Laica S.p.A.

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1.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR TREATING DRINKING WATER

      
Application Number IB2023060724
Publication Number 2024/089600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-24
Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Uva, Franco
  • Barbero, Enrico

Abstract

A filter cartridge for treating drinking water comprises a casing which contains a filter material for treating the water and which has at least one inlet for the water to be treated and at least one outlet for the treated water. The filter cartridge further comprises irreversible opening means which are configured in such a manner that, when used, there remains defined in the filter cartridge an opening which is suitable for allowing the removal, at least partially, of the filter material from the casing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange

2.

FILTERING CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS

      
Application Number 18004718
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-12
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filtering container for liquids, in particular water, comprising a main body, a gripping portion which is configured to be gripped by a user for lifting the container and pouring the liquid contained therein out of it, a closure group of an opening which is defined in the main body and which includes a filtering element which is arranged in such a position as to intercept the liquid being discharged from the main body, dispensing means for the liquid which are configured in such a manner that the liquid is dispensed through a dispensing zone for the liquid defined adjacent to a side wall of the main body and a ventilation pipe which opens inside the main body in a ventilation zone and which extends in the form of an elongate element towards the interior of the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

3.

FILTERING UNIT WITH TWO OR MORE STAGES WITH ENGAGING PORTIONS

      
Application Number IB2023050514
Publication Number 2023/139541
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-20
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Uva, Franco
  • Barbero, Enrico

Abstract

A filtering unit with two stages which comprises a main body which is subdivided into a first section comprising in turn a first filter and a second section comprising in turn a second filter; a coupling system for the second filter in turn comprising an external covering; a fluid-tight seal which separates the first section and second section. The coupling system prevents the movement of the second filter when it is fixed in a working position thereof and allows the fluid-tight seal to isolate the two sections without any risk of contamination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis

4.

MINERALBALANCE

      
Serial Number 97795012
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-02-14
Registration Date 2024-03-26
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes

5.

SYSTEM FOR SIGNALING AND/OR DISPLAYING A DEPLETION CONDITION OF A FILTER CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number 17770492
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-21
First Publication Date 2022-12-01
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A system for signaling and/or displaying a depletion condition of a filter cartridge in a water treatment device by means of filtration with replaceable cartridges. The filter cartridge including an identification code which identifies the cartridge and which can be read by means of an optical reader of a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a programmable control interface which can be displayed on a screen of the portable electronic device, by means of which it is possible to acquire identification data of the cartridge, to modify one or more predefined or previously imposed parameters in relation to the conditions of use of the cartridge, and to display the effective duration of the cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 27/10 - Safety devices, e.g. by-passes
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

6.

bi-flux LIMESCALE STOP

      
Application Number 018722891
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-06-28
Registration Date 2022-11-16
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Lime filters; faucet filters; Water filters.

7.

HYDRO SMART METAL STOP

      
Application Number 018722892
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-06-28
Registration Date 2022-11-16
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Lime filters; faucet filters; Water filters.

8.

Filtering container for liquids

      
Application Number 17422006
Grant Number 12151951
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-10
First Publication Date 2022-03-31
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filtering container for liquids, in particular water. The filtering container includes a main body, a gripping portion which is configured to be gripped by a user for lifting the container and pouring out the liquid contained therein, a closure for an opening which is defined in the main body which includes a filtering element which is arranged in a position to intercept the liquid being discharged from the main body, a dispenser for the liquid which is configured in such a way that the liquid is dispensed through a dispensing zone for the liquid which is defined adjacent to a side wall of the main body and a ventilation pipe which opens inside the main body in a ventilation zone and extends in the form of an elongate element towards the interior of the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • B65D 25/42 - Integral or attached nozzles or spouts
  • B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting

9.

FILTERING CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS

      
Application Number IB2021056250
Publication Number 2022/009184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-12
Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filtering container for liquids, in particular water, comprising a main body, a gripping portion which is configured to be gripped by a user for lifting the container and pouring the liquid contained therein out of it, a closure group of an opening which is defined in the main body and which includes a filtering element which is arranged in such a position as to intercept the liquid being discharged from the main body, dispensing means for the liquid which are configured in such a manner that the liquid is dispensed through a dispensing zone for the liquid defined adjacent to a side wall of the main body and a ventilation pipe which opens inside the main body in a ventilation zone and which extends in the form of an elongate element towards the interior of the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

10.

A SYSTEM FOR SIGNALLING AND/OR DISPLAYING A DEPLETION CONDITION OF A FILTER CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number IB2020059893
Publication Number 2021/079284
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-21
Publication Date 2021-04-29
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A system for signalling and/or displaying a depletion condition of a filter cartridge (1) in a water treatment device (100) by means of filtration with replaceable cartridges, wherein the filter cartridge (1) comprises an identification code (10) which identifies the cartridge and which can be read by means of an optical reader of a portable electronic device (200), comprises a programmable control interface which can be displayed on a screen of the portable electronic device, by means of which it is possible to acquire identification data of the cartridge, to modify one or more predefined or previously imposed parameters in relation to the conditions of use of the cartridge, and to display the effective duration of the cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • B01D 35/143 - Filter condition indicators
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

11.

FILTERING CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS

      
Application Number IB2020050186
Publication Number 2020/144642
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-10
Publication Date 2020-07-16
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filtering container for liquids, in particular water, comprising a main body, a gripping portion which is configured to be gripped by a user for lifting the container and pouring out the liquid contained therein, a closure group for an opening which is defined in the main body which includes a filtering element which is arranged in a position to intercept the liquid being discharged from the main body, dispensing means for the liquid which are configured in such a way that the liquid is dispensed through a dispensing zone for the liquid which is defined adjacent to a side wall of the main body and a ventilation pipe which opens inside the main body in a ventilation zone and extends in the form of an elongate element towards the interior of the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

12.

HYDROSMART

      
Application Number 018252742
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-06-12
Registration Date 2020-09-30
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

faucet filters; Water filters.

13.

GLASSMART

      
Application Number 018252738
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-06-12
Registration Date 2020-10-17
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filter jugs. Bottles; Containers for household use.

14.

FAST DISK

      
Application Number 1532406
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-26
Registration Date 2020-03-26
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes; filtering jugs for water. Bottles; containers for household use.

15.

FAST DISK

      
Application Number 203087100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-26
Registration Date 2022-09-07
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

(1) Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes; filtering jugs for water. (2) Bottles, namely, water bottles, water sport bottles, bottles for beverages; containers for household use, namely, jugs and water containers

16.

myLAICA

      
Application Number 018207693
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-09
Registration Date 2020-07-01
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

faucet filters; Filters for water purifiers; Water filtration jugs. Drinking bottles; Bottles; Containers for household use; Jars; Filter decanters.

17.

FAST DISK

      
Serial Number 88711688
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-12-02
Registration Date 2020-07-07
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs; water filters for containers for household purposes; water filtering jugs Bottles sold empty; Containers for household use

18.

Drinking bowl for domestic animals

      
Application Number 16349344
Grant Number 11122773
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-17
First Publication Date 2019-11-14
Grant Date 2021-09-21
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A drinking bowl (100) for domestic animals comprises a collecting basin (1), a removable container (2), a filtering element (3) which is arranged so as to close an opening (20) of the removable container (2) and a ventilation pipe (4) which extends between opposite ends of the removable container (2) and which opens inside the removable container (2) at a first end (41, 42) and downstream of the filtering element (3) at a second end (41, 42). The second end (41, 42) further comprises a widened portion (420) which is capable of channeling a flow of liquid inside the ventilation pipe (4) for introducing liquid inside the removable container (2).

IPC Classes  ?

19.

FAST DISK

      
Application Number 018086986
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-06-26
Registration Date 2019-10-30
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes. Bottles; Containers for household use; Filtering jugs for water.

20.

Beverage preparation device

      
Application Number 16092102
Grant Number 11317756
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-07
First Publication Date 2019-04-25
Grant Date 2022-05-03
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A beverage preparation device comprising a main body, a tank, an assembly for pumping a liquid from the tank, and a unit for preparing the beverage, in which device an outlet path is defined inside the main body, the outlet path comprising a dispensing outlet, via which the beverage is dispensed out of the main body, and also comprising a filtering element that is detachably connected to the main body, wherein the filtering element is arranged downstream of the dispensing outlet relative to the outlet path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • A47J 31/14 - Coffee- or tea-making apparatus with filters placed in or behind pouring spouts
  • A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs

21.

PERCOLATION-TYPE FILTRATION DEVICE

      
Application Number IB2018054051
Publication Number 2018/224978
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-06
Publication Date 2018-12-13
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A percolation-type filtration device comprising a divider that divides the device into an upper basin and a lower basin, the two basins communicating with one another via a duct defined in said divider, which duct forms a seat for receiving a filter cartridge, a valve passage being defined in said divider and comprising a flow shut-off valve for selectively allowing/preventing the passage of liquid between the upper basin and the lower basin, said flow shut-off valve being designed to be opened by rotating a relative shutter, characterised in that said device comprises an abutting element configured to prevent an axial translational movement of the shutter away from a closure portion of the valve passage when said shutter is closed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

22.

MIKRO PLASTIK STOP

      
Application Number 017996465
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-12-06
Registration Date 2019-04-29
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Food and beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus; Beverage making machines; Filtering machines. Water filtering apparatus for domestic use; Water filtering apparatus; faucet filters; Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes; Kettles; Instantaneous water heaters; Coffee filters, non-electric. Containers for household use; Drinking vessels; Filtering jugs for water.

23.

AN ELEMENT FOR ENABLING A FLOW-INTERCEPTION VALVE IN FILTRATION SYSTEMS USING REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGES

      
Application Number IB2018053048
Publication Number 2018/203257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-02
Publication Date 2018-11-08
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

An enabler element for a flow-interception valve in filtration systems using replaceable cartridges, comprising a holding element that can be inserted at least partially into a valve passage, the holding element being configured to grasp and hold a portion of the valve shutter when brought thereto, the enabler element further comprising a lifting device designed to lift the holding element by moving the shutter held by the holding element in an opening direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

24.

DRINKING BOWL FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS

      
Application Number EP2017079645
Publication Number 2018/091672
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-17
Publication Date 2018-05-24
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A drinking bowl (100) for domestic animals comprises a collecting basin (1), a removable container (2), a filtering element (3) which is arranged so as to close an opening (20) of the removable container (2) and a ventilation pipe (4) which extends between opposite ends of the removable container (2) and which opens inside the removable container (2) at a first end (41, 42) and downstream of the filtering element (3) at a second end (41, 42). The second end (41, 42) further comprises a widened portion (420) which is capable of channelling a flow of liquid inside the ventilation pipe (4) for introducing liquid inside the removable container (2).

IPC Classes  ?

25.

BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2017058451
Publication Number 2017/174805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-07
Publication Date 2017-10-12
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A beverage preparation device comprising a main body, a tank, an assembly for pumping a liquid from the tank, and a unit for preparing the beverage, in which device an outlet path is defined inside the main body, the outlet path comprising a dispensing outlet, via which the beverage is dispensed out of the main body, and also comprising a filtering element that is detachably connected to the main body, wherein the filtering element is arranged downstream of the dispensing outlet relative to the outlet path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 31/14 - Coffee- or tea-making apparatus with filters placed in or behind pouring spouts
  • 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 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

26.

PERCOLATION-TYPE FILTERING DEVICE

      
Application Number IB2016055863
Publication Number 2017/056048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-30
Publication Date 2017-04-06
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A percolation type filtering device comprises an outer casing, a funnel-like dividing element, a seat which is formed in the funnel-like dividing element in the region of a flow path in order to receive in a removable manner first filtering means, a discharge opening which is formed in the seat and which is capable of receiving in a removable manner second filtering means, a ventilation opening which places in communication the seat with the outer side of the outer casing. The ventilation opening opens in the seat in a downstream direction along the discharge path with respect to a connection portion of the first filtering means. The funnel- like dividing element further comprises a first perimeter wall and a second perimeter wall, between which there is defined a space which defines an expansion of the ventilation opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange

27.

GERM STOP

      
Application Number 1330283
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-10-07
Registration Date 2016-10-07
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for use with carafes and containers for household use. Containers for household use and filtering jugs for water.

28.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES

      
Application Number EP2015077231
Publication Number 2016/079303
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-20
Publication Date 2016-05-26
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filter cartridge (1) for a machine for preparing beverages, comprising a main body (10) for housing filter material for treating a liquid (W), said main body (10) comprising a main inlet (12) and an outlet (14), a first chamber (11) containing at least one first filter material (F1), a second chamber (13) in fluid communication with the first chamber (11) containing at least one second ion exchange filter material (F2), a main filtration path (15a) extending between the main inlet (12) and the outlet (14) through the first chamber (11) and subsequently through the second chamber (13). The cartridge (1) further comprises an auxiliary inlet (19) which is separate from and independent of the main inlet (12) for admitting liquid to be treated (W) and positioned in such a way as to define an auxiliary filtration path (15b) which is at least partly separate from the main filtration path (15a) and runs between the auxiliary inlet (19) and the outlet (14) without passing through the first chamber (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • B01J 47/02 - Column or bed processes
  • B01J 47/14 - Controlling or regulating
  • B01J 39/00 - Cation exchangeUse of material as cation exchangersTreatment of material for improving the cation exchange properties
  • A47J 31/60 - Cleaning devices
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

29.

POWER AROMA

      
Application Number 015056377
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-01-29
Registration Date 2016-09-08
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Filters for coffee machines. Non-electric coffee drippers for brewing coffee.

30.

BIFLUX

      
Application Number 014959449
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-12-23
Registration Date 2016-04-27
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes. Domestic containers and Filtering jugs for water.

31.

LAICA

      
Application Number 1251635
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-01-19
Registration Date 2015-01-19
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Filters for jugs and coffee machines; vacuum machines. Weighing scales and weights; kitchen scales; audio baby monitors. Arterial blood pressure measuring apparatus; thermometers for body temperature, aerosol apparatus; foot massagers. Room humidifiers; electric food warmers, bottle warmers, electric heater for infant food, steam sterilizers. Filtering jugs.

32.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES

      
Application Number EP2014075130
Publication Number 2015/078762
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-20
Publication Date 2015-06-04
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filter cartridge (1) for a machine for the preparation of beverages comprises a main body (10) intended to house filter material, comprising an inlet (11) for the delivery of liquid to be filtered, an outlet (12) for expulsion of the filtered liquid and an auxiliary opening (13) located in an intermediate position along the path of the liquid between the inlet (11) and the outlet (12) and intended to deliver unfiltered liquid into the main body. The filter cartridge (1) further comprises means (2) for closure of the auxiliary opening which can be physically separated from the main body and/or which comprises an intentionally breakable area (20) where it can be broken in order to open the auxiliary opening.

IPC Classes  ?

33.

A PERCOLATION FILTERING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2014074616
Publication Number 2015/071415
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-14
Publication Date 2015-05-21
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A percolation filtering device comprises a divider element which divides the device into a top tank and a bottom tank, communicating with each other through a channel defined in the divider element which forms a seat for receiving a filtering cartridge. A valve passage is defined in the divider element, suitable for housing a flow shut-off valve to allow/prevent the passage of liquid between the tanks. The passage is arranged, when in use, downstream of the filtering cartridge and comprises an extension, secured to the passage and arranged upstream of a valve member of the shut-off valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

34.

MINERAL PLUS

      
Application Number 013927264
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-04-10
Registration Date 2015-08-14
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Filters for jugs and household containers; Filters for coffee machines.

35.

A FILTER AND A TANK FOR A MACHINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF HOT DRINKS

      
Application Number EP2014054007
Publication Number 2014/131905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-28
Publication Date 2014-09-04
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A tank (100) for a machine for the production of hot drinks comprises a vessel (1) suitable for containing water to be supplied to the machine for the production of hot drinks, a connecting element (4) which connects the vessel to a feed circuit of the machine and means (5) for the removable housing of a cartridge filter. The tank further comprises positioning means (7) removably fixing a conveyor element (3) to the vessel, the conveyor element being suitable for covering the filter at an inlet section for the water to enter the filter, leaving a passage for the water defined between the vessel and the conveyor element, a feed channel (6) being further defined between the conveyor element and the filter so as to allow a flow of water from the vessel towards the inlet section (21).

IPC Classes  ?

36.

Method for treating drinking water by means of a replaceable cartridge filtering system

      
Application Number 14111765
Grant Number 09884776
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-16
First Publication Date 2014-02-06
Grant Date 2018-02-06
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Cagnoni, Serena

Abstract

A method for treating drinking water by modifying the ion concentration in the filtered water by means of a replaceable cartridge filtering system comprises: —defining a plurality of types of water to be filtered on the basis of chemical and physical features of the water to be treated; —defining a plurality of classes of filtered water to be obtained with the filtering system on the basis of chemical and physical features of the filtered water; —providing a plurality of filter cartridges containing a filtering material based on a mixture of two or more ion exchange resins, the mixture being formed from predetermined proportions of the two or more resins, each cartridge of the plurality of cartridges having a different mixture of the two or more resins and being capable of retaining ions from, and/or releasing ions into, the water filtered in the filtration process; —correlating one or more of the classes of filtered water with each cartridge of the plurality of cartridges for each type of water to be filtered; —selecting a cartridge from the plurality of cartridges in order to obtain a desired class of filtered water on the basis of a specified type of water to be filtered.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
  • C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
  • C02F 101/20 - Heavy metals or heavy metal compounds
  • C02F 101/30 - Organic compounds

37.

DEVICE FOR TREATING WATER BY MEANS OF A REPLACEABLE FILTER CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number IB2013050155
Publication Number 2013/105018
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-01-08
Publication Date 2013-07-18
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A device for treating water by means of a replaceable filter cartridge comprising a device (2) for determining and/or signalling a spent status of the filter cartridge that is removably housed in a housing seat (3). The determining and/or signalling device (2) and the housing seat (3) are provided with respective magnetic elements (21, 31), the magnetic element (31) of the seat (3) being arranged from a part opposite the determining and/or signalling device (2) with respect to a wall (32) that defines the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

FRIZZ & FRESH

      
Application Number 011827466
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-05-20
Registration Date 2013-10-16
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
  • 32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages

Goods & Services

Chemical preparations, substances and gas for use in the preparation of aerated beverages. Containers of common metal and their alloys, in particular cylinders of compressed gas for use in apparatus for the preparation of aerated beverages; Parts and fittings included in class 6 for all the aforesaid goods. Machines and apparatus for aerating water and other beverages; Parts and fittings thereof. Household or kitchen utensils and containers, holders, Receptacles for water, Bottles and siphons for water; Hand-operated apparatus for household or kitchen use for making aerated beverages, parts and fittings therefor. Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks; Preparations for use in making beverages; Preparations for making beverages; Fruit juices; Products for the preparation of the aforesaid goods.

39.

CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR PERCOLATING FILTER DEVICES

      
Application Number IB2012053001
Publication Number 2012/172500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-14
Publication Date 2012-12-20
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A replaceable cartridge filter (1) for percolating filter devices, with a casing (11) and a cap (20) which is fitted on the casing (11) in a leaktight manner in the region of its base (16), a fluid passage (26) being defined between the cap (20) and the casing (11) and interconnecting the outflow apertures (15) of the cartridge, wherein a discharge aperture (27) for the filtered liquid is formed in an intermediate position of the passage (26) and at least one calibrated constriction (33) is formed between the outflow apertures (15) and the discharge aperture (27), for regulating the transit speed of the liquid through the filter bed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

40.

KIT FOR ENABLING A FLOW SHUT - OFF VALVE IN REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE FILTER SYSTEMS

      
Application Number IB2012052854
Publication Number 2012/168880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-06
Publication Date 2012-12-13
Owner Laica S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

An enabling element for a flow shut-off valve in a replaceable cartridge filter system comprises a base and an operating portion which are axially contiguous, the operating portion being at least partially insertable into a valve passage of the shut-off valve in order to interact with a normally closed plug housed in the valve passage and move it to the open position. The operating portion of the enabling element has a radial and axial deformability which is greater than the radial deformability of the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • B01D 27/00 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type
  • B01D 27/08 - Construction of the casing

41.

PERCOLATION FILTERING SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2012052880
Publication Number 2012/168896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-07
Publication Date 2012-12-13
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A percolating filter device including a housing having an inlet aperture for water to be filtered and an outlet aperture for filtered water, a first filter means in the housing, interposed between the inlet and outlet apertures, a second filter means interposed between the first filter means and the outlet aperture, a chamber defined between the filter means and means for venting the chamber to vent gases collected in the chamber together with the flow of liquid to be filtered through the filter means, characterized in that the first filter means comprise a replaceable filter cartridge, the housing comprises a seat for the cartridge, formed in a divider element which separates a first container for receiving water to be filtered from a second container for receiving filtered water, within the device (1), and wherein the cartridge is housed removably and the chamber is defined between the cartridge and the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices

42.

COLLECTING BOWL FOR LIQUIDS OF A DEVICE FOR PROCESSING LIQUIDS

      
Application Number EP2011074021
Publication Number 2012/089695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-23
Publication Date 2012-07-05
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A collecting bowl for liquids of a device for processing liquids comprising an outlet opening and a valve for cutting off the outlet opening, wherein the valve comprises a normally closed closure member for cutting off the outlet opening, further includes a valve actuator and further comprises a first and a second magnetic element which are mounted on the closure member and the valve actuator, respectively, or vice versa, and which are capable of mutual magnetic interaction for remote control of the opening of the closure member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 27/21 - Water-boiling vessels, e.g. kettles
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage

43.

MG2+

      
Application Number 010532431
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-12-29
Registration Date 2012-05-25
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

44.

MAGNESIUMACTIVE

      
Application Number 010532414
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-12-29
Registration Date 2012-05-09
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

45.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Application Number 010501369
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-12-16
Registration Date 2012-05-15
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for fitting into jugs for household purposes. Domestic containers and Filtering jugs for water.

46.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Application Number 010501419
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-12-16
Registration Date 2012-05-15
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for fitting into jugs for household purposes. Domestic containers and Filtering jugs for water.

47.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Application Number 010501476
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-12-16
Registration Date 2012-05-15
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for fitting into jugs for household purposes. Domestic containers and Filtering jugs for water.

48.

eco SERIES

      
Application Number 1093722
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-06-28
Registration Date 2011-06-28
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Vacuum apparatus. Manicure sets. Scales. Arterial blood pressure measuring apparatus; thermometers for medical purposes; aerosol dispensers for medical purposes; electrostimulators for medical purposes; foot massagers. Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes; humidifiers; facial sauna apparatus. Mirrors, hand-held mirrors (dressing table mirrors). Decanters; brushes; lint removers.

49.

A PERCOLATING FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2011053623
Publication Number 2011/117078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-10
Publication Date 2011-09-29
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A percolating filter device including a casing with a wall on which is formed a seat, in which an accessory is retained in a removable way by corresponding fastening means and counter-means, which comprise a quick release fastening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 27/21 - Water-boiling vessels, e.g. kettles
  • A47J 27/212 - Water-boiling vessels, e.g. kettles with signalling means, e.g. whistling kettles
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • B01D 35/143 - Filter condition indicators

50.

mineralbalance

      
Application Number 1088872
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-07-08
Registration Date 2011-07-08
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

51.

AN INFRARED THERMOMETER, PARTICULARLY FOR CLINICAL USE

      
Application Number EP2011053488
Publication Number 2011/113727
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-08
Publication Date 2011-09-22
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

An infrared thermometer, particularly for clinical use, comprises an infrared acquisition and radiation circuit, with a sensor which can detect the infrared emission of an infrared radiation source at a distance and an enabling circuit connected to the sensing circuit to select and/or activate a function of the latter when the distance of the sensor from said source is less than or equal to a predetermined value; the enabling circuit comprises a capacitive proximity switch with at least one control electrode sensitive to variations of the capacitive field in its environment.

IPC Classes  ?

52.

ANTICA CIOCCOLATERIA PIEMONTESE

      
Application Number 010270643
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-09-16
Registration Date 2012-01-15
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery

Goods & Services

Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; Flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; Honey, treacle; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt, mustard; Vinegar, sauces (condiments); Spices; Ice.

53.

A DEVICE FOR DISABLING FLOW SHUT-OFF SELECTOR MEMBERS FOR PERCOLATING FILTER SYSTEMS AND A KIT INCLUDING SAID DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2011053051
Publication Number 2011/107488
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-01
Publication Date 2011-09-09
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A device for disabling flow shut-off selector members (11) for percolating filter systems (1), wherein the filter system includes a seat (4) for housing a replaceable filter cartridge (2) and a flow shut-off selector member designed to shut off the flow filtered by the cartridge during a required passage (10) of the flow through the seat, the selector member includes a valve for shutting off the required passage with a plug (13) and a projection (14) for actuating the plug for the purpose of opening the valve when the actuating projection interferes with a counter-projection (30, 40, 50, 60), and the device comprises the counter-projection in a form structurally independent of the cartrige and is shaped in such a way that the counter-projection can be inserted into the required passage and retained therein in a condition of interference with the projection of the plug in order to keep the latter in the open position regardless of the presence or absence of the catridge in the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

A PERCOLATING FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2011051683
Publication Number 2011/101265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-04
Publication Date 2011-08-25
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Maurizio, Moretto

Abstract

A percolating filter device (l)of the type with a replaceable cartridge (9) includes a device (10) for indicating the service life cycle of the cartridge (9) for the purpose of indicating the exhaustion of the cartridge (9 ) when the cartridge (9) is due to be replaced and an electrical switch device for selecting and/or activating a function of the indicator device (10), the indicator (10) device including a capacitive proximity switch with an operating electrode fitted on the filter device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

55.

SENSOR TECH

      
Application Number 1081679
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-03-10
Registration Date 2011-03-10
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Machines and apparatus for aerating water and other beverages; their parts and accessories included in this class. Weighing and measuring apparatus and instruments; scales; body weight scales; food scales. Blood pressure measuring apparatus; sphygmotensiometers; thermometers for medical purposes. Household and kitchen utensils and containers; carafes; filtering carafes; filters for domestic use; hand-operated apparatus for household and kitchen use for preparing aerated beverages, their parts and accessories; bottles and siphons for water.

56.

MULTI-FLUX

      
Application Number 1075834
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-03-10
Registration Date 2011-03-10
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

57.

PERSONAL WEIGHING SCALES

      
Application Number EP2010063435
Publication Number 2011/057836
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-14
Publication Date 2011-05-19
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

Personal weighing scales comprise a base and a platform for the body to be weighed, an electrically activated weighing and display device interposed between said base and said platform, and at least one capacitive proximity switch connected to the weighing and display device for controlling at least one function of the latter in operation, said switch including an electrode designed to monitor the capacitance in its environment, wherein said electrode is mounted on said base, is structurally separate from said load platform, and is spaced apart from it.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01G 19/44 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing persons
  • H03K 17/96 - Touch switches
  • G01G 21/28 - FramesHousings
  • G01G 21/23 - Support or suspension of weighing platforms
  • G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptaclesWeighing platforms

58.

MINERALBALANCE

      
Application Number 009784562
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-03-04
Registration Date 2011-07-14
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

59.

BODYFORM

      
Application Number 009784554
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-03-04
Registration Date 2011-07-14
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Domestic containers and Filter decanters; Strainers for household purposes.

60.

ECO SERIES

      
Application Number 009751538
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-02-21
Registration Date 2011-07-26
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Vacuuming apparatus. Manicure sets. Scales. Pressure measuring apparatus for personal use; Body thermometers; Apparatus for dispensing aerosols; Electrostimulators; Plantar hydromassage apparatus. Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes; Humidifiers; Facial sauna apparatus. Mirrors, Hand-held mirrors (dressing table mirrors). Decanters; Brushes; Lint removers.

61.

MULTI-FLUX

      
Application Number 009736265
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-02-15
Registration Date 2011-06-27
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

62.

FILTERING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2010053297
Publication Number 2010/142473
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-15
Publication Date 2010-12-16
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A percolation type filter system (1) comprises: - a first reservoir (5) and a second reservoir (6) for storing water to be filtered and for storing filtered water, respectively, - a pipe (7) for communication between the reservoirs (5, 6), - a removable filter cartridge (8) which is received in the pipe (7), - a calculation device (2) which is able to calculate the service-life of the cartridge (8) in accordance with one or more parameters of the water, the calculation device comprising a display of the state of the remaining service-life of the cartridge (8) and a visual signalling device (14a) and/or acoustic signalling device (14b) in order to signal an alarm indicating the cartridge (8) is exhausted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

63.

BI-FLUX

      
Application Number 1052868
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-07-06
Registration Date 2010-07-06
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes. Containers for household use and filtering jugs for water.

64.

AMORE PER L'ACQUA

      
Application Number 1051107
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-07-20
Registration Date 2010-07-20
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Containers for household use and filtering jugs for water.

65.

QUICKFILL

      
Application Number 1051108
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-07-20
Registration Date 2010-07-20
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Containers for household use and filtering jugs for water.

66.

REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR FILTERING SYSTEMS, PARTICULARLY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRINKING WATER, AND FILTERING SYSTEM INCLUDING SAID FILTER

      
Application Number EP2009064178
Publication Number 2010/115477
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-10-28
Publication Date 2010-10-14
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A cartridge filter (10) for filtering systems (1) for fluids, particularly for the treatment of drinking water by means of percolating filtration, includes a casing (11) for containing a bed of filtering material in which the material is disposed in layers in order to be traversed by the fluid to be filtered, the filtering material is sub-divided into capsules that can be individually substituted in the casing (11), each containing at least one of the layers, the capsules are able to be combined with one another to form said filter bed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • B01D 24/12 - Downward filtration, the filtering material being supported by pervious surfaces
  • B01D 27/00 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type

67.

IMPROVED FILTER CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number EP2010050859
Publication Number 2010/115643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-01-26
Publication Date 2010-10-14
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filter cartridge (1) comprising a container (2) for a filter material (3) provided with at least one inlet opening (3a, 3b, 3c) for the fluid to be filtered and at least one outlet opening (5) for the filtered fluid, these openings (5) being provided with retaining means (6, 7, 8) arranged to retain the filter material (3) within the container (2) and the cartridge comprising at least a further retaining cap (10) applied to the container (2) in the vicinity of at least the one outlet opening (5) and arranged to retain any filter material (3) which may have escaped from the retaining means (6, 7, 8) through at least the one outlet opening (5), collecting the material between the container (2) and the cap (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

68.

SENSOR TECH

      
Application Number 009422403
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-10-05
Registration Date 2011-04-26
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Machines and apparatus for aerating water and other beverages; Parts and fittings thereof. Scales; Body weight scales; Food scales. Pressure measuring apparatus for medical purposes; Sphygmomanometers; Thermometers for medical use. Household or kitchen utensils and containers; Decanters; Filter decanters; Strainers for household purposes; Hand-operated apparatus for household or kitchen use for making aerated beverages, parts and fittings therefor; Bottles and siphons for water.

69.

Filtering device for filtering water and liquids in general

      
Application Number 12731697
Grant Number 08298408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-25
First Publication Date 2010-08-12
Grant Date 2012-10-30
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filtering device for filtering water and liquids in general comprises a first reservoir for collecting the water to be filtered, a second reservoir for collecting the filtered water, which reservoir is supplied by falling from the first reservoir, a conduit which extends from the first reservoir into the second reservoir, a cartridge type filtering element which is removably received in the conduit, a discharge hole for the filtered water that is positioned between the conduit and the second reservoir, and at least one opening for access to the cartridge provided at an end of the conduit that is distal from the first reservoir in order to promote the removal thereof. The device comprises an at least partial closure which can be removably fitted to the conduit in the region of the opening for access to the cartridge and comprises a flow adjuster which is associated with the conduit in order to adjust the flow of water flowing from the first reservoir to the second reservoir through the discharge hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/157 - Flow control valvesDamping or calibrated passages

70.

BI-FLUX

      
Serial Number 79087996
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-07-06
Registration Date 2011-05-24
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes Containers for household use and filtering jugs for water

71.

BI-FLUX

      
Application Number 008922981
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-03-03
Registration Date 2010-08-24
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes. Containers for household use and filtering jugs for water.

72.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE EXHAUSTION OF A FILTER CARTRIDGE IN A FILTER SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE AND DEVICE OPERATING ACCORDING TO THAT METHOD.

      
Application Number IT2008000079
Publication Number 2009/090678
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-02-07
Publication Date 2009-07-23
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

For determining the exhaustion of a filter cartridge (8) according to the time elapsed since its activation, by means of a timer (15) and a control unit (16) associated therewith an operating time (TO) of useful life of the cartridge is calculated starting from its activation, and the calculating of a pause time (TP) is activated according to each pause in use of the cartridge (8) during the operating time (TO) in order to incorporate the calculating of the operating time with a recovery time determined according to the pause time (TP) calculated.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

GALACIOC

      
Application Number 008389991
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-06-26
Registration Date 2009-12-22
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery

Goods & Services

Cocoa, cocoa extracts, chocolate, cocoa and chocolate based products, chocolate eggs, pralines.

74.

A PERCOLATING FILTER SYSTEM WITH A REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number EP2008003991
Publication Number 2009/012832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-19
Publication Date 2009-01-29
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A percolating filter system (1) comprises: a first (7) and a second (8) reservoir, for collecting the water to be filtered and for collecting the filtered water respectively; - a passage (9) between the first and the second reservoir (7, 8), - a replaceable filter cartridge (12) removably inserted into the passage (9), - sensor means (14a-c) for detecting the water level in at least one of the reservoirs (7, 8), comprising at least one capacitive field-effect sensor positioned in at least one of the reservoirs (7, 8) at a predetermined filling level calculating means (13) connected to the sensor means (14a-c) in order to calculate the total quantity of water introduced into at least one of the reservoirs (7, 8) in successive fillings of the reservoirs (7, 8), and consequently to determine the state of efficiency of the cartridge (12) in order to indicate its exhaustion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • G01F 23/24 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid

75.

A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE CONDITIONS OF EXHAUSTION OF THE FILTER CARTRIDGE IN A WATER HEATING OR THE LIKE, AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING ACCORDING TO THIS METHOD

      
Application Number EP2008002330
Publication Number 2009/010110
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-25
Publication Date 2009-01-22
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A method of determining the conditions of exhaustion of the filter cartridge in water heating equipment or the like comprises the step of expressing a significant value of the number of filter cycles which the cartridge has undergone in order to indicate a condition of exhaustion of the cartridge when the significant value, determined as a function of the number of heating cycles of the water in the equipment, reaches or exceeds a predetermined value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 27/21 - Water-boiling vessels, e.g. kettles
  • B01D 35/143 - Filter condition indicators
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/02 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating

76.

A FILTER CARTRIDGE, PARTICULARLY FOR PERCOLATING FILTER JUGS, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING IT

      
Application Number EP2008003992
Publication Number 2009/000374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-19
Publication Date 2008-12-31
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filter cartridge (1), particularly for percolating filter jugs, with a cartridge body (2) intended to contain a filter bed, provided with at least one inlet aperture (7) for the fluid to be filtered and at least one opposing outlet aperture (8) for the filtered fluid, with at least one grid (11) for retaining the filter bed inside the body and an element (12) for limiting the outflow of the filtered fluid at the outlet aperture (8), in which the grid (11) and the limiting element (12) are both placed in the same seat (10) provided in the outlet aperture (8) of the cartridge body (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • A47J 27/21 - Water-boiling vessels, e.g. kettles
  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions
  • B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices

77.

Potassium MINERALPLUS

      
Application Number 007479942
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-12-19
Registration Date 2009-09-15
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

78.

Magnesium MINERALPLUS

      
Application Number 007480114
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-12-19
Registration Date 2009-09-06
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

79.

Alkaline MINERALPLUS

      
Application Number 007480163
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-12-19
Registration Date 2009-07-21
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Water filters for jugs and containers for household purposes.

80.

Filter cartridge for jugs

      
Application Number 12158574
Grant Number 08101076
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-04
First Publication Date 2008-10-30
Grant Date 2012-01-24
Owner Laica S.p.A (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filter cartridge for jugs is provided. The cartridge includes a first chamber in which there is provided filtering material which is able to filter water or liquids in general and in which there are defined an inlet and an outlet to allow the passage of water through the first chamber in contact with the filtering material. The cartridge also includes a second chamber which communicates with the first chamber in order to collect the water being discharged from the first chamber. The second chamber includes an opening for discharging the water from the cartridge. The discharge opening is open in the second chamber at a level that is higher than a base of the second chamber, in which the water being discharged from the first chamber is collected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 27/00 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

81.

JUG FOR FILTERING LIQUIDS

      
Application Number EP2007009412
Publication Number 2008/058632
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-30
Publication Date 2008-05-22
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A jug (1) for filtering liquids, comprising : a lid (3), an aperture (4) provided through said lid (3) for the filling of the jug (1), a blocking mechanism (5) mounted on the lid (3) at the aperture (4) and displaceable between a first position, in which it closes said aperture, and a second, open position, actuating means associated with said blocking mechanism (5) for urging it into said first position and such as to allow its passage into the second position under the action of the flow of liquid admitted into the jug (1) through the aperture (4), a counting device (11), on said lid (3), for counting the cycles of opening and/or closure of said blocking means (5) as a result of the admission of liquid into said jug (1).

IPC Classes  ?

82.

Choco Active

      
Application Number 006355143
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-10-11
Registration Date 2008-07-04
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
  • 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
  • 32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages

Goods & Services

Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.

83.

ANTICA BOTTEGA DEL CIOCCOLATO

      
Application Number 006327936
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-10-02
Registration Date 2008-07-04
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery

Goods & Services

Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.

84.

FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR JUGS

      
Application Number EP2006011595
Publication Number 2007/073822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-04
Publication Date 2007-07-05
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filter cartridge (10) for jugs (1), comprising: - a first chamber (13) in which there is provided filtering material (12) which is able to filter water or liquids in general and in which there are defined an inlet (14) and an outlet (15) in order to allow the passage of water through the first chamber (13) in contact with the filtering material, - a second chamber (16) which communicates with the first chamber in order to collect the water being discharged from the first chamber, in which there is defined an opening (19) for discharging the water from the cartridge, which is open in the second chamber (16) at a level that is higher than a base (17) of the second chamber (16), in which the water being discharged from the first chamber (13) is collected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

85.

BI-FLUX TWIN STREAM

      
Application Number 134535000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-04-27
Registration Date 2010-11-22
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic system namely an electronic circuit with sensors which compute and calculate the exhaustion of a filter cartridge and the measuring of water for filtering carafes; water filters to be applied to carafes; electric kettles; electric coffee, tea and hot/cold beverages machines; water cooling dispensers; household kitchen utensils and containers namely bottles and jugs; water carafes for domestic use, with filtering system; non-electric kettles; non-electric coffee machines; water dispensers.

86.

AQUA-SCAN

      
Application Number 134536000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-04-27
Registration Date 2010-11-22
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic system namely an electronic circuit with sensors which compute and calculate the exhaustion of a filter cartridge and the measuring of water for filtering carafes; water filters to be applied to carafes; electric kettles; electric coffee, tea and hot/cold beverages machines; water cooling dispensers; household kitchen utensils and containers namely bottles and jugs; water carafes for domestic use, with filtering system; non-electric kettles; non-electric coffee machines; water dispensers.

87.

FLOW"N"GO

      
Application Number 134536100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-04-27
Registration Date 2010-11-22
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic system namely an electronic circuit with sensors which compute and calculate the exhaustion of a filter cartridge and the measuring of water for filtering carafes; water filters to be applied to carafes; electric kettles; electric coffee, tea and hot/cold beverages machines; water cooling dispensers; household kitchen utensils and containers namely bottles and jugs; water carafes for domestic use, with filtering system; non-electric kettles; non-electric coffee machines; water dispensers.

88.

BIFLUX

      
Application Number 908152
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-09-15
Registration Date 2006-09-15
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Water filters to be applied to carafes and containers for domestic use. Water filtering containers for domestic use and carafes.

89.

FILTERING DEVICE FOR FILTERING WATER AND LIQUIDS IN GENERAL

      
Application Number IT2006000393
Publication Number 2006/126237
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-05-25
Publication Date 2006-11-30
Owner LAICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Moretto, Maurizio

Abstract

A filtering device (1) for filtering water and liquids in general comprises a first reservoir (8) for collecting the water to be filtered, a second reservoir (12) for collecting the filtered water, which reservoir (12) is supplied by falling from the first reservoir (8), a conduit (10) which extends from the first reservoir (8) into the second reservoir, a cartridge type filtering element (11) which is removably received in the conduit (10), a discharge hole (22a, 31) for the filtered water that is positioned between the conduit (10) and the second reservoir (12), and at least one opening (15) for access to the cartridge provided at an end of the conduit (10) that is distal from the first reservoir (8) in order to promote the removal thereof. The device comprises an at least partial closure which can be removably fitted to the conduit (10) in the region of the opening (15) for access to the cartridge and comprises a flow adjuster which is associated with the conduit (10) in order to adjust the flow of water flowing from the first reservoir (8) to the second reservoir (12) through the discharge hole (22a, 31).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • B01D 37/04 - Controlling the filtration

90.

BIFLUX

      
Application Number 130282500
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-05-25
Registration Date 2007-11-06
Owner Laica S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

(1) Water filters to be applied to carafes and containers for domestic use. (2) Water filtering containers for domestic use and carafes.

91.

LAICA

      
Application Number 858526
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-01-18
Registration Date 2005-01-18
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission, reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; water filtering apparatus and instruments. Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes; ironing boards, filters for household purposes; citrus-fruit squeezers, blenders, deep fryers (non electric products).

92.

LAICA

      
Serial Number 79014100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-01-18
Registration Date 2007-04-24
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Scales, namely personal scales, kitchen scales, baby scales; thermometers Non-electric kitchen containers not made of precious metal, toothbrushes; water-jet cleaning devices in the nature of electric toothbrushes, vacuum canisters in the nature of vacuum-sealed household containers for foods and vacuum bottles, lint shavers in the nature of battery-operated lint removers and electric lint removers, cleaning and exfoliant brushes for the face and the body, pitchers, carafes, filters inserts for pitchers and carafes, ironing boards, citrus-fruit squeezers, non-electric blenders, non-electric deep fryers, aerosol dispensers not for medical use

93.

LAICA

      
Application Number 123929200
Status Registered
Filing Date 2004-12-01
Registration Date 2007-10-25
Owner LAICA s.p.a. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

(1) Weighing and measuring apparatus and instruments, namely kitchen scales, personal scales, baby scales, pressure gauges. (2) Thermometers for medical use. (3) Water filtering pitchers or carafes for domestic use.

94.

SKY

      
Application Number 123475000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2004-10-22
Registration Date 2007-10-25
Owner LAICA s.p.a. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

(1) Water filtering pitchers. (2) Water filters for domestic use; non-electric filtering mechanisms for use with decanters (3) Carafes. (4) Decanters.

95.

LAICA

      
Application Number 745578
Status Registered
Filing Date 2000-09-28
Registration Date 2000-09-28
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery

Goods & Services

Cocoa, cocoa extracts, chocolate, products based on cocoa and chocolate, confectionery, pastry, chocolate and confectionery for Christmas tree decorations, chocolate eggs, pralines, also filled with liquids, marzipan and substitutes thereof, chewing gum.

96.

LAICA

      
Application Number 001634583
Status Registered
Filing Date 2000-05-02
Registration Date 2001-05-23
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
  • 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery

Goods & Services

Jellies, jams, compotes; milk products. Cocoa, cocoa extracts, chocolate; cocoa and chocolate-based products; confectionery, pastry products; chocolates and confectionery for decorating Christmas trees; chocolate eggs; pralines, pralines filled with liquids; almond paste, almond paste substitutes; chewing-gum.

97.

LAICA

      
Application Number 000817072
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-05-06
Registration Date 2000-12-04
Owner LAICA S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Mixers, washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners. Scales, electric flat irons, alarms, anti-theft warning apparatus. Water filtering apparatus, refrigerating machines, extractor hoods for kitchen, kitchen ranges, ovens, electric deep fryers, hair driers, humidifiers, steam generators, fans. Clocks and watches, alarm-clocks. Ironing boards, filters for household purposes, household or kitchen utensils and containers; fruit presses, mixing machines, deep fryers (all non-electric).