Abrégé

Cartridges adapted for collecting and supplying single portions of edible substances, the cartridges being adapted for functional connection to apparatus for preparing edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso type coffee, whereby the cartridges present advantageous configurations of single portions, in particular in the form of previously compacted tablets, and package for collecting these. Systems and processes of operation of systems that include this type of cartridge.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

Drinking recipients such as for example glasses, cups and similar, that present flow regulation mechanisms at a base region and are adapted to provide better retention, use longevity and reliability, and better regulation of the flow passage there through, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar, and simultaneously provide liquid sealing relative to an injection device upstream thereof. Systems and processes for distributing beverages, in particular of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, having at least one type of the drinking recipient, and an apparatus having a beverage discharge disposition adapted for operative retention of the drinking recipient and for beverage discharge in a pressurized flow through the base region, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

The present invention refers to systems of distribution and preparation of edible products, that include cartridges (1, 1′) adapted for collection of single portions (2) of edible substances devoid of single packages, and apparatus (10) for preparation of edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso type coffee, adapted for operating single portions (2) in product preparation devices (12), for example extraction devices, whereby the systems and processes are adapted so that provide a simpler and more reliable handling of the cartridges (1, 1′) and/or single portions (2), as well as present a simpler construction and provider better ergonomics. The present invention refers to systems of distribution and preparation of edible products, that include cartridges (1, 1′) adapted for collection of single portions (2) of edible substances devoid of single packages, and apparatus (10) for preparation of edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso type coffee, adapted for operating single portions (2) in product preparation devices (12), for example extraction devices, whereby the systems and processes are adapted so that provide a simpler and more reliable handling of the cartridges (1, 1′) and/or single portions (2), as well as present a simpler construction and provider better ergonomics. The present invention further refers to processes of operation of systems of the type of the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

Systems and processes for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, having at least one type of drinking recipient, for example of glass type, cup or similar, and an apparatus having a beverage discharge disposition operatively associated with a beverage preparation device adapted so that can be driven by a motorized actuation device and collect an individual portion of beverage ingredients. The apparatus has a control mechanism configured so that can process data of several operative parameters of the apparatus, including data relating to the entry of the individual portion in the beverage preparation device and data relating to the position of the actuation device, and being further configured so that can automatically determine the start and end of fluid injection and beverage discharge in a more ergonomic manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Abrégé

The present invention refers to systems of distribution and preparation of edible products, that include cartridges (1, 1′) adapted for collection of single portions (2) of edible substances devoid of single packages, and apparatus (10) for preparation of edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso type coffee, adapted for operating single portions (2) in product preparation devices (12), for example extraction devices, whereby these systems present retention means (7) and, optionally, a respective connection disposition (8), adapted so that provide a simpler and more reliable regulation of delivery of single portions (2) one-by-one to said product preparation device (12), as well as present a simpler construction and provider enhanced ergonomics. The present invention refers to systems of distribution and preparation of edible products, that include cartridges (1, 1′) adapted for collection of single portions (2) of edible substances devoid of single packages, and apparatus (10) for preparation of edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso type coffee, adapted for operating single portions (2) in product preparation devices (12), for example extraction devices, whereby these systems present retention means (7) and, optionally, a respective connection disposition (8), adapted so that provide a simpler and more reliable regulation of delivery of single portions (2) one-by-one to said product preparation device (12), as well as present a simpler construction and provider enhanced ergonomics. The present invention further refers to processes of operation of systems of the type of the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

Systems and processes for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, having at least one type of drinking recipient, for example of glass type, cup or similar, and an apparatus having a beverage discharge disposition operatively associated with a beverage preparation device adapted so that can be driven by a motorized actuation device and collect an individual portion of beverage ingredients. The apparatus has a control mechanism that can process data of several operative parameters of the apparatus, including data relating to the entry of the individual portion in said beverage preparation device and data relating to the position of the actuation device, and being further configured to determine actuations of the actuation device and display of progress indications and of operation errors based upon the data of operative parameters.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Abrégé

Drinking recipients such as glasses, cups and the like, that present a flow regulation mechanism at a base region and is adapted to provide better retention, use longevity and reliability, and better regulation of the flow passage there through, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar, and to simultaneously provide liquid sealing relative to an injection device upstream. Further disclosed are systems and processes for distributing beverages, in particular of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, having at least one type of said drinking recipient, and an apparatus having a beverage discharge disposition adapted for operative retention of the drinking recipient and for beverage discharge in a pressurized flow through the base region, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes for preparation of edible products, for example aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, based upon portions (7) of edible substance, for example coffee in a capsule, including an apparatus (1) that comprises a recipient placement disposition (2) adapted for placing a recipient (10, 10′) for collecting edible product, an envelope (3) of apparatus and an access disposition (4) that provides selective access to at least one of said recipient placement disposition (2) and an entry passageway (8) of portions, whereby said apparatus (1) is adapted so that can provide selective access to at least one of said recipient placement disposition (2) and entry passageway (8) of portion by means of apprehension of at least one of: a contactless input gesture carried out in the proximal surrounding and a touch gesture carried out on an input surface, preferentially associated with said access disposition (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes of distribution of edible products, such as for example beverages, in particular a system comprising a product recipient (1, 1′) adapted so that can be operatively placed on a placement disposition (2) that is operatively associated with an apparatus (3) for distribution of edible products that presents control means (5) adapted for controlling the operation of distribution of edible products, whereby said apparatus (3) further presents an interface disposition (7) including an actuation interface (71) associated with said placement disposition (2), and adapted so that provides input to said control means (5) according to the handling of said actuation interface (71), including by means of a contact gesture on a contact surface thereof in a curved or circular-like movement around a reference axis (X).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Abrégé

The present invention discloses composite substances that can be used in the production of objects and building materials by means of fusion thereof, and provide particular physical properties, including barrier to the transmission of ultraviolet radiation and to the transfer of liquids and gases, whereby said composite substances present thermoplastic matrixes that include synthetic polymers and/or bio-polymers, as well as further vegetal fibre associated with at least one sub-product from the processing of an edible vegetal substance, thereby providing a new economic utilization of such sub-products, and composite substances with a high degree of bio-degradation once of the disposal thereof. The present invention discloses composite substances that can be used in the production of objects and building materials by means of fusion thereof, and provide particular physical properties, including barrier to the transmission of ultraviolet radiation and to the transfer of liquids and gases, whereby said composite substances present thermoplastic matrixes that include synthetic polymers and/or bio-polymers, as well as further vegetal fibre associated with at least one sub-product from the processing of an edible vegetal substance, thereby providing a new economic utilization of such sub-products, and composite substances with a high degree of bio-degradation once of the disposal thereof. The present invention further discloses uses of said composite substances and processes for production of said composite substances.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
• B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet

Abrégé

The present invention discloses collection confinements adapted for collection and preservation of edible substances during a minimal period of time required for conservation thereof, in particular aromatic edible substances, such as for example substances derived or associated with coffee or containing caffeine, whereby said confinements are produced in composite materials that provide barrier to the transfer of liquids and gases and present compositions that include synthetic polymers and/or bio-polymers, as well as further vegetal fibre associated with at least one sub-product from processing of the edible vegetal having affinity with the one being collected in said confinement, such as for example fibre of coffee silverscreen resulting from roasting of coffee beans, thereby providing a new economic utilization of such sub-products, and confinements presenting high bio-degradation degree once disposed thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• A23F 5/10 - Traitement du café torréfiéProduits ainsi obtenus
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes for preparation of edible products, for example aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, based upon portions (7) of edible substance, for example coffee in a capsule, including an apparatus (1) that comprises a recipient placement disposition (2) adapted for placing a recipient (10, 10′) for collecting edible product, an envelope (3) of apparatus and an access disposition (4) that provides selective access to at least one of said recipient placement disposition (2) and an entry passageway (8) of portions, whereby the cycle of beverage preparation can be carried out by means of apprehension of at least one type of touchless input gesture in the proximal surrounding of the apparatus (1), preferentially in the proximal surrounding of said access disposition (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur

Abrégé

A compacted coffee tablet, in particular a tablet of compacted roast and ground coffee beans, presenting an advantageous configuration in terms of compaction process, maintenance of shape and efficiency of coffee extraction, in particular of espresso type coffee. A beverage preparation systems including the compacted coffee tablet, and production processes thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23F 5/12 - Agglomération, mise en flocons ou en tablettes
• A23P 10/28 - Mise en comprimésFabrication de produits alimentaires en barres par compression d’un mélange pulvérulent sec
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

A compacted coffee tablet (1), in particular a tablet of compacted roast and ground coffee beans, presenting an advantageous configuration in terms of compaction process, maintenance of shape and efficiency of coffee extraction, in particular of espresso type coffee. A beverage preparation systems including the compacted coffee tablet (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• A23F 5/12 - Agglomération, mise en flocons ou en tablettes
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

Beverage preparation systems, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based upon a beverage preparation apparatus that has a beverage preparation device adapted so that can be actuated between open and closed positions by an actuation disposition that includes an electric motor whose operation can be regulated by a control mechanism, and thereby collect an individual portion of beverage ingredients, whereby the actuation disposition is arranged in advantageous position inside the apparatus and presents enhanced configuration and smaller construction volume.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

Systems and process for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based upon a beverage preparation apparatus that has a beverage preparation device adapted to be actuated between open and closed positions by an actuation disposition that includes an electric motor and thereby collect an individual portion of beverage ingredients. A control mechanism is adapted for regulating the operation of several components of the apparatus, to limit the electric power supplied to the electric motor according to at least one previously defined rule along at least most part of the movement path carried out between the open and closed positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

Systems and process for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based upon a beverage preparation apparatus that has a beverage preparation device adapted to be actuated between open and closed positions by an actuation disposition that includes an electric motor whose operation can be regulated by a control mechanism, whereby the actuation disposition includes an actuation monitoring mechanism adapted to provide monitoring of the circular movement of a driving cam so that the control mechanism can therewith better regulate the electric power supplied to said electric motor.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

The present invention relates to systems for distributing and preparing edible products that include cartridges (1, 1') designed to contain individual portions (2) of edible substances that are not individually packaged, and apparatuses (10) for preparing edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso coffee, that are designed to work with individual portions (2) in product-preparation devices (12), for example extraction devices, in which the systems and methods are designed to ensure simpler and more reliable handling of the cartridges (1, 1') and/or individual portions (2), in addition to disclosing a simpler structure and providing enhanced ergonomics. The present invention also relates to methods for operating systems such as those of the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

The present invention relates to systems of distribution and preparation of edible products, which include cartridges (1, 1') suitable for receiving single portions (2) of edible substances devoid of individual packages, and apparatus (10) for preparation of edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso-type coffee, suitable for operation with single portions (2) in product preparation devices (12), for example extraction devices, these systems comprising retention means (7) and, optionally, a respective connection arrangement (8), designed to provide a simpler and more reliable regulation of delivery of single portions (2) one-by-one to said product preparation device (12), as well as having a simpler construction and being more ergonomic. The present invention further relates to processes of operation of systems of the type of the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

The present invention refers to cartridges (1, 1' ) adapted for collecting and supplying single portions (2) of edible substances, said cartridges (1, 1' ) being adapted for functional connection to apparatus (10) for preparing edible products, such as aromatic beverages, for example espresso type coffee, whereby the cartridges (1, 1' ) present advantageous configurations of single portions (2), in particular in the form of previously compacted tablets, and a package (3) for collecting these. The present invention further refers to systems and processes of operation of systems that include this type of cartridges (1, 1' ).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• B65D 83/04 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribuer de petits objets en forme d'anneau, de disque, de sphère ou similaire, p. ex. des comprimés ou des pilules
• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a process for production of a salted edible substance based upon halophyte plants, use and system of salted edible substances based upon halophyte plants, in particular in particular as food ingredient in general, including in preparing foodstuff.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 27/40 - Sels de tableSubstituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 3/54 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par séchage ou étuvage; Reconstitution ultérieure par irradiation ou traitement électrique, p.ex. ondes ultrasonores
• A23L 3/005 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage au moyen d'irradiation ou d'un traitement électrique
• A23L 3/01 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage au moyen d'irradiation ou d'un traitement électrique au moyen de micro-ondes ou par chauffage diélectrique
• A23L 19/00 - Produits à base de fruits ou de légumesLeur préparation ou leur traitement
• A23L 33/105 - Extraits de plantes, leurs doublons artificiels ou leurs dérivés
• A23L 33/16 - Sels inorganiques, minéraux ou oligo-éléments
• A47G 19/24 - Saupoudreuses pour sel, poivre, sucre ou produits similaires

Abrégé

A capsule (1) in a composite material, the capsule (1) adapted for containing an edible substance, such as for example roasted ground coffee beans, and for being flow through by a pressurized flow with a flow pressure bigger than 4 bar, preferentially bigger than 8 bar. The capsule (1) presents a container part (11) that is provided in a composite material that includes polymers associated with natural vegetable substances, and that is configured so as to resist to internal pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially of at least 8 bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a system of distribution of edible products, comprising a beverage preparation apparatus (1), in particular aromatic beverages such as coffee, tea and similar, that comprises a first recipient placement disposition (2) adapted for placement of a drinking recipient (10, 10′) and a second recipient placement disposition (9) adapted for placing a beverage recipient (11, 11′), whereby said first and second recipient placement dispositions (2, 9) are provided at a similar level on said apparatus (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à thé

Abrégé

The present invention relates to systems and processes for distributing coffee to a plurality of consumption locations (A) where the supply of roast and ground coffee beans to appliances for preparing beverages, including espresso coffee and the like, is required. In particular, the systems include reusable supply containers (3) which are used to collect a quantity of coffee beans or a substance derived therefrom, and are suitable for being operated remotely in relation to beverage preparation appliances, for discharging purposes. The supply containers (3) can be associated with respective means of movement (30) so that they can be moved off a transport vehicle (1), and vice versa, as well as into an operative discharging position (I) where they can be connected to unloading means (7), and vice versa.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 1/20 - Boîtes de conserves, barils, tonneaux ou fûts caractérisés par l'emplacement ou la disposition des ouvertures de remplissage ou de décharge
• B65D 83/04 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribuer de petits objets en forme d'anneau, de disque, de sphère ou similaire, p. ex. des comprimés ou des pilules
• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to processes and systems for distributing coffee to a plurality of consumption locations (A) where appliances for preparing beverages, including espresso coffee and the like, are operated. In particular, the present invention discloses the use of reusable distribution containers (3) which are suitable for collecting coffee beans, or a substance derived therefrom, from supply locations (B), and discharging them in consumption locations (A) where beverage preparation appliances are operated. The distribution containers (3; 3A, 3B) can be of one or two types, and can be transported by a transport vehicle (1) which comprises means of movement (2) and can discharge coffee beans in such a way that they are sealed from the ambient atmosphere.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
• G07F 13/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to systems and processes for distributing coffee to consumption locations (A) where appliances for preparing beverages, including espresso coffee and the like, are operated. In particular, the systems include a reusable distribution container (3) suitable for collection of coffee beans or a substance derived therefrom. The distribution containers (3; 3A, 3B) can be of one or two types, and can be transported by a transport vehicle (1) that comprises means of movement (2) and can discharge coffee beans in such a way that they are sealed from the ambient atmosphere, where any of the types of distribution container (3; 3A, 3B) can be associated with respective means of movement (30), and at least one type of supply container (3B) can be arranged in an indoor discharge position, remotely in relation to the beverage preparation appliances, and can be operated, for discharging purposes, by discharge means (7).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 1/20 - Boîtes de conserves, barils, tonneaux ou fûts caractérisés par l'emplacement ou la disposition des ouvertures de remplissage ou de décharge
• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons
• B65D 83/04 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribuer de petits objets en forme d'anneau, de disque, de sphère ou similaire, p. ex. des comprimés ou des pilules

Abrégé

The present invention relates to systems and processes for distributing coffee to a plurality of consumption locations (A) where the supply of roast and ground coffee beans to appliances for preparing beverages, including espresso coffee and the like, is required. In particular, the systems include reusable supply containers (3) which are used to collect a quantity of coffee beans or a substance derived therefrom, and are suitable for being operated remotely in relation to beverage preparation appliances, for discharging purposes. The supply containers (3) can be associated with information means (33) and data means (34) so that they can be individually tracked at least when disposed in a previously defined operative discharging position (I), said data means (34) being suitable for exchanging data with proximity data means (5) associated with transport vehicles (1) and/or with beverage preparation appliances.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
• G07F 13/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs

Abrégé

A capsule (1) in a composite material, the capsule (1) being adapted for containing an edible substance, such as for example roasted ground coffee beans, and for being flow through by a pressurized flow with a flow pressure bigger than 4 bar, preferentially bigger than 8 bar. The capsule (1) presents a container part (11) that is provided in a composite material that includes polymers associated with natural vegetable substances, and that is configured so as to resist to internal pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially of at least 8 bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes of distribution of edible products, such as for example beverages, in particular a system comprising a product recipient (1, 1') suitable for being operatively placed in a placement disposition (2) that is operatively associated with an apparatus (3) for distribution of edible products that presents control means (5) for controlling the operation of distribution of edible products, said apparatus (3) further presenting an interface disposition (7) including an actuation interface (71) associated with said placement disposition (2), and suitable for providing input to said control means (5) according to the handling of said actuation interface (71), including by means of a contact gesture on a contact surface thereof in a curved or circular-like movement about a reference axis (X).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression Détails

Abrégé

A system of distribution of edible products, including an apparatus, in particular a beverage preparation apparatus, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, that have a recipient placement disposition adapted for placing a recipient of collection of edible product, and an apparatus casing and an access disposition that provides selective access to the recipient placement disposition, for example for placement of the recipient, whereby the apparatus casing and access disposition jointly configure a coherent geometry, devoid of cavities or projections, at least the access disposition is closed.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

Systems and processes of distribution of edible products, including an apparatus, in particular a beverage preparation apparatus, for example aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, that has a recipient placement disposition adapted for placing a recipient of collection of edible product, and an apparatus casing and an access disposition whereby the access disposition is adapted so that can provide selective access to the recipient placement disposition, for example for placing the recipient.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

Systems and processes of distribution of edible products, such as beverages. In particular, a system having a product recipient, a recipient placement disposition operatively associated to an apparatus of distribution of edible products that has a control adapted for control of operation of the distribution of edible products. The apparatus further has an interface operatively associated with the recipient placement disposition and adapted to provide input to the control according to the manipulation of the product recipient, including rotation movement thereof around a reference axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction des constituants solubles dans l'eau
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/60 - Dispositifs de nettoyage
• B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression Détails

Abrégé

The present invention discloses composite substances that can be used in the production of building materials and objects by casting, and to provide specific physical properties, including barriers to ultraviolet transmission and to liquid and gas transfer, said composite substances having thermoplastic matrices that include synthetic polymers and/or biopolymers, and plant fibres associated with at least one byproduct from the processing of an edible plant substance, thereby providing a novel economic use for said byproducts, and composite substances that are highly biodegradable upon disposal. The present invention also discloses uses for said composite materials and methods for producing said composite materials.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08K 7/02 - Fibres ou "whiskers"
• C08L 101/16 - Compositions contenant des composés macromoléculaires non spécifiés les composés macromoléculaires étant biodégradables

Abrégé

The present invention discloses storage containers designed for the storage and preservation of edible substances during a minimal desired period for the conservation thereof, in particular aromatic edible substances, such as for example substances derived from or associated with coffee or containing caffeine, wherein said containers are produced from composite materials which provide a barrier to the transfer of liquids and gases and which contain compositions that include synthetic polymers and/or bio-polymers, as well as plant fibre associated with at least one by-product from processing of an edible plant, which has an affinity with the substance to be stored in said containers, such as for example fibre of coffee silverskin resulting from the roasting of coffee beans, thereby providing a new economic use for such by-products, and containers having a high degree of biodegradability upon disposal.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
• B65D 1/26 - Réceptacles à parois minces, p. ex. formées par étirage
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles
• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage

Abrégé

A beverage distribution system for preparation of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, including a drinking recipient (1, 1′), for example of glass, cup, or similar type, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby the beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, along a direction opposite to the gravity force and with a given flow pressure, and a flow regulation mechanism (13) on the drinking recipient (1, 1′), whereby the drinking recipient (1, 1′) presents a recipient retention mechanism (17) provided so that the drinking recipients (1, 1′) can only be placed on the recipient placement support (22) in one or two previously defined angular extensions with relation to the beverage discharge disposition (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B67D 1/06 - Montages ou aménagements des appareils de distribution aux comptoirs de bars ou de boutiques
• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes for preparation of edible products, for example aromatic beverages, such as espresso coffee and similar, based on portions (7) of an edible substance, for example coffee in a capsule, including an apparatus (1) that comprises a recipient receiving arrangement (2) designed to receive a recipient (10, 10') for collecting an edible product, a housing (3) of the apparatus, and an access arrangement (4) that provides selective access to at least one of said recipient receiving arrangement (2) and a portion entry passageway (8), wherein said apparatus (1) is designed to be capable of providing selective access to at least one of said recipient receiving arrangement (2) and said portion entry passageway (8) by detecting at least one of: a contactless input gesture carried out in the immediate vicinity and a touch gesture carried out on an input surface, preferably associated with said access arrangement (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes for preparation of edible products, for example aromatic beverages, such as espresso coffee and similar, based on portions (7) of an edible substance, for example coffee in a capsule, including an apparatus (1) that comprises a recipient receiving arrangement (2) designed to receive a recipient (10, 10') for collecting an edible product, a housing (3) of the apparatus, and an access arrangement (4) that provides selective access to at least one of said recipient receiving arrangement (2) and a portion entry passageway (8), wherein the cycle of beverage preparation can be carried out by means of the detection of at least one type of touchless input gesture in the immediate vicinity of the apparatus (1), preferably in the immediate vicinity of said access arrangement (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage preparation system, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1′), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) associated with a beverage preparation apparatus (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage flow is discharged through the base region (11) of said beverage recipient (1, 1′), in a direction opposite to that of the gravity force, and that is characterized in that said beverage recipient (1, 1′) presents an engagement portion (16) that is adapted so that said beverage recipient (1, 1′) can be advantageously retained on said beverage discharge disposition (2) by means of a simple rotation of said beverage recipient (1, 1′) between a placement position (I) and a retention position (II), and vice-versa.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a compacted coffee tablet (1), in particular a tablet of compacted roast and ground coffee beans, presenting an advantageous configuration in terms of compaction process, maintenance of shape and efficiency of coffee extraction, in particular of espresso type coffee. The present invention further discloses beverage preparation systems including said compacted coffee tablet (1), and production processes thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23F 5/12 - Agglomération, mise en flocons ou en tablettes
• A23P 10/28 - Mise en comprimésFabrication de produits alimentaires en barres par compression d’un mélange pulvérulent sec

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a compacted coffee tablet (1), in particular a tablet of compacted roast and ground coffee beans, presenting an advantageous configuration in terms of compaction process, maintenance of shape and efficiency of coffee extraction, in particular of espresso type coffee. The present invention further discloses beverage preparation systems including said compacted coffee tablet (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• A23F 5/12 - Agglomération, mise en flocons ou en tablettes
• A23P 10/28 - Mise en comprimésFabrication de produits alimentaires en barres par compression d’un mélange pulvérulent sec

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based upon a beverage preparation apparatus (1) that comprises a beverage preparation device (2) designed so that it can be driven between open and closed positions by an actuation arrangement (3) including an electric motor (31), and thereby collect an individual portion (5) of beverage ingredients, and further comprising control means (4) designed to regulate the operation of several components of the apparatus (1), whereby said control means (4) are suitable for limiting the electric power supplied to the electric motor (31), according to at least one previously defined rule, along at least most of the path of movement between the open and closed positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

The present invention relates to systems and methods for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based on a beverage preparation appliance (1) that comprises a beverage preparation device (2) suitable for being actuated between open and closed positions by an actuation arrangement (3) that includes an electric motor (31) the operation of which is regulated by control means (4), the actuation arrangement (3) including actuation monitoring means (34) capable of monitoring the circular movement of the drive shaft (33) and thus enabling said control means (4) to regulate the electrical power supplied to said electric motor (31) in an improved manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression

Abrégé

The present invention discloses beverage preparation systems, for preparing in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based upon a beverage preparation apparatus (1) that comprises a beverage preparation device (2) designed so that it can be driven between open and closed positions by an actuation arrangement (3) that includes an electric motor (31), the operation of which is regulated by control means (4), and thereby collect an individual portion (5) of beverage ingredients, whereby the actuation arrangement (3) is arranged in an advantageous position inside the apparatus (1) and has an enhanced configuration and a smaller construction volume.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of drinking recipient (1), such as a glass, a mug or the like, and an apparatus (10) having a beverage discharge arrangement (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3) designed so that it can be driven by a motorized actuation device (4) and collect an individual portion (7) of beverage ingredients, whereby said apparatus (10) comprises control means (9) configured so that it can process data of several operative parameters of said apparatus (10), including data relating to the entry of the individual (7) portion in said beverage preparation device (3) and data relating to the position of said actuation device (4), and being further configured so that they can automatically determine the start and end of fluid injection (FS) and beverage discharge (BD) in a more ergonomic manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of drinking recipient (1), such as a glass, a mug or the like, and an apparatus (10) having a beverage discharge arrangement (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3) designed so that it can be driven by a motorized actuation device (4) and collect an individual portion (7) of beverage ingredients, wherein said apparatus (10) comprises control means (9) configured so that it can process data relating to several operative parameters of said apparatus (10), including data relating to the entry of the individual portion (7) into said beverage preparation device (3) and exit therefrom and data relating to the position of said actuation device (4), and being further configured so that they can determine actuations of said actuation device (4) and display of progress indications and of operation errors based upon said data relating to operative parameters.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

The present invention discloses drinking recipients (1), such as glasses, mugs and the like, comprising flow regulation means (13) at a base region thereof, and designed so that they provide improved retention, increased service life and reliability thereof, and improved regulation of the flow passage therethrough, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar, and so that they simultaneously provide liquid sealing relative to an injection device upstream thereof. The present invention further discloses systems and processes for dispensing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of said drinking recipient (1), and an apparatus (10) comprising a beverage dispensing arrangement (2) designed for retaining said drinking recipient (1) during operation and for dispensing beverages in a pressurized flow through the base region, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

The invention relates to drinking recipients (1) such as glasses, mugs and the like, comprising flow regulation means (13) in a base region of same and designed so as to provide improved retention, repeatability of use and reliability in said base region, as well as improved flow passage regulation, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar, and so that they simultaneously provide liquid sealing in relation to an injection device upstream thereof. The invention also relates to systems and processes for dispensing drinks, particularly espresso coffee and similar aromatic drinks, comprising at least one type of said drinking recipient (1), and an apparatus (10) comprising a drinks dispensing arrangement (2) designed to retain said drinking recipient (1) during operation and to dispense a pressurised fluid through the base region of same, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a semiautonomous apparatus (1) for preparation and distribution of edible products, such as for example beverages, that presents a subsystem of preparation of edible products based upon portions (2) of edible substances, for example capsules of roasted and ground coffee for preparing coffee of the espresso type, and comprising at least one brewing device (4), and a subsystem of propulsion and locomotion (5), and further presenting a control device (8) provided so that can control said systems and so that the operation of said brewing device (4) and of said propulsion and locomotion means (5) is mutually exclusive, so that said semiautonomous apparatus (1) does not provide edible products while being moved by respective propulsion and locomotion means (5).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé
• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• B60K 1/02 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques comprenant plus d'un moteur électrique
• B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
• B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
• G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
• G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués
• G06V 40/16 - Visages humains, p. ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions
• G07F 13/10 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs avec en même temps distribution de récipients, p. ex. tasse ou autres articles
• G10L 17/00 - Techniques d'identification ou de vérification du locuteur

Abrégé

A semiautonomous apparatus (1) for preparation and distribution of edible products, e.g. beverages, having a subsystem of preparation of edible products based upon portions (2) of edible substances, for example capsule of ground coffee beans for preparing expresso coffee, and comprising at least one brewing device (4), and a subsystem of propulsion and locomotion comprising propulsion and locomotion means (5). The apparatus (1) comprises a casing (3) with a generally parallelepiped, cylindrical shape, or other, that configures a top area that develops at all width and all length at the highest level of said casing (3). The top area comprises a plurality of service regions (31, 32) distributed in coherent manner in the top area of said casing (3). The first service region (31) presents first and second openings (11, 12) for introduction of portions (2) and for discharging beverage in a direction opposite to the gravity force.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 3/025 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant une boutique, une cafétéria ou un étalage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a method for producing a salty edible substance from halophytic plants, the use of and a system for salty edible substances made from halophytic plants, in particular as an ingredient in food in general, including in the production of foodstuffs.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 33/105 - Extraits de plantes, leurs doublons artificiels ou leurs dérivés
• A23L 33/16 - Sels inorganiques, minéraux ou oligo-éléments
• A47G 19/24 - Saupoudreuses pour sel, poivre, sucre ou produits similaires

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a system for preparing aromatic beverages such as tea, comprising an apparatus (1) with a top surface with a recipient placement arrangement (9) designed to receive a preparation fluid recipient (11, 11') and a service region designed to provide space for placement of a plurality of beverage recipients (10, 10'), the height (H) of said apparatus (1) being at least four times less than either of the other two characteristic dimensions (D2, D3) and the top surface has no projections or recesses in an area approximately similar to the area of the base region and larger than the front, rear and side surfaces.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/18 - Appareils dans lesquels du café moulu ou des feuilles de thé sont immergés dans le liquide chaud dans le récipient pour la boisson

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a capsule (1) in a composite material, said capsule (1) being adapted for containing an edible substance, such as for example roasted ground coffee beans, and for being flow through by a pressurized flow with a flow pressure bigger than 4 bar, preferentially bigger than 8 bar, said capsule (1) presenting a container part (11) that is provided in a composite material that includes polymers associated with natural vegetable substances, and that is configured so as to resist to internal pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially of at least 8 bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage

Abrégé

Capsule for preparing edible products, such as for example aromatic beverages, said capsule (1) comprising a container part (11) and a lid part (12), the container part (11) presenting a base wall (111) and a sidewall (112) extending with relation to a central axis (X), and with structural configuration adapted for resisting interior pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially at least 8 bar, the container part provided in a composite substance presenting a composition that includes biopolymers wherein the container part presents reinforcement means including lateral reinforcement means (131) configured so that represent an increase of thickness of the sidewall (112) towards the base wall (111), and base reinforcement means (132) that represent an increase of thickness of the base wall (111) towards the centre of the base wall (111), whereby said reinforcement means (131, 132) are provided as ribs that extend in the interior surface of the container part (11), so that provide a localized increase of the wall thickness of the container part (11), when seen in side cut, said increase of wall thickness generally extending in the downstream direction and to the centre thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a system for distributing edible products, including an apparatus (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as coffee, tea and the like, that includes a first recipient placement arrangement (2) designed to receive a beverage recipient (10, 10') and a second recipient placement arrangement (9) designed to receive a beverage recipient (11, 11'), said first and second recipient placement arrangements (2, 9) being provided at a similar level in said apparatus (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a system of distribution of edible products, comprising an apparatus (1), in particular an apparatus (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, which comprises a receptacle placement arrangement (2) adapted for placement of a receptacle (10, 10') for receiving an edible product, and an apparatus casing (3) and an access arrangement (4) that provides selective access to said receptacle placement arrangement (2), for example for the placement of said receptacle (10, 10'), wherein said apparatus casing (3) and said access arrangement (4) jointly form a coherent geometry, devoid of cavities or projections, at least when said access arrangement (4) is closed.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and methods for distributing edible products, such as for example beverages, in particular a system comprising a product recipient (1, 1'), a recipient placement arrangement (2) associated operationally with an apparatus (3) for distributing edible products that has control means (5) designed to control operation of edible product distribution, said apparatus (3) also having interface means (7) operationally associated with said recipient placement arrangement (2) and designed to provide an input to said control means (5) as a function of handling of said product recipient (1), including a rotational movement thereof about a reference axis (x).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/52 - Mécanismes commandés par un réveil-matin pour les appareils à préparer le café ou le thé

Abrégé

The present invention discloses systems and processes of distribution of edible products, comprising an apparatus (1), in particular an apparatus (1) for preparing beverages, for example aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, which comprises a receptacle placement arrangement (2) adapted for placement of a receptacle (10, 10') for receiving edible product, and an apparatus casing (3) and an access arrangement (4) that provides selective access to said receptacle placement arrangement (2), for example for the placement of said receptacle (10, 10'), wherein said access arrangement (4) is adapted to provide selective access to said receptacle placement arrangement (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre avec de l'eau chaude sous pression d'un liquide avec des moyens mécaniques pour produire la pression
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage distribution system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising a drinking vessel (1, 1'), for example of the glass or cup type, or similar, a beverage discharge arrangement (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), said beverage discharge arrangement (2) being designed so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, on a flow regulation arrangement (12) in the region of the base (11) of said drinking vessel (1, 1') in a direction opposite the force of gravity, wherein said drinking vessel (1, 1') comprises a first vessel part and a second vessel part (11, 12) adapted so that they can be removably retained and so that, in an assembled condition, they provide a fluid connection through a flow passageway (110) that extends in a single direction and in such a way as to confine the beverage flow downstream of flow constrain means (16) and upstream of the entry of the beverage flow into the region of the base wall (111) of the collection space (A).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons
• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table
• B67D 1/06 - Montages ou aménagements des appareils de distribution aux comptoirs de bars ou de boutiques

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage distribution system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising a drinking vessel (1, 1'), for example of the glass or cup type, or similar, a beverage discharge arrangement (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), said beverage discharge arrangement (2) being designed so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, on a flow regulation arrangement (12) in the region of the base (11) of said drinking recipient (1, 1') in a direction opposite the force of gravity, wherein said beverage apparatus (3) further comprises purge means (26) adapted so as to provide the circulation of a purge flow through at least part of said beverage discharge arrangement (2), and optionally also through a drinking vessel (1, 1') operatively engaged thereon.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons
• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table
• B67D 1/06 - Montages ou aménagements des appareils de distribution aux comptoirs de bars ou de boutiques
• A47J 31/60 - Dispositifs de nettoyage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage distribution system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising a drinking vessel (1, 1'), for example of the glass or cup type, or similar, a beverage discharge arrangement (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), said beverage discharge arrangement (2) being designed so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, in a direction opposite to the force of gravity and with a given flow pressure, on flow regulation means (13) in the drinking vessel (1, 1'), wherein said drinking vessel (1, 1') has vessel retention means (17) designed so that said drinking vessels (1, 1') can only be placed on the vessel placement support (22) in one or two predetermined angular extensions in relation to the beverage discharge arrangement (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table
• B67D 1/06 - Montages ou aménagements des appareils de distribution aux comptoirs de bars ou de boutiques
• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a system for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, comprising at least one type of beverage receptacle (1, 1'), for example a cup, mug or similar, a beverage dispensing arrangement (2) associated with a beverage preparation device (3), wherein said beverage dispensing arrangement (2) is designed such that the beverage flow is dispensed through the base region (11) of the beverage receptacle (1, 1'), in a direction opposite to the force of gravity, and is characterized by said beverage receptacle (1, 1') having an interlocking portion (16) which is designed such that said beverage receptacle (1, 1') can be advantageously retained in said beverage dispensing arrangement (2) by simply turning said beverage receptacle (1, 1') from a placement position (I) to a retention position (II), and vice versa.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a semi-autonomous device (1) for preparing and dispensing edible products, for example beverages, having a subsystem for preparing edible products based on portions (2) of edible substances, for example capsules of roasted and ground coffee beans for preparing espresso coffee, and comprising at least one brewing device (4), and a driving and moving subsystem comprising driving and moving means (5), wherein the semi-autonomous device (1) comprises a box (3) generally having the shape of a parallelepiped, cylinder or the like, with a top area extending across its entire width and the entire length of the highest level of the box (3), the top area comprising a plurality of service zones (31, 32) coherently distributed on the top area of the box (3), the first service zone (31) comprising first and second openings (11, 12) through which the portions (2) are introduced and through which the beverages are discharged in a direction opposite to the force of gravity.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07F 13/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a semi-autonomous device (1) for preparing and dispensing edible products, such as beverages, having a subsystem for preparing edible products based on portions (2) of edible substances, for example capsules of roasted and ground coffee beans for preparing espresso coffee, and comprising at least one brewing device (4) and a driving and moving subsystem comprising driving and moving means (5), and further having a control device (8) capable of controlling the subsystems in such a way that the operation of the brewing device (4) and the operation of the driving and moving means (5) are mutually exclusive.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07F 13/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a method for producing an edible substance based on coffee and wine. In particular, the present invention relates to a method that includes adding, inside a container (1), a quantity of a coffee substance (2; 21, 22) to a quantity of a wine substance (3; 31, 32) under a pressure other than atmospheric pressure, preferably higher than the atmospheric pressure, during at least most of a dwelling time, in order to ensure a more effective integration of the characteristic organoleptic properties of wine into the coffee substance (2; 21, 22).

Classes IPC  ?

• A23F 5/02 - Traitement du café vertProduits ainsi obtenus
• A23F 5/14 - Utilisation d'additifs, p. ex. du lait ou du sucreEnrobage
• A23F 5/46 - Arômes de caféHuile de caféAromatisation du café ou de l'extrait de café