; Workshops for educational purposes; Organisation of symposia relating to education; Arranging of demonstrations for training purposes; Organisation of seminars and conferences; Arranging of exhibitions for educational purposes; Provision of training facilities; Arranging of presentations for educational purposes; Organisation of events for cultural, entertainment and sporting purposes; Training and further training consultancy; Setting of training standards; Correspondence courses, distance learning; Organising events for entertainment purposes; Arranging and conducting of coffee-tasting events for educational purposes; Musical events and activities; Organisation, preparation and conducting of concerts, festivals, tours and other exhibitions; Organisation of quizzes, games and competitions; Arranging of conventions for entertainment purposes; Organization of fashion shows for entertainment purposes; Organisation of group recreational activities; Providing recreational areas in the nature of children's play areas; Special event planning consultation; Consultancy services in the field of entertainment; Box office services; Booking of seats for shows; Providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable; Publication of calendars of events; Providing on-line videos, not downloadable; Production of course material distributed at professional courses; Publication of books; Publication of training manuals; Publication of educational texts; Electronic text publishing services; Education; Entertainment; All of the aforesaid services being intended for the coffee sector.

Goods & Services

Power-operated coffee grinders; Power-operated coffee grinders; Electrical appliances used in kitchen for milling; Pepper mills, other than hand-operated; Spice grinders (Electric -); Food processors, electric; Electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing, pressing; Food processors, electric; Electric kitchen tools; Electric coffee frothers; Electric milk frothers; Beverage making machines; Electric mixers for household purposes; Food preparation machines, electromechanical; Food processors, electric; Food whisks (Electric -); Electric food blenders; Electric graters. Electric coffee percolators; Electric espresso machines; Electric coffee urns; Electric wireless coffeepots; Automatic installations for making coffee; Coffee roasters; Coffee roasters; Electric coffee filters; Coffee roasters; Electric chocolate makers; Heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; Apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; Thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages; Refrigerated dispensing units for beverages; Beverage cooling apparatus; Refrigerating apparatus and machines; Refrigerators; Cooking appliances; Steam generating apparatus. Coffeepots, non-electric; Coffee percolators, non-electric; Non-electric plunger style coffee makers; Vacuum coffee makers; Coffee grinders, hand-operated; Spice grinders (Non-electric -); Coffee stirrers; Non-electric coffee frothers; Coffee filters, non-electric; Coffee services [tableware]; Coffee mugs; Coffee scoops; Beverage glassware; Coffee mugs; Refillable coffee capsules; Refillable tea capsules; Household containers; Jars for household use; Household utensils. Business management; The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods, and online sale, for others, of electric coffee percolators, electric espresso machines, electric coffee machines, wireless electric coffee machines, automatic installations for making coffee, coffee roasting apparatus, coffee roasting ovens, electric coffee filters, coffee roasters, electric machines for making hot chocolate, heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and chilled beverages, apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm, thermoelectric apparatus for heating beverages, chilled beverage dispensers, beverage cooling apparatus, refrigerating apparatus and machines, refrigerators, cooking apparatus, steam generating apparatus, electric coffee grinders, motorised coffee grinders, electric grinding apparatus for kitchen use, pepper mills, other than hand-operated, electric spice mills, electric food processors, electric kitchen appliances for mincing, grinding and squeezing, electric kitchen machines, electric kitchen utensils, electric coffee frothers, electric milk frothers, machines for making beverages, kitchen mixers for household purposes (electric), electromechanical food preparation machines, food treatment machines, electric food whisks, electric food mixers, electric graters, non-electric coffeepots, non-electric coffee percolators, non-electric lever-operated coffee machines, coffee presses, hand-operated coffee grinders, non-electric spice mills, coffee stirrers, non-electric coffee frothers, non-electric coffee filters, coffee services (tableware), coffee cups, coffee spoons, glasses, coffee glasses, refillable coffee capsules, refillable tea capsules, household containers, jars for household purposes, utensils for household purposes; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Business merchandising display services; Sales promotion for others; Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes; Advertising, including on-line advertising on a computer network; Business administration; Office functions.

Abstract

Coffee grinder including a grinding assembly to grind coffee beans, a container or hopper to feed coffee beans to the grinding assembly, an electric motor connected to the grinding assembly, a feeding conduit connected to the grinding assembly to feed coffee into a filter supported by a filter-holder, an inverter connected to the electric motor to vary the speed of the electric motor, a control unit connected to the inverter to control the inverter, and a control panel connected to the inverter by the control unit so that the user can vary the speed of the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/44 - Automatic starting or stopping devicesWarning devices
• A47J 42/38 - Parts or details
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers

Goods & Services

(1) Electric espresso machines, electric coffee percolators

Goods & Services

(1) Electric espresso machines, electric coffee percolators

Abstract

A coffee machine includes a weighing system to measure the weight of the liquid coffee extracted in a cup and a coffee grinding machine having a weight system to measure the weight of the ground coffee dispensed in a filter-holder. The coffee machine has a control unit provided with a memory, wherein infusion ratios for different types of coffees are saved and the coffee grinding machine includes a control unit operatively connected to the control unit of the coffee machine to send information about the weight of the ground coffee contained in the filter-holder. The control unit of the coffee machine uses the information received from the coffee grinding machine to extract a coffee that satisfies an infusion ratio selected by the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
• 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

Goods & Services

Providing of training; coffee training courses; teaching of diet education; training in the handling of food; provision of instruction relating to nutrition; education services relating to food technology; training of personnel in food technology; educational instruction; educational instruction in group exercise; vocational skills training; personnel training; provision of training services for business; computer training; arranging and conducting of training workshops; workshops for educational purposes; organisation of symposia relating to education; arranging of demonstrations for training purposes; organisation of seminars and conferences; arranging of exhibitions for educational purposes; provision of training facilities; arranging of presentations for educational purposes; training and further training consultancy; organising events for entertainment purposes; organisation of events for cultural, entertainment and sporting purposes; coffee tasting events for educational purposes; coffee tastings [educational services]; entertainment relating to coffee tasting; production of course material distributed at professional courses; publication of books; publication of training manuals; publication of educational texts; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable; electronic text publishing services; teaching; entertainment services; sporting and cultural activities. Scientific research; research in the field of food; computerised food analysis services; biological research; biological analysis; biotechnological research relating to agriculture; research laboratories; product research; consultancy relating to technical research in the field of food and beverages; provision of information relating to scientific research.

Abstract

Coffee grinder (1) comprising: a grinding assembly (3) to grind coffee beans, a container or hopper (2) to feed coffee beans to the grinding assembly (3), an electric motor (4) connected to the grinding assembly (3), a feeding conduit (5) connected to the grinding assembly (3) to feed coffee into a filter (6) supported by a filter-holder (60), an inverter (7) connected to the electric motor (4) to vary the speed of the electric motor, a control unit (C) connected to the inverter (7) to control the inverter, and a control panel (P) connected to the inverter (7) by means of the control unit (C) so that the user can vary the speed of the electric motor (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/38 - Parts or details

Abstract

Coffee grinder (1) comprising: a grinding assembly (3) to grind coffee beans, a container or hopper (2) to feed coffee beans to the grinding assembly (3), an electric motor (4) connected to the grinding assembly (3), a feeding conduit (5) connected to the grinding assembly (3) to feed coffee into a filter (6) supported by a filter-holder (60), an inverter (7) connected to the electric motor (4) to vary the speed of the electric motor, a control unit (C) connected to the inverter (7) to control the inverter, and a control panel (P) connected to the inverter (7) by means of the control unit (C) so that the user can vary the speed of the electric motor (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/38 - Parts or details

Goods & Services

Coffee percolators, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee machines, electric; automatic installations for making coffee; coffee roasters; coffee roasting ovens; electric coffee filters; temperature-controlled coffee and beverage dispensers, other than vending machines; coffee roasting machines; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators.

Goods & Services

Coffee percolators, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee machines, electric; automatic installations for making coffee, namely, electric coffee brewers [, coffee roasters; coffee roasters; coffee roasting ovens; electric coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers; temperature-controlled coffee and beverage dispensers, other than vending machines; coffee roasting machines; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators ]

Goods & Services

Coffee percolators, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee machines, electric; automatic installations for making coffee; coffee roasters; coffee roasters, ovens; electric coffee filters; coffee dispensing units, other than vending; refrigerated beverage dispensing units, other than vending; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators.

Abstract

A professional coffee machine for bars, adapted to provide for the measured filling of cups according to the specific preference of the customer for a normal, a short or a long coffee.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Apparatus for making beverages
• A47J 31/56 - Water boiling vessels having water-level controlsWater boiling vessels having temperature controls
• 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
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices

Goods & Services

Power-operated coffee grinders; Power-operated coffee grinders; Pepper mills other than hand-operated; Spice grinders (Electric -); Electric food processors; Electric kitchen appliances for chopping, mixing, pressing; Electric kitchen tools; Electric mixers for household purposes; Food preparation machines, electromechanical. Electric coffee percolators; Electric espresso machines; Electric coffee urns; Automatic installations for making coffee; Coffee roasters; Coffee roasters; Electric coffee filters; Coffee and refrigerated beverage dispensers (other than vending machines); Coffee roasters; Beverage cooling apparatus; Refrigerating appliances and installations; Refrigerators. Coffeepots, non-electric; Non-electric plunger style coffee makers; Coffee grinders, hand-operated; Spice grinders (Non-electric -); Coffee stirrers; Non-electric coffee frothers; Kitchen utensils.

Goods & Services

Coffee percolators, electric; espresso machines, electric; coffee machines, electric [ ; automatic installations for making coffee, namely, electric coffee brewers, coffee roasters; coffee roasters; coffee roasters, ovens; electric coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers; refrigerated coffee dispensing units, other than vending; refrigerated beverage dispensing units, other than vending; beverage cooling apparatus; refrigerating apparatus and machines; refrigerators ]

Abstract

A professional coffee machine for bars, adapted to provide for the measured filling of cups according to the specific preference of the customer for a normal, a short or a long coffee.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• B65B 3/28 - Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled by weighing

Abstract

Steam wand for coffee machines provided with a steam dispensing head that is centrally provided with a blind axial axial conduit that feeds one or more dispensing nozzles that end on the outside of the head and are provided with a tangential sloping direction with respect to the cylindrical conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 43/12 - Whipping by introducing a stream of gas
• B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening

Abstract

A steam wand for coffee machines is provided with a steam dispensing head that is centrally provided with a blind axial conduit that feeds one or more dispensing nozzles that end on the outside of the head and are provided with a tangential sloping direction with respect to the cylindrical conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 43/12 - Whipping by introducing a stream of gas

Goods & Services

(1) Electric coffee machines, machines for distributing coffee and beverages, electric coffee makers.

Goods & Services

Coffee and drink dispensers. Electric expresso machines, coffee and drink dispensers, ice cream machines, refrigerators, refrigerated drink dispensers. Non-electric coffee machines.

Goods & Services

Automatic vending machines for coffee and beverages; electric vending machines for coffee and beverages. Electric espresso coffee makers, ice cream makers, refrigerators, refrigerated beverage dispensing units.

Goods & Services

Electric espresso machines [, temperature controlled beverage dispensers in the nature of coffee and drink dispensers, ice cream making machines, refrigerators, refrigerated drink dispensers ]

Goods & Services

[ Automatic vending machines for coffee and beverages; electric vending machines for coffee and beverages ] Electric espresso coffee makers [, ice cream makers, refrigerators, refrigerated beverage dispensing units ]

Goods & Services

(1) Electric coffee mills. (2) Manually operated coffee mills.