An autonomous cooking apparatus (10) for cooking foodstuffs by means of a heated air flow (Fl) comprises and corresponding cooking method, wherein the apparatus (10) comprises a support body (11) provided with a housing compartment (13) from which a foodstuff container (12) is insertable and removable, a heating device (14) and a ventilation device (15) which are arranged in an upper portion of said housing compartment (13) and a heating device (16) arranged in a lower portion of said housing compartment (13).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Quaratesi, Guido
Trevisan, Igor
Petraz, David Luigi
Abstract
Machine (10) for preparing a beverage starting from a dry food substance (S), preferably in grains or beans (C), comprising a hopper (15) to contain the dry food substance (S) and provided with a lower aperture (25) for the outlet of the dry food substance (S). A grinding device (16) is disposed below the lower aperture (25) to grind the dry food substance (S) and transform it into an aromatic blend (M) in powder form. A central control unit (20) is able to control the grinding device (16) and a user interface (43) is connected to the central control unit (20).
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Quaratesi, Guido
Zanardo, Thomas
Abstract
Machine (10) for preparing beverages, comprising a brewing unit (15) configured to prepare at least one certain beverage at a time, a main hydraulic circuit (16) to feed water to the brewing unit (15), a delivery unit (17) configured to deliver the certain beverage, a processor (33) operatively connected to the brewing unit (15), to the main hydraulic circuit (16) and to the delivery unit (17) in order to control and command their drive, a memory unit (36) connected to the processor (33) and a user interface (31) communicating with the processor (33) to select the certain beverage. The machine (10) also comprises recognition means (39) to detect the possible presence of activation means (40) which are at least temporarily associated with or integrated into the machine (10)
Brewing unit (10; 210) for an automatic machine (100) for preparing coffee beverages, comprising a brewing chamber (12) closed at the bottom by a first piston (13; 213) and at the top, on the opposite side, by a second piston (14; 214), and an inlet duct (15; 215) for the heated water communicating with an inlet side (12 A) of said brewing chamber (12).
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A47J 31/10 - Coffee-making apparatus, in which the brewing vessel is placed above or in the upper part of the beverage containers; Drip coffee-makers
6.
MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES BASED ON COFFEE BEANS
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CONUNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Panciera, Antonio
Trevisan, Igor
Salvadori, Stefano
Rosetta, Simone
Abstract
A machine for preparing coffee-based beverages starting from whole coffee beans includes a hopper configured to contain the coffee beans, a grinding member associated with said hopper to grind the coffee beans in order to obtain a coffee powder, brewing means configured to subject the coffee powder to brewing, hydraulic means configured to supply water to the brewing means, and identification means configured to automatically identify one or more actual characteristics of the coffee beans and to automatically associate with the one or more actual characteristics one or more functioning parameters for at least one of either the grinding member, the brewing means or the hydraulic means.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Temperature sensors; air temperature sensors; temperature
logging apparatus; instruments for temperature control;
remote controls; room thermostats. Air purifying apparatus and machines; air dryers; air
dehumidifiers; electric space heaters; fan heaters;
radiators, electric; domestic air conditioning
installations; radiant heaters.
The milk frothing device comprises a milk container having at least one bottom, a removable lid for the hermetic closure of the milk container, a support base for supporting the milk container, a conduit for dispensing the frothed milk comprising a portion internal to the milk container which extends towards the bottom of the milk container and a portion external to the milk container having a downward dispensing end for the direct dispensing into a cup, a conduit for the inlet of air into the milk container, a supplier of compressed air to the air inlet conduit for the ejection of the frothed milk contained in the milk container through the dispensing conduit, a rotatable mechanical stirrer positioned inside the milk container, a milk heater, and a means for the activation in rotation of the mechanical stirrer housed in the support base.
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
Electric juicers; Food mixers (Electric -); Electric food blenders; Electric kitchen machines; Electrical food processors; Grinders [machines]; Electrical coffee grinders. Electric coffee makers; Electric toasters; Electric kettles; Microwave ovens; Grills; Barbecue grills; Electric deep fryers; Air fryers.
11.
COFFEE MACHINE AND METHOD OF COFFEE EXTRACTION WITH SUCH A COFFEE MACHINE
Method for extracting coffee with a coffee machine (10) comprising an infusion circuit at least including a water tank (14) or a connection to a water source, a supply pump (17), an electric heater (18) and an infusion unit (11) having an infusion chamber (12) where a load of coffee powder can be positioned, connected in sequence, the machine (10) memorises a plurality of selectable extraction cycles, where each extraction cycle includes a step dedicated to the heat regulation of the infusion circuit before the positioning of the load of coffee powder and subsequently a step dedicated to the extraction of coffee having a specific coffee extraction start temperature value (Ti), where the dedicated extraction step further envisages a specific amount of coffee extracted and a specific extraction profile which envisages the repetition of identical activation cycles of the supply pump (17) until reaching the specific amount of extracted coffee, where the cycles are each formed by an on time and an off time of the supply pump (17), and where the coffee machine (10), after having acquired a coffee extraction cycle selection, detects the temperature value (T) along the infusion circuit, compares the detected temperature value (T) with the extraction start temperature value (Ti) of the selected extraction cycle, performs the heat regulation step by activating the supply pump (17) and, if necessary, the electric heater (18), for generating a heat regulation water flow until the detected temperature value (T) reaches the extraction start temperature value (Ti) of the selected extraction cycle, and performs the extraction step cyclically by activating the supply pump (17) and by activating the electric heater (18) at least when an extraction cycle is selected which envisages maintaining or increasing the extraction temperature from the extraction start temperature value (Ti).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
(1) Temperature sensors; air temperature sensors; temperature logging apparatus; instruments for temperature control; remote controls; room thermostats.
(2) Air purifying apparatus and machines; air dryers; air dehumidifiers; electric space heaters; fan heaters; radiators, electric; domestic air conditioning installations; radiant heaters.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Temperature sensors; air temperature sensors; temperature logging apparatus; instruments for temperature control; remote controls; room thermostats. Air purifying apparatus and machines; electric air dryers; air dehumidifiers; electric space heaters; fan heaters; radiators, electric; domestic air conditioning installations; radiant heaters
23.
MACHINE TO PREPARE COFFEE BEVERAGES AND CORRESPONDING REGULATION METHOD
DE’ LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Ciman, Claudia
Panciera, Antonio
Abstract
A machine for preparing coffee beverages comprises an infusion unit comprising an infusion chamber suitable to contain a quantity of coffee powder to be subjected to infusion, a grinding unit to grind coffee beans and obtain coffee powder, a water tank connected to the grinding unit, means for feeding and heating the water, and a dispensing unit fluidically connected to the infusion unit and configured to dispense the beverage prepared into a receptacle. The invention also concerns a method to regulate a machine for preparing coffee beverages.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Temperature sensors; Air temperature sensors; Temperature logging apparatus; Instruments for temperature control; Remote controls; Room thermostats. Air purifying apparatus and machines; Air dryers; Dehumidifiers; Electric space heaters; Fan heaters; Radiators, electric; Domestic air conditioning installations; Radiant heaters.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Ciman, Claudia
Panciera, Antonio
Abstract
A machine for preparing coffee beverages comprises an infusion unit comprising an infusion chamber suitable to contain a quantity of coffee powder to be subjected to infusion, a grinding unit to grind coffee beans and obtain coffee powder, a water tank connected to the grinding unit, means for feeding and heating the water, and a dispensing unit fluidically connected to the infusion unit and configured to dispense the beverage prepared into a receptacle. The invention also concerns a method to regulate a machine for preparing coffee beverages.
The grinding device for grinding coffee beans comprises an interface for the user for selecting the quantity of ground coffee in a range of values of selectable quantities of ground coffee, an electric motor supplied by mains electricity voltage for driving the grinders, means for measuring the mains electricity voltage and an electronic controller configured to: associate, for each value of a selectable quantity of ground coffee, a series of grinding time values with a series of corresponding values of the mains electricity voltage; acquire a value of a quantity of ground coffee selected by the user via the interface; detect by the measuring means a value of the mains electricity voltage; for the acquired value of a quantity of ground coffee selected by the user, set the grinding time value corresponding to the detected mainly electricity voltage value; and drive the grinders for the set grinding time value.
Compact coffee machine (1) with integrated coffee grinder identified by a reference tern of Cartesian axes represented in a horizontal plane (Δ) by a direction of horizontal development in depth (P) and a direction of horizontal development in width (L) orthogonal to the direction of horizontal development in depth (P), and orthogonal to the horizontal plane of reference (Δ) a direction of vertical development in height (H) and having a front cup support base coinciding with the horizontal reference plane (Δ), at least one hydraulic circuit comprising a water supply pump, an electric water heater and an infuser, at least one grinder (12) of coffee beans, at least one descending conveyor (13) of the ground coffee, at least one filter holder (2) with a handle (3) and a cup (4) in which the filter (5) is placed at least one first housing (10) of the filter holder (2) for loading ground coffee into the filter (5), at least one second housing (11) of the filter holder (2) for brewing the ground coffee loaded into the filter (5), wherein the first housing (10) is positioned at a first vertical distance (h1) above the horizontal support surface (Δ), and the second housing (11) is positioned at a second vertical distance (h2) above the horizontal support surface (Δ) that is greater than the first vertical distance (h1), and wherein the first housing (10) and the second housing (11) are configured and arranged in such a way that their vertical geometric projections, respectively first projection (10') and second projection (11') on the horizontal support plane (Δ) are intercepted by at least one same straight geometric line (γ1) drawn in the horizontal support plane (Δ) with an orientation parallel to the direction of horizontal development in depth (P).
Coffee machine comprising a milk dispensing device having a jug containing the milk from which the milk is drawn by means of a steam flow fed to a Venturi-effect chamber connected to the jug, where the machine body has an optical means for detecting the level of the milk present in said jug comprising at least a first operative infrared optical means for detecting at least around a first level of milk in said jug, where a controller is configured to control a current milk dispensing cycle at least on the basis of the signal acquired by the optical detection means.
The adapter (1) connectable to an external steam dispensing terminal (2) for the preparation of a hot milk drink comprises: a support body (9); a steam inlet terminal (10) connectable to the external terminal (2); an outlet terminal (11) having a first dispensing nozzle (12) and a second dispensing nozzle (13), the outlet terminal (11) being supported by the support body (9) in an adjustable position; and a steam ducting (14) from the inlet terminal (10) to the first dispensing nozzle (12) and the second dispensing nozzle (13) of the outlet terminal (11).
A coffee machine (1) comprising a coffee grinder (6) of coffee, a brewing cylinder (3) movable along a direction of translation (T) and presenting a brewing chamber (4), an ejection piston (22) housed in said brewing cylinder (3) in a sliding manner along the direction of translation (T), a closing piston (21) of the brewing chamber (4), a controller (20) having in its memory an algorithm for calculating the grinding time of the grinder (6), the controller (20) being programmed to calculate the weight of the dried spent coffee ground charge (7) from the measured value of its height, feed the calculation algorithm with the calculated value of the weight, and update the grinding time of the grinder (6) for a subsequent dispensing cycle.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Repair services for domestic electrical appliances; Vacuum cleaner repair; Repair of heating apparatus; Repair of household and kitchen appliances; Maintenance, servicing and repair of household and kitchen appliances.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Descaling preparations for household purposes; Cleaning preparations. 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The steam wand for whipping milk or other edible liquids comprises a steam conveyance pipe (5) with a steam delivery nozzle (6) at one end, where the steam delivery nozzle (6) has a non-return valve (10) inside.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Mazzon, Renzo
Tome', Alessandro
Steiner, Massimo
Abstract
Apparatus (10) for cooking foodstuffs comprising a support body (11), a container (13) able to be removed/inserted with respect to said support body (11), at least one heating device (14) and a ventilation device (15) disposed inside said support body (11).
A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
40.
A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES COMPRISING A SENSORISED ACCESSORY WITH RF TRANSMISSION OF THE VALUE MEASURED OF THE TEMPERATURE OF A LIQUID IN A CONTAINER
A machine for preparing beverages comprises a front wall, a rest base for containers positioned in front of the front wall and a temperature detection probe immersible in a comestible liquid contained in a container positioned on the rest base. The front wall has a beverage dispenser and a steam dispenser positioned above the rest base of the containers and supports a first antenna. The temperature probe comprises a second antenna interacting with the first antenna for wireless transmission of the temperature detected of the liquid in the container.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Baldissin, Simone
Abstract
Control method for a boiler (10) comprising a verification step (S2) which provides to detect at least one first parameter (Pl) correlated to the heating efficiency of the container (11) of boiler (10) and to compare said at least one first parameter (Pl) with at least one second parameter (P2) in order to verify whether said container (11) has been cleaned.
The device for processing loose coffee comprises an electronic controller, a support, at least one first filter holder that is engageable with the support, at least one first filter, wherein the first filter holder comprises a cup where the first filter is housed, wherein the cup has at least two wings engaging the first filter holder with the support, means for the automatic recognition of the first filter being provided positioned in the first filter holder engaged with the support, the recognition means being connected to the electronic controller to program an operation with at least one parameter depending on the first recognized filter.
A milk frother comprising a steam fitting with a steam flow dispenser, a homogenization element, a hollow longitudinal body having a seat engaging the steam fitting, a steam, air and milk mixing chamber, an air access channel, and a milk access channel both to the mixing chamber. The steam fitting has steam access to the mixing chamber, the hollow longitudinal body has an outlet for frothed milk from the mixing chamber, and the outlet has a dispensing end engaging with the homogenization element. A permanent connection provided between the hollow longitudinal body and the steam fitting, having a variable configuration between a first engagement and a disengagement configuration between the steam fitting and the engagement seat. A second permanent connection provided between the hollow longitudinal body and the homogenization element, having a configuration that is variable between a second engagement and a disengagement configuration between the homogenization element and the dispensing end.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Mazzon, Renzo
Steiner, Massimo
Abstract
An autonomous cooking apparatus (10, 110) comprises a support body (11), in the upper portion of which there are disposed both an upper heating device (14) and also a ventilation device (15), and a drawer-type container (12, 112) that can be laterally inserted into and extracted from a housing compartment (13) of said support body (11). The invention also concerns a method for cooking foodstuffs by means of such cooking apparatus (10, 110).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Mazzon, Renzo
Steiner, Massimo
Abstract
An autonomous cooking apparatus (10) comprises a support body (11), in the upper portion of which there are disposed both an upper heating device (14) and also a ventilation device (15), and a drawer -type container (12) that can be laterally inserted into and extracted from a housing compartment (13) of said support body (11). The invention also concerns a method for cooking foodstuffs by means of such cooking apparatus (10).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Evangelisti, Paolo
Piovan, Nicola
Bonotto, Davide
Acciari, Alberto
Abstract
An automatic machine for preparing coffee beverages includes a brewing unit provided with a brewing chamber connected to a feed circuit for the water by means of an entry aperture and to an exit circuit for the beverage by means of an exit aperture. The machine also includes a valve unit, connected to the exit circuit and configured to supply a first high-pressure exit path and a second low-pressure exit path for the beverage. The invention also concerns a method to prepare a coffee beverage.
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Evangelisti, Paolo
Piovan, Nicola
Bonotto, Davide
Abstract
A valve device suitable to selectively obstruct a flexible tube, includes a first body and a second body operatively associated with each other, which are mobile with respect to each other along a sliding axis, thus configuring an open operating position and a closed operating position and thus defining a passage gap configured to be passed through by the flexible tube. The invention also concerns a machine for preparing beverages which includes a valve device and a corresponding functioning method.
F16K 7/06 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force by means of a screw-spindle, cam, or other mechanical means
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Evangelisti, Paolo
Piovan, Nicola
Bonotto, Davide
Abstract
A valve device includes an entry aperture and an exit aperture for a fluid, a chamber which puts the entry and exit apertures in selective communication, a housing compartment, a piston disposed in the compartment, which is mobile between a closing position in which it prevents the transit of the fluid and an opening position in which it allows the passage of the fluid, and elastic return means associated with the piston A machine for preparing beverages includes at least one said valve device.
F16K 31/363 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor the fluid acting on a piston
50.
COFFEE GRINDING APPARATUS COMPRISING A REMOVABLE ACCESSORY FOR CONTAINING THE DISPERSION OF GROUND COFFEE
A coffee grinding apparatus comprising a coffee grinder, a removable filter holder and a cradle positioned below the coffee grinder, the cradle has above the filter holder a support shelf delimiting an opening passing the ground coffee, below the cradle an actuator actuates an activation switch of the coffee grinder, where a removable accessory contains the dispersion of ground coffee flowing towards a filter of the removable filter holder, the removable accessory formed by a sleeve connecting the opening in the support shelf to the upper mouth of a cup of the filter holder, the sleeve having a lower release and quick couple to the upper mouth of the cup and a removable upper engagement with the support shelf, the removable upper engagement comprising a perimeter flange of the sleeve resting on the support shelf, the sleeve being configured and arranged to interact with the actuator below the perimeter flange.
The device (1) for frothing milk comprises: a milk container (2) and a lid (3) removably connected to the milk container (2), where the lid (3) is provided with an external milk dispenser (4) and houses a manifold body (5) having a Venturi-effect air suction opening (6) and a Venturi-effect milk suction opening (7), and a steam injector (8) in the manifold body (5) for triggering the Venturi effect, it being further provided a tube for collecting milk (9) from the container (2) which can be separated into a first truncated tube (9a) connected to the container (2) and a second truncated tube (9b) connected to the lid (3) and communicating with the milk suction opening (7).
The device (1) for frothing milk comprises: a milk container (2) provided with a lid (3) with hermetic closure; a line (4) for the pressurisation of the container (2) including an air supply pump (12); a line (5) connecting the container (2) to the external atmospheric environment including a shut-off valve means (14); a Venturi effect milk suction chamber (6); a line (7) for the inlet of milk into the milk suction chamber (6), wherein said milk inlet line (6) comprises a conduit (15) for withdrawing milk from said container (2); a line (8) for the inlet of steam into the milk suction chamber (6) for initiating the Venturi effect and for sucking milk from the milk container (2); a line (9) for the outlet of milk from the suction chamber (6); a milk frothing chamber (10) connected to said milk outlet line (9) and internally provided with a mechanical stirrer (16).
Device (1) for frothing milk comprising: a milk container (2); a manifold (6) for the suction of air and milk by Venturi effect from a first line (5) for the withdrawal of air from the external atmospheric environment and respectively from a second line (7) for the withdrawal of milk from said container (2); a line (8) for the inlet of steam into the manifold (6) for triggering the Venturi effect; means for adjusting the minimum air passage port along said first air withdrawal line (5); and means for adjusting the minimum milk passage port along said second milk withdrawal line (7).
The coffee machine comprises a hydraulic circuit provided with hoses (6, 8, 12, 14) and a distributor comprising one or more pinch valves (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d), a shaft (18) with one or more cams (19) for controlling the switching of the pinch valves (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d) and an actuator (20) of said shaft (18) with cams (19), wherein each pinch valve (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d) has at least one movable choke (21), configured to choke a section (22) of a hose (6, 8, 12, 14) of the hydraulic circuit, and a drive element (23) for driving the movable choke (21).
A coffee machine comprises a water tank, steam boiler, a water pump, an external coffee dispenser, an external steam dispenser with a steam flow opening, a milk container having an emulsifying device having a mixing chamber to mix milk/steam/air, a milk aspirating channel with an inlet into the mixing chamber, an air aspirating channel having a valve and an inlet into the mixing chamber, the mixing chamber having a connection with the external steam dispenser and an outlet of the milk emulsion aligned to the steam dispensing opening and connected to an external dispenser of the milk emulsion. The outlet opening is larger than the steam dispensing opening. The milk aspirating channel has a passage area sufficiently large to provide milk aspiration by Venturi effect to the dispensing of a milk emulsion, at a temperature no more than 25° C. higher than the temperature of the milk in the milk container.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Zaratin, Enrico
Rosetta, Simone
Eisenkolb, Erik
Abstract
Hermetically sealed hopper (10) for feeding beans, comprising a closing lid (17), a container (11) having an open upper end (16) and a lower end (19). The lid (17) is provided with first sealing means (30), of the flexible type, configured to cooperate in a sliding and hermetic manner with the internal surface (13).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rossetto, Giovanni
Sanson, Roberto
Miatello, Dario
Abstract
Hopper (10) for food products in the form of grains, beans, powder or suchlike, comprising a container (11) for the food products having an introduction aperture (13) and an exit aperture (12), attachment means (19) configured to selectively and removably attach the container (11) to a machine (200) for processing the food products, a pneumatic connection member (20) configured to allow the extraction of air from the container (11) and closing means (15, 17) configured to selectively and hermetically seal the container (11).
A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnels; Supply containers
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
A47J 47/06 - Closed containers for foodstuffs for granulated foodstuffs with arrangements for keeping fresh
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
Beaters, electric; electric knives and electric knife
sharpeners; electric food blenders for domestic use;
centrifugal machines; cleaning appliances utilizing steam;
machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric; kitchen
grinders, electric; electric coffee grinders; dishwashers;
electric food processors; electric fruit presses for
household use; electric fruit squeezers for household
purposes; grating machines for household use; ironing
machines; electric kitchen machines; electric food choppers;
electrical squeezers for fruit and vegetable; electric
kitchen mixers; polishing machines (floor -) [electric];
vacuum cleaners; robot cleaners for household purposes;
vacuum cleaner bags; dishwashing machines; kneading
machines; steam presses (rotary -), portable, for fabric;
laundry washing machines for household use; electric milk
frothers. Apparatus for heating; air filters for air conditioning
units; air driers; air purifying apparatus; dehumidifiers;
barbecues; bed warmers; bread baking machines; toasters;
bread-making machines; multicookers; electric sandwich
makers; beverage cooling apparatus; filters (coffee -),
electric; electric coffee machines; electric espresso
machines; electric coffee percolators; cooking apparatus and
installations; electric cooking utensils; electric deep
fryers; hair dryers; drinking water filters; electric
appliances for making yogurt; electric fans; fan heaters;
electric freezers for household use; fridges; wine cellars,
electric; gas cooking appliances; gas stoves; cooking tops;
kitchen ranges; electric grills; hot plates; hot water
bottles; ice cream makers, electric; ice machines; electric
kettles; apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; apparatus
for refrigerating beverages; appliances for heating
beverages; electric laundry dryers; microwave ovens;
electric cooking ovens for household purposes; electric
pressure cooking saucepans; electric cooking pots;
radiators; range hoods; refrigerating appliances; stoves;
electric waffle makers; warming pans; water filters;
electric food steamers; electric popcorn makers; food
dryers; soya milk making machines, electric; heating and
cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages;
cotton candy making machines; crepe cookers; electrical rice
cookers; egg cookers; air conditioning apparatus; electric
radiators; oil-filled radiators.
59.
A TOOL FOR ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF POWDERED MATERIAL CONTAINED IN A VESSEL
A tool for adjusting the amount of powdered material contained in a vessel, comprising a storage reservoir of an excess of powdered material contained in the vessel, a lower wall configured to be positioned inside the vessel, a side wall configured to rotatably support the tool resting on a peripheral edge of the vessel and to position the lower wall at a fixed or adjustable predetermined height inside the vessel, where the lower wall has at least a first blade configured to pick up the excess of powdered material and at least one transfer passage for transferring at least most of the excess of powdered material picked up from the first blade towards the storage reservoir.
The device for preparing a dose of ground coffee powder ready for infusion comprises a cup provided with a gripping handle and housing a filter containing said dose of ground coffee powder, a coupling support in which the cup is coupled separably, and a pressing piston that is engageable in the filter for pressing the dose of ground coffee powder, the pressing piston having anti-detachment means configured to prevent the detachment of the pressed dose of ground coffee powder from the walls of the filter when the pressing piston disengages the filter.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Zaratin, Enrico
Rosetta, Simone
Rossetto, Giovanni
Sanson, Roberto
Piccoli, Igor
Facco, Marco
Abstract
A hopper (10) for feeding beans comprises a container (14) for the beans, a closing bottom (16) disposed rotatable with respect to said container (14) in order to selectively open and close an outlet aperture (17) for the beans, and feed means (13) which can be selectively driven to feed said beans toward said outlet aperture (17). The present invention also concerns an apparatus (100) and a method for grinding the beans, a machine (200) and the corresponding method for preparing a beverage.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Quaratesi, Guido
Marcato, Emanuele
Abstract
A grinding device for grinding food products, comprises a housing compartment, grinding means and a hopper removably associated with the housing compartment, wherein the hopper comprises a container having at least one selectively openable and closable lower aperture.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Quaratesi, Guido
Donzelli, Matilde
Zanardo, Thomas
Abstract
Coffee machine (10), comprising a control unit (11) provided with a processor (12) and connected to a user interface (13) provided with at least one display (14) for displaying beverages (Bl, B2, B3... Bn) that can be dispensed by means of the coffee machine (10).
DE'LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rossetto, Giovanni
Cristofoli, Claudio
Abstract
Some embodiments described here concern a machine for preparing coffee beverages by infusing a coffee powder in an infusion unit. Other embodiments concern a method to prepare a coffee beverage, including a step of pre-infusing and a step of infusing the coffee powder.
DE'LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Evangelisti, Paolo
Acciari, Alberto
Bonotto, Davide
Abstract
Embodiments described here concern a method to control a direct current motor powered by an alternating supply voltage, which provides to detect the instant of the zero-crossing of the supply voltage and to selectively activate a switch device to power the motor by the positive half-waves of the supply voltage in order to make it rotate in one sense, and by the negative half-waves in order to make it rotate in the opposite sense. The disclosure also concerns a control circuit for the motor.
The instant electric heater (1) for a fluid comprises an axial metal tube (2), electric resistive means (3a, 3b) positioned on an outer surface (4) of the metal tube (2), an inlet manifold body (10) and an outlet manifold body (11) positioned at the ends of the metal tube (2), a screw (5) positioned along an internal axial cavity (6) of the metal tube (2) and having a thread (7) delimiting, with an inner surface (8) of the metal tube (2), a helical channel (9) for conveying the fluid from the inlet manifold body (10) to the outlet manifold body (11), temperature sensor means (14, 15) for sensing the temperature of the fluid, and an outer casing (16) for the protection of the metal tube (2), the electric resistive means (3a, 3b) comprising at least a first electric heating element (3 a) and a second electric heating element (3b) that can be independently powered.
F24H 1/14 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium by tubes, e.g. bent in serpentine form
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Evangelisti, Paolo
Acciari, Alberto
Piovan, Nicola
Bonotto, Davide
Abstract
Machine (10) for the preparation of a beverage comprising at least one operating unit (20, 30, 40, 50, 60) configured to perform one or more operations to prepare said beverage and having both drivable means (21, 31, 41, 51, 61) configured to carry out one or more of such operations, and also drive means (15) for moving the drivable means (21, 31, 41, 51, 61).
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
A47J 42/46 - Driving mechanisms; Coupling to drives
H02K 3/26 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors consisting of printed conductors
H02K 3/47 - Air-gap windings, i.e. iron-free windings
H02K 21/24 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets axially facing the armatures, e.g. hub-type cycle dynamos
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Panciera, Antonio
Gentili, Ivano
Lever, Nicola
Rosetta, Simone
Abstract
A method for a machine (10) for preparing a coffee beverage, in which a dose of coffee powder is supplied to an infusion chamber (14), and a pre-infusion step and subsequently an infusion step of said powder dose is performed in order to dispense the beverage. The method provides to perform at least a first optimization of the operating parameters of said machine (10) comprising receiving an indication regarding an origin and a roasting level of said beans and executing an algorithm to define at least a weight of a quantity of coffee (Q coffee) to be used for said dose of powder, and a quantity of water (Q_water) to be used in said pre-infusion step. Embodiments disclosed herein further relate to a machine for preparing beverages which implements such a method.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Baldissin, Simone
Antonel, Alessandro
Abstract
An ironing apparatus (10) comprises at least one steam generation unit (11) provided with a tank (13) having an outlet aperture (15), a first pump (20) connected to the outlet aperture (15) by means of a first duct (21), a second pump (25) connected to the outlet aperture (15) by means of a second duct (23) and a compensation member (31) configured to damp pressure waves which, during use, propagate at least in one of either the first (21) or the second duct (23).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Air analysis apparatus; air temperature sensors; air quality
sensors; sensors; remote control apparatus for air
conditioning installations; remote temperature sensors;
humidity sensors. Air cleaning apparatus for household purposes; air
conditioning apparatus; air cooling apparatus;
dehumidifiers; air deodorising apparatus; air dryers; air
filters; air reheaters; humidifiers; air purifiers; room air
fans; radiators, electric; radiators; radiant fan heaters.
71.
GRINDING APPARATUS AND METHOD, CORRESPONDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Zaratin, Enrico
Rosetta, Simone
Rossetto, Giovanni
Sanson, Roberto
Piccoli, Igor
Facco, Marco
Abstract
Grinding apparatus (10, 110, 210) for grinding a substance in the form of beans into powder, comprising at least one hopper (11, 111) removably connected to a support structure (18), a grinding device (12) configured to grind the beans, and weighing means (70) for selectively weighing the hopper (11, 111) and the beans present therein.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Zaratin, Enrico
Rosetta, Simone
Rossetto, Giovanni
Sanson, Roberto
Piccoli, Igor
Facco, Marco
Abstract
Grinding apparatus (10, 110, 210) comprising a hopper (11, 111) provided with feed means (29, 129), said hopper (11, 111) being configured to contain and feed the beans, a grinding device (12) configured to grind the beans, and weighing means (70) for weighing the beans.
The method for treating milk or a plant-based beverage comprises the following steps: -creating a database containing associations (Ak) between combinations of values (Sx, Sy) of content by weight of proteins and carbohydrates of the milk or plant-based beverage to be treated and corresponding values (Vi) of at least one treatment parameter (Pj) for the milk or plant-based beverage; -acquiring the content by weight of proteins and carbohydrates of the milk or plant-based beverage to be treated; and -treating the milk or plant-based beverage with the value (Vi) of the at least one treatment parameter (Pj) corresponding in the database to the acquired values (Sx, Sy) of the content by weight of proteins and carbohydrates.
The coffee machine comprises a water supply pump (2), a first water heating boiler (3), a brewing unit (4) comprising a hot water dispensing head (5), a first hydraulic connection line (11) for connecting said first boiler (3) to said dispensing head (5), a second by-pass line (12) of the first boiler (3), hydraulically connecting said pump (2) to said dispensing head (5), distribution valve means (14) switchable between a first connection configuration of said supply pump (2) to said first line (11) and a second connection configuration of said supply pump (2) to said second line (12), the first line (11) being provided with a first non-return valve (17) calibrated at a first opening pressure and the second line (12) being provided with a second non-return valve (18) calibrated at a second opening pressure lower than the first opening pressure.
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
DE'LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Evangelisti, Paolo
Piovan, Nicola
Bonotto, Davide
Abstract
A brewing unit for an automatic machine to make coffee beverages includes a brewing chamber closed at the lower part by a first piston and at the upper part, on the opposite side, by a second piston, a first inlet duct for the heated water, and a first outlet duct for the beverage, communicating respectively with an inlet side and with an outlet side of the brewing chamber, and a filtering element disposed in the brewing chamber.
The coffee extraction method with a coffee machine (10) comprising an infusion circuit at least including a water tank (14) or a connection to a water source, a supply pump (17), an electric heater (18) and an infusion unit (11) having an infusion chamber (12) where a dose of coffee powder can be positioned, connected in sequence, envisages that the machine stores a plurality of selectable extraction cycles each including in sequence an infusion circuit heat regulation step, a step of introducing said dose into said infusion chamber (12), and a step of extracting coffee having an initial coffee extraction temperature value (Ti), and after acquiring a selection of a coffee extraction cycle, that it detects the value (T) of a temperature along the infusion circuit, compares it with the initial extraction temperature value (Ti) of the selected extraction cycle, and performs the heat regulation step by activating the supply pump (17) to generate a heat regulation water flow until the detected temperature value (T) achieves the initial extraction temperature value (Ti) of the selected extraction cycle.
A coffee machine for domestic use comprising at least two steam dispensers, of which at least one horizontal dispenser connected to a removable metal jug through a lid comprising a Venturi effect milk frother, and of which at least one vertical dispenser connected to a steam lance for performing so-called “latte art” whipping.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Quaratesi, Guido
Marcato, Emanuele
Abstract
A machine (10) for preparing coffee beverages comprises a plurality of containers (20, 20A, 20B, 20C) suitable to contain certain types of coffee beans, which can be selectively associated with a same housing seating (11) of the machine (10).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Quaratesi, Guido
Zanardo, Thomas
Abstract
Machine (10) for preparing beverages, comprising a brewing unit (15) configured to prepare at least one certain beverage at a time, a main hydraulic circuit (16) to feed water to the brewing unit (15), a delivery unit (17) configured to deliver the certain beverage, a processor (33) operatively connected to the brewing unit (15), to the main hydraulic circuit (16) and to the delivery unit (17) in order to control and command their drive, a memory unit (36) connected to the processor (33) and a user interface (31) communicating with the processor (33) to select the certain beverage. The machine (10) also comprises recognition means (39) to detect the possible presence of activation means (40) which are at least temporarily associated with or integrated into the machine (10).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Quaratesi, Guido
Trevisan, Igor
Abstract
Machine (10) for preparing a beverage starting from a dry food substance (S), preferably in grains or beans (C), comprising a hopper (15) to contain the dry food substance (S) and provided with a lower aperture (25) for the outlet of the dry food substance (S). A grinding device (16) is disposed below the lower aperture (25) to grind the dry food substance (S) and transform it into an aromatic blend (M) in powder form. A central control unit (20) is able to control the grinding device (16) and a user interface (43) is connected to the central control unit (20).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
(1) Air analysis apparatus, namely, measuring and control devices for air-conditioning technology; air temperature sensors; air quality sensors, namely, particle counters for measuring air quality; sensors, namely, temperature sensors, coolant-temperature sensors; remote control apparatus for air conditioning installations, namely, remote controls for air-conditioning apparatus; remote temperature sensors; humidity sensors.
(2) Air cleaning apparatus for household purposes, namely, air cleaning units; air conditioning apparatus, namely, air conditioners, domestic air-conditioning installations, residential air conditioning units; air cooling apparatus, namely, portable evaporative air coolers, central air conditioning installations for household purposes; dehumidifiers; air deodorising apparatus; air dryers; air filters, namely, filters for air conditioning; humidifiers; air purifying units; room air fans, namely, electric fans for household purposes, electric fans with evaporative cooling devices, portable electric fans, ventilating fans; radiators, electric; radiators, namely, heating radiators; radiant fan heaters.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Air analysis apparatus; air temperature sensors; air quality sensors; remote control apparatus for air conditioning installations, namely, remote controls for air-conditioning apparatus; remote temperature sensors; humidity sensors Air cleaning apparatus for household purposes; air conditioning apparatus; air cooling apparatus; dehumidifiers; electric air deodorizing apparatus; electric air dryers; air filters, namely, filters for air conditioning and filters for air purification; air reheaters, namely, reheating furnaces for industrial purposes; humidifiers; air purifiers; room air fans, namely, electric heating fans, fans for air conditioning apparatus, electric fans; radiators, electric; radiators; radiant fan heaters, namely, portable electric heaters and bathroom heaters
A device for emulsifying and/or heating milk comprising a milk heating means, a hermetically closed milk container, a mixer provided with a milk inlet, an air inlet and an outlet of a milk-based drink, a milk supply circuit comprising a connection conduit between the milk container and the milk inlet, and at least one air pump connected in delivery to a pressurisation conduit of the milk container for pushing the pressurised milk towards the milk inlet, where a pressure adjustment means of said pressurisation conduit is included which is used for adjusting the temperature of the milk.
The coffee machine (1) comprises a hydraulic circuit comprising an infuser (2), a water tank (3), a steam generator (4), a steam dispenser (5), a hot water generator (6), a supply pump (7) for supplying water to the steam generator (4) and to the hot water generator (6), where the hydraulic circuit further comprises a by-pass line (10) of the hot water generator (6), a first and a second flow switcher (12, 13) which can be switched between a first switching configuration where the supply pump (7), the hot water generator (6) and the infuser (2) are connected in cascade, a second switching configuration where the supply pump (7) and the infuser (2) are connected in cascade through the by-pass line (10) of the hot water generator (6), and a third switching configuration where the supply pump (7) and the steam generator (4) are connected in cascade.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Panciera, Antonio
Trevisan, Igor
Salvadori, Stefano
Rosetta, Simone
Abstract
Machine (10) for preparing coffee-based beverages starting from whole coffee beans (Cl, C2, C3) comprising a hopper (22) configured to contain the coffee beans (Cl, C2, C3), a grinding member (29) associated with said hopper (22) to grind the coffee beans (Cl, C2, C3) in order to obtain a coffee powder (P), brewing means (15) configured to subject the coffee powder (P) to brewing, hydraulic means (17) configured to supply water to the brewing means (15), and identification means (30, 31, 32, 33, 41) configured to automatically identify one or more actual characteristics (F) of the coffee beans (Cl, C2, C3) and to automatically associate with the one or more actual characteristics (F) one or more functioning parameters (S) for at least one of either the grinding member (29), the brewing means (15) or the hydraulic means (17).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Rosetta, Simone
Zaratin, Enrico
Facco, Marco
Abstract
A hopper (10) for feeding predefined doses of beans comprises a container (11) for beans provided with a lower aperture (12) with which there is associated a closing base plate (13) disposed rotatable with respect to said container (11) in order to selectively open and close a passage aperture (14) for said beans and a dosing device (15) disposed inside said container (11). The invention also concerns a machine and a method for preparing a coffee beverage.
The loose product dispenser has a container and a sensor with optical barrier for detecting the presence of loose product in the container, the sensor having a transmitter of a light beam, configured to generate the optical barrier between an entry point and an exit point of the light beam from the container, and a receiver of the light beam, the sensor further has an electronic board on which both the receiver and the transmitter are installed, and a light guide configured and arranged to transmit to the reciever the light beam collected from the exit point.
A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnels; Supply containers
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
A47J 42/44 - Automatic starting or stopping devices; Warning devices
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Benedetti, Alessandro
Bisetto, Fabio
Zanette, Manuel
Abstract
A method to cook foodstuff (100) at low temperature in an apparatus (10; 110) comprising a plate cooking device (11) with a lower plate (12) and an upper plate (13) opposite and facing each other and associated with heating elements (14, 15), provides to dispose the foodstuff (100) between the two plates (12, 13) contained in a space (S) delimited by a containing element (16; 116; 216; 50). The method also provides to keep the temperature and moisture inside the delimited space (S) controlled, and cook the foodstuff (100) at low temperature reducing to a minimum a time interval in which the foodstuff (100) remains within a temperature zone at risk of bacterial proliferation.
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Scian, Luciano
Visentin, Andrea
Abstract
Iron (10) comprising a tank (13) suitable for containing water, steam generating means (17) configured to receive a part of said water from said tank (13) and to heat and evaporate the latter.
D06F 75/18 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron the water being fed slowly, e.g. drop by drop, from the reservoir to a steam generator
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Scian, Luciano
Visentin, Andrea
Abstract
Iron (10) comprising a tank (13) suitable for containing water, steam generating means (17) configured to receive a part of said water from said tank (13) and to heat and evaporate the latter. The iron comprises: a control element (45) configured to generate an electrical signal (SE) when it is manually actuated by a user, wherein said electrical signal (SE) is variable in a manner proportional to an action exerted by said user on said control element (45). The iron further comprises electrical actuating means (46) controlled by an electronic control unit (49) that in response to said electrical signal (SE) move a shutter member (31) associated with an outlet opening (16) of said tank (13) in a manner proportional to said electrical signal (SE), to adjust the amount of water fed to said steam generating means (17).
D06F 75/18 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron the water being fed slowly, e.g. drop by drop, from the reservoir to a steam generator
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Beaters, electric; Electric knives and knife sharpeners; Blenders, electric, for household purposes; Centrifugal machines; Cleaning appliances utilizing steam; Machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric; Kitchen grinders, electric; Power-operated coffee grinders; Dishwashers; Food processors, electric; Fruit presses, electric, for household purposes; Grating machines for household use; Ironing machines; Kitchen machines, electric; Electric food choppers; Electrical squeezers for fruit and vegetable; Electric kitchen mixers; Machines and apparatus for polishing [electric]; Vacuum cleaners; Robotic cleaners for household purposes; Vacuum cleaner bags; Kneading machines; Rotary steam presses, portable, for fabrics; Washing machines for household purposes; Electric milk frothers. Flat irons; Electric steam irons; Electric hair curling irons; Electric hair clippers; Electric shavers; Manicure sets, electric; Knives; Pincers; Spoons; Spatulas [hand tools]; Table forks; Cheese slicers; Pizza slicers; Hand-operated slicers; Electric irons for styling hair; Hair styling appliances; Hair cutting and removal implements. Measuring apparatus; Kitchen weighing scales; Temperature indicators; Temperature control apparatus [thermostats]; Electric timers; Air analysis apparatus; Air quality sensors; Measuring and control devices for air conditioning technology; Remote control apparatus for air conditioning installations; Electronic weighing scales for personal use; Scales. Heating apparatus; Air filters for air conditioning units; Air dryers; Air purifying apparatus; Dehumidifiers; Barbecues; Bed warmers; Bread baking machines; Bread toasters; Bread-making machines; Multicookers; Electric sandwich makers; Beverage cooling apparatus; Electric coffee filters; Coffee machines, electric; Electric espresso machines; Coffee percolators, electric; Cooking apparatus and installations; Cooking utensils, electric; Deep fryers, electric; Hair dryers; Filters for drinking water; Electric appliances for making yogurt; Electrically powered fans for ventilation purposes; Fan heaters; Electric freezers for household use; Refrigerators; Wine cellars, electric; Gas operated apparatus for cooking; Gas stoves; Inset cooking tops; Kitchen ranges [ovens]; Electric grills; Plate warmers; Hot water bottles; Ice-cream making machines; Ice machines; Kettles, electric; Apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; Installations for heating beverages; Laundry dryers, electric; Microwave ovens [cooking apparatus]; Electric cooking ovens for household use; Pressure cooking saucepans, electric; Cooking pots, electric; Radiant heaters; Range hoods; Stoves; Waffle irons, electric; Warming pans; Water filters; Steaming apparatus (Electric -) for cooking; Popcorn makers; Food dryers; Soya milk making machines, electric; Heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; Cotton candy making machines; Crepe cookers; Electric rice cookers; Egg cookers; Air-conditioning apparatus; Radiators, electric; Oil fired heaters. Beaters, non-electric; Blenders, non-electric, for household purposes; Heat-insulated containers for beverages; Refrigerating bottles; Coffee filters, non-electric; Coffee grinders, hand-operated; Coffee percolators, non-electric; Coffee services [tableware]; Cooking pots, non-electric; Cooking utensils, non-electric; Portable cool boxes, non-electric; Deep fryers, non-electric; Drinking glasses; Heaters for feeding bottles, non-electric; Fruit presses, non-electric, for household purposes; Stir-fry pans; Glass spheres; Grills [cooking utensils]; Kitchen containers; Kitchen grinders, non-electric; Kitchen utensils; Ironing boards; Autoclaves, non-electric, for cooking; Table plates; Waffle irons, non-electric; Toothbrushes, electric. Coffee; Coffee-based beverages; Coffee capsules, filled. Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; Retail services in relation to food cooking equipment; Retail services in relation to foodstuffs; Providing consumer product information relating to food or drink products; Demonstration of goods. Installation and repair of air-conditioning apparatus; Electric appliance installation and repair; Heating equipment installation and repair; Kitchen equipment installation.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Beaters, electric; Electric knives and knife sharpeners; Electric food blenders for domestic use; centrifugal machines; cleaning appliances utilizing steam; Machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric; Kitchen grinders, electric; electric coffee grinders; dishwashers; electric food processors; electric fruit presses for household use; Electric fruit squeezers for household purposes; grating machines for household use; ironing machines; electric kitchen machines; electric food choppers; Electrical squeezers for fruit and vegetable; Electric kitchen mixers; Polishing machines (floor -) [electric]; vacuum cleaners; Robot cleaners for household purposes; vacuum cleaner bags; Dishwashing machines; kneading machines; Steam presses (Rotary -), portable, for fabric; Laundry washing machines for household use; Electric milk frothers. flat irons; Electric steam irons; Electric hair curling irons; Electric hair trimmers; electric hair cutters; Electric razors; Electric manicure sets; knives; pincers; Spoons; Spatulas [hand tools]; Table forks; Cheese slicers; Pizza slicers; Hand-operated slicers; Electric irons for styling hair; Hair styling appliances; Hair cutting and removal implements. Measuring apparatus; kitchen scales; temperature indicators; Temperature control apparatus [thermostats]; electric timers; Air measuring apparatus; Air quality sensors; Measuring and control devices for air conditioning technology; Remote control apparatus for air conditioning installations. Apparatus for heating; Air filters for air conditioning units; air driers; air purifying apparatus; dehumidifiers; barbecues; bed warmers; bread baking machines; toasters; bread-making machines; Multicookers; Electric sandwich makers; beverage cooling apparatus; Filters (Coffee -), electric; Electric coffee machines; electric espresso machines; Electric coffee percolators; Cooking apparatus and installations; electric cooking utensils; electric deep fryers; hair dryers; Drinking water filters; electric appliances for making yogurt; electric fans; fan heaters; Electric freezers for household use; Fridges; Wine cellars, electric; gas cooking appliances; gas stoves; cooking tops; kitchen ranges; electric grills; hot plates; hot water bottles; Ice cream makers, electric; ice machines; electric kettles; Apparatus for keeping hot drinks warm; Apparatus for refrigerating beverages; Appliances for heating beverages; electric laundry dryers; microwave ovens; electric cooking ovens for household purposes; electric pressure cooking saucepans; Electric cooking pots; Radiators; range hoods; refrigerating appliances; stoves; Electric waffle maker; warming pans; water filters; electric food steamers; Electric popcorn makers; food dryers; Soya milk making machines, electric; Heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; cotton candy making machines; crepe cookers; electrical rice cookers; egg cookers; Air conditioning apparatus; Electric radiators; Oil-filled radiators. Beaters, non-electric; Blenders, non-electric, for household purposes; Beverages (Heat insulated containers for); Bottles (Refrigerating); Coffee filters, non-electric; Coffee grinders, hand-operated; Coffee percolators, non-electric; Coffee services [tableware]; Cooking pots; Cooking utensils, non-electric; Portable coolers (Non-electric -); Deep fryers, non-electric; Drinking glasses; Feeding bottles (Heaters for), non-electric; Fruit presses, non-electric, for household purposes; Frying pans; Glass bowls; Grills [cooking utensils]; Kitchen containers; Kitchen mixers, non-electric; Kitchen utensils; Mixing machines, non-electric, for household purposes; ironing boards; Pressure cookers [autoclaves], non-electric; Table plates; Waffle irons, non-electric; electric tooth brushes. Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; Retail services in relation to food cooking equipment; Retail services in relation to foodstuffs; Providing consumer product information relating to food or drink products; Demonstration of goods. Air conditioning apparatus installation and repair; Electric appliance installation and repair; Heating equipment installation and Repair; Kitchen equipment installation.
The milk frothing device (1) comprises a milk container (2) having at least one bottom (3), a removable lid (4) for the hermetic closure of the milk container (2), a support base (5) for supporting the milk container (2), a conduit (6) for dispensing the frothed milk comprising a portion (6a) internal to the milk container (2) which extends towards the bottom (3) of the milk container (2) and a portion (6b) external to the milk container (2) having a downward dispensing end (6c) for the direct dispensing into a cup (7), a conduit (8) for the inlet of air into the milk container (2), a supplier (9) of compressed air to the air inlet conduit (8) for the ejection of the frothed milk contained in the milk container (2) through the dispensing conduit (6), a rotatable mechanical stirrer (10) positioned inside the milk container (2), a milk (2) heater (11, 110), and a means (12) for the activation in rotation of the mechanical stirrer (10) housed in the support base (5).
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Durante, Laura
Abstract
An iron (10) comprises a plate assembly (12) and a containment body (14), wherein the containment body (14) has an open shape towards a front part (11A) of the iron (10) and comprises a lower portion (16), an upper portion (18) having a handle function, and a rear portion (17).
DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO (Italy)
Inventor
Antonel, Alessandro
Abstract
Boiler (10) for generating steam and/or for heating water, comprising a metal container (12) provided with at least one feed aperture (18) for introducing water inside it and an aperture (11) for discharging water and any solid and/or aggregate particles.
A47J 36/42 - Devices to prevent deposition of scale, i.e. fur, or the like
F24D 19/00 - DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR - Details
F24H 1/00 - Water heaters, e.g. boilers, continuous-flow heaters or water-storage heaters
F16K 1/00 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces
F24H 9/00 - FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL - Details
98.
CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CURRENT DISPENSING CYCLE OF A COFFEE MACHINE
The control method for controlling the current dispensing cycle of a coffee machine comprising an electronic controller, a brewing pump and a brewing unit having a housing chamber of an amount of coffee powder, in which the current dispensing cycle comprises a dispensing step and a possible preliminary step of wetting the amount of coffee powder in which there is no dispensing, provides that the electronic controller controls the dispensing speed of the entire dispensing step of the current dispensing cycle by dividing the brewing pump by a control algorithm that acquires a parameter calculated from stored dispensing data of dispensing steps of dispensing cycles preceding the current dispensing cycle exclusively.
A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
Coffee percolators, electric; coffee capsules, empty, for
electric coffee machines; espresso coffee machines; coffee
machines, electric; electric coffee filters; electrical
coffee pots incorporating percolators; heating and cooling
apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages.
