Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table
• A47J 31/60 - Dispositifs de nettoyage
• B67D 1/06 - Montages ou aménagements des appareils de distribution aux comptoirs de bars ou de boutiques
• B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage discharge disposition comprising a discharge casing (1) configured so that can be provided in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and frothed milk, whereby said discharge casing (1) presents a milk circulation disposition (2) adapted so as to provide an ergonomic use of a beverage preparation machine, in particular the possibility of dismounting and mounting said milk circulation disposition (2) for periodic cleaning thereof. The present invention further discloses a beverage preparation machine (20) and a process for operating said machine (20), in particular of a respective ergonomic beverage discharge disposition, according to the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

A system for distribution of beverages, such as espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1′), such as a glass, cup or similar, and a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3). The beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of beverage recipient (1, 1′) along a direction opposite to the gravity force. The beverage discharge disposition (2) presents at least two engagement elements (23) arranged in common perimeter alignment and symmetric distribution around said beverage discharge element (21) and provided so that can be moved radially, outwards or inwards, between the open (I) and retention position (II), and vice-versa, by actuation means (25; 251, 252) arranged in centred and symmetric manner with relation to the beverage discharge element (21).

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 31/52 - 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

A machine (1) for preparing beverages and presenting a plurality of beverage concentrate cartridges (2) provided to collect a respective beverage concentrate (3), and a concentrate discharge device (4) adapted so that can interact with each one of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2), whereby said beverage concentrate cartridges (2) are provided so that the beverage concentrate (3) is discharged, from the discharge part (22) of each of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2), directly to the exterior of said machine (1), in particular into a beverage recipient (A) that can be placed on the discharge zone of a service disposition (11), without touching in any other part of the machine (1). Also, a process for preparing beverages based upon the machine (1) for preparing beverages.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/41 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé d'ingrédients liquides
• 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
• B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression

Abrégé

A system for distribution of beverages, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1′), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of beverage recipient (1, 1′) along a direction opposite to the gravity force. The beverage recipient (1, 1′) presents a flux constrain element (13) downstream of said flow regulation disposition (12) and adapted so that provides more advantageous conditions of beverage discharge, in particular of espresso coffee and other aromatic beverages, to the interior of said beverage recipient (1, 1′).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

A capsule (1) having at least one first construction element (2) configured in a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) configured in a lid-like shape, adapted so as to contain an individual portion of an edible substance. The second construction element (3) presents a passageway wall (4) provided as a recess region and surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41) provided as a reduction of thickness in the upstream side and downstream side of said passageway wall (4). The capsule is used with an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) presenting injection means (13) adapted so that exert a mechanic pressure upon the passageway wall (4) on a region of the passageway wall (4) opposite to the region of weakened material region (41).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• 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 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé

Abrégé

The present invention discloses an apparatus (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, from the brewing of a single portion (2) of a respective edible substance, whereby said apparatus (1) comprises a portion collection disposition (3) adapted for collecting said single portion (2) of edible substance and a beverage discharge (5), and is advantageously configured so as to simplify the actuation of respective portion collection disposition (3), and to be operated in portable manner, for example in the form of a compact apparatus, recipient, or transported, for example in the form of backpack, or trolley, along a given distance autonomously relative to external energy sources. The present invention further discloses a process for distribution of beverages by means of a beverage preparation apparatus.

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 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons
• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à thé

Abrégé

A beverage discharge disposition for frothing a liquid food product such as milk and comprising a discharge casing (1) configured for provision in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20). The beverage discharge disposition comprises an air valve (10) adapted to provide better milk frothing conditions and including an ambient air admission, an air flow constrain element (19) adapted to provide variations of a passageway section (18) of ambient air flow, an air flux discharge wall (17) provided downstream of the air flow constrain element (19), and a discharge chamber provided upstream of the air flux discharge wall (17).

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
• A47J 31/60 - Dispositifs de nettoyage

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as for example espresso type coffee, comprising a machine casing (2) that presents at least one first access element (21) on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there are the fluid pressurization means (5), preferentially also a second element access (22) also on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there is provided a milk frothing device (9), thereby enabling its removal for periodic cleaning in ergonomic manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/10 - Appareils à préparer le café, dans lesquels le récipient où se fait l'infusion est placé au-dessus ou dans la partie supérieure des récipients pour la boissonPercolateurs
• A47J 31/42 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens incorporés pour moudre ou torréfier le café
• 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 a capsule (1) presenting at least one first construction element (2) configured in a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) configured in a lid-like shape, adapted so as to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, whereby said second construction element (3) presents a passageway wall (4) that is surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41) provided as a reduction of thickness in at least one of the upstream and downstream sides of said passageway wall (4), and that presents a projection element (7) adapted so that can be actuated mechanically. The present invention further refers to a system for preparing edible products including a capsule (1), an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) presenting injection means (13) adapted so that exert a mechanic pressure upon the passageway wall (4) on a region of the passageway wall (4) opposite to the region of weakened material region (41).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/80 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour produits comestibles sous forme liquide, semi-liquide, plastique ou pâteuse pour lait
• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé

Abrégé

A machine (1) for preparing beverages comprising a machine casing (2) and discharge (7) including a discharge casing (71) with an opening (72) confined by a side wall (73) and a base wall (74) that includes at least one discharge passageway (75) disposed on a side opposite to the opening (72). The discharge casing (71) comprises retention elements (76) arranged in substantially mutually opposite positions on the perimeter region of the casing opening (72), whereby the retention elements (76) provide a removable retention along a vertical longitudinal plane of said discharge casing (71) on the machine casing (2). Thus, the opening (72) is confined above by a downwards oriented portion of said machine casing (2) when retained thereon by said retention elements (76). The retention elements (76) are adapted to provide retention on the machine casing (2) and release therefrom by manual actuation thereof without requiring the use of tools.

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

Abrégé

A system (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, having at least one type of brewing device (2), at least one beverage discharge disposition (3) that provides beverage discharge in a direction opposite that of the gravity force, and at least one type of beverage recipient (4), for example of the type glass, cup or similar. The system (1) presents at least one introduction opening (8) configured for the introduction of portions (7) of edible substance, arranged next to said beverage discharge disposition (3), so that both are accessible on a common exterior surface of the apparatus casing (6) of said beverage preparation apparatus (5). Also, a process for preparing beverages having a step of confirmation the correct placement of a beverage recipient (4) engaged in said beverage discharge disposition (3) and display of corresponding information.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/24 - Appareils à préparer le café dans lesquels l'eau chaude passe sous pression à travers le filtre
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table

Abrégé

A beverage discharge disposition comprising a discharge casing (1) configured so that can be provided in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and frothed milk, whereby said discharge casing (1) presents a milk circulation disposition (2) that is characterized in that presents a simple and compact construction adapted so that can be attached in removable manner to an attached part of said discharge casing (1) and to provide an ergonomic use of said beverage preparation machine (20). Also, a beverage preparation machine (20) presenting an optimized beverage discharge disposition according to the present invention.

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

Abrégé

A brewing device (1) adapted for the preparation of beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, by mixing a pressurized flow with an edible substance contained in a capsule (2). The brewing device (1) comprises a force transmission disposition (3), an injection disposition (4) presenting capsule side supports (41), a collection disposition (5) presenting a collection chamber (51) and a structural disposition (6). The collection chamber (51) is adapted so that the capsule side supports (41) keep engagement of the capsule (2) when the capsule is introduced the furthest into the collection chamber (51), so that the capsule (2) can be pulled upstream, out of the collection chamber (51), driven by the opening movement of the brewing device (1) from a closed position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du 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 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à thé

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a machine (1) for preparing beverages and presenting a plurality of beverage concentrate cartridges (2) provided so that can collect a respective beverage concentrate (3), and a concentrate discharge device (4) adapted so that can interact with each one of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2), without using fluid connections between the exit parts (22) of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2) and a service disposition (11) of the machine that comprises a discharge zone where there can be placed a beverage recipient. The present invention further refers to a process for preparing beverages based upon a machine (1) for preparing beverages of the type of the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/41 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé d'ingrédients liquides

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a brewing device (1) adapted for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, by means of mixing a pressurized flow with an edible substance contained in a capsule (2). Said brewing device (1) comprises a force transmission disposition (3), an injection disposition (4), a collection disposition (5) and a structural disposition (6), as well as a base support (7) provided on the downwards-oriented side of said injection disposition (4) and projecting beyond thereof so as to provide support to a downwards-oriented part of said capsule (2), whereby said base support (7) is provided so that can be moved together with said injection disposition (4), and moved relative thereto.

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 discloses an edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function, as well as edible products (2) presenting a portion of edible substance (3) and said edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance (2). The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) presenting said edible coating (1), as well as use of said system of edible products (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• A23P 20/10 - Revêtement avec des produits de revêtement comestibles, p. ex. avec des huiles ou des graisses
• C09D 105/00 - Compositions de revêtement à base de polysaccharides ou de leurs dérivés, non prévues dans les groupes ou
• A23F 5/14 - Utilisation d'additifs, p. ex. du lait ou du sucreEnrobage
• A23L 29/206 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des agents gélifiants ou épaississants d'origine végétale
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a beverage-dispensing system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage receptacle (1, 1'), for example of the tumbler, cup or similar type, a beverage-discharge arrangement (2) operationally associated with a beverage-preparation device (3), said beverage-discharge arrangement (2) being provided such that, at a specific stream pressure, the beverage-discharge stream arrives at a stream-regulation arrangement (12) in the region of the base (11) of the beverage receptacle (1, 1') following a direction that is the opposite of that of gravity, the system being characterized by said beverage receptacle (1, 1') having a stream-restriction element (13) downstream of said flow-regulation arrangement (12) and adapted such that it provides more advantageous conditions for the discharge of beverages, in particular for espresso coffee and other aromatic beverages, to the interior of said beverage receptacle (1, 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

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a beverage-dispensing system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage receptacle (1, 1'), for example of the tumbler, cup or similar type, a beverage-discharge arrangement (2) operationally associated with a beverage-preparation device (3), said beverage-discharge arrangement (2) being provided such that, at a specific stream pressure, the beverage-discharge stream arrives at a stream-regulation arrangement (12) in the region of the base (11) of the beverage receptacle (1, 1') following a direction that is the opposite of that of gravity, the system being characterized by said beverage-discharge arrangement (2) having at least two gear elements (23) arranged in a common perimeter alignment and in a symmetrical distribution around said beverage-discharge element (21) and provided such that they may be moved radially outwards or inwards between said open (I) and retention (II) positions, and vice versa, by actuation means (25; 251, 252) arranged in a centred and symmetrical manner relative to said beverage-discharge element (21).

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

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a device (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and the like, by extraction of an individual portion (2) of a respective edible substance, said device (1) comprising a portion collection arrangement (3) designed to collect said individual portion (2) of an edible substance and a beverage discharge (5), and is advantageously designed to simplify actuation of the respective portion collection arrangement (3), and to be operated portably, for example in the form of a compact device or recipient, or transported, for example in the form of a rucksack or trolley along a given route without needing to be connected to an external energy source. The present invention also discloses a method for dispensing beverages using said beverage dispensing device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à 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 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a device (1) for preparing beverages, particularly aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee, inter alia, by extracting an individual portion (2) of a respective edible substance, wherein said device (1) comprises a portion retrieving arrangement (3) configured for retrieving said individual portion (2) of edible substance and a beverage discharger (5), and is advantageously configured such that activation of the respective portion retrieving arrangement (3) is simplified and that it can be portably operated, for example, in the form of a compact receptacle device, or transported, for example, in the form of a backpack, or trolley, along a specific path with relative autonomy from external sources of energy. The present invention also discloses a method for dispensing beverages using said device for preparing beverages.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à 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 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé

Abrégé

The present invention discloses an arrangement (1) for dispensing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and the like, by extraction of a respective edible substance, said arrangement (1) comprising a portion collection arrangement (5) designed to collect an individual portion of an edible substance and a beverage discharge (4), and is advantageously designed to be safe and to be actuated manually while being operated portably. The present invention also discloses a beverage dispensing system, in particular a system provided with stand-alone power to enable same to be transported and operated simultaneously, including fluid supply means (11) connected fluidically upstream of said beverage dispensing device (1). The present invention also discloses a method for dispensing beverages using the aforementioned beverage dispensing system.

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

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a capsule (1) comprising at least a first structural element (2) in the form of a container and a second structural element (3) in the form of a cover, designed to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, wherein the second structural element (3) comprises a passage wall (4) surrounded over at least most of its periphery by a weakened material zone (41) with a reduced thickness upstream and downstream of the passage wall (4). The present invention further relates to a system for preparing edible products, including a capsule (1), a device for preparing edible products, the device comprising at least one brewing device (10) with injection means (13) designed to apply a mechanical pressure to the passage wall in a zone of the passage wall (4) opposite the weakened material zone (41) with a reduced thickness.

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 relates to a capsule (1) having at least a first structural element (2) configured as a container and a second structural element (3) configured as a cover, which are provided in order to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, said second structural element (3) having a through-passage wall (4) encircled over at least the greater part of the respective perimeter by a region of weakened material (41), and further having a recess arrangement (5) and an insert region (6) which are designed so as to provide better retention of the capsule (1) and sealing of the pressurized flow up inside an extraction device (10). The present invention also relates to a system for preparing edible products that includes a capsule (1), an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one extraction device (10) having a meshing element (15) designed to mesh with said recess region (5) in such a manner as to retain said capsule (1) relative to a sealing element (14) provided so as to lie against said insert region (6).

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 machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as, for example, espresso coffee, which comprises a machine casing (2) and discharge means (7) including a discharge casing (71) which has a respective casing opening (72) confined by a lateral wall (73) and by a base wall (74) which includes at least one and preferably two discharge passages (75) arranged on a side opposite said casing opening (72), said discharge casing (71) comprising retention elements (76) preferably arranged in mutually opposite positions in the perimeter region of said casing opening (72), said retention elements (76) being designed so as to provide removable retention along a vertical longitudinal plane of said discharge casing (71) on said machine casing (2), such that said casing opening (72) is confined above by a down-facing portion of said machine casing (2) when the latter is retained by said retention elements (76), said retention elements (76) being designed so that they are able to provide retention on said machine casing (2) and release of the latter by means of manual actuation of said elements, without requiring the use of tools for this purpose.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a capsule (1) comprising at least a first structural element (2) in the form of a container and a second structural element (3) in the form of a cover, designed to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, wherein the second structural element (3) comprises a passage wall (4) designed as a recessed zone and surrounded over at least most of its periphery by a weakened material zone (41) with a reduced thickness at least upstream and downstream of the passage wall (4). The present invention further relates to a system for preparing edible products, including a capsule (1), a device for preparing edible products, the device comprising at least one brewing device (10) with injection means (13) designed to apply a mechanical pressure to the passage wall in a zone of the passage wall (4) opposite the weakened material zone (41) with a reduced thickness.

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 relates to a capsule (1) comprising at least a first structural element (2) in the form of a container and a second structural element (3) in the form of a cover, designed to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, wherein the second structural element (3) comprises a passage wall (4) surrounded over at least most of its periphery by a weakened material zone (41) with a reduced thickness at least upstream and downstream of the passage wall (4), and comprises a projecting element (7) designed to be actuated mechanically. The present invention further relates to a system for preparing edible products, including a capsule (1), a device for preparing edible products, the device comprising at least one brewing device (10) with injection means (13) designed to apply a mechanical pressure to the passage wall in a region of the passage wall (4) opposite the weakened material zone (41) with a reduced thickness.

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 relates to a capsule (1) comprising at least a first structural element (2) in the form of a container and a second structural element (3) in the form of a cover, designed to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, wherein the second structural element (3) comprises a wall with a passage (4) surrounded over at least mots of its periphery by a weakened material zone (41), and further comprises an intercalated zone (6) designed to provide a seat for a sealing element (14) of a brewing device (10), thus better sealing the upstream pressurized flow inside the brewing device. The present invention further relates to a system for preparing edible products, including a capsule (1), a device for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) with a sealing element (14) designed to seal the pressurized flow upstream of the capsule (1) within a zone in the vicinity of the injection means (13) of the brewing device (10).

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 relates to a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as, for example, espresso coffee, which comprises a machine casing (2) that has at least a first access element (21) on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), designed so as to provide access to the interior region where the fluid-pressurization means (5) are located, and preferably also a second access element (22) likewise on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), designed so as to provide access to the interior region where a foamed-milk-preparation device (9) is located, thereby allowing ergonomic removal of same for periodic cleaning.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/42 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens incorporés pour moudre ou torréfier le café

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage-dispensing arrangement configured so that it may be provided on the front area of a beverage-preparation machine (20), offering the option of supplying milk and emulsified milk, said beverage-dispensing arrangement having an air valve (10) adapted so as to provide enhanced milk-emulsifying conditions, specifically by means of an air valve (10) having a particular characteristic dimension (d) of a respective dispensing passage (18). The present invention further relates to a beverage-preparation machine (20) that comprises a beverage-dispensing arrangement according to the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage-dispensing arrangement comprising a dispensing housing (1) configured such that it can be provided in the front region of a beverage-preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and emulsified milk, said dispensing housing (1) having a milk-circulation arrangement (2) designed to allow ergonomic use of a beverage-preparation machine, in particular the possibility of disassembling and assembling said milk-circulation arrangement (2) for periodic cleaning. The present invention further discloses a beverage-preparation machine (20) and a method for operating said machine (20), in particular a corresponding ergonomic dispensing arrangement according to the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing device comprising a dispensing container (1) designed to be mounted on the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and emulsified milk, wherein the dispensing container (1) has a milk circulation device (2) characterised by a simple and compact design that can be removably attached to a fixed part of the dispensing container (1) and provide an ergonomical use of the beverage preparation machine (20). The present invention further discloses a beverage preparation machine (20) having a dispensing device optimised according to the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage-dispensing arrangement comprising a dispensing housing (1) configured such that it can be provided in the front region with a beverage-preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and emulsified milk, said dispensing housing (1) having a milk-entry arrangement (2) adapted so as to allow ergonomic use of a beverage-preparation machine (20), in particular with means (3) for selecting a milk stream that is the most ergonomic to use. The present invention further discloses a beverage-preparation machine (20) and a method for operating said machine (20), in particular of a respective ergonomic dispensing arrangement, according to the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a supply cartridge (1) comprising a package casing (11) and a support (2) of single portions, provided as a strip-like support, or similar, presenting a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as for example coffee, disposed successively along a respective longitudinal direction. In particular, the cartridge (1) according to the present invention includes a support (2) of single portions adapted so that provides a more efficient and reliable movement of said support (2) of single portions out of said package casing (11). The present invention further refers to a machine (10) for preparing beverages, adapted for using a supply cartridge (1), as well as to a process of preparing beverages based upon a machine (10) for preparing beverages 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
• B65D 75/42 - Chaînes de paquets reliés entre eux

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a supply cartridge (1) comprising a package casing (11) adapted for housing a support (2) of single portions, provided as a strip-like flexible support, or similar, and presenting a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as for example coffee, disposed successively along a respective longitudinal direction. In particular, the supply cartridge (1) according to the present invention comprises a package casing (11) that presents an exit open adapted so that provided a more efficient and reliable displacement of said support (2) of single portions out of said package casing (11). The present invention further refers to a system of supply cartridges comprising at least two types of supply cartridges (1, 1′), as well as to a process for preparing beverages in a machine (10) for preparing beverages 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
• 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
• A23F 5/24 - Extraction du caféExtraits de caféFabrication du café instantané

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a system (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and the like, comprising at least one type of extraction device (2), at least one beverage discharge arrangement (3) which discharges the beverage in the opposite direction to the force of gravity, and at least one type of beverage container (4), for example a goblet, cup or the like, wherein the system (1) has at least one inlet opening (8) designed for introducing portions (7) of edible substance and arranged next to the beverage discharge arrangement (3), such that both are accessible in a common outer surface of the housing (6) of the appliance (5) for preparing beverages. The present invention further discloses a method for preparing beverages, characterised in that it includes a step for confirming that the beverage container (4) has been placed in correct engagement with the beverage discharge arrangement (3) and for displaying the corresponding information.

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

Abrégé

A machine (1) for preparing aromatic beverages by means of extraction of a respective substance, such as espresso coffee and similar, that comprises at least one extraction device (3) adapted for extracting an single dose of said substance provided in a package (2), for example in the form of a substantially rigid capsule or substantially flexible pod, and a previous opening disposition (5) disposed upstream of the extraction device (3) and adapted to provide passageways (53) in the single dose packages (2) before the latter are supplied to the extraction device (3). A process for preparing beverages with anticipated opening of a package (2) by means of the previous opening disposition (5) disposed upstream of the extraction device (3).

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

A machine (1) and process for preparing aromatic beverages by means of extraction, such as espresso coffee and similar, and adapted to supply a support (21) of single portions, comprising a plurality of single dose portions (22), to at least one extraction device (3) by means of an actuation device (6) disposed upstream of the extraction device (3) and comprising an actuation element (61) provided so that it can move the support (21) of single portions by means of rotation. In particular, the actuation device (6) further comprises a back-pressure element (62) that exerts a back-pressure upon the support (21) of single portions in the direction of the perimeter actuation surface (63), thereby providing greater operation reliability in the supply of the single dose portions (22) to an extraction device (3).

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 a machine (1) for preparing beverages, having a plurality of beverage concentrate cartridges (2) provided to contain respective beverage concentrates (3), and a concentrate discharge device (4) designed to interact with each of the beverage concentrate cartridges (2), the beverage concentrate cartridges (2) being provided in such a way that the beverage concentrate (3) is discharged directly from the discharge part (22) of each of the concentrate cartridges (2) into the outside of the machine (1), in particular into a beverage container (A) that can be placed in the discharge zone of a serving arrangement (11), without any contact with any other part of the machine (1). The present invention further relates to a method for preparing beverages using a machine (1) for preparing beverages of the type described in the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
• A47J 31/41 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé d'ingrédients liquides

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a machine (1) for preparing beverages and presenting a plurality of beverage concentrate cartridges (2) provided, so that can collect a respective beverage concentrate (3), and a concentrate discharge device (4) adapted so that can interact with each one of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2), without using fluid connections between the exit parts (22) of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2) and a service disposition (11) of the machine that comprises a discharge zone where there can be placed a beverage recipient. The present invention further refers to a process for preparing beverages based upon a machine (1) for preparing beverages of the type of the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
• A47J 31/41 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé d'ingrédients liquides

Abrégé

The present invention discloses an extraction device (1) suitable for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and the like, by mixing a stream under pressure with the edible substance (2). The extraction device (1) comprises force transmission means (3), injection means (4) with lateral capsule supports (41), a collector means (5) with a collector chamber (51) and a structural arrangement (6), wherein the collector chamber (51) is designed for the lateral capsule supports (41) to mesh with the capsule (2) when the capsule is fully introduced into the collector chamber (51), allowing the capsule (2) to be pulled upwards, out of the collector chamber (51), when the lateral supports are actuated by the opening motion of the extraction device (1) away from its closed position.

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 an extraction device (1) suitable for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and the like, by mixing a stream under pressure with the edible substance (2). The extraction device (1) comprises a force transmission means (3), an injection means (4), a collector means (5) and a structural arrangement (6), as well as a base support (7) arranged on the underside of the injection means (4) and protruding beyond same to provide a support to a downward facing part of the capsule (2), the base support (7) being movable together with the injection means (4) and moved relatively thereto.

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

A machine for preparing aromatic beverages by extraction, such as espresso coffee and similar beverages. The machine comprises at least one optimized beverage discharge disposition, in particular presenting a first and second flow sections separated by a throttling section that configures a double deflection of the prevailing flow direction, so that it provides a streamlining of the discharge flow.

Classes IPC  ?

• 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
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses an edible coating (1) designed to provide at least one passive or active function, and edible products (2) having an edible substance portion (3) and the edible coating (1) designed to provide said edible substance portion (2) with at least one passive or active function. The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) provided with said edible coating (1), and a use of the system of edible products (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• A23F 5/14 - Utilisation d'additifs, p. ex. du lait ou du sucreEnrobage
• A23P 20/10 - Revêtement avec des produits de revêtement comestibles, p. ex. avec des huiles ou des graisses

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a coffee-derived edible component (1) designed to compose edible products (2) having an edible substance portion (3), the edible component (1) being further designed to provide the edible substance portion (2) with at least one passive or active function and to include at least one compound selected from the group of polysaccharides and chlorogenic acids that can be extracted from coffee or a derivative thereof. The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) comprising the edible component (1), and a use of the system of edible products (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• A23F 5/14 - Utilisation d'additifs, p. ex. du lait ou du sucreEnrobage
• A23P 20/10 - Revêtement avec des produits de revêtement comestibles, p. ex. avec des huiles ou des graisses

Produits et services

Apparatus for making beverages, namely, electric coffee makers and electric tea pots; electric coffee machines, coffee pots and percolators; apparatus for heating and cooking, namely, food steamers, electric heaters; apparatus for heating milk and for frothing milk, namely, electric milk heating and frothing machines that are part of or for use with coffee- or tea-making machines; structural parts therefor for all the aforesaid goods Coffee, coffee extracts, coffee-based preparations, namely, coffee-based beverages and coffee beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations and beverages made from artificial coffee, namely, artificial coffee-based beverages; coffee substitutes, namely, chicory, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations, namely, tea-based beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations, namely, cocoa-based ingredient in confectionery products and cocoa-based beverages; chocolate and chocolate-based preparations, namely, chocolate-based fillings for cakes and pies and chocolate-based beverages; all the aforesaid goods presented and/or distributed in capsules, pastilles and/or other types of packaging, in particular sachets; chocolate products, namely, chocolate confections, chocolate-covered raisins; pralines, sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; confectionary, namely, sweets, chewing-gum, not for medical purposes, and candy; confectionery sugar

Abrégé

A supply cartridge (1) comprises a package casing (11) and a ribbon-like or similar support (2) of a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as coffee, disposed successively in the longitudinal direction of the support. In particular, the package (1) according to the present invention has a support (2) for single doses designed to allow a more efficient and reliable movement of said support (2) for single doses out of said package casing (11). The present invention further relates to a beverage preparation machine (10) suitable for using such a supply cartridge (1), as well as to a process for preparing beverages using a beverage preparation machine (10) of the type defined in the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 75/42 - Chaînes de paquets reliés entre eux
• B65D 75/52 - Paquets comportant des objets ou matériaux partiellement ou complètement enfermés dans des bandelettes, des feuilles, des flans, des tubes ou des bandes en matériau souple mince, p. ex. dans des enveloppes pliées Détails
• B65D 77/02 - Objets enveloppés enfermés dans des réceptacles rigides ou semi-rigides
• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• 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 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons
• B65B 29/02 - Emballage de substances, p. ex. du thé, qui doivent infuser dans l'emballage

Abrégé

A supply cartridge (1) comprises a support (2) of single portions, provided as a flexible ribbon-like support or the like, and having a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as coffee, disposed successively in the longitudinal direction of the support. In particular, said support (2) of single portions has a plurality of holes (25) designed to provide a binary code for recognition by a beverage preparation machine (10) of a set of parameters associated with said supply cartridge (1). The present invention further relates to a beverage preparation machine (10) suitable for using a supply cartridge (1), including code reading means (7) in functional connection with a control device (8) of said machine (10), as well as to a process for preparing beverages using a beverage preparation machine (10) of the type defined in the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 75/32 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex. par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage une ou les deux feuilles ou flans étant renfoncés pour épouser la forme du contenu
• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a supply cartridge (1) for single portions, comprising a package casing (11) designed for housing a support (2) of single portions, provided as a ribbon-like flexible support, or similar, and having a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as coffee, disposed successively in the longitudinal direction of the support. In particular, the supply cartridge (1) according to the present invention comprises a package casing (11) having an exit designed to allow said support (2) of single portions to be moved out of said package casing (11) in a more efficient and reliable manner. The present invention further relates to a system (10) of supply cartridges comprising at least two types of supply cartridges (1, 1'), as well as to a process for preparing beverages in a beverage preparation machine (10) of the type defined in the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• B65D 81/00 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu
• B65D 81/03 - Enveloppes ou emballages souples avec des propriétés d'amortissement des chocs, p. ex. feuilles avec des bulles incorporées

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a machine (1) for preparinci aromatic beverages by means of extraction, such as espresso coffee and similar, and adapted to supply a support (21; of single portions, comprising a plurality of single dose portions (22), to at least one extraction device (3) by means of an actuation device (6) disposed upstream of said extraction device (3) and comprising an actuation element (61) provided so that it can move said support (21) of single portions by means of rotation. In particular, said actuation device (6) further comprises a back-pressure element (62) that exerts a back¬ pressure upon said support (21} of single portions in the direction of said perimeter actuation surface (63), thereby providing greater operation reliability in the supply of said single dose portions {22} to an extraction device (3). The present invention further refers to a process of preparation of beverages based upon a machine il) for preparing beverages 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 relates to a machine (1) for preparing aromatic beverages by means of extraction of a respective substance, such as espresso coffee and similar, that is characterized in that it comprises at least one extraction device (3) adapted for extracting an single dose of said substance provided in a package (2), for example in the form of a substantially rigid capsule or substantially flexible pod, and a previous opening disposition (5) disposed upstream of said extraction device (3) and adapted to provide passageways (53) in said single dose packages (2) before the latter are supplied to said extraction device (3). The present invention further discloses a process for preparing beverages with anticipated opening of a package (2) by means of said previous opening disposition (5) disposed upstream of said extraction device (3).

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 discloses a machine (1) adapted for preparing aromatic beverages by means of extraction, such as espresso coffee and similar, that is characterized in that it comprises at least one optimized beverage discharge disposition (5), in particular presenting a first and second flow sections (51, 52) separated by a throttling section (53) that configures a double deflection of the prevailing flow direction, so that it provides a streamlining of the discharge flow.

Classes IPC  ?

• 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
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a machine (1) for preparing beverages, for example espresso type coffee, tea and the like, by extraction from individual portion containers of respective aromatic substances. The beverage preparation machine (1) comprises a machine body (2) and supplies the beverages through at least one corresponding beverage discharge (3) provided at a certain height above a support (4) for containers. The beverage preparation machine (1) is characterised in that it comprises a support (4) for containers which is designed in such a way that at least part of the support can be rotated about a vertical axis centred with respect to the width of the support (4) for containers, thus providing a more robust construction and allowing containers of different heights to be used more easily. The present invention further relates to a method for using said support for containers.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an extraction device (1) for use in beverage preparation machines, for example espresso type coffee, tea and the like, by extraction from individual portion containers (2) of at least one respective aromatic substance. Said extraction device (1) is characterised by a structure having two adjacent chamber parts (11, 12) with telescopic interaction, designed to be actuated by more user-friendly actuation motions, including the perception of the end position of each motion, with the result of an ergonomic usage and a particularly simple and compact design. The present invention further relates to a method for operating said extraction device (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

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an extraction device (1) for preparing beverages, for example espresso type coffee, tea and the like, by extraction from individual portion containers (2) of respective aromatic substances. The extraction device (1) is characterised in that it comprises two interacting, telescopic-like parts (11, 12), with the result of providing a particularly simple structure, compact and with fewer components with a short path of movement. The present invention further relates to a beverage preparation system (20) including said extraction device (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

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a beverage preparation machine (1), for example an espresso type coffee preparation machine, based on the use of portion containers (2). This beverage preparation machine (1) is characterised by a particularly compact design that is easy to handle and transport. The present invention further relates to a system (10) including at least two beverage preparation machines (1, 1') having different structures and/or dimensions, but which all having the same compact design aspects and/or compact components.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a beverage-preparation machine (1) such as, for example, a machine for preparing espresso coffee and similar beverages by means of extraction from an individual-portion package (2). Said beverage-preparation machine (1) is distinguished by its structural parts (41, 42) being configured in such a manner as to be capable of being produced by less costly fabrication means and of being assembled in a simpler manner. The present invention further relates to an optimized method for producing beverage-preparation machines, including forming of the structural parts (4) and the assembly of these and of functional parts of the machine.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a machine (1) for preparing beverages, such as an espresso coffee machine for example, adapted to use portion packs (2) containing at least a respective aromatic substance. Said machine (1) for preparing beverages has a particularly compact design, and is characterized in that it includes a collection container (43) for collecting said packs (2) after extraction of same, dimensioned to maximize the collection capacity in relation to volume. Furthermore, said collection container (43) is also designed to enable any waste liquid collected to be poured away before the portion packs (2) are removed.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a beverage-preparation machine (1) such as, for example, a machine for preparing espresso coffee and the like. Said beverage-preparation machine (1) is distinguished by a structure that involves a smaller number of machine structural parts (41, 42) and an optimized configuration of those parts, resulting in a beverage-preparation machine (1) of particularly simple structure in terms of structural parts and one which is compact in terms of the respective proportions. The present invention also relates to a system for beverage-preparation machines (1, 1'), comprising different structural and functional options for said machines (1, 1').

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a portion package (1) for preparing edible products, comprising two structural elements (3, 4) suitable for letting a flow of fluid under pressure in and out, respectively, and at least one outer envelope layer (31, 41) provided with a plurality of weakened material zones (51, 61) arranged into groups, so as to improve the interaction of the flow of fluid under pressure with the portion package (1), more effectively producing a beverage of better quality, without requiring means for perforating the outer envelope layer of the package. The present invention also relates to a beverage preparation system (20) including at least one beverage preparation machine (10) comprising at least one extraction device (8) and at least two types of portion packages (1'a, 1'b) having similar design and dimensions, but suitable for different types of beverages or for a single beverage having different characteristics.

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 relates to a portion package (1) for preparing edible products, characterised in that it comprises two structural elements (3, 4) suitable for letting a flow of fluid under pressure in and out, respectively, and having respective outer enveloping layers (31, 41) having essentially the same shape and dimensions, as well as weakened material zones (51, 61) having a different shape and/or density, thus simplifying the structure and improving the interaction with the upstream flow of fluid under pressure, respectively, more effectively producing a beverage of better quality, without requiring means for perforating the package envelope. The present invention further relates to a system for preparing beverages, including espresso coffee, tea and the like, comprising said portion package (1), a beverage preparation machine (10) having at least one extraction device (7) designed to inject a flow of fluid under pressure into the portion package (1) and to collect a beverage flow from the package, and to a method for preparing beverages involving said portion package (1).

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 relates to a capsule (1) for an edible product, having at least one first structural element (2) designed as a container, and a second structural element (3) designed as a lid, sized to contain a dose (4) of at least one edible substance, the second structural element (3) having a plurality of structural reinforcement elements (31) that improve mechanical engagement with the first structural element (2), reduce the amount of material required and energy consumption during processing, namely when used to prepare aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee, tea and the like. The present invention further relates to a method for using said capsule (1), including for the preparation of aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee, tea and the like.

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 relates to a capsule (1) having at least one first structural element (2) designed as a container, and a second structural element (3) designed as a lid, sized to contain a dose (4) of at least one edible substance, the second structural element (3) having at least one engagement recess (8) for additional locking engagement with the capsule (1), the capsule being structurally reinforced in order to resist pressure stresses inside a corresponding extraction device (5). The present invention further relates to a beverage preparation system comprising at least one capsule (1), at least one beverage preparation machine (10) comprising at least one extraction device (5) with fastening elements (9) suitable for engaging in a locking manner said engagement recess (8), and to a method for operating the beverage production system.

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 machine (1) for preparing aromatic beverages, such as expresso coffee, having a plurality of electric energy consumers (2), at least one internal energy source (3), connection means for connecting to at least one external energy source (4) and an energy management device (5) that monitors low-voltage operation of the machine, both when the machine is connected to an external energy source (4) and when it is not thus connected. The present invention further discloses a method for operating a beverage preparation machine (1) provided with low-voltage operation means when the machine is supplied with electric energy by an internal and/or external energy source (3, 4).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as expresso coffee, tea and the like, with minimum energy requirements. For that purpose, the machine (1) comprises an energy management device that performs an objective function type control routine that aims at least at minimising the total energy used in each beverage extraction cycle. In particular, the machine (1) according to the present invention makes it possible to prepare a plurality of expresso coffees in an autonomous manner, that is to say, using at least one internal energy source (3), such as batteries or the like. The present invention further discloses a method for operating a machine (1) for preparing beverages by means of an energy management device (5) that optimises energy requirements of the machine in order to maximise the service capacity of the at least one internal energy source (3).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons
• A47J 31/56 - Bouilloires à commande du niveau de l'eauBouilloires à commande de la température
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a beverage preparation machine (1), in particular for aromatic beverages such as expresso coffee, with a machine chassis (2), a fluid supply tank (3), at least one extraction device (4), fluid heating means (5) and energy storage means (6), the energy storage means (6) being arranged in the machine chassis (2) and sized such as to optimize the overall balance of the machine (1), in particular in order to make it easily portable, and to optimize the thermal conditioning of the energy storage means (6) in order to increase their operational efficiency.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a beverage preparation machine (1), such as for example espresso coffee, in general, and to an integrated use interface (7) of said beverage preparation machine (1), in particular. Said integrated use interface (7) is provided as an element configured in such a way as best adjusted to the human hand and combines beverage discharge means (5) and actuation means (6), such that it provides at least the actuation of each beverage preparation cycle and the regulation of the height of the beverage discharge (5). The present invention further refers to a process for operating a beverage preparation machine (1) presenting an integrated use interface (7) according to the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a machine (1) for the preparation of beverages, notably aromatic beverages by means of extraction such as espresso coffee and similar, characterized by comprising at least one multifunctional interface (7) presenting at least two actuation elements (71, 72) developing successively along a longitudinal axis (L) thereof and adapted so as to provide at least two actuation modes associated with at least one, preferentially all of the operation parameters provided by the machine (1) for controlling the beverage preparation process in an ergonomic way for the user. The present invention further discloses a process for operating a beverage preparation machine (1) according to the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a capsule containing at least one aromatic substance for producing a beverage by means of its crossing by a pressurized fluid flow, and having at least one controlled opening element retained in a removable manner at least in one zone of the capsule facing the flow upstream and/or downstream. Said controlled opening element, by means of applying at least one certain actuation force exerted by a respective extraction device, may be displaced in at least linear or rotating fashion from an initial retaining position, that produces the airtight closure of the capsule, to at least one following position, thereby releasing at least one section of flow passageway of previously defined configuration and dimension in view of an optimized flow distribution inside said capsule.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• 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
• A23F 3/16 - Extraction du théExtraits de théTraitement de l'extrait de théPréparation du thé instantané
• A23F 5/24 - Extraction du caféExtraits de caféFabrication du café instantané

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a system (10) for preparation of beverages by means of extraction of a respective edible substance and including at least one system module (1) with the possibility of storage and successive supply of a plurality of individual doses (5) of said edible substance provided in a conduction support ( 4 ) in form of band or similar, to a respective extraction device (2). Said system module (1) comprises at least one storage means (3) adapted so as to house said conduction support ( 4 ) of individual doses ( 5 ), whereby the latter is actuated by respective actuation means (7) and disposed relative to these in advantageous manner in terms of a reliable, efficient and flexible use of an extraction device (2) of aromatic beverages, in particular in view of a professional use thereof. The present invention further refers to a process for the operation of a system (10) for preparation of beverages according to 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 31/00 - Appareils à préparer les boissons

Abrégé

The present utility model relates to a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages prepared by infusion, such as espresso type coffee or tea, including means that allow the optional use of different water supply means, including the possibility to use a fluid container (2) having a standard bottleneck portion (3), such as a bottle of standard size, or alternatively, a fluid tank (4) specific to the machine for preparing beverages and having a corresponding lid element (5), with ease of use and efficient fluid discharge out of the means (2, 4) for supplying the fluid in question. The present utility model further discloses a method for operating a beverage preparation machine (1) with optional use of a fluid container (2) having a standard bottleneck zone (3) or, alternatively, a fluid tank (4) having a lid element (5).

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

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a method for dispensing edible substances for the preparation of beverages, more particular aromatic substances such as espresso type coffee, specifically by means of respective containers (2) of individual doses, such as capsules or bags, to final consumers. The present invention further relates to a system (1) for implementing the dispensing method according to the invention and to uses thereof, for example at a sales point in a commercial location and operated by respective staff, or at a customer-operated sales point in a public location where containers are dispensed for preparing beverages or beverages are dispensed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 29/02 - Emballage de substances, p. ex. du thé, qui doivent infuser dans l'emballage
• B65B 59/00 - Dispositions pour permettre aux machines de manipuler des objets de différentes dimensions, d’obtenir des paquets de différentes dimensions, de varier le contenu des paquets ou de donner accès pour le nettoyage ou l'entretien
• B65B 1/30 - Dispositifs ou procédés pour régler ou déterminer la quantité ou la qualité du matériau fourni ou chargé
• B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p. ex. couvercles, capuchons

Abrégé

The present invention discloses a machine (1) for preparation of beverages, in particular beverages obtained by percolation such as for example espresso coffee, that presents a discharge device (5) with possibility of regulation of the height of beverage discharge, so that it may serve recipients of different dimensions and, in particular, different heights. The discharge device (5). The discharge device (5) with regulation of the height of exit is characterized by its construction simplicity, operation reliability and different embodiment possibilities.

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

Abrégé

The present invention refers to a device (1) and a process for the extraction of capsules (2)containing one dose of an aromatic substance, such as those used in coffee machine of the espresso type. It is disclosed an extraction device of particularly compact dimensions and whose operation takes place by means of applying an outside force upon a driving arm (61) of a lever type mechanism that cooperates with a displacement mechanism so as to transfer movement in a sequentially phased manner to remaining movable elements of the extraction device. It is thus ensured that a process including admission of the capsule, introduction thereof in an extraction chamber and ejection, in a simple and reliable manner. In particular, the extraction device according to the present invention is characterized by providing a reliable ejection of the capsule out of the extraction chamber, without resorting to forces of elastic type undergoing material fatigue with time.

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 a capsule (1,1') used in the production of a beverage, including an actuation element (5) that configures the section of passageway and controls the moments of entry and exit of a pressurized flow through the capsule. In particular, this actuation element is previously configured and dimensioned and/or is actuated in such a way that carries out a certain displacement as a result from the application of an actuation force of mechanical and/or hydraulic nature. The present invention further discloses a method and device for processing of said capsule.

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 relates to a capsule (1, 11) that contains at least one aromatic substance, for producing a beverage when a fluid under pressure flows through the capsule, and at least one closure element (5) detachably secured to at least one of the elements that form the capsule. This closure element can be reliably removed from its initial attachment by the application of at least a predefined actuation force (F) applied by a corresponding device used to extract a beverage from the capsule.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• A47J 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à 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

The present invention relates to a capsule (1, 1' ) containing at least one aromatic substance for producing a beverage when a fluid under pressure flows through the capsule, and comprising at least one controlled opening element (5,5e,5s) detachably attached to at least one zone (2,3) of the capsule facing the incoming or outgoing flow. The controlled opening element can, when a corresponding extraction device applies a predefined actuation force, be displaced at least in a linear or rotary manner from an initial attachment position, in which it tightly seals the capsule, to at least one consecutive attachment position, thus releasing at least one flow cross-section having a configuration and size previously defined in order to optimise flow distribution inside the capsule.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage
• A47J 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à thé

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a recipient, in particular for collecting edible products, such as for example hot beverages, that is produced from a structural element that presents several bending zones, in such way that the recipient, when in a closed position, is collapsed in a substantially planar format, and by means of a simple squeezing gesture may be brought into an open position, in which it provides a collecting cavity and maintains a configuration such that it may be placed standing upon a horizontal surface in a stable way. The recipient may be collapsed back to its substantially flat initial format by means of a simple gesture of pulling both sides. The recipient of the present invention is used as a cup, as a glass, and can in each case present different dimensions.

Classes IPC  ?

• A45F 3/20 - GourdesGamellesGobelets en matériaux souplesGobelets pliants ou pouvant s'empiler

Produits et services

(1) Coffee makers, coffee pots and electric percolators and parts therefor; tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery namely sweets, chewing gum not for medical purposes and toffees. (2) Coffee makers, coffee pots and electric percolators and parts therefor; tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery namely sweets, chewing gum not for medical purposes and toffees.

Produits et services

(1) Coffee makers, coffee pots and electric percolators and parts therefor; coffee, coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages made with artificial coffee; chicories, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery namely sweets, chewing gum not for medical purposes and toffees. (2) Coffee makers, coffee pots and electric percolators and parts therefor; coffee, coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages made with artificial coffee; chicories, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery namely sweets, chewing gum not for medical purposes and toffees.

Produits et services

(1) Coffee, coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages made with artificial coffee; chicories, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery, sweets, namely candy, lollipops, chewing gum not for medical purposes, toffees; mineral waters and sodas and other non alcoholic drinks namely fruit drinks, fruit juices and smoothies, non alcoholic drinks made from iced tea of different flavours; syrups and other preparations to prepare beverages namely powders and essences for the preparation of soft drinks and fruit drinks, crystals for the preparation of non-alcoholic fruit drinks. (2) Coffee, coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages made with artificial coffee; chicories, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery, sweets, namely candy, lollipops, chewing gum not for medical purposes, toffees; mineral waters and sodas and other non alcoholic drinks namely fruit drinks, fruit juices and smoothies, non alcoholic drinks made from iced tea of different flavours; syrups and other preparations to prepare beverages namely powders and essences for the preparation of soft drinks and fruit drinks, crystals for the preparation of non-alcoholic fruit drinks.

Produits et services

(1) Coffee, coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages made with artificial coffee; chicories, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup; pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery namely sweets, chewing gum not for medical purposes and toffees.

Produits et services

(1) Coffee, coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages made with artificial coffee; chicories, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets. (2) Cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup; pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery namely sweets namely candy, lollipops, toffees, chewing gum not for medical purposes.

Produits et services

(1) Electric coffee grinders; machines for extracting coffee, namely extraction cells; vending machines for coffee supplied, in capsules and in pastille form; automatic vending machines for coffee, coffee beans, tea and other non-alcoholic tea-based and coffee-based beverages; coffee makers, coffee pots and electric percolators and parts therefor; household and kitchen utensils and containers, namely drinking cups, saucers, cups, trays, teapots and vases, all as tea services neither of precious metals, nor coated therewith; glassware namely beverage glassware, decorative figurine glassware, ceramic figurines of earthenware and porcelain; coffee, coffee extracts and coffee-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages; artificial coffee and artificial coffee extracts; preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic coffee-based beverages made with artificial coffee; chicories, tea, tea extracts and tea-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic tea beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets. (2) Cocoa and cocoa-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based preparations namely mixes in form of powder and liquid concentrate and non-alcoholic chocolate-based beverages; all these products presented and distributed in capsules, pastilles and other sorts of packaging namely sachets; chocolate products namely chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup; pralines; sugar in powder form, granulated and in cubes; natural sweeteners; sugar confectionery namely sweets namely candy, lollipops, toffees, chewing gum not for medical purposes. (1) Advertising services namely retail store based advertising programs for third parties by distributing discount cards to customers, providing coupon programs pertaining to a line of food products, retail coffee products store, special-event based product sampling programs, product sample distribution programs and coupon programs, all related to the distribution and sale of coffee products; communication services and sales promotion operations on food products namely organization of exhibitions for commercial and advertising purposes in the field of distribution and sale of coffee products and communication services and sales promotion operations on food products namely promoting the sale of credit card accounts through the administration of incentive award programs, promoting the sale of wares and services through a consumer loyalty program and through promotional contests and the distribution of related printed material, sponsoring leisure activities namely providing discounts on dining by distributing discount cards to customers and coupon programs pertaining to a line of food products; installation, renovation, maintenance, assistance and advice in case of breakdown (refurbishing), namely of food and drink vending machines, namely coffee machines and vending machines for coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages; hotel services, cafeterias, bar services, restaurant services, supply of meals to communities and canteens, and the organisation of the aforesaid services. (2) Sponsoring leisure activities namely providing discounts on dining by distributing discount cards to customers and coupon programs pertaining to a line of food products, hotel, accommodation, travel, movies, sports, theaters activities; entertainment activities in the form of television shows, party activities namely party planning; sporting activities namely promoting public awareness of the need for sports activities namely by holding of meetings to encourage people to exercise and by disseminating information to the public at special events and through computer database and providing users access to a website to those with an interest in sports and exercising; cultural activities namely administration of cultural and educational exchange programs.

Produits et services

(1) Coffee.