A method for the production of coffee tablets comprises the steps of: i) providing a uniformly moistened mass of roasted and ground coffee, having a moisture content by weight of between 3 and 11%; ii) feeding the moistened mass to a dosing device; iii) placing a dose of moistened coffee into a cavity of a moulding equipment, the cavity having a bottom surface (35a), a head surface (32a) and a peripheral surface, said the bottom surface (35a), said head surface (32a) and at least a portion (22a) of said peripheral surface being configured to delimit a compression space (CS) of the moistened coffee dose; iv) compressing the dose of moistened coffee (DGC) into the cavity (22) to form a coffee tablet (1); v) removing the coffee tablet (1) from the cavity (22). Step iv) comprises compressing the dose of moistened coffee (DGC) while said portion of the peripheral surface (22a) is heated at a different temperature, preferably lower, than a temperature at which at least one of the bottom surface (35a) and the head surface (32a) is heated.
A hot beverage preparation system and related method of use. The system includes a brewing machine that can deliver a finished brewed beverage such as coffee or tea accompanied by frothed supplementary liquid such as milk or milk substitute. The supplementary liquid is heated and frothed by a superheated jet or stream of water in liquid state dispensed from a nozzle the machine. This permits a less volume of water to be used to heat liquid which minimizes dilatation of the brewed beverage. The superheated water is injected directly into the supplementary liquid without contact with the nozzle which prevents cross-contamination. The system may use tandem water boiler to progressively heat the water to superheated conditions. A flow bypass may be provided which extracts and mixes heated water output from each of two boilers at different temperatures during the brewing cycle which follows the supplementary liquid heating/frothing step.
Device for grinding coffee beans, comprising a device body (11) with a feed opening (14), and a dosing system (20) comprising an interface (21) coupled to the device body (11), wherein the interface (21) is configured to support a container (30) for coffee beans and defines a through hole (22) aligned with the feed opening (24) to form a passage for the coffee beans to fall from the container (30) to the grinding chamber (13); and a shutter closing unit (25) having a plurality of shutter blades (26, 27) slidable between an opening position and a closing position. A grinder shaft (12c, 12c') extends axially until up to a plane defined by the shutter blades (26, 27), wherein, in the closing position, respective leading edges (26a, 27a) of the shutter blades (26, 27) cooperate to delimit a residual hole (28) receiving an upper end of the grinder shaft (12c, 12c').
Device for grinding coffee grains, comprising: a device body (11) in which a grinding chamber (13) is formed, a grinding member (12) arranged in the grinding chamber (13) and configured to grind coffee grains and to produce a ground coffee powder; a discharge conduit (20) configured to discharge the ground coffee powder coming from the grinding chamber (13) towards the outside of said device; a powder removing system configured to remove ground coffee powder from the discharge conduit (20), comprising a vibrator member (30) mounted on the discharge conduit (20) and operable to apply a controlled vibration to the discharge conduit (30).
A container-management system for a coffee grinding device comprising a container-holder element (42, 42') which accommodates a container (30) and which is movable along an interface (21) of the system, between an insertion position and a working position. The container (30) comprises a plate-shaped cap (33, 33'), provided with a pair of grip elements (33b, 33b') configured to engage respective diametrically opposite portions of an edge of the opening (34) of the container (30), the cap being applicable to and removable from the container (30) according to a sliding direction parallel to the opening and defined by the pair of grip elements (33b, 33b'). On an upper surface (23 c) of the interface (23) a cap receiving seat (23d) is obtained, wherein the cap (33, 33') received within the cap receiving seat (23d) has an upper surface (33c, 33c') substantially coplanar with the upper surface (23c) of the interface (21), and the pair of grip elements (33b, 33b') oriented parallel to a direction of movement of the container-holder element (42, 42') at the position of insertion.
A dispenser of coffee in solid form comprises:-a storage volume (10). to contain coffee beans (CB),-a dosing arrangement (11), set downstream an outlet (40a) of the storage volume (10) and prearranged for releasing dosed amounts of coffee beans (CB) from the storage volume (10),-a dispensing mouth (12), set downstream an outlet (11a) of the dosing arrangement (11),-a cooling arrangement, configured for cooling the coffee beans (CB) contained in the storage volume (10). The storage volume (10) comprises an inner container (40), for receiving and storing the coffee beans (CB), and the cooling arrangement comprises a first outer casing (41) which surrounds at least partially the inner container (40), at least part of a first gap (42) being defined between the inner container (40) and the first outer casing (41), the cooling arrangement further including a cooling device (20) of the first gap (42).
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Machines for preparing beverages [industrial]; packing
machines; kitchen machines, electric; power-operated coffee
grinders. Cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for
food and beverages; coffee percolators, electric; refillable
coffee capsules for electric coffee machines; refillable tea
capsules for electric tea machines; coffee capsules, empty,
for electric coffee machines. Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; coffee
capsules, filled.
18.
BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE PRESSURE CONTROL THEREOF
A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a water tank, a water supply line connected to the water tank and having a water pump for pumping water from the water tank to a water outlet at a distal end of the water supply line, wherein the water outlet is connectable to a beverage ingredient container, a pressure sensor connected to the water supply line at a position upstream of the water outlet, and a controller configured to receive an output from the pressure sensor indicative of the pressure at the position upstream of the water outlet and to determine an estimated pressure at the water outlet based on the received output and a flow rate of water through the water supply line.
A vending machine comprises a cabinet (2) in which there are housed: —a storage volume (10), for containing coffee beans (CB), —a grinder (11), designed to grind coffee beans (CB) coming from the storage volume (10), —a brewing unit (12), designed to receive an amount of ground coffee (GC) coming from the grinder (11), —a supply arrangement (13), configured for supplying an extraction fluid (HW) to the brewing unit (12), —a dispensing arrangement (14) of a coffee-based beverage (EC), set downstream of an outlet (12a) of the brewing unit (12), —at least a part of a cooling arrangement, configured for cooling the coffee beans (CB) contained in the storage volume (10). The storage volume (10) comprises an inner container (40)), for receiving and storing the coffee beans (CB), and the cooling arrangement comprises a first outer casing (41) which at least partially surrounds the inner container (40)), between the inner container (40) and the first outer casing (41) at least a part of a first gap (42) being defined, having at least one inlet (42a) and at least one outlet (42b). The cooling arrangement further includes a refrigeration unit (20), having at least a first outlet (18) for a flow of cooled air, connected via at least one first delivery duct (CA) to the at least one inlet (42a) of the first gap (42), and at least one first inlet (29) for a flow of air to be cooled, connected via at least a first return duct (WA) to the at least an outlet (42b) of the first gap (42).
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
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; coffee capsules, filled. Machines for preparing beverages [industrial]; packing machines; kitchen machines, electric; power-operated coffee grinders. Cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for food and beverages; coffee percolators, electric; refillable coffee capsules for electric coffee machines; refillable tea capsules for electric tea machines; coffee capsules, empty, for electric coffee machines.
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
(1) Machines for preparing beverages [industrial]; packing machines; kitchen machines, electric; power-operated coffee grinders.
(2) Cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for food and beverages; coffee percolators, electric; refillable coffee capsules for electric coffee machines; refillable tea capsules for electric tea machines; coffee capsules, empty, for electric coffee machines.
(3) Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; coffee capsules, filled.
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; caffeine-free coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavourings, other than essential oils, for food and beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee being mixtures of coffee and chicory; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute, namely, barley coffee; coffee capsules, filled; tea; iced tea; iced coffee; cocoa; unroasted coffee beans; roasted coffee beans; preparations of chicory being coffee substitutes; vegetal preparations for use as coffee substitutes
A cleaning system for a machine for preparing hot beverages is provided. The cleaning system has a washing water supply piping connected to a water supply system of the machine, a detergent supply connected to the washing water supply piping, a washing chamber suppliable with washing water provided by the washing water supply piping, and washing valves arranged at one end of the washing water supply piping and between a flexible hose of a milk supply piping of the machine and a frothing head of the machine. In a first position of the washing valves, the washing water supply piping may be fluidically connected to the washing chamber for washing a movable part of the flexible hose placed in the washing chamber. Through the flexible hose, the washing water contained in the washing chamber may be conveyed to a milk inlet and to a distribution duct of the frothing head.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Pasteurisation of food and beverages; coffee processing and
roasting; coffee roasting and processing; food processing
for production processes; food canning; food freezing.
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee being mixtures of coffee and chicory; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute, namely, barley coffee; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee being mixtures of coffee and chicory; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute, namely, barley coffee; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee being mixtures of coffee and chicory; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute, namely, barley coffee; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
A beverage vessel support apparatus including a movable support member configured for supporting a beverage vessel at a plurality of different support positions. An actuation assembly may adjust a height of the movable support member. A beverage vessel rim detector may be configured to determine whether an uppermost part of a beverage vessel supported by the movable support member is at an appropriate position for a beverage to be dispensed into the beverage vessel. A first beverage vessel detector may be positioned below the beverage vessel rim detector and configured to determine whether a beverage vessel is present on the movable support member. A second beverage vessel detector may be arranged between the beverage vessel rim detector and the first beverage vessel detector and configured to determine whether a beverage vessel is present on the movable support member.
A capsule-holder device for a beverage preparation machine comprises an axially hollow annular supporting body having a central axis, with a peripheral wall provided with a lateral attachment, for fixing a handle, and coupling means, for coupling with a hot-water dispensing unit of the beverage preparation machine. Within the supporting body a receiving assembly is mounted. having a respective central axis substantially coinciding with the central axis of the supporting body. The receiving assembly includes a container body having a respective peripheral wall and a bottom which define a chamber able lo receive a capsule. At the bottom of the container body a lower perforation arrangement is provided, able to cause perforation of an outlet wall of a capsule contained in the chamber. The lower perforation arrangement comprises a plurality of lips which are borne by a disk-shaped support that is mounted in an angularly rotatable way inside the chamber, for rotating about the central axis of the receiving assembly.
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
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
71.
SYSTEM FOR CLEANING MILK DUCTS FOR A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES
A cleaning system for a machine for preparing beverages has a washing water supply piping and a washing chamber suppliable with washing water provided by the washing water supply piping. A movable part of a flexible hose extracted from a milk reservoir may be placed into the washing chamber. Through the flexible hose, the washing water contained in the washing chamber may be conveyed to a frothing head of the machine. The washing chamber is formed in a tray couplable in a releasable manner to the machine under the frothing head. A collection chamber, also formed in the tray, is separate from the washing chamber and configured to be arranged under the distribution duct of the frothing head.
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
Cartridge (10) with a filling (12) of at least one substance for preparing a liquid product, said cartridge (10) including a side wall (140), a first end wall (142) through which said liquid product can flow from the cartridge (10) and a second end wall (16) of the cartridge (10) at the opposite side with respect to said first end wall (142), wherein said side wall (140), said first end wall (142) and said second end wall (16) comprise compostable material. The at least one between said first end wall (142) and said second end wall (16) has a layered structure comprising at least one layer (1420) of a first compostable material and at least one layer (1422) of a second compostable material, wherein said at least one layer (1420) of a first compostable material comprises at least one compound selected between polybutyrate adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and polybutylsuccinate (PBS), wherein said at least one layer (1422) of a second compostable material consists of at least one compound selected between polylactic acid (PLA) and a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer, wherein the polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer is preferably polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB).
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Pasteurisation of food and beverages; Coffee processing and roasting; Coffee roasting and processing; Food processing for production processes; Food canning; Food freezing
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Pasteurisation of food and beverages; coffee processing and roasting; coffee roasting and processing; food processing for production processes; food canning; food freezing.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Pasteurizing of food and beverages; Coffee roasting and processing; Coffee roasting and Processing of coffee; Processing of foodstuffs for use in manufacture; food canning; Freezing of foods.
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Machines for making beverages; electric blenders for making
beverages; electric vending machines for beverages or foods;
wrapping machines; kitchen machines, electric; coffee
grinders, electric. Cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for
food and beverages; coffee machines, electric; refillable
coffee capsules; refillable tea capsules; coffee capsules,
empty, for electric coffee machines. Coffee, tea and cocoa and substitutes therefor; coffee
capsules, filled.
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavorings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavorings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavorings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavourings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavourings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee.
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavorings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavourings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee.
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavorings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavorings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavorings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavourings, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Coffee; decaffeinated coffee; unroasted coffee; coffee substitutes; coffee extracts; coffee-based beverages; coffee flavourings other than essential oils; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; mixtures of coffee being coffee beans from different origins; freeze-dried coffee; food flavourings, other than essential oils; barley for use as a coffee substitute; coffee capsules, filled; iced tea; iced coffee. Coffee makers, non-electric; coffee grinders, hand-operated; coffee services being tableware; coffee filters non-electric and not of paper being part of non-electric coffee makers; coffee percolators, non-electric; pots; cups; tableware, except forks, knives and spoons, namely, tea services in the nature of tableware, coffee services in the nature of tableware, dishes, beverageware; kettles, non-electric; kitchen utensils, namely, kitchen tongs, serving scoops; ceramics for household purposes, namely, vases, vessels, bowls, plates and pots; thermally insulated containers for food.
