КАПСУЛА, СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКА

Изобретение относится к системе и способу приготовления заданного количества напитка, пригодного для потребления, посредством использования экстрагируемого продукта. Система содержит сменную капсулу и устройство, содержащее приемное гнездо, предназначенное для удерживания сменной капсулы в контактном взаимодействии с опорной поверхностью, и устройство для выдачи текучей среды, предназначенное для подачи некоторого количества текучей среды под давлением, составляющим по меньшей мере шесть бар, в сменную капсулу, при этом сменная капсула содержит периферическую первую стенку, вторую стенку, закрывающую периферическую первую стенку на первом конце и гибкую листообразную перфорированную и/или пористую третью стенку, закрывающую периферическую первую стенку на втором открытом конце, противоположном по отношению ко второй стенке. При этом первая, вторая и третья стенки ограничивают внутреннее пространство, в котором содержится экстрагируемый продукт, и третья стенка образует самую дальнюю границу ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЗАДАННОГО КОЛИЧЕСТВА НАПИТКА

Система для приготовления напитка с использованием экстрагируемого продукта содержит сменную капсулу, аппарат, содержащий устройство дозированной подачи жидкости для подачи в капсулу, приемное гнездо для удержания капсулы и выпускное устройство для подачи напитка в емкость. Сменная капсула содержит периферическую стенку, дно, крышку, входную область и закрытую выходную область. Внутреннее пространство капсулы содержит экстрагируемый продукт. Система выполнена с возможностью создания сообщения по текучей среде устройства дозированной подачи с входной областью для подачи жидкости в экстрагируемый продукт для приготовления напитка. Система выполнена так, что при использовании выпускное устройство сообщается по текучей среде с выходной областью для выпуска приготовленного напитка из капсулы. Сменная капсула содержит открывающий элемент, выполненный с возможностью создания отверстия, проходящего через закрытую выходную область для выпуска приготовленного напитка из капсулы. Открывающий элемент ...

ЗАКРЫТЫЙ ГИБКИЙ КАРТРИДЖ

Изобретение относится к пищевой промышленности, в частности к упаковкам, используемым в устройствах для приготовления напитка. Упаковка представляет собой закрытый гибкий картридж, который имеет конструкцию, позволяющую осуществлять экстракцию под давлением, и содержит вещество для приготовления напитка. Картридж состоит из первого и второго листов круглой, овальной или многоугольной формы, между которыми оставлено пространство для вещества и которые сварены вместе вдоль внешней кромки. Первый лист изготовлен из материала, выбранного из фильтровальной бумаги или нетканого материала. Второй лист изготовлен из материала, выбранного из фильтровальной бумаги или нетканого материала или композитного материала. Первый лист выполнен так, что он пропускает воду при атмосферном давлении или при прокалывании его с помощью средства прокалывания, а второй лист выполнен так, что он пропускает воду, только если в ходе экстракции внутри картриджа будет создано избыточное давление от 0,1 до 3 бар. Изобретение ...

КАПСУЛА, СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКА

Капсула для приготовления заданного количества напитка, пригодного для потребления, посредством использования экстрагируемого продукта, содержит периферическую первую стенку, вторую стенку, закрывающую периферическую первую стенку на первом конце, и гибкую листообразную перфорированную и/или пористую третью стенку, закрывающую периферическую первую стенку на втором открытом конце, противоположном по отношению ко второй стенке. Первая, вторая и третья стенки ограничивают внутреннее пространство, в котором содержится экстрагируемый продукт. Третья стенка образует самую дальнюю от центра границу капсулы в ее аксиальном направлении и содержит тканый или нетканый фильтрующий материал, такой как фильтровальная бумага. Группа изобретений предотвращает при приготовлении напитка прилипание капсулы к опорной поверхности. 3 н. и 41 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

КАПСУЛА С ФИЛЬТРУЮЩИМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ПОТОКА

Капсула предназначена для использования в машине для приготовления напитка, содержащей средства для перфорирования впускного отверстия на стороне корпуса капсулы в виде рельефной пластины, противоположной элементу из фольги, и впрыскивания жидкости или смеси жидкость-газ в капсулу. Капсула включает корпус, герметично закрытый плотно прикрепленным к фланцеобразному ободку корпуса элементом из фольги, который под давлением, равным по меньшей мере 4 бар, перфорируется рельефной пластиной. Корпус и элемент из фольги образованы из первой и второй стенок, которые являются фольгами из гибкого материала, герметично соединенными вдоль периферийного ободка. Обе фольги имеют одинаковые форму и размеры и образуют симметричную относительно плоскости ободка капсулу, а также являются непроницаемыми для кислорода. Между первой фольгой и ингредиентом расположен первый пористый элемент регулирования потока, а между второй фольгой и ингредиентом расположен второй пористый элемент. Размер пор в пористом элементе ...

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Изобретение относится к системе для приготовления напитков, включающей в себя капсулу, содержащую фланцевый обод и уплотнительный выступ, расположенный на расстоянии от боковой стенки капсулы и выступающий наружу из указанного фланцевого обода, и заварочное устройство, содержащее гнездо, которое может перемещаться относительно приемной пластины для образования закрытой камеры, в которую может входить по меньшей мере часть капсулы. При этом внутренняя сторона выступа капсулы наклонена под углом α к плоскости указанного фланцевого обода, составляющим от 80 до 40°, с целью обеспечения контакта выступа с внешней частью прижимной кромки указанного гнезда на боковой стороне выступа или как на боковой, так и на вершине выступа. Таким образом, достигается возможность использования прижимных частей гнезд различной формы, обеспечивая отличную герметичность уплотнения фланцевого обода при извлечении. 3 н. и 37 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ЖИДКОГО ГЕРМЕТИЗИРУЮЩЕГО ЭЛАСТОМЕРА НА КАПСУЛУ

Изобретение относится к способу образования упругого эластомерного герметизирующего элемента на капсуле, к капсуле с упругим эластомерным герметизирующим элементом, к капсуле, предназначенной для вмещения ингредиентов напитка, и к системе для приготовления напитка. Капсула содержит участок корпуса с боковой стенкой и фланцеобразный краевой участок, отходящий от боковой стенки участка корпуса. Способ образования упругого эластомерного герметизирующего элемента на капсуле включает этапы, на которых наносят невулканизированный герметизирующий состав в жидком или вязком состоянии на краевой участок капсулы, нагревают нанесенный герметизирующий состав для частичного перемещения к боковой стенке до тех пор, пока не достигнет ее, вулканизируют герметизирующий состав после его перемещения к боковой стенке. Изобретение обеспечивает повышение герметичности капсулы. 4 н. и 20 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

ГЕРМЕТИЧНАЯ КАПСУЛА СО СРЕДСТВОМ ВСКРЫТИЯ

Капсула (9) предназначена для экстрагирования под давлением, производимого в устройстве для экстрагирования, и содержит вещество (12) для приготовления напитка в герметичной системе и размещенные внутри указанной системы средства, обеспечивающие вскрытие капсулы во время ее использования и выливание указанного напитка за счет эффекта роста давления текучей среды в камере. Отсутствует необходимость контакта напитка с элементом устройства для эстрагирования. 2 н. и 27 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

СИСТЕМА, СПОСОБ И КАПСУЛА ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЗАДАННОГО КОЛИЧЕСТВА НАПИТКА

Система приготовления заданного количества напитка, готового к употреблению, с использованием экстрагируемого продукта, содержит одноразовую капсулу, аппарат, содержащий устройство выдачи текучей среды, такой как вода, на капсулу, приемник для размещения в нем капсулы и выходное приспособление для подачи напитка в емкость. Одноразовая капсула содержит материальный барьер, охватывающий внутреннее пространство, содержащее экстрагируемый продукт, и содержащий входную область, обеспечивающую прохождение текучей среды во внутреннее пространство для взаимодействия с экстрагируемым продуктом для приготовления напитка, и выходную область для вывода напитка из капсулы. Система выполнена с возможностью приведения выдачного устройства в состояние сообщения по текучей среде с входной областью для подачи текучей среды, приведения выходной области в положение сообщения по текучей среде с выходным приспособлением. Одноразовая капсула содержит смещаемый элемент, взаимодействующий с материальным барьером ...

КАПСУЛА ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКОВ

Капсула (10) для приготовления напитка из порошкообразного или гранулированного сырьевого материала снабжена корпусом (12) из полимерного материала, содержащим гнездо (14), подходящее для хранения порошкообразного или гранулированного сырьевого материала. Капсула отличается тем, что гнездо (14) содержит отверстие (16), снабженное первой кромкой (18), герметизированной первой пленкой (20), непроницаемой для текучих сред. Также снабжена сборная камера (22), отделенная от указанного гнезда (14) нижней стенкой (24), имеющей вторую кромку (26), выступающую в продольном направлении (28). Кромка (26) герметизирована второй пленкой (30), непроницаемой для текучих сред. Корпус (12) выполнен из пластикового материала, непроницаемого для текучих сред, в частности, для газов и в частности для атмосферного кислорода. 7 фиг.

КОНЦЕНТРАТ ДЛЯ МОЛОЧНЫХ НАПИТКОВ, КАПСУЛА ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКА И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКА С КАПСУЛОЙ

Изобретение относится к молочной промышленности. Способ получения жидкого молочного концентрата включает смешивание сливок и микрофильтрованного молока с образованием жидкого молочного ингредиента, содержание жира в котором составляет по меньшей мере 30 мас.%, а отношение жира к белку — от 5 : 1 до 15 : 1 по массе, его концентрирование, добавление сахарозы и/или тринатрийцитрата с образованием модифицированного ретентата, добавление одного или более дополнительных ингредиентов, охлаждение до температуры не более 8°C, заполнение контейнера для напитков охлажденным жидким молочным концентратом, герметизацию и автоклавирование концентрата в контейнере для напитков. Также описан контейнер, содержащий концентрат и способ получения напитка путем введения воды в указанный контейнер с концентратом. Изобретение позволяет получить продукт с уменьшенным привкусом перепастеризованных сливок со сниженным содержанием лактозы и стабильным в хранении без образования сливочного масла во время хранения.

ПРОЗРАЧНЫЙ ФИЛЬТРУЮЩИЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

... 1. Фильтрующий материал, содержащий прозрачные волокна и сильно трепаные целлюлозные волокна.2. Фильтрующий материал по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий, по меньшей мере, один связующий компонент.3. Фильтрующий материал по п. 1, в котором указанные прозрачные волокна представляют собой вискозные волокна, в частности вискозные волокна, плоские в поперечном сечении.4. Фильтрующий материал по п. 1, в котором указанные сильно трепаные целлюлозные волокна содержат сильно трепаные волокна манильской пеньки.5. Фильтрующий материал по любому из пп. 2-4, в котором указанный, по меньшей мере, один связующий компонент представляет собой, по меньшей мере, один синтетический связующий компонент.6. Фильтрующий материал по п. 5, в котором указанный, по меньшей мере, один синтетический связующий компонент содержит стирол-акрилатный сополимер, в частности, сополимер на основе стирола/n-бутилакрилата.7. Фильтрующий материал по любому из пп. 2-4, в котором указанный, по меньшей мере, один связующий компонент ...

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... 1. Контейнер (1; 1a) для вмещения дозированного количества твердого продукта (Р), предназначенного для извлечения из него напитка, содержащий стенки (4, 4а, 5, 5а, 6; 7, 8, 9; 40, 41), ограничивающие полость (3) для вмещения твердого продукта (Р), отличающийся тем, что стенки (4, 4а, 5, 5а, 6; 7, 8, 9; 40, 41) изготовлены из материала, не пропускающего воду и кислород. ! 2. Контейнер по п.1, отличающийся тем, что выполнен с возможностью использования в кофеварке для извлечения с помощью нее напитка. ! 3. Контейнер по п.1, отличающийся тем, что указанный материал представляет собой или алюминий, или пластик, или термопластичный материал, или эластомерно-термопластичный материал, или термоотверждаемую смесь, или резину, или эластомер, или полиламинированный материал, или биоразлагаемый материал, или пищевую пленку, или термоусадочную пленку. ! 4. Контейнер по п.3, отличающийся тем, что биоразлагаемый материал представляет собой или полимолочную кислоту (PLA), или биоразлагаемые полимеры, ...

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КАПСУЛА, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ИНГРЕДИЕНТ НАПИТКА, И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКА НА ОСНОВЕ КАПСУЛЬНОЙ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ

... 1. Герметичная капсула (1) для содержания ингредиента (2), содержащая, по меньшей мере, один внутренний отклоняющий направление струи элемент (3, 3'), расположенный близко к внутренней поверхности торца (4) капсулы (1) и занимающим площадь, меньшую, чем вся внутренняя поверхность торца (4), при этом внутренний отклоняющий направление струи элемент (3, 3') предназначен для отклонения направления, по меньшей мере, части порции струи (5) воды, впрыскиваемой через торец (4) капсулы (1), при этом элемент (3, 3') снабжен отверстиями (8, 80), ориентация которых имеет радиальную составляющую, и при этом капсула содержит, по меньшей мере, один фильтр (10), простирающийся рядом с внутренней поверхностью торца (4, 4') за пределами области, занятой отклоняющим направление струи элементом (3, 3'). ! 2. Капсула по п.1, в которой отверстия (8) имеют форму поперечного сечения, которая близка, по меньшей мере, к соседнему торцу (4) капсулы. ! 3. Капсула (1) по п.1 или 2, в которой отклоняющий направление ...

КАПСУЛА, СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ТАКИХ КАПСУЛ

... 1. Капсула для приготовления заданного количества напитка, годного к употреблению, с использованием экстрагируемого продукта, например обжаренного и молотого кофе, содержащаяпериферическую первую стенку,вторую стенку, закрывающую периферическую первую стенку с первого конца,перфорированную и/или пористую третью стенку, закрывающую периферическую первую стенку со второго открытого конца, противоположную второй стенке, выполненную с возможностью выпуска приготовленного напитка из капсулы,при этом первая, вторая и третья стенки охватывают внутреннее пространство, содержащее экстрагируемый продукт,причем экстрагируемый продукт во внутреннем пространстве имеет частицы, соответствующие заданному распределению по весу,в 10-м процентиле размер частиц составляет 20-60 мкм, предпочтительно меньше 40 мкм,в 50-м процентиле размер частиц составляет 400-600 мкм, предпочтительно 450-550 мкм ипри этом в 90-м процентиле размер частиц составляет 700-1000 мкм, предпочтительно 825-950 мкм.2. Капсула по п.1 ...

УПАКОВКИ ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКОВ

СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВА ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ КАПСУЛ ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКОВ

КОНТЕЙНЕР

... 1. Контейнер (1a) для вмещения дозированного количества твердого продукта (Р), предназначенного для извлечения из него напитка, содержащий стенки (7, 8, 9), ограничивающие полость (3), пригодную для вмещения твердого продукта (Р), и содержащие часть (8, 9) с множеством отверстий (10), отличающийся тем, что часть (8, 9) покрыта съемным закрывающим средством (11, 12), изготовленным из материала, не пропускающего воду и кислород.2. Контейнер по п.1, предназначенный для использования в кофеварке, выполненной с возможностью извлечения напитка.3. Контейнер по п.1, в котором стенки (7, 8, 9) образуют корпус (2а) контейнера (1а), при этом в корпусе (2а) имеется полость (3).4. Контейнер по п.1, в котором стенки (7, 8, 9) содержат боковую стенку (7), соединенную с парой взаимно противоположных торцевых стенок (8, 9).5. Контейнер по п.4, в котором часть (8, 9) содержит торцевые стенки (8, 9).6. Контейнер по п.5, в котором съемное закрывающее средство (11, 12) содержит удаляемую пленку (11).7. Контейнер ...

СОСТАВ ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НАПИТКА ИЛИ ПИЩЕВОГО ПРОДУКТА, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ МНОЖЕСТВО ТЕЛ ИЗ НЕРАСТВОРИМОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

... 1. Состав для приготовления напитка или пищевого продукта посредством добавления жидкости к указанному составу, причем указанный состав содержит один или несколько ингредиентов напитка или пищевого продукта и по меньшей мере одно способствующее приготовлению средство, которое характеризуется заданным эффектом на взаимодействие между жидкостью и составом, причем указанное способствующее приготовлению средство содержит несколько тел, сформированных из, по существу, нерастворимого материала, причем тела характеризуются диаметром в диапазоне от 0,1 мм до 200 мм, предпочтительно в диапазоне от 1 мм до 20 мм или в диапазоне от 100 до 200 мм.2. Состав по п.1, отличающийся тем, что материал, из которого выполнены тела, является, по существу, непроницаемым.3. Состав по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что заданный эффект состоит, по существу, в предотвращении перемещения ингредиента (ингредиентов) в жидкости.4. Состав по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что заданный эффект состоит в содействии перемешиванию ...

Beutel zur Aufnahme von Brühgut

Beutel (1) zur Aufnahme von Brühgut (2) zur Herstellung eines Brühgetränkes, insbesondere Kaffeepad, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dieser nachträglich befüllbar ausgebildet ist und eine Einfüllöffnung (4) aufweist, welche durch Umknicken oder Umklappen eines angeformten Beutelteils verschließbar ist.

Kaffeefilter.

Coffee dispensing apparatus

System, pod and method for preparing a beverage

The present invention provides a system, pod and method for preparing a beverage containing extract from a water infusible ingredient, particularly coffee, and, in one preferred embodiment, provides: ```a system for preparing a beverage comprising: ```at least one compartment defining a storage volume for containing, or for receiving a pod containing, an extraction ingredient of roast and ground coffee for forming a beverage; and ```one or more jetting apertures arranged for jetting in use a liquid into the at least one compartment, wherein: ```the system operates in use at a pressure of less than 8.5 x10<5> Pa (8.5 bar); ```at least one of the one or more jetting apertures delivers in use a jet of liquid which impacts the extraction ingredient of roast and ground coffee at a speed in the range of 15 to 500 x10<-2> m/s (15 to 500 cm/s); and ```the one or more jetting apertures comprise a total cross sectional area less than 16x10<-6> m<2> (16 mm<2>). As an alternative to the speed, the ...

Improvements in or relating to a machine for making coffee, tea, and like beverages

... 939,813. Beverage making apparatus. RUDD-MELIKIAN Inc. Oct. 7, 1959 [Oct. 31, 1958], No. 34042/59. Class 129. A beverage dispenser comprises an extraction chamber consisting of two relatively movable members 12, 27 having respectively inlet and outlet ports 52, 28 for extraction fluid, indexing means 15 being provided for advancing cartridges 14 of beverage material, serially mounted in an elongated carrier 13, successively into and out of the extraction chamber. As shown, an indexing head 11 has a series of stations 25 and pins 15 which engage apertures 16 in assembly 13 to locate the cartridges 14 at the stations 25. Head 11 is carried on a shaft 17 rotated by a Geneva stop movement driven from the main shaft 22 which is driven by motor 24. During one revolution of shaft 22, head 11 occupies one position for two-thirds of the time and the next position for one-third of the time. Each station 25 comprises a cup 27 with an outlet duct 28 which receives spring clips 30 supporting a screen ...

Coffee dispensing apparatus

A system for roasting, grinding, brewing and dispensing coffee comprises: (a) a coffee cartridge (1, fig. 1) containing unground, unroasted coffee beans 20, has walls (2) defining a chamber 18 in which the beans are confined. The cartridge serves as a grinding and extraction chamber for the coffee beans, and is secured in a cartridge holder of: (b) apparatus comprising:(i) a brewing spike 24 for perforating a wall of the cartridge to permit the flow of water through the wall;(ii) a source of pressurized hot water;(iii) feed means for introducing the pressurized hot water into the chamber whereat coffee is extracted to yield a coffee brew; (iv) discharge means for delivering coffee brewed in the chamber to a dispenser;(v) a brew spout for delivering brewed coffee to a drinking vessel 31 for consumption; (vi) a controller for controlling the operations of one or more of the brewing spike, source of pressurized hot water, feed means and/or discharge means; and (vii) means for roasting the ...

Flexible pad for preparing a beverage

Recycling of infusion capsules

A device for separating infusion capsules 34 comprises a base unit 10 and a plunger 44, the base unit having a face with an aperture 26 for receiving a body part of the capsule, wherein a portion of the face surrounding the aperture has a surface that undulates (66, 68 Fig 1) in a longitudinal direction relative to a central axis through the aperture; the plunger comprising a projection sized to fit within the aperture. A capsule can be placed, rim side down, on the base unit over the aperture, and the plunger used to urge the capsule down into the aperture. Upstanding ridges 28, 30 may be provided. The result is that the capsule inverts, rupturing the foil layer and emptying the coffee or other infusion into the base unit below the aperture. The coffee (etc) and the capsule can then be removed for separate recycling. The undulating surface ensures that the rim section of the capsule is distorted during this process, which assists in separating any layers that have been provided for example ...

Coffee dispensing apparatus

A system for roasting, grinding, brewing and dispensing coffee comprises: (a) a coffee cartridge (1, fig. 1) containing unground, part-roasted coffee beans 20, has walls (2) defining a chamber 18 in which the beans are confined. The cartridge serves as a grinding and extraction chamber for the coffee beans, and is secured in a cartridge holder of: (b) apparatus comprising: (i) a brewing spike 24 for perforating a wall of the cartridge to permit the flow of water through the wall; (ii) a source of pressurized hot water; (iii) feed means for introducing the pressurized hot water into the chamber whereat coffee is extracted to yield a coffee brew; (iv) discharge means for delivering coffee brewed in the chamber to a dispenser; (v) a brew spout for delivering brewed coffee to a drinking vessel 31 for consumption; (vi) a controller for controlling the operations of one or more of the brewing spike, source of pressurized hot water, feed means and/or discharge means; and (vii) means for roasting ...

System for filtering liquid

A system for filtering liquid comprises a liquid storage reservoir 112 and a liquid inlet reservoir 115. The system further comprises a filter receiving portion 116 configured to receive a filter, such that, in use, a filter is provided between said liquid inlet reservoir and said liquid storage reservoir and is, in use, configured to filter liquid passing from the liquid inlet reservoir to the liquid storage reservoir along a first liquid flow path. Preferably the filter is a disposable carbon element. The system further comprises second liquid flow path, preferably via an aperture 117, from the liquid inlet reservoir to the liquid storage reservoir which by-passes said filter. Also disclosed is a further invention directed to a beverage preparation system characterised by a liquid storage reservoir and a thermal management assembly. The system can provide chilled, filtered water or the water may be mixed with a preparation ingredient to provide a beverage.

Coffee dispensing apparatus

A process for producing and dispensing brewed coffee comprises the steps of grinding, roasting and extracting unground coffee beans (20, fig. 1) contained in a coffee cartridge (20). The beans are preferably unroasted or part-roasted. The beans may be roasted by fluidized bed roasting. They may be roasted within or outside the cartridge. If roasted outside the cartridge the beans may be roasted in a roasting oven or chamber that is thermally insulated from the cartridge components. Preferably the beans are displaced from the cartridge, conveyed to the roasting oven or chamber, roasted and then returned to the cartridge chamber for grinding within the cartridge. Preferably the beans are conveyed to the roasting oven or chamber in a shuttle hopper which is moved between: (a) a first position in which its contents can be displaced by sliding of the first and/or second wall plugs; and (b) a second position in which it is thermally isolated from the cartridge components.

Beverage cartridge with fluid flow guiding means

A beverage cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine of a type comprising a delivery head, an upwardly directed inlet for supplying water to the cartridge received in the delivery head and a downwardly directed outlet for outflow of beverage. The cartridge 1 comprises an inlet 5, an outlet 6 and an ingredients storage compartment 8 containing one or more beverage ingredients. The ingredients storage compartment comprises flow guiding means 10, such as walls, columns or pillars, arranged such that fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet through the storage compartment is guided by the flow guiding means. The flow guiding may create a plurality of flow paths, or a tortuous flow path, between the inlet and outlet.

Infusion product and method of making an infusion product

The invention details an infusion product 1, such as a tea bag, for the preparation of a beverage by soaking the device in a liquid. The infusion product comprises a pouch 2 formed from one or more sheets of a permeable plant material (fig 1 4). At least two portions of the pouch are joined at a seam 3 by an adhesive 5. Zein is used as the adhesive. A second plant material 6 is contained within the pouch. This second plant material is the beverage precursor, an extract from this material infuses into the liquid when the product is soaked in the liquid to make the beverage. Furthermore the invention details a method for the production of the infusion product where the zein is preferably applied as an ethanol solution comprising 5-15wt% zein with the optional addition of heat and pressure to facilitate the adhesion process. The first plant material may comprise Lokta, cotton, hemp or abaca fibers. The second plant material may comprise fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetables or spices ...

Dispensing apparatus and method

Coffee conditioning ground of the type pelletizes pre-proportioned and coffee machine express train using such a conditioning

DEGRADABLE, IMPERMEABLE PACKING FOR THE AUFBRÜHEN OF A AUFBRÜHBAREN SUBSTANCE

FILTER

KAFFEEUND TEEBEUTEL

FILTER FOR AUFBRÜHVORRICHTUNG

BEVERAGE COMPONENT CAP AND ON CAPS BASING BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

SYSTEM FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE AS WELL AS A FLOW CONTROL ELEMENT AND A CUSHION AS WELL AS A PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE AND USE OF THE SYSTEM FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE, OBVIOUSLY INTENDED FOR SUCH A SYSTEM

SEALED FLEXIBLE BAG AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS MANUFACTURING

PACKING FOR BEVERAGE PREPARATION WITH EXTRACTION UNDER PRESSURE

Method and device for preservation of packaged beverage preparing product

Pod and package for preparing a beverage by centrifugation

Pod for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid through said pod and rotating the pod along a rotating axis "I" in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid traversing the pod thereby forcing a beverage out of the pod by such centrifugal forces, wherein the pod comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients; said containment walls being essentially made of porous filtering material and comprising a top wall from which a central funnel (10) comprising liquid inlet openings extends inwardly in the pod ...

System, method and capsule for preparing a beverage

The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid. The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The bottom comprises an entrance area for supplying an amount of a fluid by the fluid dispensing device through the entrance area to the capsule. The lid comprises an exit area for supplying a prepared beverage through the exit area from the capsule to a container. The flow resistance of the entrance area of the capsule is lower than the flow resistance of the exit area.

Packaging of ground coffee of the predosed pastille type and espresso coffee machine using such packaging

Capsule for the preparation of a beverage by centrifugation and method of preparation using such capsule

Capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule (1) along a rotational axis "I" in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid and forcing a beverage out of the capsule, wherein the capsule (1) comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients; said containment walls comprising a bottom wall (2), a widening sidewall (3) and a top wall (4), said top wall (4) comprising at least one liquid- impervious area (7) and at least one liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area (5); wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area (5) is peripherally positioned on the top wall (4) relative to the liquid- impervious area (7) and wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area is made of a porous flexible material which is extensible at least in axial direction and has a tensile elongation of at least 250, preferably at least 300% (DIN EN 29073-3 ).

Portion capsule and method for producing a beverage by means of a portion capsule

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body, which has a capsule bottom and a lid, wherein a cavity for accommodating a powdery or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule bottom and the lid and wherein a filter element is arranged in the cavity. The invention further relates to a method for producing a portion capsule and the use of the portion capsule to produce a beverage.

Capsule and system for beverage preparation

A capsulefor preparing a beverage comprising a lateral wall (2), an inlet wall (3) and an outlet wall (4) forming a hollow body (5) where a brewing product is contained The inlet wall comprises a piercing area, wherein said area is pierced by a brewing device (20)comprising piercing means (21) extending along a predetermined path for perforating said capsule to inject a brewing liquid into the said capsule. The piercing area of the inlet wall (3) comprises at least one portion (10) protruding outside the said inlet wall (3), said portion (10) comprising an inner lateral wall (11), an outer lateral wall (12) and a perforating wall (13).

Portion capsule with a three-ply nonwoven fabric

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side. A cavity for receiving a pulverulent or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule base and the filling side, and a filter element is arranged between the beverage substrate and the capsule base. The filter element comprises an open-pore felt and/or nonwoven fabric, and the felt and/or nonwoven fabric has a first average pore size in a first region facing the beverage substrate and a second average pore size in a second region facing the capsule base, said first pore size being smaller than the second pore size.

Packs for preparing beverages

The invention concerns a pack (1) with an inner volume (2) in which a food or beverage ingredient is stored and in which a beverage is produced when water is introduced inside, said pack comprising: one inlet (3) configured for supplying a diluent in the inner volume of the pack, one outlet (4) for dispensing a beverage from the inner volume of the pack, the inlet and the outlet are positioned next to the bottom of the pack.

Removal of a capsule from a capsule holder

A capsule processing machine (1) for preparing a beverage from a capsule (5) having a body (50) containing an ingredient and a peripherally projecting flange (51) comprises: a capsule holder (10) with an upwardly oriented mouth (12) for receiving the capsule (5) via the mouth (12) so that the capsule flange (51) extends generally in parallel to the mouth (12); a capsule transfer device (30) having a capsule guide (31) for guiding the capsule (5) from the capsule holder (10) to a used-capsule evacuation area (40). The capsule guide (31) comprises a pair of facing slides (311, 312) having each a holding section (311a, 312a) configured to hold the capsule (5) between the slides (311, 312) under the flange (51) and hold the capsule (5) above the capsule holder (10). The capsule transfer device (30) comprises a capsule mover (35) for moving the capsule (5) from the holding section (311a, 312a) to the used-capsule evacuation area (40).

CHOCOLATE BEVERAGE

The present invention provides a kit for preparing a chocolate beverage, the kit comprising a first container containing at least a chocolate beverage ingredient for transferring into a beverage receptacle and a second separate container for use in a beverage preparation machine and containing at least milk solids.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE

The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid. The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The receptacle comprises bottom piercing means intended for piercing an entrance area of an alternative capsule for creating at least one entrance opening for supplying the fluid to the extractable product. The entrance area of the capsule according to the invention comprises an entrance filter for supplying the fluid to the extractable product there through. In use, the entrance filter is positioned at a distance from the bottom piercing means, such that the capsule ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE

The invention relates to a system (1), method and capsule (2) for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus (104) comprising a receptacle (106) for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device (126) for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall (18), a bottom (12), and a lid (16). The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space (20) comprising the extractable product. The capsule comprises an exit area to allow draining from the prepared beverage from the capsule there through, wherein the exit area comprises a filter layer (36). The filter layer comprises a layer of non-woven and/or woven fibrous material with at least one first region where the non-woven and/or woven material has been sealed to prevent egress of liquid there through and at least one second region where the non-woven ...

PAD AND ASSEMBLY OF A HOLDER AND SUCH A PAD

CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGES

A capsule (1, 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d) for preparing a beverage comprises a capsule body (3) made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material, said capsule body (3) comprises: - a base wall (4) and a first portion of side wall (5) defining a cavity (6) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in the form of a beverage, a first opening (8) of said cavity (6) opposite said base wall (4), an upper edge (7) extending from said first portion of side wall (5) and surrounding said first opening (8), a second opening (9) of said cavity made in said base wall (4), in which said first opening (8) is closed hermetically by a covering element (10) fixed to said edge (7), said covering element (10) being perforable by injecting means of a dispensing machine in which said capsule (1, 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d) is usable, in which said second opening (9) is closed hermetically by a closing element (11) that is suitable for tearing when pressure inside ...

ALTERNATIVE FREEZING METHODS FOR LIQUID FROZEN CONTENTS

Methods are described for creating shapes for the frozen liquid contents stored within single- serve pods used in dispensing machines for products such as coffee. Shapes may include freezing a liquid held statically in the pod in various orientations. Methods may include freeze/thaw/refreeze strategies, freezing the liquid while the pod is spinning or tumbling, use of preforms from molds, preforms made with probes, and/or use of preforms that have been formed by extrusion or pressing. In some embodiments, a shape is produced that does not interfere with the entrance of entrance or exit needles projected into the pod by the dispenser and shapes that do not interfere with the flow of a melting/diluting liquid during its transit from entrance to exit needle.

SYSTEM, POD AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE

The present invention provides a system, pod and method for preparing a beverage containing extract from a water infusible ingredient and, in one preferred embodiment, provides: a system for preparing a beverage comprising: at least one compartment defining a storage volume for containing, or for receiving a pod containing, an extraction ingredient of roast and ground coffee for forming a beverage; and one or more jetting apertures arranged for jetting in use a liquid into the at least one compartment, wherein: the system operates in use at a pressure of less than 8.5 x105 Pa (8.5 bar); at least one of the one or more jetting apertures delivers in use a jet of liquid which impacts the extraction ingredient of roast and ground coffee at a speed in the range of 15 to 500 x10-2 m/s (15 to 500 cm/s); and the one or more jetting apertures comprise a total cross sectional area less than 16 x10-6 m2 (16 mm2).

CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION METHOD

La présente invention concerne une capsule(1), comprenant un corps (2) creux réalisé en une première matière végétale et conçu pour recevoir un produit infusable (3) réalisé en une seconde matière végétale, le corps (2) comportant une ouverture (4) obturée par un opercule pour contenir le produit infusable (3), caractérisée en ce que la capsule (1) comporte au moins une proéminence sécable (6) formée en saillie sur le corps (2) à l'opposé de l'ouverture (4) et poinçonnable par une machine destinée à infuser le produit infusable (3).L'invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication et un procédé de mise en uvre d'une telle capsule (1).

PORTION CAPSULE WITH A THREE-PLY NONWOVEN FABRIC

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side. A cavity for receiving a pulverulent or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule base and the filling side, and a filter element is arranged between the beverage substrate and the capsule base. The filter element comprises an open-pore felt and/or nonwoven fabric, and the felt and/or nonwoven fabric has a first average pore size in a first region facing the beverage substrate and a second average pore size in a second region facing the capsule base, said first pore size being smaller than the second pore size.

TRANSPARENT FILTER MATERIAL

The present invention relates to a transparent filter material having improved mechanical properties, comprising transparent fibers and highly beaten cellulosic fibers, a method for producing the transparent filter material and tea bags or coffee pads or pods made from the transparent filter material.

COFFEE PAD FOR USE IN A COFFEE MACHINE.

Pad (1) for use in coffee machine for preparing at least one part of a single beverage serving. In use, in the coffee machine an aqueous fluid such as water is supplied under pressure to the pad so that the fluid is forced through the pad for obtaining a beverage that then exits the pad. The pad includes a covering with an interior space that is filled with a beverage preparation product for preparing the beverage, which beverage preparation product is a product such as ground coffee extractable with a fluid, such as water. The covering is formed by flexible first sheet (8) and a rigid shell (10), wherein the first sheet and the shell around their adjacent perimeter edges are connected to each other. The shell is equipped with at least one outlet (12), wherein on the interior space of the pad in a bottom of shell a fluid collecting structure (18, 20) is provided, advantageously embodied as channels (18) in fluid connected with the at least one outlet. The pad is equipped with a second sheet ...

BEVERAGE EXTRACTION FILTER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Provided is a beverage extraction filter for use in a beverage extraction apparatus, wherein costs can be reduced, and the filter is not bulky during transportation and can be discarded easily. The beverage extraction filter to be set in the predetermined position of the beverage extraction apparatus is provided with a filter section (10), in which an article of taste is to be contained, and a flat cover section (11) to be attached to the upper portion of the filter section (10). Bellows are formed in the vicinity of the upper portion of the filter section (10) such that the bellows of the bellows section stretch after the filter is set in the predetermined position and hot water is poured through the cover section.

BEVERAGE EXTRACTION FILTER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Provided is a beverage extraction filter for use in a beverage extraction apparatus, wherein costs can be reduced, and the filter is not bulky during transportation and can be discarded easily. The beverage extraction filter to be set in the predetermined position of the beverage extraction apparatus is provided with a filter section (10), in which an article of taste is to be contained, and a flat cover section (11) to be attached to the upper portion of the filter section (10). Bellows are formed in the vicinity of the upper portion of the filter section (10) such that the bellows of the bellows section stretch after the filter is set in the predetermined position and hot water is poured through the cover section.

BEVERAGE CAPSULE AND PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING SAME

A beverage capsule is provided for use in a beverage preparing machine. A system and process for making the beverage capsule is also provided. The beverage capsule includes a body defining an interior space having an opening. A filter is disposed in the body to define an ingredients chamber and an extraction chamber. The filter has an air flow permeability of at least 400 L/s.m2. Ingredients are disposed in the ingredients chamber and a cover is dispensed over the opening to seal the interior space. The filter includes a vent region between the top surface of the ingredients and the bottom surface of cover for venting gas through said filter between said ingredients chamber and said extraction chamber. An alternate embodiment includes air flow channels defined in a side wall of body.

PORTION CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BEVERAGE BY MEANS OF A PORTION CAPSULE

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body, which has a capsule bottom and a lid, wherein a cavity for accommodating a powdery or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule bottom and the lid and wherein a filter element is arranged in the cavity. The invention further relates to a method for producing a portion capsule and the use of the portion capsule to produce a beverage.

CAPSULE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES

A capsule (1) containing a powdered food substance which can be extracted by passing water through it to make a beverage comprises a body (2) comprising a lower wall (3) and a lateral wall (4), and a lid (6) fixed to the body (2). The lid (6) and a central portion (8) of the lower wall (3) are pierceable respectively to allow the injection of water into and the extraction of a beverage from the capsule (1). Between the lid (6) and the lower wall (3), and in a position close to the latter, there is a filter (9), permeable to the beverage, which retains the powdered food substance, the filter being at least mainly made of a layered sheet of flexible material fixed to the body (2), and separating the powdered food substance at least from the central portion (8). The sheet of flexible material is shaped to form, substantially at the central portion (8), at least one projection (10) towards the lid (6). At the projection (10) the filter (9) is distanced from the central portion (8) and there ...

COFFEE COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to a composition for making a coffee beverage, the composition comprising: roast and ground coffee having a X50 of from 700 to 1250 µm; and a milk powder with a X50 of from 50 µm to 3 mm; wherein the ratio by weight of the roast and ground coffee to the milk powder is from 4:1 to 2:3.

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING SINGLE USE CAPSULES FOR BEVERAGES

A method for making a single use capsule (1) for extraction or infusion beverages includes the step of: arranging a first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material above rigid bodies (2); joining the first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material to the rigid bodies (2) at respective rims (7); forming the first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material to achieve a filter (8) that defines a chamber (5); filling the chamber (5) with a dose (D) of product; closing the chamber (5) and the rigid body (2) with a closing lid (6). A machine for making single use capsules (1) for extraction beverages includes: a feeding system (40); a transport system (50); a joining station (60); a forming station (70); a filling station (80); and a closing station (90).

PACKAGING OF GROUND COFFEE OF THE PREDOSED PASTILLE TYPE AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE USING SUCH PACKAGING

Conditionnement de café moulu sous forme de pastille, de dosette ou de sachet pré-dosé (1), utilisable dans des machines à café express, la pastille, la dosette ou le sachet pré-dosé (1) formé de papier filtre (3) qui renferme le café moulu (4). Le contenu du café moulu (4) disposé dans la pastille ou autres est circonscrit partiellement, ou en totalité, par son pourtour par au moins une pièce (6) en un matériau suffisamment rigide, faisant office d'armature, de sorte que ladite pastille ou autres (1) a une bonne tenue mécanique. Application à la fabrication des cafés.

Getränkeband, Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung, Einrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens und Verwendung des Getränkebandes

Teilbare Kaffeepackung

Machine pour la prèparation et la distribution d'une boisson

Ensemble de cartouches destiné à la préparation d'une boisson à l'aide d'une machine

Verpackung für Kaffee

Capsule, system for preparation of a drink from such a capsule and use of such a capsule in a drink preparation device.

Eine Kapsel (2), die eine Substanz zur Zubereitung eines Getränks enthält, hat einen Aluminiumkapselkörper (12) und eine Deckelfolie, die die Kapsel hermetisch verschliesst. Der Kapselkörper hat einen Flansch (20) mit einem verformbaren Dichtungsringteil (28), wobei sich ein innerer Wandungsteil von einem inneren Basisteil des Flanschs aus erstreckt und mit diesem durchgängig ist, ein äusserer Wandungsteil sich von einem äusseren Basisteil des Flanschs aus erstreckt und mit diesem durchgängig ist, und ein Brückenteil, der den inneren Wandungsteil und den äusseren Wandungsteil miteinander verbindet. Der Brückenteil ist von den Basisteilen des Flanschs axial beanstandet angeordnet. In einem radialen Querschnitt ist ein oberer Teil des Brückenteils, der von den Basisteilen des Flanschs axial am weitesten entfernt ist, flach oder hat eine Mittelebene, die gekrümmt ist, mit einem Krümmungsradius, der grösser als zweimal eine Wandungsdicke des oberen Teils des Brückenteils ist.

Apparatus for preparing a beverage from a capsule extracted.

Linvention concerne un dispositif pour la préparation dune boisson extraite à partir dune capsule (1) comprenant un support de capsule (4) et une cage à capsule (5) à lintérieur de laquelle sont disposés au moins une entrée deau et des moyens de perçage de capsule, caractérisé par le fait que ladite cage (5) est agencée de manière à déformer au moins partiellement toute capsule (1), constituée dun matériau déformable au contact deau chaude, qui est disposée dans la cage (5), de manière à ce que la capsule (1) soit retenue dans la cage (5) consécutivement à son contact avec de leau chaude.

Capsule, system for preparation of a beverage from a capsule and use of such a capsule in a beverage preparation device such.

Eine Kapsel (2), die eine Substanz zur Zubereitung eines Getränks enthält, hat einen Aluminiumkapselkörper (12) und eine Deckelfolie, die die Kapsel hermetisch verschliesst. Der Kapselkörper hat einen Flansch (20) mit einem verformbaren Dichtungsringteil (28), wobei sich ein innerer Wandungsteil von einem inneren Basisteil des Flanschs aus erstreckt und mit diesem durchgängig ist, ein äusserer Wandungsteil sich von einem äusseren Basisteil des Flanschs aus erstreckt und mit diesem durchgängig ist, und ein Brückenteil, der den inneren Wandungsteil und den äusseren Wandungsteil miteinander verbindet. Der Brückenteil ist von den Basisteilen des Flanschs axial beabstandet angeordnet. In einem radialen Querschnitt ist ein oberer Teil des Brückenteils, der von den Basisteilen des Flanschs axial am weitesten entfernt ist, flach oder hat eine Mittelebene, die gekrümmt ist, mit einem Krümmungsradius, der grösser als zweimal eine Wandungsdicke des oberen Teils des Brückenteils ist.

Capsule for the preparation of a beverage and a manufacturing method thereof.

L’invention concerne une capsule destinée à recevoir une substance pour la préparation d’une boisson avec une machine à café ou à infusion pour y être tenue par un piston pendant le passage du liquide extracteur après le perçage du fond par les picots du piston. La capsule en matière plastique injectée a un fond (1) et une paroi latérale (2) s’inscrivant globalement dans un tronc de cône ainsi qu’un rebord (3) couvert par un opercule (4) après chargement de la substance dans la capsule. La paroi latérale (2) est formée d’un tronc de cône unique entre le rebord (3) et le fond (1) ouvert (12), formé d’une couronne aplatie (11), reliée à la paroi latérale (2). La paroi latérale (2) est couverte d’une étiquette (23) et le fond ouvert (1) y compris sa couronne (11) est couvert d’un opercule étanche (14), à l’intérieur du fond. L’invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication d’une telle capsule.

Capsule étanche pour la préparation d'une boisson et son procédé de fabrication.

L'invention concerne une capsule destinée à recevoir une substance pour la préparation d'une boisson avec une machine à café ou à infusion pour y être tenue par un piston pendant le passage d'un liquide extracteur après le perçage du fond par les picots du piston. La capsule en matière plastique injectée a un fond (1) et une paroi latérale (2) s'inscrivant globalement dans un tronc de cône ainsi qu'un rebord (3) couvert par un opercule (4) étanche aux gaz après chargement de la substance dans la capsule. La paroi latérale (2) est formée d'un tronc de cône unique entre le rebord (3) et le fond (1) comprenant une ouverture centrale (12), formé d'une couronne (11) reliée à la paroi latérale (2). La paroi latérale (2) est couverte d'une étiquette (23) étanche aux gaz et l'ouverture centrale (12) du fond et la couronne (11) sont couvertes d'un autre opercule (14) étanche aux gaz, à l'intérieur du fond. L'invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication d'une telle capsule.

Behälter zur Aufnahme von Waschmittel-Pods.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen aus einem Kunststoffmaterial insbesondere im Extrusionsblasformen hergestellter Behälter (11) zur Aufnahme von Waschmittel-Pods (29) mit einem Behälterkörper (13), ein erstes Ende (15) und ein dem ersten Ende (15) im Wesentlichen gegenüberliegendes zweites Ende (17) aufweisend, und einem Behälterboden (19) mit einer Standfläche (21) ausgebildet an dem zweiten Ende (17). Eine erste und zweite Siegelfläche (27a,27b) sind an der Innenwandung (23) des ersten Endes (15) ausgebildet, wobei die erste und zweite Siegelfläche (27a,27b) eine Einfüllöffnung (25) für die Pods (29) umschliessen und miteinander wenigstens fluiddicht verbindbar sind. Durch eine an dem Behälterkörper (13) vorgesehene und von der Einfüllöffnung (25) beabstandete Entnahmeöffnung (31) sind die Pods (29) entnehmbar.

COFFEE PRODUCT AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING THEREOF

CAPSULE DESIGNED TO BE EXTRACTED AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF BEVERAGE FROM CAPSULE

CLOSED CAPSULE WITH OPENING MEAN

Pod and package for preparing a beverage by centrifugation

Pod for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid through said pod and rotating the pod along a rotating axis "I" in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid traversing the pod thereby forcing a beverage out of the pod by such centrifugal forces, wherein the pod comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients; said containment walls being essentially made of porous filtering material and comprising a top wall from which a central funnel (10) comprising liquid inlet openings extends inwardly in the pod ...

PACKAGING FOR AN INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT

CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE

POD FOR INFUSION

L'invention a pour objet une dosette (1) comprenant une enveloppe (2) formant un logement (3) contenant un produit à infuser (4) et, autour du logement (3), une première zone périphérique annulaire (5). La dosette (1) est caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend en outre une deuxième zone périphérique (7) s'étendant radialement depuis au moins une partie de la première zone périphérique (5) et présentant au moins un matériau et/ou une épaisseur différant du matériau et/ou de l'épaisseur de la première zone périphérique (5). La deuxième zone périphérique (7) comprend notamment un organe de maintien (71) en papier cartonné. Cet organe de maintien (71) est annulaire ou semi-annulaire et comprend une saillie en forme de languette (72). La dosette (1) selon l'invention est configurée pour coopérer avec des groupes d'infusion (10) de machines embarquées dans des avions en particulier.

복수개의 불용성 재료 몸체를 포함하는 음료 또는 식료품을 제조하기 위한 조성물

... 본 발명은 음료 및 식료품의 제조에서의 개선, 특히 머신 내에서 음료 및 식료품을 제조하기 위한 개선된 조성물에 관한 것이다. 조성물은 상기 조성물에 액체를 첨가하여 제조되고, 1종 이상의 음료 또는 식품 성분 및 1종 이상의 제조 보조제를 포함한다. 제조 보조제는 실질적으로 불용성 재료로부터 형성되는 복수개의 몸체를 포함하고, 제조 보조제는 액체와 조성물 사이의 상호작용에 소정의 효과를 갖도록 선택된다. 몸체의 직경은 0.1mm 내지 200mm 범위, 바람직하게는 1 내지 20mm 범위 또는 100 내지 200mm 범위이다.

package for infusion substance

LODGING FOR COFFEE AND YOU AND METHOD OF PREPARATION A DRINK

Un alojamiento para contener una cantidad de material mezclable. El alojamiento puede incluir una pared lateral circular y una base. La base puede incluir una cantidad de aberturas. Un papel de filtro sustancialmente rígido puede estar colocado alrededor de la base. Se presenta un método de preparacion de una bebida.

Closed capsule with opening mean

Una tarjeta para contener ingredientes de alimentos o bebidas que comprende una parte base planar y rigida, al menos dos compartimientos de ingredientes y al menos dos partes de descarga, al menos un elemento de sellado; un dispositivo; y metodo asociado.

COFFEE CONTAINER FOR BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COFFEE CONTAINER

METHOD FOR PROVIDING A BEVERAGE PROVIDED WITH A FINE-BUBBLE FROTH LAYER OR A BEVERAGE AT LEAST VIRTUALLY WITHOUT THE FINE BUBBLE FROTH LAYER, PAD WITH COVERING FILLED WITH PRODUCT TO BE EXTRACTED AND/OR TO BE DISSOLVED; ASSEMBLY PROVIDED WITH SUCH A PAD AND A HOLDER; BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE

Method, pad and assembly of pad and holder and beverage preparation apparatus for providing a beverage provided with a fine bubble froth layer or a beverage at least virtually without the fine bubble froth layer with the aid of a pad with a covering filled with at least a product to be extracted and/or to be dissolved. The method comprises selecting using the pad in a first or a second condition of use, and using the pad according to the selection the pad in the first condition of use or in the second condition of use. In the first condition of use, a fine bubble froth layer is obtained on the beverage. In the second condition of use, a beverage is obtained which is at least virtually free of such a fine bubble froth layer.

DISPOSABLE FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR COFFEE OR THE LIKE

L'invention concerne un filtre à café ou analogue jetable (1) conçu pour un distributeur de boissons chaudes. Le filtre (1) comprend deux couches espacées de matière filtrante poreuse (10, 11) fixées à un support (20) rigide ou semi-rigide en forme annulaire lequel contient la substance (5) à infuser. Le filtre (1) peut comprendre en outre des éléments de séparation internes (32, 33) s'étendant dans le support (20) en vue de la dispersion de la substance à infuser (20) de manière plus égale dans le filtre (1) et en vue de l'apport d'un filtre plus solide. Ce filtre (1) se prête particulièrement à la préparation de boissons chaudes utilisant un distributeur automatique à partir d'une sélection de substances d'infusion, telles que des arômes café. L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de préparation d'une boisson chaude utilisant cette cartouche (1) et un distributeur adapté au filtre (1).

Chocolate Beverage

The present disclosure provides a kit for preparing a chocolate beverage, the kit having a first container containing at least a chocolate beverage ingredient for transferring into a beverage receptacle and a second separate container for use in a beverage preparation machine and containing at least milk solids.

Capsule Based System for Preparing and Dispensing a Beverage

The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass.

Articles formed from a multi-layer sheet structure

A container includes a body that includes a sidewall and a heel extending from a bottom of the sidewall. The sidewall defines a cavity therein. The sidewall has a sidewall radius, and the heel has a heel radius that is less than the sidewall radius. A base is coupled to the heel. The container is molded from a multi-layer sheet structure including a polypropylene composition that enables the body to be substantially rigid while the base is being punctured by a puncturing device.

Methods and systems for use in forming an article from a multi-layer sheet structure

A mold includes a forming insert that includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a sidewall segment and a heel segment extending from a bottom of the sidewall segment. The sidewall segment has a sidewall radius, and the heel segment has a heel radius that is less than the sidewall radius. The lower portion extends axially downward from the upper portion to define a base cavity. A forming base is positionable within the base cavity. The rim has a rim radius that is less than the heel radius and the step has a step radius that is less than the rim radius.

Capsule, system and method for the preparation of a beverage and a method for manufacturing such a capsule

A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage comprises a circumferential first wall, a second wall closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, a perforate and/or porous third wall closing the circumferential first wall at a second, open, end opposite the second wall arranged for draining the prepared beverage from the capsule. The first, second and third wall enclose an inner space comprising an extractable product. The extractable product in the inner space has particles falling within a preselected distribution by weight. A 10th percentile of the particle size is 20-60 μm, a 50th percentile of the particle size is 400-600 μm and a 90th percentile of the particle size is 700-1000 μm.

Form-retaining pad for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption

A form-retaining pad for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption includes a first covering and a form-providing stiffening body, and a substance which is soluble in a liquid. The covering includes a top sheet and a bottom sheet that are manufactured from a material non-transmissive to the soluble substance, but transmissive to the substance dissolved in a liquid. The form-providing stiffening body is between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The stiffening body has a compartmenting wall configuration having a grid structure which is transmissive to liquid from the top side to the bottom side. At least a part of the soluble substance is accommodated in the grid structure, and each compartment is surrounded by the wall configuration, the top sheet and the bottom sheet. At least the bottom side of the stiffening body includes a bulging part extending away from the top sheet.

Coffee Filter Pod

In one aspect, a coffee filter pod containing roast and ground coffee is provided wherein the roast and ground coffee has a plurimodal volume distribution density with a first peak of from 30 to 60 microns and a second peak of from 260 to 330 microns, wherein the ratio of the volume of the particles in the first peak relative to the volume of the particles in the second peak is from 2:1 to 1:2. In another aspect, a method of preparing a short coffee beverage is disclosed. A system for producing an espresso beverage and a method for producing a coffee filter pod are also provided.

PORTION CAPSULE FOR PRODUCING A BEVERAGE

A portion capsule for producing a beverage includes a cavity for a beverage raw material, wherein an opening can be made in the portion capsule for producing the beverage. 11. A portion capsule for producing a beverage , said portion capsule having a membrane and a cavity in which a raw beverage material is provided , wherein , in order to produce the beverage , a plurality of openings , an inlet opening and an outlet opening are introduced , wherein the outlet opening is formed in a base of the portion capsule () , characterized in that the membrane has the inlet opening and a venting opening.2. A portion capsule for producing a beverage , said portion capsule having a base and a cavity in which a raw beverage material is provided , wherein , in order to produce the beverage , a plurality of openings , an inlet opening and an outlet opening are introduced , wherein the inlet opening is formed in a membrane of the portion capsule , characterized in that the outlet opening and a venting opening are provided in the base of the portion capsule.3. The portion capsule as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the outlet opening is provided in the base of the portion capsule claim 1 , centrally or at a distance from a plane of symmetry.4. A method for producing a beverage claim 1 , wherein a portion capsule is provided with an inlet opening claim 1 , an outlet opening and a venting opening claim 1 , wherein a membrane of the portion capsule is provided with the inlet opening and the venting opening claim 1 , wherein a liquid flows through a cavity in the portion capsule claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , while the liquid flows in claim 1 , the cavity in the portion capsule is vented at least temporarily via the venting opening.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , once gas has escaped from the portion capsule claim 4 , the venting opening acts as a liquid inlet opening.6. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein at least one of the inlet ...

SINGLE BREW BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME AND METHOD OF USE

Disclosed is a single brew beverage cartridge for use in a brewing apparatus. The cartridge includes a lid and a cup shaped filter suspended below the lid and in which a beverage brewing ingredient is held. The lid includes an annular collar to prevent the lid from deforming when a needle of the brewing apparatus pierces it during the brewing process. Preferably the cartridge is formed of materials, e.g., paper/paperboard, so that it is compostable and biodegradable. 1. A single brew beverage cartridge for use in a beverage brewing apparatus , the apparatus comprising a brewing chamber , a supply of a hot liquid , and a piercing member , said cartridge being compostable and biodegradable and comprising a filter , a beverage brewing ingredient , and a lid , said lid comprising a piercable portion , a flange and a collar , said collar comprising a side wall having a peripheral surface projecting downward from said flange and extending about a longitudinal axis , said lid being resistant to flexure when a force is applied to said piercable portion of said lid in a direction parallel to said longitudinal axis , said filter comprising an expandable , cup-shaped hollow body formed of a layer of material having a first portion secured to periphery of said collar and a second portion extending substantially below said collar , said cup-shaped body holding said beverage brewing ingredient therein , said lid sealing said beverage brewing ingredient in said cup-shaped body , said cartridge being arranged to be suspended by said flange in the brewing chamber of the apparatus , the piercing member of the apparatus being arranged to apply a force in said longitudinal direction to said piercable portion of said lid to pierce said lid when said cartridge is suspended within the brewing chamber , said collar of said lid being resistant to flexure by the application of said force to facilitate the piercing of said lid by the piercing member.2. The single brew beverage cartridge of ...

COFFEE POD HAVING A FLEXIBLE MICROPOROUS OR MICROPERFORATED CASING

A coffee pod which can be used for machines for preparing and dispensing coffee beverages that comprise at least one extraction chamber, and at least one piston for compacting a predetermined amount of ground coffee inserted into the extraction chamber. The pod includes: a predetermined amount of ground coffee compacted into an aggregate of ground coffee beans, having an outer shape suitable for rolling, and preferably a substantially spherical ball shape; and a filter casing formed of at least one pervious, microporous or microperforated sheet or film, trapping and matching the shape of the compacted coffee aggregate. The sheet or film is flexible, having stretchability properties with an elongation at rupture of at least 30% and an ultimate tensile strength of less than 2,000 N/m, and a thickness of at least 150 μm. 2. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein said casing has a gram weight of between 20 and 50 g/m.3. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein said casing is formed of a nonwoven material of entangled synthetic fibres claim 1 , the largest size of said surface micropores being 0.15 to 0.30 mm.4. The pod according to one of claim 1 , wherein said casing is formed of a film of microperforated synthetic plastic material claim 1 , the largest size of said microperforations being 0.15 to 0.30 mm claim 1 , and said film having a surface density of perforations of 50 to 250 perforations/cm.5. The pod according to claim 3 , wherein the constituent material(s) of said casing are selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene claim 3 , polypropylene claim 3 , polyester and viscose.6. The pod according to claim 3 , wherein said casing is formed of a nonwoven material of polyester fibres coated with polyethylene.7. The pod according to claim 5 , wherein said pod is formed of a film of polyethylene or polypropylene.8. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein said casing comprises two semi-casings sealed onto each other along at least one continuous junction line ...

Composition for Preparing a Beverage or Food Product Comprising a Plurality Insoluble Material Bodies

The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverage and food products and, in particular, to an improved composition for preparing beverage and food products in machines. The composition is 10 prepared by the addition of a liquid to said composition and comprises one or more beverage or food ingredients and at least one preparation aid. The preparation aid comprises a plurality of bodies formed from a substantially insoluble material and the preparation aid is selected to have a 15 predetermined effect on the interaction between the liquid and the composition. The bodies have a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 200 mm, and preferably in the range of 1 to 20 mm or in the range of 100 to 200 mm.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FORMING BEVERAGES FROM POWDERS WITH ENHANCED DISPERSIBILITY

A method and apparatus is provided for forming at least a portion of a beverage from a co-milled powdered composition. An amount of a co-milled powdered composition is combined with a fluid to produce at least a portion of a beverage. The co-milled powdered composition is obtained from co-milling together at least one powdered ingredient having a difficult to disperse or dissolve portion with one or more dispersion facilitator components to form a co-milled powder effective to enhance the dispersion or dissolving of the powder when forming a food or beverage. 1. A method for forming at least a portion of a beverage from a co-milled powdered composition , the method comprising combining an amount of a co-milled powdered composition with a fluid to produce at least a portion of a beverage , the co-milled powdered composition obtained from co-milling together at least one powdered ingredient having a difficult to disperse portion thereof with about 2 to about 90 percent of one or more dispersion facilitator components to form the co-milled powdered composition with a d90 particle size of about 2 to about 150 microns and being effective to produce the beverage portion with about 2 to about 16 percent solids from the co-milled powdered composition dispersed therein.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one powdered ingredient is selected from the group consisting of non fat dry milk powder claim 1 , whole milk powder claim 1 , roast and ground coffee claim 1 , cocoa powder claim 1 , cream powder and mixtures thereof and the difficult to disperse portion thereof is selected from the group consisting of non-fat dairy solids claim 1 , non-soluble cocoa solids claim 1 , non-soluble coffee solids claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dispersion facilitator component is selected from the group consisting of lipid claim 1 , dairy fat claim 1 , sugar claim 1 , salt claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the co- ...

CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION AND METHOD OF PREPARATION USING SUCH CAPSULE

Capsule () for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule () along a rotational axis “I” in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid and forcing a beverage out of the capsule, wherein the capsule () comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients; said containment walls comprising a bottom wall (), a widening sidewall () and a top wall (), said top wall () comprising at least one liquid- impervious area () and at least one liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area (); wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area () is peripherally positioned on the top wall () relative to the liquid-impervious area () and wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area is made of a porous flexible material which is extensible at least in axial direction and has a tensile elongation of at least 250, preferably at least 300% (DIN EN 29073-3). 1. Capsule for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid in the capsule and rotating the capsule along a rotational axis in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid and forcing a beverage out of the capsule , wherein the capsule comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients; the containment walls comprising a bottom wall , a widening sidewall and a top wall , top wall comprises at least one liquid-impervious area and at least one liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area; wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area is peripherally positioned on the top wall relative to the liquid-impervious area and wherein the liquid-pervious and beverage filtering area is made of a porous flexible material which has an elongation at break of at least 250% , (DIN EN 29073-3).2. Capsule according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid-pervious area is selected from the group consisting of: synthetic fabric claim 1 , natural origin fibers claim 1 , filter paper and ...

POD AND PACKAGE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION

Pod for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid through said pod and rotating the pod along a rotating axis “I” in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid traversing the pod thereby forcing a beverage out of the pod by such centrifugal forces, wherein the pod comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients; said containment walls being essentially made of porous filtering material and comprising a top wall from which a central funnel () comprising liquid inlet openings extends inwardly in the pod 1. Pod for the preparation of a beverage in a centrifugal brewing device by feeding liquid through said-the pod and rotating the pod along a rotating axis in the device to produce centrifugal forces on the liquid traversing the pod thereby forcing a beverage out of the pod by such centrifugal forces , wherein the pod comprises containment walls containing beverage ingredients , the said containment walls being essentially made of porous filtering material and comprising a top wall from which a central funnel comprising liquid inlet openings extends inwardly in the pod.2. Pod according to claim 1 , wherein the top wall comprises a beverage outlet region extending at the periphery of the top wall for the beverage to leave the pod during centrifugation.3. Pod according to claim 1 , wherein the porous filtering material has preferably an elongation at break which is at least 250% (DIN EN 29073-3).4. Pod according to any one of claim 1 , wherein the porous filtering material is fabric and/or filter paper.5. Pod according to claim 4 , wherein the fabric is woven and/or non-woven.6. Pod according to claim 5 , wherein the fabric has a weight-per unit-area of between 100 and 300 gram/m(DIN 53854).7. Pod according to claim 3 , wherein the fabric is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane claim 3 , polyethylene claim 3 , polypropylene claim 3 , copolymers of polyethylene claim 3 , copolymers of polypropylene ...

BREWING DEVICE

A brewing device, particularly for brewing tea or coffee. In one embodiment, the steeping portion () is formed with the handle () and the squeezing means includes an actuator element () arranged to extend through the handle. Such a device is thus arranged to compress the steeping portion by means of a pulling action on the actuator element. In an alternative embodiment, the squeezing means is formed with the handle () and the steeping portion is formed with an actuator element () arranged to extend through the handle. By such an arrangement, the device is arranged to compress the steeping portion by means of a pushing or pressing action on the actuator element. 1. A brewing device comprising a handle portion and a steeping portion , wherein the device further comprises steeping portion compressing or squeezing means.2. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the steeping portion is resiliently deformable.3. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the steeping portion is reversibly deformable.4. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the steeping portion comprises a frame.5. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the frame is a triangular or circular frame.6. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the squeezing means comprises a strip claim 1 , strap claim 1 , loop claim 1 , film or string that engages at least a part of the steeping portion.7. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the frame is triangular and the squeezing means engages an edge of the frame opposite an apex of the frame such that claim 6 , in use claim 6 , operation of the squeezing means comprises moving the edge of the frame towards the apex of the frame.8. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the handle is formed as an elongate element claim 1 , preferably tubular.9. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the steeping portion is formed with the handle and the squeezing means includes an actuator element arranged to extend through the handle.10. A brewing device as claimed in wherein the squeezing ...

Capsule for percolating an aromatic product such as coffee

Capsule for percolation of aromatic product ( 18 ) such as coffee, comprising a bottom ( 3 ), a side wall ( 2 ) and a cover ( 4 ) delimiting an internal volume ( 19 ) of the capsule, and made of a material that is sealed against the infiltration of air so as to conserve the aromatic product designed to be enclosed in the internal volume. The capsule can be perforated by a percolator. The bottom ( 3 ) can be deformed in the percolator. The bottom ( 3 ) and the side wall ( 2 ) are made of portions previously separate and fixed in a sealed manner by a surface zone ( 2 b, 11 a ) common to the side wall and to the bottom.

CAPSULES FOR MAKING INFUSED DRINKS

Capsules for making an infused drink which include a tray-like body substantially cylindrical or a truncated cone shape made from a sheet of paper or paper material and open at one end, and a cover or sealing film applied to said open end of the tray-like body are provided. Such capsules may further include a peripheral annular rim suitable for abutting with a support surface which surrounds an infusion chamber of an infusion group when the capsule is inserted in said chamber. The peripheral annular rim may have a greater rigidity than the tray-like body, which can be achieved, for example, by giving said rim a greater thickness than the thickness of the walls which form said tray-like body. 1. A capsule for making an infused drink , comprising a tray-like body having a substantially cylindrical or a truncated cone shape said tray-like body being formed by a sheet of paper or paper material and open at one end , wherein a cover or sealing film is applied to said open end of the tray-like body , said capsule further comprising a peripheral annular rim suitable for abutting with a support surface which surrounds an infusion chamber of an infusion group when the capsule is inserted in said chamber , wherein at least said peripheral annular rim has a greater rigidity than the tray-like body.2. The capsule of claim 1 , wherein said peripheral annular rim comprises at least one annular portion of the sheet of paper and is formed integrally with the tray-like body.3. The capsule of claim 2 , wherein said peripheral annular rim comprises at least one reinforcement ring attached to said annular portion of the sheet of paper.4. The capsule of claim 3 , wherein said reinforcement ring is attached to the front side of said annular portion of the sheet of paper.5. The capsule of claim 3 , wherein said reinforcement ring is attached to the rear side of said annular portion of the sheet of paper.6. The capsule of claim 3 , wherein said reinforcement ring is attached to the rear ...

CAPSULE, MACHINE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING BEVERAGE, PARTICULARLY ESPRESSO COFFEE

The capsule () comprises a casing () having first and second end walls () spaced one from the other and interconnected by a lateral wall () having an essentially annular shape, and defining an internal chamber () containing an amount or dose of a substance () for the preparation of a beverage. The casing () has at least one first and at least one second permeable or pierceable wall portion (), acting as inlet and outlet, respectively, for the introduction of a flow of water into said chamber () and the outflow of the beverage from said chamber (), respectively. An inlet wall portion () for the introduction of water into the chamber () is provided in the annular lateral wall (). 11234567. Capsule () for preparing a beverage , comprising a casing () having first and second end walls ( , ) spaced apart from each other and interconnected by a lateral wall () having an essentially annular shape , and defining an internal chamber () containing an amount or dose of a substance () for the preparation of a beverage;{'b': 2', '5', '4', '6', '6, 'i': a,', 'a, 'said casing () having at least one first and at least one second permeable or pierceable wall portion (), acting as inlet and outlet, respectively, for the introduction of a flow of water into said chamber () and the outflow of the beverage from said chamber (), respectively;'}{'b': 1', '5', '6', '5, 'i': 'a', 'the capsule () being characterized in that an inlet wall portion () for the introduction of water into said chamber () is provided in said annular lateral wall ().'}2565a. Capsule according to claim 1 , wherein the inlet wall portion () for the introduction of water into said chamber () is provided only in said annular lateral wall ().33132a. Capsule according to claim 1 , wherein one further inlet wall portion () for the introduction of water into the capsule () is provided in an end wall () of the casing ().43265565aa. Capsule according to claim 3 , wherein said further inlet wall portion () of the casing () for ...

INDIVIDUAL COFFEE PACKETS WITH FILTER

A method of brewing with a brewing device includes providing a plurality of individual filter units. The brewing device has a reservoir for flowing water through a composition in the filter units, such as coffee grounds to brew coffee. The individual coffee filter units each comprise a filter pouch that contains a predetermined amount of coffee grounds or the like. An amount of filter units is selected depending on at least one of (i) the amount of coffee to be brewed and (ii) the strength of the coffee to be brewed. The selected amount of coffee filter units are placed in the reservoir and the brewing device is activated to brew the coffee or the like. 1. A method of brewing coffee with a coffee brewing device that has a reservoir for flowing water through coffee grounds to brew the coffee , said method comprising:providing a plurality of individual coffee filter units, wherein each individual coffee filter unit comprises a filter pouch that contains a predetermined amount of coffee grounds;selecting an amount of coffee filter units depending on at least one of (i) the amount of coffee to be brewed and (ii) the strength of the coffee to be brewed;placing the selected amount of coffee filter units in the reservoir; andactivating the coffee brewing device to brew the coffee.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said coffee filter units comprise generally disc-shaped units for stacking two or more coffee filter units in a generally cylindrical or conical shaped reservoir.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of said coffee filter units contains generally the same amount of coffee grounds therein as the others of said coffee filter units.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein some of said coffee filter units contain a different amount of coffee grounds than others of said coffee filter units.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein providing a plurality of individual coffee filter units comprises providing a first or base coffee filter unit that has a first amount of coffee ...

COFFEE POD ADAPTER SYSTEM

A system, including: a pod holder mount and a pressure plate mount reciprocally movable relative to one another; and a plurality of interchangeable pairs of pod holders and pressure plates respectively removable receivable in, and fluidly connectable to, the pod holder mount and the pressure plate mount to define an extraction chamber for individual coffee pods; wherein each of the pairs of pod holders and pressure plates are constructed and arranged to define fluid passages that selectively combine with fluid passages in the pod holder mount and the pressure plate mount to provide alternate fluid paths to inject water into, and extract coffee from, individual coffee pods in the extraction chamber in two opposite directions. 1. A system , including:a pod holder mount and a pressure plate mount, at least one of which is reciprocally movable relative to the other; anda plurality of interchangeable pairs of pod holders and pressure plates respectively removable receivable in, and fluidly connectable to, the pod holder mount and the pressure plate mount to define an extraction chamber for individual coffee pods;wherein each of the pairs of pod holders and pressure plates are constructed and arranged to define fluid passages that selectively combine with fluid passages in the pod holder mount and the pressure plate mount to provide alternate fluid paths to inject water into, and extract coffee from, individual coffee pods in the extraction chamber in two opposite directions.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure plate mount has a water inlet port and a coffee outlet port claim 1 , and each pressure plate has a water connector and a coffee connector that are respectively fluidly connectable to the water inlet port and the coffee outlet port of the pressure plate mount.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the pod holder mount has two fluid passages claim 2 , and each pressure plate has an internal fluid passage and a fluid connector arranged to ...

DRIP BAG

A drip bag with hook members adhered to the outer surfaces of two opposing-face sheets of a bag body is configured to increase the area of an opening of the bag body and stabilize the shape of the opening. A drip bag has a body formed of a water-permeable filtering sheet, an upper end to be opened, and hook members formed of a thin plate-shaped material and provided on outer surfaces of two opposing-face sheets of the bag body. The hook member includes: an upper-stuck part adhered to the bag body along the opening; a center part below the upper-stuck part at the center in the width direction thereof and formed so as not to be pulled out from the bag body; and a hook part not adhered to the bag body. First oblique folding lines and second oblique holding lines are formed on the upper-stuck part by respective angles. 1. A drip bag comprising:a bag body formed of a water permeable filtering sheet and having an upper end to be opened; andhook members formed of a thin plate-shaped material and provided on outer surfaces of two opposing face sheets of the bag body, whereinthe hook member includes: an upper stuck part which is adhered to the bag body along the opening of the bag body; a center part which is located below the upper stuck part at a center of the bag body in a width direction thereof and formed so as not to be pulled out from the bag body; and a hook part not adhered to the bag body,two or more pairs of oblique folding lines are formed on the upper stuck part with a center line disposed between the oblique folding lines of each pair and tilted so as to be more spaced apart from the center line in the direction from a lower side to an upper side of the upper stuck part, the center line bisecting the bag body in the width direction thereof, and{'b': 1', '2', '2', '1, 'an angle θ formed by the center line and a first one of the oblique folding lines closer to the center line and an angle θ formed by the center line and a second oblique folding line that is ...

Packs for Preparing Beverages

A pack in which a food or beverage ingredient is stored and in which a beverage is produced when water is introduced inside is disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof. 1. A pack with an inner volume in which a food or beverage ingredient is stored and in which a beverage is produced when water is introduced inside , said pack comprising:at least one inlet configured for supplying water in the inner volume of the pack,at least one outlet for dispensing a beverage from the inner volume of the pack, andwherein the inlet and the outlet are positioned next to a bottom of the pack.2. A The pack according to claim 1 , further defined as comprising two flexible water impermeable sheets joined to one another to define the inner volume.3. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the beverage outlet delivers the beverage as a free flow.4. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the beverage outlet is an opening presenting a transverse section with a surface area equivalent to the surface of a circular surface of diameter of at least 1 mm.5. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the beverage outlet is a straight tube oriented essentially vertically at the bottom of the pack.6. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the food or beverage ingredient is a soluble food or beverage ingredient.7. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the water inlet is configured for introducing water under the form of a jet in the inner volume of the pack.8. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the water inlet is configured for introducing a water jet in the inner volume of the pack claim 1 , said water jet presenting a velocity of at least about 20 m/s.9. The pack according to any one of the precedent claims claim 1 , wherein the water inlet is configured for transforming the pressurized water introduced by a beverage machine in the pack in a high velocity water jet in the inner volume of the pack.10. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the water inlet comprises a hole ...

Pack for Preparing Food or Beverage Products

A pack for preparing a food or beverage product is disclosed, as well as methods of use thereof. The pack includes an insert comprising at least one primary fluid inlet with aqueous and gaseous fluid injection inlets, as well as a container where the ingredient or ingredients are stored, wherein the aqueous fluid injection inlet and the gaseous fluid injection inlet communicate with the inner volume of the container. Also disclosed is a machine for use with the pack in preparing a food or beverage product, a system containing the pack and the machine, and methods of use of the system containing the pack and machine. Applicant respectfully submits that no substantive changes have been made to the specification of the application, and that the amendments to the application do not constitute new matter. Entry thereof is respectfully requested. 1. A pack for preparing a food or beverage product from one or more ingredients , the pack comprising:an insert comprising at least one primary fluid inlet which comprises at least an aqueous fluid injection inlet and at least a gaseous fluid injection inlet; anda container where the ingredient or ingredients are stored, wherein the aqueous fluid injection inlet and the gaseous fluid injection inlet communicate with the inner volume of the container; andwherein an aqueous fluid and a gaseous fluid can respectively be introduced inside the container through the aqueous fluid injection inlet and the gaseous fluid injection inlet in order to prepare the food or beverage product.2. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the primary fluid inlet forms with the aqueous fluid injection inlet and with the gaseous fluid injection inlet an angle of approximately 90°.3. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the injection of gas and of aqueous fluid is done at close points inside the container.4. The pack according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid inlet can be accessed frontally or through its opposed rear part.5. The pack according to claim ...

SOLUBLE COFFEE CONTAINER

A soluble coffee container to be inserted in a beverage brewing device, including a main body to store at least one soluble item therein and dissolve in response to receiving a liquid thereon from the beverage brewing device, and a lid removably disposed on at least a portion of the main body to at least partially cover the main body and dissolve in response to receiving the liquid thereon from the beverage brewing device, such that a drinkable solution is created. 1. A soluble coffee container to be inserted in a beverage brewing device , comprising:a main body to store at least one soluble item therein and dissolve in response to receiving a liquid thereon from the beverage brewing device; anda lid removably disposed on at least a portion of the main body to at least partially cover the main body and dissolve in response to receiving the liquid thereon from the beverage brewing device, such that a drinkable solution is created.2. The soluble coffee container of claim 1 , wherein the main body and the lid is constructed of freeze-dried coffee beans.3. The soluble coffee container of claim 1 , wherein the main body and the lid create at least one of coffee and tea as the drinkable solution.4. The soluble coffee container of claim 1 , further comprising:a probiotic capsule disposed within at least a portion of the main body to release a probiotic culture into the drinkable solution in response to receiving the liquid thereon from the beverage brewing device. The present general inventive concept relates generally to a container, and particularly, to a soluble coffee container.A coffee pod and/or a coffee capsule (hereinafter, coffee container) is a type of container typically used in a beverage brewing system. Other types of beverages may include tea and/or juice. The coffee container stores ground coffee, tea leaves, and/or a juice concentrate.The beverage brewing system uses a needle to puncture the coffee container. Subsequently, water is infused into the coffee ...

System for providing a single serving of a frozen confection

A system for providing a single serving of a frozen confection, wherein the system comprises a pod comprising at least one ingredient for providing a single serving of a frozen confection; the system cools the pod; the system introduces water into the pod; the system simultaneously stirs the contents of the pod while scraping at least one wall of the pod to prevent a build-up of the frozen confection on the at least one wall of the pod; and the system ejects the frozen confection out of the pod.

CAPSULE AND DEVICE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE CAPSULE

The invention relates to a capsule for use in a device for preparing beverages. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a capsule according to the invention. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a capsule and to a device for preparing beverages. 2. Capsule according to claim 1 , in which the engagement edge is connected to an end of the peripheral wall which is facing away from the end side.3. Capsule according to claim 1 , in which the peripheral wall has a substantially frustoconical design.4. Capsule according to claim 1 , in which the housing is substantially rigid.5. Capsule according to claim 1 , in which the oxygen barrier layer and the at least one material layer surrounding the oxygen barrier layer are laminated to one another.6. Capsule according to claim 1 , in which the at least one material layer surrounding the oxygen barrier layer forms a moisture barrier.7. Capsule according to claim 6 , in which the barrier layer is preferably completely enclosed by at least two surrounding material layers.8. Capsule according to claim 6 , in which the laminate comprises at least one oxygen-impermeable barrier layer which is enclosed by at least material layers claim 6 , at least one material layer of which is substantially water-impermeable.9. Capsule according to claim 5 , in which the laminate is manufactured by means of co-injection.10. Capsule according to claim 5 , in which the material layers are glued to one another by using a substantially completely compostable adhesive.11. Capsule according to claim 1 , in which the housing is at least partly made from at least one compostable polyester claim 1 , in particular a polylactic acid (PLA) claim 1 , preferably an amorphous polylactic acid (PLA).12. Capsule according to claim 11 , in which the at least one material layer surrounding the oxygen barrier is substantially made from an amorphous polylactic acid (PLA).13. Capsule according to claim 11 , in which the at least one ...

Cartridge for beverage dispenser

A cartridge for a beverage dispenser includes a top that has a perimeter forming an opening therein, an intermediate portion connected to the top, and a bottom connected to the intermediate portion. The intermediate portion has at least five openings formed therein. The intermediate portion forms a receiving space between the top and the bottom.

Filter cartridge containing vinegar wetting cotton for descaling flow passages

A container within which is a liquid absorbing material that is wetted by a wetting liquid. The liquid absorbing material has a liquid retention characteristic for retaining the vinegar—such that the liquid retention ability reduces as a surface tension of the wetting liquid reduces due to a temperature rise of the wetting liquid over time. The temperature rise of the wetting liquid comes about when heated water at a higher temperature than the wetted liquid comes into contact with the wetting liquid. Preferably the liquid absorbing material is cotton and the wetting liquid is vinegar, such as apple vinegar. The container has an open top closed by a cover or lid and has a bottom. After piercing the cover of lid, heated water to pass through to enter confines of the container and heat the vinegar and mix with it for cleaning a machine that uses single serving beverage filter cartridges.

BIODEGRADBLE DRINK POD

A biodegradable single-serve pod container for use in single-serve hot beverage machine includes a top lid, a container side wall, a container bottom, whereby said top lid, container wall, and said container bottom are formed into a biodegradable single-serve pod container of at least one biodegradable material. 1. A biodegradable single-serve pod container for use in single-serve hot beverage machine , said container comprising: a top lid , a container side wall , a container bottom , whereby said top lid , container wall , and said container bottom are formed into a biodegradable single-serve pod container of at least one biodegradable material and are constructed and arranged to form a puncture orifice when used in a single-serve hot beverage machine.2. The biodegradable single-serve pod container of claim 1 , further including at least one heat resistant claim 1 , biodegradable coating.3. The biodegradable single-serve pod container of wherein said at least one biodegradable material is a material derived from banana leaves.4. The biodegradable single-serve pod container of wherein said at least one biodegradable material is selected from materials having a composition that maintain structural integrity when in contact with liquids heated between about 45-100 degrees Celsius for a period of time between about 15-300 seconds.5. The biodegradable single-serve pod container of wherein said at least one biodegradable material includes an outer biodegradable material disposed on an inner biodegradable material claim 1 , wherein said outer material degrades at a faster rate than said inner material. Single-serve hot beverage machines such as the popular machines made by Keurig®, Nespresso®, and the like, are becoming increasingly popular. However, one difficulty in use of these machines relates to the waste product created by the single-serve pods. Single-serve pods typically have aluminum tops and are generally recyclable. However, as many persons do not engage in ...

System for Providing a Single Serving of a Frozen Confection

A system for providing a single serving of a frozen confection, wherein the system comprises a pod comprising at least one ingredient for providing a single serving of a frozen confection; the system cools the pod; the system introduces water into the pod; the system simultaneously stirs the contents of the pod while scraping at least one wall of the pod to prevent a build-up of the frozen confection on the at least one wall of the pod; and the system ejects the frozen confection out of the pod. 1. A method for reducing a temperature of liquid ingredients in an interior of a pod disposed in an evaporator of a machine; the method comprising:inserting the pod into a receptacle defined by the evaporator;engaging a mixing paddle inside the pod with a driveshaft extending through an opening in a wall of the pod;rotating the mixing paddle of the pod by operating a motor mechanically coupled to the driveshaft;cooling the pod with a refrigeration system of the machine, andincreasing overrun volume of the ingredients in the pod by mixing air flowing through the opening in the wall of the pod with the ingredients of the pod.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pod has a wall thickness between 50 and 500 microns.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein increasing the overrun volume comprises increasing the overrun volume by between 10% to 60%.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein cooling the pod comprises cooling the pod to a temperature between −40° C. to 0° C.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein cooling the pod comprises using a two-phase refrigerant.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein cooling the pod comprises cooling at least a portion of the ingredients to below zero degrees Celsius in less two minutes.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein rotating the mixing paddle forces the ingredients of the pod radially outward and downward.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration system comprises a compressor.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the compressor is a rotary compressor.10 ...

Tea Bag with Accessible Opening

A porous bag for brewing a brewable substance held therein, includes an enclosure bag including walls made from a porous material, with the brewable substance held in the enclosure bag; and an accessible opening in one wall of the enclosure bag for receiving a liquid supply tube therein for supplying liquid to the enclosure bag, the accessible opening preventing the brewable substance from escaping so that the porous bag can be used as a steeping bag in a liquid, while also permitting access to the opening to permit supply of the liquid therein from the liquid supply tube inserted therethrough. 1. A porous bag for brewing a brewable substance held therein , comprising:an enclosure bag including walls made from a porous material, with the brewable substance held in the enclosure bag; andan accessible opening in one wall of the enclosure bag for receiving a liquid supply tube therein for supplying liquid to the enclosure bag, the accessible opening preventing the brewable substance from escaping so that the porous bag can be used as a steeping bag in a liquid, while also permitting access to the opening to permit supply of the liquid therein from the liquid supply tube inserted therethrough.2. A porous bag according to claim 1 , wherein said accessible opening includes at least one score line in said one wall.3. A porous bag according to claim 2 , further comprising a reinforcing arrangement around the accessible opening for preventing tearing of said one wall in an area surrounding the accessible opening when the score lines are torn.4. A porous bag according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one score line divides the accessible opening into a plurality of tabs which are connected at a periphery of the accessible opening claim 2 , and which are connected to each other by a plurality of score lines.5. A porous bag according to claim 4 , wherein the tabs each have a triangular configuration.6. A porous bag according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one score line ...

RAPIDLY COOLING FOOD AND DRINKS

Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks. 1. An aluminum beverage can for providing a single serving of dairy-based frozen confection , the aluminum beverage can comprising:a deep drawn body with a closed end and sidewalls defining an internal recess and an open end;a base seamed to the body across open end of the body such that the body and the base form a sealed can;at least one dairy ingredient disposed within the recess of the body; andat least one mixing paddle rotatably disposed within the body, the mixing paddle rotatable to mix the at least one dairy ingredient in the internal recess and configured to dispense the frozen confection out of the beverage can through an aperture in the base;wherein the sealed can, the at least one dairy ingredient, and the mixing paddle sterilized after assembly such that the at least one dairy ingredient is shelf stable at room temperature.2. The aluminum beverage can of claim 1 , wherein the sealed can is pressurized to between 20 and 100 psi when subject to a sterilization process.3. The aluminum beverage can of claim 2 , wherein the sealed can is pressurized to between 20 and 100 psi when subject to a retort sterilization process.4. The aluminum beverage can of claim 1 , further comprising a plug closing the aperture in the base.5. The aluminum beverage can of claim 4 , wherein the plug comprises a slide disposed between the cap and the base claim 4 , the slide rotatable relative to the base.6. The aluminum beverage can of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a protrusion extending outward relative to adjacent portions of the base.7. The aluminum beverage can of claim 1 , further comprising a grommet arranged in the closed end of the body.8. The aluminum beverage can of claim 7 , wherein the grommet comprises a recess sized to receive a driveshaft.9. The aluminum beverage can of claim 8 , wherein the pod is configured such that ...

FABRIC

A process for producing a thermoformable and bondable fabric in which the fabric is biodegradable and/or compostable. The process comprises extruding a polymeric blend to form a plurality of filaments, the filaments collectively comprising the fabric. 1. A process for producing a thermoformable and bondable fabric , the fabric being biodegradable and/or compostable , the process comprising:extruding a polymeric blend to form a plurality of filaments, the filaments collectively comprising the fabric.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said process is configured to yield a crystallinity in the plurality of filaments of about 30 to about 45%.3. (canceled)4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric blend comprises 3 to about 12% polybutylene succinate.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric blend comprises polylactic acid.6. (canceled)7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said filaments are exposed to an extrusion cabin pressure of about 1000 to about 5000 Pa.8. (canceled)9. The process according to claim 1 , further comprising hydro-entanglement claim 1 , wherein said hydro-entanglement comprises one or more water jets configured to project water at a pressure of about 7 claim 1 ,000 to about 12 claim 1 ,500 kPa.10. The process according to claim 9 , further comprising an infrared heating step downstream of said hydro-entanglement.11. The process according to claim 1 , comprising one or two of said polymeric blends claim 1 , wherein the one or two polymeric blends collectively comprise:(a) a first polylactic acid; and 'wherein the first polylactic acid (a) comprises a greater proportion of D-configuration lactic acid units to L-configuration lactic acid units than in the second polylactic acid (b).', '(b) a second polylactic acid,'}12. The process according to claim 11 , wherein:(a) the first polylactic acid comprises up to about 5% D-configured lactic acid units (based on the total number of lactic acid units in ...

CARTRIDGE FOR THE PREPARATION OF LIQUID PRODUCTS

A cartridge () containing a dose () of at least one substance That can be used for preparing a liquid product, such as for example coffee, comprises a side wall (), a bottom wall (), through which the aforesaid liquid can flow from the cartridge (), and a wall () for closing the cartridge () at the end opposite to said bottom wall (). the bottom wall () comprises a cellulose compostable material having aN air permeance not higher than 20 μm/(pa·s) (according to ISO 5636) and has a thickness of between 20 μm and 2.5 mm. 1. A cartridge containing a dose of at least one substance for use in the preparation of a liquid product , said cartridge including a side wall , a bottom wall , through which said liquid product is able to flow from the cartridge , and a wall for closing the cartridge at the end opposite to said bottom wall , wherein said bottom wall:includes a cellulose compostable material having an air permeance not higher than 20 μm/(Pa·s), preferably not higher than 5 μm/(Pa·s) (according to ISO 5636); andhas a thickness of between 20 μm and 2.5 mm, preferably between 50 μm and 0.5 mm and, in a particularly preferred way, between 60 μm and 300 μm.2. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein said cellulose material of the bottom is chosen from among parchment or surrogate parchment claim 1 , Pergamyn claim 1 , and moisture-proof paper.3. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein said side wall and said bottom wall include a compostable material.4. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall is made of a single piece with the side wall.5. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein said bottom claim 1 , exposed to the action of perforation of a bed of conical tips of a height of 3.5 mm and a diameter of the base of 3.9 mm that are made to advance through the bottom for an amount equal to 2.5 mm claim 1 , is perforated over at least 25% of the positions where the aforesaid perforation tips are located. The present disclosure relates to ...

AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER FOR STORING REUSABLE FILTER CUPS

There is provided a container for hermetically storing therein a reusable filter cup enclosed by a cover. The container comprises a housing that defines a cavity for receiving the filter cup and a perimeter seal dimensioned to seat thereon an outer edge of the cover. The container also comprises a retaining member removably securable across the cavity. The retaining member comprises a top seal for sealing an opening of the cover. When the retaining member is in the closed position the outer edge of the cover sealingly engages the perimeter seal and the top seal sealingly engages the cover over the opening so as to hermetically store the filter cup, such that freshness and dryness of the brewing material in the reusable filter cup are preserved and such that the reusable filter cup is conveniently transportable. 1. A container for hermetically storing therein a reusable filter cup enclosed by a cover , comprising:a housing having a base and a circular wall extending therefrom, the housing defining a cavity for receiving the reusable filter cup;a perimeter seal extending from a circular rim defined by an extremity of the circular wall opposite the base, the perimeter seal dimensioned to seat thereon an outer edge of the cover;a retaining member removably securable across the cavity and movable between an opened position and a closed position, the retaining member comprising a top seal for sealing an opening of the cover,wherein when the retaining member is in the opened position the filter cup can be inserted or removed from the housing, and when the retaining member is in the closed position the outer edge of the cover sealingly engages the perimeter seal and the top seal sealingly engages the cover over the opening so as to hermetically store the filter cup.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the perimeter seal is made of a flexible material.3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the top seal is made of a flexible material.4. The container of claim 2 , wherein the ...

End-consumer customizable product variety pack

A system for selecting and packaging a customized variety pack including an assortment of products including one or more servers configured to receive a custom order from a consumer for single serve coffee pods. The custom order comprises details specifying a total number of single serve coffee pods to include in the variety pack and a number of each of a plurality of different varieties of single serve coffee pods to include in the variety pack. The system further includes a labeling device configured to receive custom order information from the one or more servers, print a label with the custom order information, and attach the label to a box. The system further includes a packing machine configured to scan the label on the box, retrieve from the one or more servers the details for the variety pack, and deposit individual coffee pods into the box according to the details.

DOMESTIC SWEET TEA BREWING PRODUCT AND PROCESS

A sweet tea brewing product and system for brewing sweet tea is disclosed including making a concentrated sweet tea solution before mixing with water which comprises at least one water permeable sieve wherein tea particles and sugar granules are contained. The tea particles and sugar granules are brewed and dissolved during steeping in hot water to produce a hot concentrated sweet tea solution. The concentrated tea solution is then mixed with a proportioned amount of water to make consistent sweet tea. An alternative embodiment may be employed whereby coffee is substituted for tea to make a sweetened coffee solution that may be brewed hot or over ice. 1. A sweet tea brewing product for producing a concentrated sweet tea solution for mixing with a proportioned amount of water to make sweet tea comprising:at least one water permeable sieve for placement in a container;tea particles and sugar granules contained in said at least one sieve;said permeable sieve having openings being generally smaller than the size of said sugar granules and said tea particles for retention of said granules and particles; andso that said tea particles and sugar granules are extracted and dissolved in said container during steeping in hot water whereby a concentrated sweet tea solution is produced to be mixed with a proportioned amount of water for making sweet tea.2. The product of wherein said at least one permeable sieve is a pouch constructed from one of a polymer mesh claim 1 , cotton mesh claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , or a combination of a polymer and cotton material.3. The product of wherein said polymer mesh material includes one of nylon claim 2 , polyester claim 2 , polypropylene claim 2 , and polyethylene mesh material.4. The product of wherein the size of said sugar granules is generally U.S. mesh sieve nos. 35 or larger.5. The product of wherein the tea particles are generally retained by a U.S. mesh sieve no. 80.6. The product of wherein said at least one mesh pouch contains ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DRINKS, DRINKS CONTAINER AND DRINKS DEVICE

Method and system of using a drinks device to provide a variety of different types of drink requiring respective mixes of components and water. Drinks containers are arranged to each house separately the required components of a respective drink. Each drinks container is provided with a respective delivery outlet for dispensing a mix of the respective housed components. The drinks device is used to act upon respective drinks containers so as to mix the separately housed components and dispense the mixed components from the respective delivery outlet in conjunction with water from a water dispenser of the drinks device. 123-. (canceled)24. A drinks container comprising:walls, including an outer wall, defining a plurality of compartments configured to house respective components of as drink;communication paths including openable seals for communicating said respective components for mixing, the outer wall has a delivery outlet for dispensing the mixed respective components and is configured to be openable to define the delivery outlet; anda cooling path supplying the mixed respective components to the delivery outlet for cooling the mixed respective components flowing in the cooling path before dispensing by the delivery outlet.25. A drinks container according to wherein the cooling path is located immediately adjacent to an inner surface of a cooling portion of the outer wall such that cooling the outer wall at the cooling portion cools the cooling path.26. A drinks container according to wherein the cooling path extends along a circuitous route substantially filling the entire area of the inner surface of the cooling portion of the outer wall.27. A drinks container according to wherein the cooling path extends as a spiral or labyrinth to carry the mixed components to the delivery outlet.28. A drinks container according to wherein the outer wall includes a base portion movable inwardly of the container from a storage position to an active position and configured to ...

Spherical Container Allowing Rapid Extraction

A spherical container comprising an upper shell, a lower shell, a filter net and a connector. The connector, the upper shell and the lower shell form an airtight spherical cavity. The filter net is fixed within cavities of the connector. The upper surfaces and the lower surfaces of the connector are inwardly recessed to form upper locking slots and lower locking slots. The upper shell and the lower shell are formed respectively with upper locking portions and lower locking portions. Outer walls of the upper locking portions and of the lower locking portions are inwardly recessed to form upper grooves and lower grooves respectively. The connector is formed with upper hooks and lower hooks. Inner wall of the connector extends upwardly and downwardly to form buffer plates tightly fitted with inner walls of the upper shell and of the lower shell. 1121. A spherical container allowing rapid extraction comprising a shell () , wherein an airtight cavity () is formed inside the shell () for storing food ingredients;{'b': '1', 'the shell () is made by easily penetrable hard material.'}232132. The spherical container allowing rapid extraction as in claim 1 , wherein a filter net () is mounted in the cavity () of the shell (); the filter net () separates the cavity () into an upper cavity and a lower cavity mutually independent from each other.3. The spherical container allowing rapid extraction as in claim 2 , wherein the upper cavity forms part of a sphere of the spherical container allowing rapid extraction; the lower cavity forms another part of the sphere of the spherical container allowing rapid extraction.41111211123. The spherical container allowing rapid extraction as in claim 1 , wherein the shell () comprises an upper shell () and a lower shell (); the upper shell () and the lower shell () are removably connected with the filter net ().5411124111223444144211141111214212. The spherical container allowing rapid extraction as in claim 4 , wherein the spherical container ...

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HERMETIC SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS USING A SEALING HEAD HAVING A SPECIFIC PROFILE WITH A RIB

The invention concerns a manufacturing process for producing hermetic single-use food containers, including: forming a container body () having an peripheral rim (), placing the container body in a sealing head having a first die () and a second die () having cooperating annular sealing surfaces () facing the rim (), sealing a closing lid () placed over the container body with the rim () by applying the first die () and the second die () one against the other. According to the invention, the first die () is provided with a continuous annular rib () in its sealing surface (), the rib having a height (h) which is at least equal to a maximum depth of wrinkles that might appear on the rim upon forming the container body, whereby a sealing groove () is formed by the rib () in a side of the rim during the sealing.

SINGLE-SERVE BEVERAGE POD WITH ADDITIVE ENCLOSURE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF

The present disclosure is directed to a single-serve beverage pod having an additive enclosure and methods of making and using the same. The additive enclosure may serve to hold an additive that, when brewing a single-serve beverage, combines with a beverage precursor to yield a beverage infused with the additive. The present disclosure has recognized the difficulty in introducing a precise amount of desired additive in beverages, as well as the possibility of the additive being absorbed by or adversely affecting the beverage precursor, and provides a solution to making and using a single-serve beverage pod with a precise amount of desired additive.

Co-Injection Moulding

The present invention relates to advancements in injection moulding and in particular to a method and apparatus for co-injection moulding articles of complex non symmetrical geometry. The method forms a multilayer injection moulded article comprising an outer skin of a first material and a central core of a second material which is encapsulated by the outer skin. The first and second materials are injected in a single stream into a cavity of an injection mould, with the second material encased within the first material. The flow of the stream is controlled by means of flow paths within the mould cavity such that both the first and second materials are present in at least one first area of the mould cavity and that only the first material is present in at least one second area of the mould cavity. The flow paths include at least one primary flow path in the first mould cavity area which divides into at least two secondary flow paths. The resistance of a first of the secondary flow paths in the at least one first mould cavity area is reduced relative to that of a second of the two secondary flow paths, which is in the at least the second mould cavity area.

CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE

Capsule intended for receiving a substance for preparing a beverage using a coffee machine or infusion machine, to be held by a piston during the passage of the extracting liquid after piercing of the base by the pins of the piston. The capsule made from injected plastic material has a base () and a side wall () together forming part of a frustrum of a cone, as well as a rim () covered by a lid () after the filling of the capsule with the substance. The side wall () is shaped as a single cone frustrum between the rim () and the open () base (), formed as a flattened ring (), connected to the side wall (). The side wall () is covered by a label () and the open base (), including the ring () thereof, is covered by a sealed lid () inside the base. 214. Capsule in accordance with claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the sealed membrane () is an interior membrane seal.32314. Capsule in accordance with claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the label () and the membrane seal () are rendered integral by the capsule's injection molding.4121. Capsule in accordance with claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the central opening () of the bottom () is circular.51313111132. Capsule in accordance with claim 1 , characterized by the fact that it incorporates a cross brace () composed of a central hub () that is connected to the crown () by branches () entering the volume of the capsule so as not to be touched by the studs.611. Capsule in accordance with claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the crown () has a flattened frustoconical shape.72314. Capsule in accordance with claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the label () and the membrane seal () are made of aluminum foil claim 1 , and by the fact that the membrane seal is notably embossed.82314. Capsule in accordance with claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the label () and the membrane seal () are made of a complex composed of an aluminum (AL) or (EVOH) foil of which the two faces are covered with a film in a ...

Capsule and process for making the same

A capsule ( 1 ) for producing beverages including at least one container ( 2 ) of paper material exhibiting: a base ( 3 ), a lateral wall ( 4 ) transversally emerging from the base ( 3 ) to define a holding cavity ( 5 ) exhibiting, oppositely to the base ( 3 ), an opening of the container ( 2 ), an edge portion ( 6 ) placed at the container ( 2 ) opening and transversally emerging from the lateral wall ( 4 ) away from the holding cavity ( 5 ). The container ( 2 ) is made from a paper sheet extending between a first and second prevalent development surfaces ( 2 a, 2 b ) adapted to define respectively at least partially the inner and outer surfaces of the container ( 2 ). The lateral wall ( 4 ) includes pleats ( 27 ) defining overlapping areas of paper material, and wherein said first and second prevalent development surfaces ( 2 a, 2 b ) exhibit overlapping areas wherein portions of the same surface are in contact with each other, a plurality of portions of the same first and/or second prevalent development surfaces being stably constrained to each other.

Single Serving Brewing Material Holder

A filter paper cup for making a beverage pod. The filter paper cup includes a base (or receptacle) and may include a cover. The filter paper cup is formed by forming pleats in walls and a rim around the tops of the wall. Preferably, a heat seal filter paper is used and the pleats in the walls and rim are adhered by the heat to retain the shape. The base in inserted into a pod holder and brewing material is placed into the base. A cover may be positioned over the rim, and a lid is attached to the pod holder to sandwich the cover and rim to seal the pod. The cover, if present, is held taut by the lid of the pod holder to facilitate penetration of the cover by a needle to inject water into the pod. 1. A packaging material for forming beverage pods , the packaging material comprising: a downward concave cup having a base, pleated walls, and an upper opening and shaped to receive and hold a brewing material; and', 'a pleated annular rim circling the downward concave cup forming a top closed outside perimeter of the receptacle; and, 'a receptacle made from water permeable material, said receptacle comprising;'}the packaging material is made from generally round, flat portion forming the receptacle, wherein forming the downward concave cup of the receptacle from the flat portion creates the pleated walls in the downward concave cup and the pleated annular rim; andthe annular rim is configured to reside between a lid and body of a holder to seal the packaging material during brewing, the packaging material insertable and removable from the holder for reuse of the holder.2. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein:the water permeable paper is filter paper; andthe receptacle is made from a single piece of filter paper.3. The packaging material of claim 1 , further including a cover having about the same diameter as the annular rim claim 1 , the cover and the annular rim configured to reside between a lid and body of a holder to seal the packaging material during brewing ...

Brewing Cartridge

A single serving brewing cartridge adapter fits into known single serving horizontal coffee makers and allows use of a common single serving cartridge made for a vertical coffee maker. The cartridge adapter includes a fixed extraction needle in the base of cartridge adapter and defines walls rising from the base to guide a cartridge into position. The extraction needle pierces a single use cartridge to release brewed beverage into the cartridge adapter. An injection needle in the horizontal coffee maker lid punctures a foil cover of single use cartridges and passes through a permanent opening in a lid of the cartridge adapter and an extraction needle in the horizontal coffee maker cooperates with the cartridge adapter to carry brewed drink from the cartridge adapter. Reusable cartridges including permanent openings to receive the injection needle and to release brewed beverage may also be used with the cartridge adapter. 1. A reusable single serving brewing cartridge for use in a coffee maker , the brewing cartridge comprising: a floor under the interior;', 'walls reaching up from the floor and surrounding the interior; and', 'a top edge of the walls above the interior, the top edge having a greater perimeter than the floor;, 'a base made from plastic and defining an interior and an exterior and comprisinga passage wall outside the walls, the passage wall closed at a bottom and reaching up to an outlet port proximal to the top edge of the walls;a passage between the passage wall and the interior, the passage in fluid communication with the interior allowing brewed drink to escape from the interior, and in fluid communication with the coffee maker through the outlet port;a permanently open outlet port of the passage; anda plane P defined by a top edge of the walls, the outlet port residing in the plane P, wherein the base is configured to allow an injection needle to come into fluid communication with the interior through the plane P for injection of liquid into the ...

SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A SINGLE SERVING OF A FROZEN CONFECTION

A system for providing a single serving of a frozen confection, wherein the system comprises a pod comprising at least one ingredient for providing a single serving of a frozen confection; the system cools the pod; the system introduces water into the pod; the system simultaneously stirs the contents of the pod while scraping at least one wall of the pod to prevent a build-up of the frozen confection on the at least one wall of the pod; and the system ejects the frozen confection out of the pod. 128-. (canceled)29. A method for providing a single serving of a frozen confection , the method comprising:inserting a pod containing one or more ingredients and a mixing paddle into a recess of a machine for providing the single serving of the frozen confection;contacting a side wall of the pod against a side wall of the recess;connecting a motor of the machine to a stem of the mixing paddle, the stem extending through a wall of the pod;moving the mixing paddle inside the pod while cooling the recess to form the frozen confection from the one or more ingredients; anddispensing the frozen confection from the pod into an edible cone or a collecting container while the pod is in the recess of the machine without the frozen confection coming into contact with another object.30. The method of claim 29 , wherein dispensing the frozen confection comprises opening an exit port of the pod.31. The method of claim 29 , wherein moving the mixing paddle inside the pod while cooling the recess to form the frozen confection from the ingredient comprises rotating the mixing paddle in a first direction.32. The method of claim 29 , wherein dispensing the frozen confection from the pod comprises rotating the mixing paddle in a second direction opposite the first direction.33. The method of claim 29 , further comprising heating the side wall of the recess to remove condensation from the side wall of the recess.34. The method of claim 29 , further comprising applying an outward force to the ...

SINGLE USE BEVERAGE FILTER BASKET WITH NON-WOVEN FILTER MEDIUM

A disposable single-use beverage filter basket filled with beverage grounds, and a beverage brewer having a cartridge for placement of the beverage filter basket. A permeable filter basket has a rigid frame having a bottom, a plurality of ribs, and a top rim that define side openings, and a non-woven filter medium that is bonded thermally to the material of the frame to cover the side openings. The non-woven filter medium is made of recyclable or compostable plastic or bio-polymer, and frame is made of the material of the non-woven filter medium. The permeable filter basket is filled with beverage grounds and enclosed with a film cover. The inlet probe of the brewer pierces the cover and admits a heated liquid into the beverage grounds, and creates a brewed beverage that flows through the filter material and exits an opening in a bottom portion of the cartridge. 1. A permeable filter basket for containing beverage grounds during brewing of a beverage in a beverage brewer by introduction of pressurized water therethrough , the permeable filter basket comprising: a continuous top rim that defines a top opening of the frame;', 'a bottom having a peripheral edge; and', 'a plurality of ribs that extends from the top rim to the bottom, the plurality of ribs, top rim and bottom defining a plurality of side openings;', 'wherein the bottom is closed to inhibit passage of water therethrough during brewing and is adapted to redirect pressurized water contacting the bottom toward the top opening so as to facilitate intermixing of pressurized water with beverage grounds prior to exiting the filter basket through the plurality of side openings;, 'a frame formed of a polymer material comprisinga liquid-permeable non-woven filter medium insert formed of a polymer material comprised of random, interconnected fibers, the fibers collectively forming inherently disordered inlet and outlet fluid passageways therethrough, the non-woven filter medium insert being separately formed from ...

Tabbed Seal For Beverage Pod

A beverage pod is provided that includes a body and a seal or lid. The seal may include a tab to assist the user in removing the seal or lid from the body. The body may be configured in any suitable shape to be used in a beverage preparation machine. Further, the body may contain a variety of different materials for beverage preparation. For example, the body may contain, powders, particles, liquids, extracts, and the like to be used to prepare a beverage. 1. A tabbed sealing member for sealing to a rim surrounding a beverage pod opening , the tabbed seal comprising:a lower laminate having a plurality of layers;an upper portion having at least one layer, the upper portion being partially bonded to the lower laminate such that a free portion of the upper portion forms a tab, the upper portion defined wholly within the perimeter of the sealing member;a sealant layer forming a lowermost layer of the lower laminate and configured to adhere the tabbed sealing member to the beverage pod;a sacrificial layer positioned in the lower laminate above the sealant layer, the sacrificial layer configured to rupture or tear adjacent the perimeter of the sealing member; anda polymer layer positioned in the upper portion, at least a portion of the polymer layer forming a portion of the tab.2. The sealing member of wherein the sealant layer is heat resistant up to about 135° C. or has a melting point of at least about 145° C.3. The sealing member of wherein the upper portion extends across an entire upper surface area of the seal.4. The sealing member of wherein the upper portion extends across less than the entire upper surface area of the seal.5. The sealing member of wherein the upper portion is positioned offset from a center point of the upper surface area of the seal such that the tab forms less than 50% of an upper surface area of the sealing member.6. The sealing member of wherein the sacrificial layer is ethylene vinyl acetate.7. The sealing member of wherein the sacrificial ...

Recycling of infusion capsules

A device for separating infusion capsules comprises a base unit and a plunger, the base unit having a face with an aperture for receiving a body part of the capsule, wherein a portion of the face surrounding the aperture has a surface that undulates in a longitudinal direction relative to a central axis through the aperture; the plunger comprising a projection sized to fit within the aperture. A capsule can be placed, rim side down, on the base unit over the aperture, and the plunger used to urge the capsule down into the aperture. The result is that the capsule inverts, rupturing the foil layer and emptying the coffee or other infusion into the base unit below the aperture. The coffee (etc) and the capsule can then be removed for separate recycling. The undulating surface ensures that the rim section of the capsule is distorted during this process, which assists in separating any layers that have been provided for example by way of sealant. 1. A device for separating infusion capsules , comprising a base unit and a plunger , the base unit having a face with an aperture for receiving a body part of the capsule , wherein a portion of the face surrounding the aperture has a surface that undulates in a longitudinal direction relative to a central axis through the aperture;the plunger comprising a projection sized to fit within the aperture.2. The device according to claim 1 , in which the portion is level in the radial direction relative to the central axis.3. The device according to claim 1 , in which the surface includes at least one section that is helical relative to the central axis.4. The device according to claim 1 , in which the surface includes at least one section that is substantially upright relative to the face.5. The device according to claim 1 , in which the surface includes at least one part consisting of claim 1 , in order;a sub-section that is substantially upright relative to the face;a sub-section that is helical relative to the central axis in a ...

Method for producing a beverage using a portion pack, and portion pack

A method for producing a beverage using a portion pack including a container made of filter material for containing an extraction material, and a supporting body which encloses the container. The method comprises the steps of: placing the closed portion pack into a filter vessel; opening the container of the portion pack on an upper side and increasing the internal volume of the container by at least 50% compared to the internal volume in the closed container, and applying water to the extraction material for beverage preparation. The portion pack comprises at least one folding edge on the supporting body about which a flap can be pivoted in order to increase the internal volume of the portion pack when opening.

RAPIDLY COOLING FOOD AND DRINKS

Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks. 1. A machine for reducing the temperature of ingredients in a pod with a protrusion extending outward relative to adjacent portions of a base of a pod , the protrusion having a stem that extends between a head and a foot , the stem having a smaller cross-section than the head and the foot , the base comprising a weakened section extending around the protrusion , the machine comprising: an evaporator defining a receptacle sized to receive the pod;', 'a compressor; and', 'a condenser; and, 'a refrigeration system comprisinga dispenser configured to apply a force to the protrusion of the pod in the receptacle of the evaporator to remove the protrusion.2. The machine according to claim 1 , further comprising a motor mechanically connected to the dispenser claim 1 , the motor operable to rotate the dispenser.3. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises an engagement surface for mechanically engaging the pod.4. The machine according to claim 3 , wherein the dispenser comprises a flat gear parallel the base of the pod claim 3 , and teeth of the gear are the engagement surface.5. The machine according to claim 3 , wherein the dispenser comprises a gear wheel set at an angle to the base of the pod claim 3 , and teeth of the gear wheel are the engagement surface.6. The machine according to claim 3 , wherein the dispenser comprises a worm gear in toothed engagement with a gear wheel.7. The machine according to claim 6 , wherein the gear wheel has an annular member and protrusions that extend from the annular member.8. The machine according to claim 7 , wherein the protrusions are the engagement surface of the dispenser.9. The machine according to claim 7 , wherein the protrusions are dowel-shaped protrusions.10. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser is arranged at a floor of a pod machine ...

RAPIDLY COOLING FOOD AND DRINKS

Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks. 1. A pod for forming a cold food or drink , the pod comprising:a body with an axis, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to define an interior cavity of the body open at the second end, the second end of the body having a radius that is less than an average radius of the body;a base extending across the open end of the body, the base sealed to the sidewall of the body;a mixing paddle disposed in the interior cavity of the body; anda cap attached to the pod, the cap extending over at least part of the base and rotatable relative to the base, the cap defining an opening extending through the cap.2. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein the body and the base form a can.3. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein the base includes a protrusion extending outward relative to adjacent portions of the base.4. The pod according to claim 3 , wherein the protrusion has a head claim 3 , a foot claim 3 , and a stem that extends between the head and the foot claim 3 , the stem having a smaller cross-section than the head and the foot.5. The pod according to claim 3 , wherein the base comprises a weakened section extending around the protrusion.6. The pod according to claim 5 , wherein the cap has a ramp adjacent the opening extending through the cap claim 5 , the ramp sized and positioned to lift the protrusion and break the weakened section to separate the protrusion from the adjacent portions of the base when the cap is rotated.7. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein the cap is rotatable around the axis of the body.8. The pod according to claim 1 , further comprising a plug closing an opening extending through the base.9. The pod according to claim 8 , wherein the plug comprises a slide disposed between the cap and the base claim 8 , the slide rotatable relative to the base.10. The ...

DISPOSABLE SINGLE USE BEVERAGE PACKAGE

A beverage brewer having a cartridge for placement of a disposable single use filter basket filled with beverage grounds. The filter basket includes a plastic frame having a bottom, a plurality of ribs, and a top rim that define a plurality of openings covered by a non-woven or woven plastic filter material. The basket filled with beverage grounds is enclosed with a film cover. The inlet probe of the brewer pierces the cover and admits a heated liquid into the beverage grounds, and creates a brewed beverage that flows through the filter material and exits an opening in a bottom portion of the cartridge. 1. A beverage brewer , comprising:(A) a cartridge configured for holding a disposable, single-use filter basket, the cartridge having an opening in a bottom portion;(B) a disposable single-use filter basket placed and disposed within the cartridge of the brewer, the filter basket including(1) a permeable basket comprising(a) a rigid frame made of a plastic, and comprising: a continuous, circular top rim that defines a top opening of the frame; a circular bottom; and a plurality of spaced apart ribs that extend from the top rim to a peripheral edge of the bottom, wherein the bottom peripheral edge, the plurality of ribs, and the rim define a plurality of side openings; and(b) a flexible, liquid-permeable filter material made of a non-woven or woven plastic material, that extends between and is bonded thermally to the plastic of the frame, including the bottom peripheral edge, the plurality of ribs, and the top rim of the frame, and covers the plurality of side openings;(2) an amount of beverage grounds, prefilled and disposed within the permeable basket, and(3) a cover attached to and across the top rim of the frame that covers the top opening of the frame to maintain the beverage grounds within the permeable basket, the cover selected from the group consisting of a foil, foil laminate, metalized film, coated film or multilayer laminate EVOH film, polyethylene film, ...

PROVIDING SINGLE SERVINGS OF COOLED FOODS AND DRINKS

Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks. 1. A machine for producing cooled food or drinks from ingredients in a pod containing the ingredients , the machine comprising:an evaporator of a refrigeration system, the evaporator defining a receptacle sized to receive the pod; andwherein the refrigeration system has a working fluid loop that runs from the evaporator to a compressor to a condenser to an expansion valve or capillary tube back to the evaporator and also includes a first bypass line that extends from the working fluid loop between the compressor and the condenser to the working fluid loop between the expansion valve and the evaporator.2. The machine of claim 1 , further comprising a bypass valve on the first bypass line.3. The machine of claim 1 , further comprising a second bypass line that extends from the working fluid loop between the compressor and the condenser to the working fluid loop between the evaporator and the compressor.4. The machine of claim 3 , further comprising a bypass valve on the second bypass line5. The machine of claim 3 , further comprising a suction line heat exchanger.6. The machine of claim 5 , wherein the working fluid loop passes through a reservoir of phase change material disposed between the compressor and the condenser.7. The machine of claim 6 , wherein the phase change material comprises ethylene glycol and water mixture claim 6 , salt water claim 6 , paraffin wax claim 6 , alkanes claim 6 , or pure water or a combination thereof.8. The machine of claim 7 , wherein the working fluid loop includes a pressure vessel between the condenser and the evaporator claim 7 , a first isolation valve between the pressure vessel and the expansion valve claim 7 , and a second isolation valve between the compressor and the condenser.9. The machine of claim 8 , wherein the working fluid loop passes through a thermoelectric cooler between the ...

Beverage Capsule And Process And System For Making Same

A beverage capsule is provided for use in a beverage preparing machine. A system and process for making the beverage capsule is also provided. The beverage capsule includes a body defining an interior space having an opening. A filter is disposed in the body to define an ingredients chamber and an extraction chamber. The filter has an air flow permeability of at least 400 L/s.m2. Ingredients are disposed in the ingredients chamber and a cover is dispensed over the opening to seal the interior space. The filter includes a vent region between the top surface of the ingredients and the bottom surface of cover for venting gas through said filter between said ingredients chamber and said extraction chamber. An alternate embodiment includes air flow channels defined in a side wall of body. 1. A beverage capsule for use in a beverage preparing machine , the beverage capsule comprising:a body defining an interior space;a filter disposed in said body to define an ingredients chamber and an extraction chamber, said filter having an air flow permeability of at least 400 L/s.m2;ingredients disposed in said ingredients chamber for preparing a consumable product; anda cover disposed over an opening to said body for sealing said interior space.2. A beverage capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said filter has a basis weight in the range of 40 to 150 gsm.3. A beverage capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a vent region is defined in said filter between a top surface of said ingredients and a bottom surface of said cover claim 1 , said vent region being adapted for venting gas through said filter between said ingredients chamber and said extraction chamber claim 1 , said vent region having a surface area no less than 3 cm2.4. A beverage capsule as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said vent region is disposed between 0-5 mm below said bottom surface of cover.5. A beverage capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spacing between a top surface of said ingredients disposed in said ...

Mixing Cartridge

A cartridge may comprise a container, a filter, and a lid. The container may comprise a pierceable bottom portion structurally configured to be pierceable by a first machine piercing element. The filter may be disposed inside the container. The filter may comprise a pre-shaped concave center portion disposed above the pierceable bottom portion. The pre-shaped concave center portion may be disposed above the pierceable bottom portion. The pre-shaped concave center portion may comprise one or more attachment portions fastened to the container bottom along a periphery of the pre-shaped concave center portion. The lid may be attached to an opening of the container. 1. A cartridge , comprising:a container comprising a pierceable bottom portion structurally configured to be pierceable by a first machine piercing element; a pre-shaped concave center portion disposed above the pierceable bottom portion; and', 'one or more attachment portions fastened to the container bottom along a periphery of the pre-shaped concave center portion; and, 'a filter disposed inside the container, the filter comprisinga lid attached to an opening of the container.2. The cartridge of claim 1 , further comprising a substance disposed in a chamber bounded by the lid and the filter.3. The cartridge of claim 2 , wherein at least part of the substance comprises at least one of:a sweetner;a brewable medium;a beverage medium;coffee;tea;a liquid concentrate;a powdered concentrate;a pharmaceutical;a nutraceutical; ora flavoring.4. The cartridge of claim 2 , wherein at least part of the substance comprises at least one of:paint;glue;a cleaning solution; ora solvent.5. The cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the substance is configured to interact liquid to form a solution.6. The cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the substance is configured to interact liquid to form a beverage.7. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein an opening of the filter contacts a sidewall of the container.8. The cartridge of claim 2 , wherein ...

PAPER CARTRIDGE FOR EXTRACTING BEVERAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

A paper cartridge for extracting a beverage and a method for manufacturing the cartridge are proposed. The paper cartridge is configured to extract a beverage including not only general tea-type beverages such as green tea, black tea, and Solomon's seal tea, but also medicinal herbal tea-type beverages such as Nakai, Oliv., , Saengmaek-san, Root Bark, , and red ginseng by using high-pressure extraction water after the paper cartridge is fitted over a beverage maker. More specifically, proposed are an environment-friendly paper cartridge and a manufacturing method therefor, in which a pod-shaped body, a porous inner filter, and a cover sheet are all made of paper materials and are bonded to each other via a medium including a synthetic resin component by a hot-pressing method, thereby preventing environmental pollution. 1. A paper cartridge for extracting a beverage , the paper cartridge comprising:a pod-shaped body having a first bottom part and a first side wall part constituting a receiving part, and a flange part formed by protruding along a circumference of an upper open part of the first side wall part;a porous inner filter having a second bottom part and a second side wall part constituting a storage part in which beverage powder is stored, an upper end of the second side wall part being bonded to an upper end of the first side wall part;a cover sheet bonded to the flange part of the body and sealing the body; anda medium bonding the inner filter and the cover sheet to the body,wherein the body, the porous inner filter, and the cover sheet are made of paper materials, and the medium comprises a synthetic resin component for thermal bonding, so the body, the inner filter, and the cover sheet made of the paper materials are bonded to each other via the medium by a hot-pressing method.2. The paper cartridge of claim 1 , wherein a height of the second side wall part of the inner filter is shorter than a height of the first side wall part claim 1 , so space is ...

METHOD OF PREPARING SHORT COFFEE BEVERAGE USING COFFEE FILTER POD

A method of preparing a short coffee beverage having a brewed volume of from 25 to 75 ml is provided. The method comprises: placing a coffee filter pod in a brewing chamber of a low pressure beverage brewing machine; passing a beverage medium through the pod to extract the roast and ground coffee; and producing a flow resistance through the coffee filter pod using a particle size distribution that leads to increased flow resistance and a pressure drop, wherein the coffee filter pod contains roast and ground coffee with a plurimodal volume distribution density with a first peak of from 30 to 60 microns and a second peak of from 260 to 330 microns, wherein the ratio of the volume of the particles in the first peak relative to the volume of the particles in the second peak is from 2:1 to 1:2. 1. A method of preparing a short coffee beverage having a brewed volume of from 25 to 75 ml , the method comprising:placing a coffee filter pod in a brewing chamber of a low pressure beverage brewing machine, wherein the filter pod comprises an upper sheet and a lower sheet sealed together around the periphery and enclosing the roast and ground coffee, wherein each of the upper and lower sheets is formed of filter paper;passing a beverage medium through the pod to extract the roast and ground coffee with a brew cycle duration of from 15 to 30 seconds and operating at from 1 to 3 bar; andproducing a flow resistance through the coffee filter pod using a particle size distribution that leads to increased flow resistance and a pressure drop, wherein the coffee filter pod contains roast and ground coffee, wherein the roast and ground coffee has a plurimodal volume distribution density with a first peak of from 30 to 60 microns and a second peak of from 260 to 330 microns, wherein the ratio of the volume of the particles in the first peak relative to the volume of the particles in the second peak is from 2:1 to 1:2.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising further compressing the ...

MANUFACTURING SOLUBLE BEVERAGE PRODUCTS

A process for the manufacture of a soluble beverage powder is provided, the process comprising the steps of; 1. A process for the manufacture of a soluble beverage powder , the process comprising the steps of;(a) forming a mass comprising a beverage concentrate;(b) contacting at least a portion of a surface of the mass with a water permeable membrane, whereby water passes from the mass through the permeable membrane to at least partially dry the mass; and(c) texturising the at least partially dried mass to form the soluble beverage powder,wherein, before step (b), at least a portion of the surface of the mass is coated with a substantially dry edible powder.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the beverage powder comprises a coffee powder claim 1 , a milk powder claim 1 , a tea powder claim 1 , a juice powder claim 1 , a cocoa powder or a chocolate powder.3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the mass is formed from a beverage concentrate comprising at least 30% solids claim 1 , preferably from a coffee extract comprising at least 30 wt % coffee solids.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the mass is formed by shaping and/or at least partially freezing the beverage concentrate.5. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the water permeable membrane comprises a wire mesh.6. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the step of texturising comprises grinding and/or sieving the at least partially dried mass.7. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the coating covers substantially all of the surface of the mass.8. A process according to claim 1 , wherein in the step of forming a mass comprising a beverage concentrate claim 1 , the beverage concentrate is formed into a laminar sheet.9. A process according to claim 8 , wherein the laminar sheet has a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm claim 8 , and wherein the thickness is substantially constant.10. A process according to claim 8 , wherein in the step of coating the surface of the mass with a ...

PREPACKAGED POD FOR BREWING HOT BEVERAGES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A pod to be used in machines for brewing hot beverages. For example, a pod comprises two water-permeable filtering elements coupled to each other along a periphery forming a casing, which contains substances extractable by forced percolation, in which said periphery is sealed and embedded by a sealing flange of the pod that extends continuously around said casing. 111-. (canceled)12. A pod for use in a hot beverage production machine , comprising:two water-permeable filter elements mutually coupled along a periphery of said filter elements, said water-permeable filter elements being adapted to form a casing containing extractable substances by forced percolation; anda sealing flange,wherein said periphery of said filter elements is sealed and is embedded by said sealing flange, said sealing flange continuously extending around said casing.131. The pod according to claim , wherein said sealing flange is adapted to provide structural stiffness to said pod to substantially prevent flexing of said water-permeable filter elements.141. The pod according to claim , wherein said sealing flange comprises an upper ring and a lower ring joined together , said upper ring and lower ring having an inner radius equal to or greater than the radius of said casing and an outer radius greater than the radius of said periphery of said water-permeable filter elements , and said periphery being interposed between said upper ring and lower ring.151. The pod according to claim , further comprising two shells joined , respectively , to said upper ring and to said lower ring , said two shells forming a chamber substantially hermetically enclosing said casing , and wherein said shells comprise , along a peripheral edge of each said two shells , a joint with , respectively , the upper ring and the lower ring , said joint being adapted to be separated by mechanical action exerted from the exterior of the pod.161. The pod according to claim , further comprising two covers joined , respectively , ...

PREPARING TEA WITH THE AID OF A TEA PAD AND A COFFEE MAKER

A tea pad is provided for preparing tea. More particularly, the tea pad provides at least one consumption unit of tea with the aid of a coffee maker. The coffee maker is provided with a holder for receiving at least one pad filled with a product to be extracted, and means for pressing hot water under pressure through the pad for obtaining an extract of the product while, preferably, the applied pressure of the water is 1-2 bar. The pad is provided with a covering, such as filtering paper which is at least partly transmissive to a liquid such as water and, which is at least virtually non-transmissive to tea. The covering comprises at least one space which is at least partly filled with tea. 1. An assembly comprising:a holder including an inside space formed by a bottom and an upstanding sidewall of the holder;a pad received in the holder and filled with a product to be extracted; anda lid bounding the inside space of the holder with which the holder is closed off;wherein the holder includes an outflow path which begins in the bottom of the holder and ends outside the holder for dispensing the extracted product while, in use, hot water is fed to the holder and is pressed through the pad for obtaining the extract which, then, leaves the pad and, thereupon, leaves the inside space and the holder via the outflow path;wherein the pad is a tea pad for preparing tea, more particularly, at least one consumption unit of tea, with the aid of a coffee maker;wherein the coffee maker is provided with the holder for receiving at least one pad filled with a product to be extracted, and means for pressing hot water under pressure through the pad for obtaining an extract, while the applied pressure of the water is 1-2 bar;wherein the pad includes a covering such as filtering paper which is at least partly transmissive to a liquid such as water and which is at least virtually non-transmissive to tea;wherein the covering comprises at least one space which is at least partly filled with ...

Portion capsule and process for production of a beverage with a portion capsule

A method for producing a beverage using a portion capsule is proposed. The portion capsule includes a capsule body with a capsule base and a cover, a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the cover, and a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base. The filter element includes a non-woven having a felt structure such that no crema is formed on the beverage. The the method includes providing the portion capsule in a first method step, perforating the capsule base by means of an external perforation means in a second method step, and at least partially spacing the filter element apart from the capsule base in a third method step.

Container WIth Removable Portion

A container is provided with a body defining an interior space having an opening. A filter is disposed in the body to define an ingredients chamber. Ingredients are disposed in the ingredients chamber and a cover is disposed over the opening to seal the interior space. The container is adapted to allow cover and filter with ingredients contained in ingredients chamber to be separated from the remainder of body. 2. A container as claimed in claim 1 , further including a tab adapted for providing a grip to remove said cover with said filter and said ingredients chamber from said body.3. A container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a notch is defined in the interior surface of said body claim 1 , said notch providing a predicted point of weakness in said body.4. A container as claimed in wherein said notch extends substantially about the periphery of said opening.5. A container as claimed in wherein said body is formed of a multilayered material that includes a barrier layer disposed between a sealing layer and an outer layer claim 3 , and wherein said notch is defined in said sealing layer.6. A container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said filter has a basis weight in the range of 8 to 400 gsm.7. A container as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said tab is formed from said cover.8. A container as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said tab is formed from a portion of said body defined by a separation point at a location where said filter is bonded to said body.9. A container as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said separation point is defined in said flange of said body to define said tab.10. A container as claimed in wherein said first bond is formed with a first bonding material disposed between a first surface of said filter and a first surface of said body.11. A container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said body is formed of a multilayered material that includes a barrier layer disposed between a sealing layer and an outer layer claim 1 , and wherein said first bond between ...

INTERCHANGEABLE CAPSULE FOR PREPARING AN INFUSION OF COFFEE, AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING AN INFUSION OF SAID COFFEE

A capsule suited to contain in its inside a mass of powdered coffee for preparing an infusion of coffee. The capsule comprises a container closed by a lid. The container is provided with a filter of the coffee/hot water infusion. The capsule is characterized in that the mass of powdered coffee is located in an annular space surrounding a central chimney. The infusion water, during at least one of its intermediate steps, converges from the annular space towards the central chimney passing first through a vertical filter. 1100100101102101. Capsule () suited to contain a mass of powdered coffee (MC) for preparing an infusion of coffee; capsule () comprising a container () closed by a lid () , said container () being provided with filtering means (FT) of the coffee/hot water infusion;{'b': 100', '180, 'capsule () characterized in that said mass of powdered coffee (MC) is arranged in an annular space (SP) surrounding a central chimney ();'}{'b': '180', 'and in that the infusion water, during at least one intermediate infusion step, converges from the annular space (SP) towards said central chimney (), passing at first through vertical filtering means (FT).'}2100121120. Capsule () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the infusion water is fed towards the mass of powdered coffee (MC) by means of a plurality of through openings () obtained in a feeding well ().3100102. Capsule () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the infusion water is fed towards the mass of powdered coffee (MC) by means of at least one hole obtained on said lid ().4100121125. Capsule () according to claim 2 , characterized in that the hot infusion water claim 2 , after passing through said plurality of through openings () claim 2 , flows along a labyrinth path ().5100114114115. Capsule () according to claim 1 , characterized in that said vertical filtering means (FT) comprise a plurality of vertical projections () claim 1 , each couple of said vertical projections () being separated by a ...

SYSTEM FOR ADMIXTURE OF A MATERIAL IN POWDER OR LIQUID FORM

The invention concerns a system () for admixture of a material in powder or liquid form into a fluid stream comprising a container () enclosing the material (). The container cooperates with an outlet () of a fluid dispensing unit () such as a spigot or faucet and at least a part of the container () is permeable for the fluid () dispensed from the fluid dispensing unit (). Further the system () comprises a device () configured to cooperate with the outlet and the container(), and the device () is made in a material non-permeable for the fluid () and said system comprises position means () configured to position and to sustain the container() in a defined relation to said device (). 1185834594412529652212223323031222385. System () for handling a material () of solid particles such as granular , flakes or powder into a fluid stream , said fluid stream being a water stream , the system comprising a container () enclosing the material () , said container cooperating with an outlet () of a tap or faucet () comprising a spout having a spout outlet and at least a part of the container () being permeable for the fluid () dispensed from the () tap/faucet () , said system () further comprising a device () configured to cooperate with the outlet and the container () , said device () being made in a material non-permeable for the fluid () , and said system comprising position means () configured to position and to sustain the container () in a defined relation to said device () , said container comprising a top part () , a bottom part () , side parts () , a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet , characterised in that the device is adapted to be placed in the spout outlet () and the fluid inlet () is placed in the top part of the container and the outlet () is placed in the oppositely placed bottom part () and/or lower part of the side parts () , whereby the fluid passes through the solid particles () from the top to the lower part of the container () extracting the flavour and ...

METHOD FOR CONDUCING CONCENTRATED CANNABIS OIL TO BE STABLE, EMULSIFIABLE AND FLAVORLESS FOR USE IN HOT BEVERAGES AND RESULTING POWDERIZED CANNABIS OIL

A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized cannabis oil, in which concentrated cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil. 1. A method for making powderized cannabis oil with a modified terpene profile , comprising the steps of:selecting a cannabis oil;measuring a desired quantity of the cannabis oil;selecting a first human consumable powder;measuring a desired quantity of the first human consumable powder to achieve a ratio of the first human consumable powder to the cannabis oil, by weight;wherein the ratio of the first human consumable powder to the cannabis oil, by weight, is at least three grams of first human consumable powder to every one-half of a gram of cannabis oil;mixing the cannabis oil and the first human consumable powder until the cannabis oil is evenly absorbed by the first human consumable powder to create a powderized cannabis oil;selecting a terpene oil;measuring a desired quantity of the terpene oil;selecting a second human consumable powder;mixing the terpene oil and the second human consumable powder until the terpene oil is evenly absorbed by the second human consumable powder to create a terpene oil powder; andmixing the powderized cannabis oil and the terpene oil powder until the terpene oil powder is evenly distributed throughout the powderized cannabis oil.2. The method of wherein the first human consumable powder is maltodextrin.3. The method of wherein the ratio of the first human consumable powder to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of the first human ...

Code and Container of System for Preparing a Beverage or Foodstuff

A container for a foodstuff or beverage preparation machine, the container for containing beverage or foodstuff preparation material and comprising on a surface thereof a code encoding preparation information, the code comprising a reference portion and a data portion: the reference portion comprising a linear arrangement of at least two reference units defining a reference line r, the data portion comprising at least one data unit, said data unit is arranged on an encoding line D that intersects the reference line r, the data unit occupies a distance d along the encoding line D within the bounds of the encoding area as a variable to at least partially encode a parameter of the preparation information, whereby said encoding line D is circular and is arranged with a tangent thereto orthogonal the reference line r at said intersection point; wherein the reference portion further comprises: a reference unit as a reference line orientation identifier, which is arranged at a centre of the circle defined by the encoding line D; a reference unit, which is arranged: at a greater radial position from said orientation identifier than the data units. 1. A container for a beverage or foodstuff preparation machine , the container for containing beverage or foodstuff material and comprising: a reference portion comprising an arrangement of at least two reference units to define a reference line r;', 'a data portion comprising a data unit, wherein the data unit is arranged on an encoding line D that intersects the reference line r, the data unit is arranged a distance d from said intersection as a variable to at least partially encode a parameter of the preparation information, whereby said encoding line D is circular and is arranged with a tangent thereto orthogonal the reference line r at said intersection point;', 'wherein the reference portion further comprises:', 'a reference unit as a reference line orientation identifier, which is arranged at a centre of the circle defined ...

Beverage Brewing Product

A beverage brewing product for brewing a sweetened beverage is disclosed which produces a sweetened beverage solution that can be mixed with a diluting liquid and which comprises at least one water permeable sieve wherein beverage material and granulated sweetener are contained. The beverage material and sweetener are brewed and dissolved during steeping in hot water to produce a sweetened beverage solution. The beverage solution, if concentrated, is then mixed with a proportioned amount of diluting liquid to make a consistently sweet beverage. This beverage brewing product may be used to produce a variety of consistently sweetened beverages, including tea, coffee, and lemonade.

BIODEGRADABLE COFFEE FILTER SYSTEM

A biodegradable coffee filter system, method of use, and packaging are presented that provide an environmentally friendly means of brewing single-serve cups as well as a method of using the system and a means for transporting and/or shipping a plurality of the pods. The pod is formed of a filter material with a top, a bottom, and a lip. The top and the bottom are fitted together in a way that forms a hollow interior that houses a brewing medium. The top and bottom are fitted together at a lip which facilitates holding the pod in place throughout the brewing process. A method of using the pod is presented whereby the pod is placed within a reusable holder, and the pod is held in place by a lip. 1. A biodegradable beverage pod system , comprising:a pod;the pod having a upper member;the pod having a lower member;a brewing medium;wherein the top member and bottom member overlap one another at a lip;wherein the top member and the bottom member are sealed to one another along the lip;wherein the top member and the bottom member are formed of a biodegradable filter material;wherein the connection of the top member to the bottom member form a hollow interior;wherein the brewing medium is held within the hollow interior.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the seal is formed by welding claim 1 , adhering claim 1 , folding claim 1 , crimping claim 1 , sewing or any combination thereof.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the top member is generally planar in shape.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the top member is generally circular in shape when viewed from above or below.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lip terminates at a generally circular periphery.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom member includes a bottom wall and a side wall.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom member includes a bottom wall and a side wall claim 1 , wherein the sidewall is generally cylindrical in shape.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lip extends outward from an upper ...

COFFEE POD HAVING A FLEXIBLE MICROPOROUS OR MICROPERFORATED CASING

A coffee pod which can be used for machines for preparing and dispensing coffee beverages that comprise at least one extraction chamber, and at least one piston for compacting a predetermined amount of ground coffee inserted into the extraction chamber. The pod includes: a predetermined amount of ground coffee compacted into an aggregate of ground coffee beans, having an outer shape suitable for rolling, and preferably a substantially spherical ball shape; and a filter casing formed of at least one pervious, microporous or microperforated sheet or film, trapping and matching the shape of the compacted coffee aggregate. The sheet or film is flexible, having stretchability properties with an elongation at rupture of at least 30% and an ultimate tensile strength of less than 2,000 N/m, and a thickness of at least 150 μm. 1. A coffee pod which can be used in particular in machines for preparing and dispensing coffee beverages of the type comprising at least one extraction chamber and at least one tamping piston to tamp a determined quantity of ground coffee inserted in said extraction chamber , said pod comprising:{'sup': '3', 'about 5 to 15 g of compacted aggregate of ground coffee, said compacted aggregate having a density that is about 0.65 to 0.75 kg/dmand having a spherical shape of about 20 to 4 mm in diameter, and'}a filtering casing formed of at least one permeable, microporous or micro-perforated sheet or film trapping and following the contour of and molded against said compacted aggregate of coffee,wherein said sheet or said film is flexible having stretch properties with an ultimate elongation of at least 30%, an ultimate tensile strength of less than 2,000 N/m and a thickness of about 150 to 500 μm.2. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein said casing has a gram weight of between 20 and 50 g/m.3. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein said casing is formed of a nonwoven material of entangled synthetic fibres claim 1 , the largest size of said surface ...

Beverage filter assembly

Beverage filter kit usable with a brewing the kit comprising a reusable insert configured to be received within a brewing cavity of the brewing device; and a disposable filter assembly configured to be received within the insert and comprising a substance suitable for preparing a brewed beverage. Filter assembly usable with a brewing device, the filter assembly comprising a paper-based lid portion; a paper-based filter portion; and a substance contained between the lid portion and the filter portion suitable for preparing a brewed beverage; the filter assembly is configured to be received within a brewing chamber of the brewing device. Reusable insert usable with a filter assembly and brewing device for preparation of a brewed beverage, the insert comprising a top, a bottom, and a sidewall forming a cavity to receive a filter assembly, the filter assembly comprising a substance for preparing a brewed beverage; a plurality of elongated protrusions extending along at least a portion of the sidewall between the top and the bottom; and an aperture provided on the bottom to provide an exit for a brewed beverage flowing through the filter assembly within the insert.

METHOD FOR CONDUCING CONCENTRATED CANNABIS OIL TO BE STABLE, EMULSIFIABLE AND FLAVORLESS FOR USE IN HOT BEVERAGES AND RESULTING POWDERIZED CANNABIS OIL

A method for producing powderized oil, and the resulting powderized oil, in which concentrated oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of oil. 1cannabis. A powderized composition consisting essentially of decarboxylated oil and xanthan gum.2cannabiscannabis. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated oil has been mixed with the xanthan gum until the oil is fully absorbed by the xanthan gum.3cannabiscannabis. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the xanthan gum to the decarboxylated oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of xanthan gum to every one-half of a gram of decarboxylated oil.4cannabiscannabis. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the xanthan gum to the decarboxylated oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of xanthan gum to every one-eighth of a gram of decarboxylated oil.5cannabiscannabis. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the xanthan gum to the oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is between three grams of xanthan gum for every one-eighth of a gram to one-half of a gram of oil.6cannabiscannabis sativa. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated oil has been extracted from a plant.7cannabiscannabis indica. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated oil has been extracted from a plant.8cannabis. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated oil contains at least 5 mg of THC.9cannabis. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated oil contains at least 10 mg of THC. ...

METHOD FOR CONDUCING CONCENTRATED CANNABIS OIL TO BE STABLE, EMULSIFIABLE AND FLAVORLESS FOR USE IN HOT BEVERAGES AND RESULTING POWDERIZED CANNABIS OIL

A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized cannabis oil, in which concentrated cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil. 1. A method for making powderized cannabis oil consisting essentially of:selecting a cannabis oil with a desired concentration of THC;measuring a desired quantity of the cannabis oil;measuring a desired quantity of a xanthan gum to achieve a ratio of the xanthan gum to the cannabis oil, by weight;wherein the ratio of the xanthan gum to the cannabis oil, by weight, is at least three grams of xanthan gum to every one-half of a gram of cannabis oil; andmixing the cannabis oil and the xanthan gum until the cannabis oil is evenly absorbed by the xanthan gum.2. The method of wherein the ratio of the xanthan gum to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of xanthan gum to every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil.3. The method of wherein the ratio of the xanthan gum to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is between three grams of xanthan gum for every one-eighth of a gram to one-half of a gram of cannabis oil.4. The method of further consisting essentially of:extracting the cannabis oil from cannabis plant material.5. The method of wherein the extracting step further consists essentially of:extracting the cannabis oil from the cannabis plant material using carbon dioxide extraction.6. The method of further consisting essentially of:heating the cannabis oil to reduce the viscosity of the cannabis oil.7. The method of wherein the cannabis oil is heated to between 80 ...

Method for conducing concentrated cannabis oil to be stable, emulsifiable and flavorless for use in hot beverages and resulting powderized cannabis oil

A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized cannabis oil, in which concentrated cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil.

METHOD FOR CONDUCING CONCENTRATED CANNABIS OIL TO BE STABLE, EMULSIFIABLE AND FLAVORLESS FOR USE IN HOT BEVERAGES AND RESULTING POWDERIZED CANNABIS OIL

A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized cannabis oil, in which concentrated cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil. 1. A powderized composition consisting essentially of decarboxylated cannabis oil and carboxymethyl cellulose.2. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated cannabis oil has been mixed with the carboxymethyl cellulose until the cannabis oil is fully absorbed by the carboxymethyl cellulose.3. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the decarboxylated cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-half of a gram of decarboxylated cannabis oil.4. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the decarboxylated cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-eighth of a gram of decarboxylated cannabis oil.5. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is between three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose for every one-eighth of a gram to one-half of a gram of cannabis oil.6. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated cannabis oil has been extracted from a cannabis sativa plant.7. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein the decarboxylated cannabis oil has been extracted from a cannabis indica plant.8. The powderized composition of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD FOR CONDUCING CONCENTRATED CANNABIS OIL TO BE STABLE, EMULSIFIABLE AND FLAVORLESS FOR USE IN HOT BEVERAGES AND RESULTING POWDERIZED CANNABIS OIL

A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized cannabis oil, in which concentrated cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil. 1. A method for making powderized cannabis oil consisting essentially of:selecting a cannabis oil with a desired concentration of THC;measuring a desired quantity of the cannabis oil;measuring a desired quantity of a carboxymethyl cellulose to achieve a ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil, by weight;wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil, by weight, is at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-half of a gram of cannabis oil; andmixing the cannabis oil and the carboxymethyl cellulose until the cannabis oil is evenly absorbed by the carboxymethyl cellulose.2. The method of wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil.3. The method of wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is between three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose for every one-eighth of a gram to one-half of a gram of cannabis oil.4. The method of further consisting essentially of:extracting the cannabis oil from cannabis plant material.5. The method of wherein the extracting step further consists essentially of:extracting the cannabis oil from the cannabis plant material using carbon dioxide extraction.6. The method of further consisting essentially of:heating the ...

METHOD FOR CONDUCING CONCENTRATED CANNABIS OIL TO BE STABLE, EMULSIFIABLE AND FLAVORLESS FOR USE IN HOT BEVERAGES AND RESULTING POWDERIZED CANNABIS OIL

A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized cannabis oil, in which concentrated cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil. 1. A tablet or capsule consisting essentially of cannabis oil and carboxymethyl cellulose.2. The tablet or capsule of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-half of a gram of cannabis oil.3. The tablet or capsule of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil.4. The tablet or capsule of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least five grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil.5. The tablet or capsule of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is no more than one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil to every three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose.6. The tablet or capsule of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is between three grams and six grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil.7. The tablet or capsule of claim 1 , wherein the cannabis oil is evenly absorbed by the carboxymethyl cellulose.8. The tablet or capsule of wherein ...

CARTRIDGE FOR THE PREPARATION OF LIQUID PRODUCTS

A cartridge () containing a dose () of at least one substance That can be used for preparing a liquid product, such as for example coffee, comprises a side wall (), a bottom wall (), through which the aforesaid liquid can flow from the cartridge (), and a wall () for closing the cartridge () at the end opposite to said bottom wall (). the bottom wall () comprises a plastic compostable material having a perforability of not less than 12 N (according to astm f 1306 90, RATE OF penetration: 300 mm/min) and has a thickness of between 20 μm and 2 mm. 1. A cartridge containing a dose of at least one substance for use in the preparation of a liquid product , said cartridge including a side wall , a bottom wall , through which said liquid product is able to flow from the cartridge , and a wall for closing the cartridge at the end opposite to said bottom wall , wherein said bottom wall:includes a compostable plastic material having a perforability of not less than 12 N (according to aSTM F 1306 90, rate of penetration: 300 mm/min); andhas a thickness of between 20 μm and 2 mm, preferably between 50 μm and 0.5 mm and, in a particularly preferred way, between 60 μm and 300 μm.2. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein said plastic material of the bottom is chosen from among bio plastics such as PLA claim 1 , PHA claim 1 , and PBS.3. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein said side wall and said bottom wall include a compostable material.4. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall is made of a single piece with the side wall.5. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein said bottom claim 1 , exposed to the action of perforation of a bed of conical tips of a height of 3.5 mm and a diameter of the base of 3.9 mm that are made to advance through the bottom for an amount equal to 2.5 mm claim 1 , is perforated over at least 25% of the positions where the aforesaid perforation tips are located. The present disclosure relates to cartridges for the ...

BEVERAGE FILTER CARTRIDGE

Beverage filter cartridge comprising a cup having at least one sidewall; a cover sealed to the cup to form an interior; and a filter pod provided the interior and having a substance provided therein for brewing a beverage; wherein at least a portion of the sidewall comprises a helical channel extending the cup. 1. A beverage filter cartridge comprising:a cup having at least one sidewall;a cover sealed to the cup to form an interior; anda filter pod provided within the interior and having a substance provided therein suitable for producing a brewed beverage;wherein at least a portion of the sidewall comprises a helical channel extending about the cup.2. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the cup comprises an inwardly-extending annular rib.3. The cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the cup comprises a post extending upward from a bottom of the cup.4. The cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the filter pod is supported within the cup by the annular rib and the post to define a space between the filter pod and the bottom of the cup.5. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the filter pod is not coupled to the cup and is not coupled to the cover.6. The cartridge of claim 5 , wherein the filter pod contains the substance within an interior of the filter pod such that the substance is retained within the interior of the filter pod.7. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the helical channel extends from adjacent a top of the cup.8. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the helical channel extends from adjacent the top of the cup to adjacent the bottom of the filter pod.9. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the helical channel is configured to generate an area of reduced fluid pressure when fluid is introduced into the cartridge by a brewing device.10. The cartridge of claim 9 , wherein the helical channel is configured to direct at least a portion of the fluid to flow in a circular motion as the fluid flows downward through the cup.11. The cartridge of claim 9 , wherein the cup and the cover ...

BioPod: Single-use Filter Pod

This invention provides a single-use biodegradable beverage brewing-pod for use in high-pressure, high-heat beverage brewing machines with inlet and outlet probes, such as Keuring, Cuisinart and functionally similar machines. This disposable single-use device allows consumers to use their own dry ingredients (e.g., coffee, tea, etc.). The invention consists of a lid and a brewing chamber that has at least one window covered with a biodegradable filter window. The size of the filtered window(s) is calculated to allow even and slow flow of the beverage through the filter(s). The tightly placed lid prevents back-flow of the brewing beverage. While the solid bottom part of the brewing chamber blocks the path of least resistance, the biodegradable filter slows the brewing process. The slow brewing process will produce a full-bodied beverage. After its use, the entire pod and its content can be disposed without harming the environment. 1. The single-use disposable beverage brewing-capsule of this invention consists of:(i) a biodegradable lid to prevent backflow of the brewing beverage;(ii) an integrated biodegradable hard shell for filling and holding the dry beverage medium (such as coffee, tea, etc.); and(iii) a window(s) that is covered with a biodegradable filter on the side of the hard shell for releasing the brewed beverage while retaining the dry beverage medium.2. The size and the number of the filter-covered window(s) are computed for the slow and even release of full-bodied brewed beverage.3. The solid bottom of the brewing chamber blocks the path of least resistance that is created by the brewing machine's high pressure hot water. Most single-use coffee pods or reusable baskets for Keuring coffee machines (or similar coffee makers) pose several problems for the users and the environment. The prepackaged single-use brew pods do not allow users to use their own personal coffee grounds. As a result, these prepackaged single-use pods tend to be expensive. Also, ...

WATER-SOLUBLE COFFEE PREPARATIONS

Soluble coffee preparations proposed are in the form of powders wherein the individual coffee particles have a complete or at least partial coating which dissolves in water in retarded fashion and which comprises not less than 50 wt % of the coffee powder. 1. Water-soluble coffee preparations in the form of powders , wherein the individual coffee particles have a complete or at least partial coating which dissolves in water in retarded fashion and which comprises not less than 50 wt % of the coffee powder.2. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein the coffee powder has a particle size distribution with a D50 value in the range from 0.2 to 1 mm.3. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein the coating consists of a soluble carbohydrate.4. Preparations according to claim 3 , wherein the soluble carbohydrate is selected from the group formed by monosaccharides claim 3 , disaccharides claim 3 , unmodified starches claim 3 , chemically modified starches claim 3 , hydrolyzed starches claim 3 , maltodextrins claim 3 , gum arabic and mixtures thereof.5. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein the coating consists of glucose and/or sucrose.6. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein the coating consists of glucose and/or sucrose and also starch.7. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein the coating consists of maltodextrin and/or gum arabic.8. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein the coating further comprises lecithin.9. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises from 80 to 120 wt % of the coffee powder.10. Preparations according to claim 1 , wherein not less than 50 wt % of the particles have a coating of a soluble carbohydrate.11. Process for producing a water-soluble coffee preparation claim 1 , wherein a first aqueous preparation comprising the coffee powder is dried and simultaneously coated with a second aqueous preparation comprising the soluble carbohydrate in an air-flow dryer.12. Process according to claim 11 , wherein ...

Capsule-based system for preparing and dispensing a beverage

The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass. 1. A method of making a beverage from a beverage capsule using a machine comprising:accepting a beverage capsule into the machine, the beverage capsule having a capsule body, rim and lid, and containing a beverage mix;the machine reading a barcode or numerical code on the capsule or lid with an optical reader and identifying the beverage mix in the capsule;the machine cracking said capsule open by tearing the capsule body along a crease by rotating the capsule body away from the rim;the machine determining a correct quantity of mixing liquid based on identification of the beverage mix on said code;forcing the beverage mix out of the capsule and into a dispensing orifice with the mixing liquid stream.2. The method of wherein said code is a bar code.3. The method of wherein the mixing liquid stream is at ambient temperature being neither chilled nor heated.4. The method of wherein the mixing liquid stream is water.5. The method of wherein the mixing stream is filtered in the machine.6. The method of wherein the capsule body is rotated 45 degrees with respect to the rim.7. The method of claim I wherein said step of determining is performed by a processor in said machine.8. A method of dispensing a beverage with a machine comprising:accepting a beverage container into the machine from a user by providing the user with instructions to place the beverage container in the machine, the beverage capsule having a capsule body, capsule rim, solid or liquid beverage mix in the capsule and capsule lid, the capsule lid sealed to the capsule rim;with a sensor, sensing if the beverage container is present, the ...

Biodegradable and compostable vessels, such as coffee pods, coated with pecvd coatings or layers

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a vessel comprising a wall at least partially made of a compostable or biodegradable material, having an interior surface enclosing a lumen and an exterior surface; and a PECVD coating set on the interior surface, the exterior surface, or both. The PECVD coating set comprises a barrier coating or layer of SiOx, in which x is from about 1.5 to about 2.9 as measured by XPS. The PECVD coating set optionally further comprises a tie coating or layer comprising SiOxCy, in which x is from about 0.5 to about 2.4 and y is from about 0.6 to about 3 as measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS); a pH protective coating or layer comprising SiOxCy, in which x is from about 0.5 to about 2.4 and y is from about 0.6 to about 3 as measured by XPS; or both. The vessel may also include a lacquer coating between the surface of the wall and the PECVD coating set. In some embodiments, the vessel may be a single use coffee or tea pod.

System, apparatus, and method for preparing a beverage cartridge

A system for beverage cartridge preparation allows users to self-select, fill, and seal single use cartridges with improved convenience and for long term storage. The system includes a cartridge handling system and a cartridge filling system operative relative to a cartridge to be filled. The cartridge handling system includes mobility relative to operative members of the cartridge filling system and one or more single use beverage cartridges. Adaptive cartridge shapes and components are provided to fit a particular preparation system. Adaptive and alternative mechanisms for the systems and aspects herein allow convenient manual filling, packing, and sealing of a plurality of single cartridges.

Brew basket and filter pack for electric coffee brewing machine

A brew basket is provided for use in a beverage brewing machine. The brew basket includes a body defining a brewing reservoir that extends along a longitudinal length from an open top to a bottom end having one or more openings. The brewing reservoir has an internally tapered multi-sided three-dimensional (3D) shape. The brewing reservoir having a first cross-sectional area at the open top that progressively narrows along the longitudinal length of the multi-sided 3D shape to a smaller second cross-sectional area proximate to the one or more openings at the bottom end. The open top is configured to receive heated water from the brewing machine during a brewing operation with brewed beverage discharging from the one or more openings. The multi-sided 3D shape of the brewing reservoir configured to receive a filter pack having a generally tapered multi-sided 3D shape similar to the multi-sided 3D shape of the brewing reservoir.

Pad with covering filled with product to be extracted, assembly of a first and a second pad and method for preparing a small or large amount of beverage

A pad with a covering filled with product to be extracted and/or to be dissolved, wherein, in use, a fluid such as water is supplied under pressure to the pad, so that the fluid is pressed through the pad for obtaining a beverage which, thereupon, leaves the pad. The pad is provided with a spout opening for generating, with the spout opening, a jet of the beverage which leaves the pad for obtaining the fine bubble froth layer on the beverage wit the aid of the beverage.

CUSTOMIZING BEVERAGE PROFILES FOR A USER

Systems and methods for customizing beverage profiles and associated consumption programs, such as customizing smoothie pods to be used in making smoothies and other beverages, are described. For example, the systems and methods may receive or obtain information associated with a user's previous, current, and/or future activities (e.g., workouts or training sessions), a user's sleep activities, a user's current mental acuity or sharpness, a user's health or fitness, and so on, and determine or create a beverage profile for the user based on the information for the user. Further, the systems and methods may communicate and/or facilitate interactions with various online health or wellness programs. 1. A system , comprising:at least one processor;at least one data storage device coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions for implementing a method, the method comprising: collecting information associated with a user's workout routine or physical activity;determining a workout score based on the collected information; matching the workout score to one or more beverage profiles associated with beverages to be consumed by the user; andmaking, at an automated beverage machine, a beverage having ingredients based on the one or more beverage profiles.2. The system claim 1 , wherein the automated beverage machine makes beverages from beverage pods provided to the automated beverage machine.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the implemented method further comprises:receiving information identifying a health goal for the user;matching the health goal to the one or more beverage profiles; andmaking a beverage having ingredients based on a beverage profile that matches the workout score and the information identifying the health goal for the user.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein matching the workout score to one or more beverage profiles associated with beverages to be consumed by the user includes identifying information stored in a database of the automated ...

A Method of Preparing a Beverage from a Single-Serve Container or a Kit in Parts of Single-Serve Container, Said Single-Serve Container and Said Kit in Parts

A method for obtaining a beverage, comprising the steps of: a. providing a first single-serve container comprising a malt based beverage concentrate characterized in that said concentrate is in a liquid state, has a viscosity of maximally 40.10mPa·s a real extract density of at least 2.6° P and an alcohol content of at least 1 vol %; b. Providing a second single-serve container containing an ethanol solution having an ethanol concentration of 80 vol % or more; c. Providing a liquid diluent source; d. Mixing a portion of the diluent source with the content of the second single-serve container, to obtain an intermediate liquid mixture having an alcohol content of 30 vol % or less; e. Mixing the content of the first single-serve container with said intermediate liquid mixture and potentially an additional amount of the liquid diluent to obtain a beverage. 1. A single-serve container comprising a malt based beverage concentrate or fermented beverage concentrate , characterized in that said concentrate is in a liquid state , has a dynamic viscosity of maximally 40.10mPa·s , preferably maximally 1000 mPa·s; a real extract density of at least 2.6° P; and an alcohol content of at least 1 vol %.2. The single-serve container , the concentrate having an alcohol content ranging between 1 vol % and 30 vol %.3. The single-serve container , the concentrate having a real extract density of at least 6° P , preferably at least 8° P , most preferably at least 12° P.4. The single-serve container according to any of - , the concentrate being obtained from a fermented malt based liquid.5. A kit of parts comprising:{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claims 1'}, {'@idref': 'CLM-00004', '4'}], 'a. the first single-serve container as defined in any of to ; and'}b. A second single serve container containing an ethanol solution having an ethanol concentration of 75 vol % or more, preferably 80 vol % or more.6. A kit of parts according to claim 5 , wherein both first and second containers ...

CAPSULE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE

The capsule according to the invention consists of a capsule body having a side wall and having a base which is integral with the side wall. The capsule comprises a lid that covers the capsule body in order to form a closed chamber, wherein said chamber contains a substance for preparing a beverage. The base can be penetrated by a device arranged outside of the capsule in order to conduct a liquid through the chamber. The capsule body is made of plastic, wherein the base has a penetration area and a reinforcement area. A central area of the base is designed at the penetration area and the reinforcement area is arranged around the penetration area. The reinforcement area is designed as at least one recessed section in the base, said section(s) running substantially in the circumferential direction. 123-. (canceled)24. A capsule consisting of a rotationally symmetrical capsule body having a side wall and having a base which is realized integrally with said side wall as well as having a lid which covers the capsule body for forming a closed chamber which contains a substance for the preparation of a beverage , wherein , for conducting a liquid through the chamber , at least the base is penetratable at a penetration region of the base by way of a device which is arranged outside of the capsule , and wherein the base has a reinforcement region , wherein a central region of said base is realized as a penetration region , wherein said reinforcement region is arranged in a rotationally symmetrical manner around said penetration region , and wherein said reinforcement region is realized in the base as at least one portion-wise recess substantially in the circumferential direction.25. The capsule as claimed in claim 24 , wherein said recess has at least two wall portions which are inclined toward one another.26. The capsule as claimed in claim 25 , wherein said recess has three wall portions which are inclined toward one another claim 25 , wherein a first wall portion lies in ...

Capsule With Steeping Chamber

A capsule is provided for use in a machine for preparing a consumable product from capsules. The capsule includes a body that defines an interior space with an opening. A cover is disposed over the opening and is adapted to shrink sufficiently when pierced by the injection system to allow pressure to build beneath the cover up to a maximum pressure. A filter is disposed in the interior space to define a steeping chamber between the filter and the cover and is adapted to restrict the flow of fluid sufficiently to cause the steeping chamber to fill with fluid without exceeding the maximum pressure. Ingredients are disposed in the interior space for preparing a desired product. 1. A capsule , for use in a machine for preparing consumable products from capsules , said machine having an injection system that includes at least one injection nozzle for injecting heated fluid into said capsule at a predetermined flow rate , said capsule comprising:a body defining an interior space with an opening;a cover disposed over said opening, said cover being formed of a material that is resistant to tearing and adapted to shrink sufficiently around said at least one injection nozzle, when said at least one injection nozzle pierces said cover and injects heated fluid into said capsule, to create a seal that allows pressure to build within said interior space beneath said cover up to a maximum pressure;a filter disposed in said interior space to define a steeping chamber between said filter and said cover, said filter being formed of one or more materials that are sufficiently phobic to said heated fluid to cause said steeping chamber to fill with fluid without exceeding said maximum pressure; andingredients disposed in said interior space for preparing a desired product.2. The capsule of claim 1 , wherein said filter has an average fluid flow rate that is in the range of 50% to 90% of the average fluid flow rate for fluid being injected into said capsule.3. The capsule of wherein said ...

Capsule For Making Beverages

A capsule () containing a powdered food substance which can be extracted by passing water through it to make a beverage comprises a body () comprising a lower wall () and a lateral wall (), and a lid () fixed to the body (). The lid () and a central portion () of the lower wall () are pierceable respectively to allow the injection of water into and the extraction of a beverage from the capsule (). Between the lid () and the lower wall (), and in a position close to the latter, there is a filter (), permeable to the beverage, which retains the powdered food substance, the filter being at least mainly made of a layered sheet of flexible material fixed to the body (), and separating the powdered food substance at least from the central portion (). The sheet of flexible material is shaped to form, substantially at the central portion (), at least one projection () towards the lid (). At the projection () the filter () is distanced from the central portion () and there is a compartment (), located between the filter () and the central portion (), where a piercing element can be inserted following penetration through the central portion (), without damaging the filter (). 11. A capsule () containing at least one powdered food substance which can be extracted by passing water through it to make a beverage , comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '4, 'a substantially cup-shaped body () comprising a lower wall () and a lateral wall ();'}{'b': 6', '2', '1', '5', '4', '3, 'a lid () fixed to the body () of the capsule () at an edge () of the lateral wall () located on the opposite side to the lower wall ();'}{'b': 6', '1', '2', '7, 'between said lid () and the inner surface of the capsule () body () there being a chamber () for containing the powdered food substance;'}{'b': 6', '7', '3', '8', '1, 'the lid () being in use pierceable to allow the injection of water into the chamber (), and the lower wall () being in use pierceable at a central portion () of it to allow extraction of a ...

Beverage Brewing Product

A beverage brewing product for brewing a sweetened beverage is disclosed which produces a sweetened beverage solution that can be mixed with a diluting liquid and which comprises at least one water permeable sieve wherein beverage material and granulated sweetener are contained. The beverage material and sweetener are brewed and dissolved during steeping in hot water to produce a sweetened beverage solution. The beverage solution, if concentrated, is then mixed with a proportioned amount of diluting liquid to make a consistently sweet beverage. This beverage brewing product may be used to produce a variety of consistently sweetened beverages, including tea, coffee, lemonade, and other sweetened beverages. 1. A method for brewing sweetened beverages comprising:providing a brewing machine having a brew container, a brewing basket carried above the container, and a water dispenser for delivering water into said brewing basket;agglomerating a prescribed blend of beverage particles and sugar into a composite product;placing said composite product into said brewing basket; anddispensing water into said brewing basket and allowing the beverage particles and sugar to steep in said brewing basket and produce a sweet beverage solution.2. The method for brewing sweetened beverages set forth in claim 1 , wherein said composite product has a size in the range of U.S. mesh sieve no. 35 or lower.3. The method for brewing sweetened beverages set forth in claim 1 , wherein said beverage particles are selected from the group consisting of tea claim 1 , coffee claim 1 , lemonade claim 1 , and a flavored concentrate.4. The method for brewing sweetened beverages set forth in claim 1 , further including the step of providing a water permeable sieve and placing said sieve into said brewing basket.5. The method for brewing sweetened beverages set forth in claim 1 , further including the steps of diluting said sweet beverage solution with diluting liquid.6. A beverage brewing product for ...

CANNABINOID INFUSION AND BEVERAGE CARBONATING SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE FLAVOR PODS

A home carbonation system for producing cannabinoid-infused beverages is described. A high-pressure COvessel has a regulator valve assembly interconnected via a fill hose to a seltzer dispenser having an infusion valve, plastic bottle with sealable cap, siphon tube, pressure inlet, solenoid actuated pressure relief valve and motor-driven air pump. A syrup flavor cannabinoid pod operably connects to the bottle and enables the making of desired cannabinoid soda flavor soda. A storage rack is provided. 1. A beverage carbonating system , which includes:a container having a fluid therein;a carbonating charging device operably connected to said container for delivering carbonated gas thereto;a pressure source operably connected to said container for delivering a predetermined amount of pressure within said container to cause a predetermined amount of carbonated fluid to be dispensed therefrom through a pod receiving open surface; anda pod having a beverage forming ingredient therein which is configured to sealably connect to said pod receiving open surface and has an outlet for a formed beverage fluid to exit therefrom.2. A beverage carbonating system of claim 1 , wherein said beverage forming ingredient includes a cannabinoid.3. A beverage carbonating system of claim 1 , wherein said pod is one of reusable and disposable.4. A beverage carbonating system of claim 1 , which further includes an integrated regulator and output valve assembly connected to said container.5. A beverage carbonating system of claim 4 , wherein said integrated regulator and output valve assembly is configured to be coupled by an elongated fitting-equipped flexible cable to said container.6. A beverage carbonating system of claim 1 , said beverage forming ingredient including one of a plurality syrup flavors claim 1 , each comprising internal proportional mixing element and a flavor concentrate.7. A beverage carbonating system of claim 3 , wherein said pod is further characterized to be a ...

METHOD FOR CONDUCING CONCENTRATED CANNABIS OIL TO BE STABLE, EMULSIFIABLE AND FLAVORLESS FOR USE IN HOT BEVERAGES AND RESULTING POWDERIZED CANNABIS OIL

A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, powderized cannabis oil, and edible products and beverages comprising the powderized cannabis oil. Powderized cannabis oil contains cannabis oil and maltodextrin in a ratio of at least three grams of maltodextrin for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil. Edible products and beverages incorporating the powderized cannabis oil are human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil providing CBD, THC and/or THCA. 1. An edible product or beverage comprising a powderized cannabis oil consisting essentially of cannabis oil and carboxymethyl cellulose in a ratio of at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-half of a gram of cannabis oil.2. The edible product or beverage of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is at least three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose to every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil.3. The edible product or beverage of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the carboxymethyl cellulose to the cannabis oil claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , is between three grams of carboxymethyl cellulose for every one-eighth of a gram to one-half of a gram of cannabis oil.4. The edible product or beverage of claim 1 , comprising one or more of cannabidiol (CBD) claim 1 , tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA).5. The edible product or beverage of claim 4 , comprising:(a) up to about 200 mg THC; and/or(b) up to about 200 mg CBD; and/or(c) up to about 200 mg THCA.6. The edible product or beverage of claim 5 , wherein the edible product is an artificial sweetener or sugar.7. The edible product or beverage of claim 6 , wherein the artificial sweetener or sugar is portioned to provide a dose of up to about 80 mg THC claim 6 , CBD and/or THCA per portion.8. The edible product or beverage of claim 5 , wherein the edible product is a beverage mix selected from coffee claim ...

PACKAGE

A package () comprises a single capsule () is proposed. The package () comprises a covering element (). The covering element () has larger dimensions than a maximum dimension of a mouth of the seat of the dispensing machine, so that a user is forced to detach the covering element () from the flanged rim () of the capsule () in order to be able to insert the capsule () in said seat. A package () comprising a plurality of capsules (), wherein each capsule comprises a flanged rim extending from said side wall; and wherein said package comprises a single covering element (); said covering element being detachably fixed to each flanged rim of each capsule so as to seal each cavity, such as to enable a user to detach a capsule from the covering element of the package and allow use of said capsule in the dispensing machine. 1622. A package () comprising a single capsule () , wherein the capsule () comprises:{'b': 201', '202', '203', '204', '203', '202', '2', '2, 'a casing () having a longitudinal extension axis (A), in turn comprising a base wall () and a side wall () defining a cavity, and a flanged rim () extending from said side wall (); wherein said base wall () is perforable respectively by injection means or by extraction means of a dispensing machine of a final product in which said capsule () can be used, said capsule () being insertable in a seat of the dispensing machine;'}{'b': 205', '205', '206', '205', '202', '206', '6, 'a filtering element () associated with the cavity, the filtering element () delimiting in the cavity a main chamber () between said filtering element () and said base wall (), wherein said main chamber () is configured to contain a respective initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid in order to obtain a respective final product; and wherein said package () comprises'}{'b': 7', '4', '204', '2', '7', '204', '701', '204', '701', '2', '7', '6', '2, 'a covering element () detachably fixed, for example by means of a peelable seal (), to the ...

COVER FOR A BEVERAGE CAPSULE

The invention concerns a capsule () for the preparation of a beverage or food in a beverage or food preparation machine comprising: an enclosure () containing one or more beverage or food ingredients, said enclosure presenting an opening (), a sealing cover () closing the opening of the enclosure. 1. Capsule for the preparation of a beverage or food in a beverage or food preparation machine comprising:an enclosure containing one or more beverage or food ingredients, the enclosure presenting an opening;a sealing cover closing the opening of the enclosure; andthe cover comprises at least two different zones, one first zone comprising an aluminium sheet and one second zone comprising a plastic film.2. Capsule according to wherein the second zone is a laminate of a plastic film and an aluminium sheet.3. Capsule according to wherein the cover is a laminate of a plastic film and an aluminium sheet and the plastic film of the laminate is delaminated in the first zone.4. Capsule according to wherein information is printed on the second zone.5. Capsule according to wherein the second zone is a laminate of a plastic film and an aluminium sheet and the information are printed on the side of the plastic film attached to the aluminium sheet.6. Capsule according to wherein the plastic film is transparent.7. Capsule according to wherein the cover comprises one second zone and at least two first zones.8. Capsule according to wherein the capsule comprises a wall member provided at the enclosure opening claim 1 , wherein:the well member is covered by/under the cover,the wall member comprising at least one overflow aperture in fluid communication with the ingredient enclosure,the wall member is provided with at least one preformed channel under the cover and designed to guide a fluid from the at least one overflow aperture to at least one recess being designed to receive dedicated opening means of a beverage preparation device, andone first zone of the cover is positioned above the ...

SYSTEM FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING A BEVERAGE

A system for mixing and dispensing a beverage is provided including a disposable pod containing a solute therein, inflow puncturing cap defining a plurality of spikes extending therefrom, an outflow puncturing cap defining a plurality of puncturing spikes extending therefrom and a translation mechanism for receiving the pod, translating the inflow puncturing cap towards the pod to puncture the pod upper surface and seat the pod proximate the outflow cap spikes. Heated, pressurized solvent fluid is injected into the pod, wherein the solvent and solute mix, causing the pod lower surface to expand against, and be punctured by the outflow puncturing cap spikes. The pod material, and pod thickness may be selected to allow puncture of the pod lower surface after a preferred brewing period has occurred. 1. A system for mixing and dispensing a beverage comprising:a) a disposable pod containing a solute therein, the pod comprising a pod top defining a pod top surface, a pod top rim and a pod body defining sidewalls having a concave inner surface and a pod base, the pod base defining, a base lower surface and a base outer rim extending about the base lower surface, intermediate the base lower surface and the sidewalls;b) an inflow puncturing cap having a first and second surfaces and at least one solvent fluid receiving conduit extending therethrough, the inflow puncturing cap first surface defining a plurality of puncturing spikes extending therefrom;c) an outflow puncturing cap defining a first and second surfaces, the outflow puncturing cap first surface defining a plurality of puncturing spikes extending therefrom, the outflow puncturing cap spikes having a spike internal channel extending therethrough, the spike internal channel defining a spike fluid entry port and a spike fluid discharge port; andd) a translation mechanism for receiving, and communicating a fluid solvent through the pod, the translation mechanism defining: a translation mechanism housing; a pod ...

Capsule Based System for Preparing and Dispensing a Beverage

The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass. 1. A method of dispensing a beverage from a machine comprising:accepting a beverage capsule into said machine, the beverage capsule having a capsule body, rim and lid, and containing a beverage mix;the machine partially opening said capsule by tearing the capsule body along a crease immediately below the rim by rotating the capsule body away from the rim;injecting a mixing liquid stream into the capsule;forcing the beverage mix out of the capsule and into a dispensing orifice with the mixing liquid stream;injecting a finishing liquid stream into the dispensing orifice producing a finished beverage that exits the dispensing orifice.2. The method of further comprising reading a code on said capsule or lid before opening the capsule.3. The method of further comprising determining a correct quantity of mixing liquid based on said code.4. The method of wherein said code is a bar code.5. The method of wherein said code is a 2-dimensional code.6. The method of wherein said mixing liquid stream is at ambient temperature.7. The method of wherein said finishing liquid stream is chilled.8. The method of wherein the mixing liquid stream is water.9. The method of wherein the finishing liquid stream is water.10. The method of wherein the mixing stream is water at ambient temperature and the finishing stream is chilled water.11. The method of wherein the mixing stream or the finishing stream is filtered.12. The method of wherein the capsule body is rotated approximately 45 degrees with respect to the rim.13. The method of wherein said step of determining is performed by a processor in said machine.14. A method of ...