Goods & Services

Milk and milk products; non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages (milk predominating); protein milk or vegetable-based coffee whitener; coffee cream in the form of powder; milk powder replacers; flavored milk substitute powder for making drinks; individual units for making milk-based beverages, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups; individual units for making milk substitute-based beverages, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups. Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; decaffeinated coffee; instant coffee; instant tea; instant cocoa; instant cappuccino; coffee-based beverages; tea-based beverages; fruit tea beverages; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; caffeinated beverages, drinks containing tea or cocoa-based beverages; beverage powders containing caffeine, powders comprising cocoa for beverages, beverage powders containing chocolate; individual units, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups for making tea or tea-based beverages; individual units, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups for making cocoa or cocoa-based beverages.

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-serve capsule for preparing a beverage using a beverage-preparation machine. The single-serve capsule has a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material and a cover element which closes the cavity, and the base element has a base region, a capsule wall which extends from the base region to an open end, and a flange which encircles the open end. The single-serve capsule has a detectable identification code, wherein the single-serve capsule comprises a separately formed support element, said support element having the identification code, and the support element is arranged on the flange side facing away from the base region.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A single serve capsule for preparing a beverage with aid of a beverage preparation machine, the single serve capsule including: a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule lid which closes the cavity; the base element has a capsule base, an encircling flange and a capsule wall which extends from the capsule base to the encircling flange; the capsule lid fastened to the flange; the single serve capsule including an optically detectable feature which is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine, the encircling flange has clearances which represent the optically detectable feature; the clearances extending parallel to a rotational symmetry axis of the single serve capsule through the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A single serve capsule for preparing a beverage with aid of a beverage preparation machine, the single serve capsule having a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule lid which closes the cavity; the base element including a capsule base, an encircling flange and a capsule wall which extends from the capsule base to the encircling flange; the capsule lid being fastened to the encircling flange; the single serve capsule having an optically detectable feature which is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine and which is disposed on a side of the encircling flange facing away from the capsule lid, the single serve capsule has a further base element which at least partially surrounds the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

A single serve capsule for preparing a beverage with aid of a beverage preparation machine, the single serve capsule having a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material and a capsule lid which closes the cavity; the base element including a capsule base, an encircling flange, and a capsule wall which extends from the capsule base to the encircling flange; the capsule lid being fastened to the flange; the single serve capsule having an optically detectable feature which is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine; the optically detectable feature being disposed on a side of the capsule lid facing away from the flange, the flange and the capsule lid are configured to be optically transparent at least in a region of the optically detectable feature.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A single serve capsule for preparing a beverage with aid of a beverage preparation machine, the single serve capsule having a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule lid which closes the cavity; the base element including a capsule base, an encircling flange, and a capsule wall which extends from the capsule base to the encircling flange; the capsule lid being fastened to the flange; the single serve capsule having an optically detectable feature which is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine, the encircling flange is at least in part configured to be optically transparent, and the optically detectable feature is disposed in a region of the optically transparent flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A beverage preparation device for preparing a beverage with a single serve capsule that includes: a base element and a periphery projecting laterally from the base element, a lid film fastened to the periphery, a beverage raw material disposed in the cavity, and an identification mark on a side of the periphery that faces away from the lid film; the beverage preparation device including a brewing chamber configured to receive the capsule; the brewing chamber including a first brewing chamber element and a second brewing chamber element which are movable relative to one another; the beverage preparation device including at least one detection means configured to detect the identification mark; the brewing chamber and the single serve capsule are configured to be non-rotating during preparation of the beverage and in the open position and/or the closed position, is configured so that the capsule is pivotable and/or rotatable.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A portion capsule for preparing a beverage with a beverage production machine, the portion capsule having a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material and a capsule lid which closes the cavity, the base element including a capsule bottom, a circumferential flange, and a capsule wall, which extends between the capsule bottom and the circumferential flange, the capsule lid being fastened to the flange, the portion capsule has a detectable feature that is configured to be detected by a detector of the beverage production machine, the detectable feature is arranged on a side of the capsule lid, which side faces away from the flange, wherein the flange and the capsule lid are configured so that the detector of the beverage production machine can detect the detectable feature on the lid by passing a beam through the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus

Abstract

A single-serve capsule for making a beverage, having a base element with a cavity that is free of a filter, and in which a raw beverage material is provided, the cavity including radially spaced and vertically oriented convexities, where a width defined between each of the plurality of convexities is wider than a width of each of plurality of convexities, the base element has a wall region extending between the flange and a bottom region of the base element with radially spaced and vertically oriented grooves, a width of the side wall defined between each of the plurality of grooves is wider than a width of each of plurality of grooves, the capsule has an identifier, which makes it possible to individualize the single-serve capsule, the identifier is a barcode on the wall region and on a bottom side of the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Goods & Services

Milk and milk products; Non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages 9milk predominating); Protein or vegetable-based coffee whitener; Coffee cream in the form of powder; Milk powder replacers; flavored milk substitute powder for making drinks; Individual units for making milk-based beverages, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups; Individual units for making milk substitute-based beverages, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups. Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; Decaffeinated coffee; Instant coffee; Instant tea; instant cocoa; Instant cappuccino; Coffee-based beverages; Tea-based beverages; Fruit tea beverages; Cocoa-based beverages; Chocolate-based beverages; Caffeinated beverages, Drinks containing tea or Cocoa-based beverages; Beverage powders containing caffeine, powders comprising cocoa for beverages, Beverage powders containing chocolate; Individual units, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups for making tea or tea-based beverages; Individual units, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups for making cocoa or cocoa-based beverages.

Abstract

The invention relates to a beverage preparation system for preparing a beverage using a portion capsule, wherein the system comprises a beverage production machine and a portion capsule, wherein the beverage production machine has a brewing chamber for receiving the portion capsule, wherein the portion capsule has a base element which spans a cavity, wherein the cavity is partially filled with a beverage raw material, and wherein the portion capsule has an insert, which is arranged in the cavity and at least partially prevents the beverage raw material from shifting out of position in the cavity, wherein the beverage preparation system comprises at least a first portion capsule and at least a second portion capsule, wherein the first portion capsule has a first insert and wherein the second portion capsule has a second insert, the first insert being formed differently from the second insert.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Goods & Services

Coffee machines, electric; Electric coffee filters; Coffee percolators, electric; Electric coffee roasters; Electric coffee roasters; Electric coffee beverage making apparatus; Fully automatic electric coffee machines; Electrical coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual units, in particular in capsule or pad form. Milk; Milk beverages with cocoa; Milk beverages with chocolate; Non-alcoholic beverages made of milk; Non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages 9milk predominating); Chilled dairy desserts; Milk shakes. Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; Decaffeinated coffee; decaffeinated tea; Instant coffee; Instant tea; instant cocoa; Instant cappuccino; Coffee-based beverages; Drinks containing coffee; Tea-based beverages; Drinks containing tea; Fruit tea beverages; Kombucha; Mate [tea]; Cocoa-based beverages; Chocolate-based beverages; Caffeinated beverages; Drinks containing tea; Cocoa-based beverages; Beverages containing chocolate; Beverage powders containing caffeine; powders comprising cocoa for beverages; Beverage powders containing chocolate; Individual units, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups for making coffee or beverages [coffee based]; Individual units, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups for making tea or tea-based beverages; Individual units, in particular capsules, cartridges or pads, containing powders, preparations, concentrates or syrups for making cocoa or cocoa-based beverages; Chocolate; Chocolate in liquid form; Chocolate flavourings; Chocolate powder; Chocolate-based beverages; Beverages with a chocolate base; Cocoa-containing confectionery; Cocoa-based ingredients for confectionery; Cocoa; Cocoa extracts for human consumption; Cocoa-based beverages; Beverages based on cocoa; Cocoa powder; Cocoa products; Cocoa products; Cocoa mixes; Ice beverages with a cocoa base; Ice beverages with a chocolate base; Cocoa beverages with milk; Chocolate-flavoured milk drinks; Beverage powders containing cocoa and/or chocolate. Coffee fruit, unprocessed; Cocoa beans, raw; Cocoa beans, raw. Publicity and sales promotion services; Computerised inventory control; Retail and wholesale services in relation to the following goods: Coffee, tea, cocoa and Chocolate, electric coffee makers, electric coffee filters, electric coffee percolators, Electric coffee roasters, Electric coffee roasters, Electric coffee beverage making apparatus, Electrical automatic coffee machines, electrical coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual units, in particular in capsule, cartridge or pad form, Also provided via the Internet; Business consultancy and advisory services; Professional business consultancy; Sponsoring promotion relating to ecological and social sustainability; consultancy services regarding business development; Conducting of exhibitions and events relating to social networking for commercial purposes. Providing of access to databases for the purpose of tracking the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, in particular in the field of coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate production. Providing of information relating to tourist travel in connection with environmental protection, responsible natural resource and biodiversity management; Providing of information relating to tourist travel in connection with social, ethical and economic issues in connection with workplaces in tourism. Food products processing, For production purposes; Roasting and processing services for cocoa beans; Roasting and processing of coffee beans; Processing services for tea leaves; Treatment of waste [transformation]; Transforming, namely, Sorting of waste, Sorting of recyclable materials; Waste treatment [transformation] in the field of environmental protection; processing of raw materials for the manufacture of food and beverages; Rental of machines and apparatus for roasting processing cocoa beans; Rental of the following goods: Machines and apparatus for roasting and processing coffee beans; Rental of the following goods: Machines and apparatus for processing coffee fruit; Rental of the following goods: Machines and apparatus for roasting and processing tea leaves; Rental of machines and apparatus for processing foodsor beverages; Processing of the following goods: Cocoa pods, cocoa nibs, bamboo, tree barks, sugarcane, vines; Food and drink preservation; Manufacturing of the following goods: Chocolate, Cocoa. Entertainment services and Educational services; Organisation of seminars, Giving presentations For training purposes and Conducting of discussion groups, in relation to the followings fields: Environmental impacts, Environmental sustainability and Social sustainability; Providing of information relating to environmental impacts, ecological and social sustainability; career development services, Namely vocational training; Electronic publishing services for others; Electronic and online publishing services; conducting conferences and seminars in relation to the followings fields: Integration on social networks for cultural purposes, For business purposes, For professional purposes and For educational purposes; Conducting of exhibitions and Presentation of performances in relation to the followings fields: Integration on social networks for cultural purposes and For educational purposes; Organising and conducting online educational and training events including virtual meetings and seminars; Arranging and conducting of events in the field of environmental impact and environmental and social sustainability; Publication of reports relating to educational research and information relating to sustainable environmental protection. Quality control; Quality control relating to food and beverages; Quality control relating to processes, Especially in the following fields: Coffee making, Cocoa production, Chocolate production and Teamaking; Quality control relating to raw materials, intermediate products and end products in the following fields: Coffee making, Cocoa production, Chocolate production and Teamaking; Inspection of raw materials, intermediate products and end products for quality control purposes, Especially in the following fields: Coffee making, Cocoa production, Chocolate production and Teamaking; Quality control services for agriculture machines and apparatus; Quality control services for certification purposes; Technical testing services; Quality control for the use of pesticides; Evaluation of quality control results; Services in relation to, Relating to the following sectors: Scientific research, scientific development; Consultancy relating to research in the field of food and beverages; Agricultural research; Laboratory services for agricultural, horticultural and forestry research; Chemical analysis; Industrial analysis and research services; Product development; Product design; Design and development of new technology for others; Design and development of analysis and testing methods; Design and testing in connection with the development of new products; Technological services and design and research relating thereto; Online data storage; Electronic data storage; Data backup services; Testing services for the certification of quality or standards; Creation and development of computers and software; Compilation of computerised data banks; Creating software for databases; design services and development of software for supply-chain-management; Design and development of computer hardware and software for industrial applications; Industrial testing, technical analysis and product certification, technologies and processes of others relating to compliance with standards relating to environmental protection, responsible natural resource management, sustainable protection and biological diversity; Scientific analysis and expertise relating to standards of independent others relating to environmental protection, responsible management of natural resources, sustainability and social matters relating to agriculture, forestry and tourism; Testing, analysis, assessment and certification of goods, in particular of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production, others relating to compliance with standards relating to environmental protection, responsible management of natural resources, long-term protection and biological diversity; Testing, analysis, assessment and certification of technologies and processes of others relating to compliance with standards relating to environmental protection, responsible management of natural resources, long-term protection and biological diversity; Assessment of compliance with the standards of others in the following fields: Environmental protection, Responsible management of natural resources, Long-term protection, matters in connection with social matters and in connection with work in agriculture and forestry and in tourism; Technological services for others Relating to the following sectors: Identification, verification and tracking of the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, Especially in the following fields: Coffee making; Technological services for others Relating to the following sectors: Identification, verification and tracking of the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, Especially in the following fields: Teamaking; Technological services for others for the identification, verification and tracking of the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa production; Technological services for others Relating to the following sectors: Identification, verification and tracking of the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, Especially in the following fields: Chocolate production; Preparation of databases for the purpose of tracking of the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, Especially in the following fields: Coffee making, teamaking; Technological information for the purpose of tracking of the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, Especially in the following fields: Coffee making, teamaking; Authentication of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa production; Information relating to environmental protection. Agriculture, horticulture and forestry services; Consultancy and support relating to the use of soil and forests; Providing of information relating to agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Consultancy relating to the selection and use of pesticides; Using pesticides.

Abstract

A method of making a coffee beverage that includes steps of: inserting a portion capsule into a coffee machine that includes: a pump and an optical detector; the portion capsule having: a base element that has a cavity in which a beverage material is provided, the cavity is free of a filter in the cavity; a flange extending outwardly from the base element; a cover attached to a top side of the flange; an optically detectable identifier provided on a bottom side of the flange, the bottom side of the flange opposes the top side of the flange; detecting the optically detectable identifier with the optical detector and comparing the detected optically detectable identifier to a stored reference; operating the pump and/or the coffee machine to supply the water to the portion capsule only after the optically detectable identifier coincides with the stored reference.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule includes a capsule body that has a collar edge and a capsule bottom; a filter element located inside of the capsule body, the filter element is elastic, the filter element has a flange that is attached to the collar edge of the capsule body, the filter element has a bottom; and a cover attached to the capsule body. The bottom of the filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom such that a free space remains between the filter element and the capsule bottom. The filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom in such a manner that only before a liquid is applied to a beverage substrate, does the filter element not touch the capsule bottom.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A23C 9/15 - Reconstituted or recombined milk products containing neither non-milk fat nor non-milk proteins
• A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
• A23G 1/56 - Liquid products; Solid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products, e.g. for making chocolate milk
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
• B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
• B65B 47/04 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure
• B65D 65/02 - Wrappers or flexible covers
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-serve capsule for preparing a beverage using a beverage-preparation machine, wherein: the single-serve capsule comprises a base element, having a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material, and a cover element, which closes the cavity; the base element comprises a bottom region, a circumferential flange on the end opposite the bottom region, and a capsule wall extending from the bottom region to the circumferential flange; the single-serve capsule comprises an optically detectable identification code, in particular a bit- and/or barcode; wherein either the optically detectable identification code is arranged on the side of the flange facing the bottom region or the cover element is fastened to the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A single-serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine is proposed, wherein the single-serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material and has a capsule lid (33) which closes the cavity, wherein the base element (12) comprises an encircling flange (26) and a capsule wall (14) which extends from a bottom region (22) of the single-serve capsule (10) to the encircling flange (26), wherein the flange (26) extends over a flange width (FB) in a radial direction (R) with respect to a longitudinal axis (L) of the single-serve capsule (10), wherein the capsule lid (33) is fastened on the flange (26), and wherein the single-serve capsule (10) has an identification code (34) which is optically detectable in particular by a detector of the beverage preparation machine and which is arranged or visible on a side of the flange (26) facing away from the capsule lid (33) along the longitudinal axis (L), and wherein the identification code (34) extends in the radial direction (R) only over a partial region (TB) of the flange width (FB).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A portion capsule for the preparation of a beverage with the aid of a beverage production machine, the portion capsule having a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material and having a capsule lid which closes the cavity, the base element includes a capsule bottom, a circumferential flange, and a capsule wall which extends from the capsule bottom to the circumferential flange, the capsule lid being fastened to the flange, the portion capsule having a feature which can be visually detected, in particular, by a detector of the beverage production machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
• A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34), which in particular is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine and is arranged on a side of the flange (26) facing away from the capsule cover (33); the single serve capsule (10) has a further base element (12'), which surrounds the base element (12) at least in part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34), which in particular is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine; the flange (26) has recesses (37) which represent the optically detectable feature (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine; wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34) which is optically detectable in particular by a detector of the beverage preparation machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A method of making a portion capsule that includes steps of: forming a metal material into a base element that includes: i) a wall extending around a central longitudinal axis to define a cavity, and ii) a rim having a top side and an opposing bottom side; filling the cavity with a beverage material; closing the cavity by attaching a foil cover onto the top side of the rim, the cover being dimensioned and configured to be: i) pierced by the mandrel of the beverage making machine in a piercing region, and ii) sealed by the seal of the beverage making machine in a sealing region; and providing an optically detectable identifier onto the metal material so that the optically detectable identifier results on the bottom side of the rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34), which in particular is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine and is arranged on a side of the flange (26) facing away from the capsule cover (33); the single serve capsule (10) has a further base element (12'), which surrounds the base element (12) at least in part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine; wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34) which is optically detectable in particular by a detector of the beverage preparation machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34), which in particular is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine; the flange (26) is at least partially optically transparent; and the optically detectable feature (34) is arranged in the region of the optically transparent flange (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34), which in particular is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine; the flange (26) is at least partially optically transparent; and the optically detectable feature (34) is arranged in the region of the optically transparent flange (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (10) for preparing a beverage with the aid of a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single serve capsule (10) has a base element (12) with a cavity (20) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (33) closing the cavity (20); the base element (12) comprises a capsule bottom (22), a peripheral flange (26), and a capsule wall (14) extending from the capsule bottom (22) to the peripheral flange (26); the capsule cover (33) is fastened to the flange (26); the single serve capsule (10) has a feature (34), which in particular is optically detectable by a detector of the beverage preparation machine; the flange (26) has recesses (37) which represent the optically detectable feature (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage preparation device (1) for preparing a beverage by means of a single serve capsule (2), wherein the single serve capsule (2) has a base element (3) with an open side and a rim (5) projecting laterally from the base element (3) at the open side, wherein a cover foil (4) that seals the open side, in particular hermetically, is attached to the rim (5), wherein a beverage raw material is located in the cavity formed by the cover foil (4) and the base element (3), wherein the single serve capsule (2) has an identification (6) on the side of the rim facing away from the cover foil (4), wherein the beverage preparation device has a brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) which is provided for receiving the single serve capsule (2), wherein the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) comprises a first brewing chamber element (8, 108, 208) and a second brewing chamber element (9, 109, 209), which elements can be moved between an open position, in which the single serve capsule (2) can be inserted into the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) and/or removed from the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207), and a closed position, in which a liquid can be introduced into the single serve capsule (2) for preparing a beverage, wherein the beverage preparation device has at least one detection means (10, 110, 210) for capturing the identification (6), wherein the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) and the single serve capsule (2) are designed to be immovable, in particular non-rotatable, during the preparation of the beverage.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage preparation device (1) for preparing a beverage by means of a single serve capsule (2), wherein the single serve capsule (2) has a base element (3) with an open side and a rim (5) projecting laterally from the base element (3) at the open side, wherein a cover foil (4) that seals the open side, in particular hermetically, is attached to the rim (5), wherein a beverage raw material is located in the cavity formed by the cover foil (4) and the base element (3), wherein the single serve capsule (2) has an identification (6) on the side of the rim facing away from the cover foil (4), wherein the beverage preparation device has a brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) which is provided for receiving the single serve capsule (2), wherein the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) comprises a first brewing chamber element (8, 108, 208) and a second brewing chamber element (9, 109, 209), which elements can be moved between an open position, in which the single serve capsule (2) can be inserted into the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) and/or removed from the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207), and a closed position, in which a liquid can be introduced into the single serve capsule (2) for preparing a beverage, wherein the beverage preparation device has at least one detection means (10, 110, 210) for capturing the identification (6), wherein the brewing chamber (7, 107, 207) and the single serve capsule (2) are designed to be immovable, in particular non-rotatable, during the preparation of the beverage.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus

Goods & Services

Sugar.

Goods & Services

Coffee substitutes; coffee extracts for use as substitutes for coffee; preparations for making coffee substitutes; sugar

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage includes a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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
• A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Goods & Services

Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment; electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators; coffee roasters; semi and fully automatic electric coffee machines; electrical coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar, sweet toppings and fillings, and bee products for food; rice, tapioca, sago, coffee substitutes; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastry and confectionery, edible ices; honey, treacles; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces, condiments; spices; ice; ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets; powdered edible ices and preparations for making edible ices; fruit tea and herb teas, not for medical purposes; chocolate, chocolate products, confectionery; chewing gum for non-medical purposes; coffee beverages, tea beverages, fruit tea beverages, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate; coffee-based, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; beverage powders containing coffee, cocoa and/or chocolate; powdered cocoa and/or chocolate beverages containing caffeine; nut and nougat creams, chocolate and nut pastes. Beers and brewery products; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages; vegetable juices (drinks), fruit cordials; isotonic drinks; effervescent tablets and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic or isotonic drinks (included in class 32). Advertising, marketing and promotional services; commercial services and consumer information, namely retailing and wholesaling relating to coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and substitutes therefor, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling preparations, electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators, household or kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; auctioneering, rental of automatic vending machines, negotiation of contracts relating to the purchase and sale of goods, organising of business contacts, collective buying, commercial assessment, preparation of competitions for advertising purposes, import and export agencies, ordering, price comparison, procurement services, namely, purchasing goods or services for others, subscription management services; business assistance, management and administrative services; business analysis, research and information services; rental of objects in connection with the providing of the aforesaid services, included in this class; consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a basic element having a cavity in which a raw beverage material is provided and being closed by a membrane fastened to the basic element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage includes a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-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 31/36 - 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
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage includes a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-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 31/36 - 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
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

A beverage system for making a beverage that includes a single-serve capsule and a beverage machine. The capsule has a cavity containing a beverage material; a flange; a cover fastened to a top side of the flange; and an individualization identifier on a bottom side of the flange. The beverage machine includes: a capsule receptacle having a wall structure to receive the capsule; an optical sensor/detector positioned outside of the wall structure to direct a beam through a portion of the wall structure to read the identifier; a pump that supplies water into the portion capsule only after the identifier is read by the sensor/detector; a mandrel to pierce the cover in a region that is offset from the central axis; and a seal that seals against the cover in a region between a peripheral edge of the flange and the region of the cover pierced by the mandrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-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 31/36 - 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
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Goods & Services

electric coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers, electric coffee machines and electric coffee percolators; coffee roasters; semi and fully automatic electric coffee machines; electrical coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar, and bee products for food in the nature of honey; rice, tapioca, sago, coffee substitutes; bread, pastry and sugar confectionery, edible ices; honey, treacles; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces, spices; ice; ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets; powdered edible ices and preparations for making edible ices; fruit tea and herb teas, not for medical purposes; chocolate, chocolate products, and confectionery, all in the nature of chocolate; chewing gum for non-medical purposes; coffee beverages, tea beverages, fruit tea beverages, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate in the nature of chocolate-based beverages; coffee-based, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; beverage powders containing coffee, cocoa and chocolate; powdered cocoa and chocolate beverages containing caffeine; nougat creams, chocolate pastes Beers and brewery products in the nature of beer; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic water-based beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages in the nature of non-alcoholic fruit-flavoured drinks; syrups and other preparations in the nature of concentrates and powders for making whey-based beverages; syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic carbonated beverages, fruit juice, and fruit-flavored beverages; syrups and other preparations for making soft drinks; syrups and other preparations in the nature of concentrates and powders for making sports drinks; syrups and other preparations in the nature of concentrates and powders for making isotonic drinks; vegetable juices, fruit cordials in the nature of fruit drinks; isotonic drinks; effervescent tablets and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic drinks in the nature of soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit-flavoured drinks, whey-based drinks or isotonic drinks Advertising, marketing and promotional services for the food industry; commercial services and consumer information, namely, retail and wholesale store services featuring coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and substitutes therefor, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling preparations, electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators, household or kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; auctioneering, rental of automatic vending machines, negotiation of business contracts for others relating to the purchase and sale of goods, organising of business contacts in the nature of business administration services, collective buying services in the nature of buying club services, commercial assessment in the nature of cost assessment, tax assessment, preparation of competitions for advertising purposes in the nature of advertising services, import and export agency services, ordering in the nature of order fulfillment services, price comparison services, subscription management services as a subscription agent between seller and customers; business assistance, management and administrative services; business data analysis, research and information services; consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class

Abstract

A beverage system that includes a capsule and a beverage machine. The capsule includes: a base element; a flange that includes a top side and a bottom side; a cover fastened to the top side, the cover is bowed outwardly and includes a region configured to be pierced; a barrier layer to prevent moisture or aroma from escaping out of the capsule; and an identifier on the bottom side of the flange. The machine includes: a sensor/detector; an insertion shaft configured to receive the capsule; a pump controlled to supply water into the capsule only upon detection of the identifier and a determination by the machine that the capsule is suitable for use with the machine; a mandrel to pierce the cover; a groove that is laterally offset from the mandrel; and a seal that is at least partially seated in the groove and configured to bear against the cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

A beverage system for making a beverage that includes a single-serve capsule and a beverage machine. The capsule has a flange and a barcode on a bottom side of the flange. The beverage machine includes: a sensor/detector to read the barcode; a brewing chamber to receive the capsule; and a pump controlled to supply water into the capsule. The machine includes: a mandrel to pierce the cover in a region that is offset from the central axis; a seal that seals against the cover in a region between a peripheral edge of the flange and the region of the cover that is pierced by the mandrel; a pair of holding arms for engaging the capsule; and a dropping box for the capsule to fall into. The pump is controlled to push the water into the capsule only upon a determination that the read barcode agrees with a stored reference.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a capsule for preparing a beverage, comprising a capsule body having a capsule base and a cover. A cavity is formed between the capsule base and the cover and holds a beverage substrate and said capsule comprises a machine-detectable identification which enables the respective capsule to be individualized. The invention also relates to the use of the capsule for preparing a beverage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

A single-serve capsule for making a beverage, having a base element with a cavity that is free of a filter, and in which a raw beverage material is provided, the cavity including radially spaced and vertically oriented convexities, where a width defined between each of the plurality of convexities is wider than a width of each of plurality of convexities, the base element has a wall region extending between the flange and a bottom region of the base element with radially spaced and vertically oriented grooves, a width of the side wall defined between each of the plurality of grooves is wider than a width of each of plurality of grooves, the capsule has an identifier, which makes it possible to individualize the single-serve capsule, the identifier is a barcode on the wall region and on a bottom side of the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

A single-serve capsule for making a beverage, having: a base element with a cavity, in which a raw beverage material is provided, the base element is made of a biodegradable material, a flange extending outwardly from the base element, the flange comprising a top side and an opposing bottom side, and a cover that is fastened to the top side of the flange to close the cavity, the cover is made of a same material as the base element. The single-serve capsule is free of a filter, and has an identifier, which makes it possible to individualize the respective single-serve capsule, the identifier is provided on the bottom side of the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-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 31/36 - 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
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule includes a capsule body that has a collar edge and a capsule bottom; a filter element located inside of the capsule body, the filter element is elastic, the filter element has a flange that is attached to the collar edge of the capsule body, the filter element has a bottom; and a cover attached to the capsule body. The bottom of the filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom such that a free space remains between the filter element and the capsule bottom. The filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom in such a manner that only before a liquid is applied to a beverage substrate, does the filter element not touch the capsule bottom.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• 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 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
• A23C 9/15 - Reconstituted or recombined milk products containing neither non-milk fat nor non-milk proteins
• A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
• A23G 1/56 - Liquid products; Solid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products, e.g. for making chocolate milk
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 47/04 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure
• B65D 65/02 - Wrappers or flexible covers
• B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Goods & Services

Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved fruits, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; dairy products and dairy substitutes; edible oils and fats; powdered milk for food; non- alcoholic mixed milk beverages (milk predominating); protein or vegetable-based coffee whitener; nut pastes (included in this class); nut creams, nut pastes. Coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; tapioca; sago; artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread; pastry; confectionery; edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweetener, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice; powdered edible ices and preparations for making edible ices; fruit tea and herb teas, not for medical purposes; chocolate, chocolate products; chewing gum for non- medical purposes; coffee beverages, tea beverages, fruit tea beverages, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate; coffee-based, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; beverage powders containing caffeine, cocoa and/or chocolate; nougat creams, chocolate. Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non- alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages; vegetable juices (drinks), fruit cordials; isotonic drinks; effervescent tablets and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic or isotonic drinks (included in this class). Advertising, marketing and promotional services; commercial trading and consumer information services, namely retail and wholesale services in relation to coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefore, dairy products and their replacements, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling agents, electric, coffee filter devices, coffee machines and coffee percolators, household and kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; auctioneering services; rental and leasing of vending machines; import and export services; ordering services; price comparison services; procurement services, for others; business assistance, management and administrative services; business analysis, research and information services; consulting and information with respect to the aforementioned services, as far as included in this class.

Abstract

A beverage system for producing a coffee or tea beverage that includes a beverage machine that includes: a holder configured to receive and support a portion capsule, and a pump controlled to push water into the capsule to produce the beverage. The portion capsule includes a metal cover attached to a metal base element. The cavity has a plurality of ribs that are radially spaced, vertically oriented, and configured to extend toward a central portion thereof. The ribs are free from extending all the way to a bottom of the cavity. The base element has a side wall with an electrically conductive section and radially spaced and vertically oriented grooves, the grooves being free from extending all the way to a bottom of the base element and are also free from extending all the way to a region of the side wall that is immediately adjacent to the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-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 31/36 - 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
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule (1) for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the portion capsule (1) comprises a base element (2), which has a cavity (3) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (4) sealing the cavity (3); the base element (2) comprises a capsule base (5), a peripheral flange (6), and a capsule wall (7) extending between the capsule base (5) and the peripheral flange (6); the capsule cover (4) is attached to the flange (6) along a sealing plane (8); the flange (6) has a peripheral bulge (9) at its outer free end; a sealing element in the form of a sealing bead (10) pointing away from the capsule cover (4) is provided on the flange (6); the sealing plane (8) extends along the flange (6) on the side of the capsule cover (4), between the bulge (9) and the sealing bead (10); and the sealing bead (10) comprises an inner flank (11) on the capsule wall (7) side and an outer flank (12) on the bulge (9) side; characterised in that both the outer flank (12) and the inner flank (11) are oriented at an angle (α, β) of greater than 80 to less than 90 degrees to the sealing plane (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-serve capsule (1) for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single-serve capsule (1) comprises a base element (2), which has a cavity (3) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (4) sealing the cavity (3); the base element (2) comprises a capsule base (5), a peripheral flange (6), and a capsule wall (7) extending between the capsule base (5) and the peripheral flange (6); the capsule cover (4) is attached to the flange (6) along a sealing plane (8); the flange (6) has a peripheral bulge (9) at its outer free end; a sealing element in the form of a sealing bead (10) pointing away from the capsule cover (4) is provided on the flange (6); the sealing plane (8) extends along the flange (6) on the side of the capsule cover (4), between the bulge (9) and the sealing bead (10); and the sealing bead (10) comprises an inner flank (11) on the capsule wall (7) side and an outer flank (12) on the bulge (9) side; characterised in that the outer flank (12) is oriented at a substantially right angle (α) to the sealing plane and the inner flank (11) is oriented at an angle (β) of greater than 80 to less than 90 degrees to the sealing plane (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers

Abstract

A method of using a portion capsule for producing a beverage. The method includes providing an apparatus including a barcode reader, the apparatus including a pump adapted to supply heated water; loading the portion capsule into the apparatus; piercing the foil lid; reading a barcode on the portion capsule with the barcode reader; determining whether the read barcode agrees with a stored reference; and activating the pump to push heated water into the portion capsule only upon a determination that the read barcode agrees with the stored reference.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

A beverage system for producing a beverage. The beverage system includes a portion capsule and a beverage machine. The portion capsule includes a lid sealed to a base element having a cavity within which a beverage raw material is provided. The base element has a circumferential flange having a top side and a bottom side with a barcode located on the bottom side. The beverage machine includes a detector to read the barcode, a media chute configured to receive and support the portion capsule, and a pump controlled to push water into the portion capsule only upon a determination that the read barcode agrees with a stored reference.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 85/80 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials for milk
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Goods & Services

Electric coffee, tea and cocoa preparation machines for processing single-serve portions, in particular in capsule or pad form- of coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or coffee-containing, tea-containing or cocoa-containing beverage powder. Milk and milk products; milk powder for food purposes; non-alcoholic mixed milk drinks with a predominant proportion of milk; coffee whitener based on protein, vegetable-based coffee whitener. Coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; tapioca; sago; coffee substitutes; flour and preparations made from cereals; chocolate; chocolate products; confectionery; coffee beverages; tea beverages; fruit tea beverages; cocoa beverages; drinking chocolate; caffeinated, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; beverage powder for making caffeine-containing cocoa-based and / or chocolate-based drinks.

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine, said single serve capsule (1) having a liquid-tight base element (2) having a cavity (3) for receiving a beverage raw material and a capsule cover (4) sealing the cavity (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Goods & Services

(1) Electric coffee, tea and cocoa preparation machines for processing single-serve portions, in particular in capsule or pad form- of coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or coffee-containing, tea-containing or cocoa-containing beverage powder. (2) Milk and milk products; milk powder for food purposes; non-alcoholic mixed milk drinks with a predominant proportion of milk; coffee whitener based on protein, vegetable-based coffee whitener. (3) Coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; tapioca; sago; coffee substitutes; flour and preparations made from cereals namely, cereal bars, solid cereal preparations, namely, breakfast cereals; chocolate; chocolate products; sugar confectionery; coffee beverages; tea beverages; fruit tea beverages; cocoa beverages; drinking chocolate; caffeinated, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; powdered cocoa for drinks containing caffeine; chocolate powder for the preparation of chocolate-based drinks containing caffeine.

Goods & Services

Single-serve electric coffee, tea and cocoa preparation machines for use with capsule or pod forms of coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or coffee-containing, tea-containing or cocoa-containing beverage powder Milk and milk products, excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; milk powder for food purposes; non-alcoholic mixed milk drinks with a predominant proportion of milk, namely, beverages having a milk base; protein-based coffee whitener, vegetable-based coffee whitener Coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; tapioca; sago; coffee substitutes; flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, Cereal Bars, solid cereal preparations, namely, breakfast cereals; semi-solid cereal preparations, namely, processed cereals; chocolate; chocolate products, namely, chocolate bars, chocolate candy; confectionery made of sugar; coffee-based beverages; tea-based beverages; fruit tea beverages; cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate, namely, hot chocolate; caffeinated, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; beverage powder for making caffeine-containing cocoa-based and chocolate-based drinks

Abstract

A method for producing a portion capsule (1) is proposed, wherein, in a first step, a base element (2) , having a capsule bottom (2''), a capsule wall (2') encircling the capsule bottom (2''), and a flange (5) encircling the capsule wall (2') are produced in a forming process, wherein, in a second step, a beverage raw material is filled into a capsule interior (3) bordered by the capsule bottom (2'') and the capsule wall (2'), and wherein, in a third step, a capsule cover (4), closing the capsule interior (3), is fastened to the flange (5), characterized in that, after the third step, a bead (6) encircling the capsule wall (2') is impressed into the flange (5),

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
• B65B 51/22 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by friction or ultrasonic or high-frequency electrical means
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea

Abstract

The invention relates to a beverage preparation device comprising a housing and a brewing device arranged in said housing, for extracting a single serve capsule containing a beverage substrate, with a first brewing chamber element and a second brewing chamber element, wherein the first brewing chamber element and the second brewing chamber element can be moved along a predetermined path, from a loading position, in which the first brewing chamber element and the second brewing chamber element are at a distance from each other, into an extraction position, in which the first brewing chamber element and the second brewing chamber element form a substantially closed brewing chamber and in which a brewing process can be carried out, wherein the brewing device comprises a mechanism for moving the first brewing chamber element and the second brewing chamber element, wherein the mechanism is designed such that the closed brewing chamber can be moved along a predetermined first, particularly linear and/or vertical, stretch of the path, for the shift from the extraction position into the loading position.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Goods & Services

Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; equipment for cooking, heating, refrigerating and other food and beverage treatment equipment and apparatus; electric coffee filter apparatus, coffee machines and coffee percolators; coffee roasters; coffee roasting machines; electric coffee semi-automatic and fully automatic machines; electric coffee, tea and cocoa preparation machines for processing single-dose coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or coffee-containing, tea-containing or cocoa-containing beverage powder, in particular in capsule or pad form; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams; compotes; eggs; milk; dairy products; dairy products and their substitutes; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food; non-alcoholic mixed milk drinks with predominantly milk content; coffee whiteners consisting primarily of dairy products, and also including protein or vegetable; nut pastes (included in this class). Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar; sweet glazes and fillings and bee products for food purposes; rice; tapioca; sago; coffee substitutes; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread; fine bakery goods; fine confectionery; ice cream; honey; treacle; natural sweeteners, especially thaumatin; yeast, baking powder; salt; mustard; vinegar; sauces [condiments]; spices; cooling ice; ice; ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sorbets; ice cream powder and preparations for making ice cream; fruit tea and herbal tea for non-medical purposes; chocolate; chocolate products; sweets; confectionery; chewing gum for non-medical purposes; coffee beverages; tea drinks; fruit tea drinks; cocoa beverages; drinking chocolate; caffeinated, tea-containing and cocoa-containing beverages; caffeine-containing, cocoa-containing and/or chocolate-containing beverage powders; nut nougat cream; cocoa paste.

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage includes a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule has a capsule body including a cavity. A filter is located inside of the cavity. The filter is configured to stretch and/or yield upon contact with an external perforation means. A lid is attached to the capsule body.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A23G 1/56 - Liquid products; Solid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products, e.g. for making chocolate milk
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
• B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
• B65B 47/04 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure
• A23C 9/15 - Reconstituted or recombined milk products containing neither non-milk fat nor non-milk proteins
• B65D 65/02 - Wrappers or flexible covers
• A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine, to a method for producing a portion capsule, a machine for producing a portion capsule and to a method for producing a beverage using a beverage preparation machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Goods & Services

(1) Equipment for cooking, heating, refrigerating, and food and beverage treatment equipment and apparatus, namely, cooking stoves for household purposes, cooking stoves for commercial purposes, cooking ranges, electric cooking griddles, electric cooking steamers, microwave ovens for cooking, industrial cooking ovens, cooling domes, beverage refrigerators, electric refrigerating showcases, refrigerated beverage dispensing units, electric food dehydrators, electric food warmers, blast chillers for commercial food preparation and storage, beverage cooling and ice dispensing machines, beverage warmers, electric, electric beverage urns, and parts and accessories therefor; Coffee filters, not of paper, being parts of electric coffee makers, and parts and accessories therefor; electric coffee machines and electric coffee percolators, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; coffee roasters, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; coffee roasting machines, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; electric coffee semi-automatic and fully automatic machines, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; electric coffee, tea, cocoa preparation machines for processing single-dose coffee, tea, cocoa, milk, or milk powder or coffee-containing, tea containing, or cocoa-containing beverage powder, in particular in capsule or pod form. (2) Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams; compotes; eggs; milk; dairy products; dairy products and their substitutes; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food; non-alcoholic mixed milk drinks with predominantly milk content; Coffee whiteners based on protein; vegetable-based coffee whitener. (3) Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar; sweet glazes; bee products for food purposes, namely, honey, royal jelly; rice; tapioca; sago; coffee substitutes; cereal flour; bread; fine bakery goods, namely, biscuits, cakes, cookies, tarts, pies; ice cream; honey; treacle; natural sweeteners, especially thaumatin; yeast, baking powder; salt; mustard; vinegar; spices; cooling ice; ice; ice cream, sorbets; ice cream powder and preparations for making ice cream, namely, ice cream mixes; fruit tea and herbal tea for non-medical purposes; chocolate; sweets in the form of candy; Confectionery, namely, chocolate confectionery, almond confectionery, coconut confectionery, butterscotch confectionery, confectionery fondants, confectionery fruit jellies, confectionery fruit pastes, peanut confectionery, nut-based confectionery, sugar confectionery; chewing gum for non-medical purposes; coffee beverages; tea drinks; fruit tea drinks; cocoa beverages; drinking chocolate; caffeinated, tea-containing and cocoa-containing beverages; caffeinated, cocoacontaining and chocolate-containing beverage powders; nougat paste; cocoa spread; nut pastes.

Goods & Services

Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, apparatus for descaling water, electric kettles, water purifying units, for potable water for domestic, commercial or industrial use, electric yogurt makers, electric ice cream makers; apparatus for heating food and beverages, namely, electric food and beverage warmers; electric beverage warmer; electric milk warmer; apparatus for heating and foaming of milk, namely, electric milk warmer; apparatus for cooling food and beverages, namely, electric coolers; electric beverage cooler; electric milk cooler; electric coffee filter apparatus being coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers; electric coffee machines and electric coffee percolators; coffee roasters; coffee roasting machines in the nature of coffee roasting ovens; electric semi-automatic and fully automatic coffee machines; electric coffee, tea and cocoa preparation machines for processing single-dose coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or coffee-containing, tea-containing or cocoa-containing beverage powder, in particular in capsule or pad form Meat, fish, poultry and game, not live; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams; compotes; eggs; milk; dairy products and their substitutes, namely, dairy based spreads, low-fat dairy spreads, dairy-based beverages, cream being dairy products, artificial cream, dairy-based dips, dairy-based whipped topping, dairy whiteners for beverages, namely, coffee whiteners consisting principally of dairy products, coffee whiteners consisting principally of dairy products; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food purposes; non-alcoholic mixed milk drinks with predominantly milk content; coffee whitener based on protein or vegetable; nut pastes, namely, hazelnut spreads, peanut spreads, cashew spreads, almond spreads, butter containing hazelnut, peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar; sweet glazes, namely, sweet mirror glazes for baked goods and custard-based fillings for cakes and pies, and bee products for culinary purposes in the nature of honey; rice; tapioca; sago; coffee substitutes; flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, cereal bars, solid cereal preparations, namely, breakfast cereals; semi-solid cereal preparations, namely, processed cereals; bread; fine bakery goods, namely, pastries; fine confectionery, namely, candy and chocolate; ice cream; honey; treacle; natural sweeteners, namely, thaumatin; yeast, baking powder; salt; mustard; vinegar; sauces; spices; cooling ice; ice; frozen yoghurt, sorbets; ice cream powder and preparations for making ice cream, namely, in the nature of mixes and powders; fruit tea and herbal tea for nonmedical purposes; chocolate; chocolate products in the nature of chocolate bars, chocolate candies, chocolate syrup; sweets; confectionery made of sugar; chewing gum for non-medical purposes; coffee based beverages; tea drinks, namely, tea-based beverages; fruit tea drinks, namely, tea-based beverages with fruit flavoring; fruit Tea-based beverages; cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate, namely, chocolate-based beverages; caffeinated, tea-based beverages and cocoa-based beverages; caffeine, cocoa, and chocolate based beverages in powder form; pastry cream, namely, nut nougat cream; cocoa spread

Goods & Services

Chemical products derived from milk; Lecithin derived from soya for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; Chemical preparations for use in the food industry; Chemical products for the preparation of flavourings; Chemicals for the suppression of the taste of water; Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; Sugar substitutes (Chemical -); Chemical additives for food; Flavour improvers for tea; Flavour improvers for foodstuffs; Flavour improvers for coffee; Glucose for the food industry; Low calorie sweeteners [artificial, chemical]; Artificial sweeteners [chemical preparations]; Artificial sweeteners [chemical preparations]; Artificial sweeteners (chemicals) and synthetic sugar substitutes, in particular aspartame, acesulfame, cyclamate, saccharin, xylitol, neohesperidin and mixtures of the aforesaid substances; Lactose [raw material]; Lactose for the food industry; Lecithin for industrial use in the manufacture of food products. Essential oils and aromatic extracts; Grinding preparations; Cleaning and fragrancing preparations; Alcoholic solvents being cleaning preparations; Caustic cleaning agents; Chrome cleaners; Detergents; Descaling preparations for household purposes; Window cleaning compositions; Grease-removing preparations; Stain removing preparations; Dishwashing detergents; Glass cleaning preparations; Cleaning agents for the hands; Household detergents; Household bleach; Detergents for household use; Oven cleaning preparations; Lime removers; Kettle cleaner; Descaling preparations for household purposes; Rinse aids; Cloths impregnated with a detergent for cleaning; Unblocking drain pipes (Preparations for -); Soda lye; Oven cleaning preparations; Oils for cleaning purposes; Polishing preparations; Dry-cleaning preparations; Furbishing preparations; Polishing preparations; Mould removing preparations. Hygienic and beauty implements for humans and animals; Edged and blunt weapons; Food preparation implements, Kitchen knives and table cutlery (knives, forks and spoons); Ice axes; Vegetable slicers; Hand-operated tools and implements for treatment of materials, and for construction, repair and maintenance; Lifting Tools; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; Food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment; electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators; Coffee roasters; Semi and fully automatic electric coffee machines; Electrical coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. mooring buoys; Locks and Keys; Fittings for doors, patio doors and windows; Valves; Fixing materials; Clappers; Clips; Connectors and connections; Compartments; Clack valves; Handles and rails; Knuckles; Hooks and mounts; Identification bracelets; Moulds and stretchers; Holders for pennants; Plugs; Protectors and support equipment; reels; Stiffening materials; Rings; Poles; Saw horses; Sink mats; Spacer rings; Intermediate layers for bath tubs; Fittings for staircases; Box springs; Stackable adapters; Staves; Posts and masts; Teat cups; Overhead rail systems; Tags; Tension reel; tent parts; tissue holder; Trays (none of the aforesaid being of metal); Statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorations, included in this class; Furniture and furnishings; Animal housing and beds; Unprocessed and semi-processed materials, included in this class and not adapted for any specific use, namely yellow amber, parts of animals, meerschaum, parts of plants; Containers, as well as lids and holders therefor; Stairs and escalators; Displays, stands and signage; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Coffee filters, non-electric; Coffeepots, non-electric; Coffee grinders, hand-operated; Coffee percolators, non-electric; Coffee services [tableware]; Statues, figurines, signs and works of art, included in this class; Unworked and semi-worked glass, not specified for use; Brushes and brush-making articles; Tableware, cookware and containers; Mugs and containers for household or kitchen use; Table plates, including disposable table plates; Glasses [receptacles]; Drinking glasses and mugs; Cleaning articles; Cosmetic and toilet utensils and bathroom articles; Articles for animal husbandry, namely aquariums and vivariums, pest and vermin repellents, bird baths, cages, feeding and drinking articles, fish bowls, grooming articles, nesting articles, swing tags, waste disposal articles; Household articles for clothing and footwear, namely boot jacks and shoehorns, button hooks, coatstands, stretchers for clothing, presses and mangles for clothing, shoe polishers, shoe trees (stretchers) and shapers; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Headgear; Clothing; Footwear; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Meat, fish, poultry and game; Meat extracts; Preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; Jellies; Jams, compotes; Eggs, milk and milk products; Dairy products and dairy substitutes; Edible oils and fats; Powdered milk for food, non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages (milk predominating); Protein or vegetable-based coffee whitener; Nut pastes (included in class 29). Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor; Sugar, sweet toppings and fillings, and bee products for food; Rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; Flour and preparations made from cereals; Bread, pastry and confectionery, edible ices; Honey, treacles; Natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt; Mustard; Vinegar, sauces, condiments; Spices; Ice; Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets; Powdered edible ices and preparations for making edible ices; Fruit tea and herb teas, not for medical purposes; Chocolate, chocolate products, confectionery; Chewing gum for non-medical purposes; Coffee beverages, tea beverages, fruit tea beverages, cocoa-based beverages; Drinking chocolate; Coffee-based, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; Beverage powders containing caffeine, cocoa and/or chocolate; Nut and nougat creams, chocolate and nut pastes. Beers and brewery products; Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making beverages; Vegetable juices (drinks), fruit cordials; Isotonic drinks; Effervescent tablets and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic or isotonic drinks (included in class 32). Advertising, marketing and promotional services; Commercial services and consumer information, namely retailing and wholesaling relating to coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and substitutes therefor, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling preparations, electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators, household or kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; Auctioneering, rental of automatic vending machines, Brokerage, organising of business contacts, collective buying, Commercial assessment, Preparation of competitions for advertising purposes, Import and export agencies, negotiation and brokerage, ordering, price comparison, procurement services, for others, subscription services; Business assistance, management and administrative services; Business analysis, research and information services; Rental of objects in connection with the providing of the aforesaid services, included in this class; Consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class.

Goods & Services

(1) Chemicals derived from milk, namely, casein for the food industry, whey protein being raw material, lactose for the food industry; lecithin obtained from soya for manufacturing foodstuffs; chemicals for use in the food industry, namely, alginates, artificial sweeteners, calcium ascorbate, cellulose gums, sodium ascorbate; chemical preservatives for use in the food industry; chemicals for manufacturing flavourings, namely, diacetyl, isoamylacetate, benzaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, methyl anthranilate, limonene, allyl hexanoate, ethyl maltol; chemicals for suppressing the taste of water, namely, powder activated carbon, granular activated carbon; chemical preservatives for food; chemical additives for foodstuffs, namely, chemical preparations for preserving and stabilizing foodstuffs; glucose for the food industry; artificial sweeteners (chemicals); artificial sweetening substances (chemicals); artificial sweeteners (chemical preparations) and synthetic sugar substitutes, in particular aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin, xylitol, neohesperidin; lactose to be used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; lactose for the food industry; lecithin for the industrial manufacture of foodstuffs (2) Essential oils and aromatic extracts; grinding preparations; cleaning and fragrancing preparations, namely, all purpose cleaning preparations and fragrance for household purposes; Alcoholic solvents being cleaning preparations, namely, all-purpose cleaning preparations; caustic cleaning preparations, namely, caustic drain cleaners, rust removers, oven cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners; chromium cleaning preparations, namely, cleaning preparations to remove hexavalent chromium from surfaces; detergent soap; scale removing preparations for household purposes; window cleaners in spray form; window-pane cleaning preparations; degreasing preparations for household use; stain removers, namely, all-purpose stain removers for household purposes; dishwashing preparations; glass cleaners; hand cleansers; household cleaning preparations, namely, all purpose household cleaning preparations; household bleaches, namely, laundry bleach; cleaning preparations for household purposes; stove cleaning preparations; lime removal preparations, namely, lime deposit removers for household purposes; kettle cleaners; Scale removing preparations for household purposes; rinsing agents, namely, rinsing agents for laundry, dishwasher rinsing agents; cloths impregnated with cleaning preparations; preparations for unblocking drain pipes; soda lye; oven cleaning preparations; oils for cleaning purposes; polishing preparations; dry-cleaning preparations; all-purpose cleaning preparations; scouring solutions; mould removing preparations (3) Articles for pest and vermin control, namely, preparations for destroying pests, preparations for destroying vermin, preparations for repelling vermin (4) Shoe polishing apparatus, namely, electric shoe polishers (5) Electric coffee filters, namely, coffee filters, not of paper, being parts of electric coffee makers, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; coffee machines and coffee percolators, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; coffee roasters, coffee roasting machines, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; electric semi-automatic and fully automatic coffee machines, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; Electric coffee, tea, and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk, milk powder, and beverage powders containing coffee, tea, and cocoa, packaged in capsule and pod form, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods (6) Paintbrushes (7) Non-electric coffee filters, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; non-electric coffeepots, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; hand-operated coffee grinders, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; non-electric coffee percolators, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; coffee services (tableware), parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; Statues, namely, crystal statues, earthenware statues, glass statues, porcelain statues, ceramic statues, statues of fine china, terra-cotta statues, figurines, namely, figurines of china, ceramic figurines, fiberglass figurines, crystal figurines, earthenware figurines, glass figurines, terracotta figurines, porcelain figurines, signboards, namely, signboards of porcelain or glass, upright signboards of glass or ceramic, works of art, namely, works of art made of ceramic, works of art made of china, works of art made of crystal, works of art made of earthenware, works of art made of glass, works of art made of porcelain, works of art of clay, works of art of terracotta, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; unworked and semi-worked glassware, not adapted for a specific use, namely, unworked glass, semi-worked glass, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; brushes, namely, cleaning brushes for household use, and brooms, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; crockery, cookware and garbage containers, food storage containers, and parts and accessories for all of the aforesaid goods; cups, household and kitchen containers; table plates and disposable table plates, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; glass receptacles, namely, drinking glasses and cups, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; Cosmetic utensils, namely, cosmetic brushes, cosmetic spatulas, cosmetic sponges, toilet utensils, namely, toilet brushes, toilet brush holders, toilet paper holders, toilet roll dispensers, toilet sponges, and bathroom articles, namely, bathroom glass holders, bathroom pails, bathroom tumblers, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; bird baths, cages, namely, cages for pets, animal cages, bird cages, feeding and drinking articles, namely, pet feeding dishes and trays, pet feeding and drinking bowls, fish bowls, namely, water tanks for live fish, grooming articles, namely, pet brushes, waste disposal articles, namely, automatic litter boxes, scoops for pet waste, parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods (8) Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; dairy products and substitutes therefor; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food, non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages, milk predominating; protein-based coffee whitener; plant-based coffee whiteners; artificial cream fillings for bakery goods; buttercream fillings for bakery goods; fruit fillings; bee products for culinary purposes, namely, processed bee pollen for food purposes; cream-based preparations for making ice cream; cream-based preparations for making ice cream (9) Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar, sweet glazes; chocolate-based fillings for cakes and pies; coffee based fillings; custard-based fillings for cakes and pies; bee products for culinary purposes, namely, honey, royal jelly, propolis, bee bread; rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, cereal-based snack foods; bread, pastries and confectionery, namely, caramel confectionery, fruit confectionery, sugar confectionery; edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces, namely, caramel sauce, cherry sauce, dessert sauces, fruit sauces; spices; ice for refreshment; ice, ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sherbets; powders for ice cream; fruit tea and herbal tea, not for medicinal purposes; chocolate confectionery, sugar confectionery; chewing gum, not for medical purposes; coffee-based beverages, tea-based beverages, fruit tea-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages; beverages containing caffeine, namely, beverages made of coffee, tea and cocoa; beverage powders containing caffeine, namely, powdered coffee for drinks, cocoa; nougat creams; taste enhancers for tea, namely, flavourings of tea; low-calorie sweetener; sugar substitutes; nut pastes; chocolate; chocolate bars; chocolate candies; chocolate chips; chocolate chips cookies; chocolate-based snacks; drinking chocolate; vanillin; cacao paste (10) Beers; beer-based beverages; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages, namely, non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with coffee, non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with tea, non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with chocolate; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages, namely, concentrates and powders for making fruit beverages, mixes in the nature of powders used in the preparation of flavoured non-alcoholic beverages; vegetable juices (beverages), fruit juice beverages; isotonic beverages; effervescing pastilles and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic and isotonic beverages

Goods & Services

Electric apparatus for the preparation of food and beverages; electric milk frothers; electric stirrers; electric blenders; electric whiskers. Apparatus for heating food and beverages; electric food warmers; electric beverage warmer; electric milk warmer; apparatus for heating and foaming of milk; apparatus for cooling food and beverages; electric beverage cooler; electric milk cooler. Insulating flask; vacuum flask; insulating flask for milk; vacuum flask for milk; reservoirs; reservoirs for milk; beverage coolers; milk coolers.

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule for preparing a drink in a drinks production machine, wherein the portion capsule has a base element with a cavity for receiving a raw drink material and a capsule cover closing the cavity, wherein the capsule cover is secured to a circumferential flange of the base element, wherein a sealing element is provided on an underside of the flange facing away from the capsule cover, characterised in that the sealing element is provided as a circumferential separate ring element. The invention also relates to a method for producing a portion capsule according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter (1) for use in a portion capsule machine, the adapter (1) having an adapter main body (2), which has a receptacle (3), the receptacle (3) being provided for receiving a portion capsule (4), the adapter main body (2) also having a peripherally extending flange (5), which is provided with an identifying means (6) at least in some regions, or the adapter main body (2) being designed as a ring, in the center of which the receptacle for the portion capsule (4) is formed. The invention further relates to a corresponding system of an adapter and of a portion capsule and optionally of a portion capsule machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter comprising an interior which accommodates a single serve capsule and which has an opening at a first end for introducing the capsule into the interior and a receptacle for a pricking spike at the opposite end.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Goods & Services

(1) Electric apparatus for the preparation of food and beverages, namely electric beverage mixers, electric food mixers, electric food processors; electric milk frothers; electric food stirrers; electric beverage stirrers; electric food blenders; electric beverage blenders; electric whiskers (2) Apparatus for heating food and beverages, namely electric food warmers; electric beverage warmers, electric milk warmers; electric appliances for heating and foaming of milk; apparatus for cooling food and beverages, namely electric beverage coolers; electric milk cooler (3) Insulating flasks; vacuum flasks; insulating flasks for milk; vacuum flasks for milk; reservoirs for milk, namely storage containers for milk for household purposes; portable beverage coolers; portable milk coolers

Goods & Services

Electric apparatus for the preparation of food and beverages, namely electric milk frothers; electric food stirrers; electric beverage stirrers; electric food blenders; electric beverage blenders; electric beverage mixers; electric food mixers; electric food processors; electric whisks for household purposes Apparatus for heating food and beverages, namely electric food warmers; electric beverage warmers; electric milk warmers; apparatus for heating and foaming of milk; apparatus for cooling food and beverages, namely electric beverage cooler; electric milk cooler Insulating flasks; vacuum flasks; insulating flask for milk; vacuum flask for milk; reservoirs for milk, namely storage containers for milk for household purposes; non-electric portable beverage coolers; non-electric portable milk coolers

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties

Abstract

The invention proposes a brewing device (1) for extracting a single-serve capsule (2), having a receiving element (3) and a closing element (4), wherein the receiving element (3) has a cavity for receiving the single-serve capsule (2) and wherein the receiving element (3) or the closing element (4) can be moved (4) along a longitudinal axis (5) between a loading position, in which the receiving element (3) and the closing element (4) are spaced apart from each other, and an extraction position, in which the receiving element (3) and the closing element (4) converge and the cavity for forming a brewing chamber is closed by the closing element (4), wherein the receiving element (3) has, on its inner wall facing the cavity, at least one elevation (6) that extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (5). The invention further proposes a corresponding single-serve capsule machine and a capsule adapter (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means

Goods & Services

Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; cleaning preparations and scale-removing preparations for domestic machines and apparatus, in particular for kettles, coffee machines and coffee dispensing machines; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, shampoos, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); spoons; cutlery; hand-operated implements for chopping, dicing, mincing or slicing food. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators; coffee roasters, coffee roasting machines; semi and fully automatic electric coffee machines; electrical coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form. Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paintbrushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats; powdered milk for food, non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages (milk predominating); protein or vegetable-based coffee whitener; nut pastes (included in this class); dietetic food for human consumption based on proteins and/or fats, with added fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, either singly or in combination, included in this class. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice; powdered edible ices and preparations for making edible ices; fruit tea and herb teas, not for medical purposes; chocolate, chocolate products, confectionery; chewing gum for non-medical purposes; coffee beverages, tea beverages, tea-based beverages with fruit flavouring, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate; coffee-based, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; beverage powders containing caffeine, cocoa and/or chocolate; nut and nougat creams, chocolate and nut pastes; dietetic food for human consumption based on carbohydrates and/or dietary fibre, including with added vitamins, minerals, trace elements, either singly or in combination, included in this class. Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages; vegetable juices (drinks), fruit cordials; isotonic drinks; effervescent tablets and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic or isotonic drinks (included in this class).

Abstract

The present invention relates to a single serve capsule for preparing a beverage, comprising a side wall and a bottom, which together define a space, a filter element being sealed to the bottom within said space.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• B65D 77/24 - Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers

Goods & Services

Chemicals derived from milk; lecithin obtained from soya for manufacturing foodstuffs; chemicals for use in the food industry; chemicals for manufacturing flavourings; chemicals for suppressing the taste of water; chemical preservatives for food; chemical sugar substitutes; chemical additives for foodstuffs; taste enhancers for tea; taste enhancers for foodstuffs; taste enhancers for coffee; glucose for the food industry; low-calorie sweeteners (artificial, chemical); artificial sweeteners (chemicals); artificial sweetening substances (chemicals); artificial sweeteners (chemical preparations) and synthetic sugar substitutes, in particular aspartame, acesulfame, cyclamate, saccharin, xylitol, neohesperidin and mixtures of the aforesaid substances; lactose (raw material); lactose for the food industry; lecithin for the industrial manufacture of foodstuffs. Essential oils and aromatic extracts; grinding preparations; cleaning and fragrancing preparations; alcoholic solvents being cleaning preparations; caustic cleaning preparations; chromium cleaning preparations; detergents; scale removing preparations for household purposes; window cleaners; degreasing preparations; stain removers; dishwashing preparations; glass cleaners; hand cleansers; household cleaning preparations; household bleaches; cleaning preparations for household purposes; stove cleaning preparations; lime removal preparations; kettle cleaners; scale removers for household purposes; rinsing agents; cloths impregnated with cleaning preparations; preparations for unblocking drain pipes; soda lye; oven cleaning preparations; oils for cleaning purposes; polishing preparations; dry-cleaning preparations; cleaning preparations; scouring preparations; mould-removing preparations. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; apparatus and equipment for cooking, heating, refrigerating and otherwise treating foodstuffs and beverages; electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators; coffee roasters, coffee roasting machines; electric semi-automatic and fully automatic coffee machines; electric coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Non-electric coffee filters; non-electric coffeepots; hand-operated coffee grinders; non-electric coffee percolators; coffee services (tableware); statues, figurines, signboards and works of art, included in this class; unworked and semi-worked glassware, not adapted for a specific use; brushes, paintbrushes brooms and brush-making materials; crockery, cookware and containers; cups, household or kitchen containers; table plates, including disposable table plates; glass (receptacles); drinking glasses and cups; cleaning apparatus and articles for cleaning purposes; cosmetic and toilet utensils and bathroom articles; animal husbandry articles, namely aquariums and vivariums, articles for pest and vermin control, bird baths, cages, feeding and drinking articles, fish bowls, grooming articles, nesting articles, swing tags, waste disposal articles; household articles for clothing and footwear, namely boot jacks and shoe horns, buttonhooks, clothing stretchers and wringers, shoe polishing apparatus, shoe trees and stretchers; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; dairy products and substitutes therefor; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food, non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages, milk predominating; protein-based or plant-based coffee whiteners; nut pastes (included in this class). Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar, sweet glazes and fillings, and bee products for culinary purposes; rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery, edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice for refreshment; ice, ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sherbets; powders for ice cream and preparations for making ice cream; fruit tea and herbal tea, not for medicinal purposes; chocolate, chocolate goods, confectionery, sugar confectionery; chewing gum, not for medical purposes; coffee-based beverages, tea-based beverages, fruit tea-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate; beverages containing caffeine, tea and cocoa; beverage powders containing caffeine, cocoa and/or chocolate; nut-nougat creams, cocoa pastes. Beers; beer-based beverages; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages; vegetable juices (beverages), fruit juice beverages; isotonic beverages; effervescing pastilles and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic or isotonic beverages (included in this class).

Goods & Services

Chemicals derived from milk; lecithin obtained from soya for manufacturing foodstuffs; chemicals for use in the food industry; chemicals for manufacturing flavourings; chemicals for suppressing the taste of water; chemical preservatives for food; chemical sugar substitutes; chemical additives for foodstuffs; tea extracts for use in manufacture; chemical additives for foodstuffs; chemical preparations for use as ingredients for beverages; glucose for the food industry; low-calorie sweeteners (artificial, chemical); artificial sweeteners (chemicals); artificial sweetening substances (chemicals); artificial sweeteners (chemical preparations) and synthetic sugar substitutes, in particular aspartame, acesulfame, cyclamate, saccharin, xylitol, neohesperidin and mixtures of the aforesaid substances; lactose (raw material); lactose for the food industry; lecithin for the industrial manufacture of foodstuffs. Essential oils and aromatic extracts; grinding preparations; cleaning and fragrancing preparations; alcoholic solvents being cleaning preparations; caustic cleaning preparations; chromium cleaning preparations; detergents; scale removing preparations for household purposes; window cleaners; degreasing preparations; stain removers; dishwashing preparations; glass cleaners; hand cleansers; household cleaning preparations; household bleaches; cleaning preparations for household purposes; stove cleaning preparations; lime removal preparations; kettle cleaners; scale removers for household purposes; rinsing agents; cloths impregnated with cleaning preparations; preparations for unblocking drain pipes; soda lye; oven cleaning preparations; oils for cleaning purposes; polishing preparations; dry-cleaning preparations; cleaning preparations; scouring preparations; mould-removing preparations. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; apparatus and equipment for cooking, heating, refrigerating and otherwise treating foodstuffs and beverages; electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators; coffee roasters, coffee roasting machines; electric semi-automatic and fully automatic coffee machines; electric coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Non-electric coffee filters; non-electric coffeepots; hand-operated coffee grinders; non-electric coffee percolators; coffee services (tableware); statues, figurines, signboards and works of art, included in this class; unworked and semi-worked glassware, not adapted for a specific use; brushes, brooms and brush-making materials; crockery, cookware and containers; cups, household or kitchen containers; table plates, including disposable table plates; glass (receptacles); drinking glasses and cups; cleaning apparatus and articles for cleaning purposes; cosmetic and toilet utensils and bathroom articles; animal husbandry articles, namely aquariums and vivariums, articles for pest and vermin control, bird baths, cages, feeding and drinking articles, fish bowls, grooming articles, waste disposal articles; household articles for clothing and footwear, namely boot jacks and shoe horns, buttonhooks, clothing stretchers, wringers, shoe polishing apparatus, shoe trees and stretchers; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; dairy products and substitutes therefor; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food, non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages, milk predominating; protein-based or plant-based coffee whiteners; nut pastes (included in this class). Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar, sweet glazes and fillings, and bee products for culinary purposes; rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery, edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice for refreshment; ice, ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sherbets; powders for ice cream and preparations for making ice cream; fruit tea and herbal tea, not for medicinal purposes; chocolate, chocolate goods, confectionery, sugar confectionery; chewing gum, not for medical purposes; coffee-based beverages, tea-based beverages, fruit tea-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate; beverages containing caffeine, tea and cocoa; beverage powders containing caffeine, cocoa and/or chocolate; nut-nougat creams, cocoa paste. Beer, beer-based beverages; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages; vegetable juices (beverages), fruit juice beverages; isotonic beverages; effervescing pastilles and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic or isotonic beverages (included in this class).

Abstract

A portion capsule for producing a beverage includes a base element having a cavity in which a beverage raw material is provided and which is closed by a membrane fastened to the base element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule, comprising a capsule body, the side wall and the bottom of which span a cavity, in which a beverage substrate and/or food substrate is provided, and which is closed by a membrane provided on the capsule body and through which a liquid flows in order to produce a beverage/food, wherein an identifier is provided on the outer periphery of the side wall, which identifier contains information about the beverage substrate and/or food substrate and/or about the production process to be used, wherein the identifier has a coding. The invention further relates to a system, consisting of the portion capsule according to the invention and of a beverage production machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter comprising an interior which accommodates a single serve capsule and which has an opening at a first end for introducing the capsule into the interior and a receptacle for a pricking spike at the opposite end.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/24 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter comprising an interior which accommodates a single serve capsule and which has an opening at a first end for introducing the capsule into the interior and a receptacle for a pricking spike at the opposite end.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine (10), said capsule having an essentially frustoconical or cylindrical capsule base body (2) which has a cavity (3) for receiving a raw beverage material, and a membrane (4) sealing the cavity (3). Said capsule base body (2) has a capsule base (5). A central area of weakness (6) having a reduced material thickness is formed in the capsule base (5) which can be perforated by perforation means (11) of the beverage preparation machine (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine, said single serve capsule (1) having a liquid-tight base element (2) having a cavity (3) for receiving a raw beverage material and a capsule cover (4) sealing the cavity (3). Said single serve capsule is characterized in that at least a partial region (5) of the base element (2) is made from a coated non-woven fibre material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Goods & Services

Chemicals derived from milk, namely, casein for the food industry; lecithin obtained from soya for manufacturing foodstuffs; chemical additives for use in manufacture of food; chemicals additives for manufacturing food flavourings; chemicals for suppressing the taste of water, namely, ion-exchange resins; chemical preservatives for food; chemical sugar substitutes in the nature of artificial sweeteners; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of food; tea extracts for use in the manufacture of food; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; chemical preparations for use as ingredients in the manufacture of beverages; glucose for the food industry; artificial low-calorie sweeteners; chemical artificial sweeteners; artificial sweetening substances; artificial sweeteners, namely, synthetic sugar substitutes, in particular aspartame, acesulfame, cyclamate, saccharin, xylitol, neohesperidin and mixtures of the aforesaid substances; lactose for industrial purposes; lactose for the food industry; lecithin for the industrial manufacture of foodstuffs Essential oils and aromatic oil extracts; grinding preparations in the nature of exfoliant creams; cleaning and air fragrancing preparations; alcoholic solvents being cleaning preparations; caustic cleaning preparations; chromium cleaning preparations; detergents for household use; scale removing preparations for household purposes; cleaning preparations, namely, window cleaners; degreasing preparations for household purposes; stain removers; dishwashing preparations; glass cleaners; hand cleansers in the nature of skin soap; household cleaning preparations; household bleaches; cleaning preparations for household purposes; stove cleaning preparations; lime removal cleaning preparations; kettle cleaning preparation; scale removers for household purposes; rinsing agents for dishwashing machines; cloths impregnated with cleaning preparations; cleaning preparations for unblocking drain pipes; cleaning preparations, namely, soda lye; oven cleaning preparations; oils for cleaning purposes; polishing preparations; dry- cleaning preparations; cleaning preparations; scouring preparations; mould-removing cleaning preparations Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, electronic apparatus for descaling water, electric kettles, water purifying units, electric yogurt makers, electric ice cream makers; coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers, electric coffee machines and electric coffee percolators; coffee roasters, coffee roasting machines in the nature of coffee roasters; electric semi-automatic and fully automatic coffee machines; electric coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form, namely, electric tea kettles and pots, electric roaster, electric coffee brewers; electric cocoa beverage makers Coffee filters not of paper being party of non-electric coffee makers; non-electric coffee pots; hand-operated coffee grinders; non-electric coffee percolators; coffee services in the nature of tableware; unworked and semi-worked glassware, not adapted for a specific use, namely, beverage glassware; brushes for washing up, brooms and brush-making materials; crockery and cookware, namely, roasting pans, steamers, containers for household use, drinking cups and dishes; containers for foods for household use; cups, household or kitchen containers; table plates, including disposable table plates; glass box; drinking glasses and cups; cleaning apparatus and articles for cleaning purposes, namely, cleaning cloths, cleaning rags, cleaning sponges, cleaning pad; electric coffee machines; cosmetic and toilet Meat, fish not live, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; dairy products and substitutes therefor, namely, cream, artificial cream; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food, non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages, milk predominating; protein-based or plant-based coffee whiteners, namely, creamers for beverages; nut pastes, namely, almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, butter containing hazelnut Coffee, tea, cocoa and coffee and tea substitutes therefor; sugar, sweet mirror glazes for baked goods and custard-based fillings for cakes and pies, and bee products for culinary purposes in the nature of honey; rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, cereal bars, solid cereal preparation being cereal-based snack food in solid form, semi-solid processed cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery made of sugar, edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces in the nature of condiments; spices; ice for refreshment; ice, ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sherbets; powders for ice cream and preparations for making ice cream in the nature of mixes and powders; fruit tea and herbal tea, not for medicinal purposes; chocolate, chocolate goods in the nature of chocolate candies, frozen confectionery, sugar confectionery; chewing gum, not for medical purposes; coffee-based beverages, tea-based beverages, fruit tea-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; beverages containing caffeine, tea and cocoa, namely, coffee, tea, and chocolate-based beverages; beverage powders containing caffeine, cocoa and/or chocolate; nougat creams also containing nuts, cocoa spread Beer, beer-based beverages; mineral and aerated waters and non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making fruit drink beverages; vegetable juices, fruit juice beverages; isotonic beverages; effervescing pastilles and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic and isotonic fruit drinks, cider, malt beverages, honey-based drinks, bitter non-alcoholic water-based drinks, energy drinks beverages

Abstract

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body (2). Said capsule body has a capsule bottom (3), a sidewall (22), a collar edge (5), and a cover (6). A cavity (100) for accommodating a beverage substrate in the form of a powder, granules, cut leaves or liquid is formed between the capsule bottom and the cover. A filter element (7) is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material. The filter element has a cut-out in which no filtering material is provided. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a single serve capsule.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body. Said capsule body has a capsule bottom, a side wall, a collar edge, and a lid. A cavity for accommodating a powdery, granular, or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule bottom and the lid. A filter element is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule (1) for producing a beverage, having a substantially truncated cone-shaped or cylindrical capsule base body (2), which has a cavity (3) for receiving a beverage raw material (101), and a membrane (4) closing the cavity (100), wherein the capsule base body (2) has a capsule bottom (3), and wherein the capsule bottom (3) has an outlet opening (107), which is sealed with a detachable or pierceable film (108), and wherein the portion capsule (1) is configured without a filter, characterized in that the film (108) has a tensile strength of less than 80 N/mm2.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• A23F 3/00 - Tea; Tea substitutes; Preparations thereof
• A23F 5/00 - Coffee; Coffee substitutes; Preparations thereof

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

Abstract

The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, including 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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• B65D 65/02 - Wrappers or flexible covers
• A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
• A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
• A23C 9/15 - Reconstituted or recombined milk products containing neither non-milk fat nor non-milk proteins
• A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
• A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
• A23G 1/56 - Liquid products; Solid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products, e.g. for making chocolate milk
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
• B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
• B65B 47/04 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Goods & Services

Chemicals derived from milk; lecithin obtained from soya for manufacturing foodstuffs; chemicals for use in the food industry; chemicals for manufacturing flavourings; chemicals for suppressing the taste of water; chemical preservatives for food; chemical sugar substitutes; chemical additives for foodstuffs; taste enhancers for tea; taste enhancers for foodstuffs; taste enhancers for coffee; glucose for the food industry; low-calorie sweeteners (artificial, chemical); artificial sweeteners (chemicals); artificial sweetening substances (chemicals); artificial sweeteners (chemical preparations) and synthetic sugar substitutes, in particular aspartame, acesulfame, cyclamate, saccharin, xylitol, neohesperidin and mixtures of the aforesaid substances; lactose (raw material); lactose for the food industry; lecithin for the industrial manufacture of foodstuffs. Essential oils and aromatic extracts; grinding preparations; cleaning and fragrancing preparations; alcoholic solvents being cleaning preparations; caustic cleaning preparations; chromium cleaning preparations; detergents; scale removing preparations for household purposes; window cleaners; degreasing preparations; stain removers; dishwashing preparations; glass cleaners; hand cleansers; household cleaning preparations; household bleaches; cleaning preparations for household purposes; stove cleaning preparations; lime removal preparations; kettle cleaners; scale removers for household purposes; rinsing agents; cloths impregnated with cleaning preparations; preparations for unblocking drain pipes; soda lye; oven cleaning preparations; oils for cleaning purposes; polishing preparations; dry-cleaning preparations; cleaning preparations; scouring preparations; mould-removing preparations. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; apparatus and equipment for cooking, heating, refrigerating and otherwise treating foodstuffs and beverages; electric coffee filters, coffee machines and coffee percolators; coffee roasters, coffee roasting machines; electric semi-automatic and fully automatic coffee machines; electric coffee, tea and cocoa making machines for preparing coffee, tea, cocoa, milk or milk powder or beverage powders containing coffee, tea or cocoa, which are packaged in individual portions, in particular in capsule or pad form; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Non-electric coffee filters; non-electric coffeepots; hand-operated coffee grinders; non-electric coffee percolators; coffee services (tableware); statues, figurines, signboards and works of art, included in this class; unworked and semi-worked glassware, not adapted for a specific use; brushes, paintbrushes brooms and brush-making materials; crockery, cookware and containers; cups, household or kitchen containers; table plates, including disposable table plates; glass (receptacles); drinking glasses and cups; cleaning apparatus and articles for cleaning purposes; cosmetic and toilet utensils and bathroom articles; animal husbandry articles, namely aquariums and vivariums, articles for pest and vermin control, bird baths, cages, feeding and drinking articles, fish bowls, grooming articles, nesting articles, swing tags, waste disposal articles; household articles for clothing and footwear, namely boot jacks and shoe horns, buttonhooks, clothing stretchers and wringers, shoe polishing apparatus, shoe trees and stretchers; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; dairy products and substitutes therefor; edible oils and fats; milk powder for food, non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages, milk predominating; protein-based or plant-based coffee whiteners; nut pastes (included in this class). Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; sugar, sweet glazes and fillings, and bee products for culinary purposes; rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery, edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweeteners, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice for refreshment; ice, ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sherbets; powders for ice cream and preparations for making ice cream; fruit tea and herbal tea, not for medicinal purposes; chocolate, chocolate goods, confectionery, sugar confectionery; chewing gum, not for medical purposes; coffee-based beverages, tea-based beverages, fruit tea-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate; beverages containing caffeine, tea and cocoa; beverage powders containing caffeine, cocoa and/or chocolate; nut-nougat creams, cocoa pastes. Beers; beer-based beverages; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages; vegetable juices (beverages), fruit juice beverages; isotonic beverages; effervescing pastilles and beverage powders for making non-alcoholic or isotonic beverages (included in this class).