The present disclosure relates to a preparatory element suitable for becoming a reinforcement ring for capsules for obtaining beverages, such as coffee, the preparatory element comprising a side wall extending around an axis y and having a first extremity and a second extremity; a flat surface, protruding from the side wall at the first extremity; and a reinforcement surface at the second extremity, where the reinforcement surface is configured to open symmetrically with respect to the axis y, so as to obtain a plurality of elements extending from the second extremity.
A one-way relief valve for hermetically sealed packages is disclosed, wherein said valve comprises a valve body (100) made of a lower support surface (102) provided with vent holes (101) and a flexible membrane (110) associated with said lower support surface (102) that is capable of switching between a configuration in which the valve is closed and a configuration in which the valve is open. Said membrane (110) is characterised in that it is coloured, in order to facilitate visual inspection by the operator or the machine during the assembly of the valve and/or the production of hermetically sealed packages provided with the valve.
A reinforcement ring for capsules for obtaining beverages, for example coffee, comprising a side wall and a flat surface, preferably having a uniform thickness, protruding from the side wall. The reinforcement ring is characterized in that the side wall comprises a groove at the extremity opposite the flat surface, so as to reduce the thickness of the side wall at the extremity and to reduce the total amount of material used to produce the reinforcement ring. The reinforcement ring can be used to reinforce the body of a capsule for obtaining beverages for example made of a filtering material. A machine for welding the reinforcement ring to the capsule body and to a system for producing beverages comprising a container into which the capsule with the reinforcement ring is inserted during the step of supplying pressurized water.
The present disclosure relates to a reinforcement ring for capsules for obtaining beverages, for example coffee, comprising a side wall and a flat surface, preferably having a uniform thickness, protruding from the side wall. The reinforcement ring is characterized in that the side wall comprises a groove at the extremity opposite the flat surface, so as to reduce the thickness of the side wall at said extremity and to reduce the total amount of material used to produce the ring. Said reinforcement ring can be used to reinforce the body of a capsule for obtaining beverages for example made of a filtering material. The present disclosure also refers to the machine for welding said reinforcement ring to the capsule body and to a system for producing beverages comprising a container into which the capsule with said reinforcement ring is inserted during the step of supplying pressurized water.
A machine and method for arranging objects comprising a first end with a protruding edge and a second end, on the opposite side of the protruding edge, in an alternate manner along single file rows. A guide guides objects in a single file row to a separator for receiving and separating the objects into a first and a second group and for alternately feeding the first and the second group to a collector and dropping device configured for rotating the objects of the first group and the second group according to a predetermined orientation and for stacking the objects one above the other in an alternate manner along single file rows.
B65G 57/081 - Stacking of articles by adding to the top of the stack articles being tilted or inverted prior to depositing alternate articles being inverted
B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
B65G 47/68 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B65G 57/03 - Stacking of articles by adding to the top of the stack from above
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MACHINE AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING OBJECTS IN AN ALTERNATE MANNER ALONG SINGLE FILE ROWS
The present invention describes a machine (M) for arranging objects (T) comprising a first end (Te) with a protruding edge (Tb) and a second end (Tf), on the opposite side of the protruding edge (Tb), in an alternate manner along single file rows (F). The machine comprises guiding means (10) for guiding said objects (T) in an single file row; separating means (20) for receiving and separating said objects (T) into a first and a second group and for alternately feeding the first and the second group; and collecting and dropping means (30) configured for rotating the objects (T) of the first and the second group according to a predetermined orientation and for stacking them one above the other in an alternate manner along single file rows. The present invention further describes the corresponding method.
A one-way relief valve for hermetically sealed packages is disclosed, wherein said valve comprises a valve body (100) made of a lower support surface (102) provided with vent holes (101) and a flexible membrane (110) associated with said lower support surface (102) that is capable of switching between a configuration in which the valve is closed and a configuration in which the valve is open. Said membrane (110) is characterised in that it is coloured, in order to facilitate visual inspection by the operator or the machine during the assembly of the valve and/or the production of hermetically sealed packages provided with the valve.
A one-way relief valve for hermetically sealed packages is disclosed, wherein said valve comprises a valve body (100) made of a lower support surface (102) provided with vent holes (101) and a flexible membrane (110) associated with said lower support surface (102) that is capable of switching between a configuration in which the valve is closed and a configuration in which the valve is open. Said membrane (110) is characterised in that it is coloured, in order to facilitate visual inspection by the operator or the machine during the assembly of the valve and/or the production of hermetically sealed packages provided with the valve.
A transport system for transporting capsules within a machine for preparing capsules for producing capsules. Housings, wherein each housing is configured to house a capsule for producing beverages, and wherein the housings comprise at least a first housing for holding a first capsule and a second housing for holding a second capsule, wherein the second capsule is different in size and/or shape from the first capsule. Seats are configured to receive one of the housings with each seat configured to receive either the first housing or the second housing. An extractor extracts the first housing from a seat in which it is received. An insertor inserts the second housing into the seat. A machine for preparing capsules for producing beverages in which such a transport system is implemented is also presented.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriers; Endless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/00 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriers; Endless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface
B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
B65G 17/46 - Means for holding or retaining the loads in fixed position on the load-carriers, e.g. magnetic
B65G 17/36 - Individual load-carriers having concave surfaces, e.g. buckets
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 47/02 - 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 with means for heating the material prior to forming
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CAPSULES TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HOUSINGS
A transport system for transporting capsules within a machine for preparing capsules for producing capsules is disclosed, comprising: a plurality of housings, wherein each housing is configured to house a capsule for producing beverages, and wherein the plurality of housings comprises at least a first housing for holding a first capsule and a second housing for holding a second capsule, wherein the second capsule is different in size and/or shape from the first capsule; a plurality of seats, wherein each seat is configured to receive one of the housings, in particular each seat is configured to receive both the first housing and the second housing; extraction means for extracting the first housing from a seat in which it is received; insertion means for inserting the second housing into the seat. A machine for preparing capsules for producing beverages in which such a transport system is implemented is also presented.
A capsule (100) for preparing a beverage is described, comprising: a containment volume (110) comprising a side wall (111) and an upper closing portion (112) which are configured so as to house a product in said containment volume (110); a projecting edge (120) configured so as to project from the lower end of said containment volume (110) along a direction that is perpendicular with respect to the axis (Ax1) of said capsule (100), wherein said projecting edge (120) comprises an upper surface (121) facing the upper closing portion of said containment volume (110); said upper surface (121) of said projecting edge (120) comprises a spiral-shaped ridge (122) which winds about the axis (Ax1) of the capsule, performing a plurality of revolutions.
A capsule (100) for preparing a beverage is described, comprising: a containment volume (110) comprising a side wall (111) and an upper closing portion (112) which are configured so as to house a product in said containment volume (110); a projecting edge (120) configured so as to project from the lower end of said containment volume (110) along a direction that is perpendicular with respect to the axis (Ax1) of said capsule (100), wherein said projecting edge (120) comprises an upper surface (121) facing the upper closing portion of said containment volume (110); said upper surface (121) of said projecting edge (120) comprises a spiral-shaped ridge (122) which winds about the axis (Ax1) of the capsule, performing a plurality of revolutions.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
coffee capsules, empty, for electric coffee machines; empty coffee capsules for use with electric coffee machines comprised primarily of filter paper; reusable capsules sold empty for use with electric coffee machines for making beverages, namely coffee, infusions, tea and water soluble food, namely, chocolate, flavoured chocolate, cacao, milk, cappucino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth sheets, bags and small bags of paper, cardboard or plastic for wrapping and packing, wrapping paper, and containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of paper and cardboard, and plastic film for packaging; packaging containers of filter paper plastic shipping boxes; packing containers of plastic material nonmetallic capsules, filled, containing water soluble broth for brewing nonmetallic capsules, filled, containing coffee, herbal infusions, tea and water soluble food, namely, chocolate, flavoured chocolate, cacao powder, milk powder, cappucino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, and water soluble tea for brewing
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Coffee capsules, empty, for electric coffee machines
(2) Capsules primarily consisting of filter materials [paper]; empty coffee capsules primarily consisting of filter paper; sheets, boxes, bags and small bags of paper, cardboard or plastic for wrapping and packing, wrapping paper, packs and containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of paper and cardboard, plastic materials and plastic film for packaging (non included in other classes); packs for vacuum and nonvacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material; packaging containers of filter paper
(3) Capsules (non metallic) for making beverages, mainly coffee, infusions, tea and water soluble food, namely chocolate, flavoured chocolate, cacao, milk, cappucino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barely tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Coffee capsules, empty, for electric coffee machines. Capsules primarily consisting of filter materials [paper]; empty coffee capsules primarily consisting of filter paper; sheets, boxes, bags and small bags of paper, cardboard or plastic for wrapping and packaging, wrapping paper, packs and containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of paper and cardboard, plastic materials and plastic film for packaging (non included in other classes); packs for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material; packaging containers of filter paper. Capsules (non metallic) for making beverages, mainly coffee, infusions, tea and water soluble food, namely chocolate, flavoured chocolate, cacao, milk, cappucino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barely tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth.
Described are a method and a system for the production of beverages by means of a capsule (C1, C2, C3, C4) and a container (A) adapted to house the capsule during the production. The capsule comprises a reinforcement ring (102, 202, 302, 402) which comprises a side wall (103, 203, 303, 403) and a ledge (104, 204, 304, 404) protruding from the side wall. A seal is provided between at least a portion of the side wall of the reinforcement ring and at least a portion of the inner surface (17) of the side wall (5) of the container so as to avoid the leak of the beverage from the interface between the reinforcement ring and the container.
A47J 31/34 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
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
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
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 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
Described are a method and a system for the production of beverages by means of a capsule and a container adapted to house the capsule during the production. The capsule comprises a reinforcement ring which comprises a side wall and a ledge protruding from the side wall. A seal is provided between at least a portion of the side wall of the reinforcement ring and at least a portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container so as to avoid the leak of the beverage from the interface between the reinforcement ring and the container.
A thermoforming machine and a thermoforming method are provided, in particular for producing capsules for obtaining beverages. The capsules (C) are produced from a film (F) of thermoformable material by thermoforming one or more predefined portions (X) of the film. The one or more predefined portions (X) of the film of thermoformable material are pre-heated, i.e. they are heated before being subjected to thermoforming so as to minimize the probability that the film of thermoformable material tears or breaks during thermoforming or after thermoforming.
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B29C 51/22 - Thermoforming apparatus having movable moulds or mould parts rotatable about an axis
B65B 47/02 - 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 with means for heating the material prior to forming
A system for producing beverages comprising a capsule fixed to a reinforcement element, for example a reinforcement ring or a container that encloses the capsule, and a method for producing such a system for obtaining beverages. The reinforcement element comprises an upper annular edge to which the lid of the capsule is fixed. There is no filtering thermoformable material of the capsule between the upper annular edge and the lid of the capsule.
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 1/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
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 47/02 - 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 with means for heating the material prior to forming
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SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING BEVERAGES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
A system for producing beverages comprising a capsule fixed to a reinforcement element, for example a reinforcement ring or a container that encloses the capsule, and a method for producing such a system for obtaining beverages are described. The reinforcement element comprises an upper annular edge to which the lid of the capsule is fixed. According to the present invention, there is no filtering thermoformable material of the capsule between the upper annular edge and the lid of the capsule.
The present invention provides a reinforcement ring (10) for capsules for obtaining beverages, for example espresso coffee, comprising a side wall (1) and a flat surface, preferably having a uniform thickness (2), protruding from the side wall (1), wherein the side wall (1) and the protruding flat surface (2) are made in a single body and wherein the side wall (1) comprises reduced thickness areas (3), so as to reduce the total amount of material used for the production of the ring. A capsule for obtaining beverages comprising such a reinforcement ring (10) is also provided.
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 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags - Details
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
Capsule (1) for obtaining infusions such as espresso, herbal teas or beverages from water- soluble products equipped with a film (2) of flexible material is welded in the bottom (8) of the capsule in two areas (5) and (6) that are distinct and enclosed inside one another, the inner welding (5) being weaker than the outer welding (6), so that under the action of the internal pressure of the capsule when it is dispensed, the liquid comes out from the lower openings (7) of the capsule, forces the weak welding (5) and comes out from the openings (4) in the film or from the openings (14) of the bottom.
A thermoforming machine and a thermoforming method are provided, in particular for producing capsules for obtaining beverages. The capsules (C) are produced from a film (F) of thermoformable material by thermoforming one or more predefined portions (X) of the film. The one or more predefined portions (X) of the film of thermoformable material are pre-heated, i.e. they are heated before being subjected to thermoforming so as to minimize the probability that the film of thermoformable material tears or breaks during thermoforming or after thermoforming.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
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MACHINE FOR THERMOFORMING AND METHOD FOR THERMOFORMING
A thermoforming machine and a thermoforming method are provided, in particular for producing capsules for obtaining beverages. The capsules (C) are produced from a film (F) of thermoformable material by thermoforming one or more predefined portions (X) of the film. The one or more predefined portions (X) of the film of thermoformable material are pre-heated, i.e. they are heated before being subjected to thermoforming so as to minimize the probability that the film of thermoformable material tears or breaks during thermoforming or after thermoforming.
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
Industrial machines for manufacturing and/or filling non-metal capsules used with appliances and machines that make beverages, namely, coffee, infusions, tea and water-soluble food, namely, chocolate, flavored chocolate, cacao, milk, cappuccino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth
34.
Method for the production of beverages by means of capsules
A method is provided for the production of beverages by means of a capsule comprising a side wall (5), an entry surface (6) for the entrance of water under pressure into the capsule (1), the side wall (5) and the entry surface (6) forming the containment volume (V) for containing the infusion or soluble product (P), and the entry surface (6) comprising one or more reduced thickness areas (3), wherein the method comprises the following steps: pushing the entry surface (6) of the capsule (1) using pushing means (S) and injecting a flux of water under pressure so as to open the one or more reduced thickness areas (3) of the entry surface (6) so as to allow the water under pressure to enter the capsule (1).
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
35.
THERMOFORMABLE CAPSULE WITH HOLES WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PEELABLE FILM AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A THERMOFORMABLE CAPSULE WITH HOLES WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PEELABLE FILM
A capsule (1) is provided made from thermoformable material for the production of beverages of the type expressed comprising a capsule body (2) comprising a bottom (4) and a side wall (5) that define the containing volume (V) of the soluble and/or infusion product (P) for the production of the beverage; the capsule body (2) comprising a thermoformable material; the capsule (1) being such that the bottom (4) of the capsule body (2) comprises two or more holes (6), preferably a number greater than ten, hermetically sealed by a peelable film (3) on the outer side of the containing volume (V) of the capsule (1); the peelable film (3) being adapted for being removed before the use of the capsule (1) for the production of the beverage. A method for the production of a capsule (1) is also provided.
The present invention provides a reinforcement ring (10) for capsules for obtaining beverages, for example espresso coffee, comprising a side wall (1) and a flat surface, preferably having a uniform thickness (2), protruding from the side wall (1), wherein the side wall (1) and the protruding flat surface (2) are made in a single body and wherein the side wall (1) comprises reduced thickness areas (3), so as to reduce the total amount of material used for the production of the ring. A capsule for obtaining beverages comprising such a reinforcement ring (10) is also provided.
A method is provided for the production of beverages by means of a capsule comprising a side wall (5), an entry surface (6) for the entrance of water under pressure into the capsule (1), the side wall (5) and the entry surface (6) forming the containment volume (V) for containing the infusion or soluble product (P), and the entry surface (6) comprising one or more reduced thickness areas (3), wherein the method comprises the following steps: pushing the entry surface (6) of the capsule (1) using pushing means (S) and injecting a flux of water under pressure so as to open the one or more reduced thickness areas (3) of the entry surface (6) so as to allow the water under pressure to enter the capsule (1).
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
43.
METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BEVERAGES BY MEANS OF CAPSULES
A method is provided for the production of beverages by means of a capsule comprising a side wall (5), an entry surface (6) for the entrance of water under pressure into the capsule (1), the side wall (5) and the entry surface (6) forming the containment volume (V) for containing the infusion or soluble product (P), and the entry surface (6) comprising one or more reduced thickness areas (3), wherein the method comprises the following steps: pushing the entry surface (6) of the capsule (1) using pushing means (S) and injecting a flux of water under pressure so as to open the one or more reduced thickness areas (3) of the entry surface (6) so as to allow the water under pressure to enter the capsule (1).
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
44.
PRESSURE RELIEF ONE-WAY VALVE, HERMETIC CONTAINER AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE A PRESSURE RELIEF ONE-WAY VALVE
The present invention relates to pressure relief one-way valves for hermetic packaging, A pressure relief one-way valve for hermetic packaging is provided, comprising a valve body (A), a valve cap (B) and a valve membrane (C), wherein the valve body (A) comprises a base (13) comprising a sealing seat (11) for the valve membrane (C) and one or more holes (6) adapted to let the gas flow through the valve (1), wherein the valve cap (B) is housed in the valve body (A) and comprises a pressure relief one-way opening (4) wherein the valve membrane (C) is flexible and is placed between the valve body (A) and the valve cap (B) in the sealing seat (11). The pressure relief one-way valve is such that the valve cap (B) comprises a first rib (2) placed laterally with respect to the pressure relief opening (4) in order to keep the valve membrane (C) in the sealing seat (11) so that the valve membrane (C) can lift, during the pressure relief operation, only on one side and so that the portion of the valve membrane (C) free to lift has a length (L, L') equal to or less than the distance between the first rib (2) and the non-fixed end (12) of the valve membrane (C). A hermetic container and a method for manufacturing a pressure relief one-way valve (1) are also shown.
A capsule (1) for obtaining beverages is shown, comprising a side wall (5) and an entry surface (6) for the entrance of water under pressure into the capsule (1), wherein the side wall (5) and the entry surface (6) form the containment volume (V) for containing the infusion product (P). The entry surface (6) comprises one or more reduced thickness areas (3) so that, letting water under pressure flow against the entry surface (6), the one or more reduced thickness areas (3) open, so as to allow water under pressure to enter the capsule (1). The capsule (1) may further comprise one or more strengthening ribs (4) provided on the entry surface (6) so as to strengthen the entry surface (6) and simplify the opening of the reduced thickness areas (3) when water under pressure flows against the entry surface (6). A method for the production of beverages is also shown, comprising the following step: flow of water under pressure against the entry surface (6) of the capsule (1) so as to open the reduced thickness areas (3) of the entry surface (6) so as to allow the water under pressure to enter the capsule (1).
A capsule (1) for obtaining beverages is shown, comprising a side wall (5) and an entry surface (6) for the entrance of water under pressure into the capsule (1), wherein the side wall (5) and the entry surface (6) form the containment volume (V) for containing the infusion product (P). The entry surface (6) comprises one or more reduced thickness areas (3) so that, letting water under pressure flow against the entry surface (6), the one or more reduced thickness areas (3) open, so as to allow water under pressure to enter the capsule (1). The capsule (1) may further comprise one or more strengthening ribs (4) provided on the entry surface (6) so as to strengthen the entry surface (6) and simplify the opening of the reduced thickness areas (3) when water under pressure flows against the entry surface (6). A method for the production of beverages is also shown, comprising the following step: flow of water under pressure against the entry surface (6) of the capsule (1) so as to open the reduced thickness areas (3) of the entry surface (6) so as to allow the water under pressure to enter the capsule (1).
A capsule (1) for obtaining beverages is shown, comprising a side wall (5) and an entry surface (6) for the entrance of water under pressure into the capsule (1), wherein the side wall (5) and the entry surface (6) form the containment volume (V) for containing the infusion product (P). The entry surface (6) comprises one or more reduced thickness areas (3) so that, letting water under pressure flow against the entry surface (6), the one or more reduced thickness areas (3) open, so as to allow water under pressure to enter the capsule (1). The capsule (1) may further comprise one or more strengthening ribs (4) provided on the entry surface (6) so as to strengthen the entry surface (6) and simplify the opening of the reduced thickness areas (3) when water under pressure flows against the entry surface (6). A method for the production of beverages is also shown, comprising the following step: flow of water under pressure against the entry surface (6) of the capsule (1) so as to open the reduced thickness areas (3) of the entry surface (6) so as to allow the water under pressure to enter the capsule (1).
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Machines for producing and/or filling capsules for making beverages, namely coffee, infusions, tea and water-soluble food, namely chocolate, flavored chocolate, cacao, milk, cappuccino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth. Capsules (non-metallic) for making beverages, namely coffee, infusions, tea and water soluble food, namely chocolate, flavored chocolate, cacao, milk, cappuccino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth. Water-soluble food, namely milk, water soluble broth. Coffee, infusions, tea, water-soluble food, namely chocolate, flavored chocolate, cacao, cappuccino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea.
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Machines for producing and/or filling capsules for making beverages, namely coffee, infusions, tea and water-soluble food, namely chocolate, flavored chocolate, cacao, milk, cappuccino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth. Capsules (non-metallic) for making beverages, namely coffee, infusions, tea and water soluble food, namely chocolate, flavored chocolate, cacao, milk, cappuccino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea, water soluble broth. Water-soluble food, namely milk, water soluble broth. Coffee, infusions, tea, water-soluble food, namely chocolate, flavored chocolate, cacao, cappuccino, water soluble coffee, water soluble barley tea, water soluble tea.
56.
Flat-rimmed container for beverage-making products
The present invention relates to a capsule (1) for obtaining infusions, such as espresso, or beverages from water-soluble products, comprising an internal out flow duct (3) and being adapted to be hermetically sealed by means of a sealing element (10), wherein, by injecting water under pressure into the capsule (1), the sealing element (10) is lifted becoming detached from the top (7) of the internal out flow duct, opening the internal through hole (4) of the internal out flow duct (3) so that the infusion or beverage flows outwards through the internal through hole (4). Moreover, the present invention relates to a machine (17) for using capsules (1) according to the present invention and comprising housing means for housing at least one capsule during the dispensing phase and injection means (11) for injecting water under pressure into the capsule through the sidewall (2) of the capsule so as to obtain an infusion or beverage flowing out from the capsule through the internal through hole of the capsule.
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
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
61.
FILTERING AND PERMEABLE CONTAINER FOR SUBSTANCES SUITABLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES
Filtering and permeable container for substances (6) suitable for the preparation of beverages, the container being made by means of thermoforming starting from a flat strip (1) of permeable, filtering and thermoformable material, wherein the body (2) of the container comprises longitudinal stiffening ribs (4) wherein the length of the ribs (4) is variable along the surface of the body (2). The container can be adapted to contain water-soluble products or coffee, tea, herbal tea, or similar substances adapted to obtain hot or cold beverages.
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
B65D 85/808 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ for immersion in the liquid, e.g. tea bags
B65D 85/812 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ for immersion in the liquid, e.g. tea bags with features facilitating their suspension
62.
DEVICE FOR EQUISPACED CONVEYING OF OBJECTS INTO A PACKAGING MACHINE
Device for equispaced conveying of objects, irrespective of how they are fed CHARACTERISED IN THAT it comprises one or two rotating feed screws (E) for conveying the objects in transit (C) so that they are spaced evenly apart. The vertical feed screws are inserted inside the forming tube (F) of a vertical packaging machine and are endowed with an intermittent or continuous rotational movement so as to convey the objects (C) into said forming tube (F) in an equispaced manner and release them in proximity to the transverse grippers (T) of the resulting sealed pouches (B). The feed screws have an axial hole (G) for delivering a flow of inert gas into the forming tube (F) of the vertical packaging machine during the packaging of the objects (C) in sealed pouches (B).
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 35/26 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by rotary conveyors
B65B 39/00 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
B65G 33/04 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for articles conveyed between a single screw and guiding means
B65G 33/06 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for articles conveyed and guided by parallel screws
63.
Combined device to feed and compact preset doses of ground coffee or other similar substances
A combined device to feed and compact preset doses of ground coffee or other similar substances includes the combination of two operating devices, the first operating device including a measuring screw in an upright position, the second operating device including a compacting piston in an oblique position that is arranged perpendicular to concavities which are geometrically congruent with the morphology of the doses to be compacted inside dies located on a polygonal conveyer.
Machine for packaging in capsules, also in a vacuum and/or in a controlled atmosphere, characterized by the fact that a cylindrical wheel (G) with horizontal axis (R), peripherally provided with rows (S) of cavities (A), parallel to said axis (R) and angularly equally distanced by the step (P), preset to be interchangeably equipped with moulds (F,- F') having different formats and geometrically congruent to the format of the capsules to be used (C; C).
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
B65B 43/60 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation rotatable
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MACHINE FOR PACKAGING IN CAPSULES, ALSO IN A VACUUM AND/OR IN A CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE
Machine for packaging in capsules, also in a vacuum and/or in a controlled atmosphere, characterized by the fact that a cylindrical wheel (G) with horizontal axis (R), peripherally provided with rows (S) of cavities (A), parallel to said axis (R) and angularly equally distanced by the step (P), preset to be interchangeably equipped with moulds (F,- F') having different formats and geometrically congruent to the format of the capsules to be used (C; C).
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 43/60 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation rotatable
B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
66.
MACHINE FOR FILLING ENVELOPES OR BAGS ALSO IN CONTROLLED ATPOSPHERE
A machine for filling bags or envelopes, also under controlled atmosphere, consisting of a prismatic wheel (G), having polygonal shape and provided on each side with at least a couple of opposite prehensile equipments (M), whose mutual horizontal distance can be regulated to handle bags or envelopes having different dimensions.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
B65B 43/50 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using rotary tables or turrets
B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
B65B 43/16 - Feeding individual bags or carton blanks from piles or magazines by grippers
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MACHINE FOR FILLING ENVELOPES OR BAGS ALSO IN CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE
A machine for filling bags or envelopes, also under controlled atmosphere, consisting of a prismatic wheel (G), having polygonal shape and provided on each side with at least a couple of opposite prehensile equipments (M), whose mutual horizontal distance can be regulated to handle bags or envelopes having different dimensions.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
B65B 43/50 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using rotary tables or turrets
B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
B65B 43/16 - Feeding individual bags or carton blanks from piles or magazines by grippers
A unidirectional relief valve of flat kind to be applied inside hermetic containers, characterized by the fact that the cap (2), which is of circular shape and has a central hole (3), has a symmetric structure, and on both faces are present identical ribs (5), allowing such identity and symmetry to insert the cap (2) inside the valve body (13) without the need to pre-orient it.
A capsule containing hydro-soluble (4) or infusion products (4') to obtain hot beverages characterized by the fact that the bottom wall (6) presents holes (7) especially dimensioned to allow the outflow of the process liquid and it is sealed from the outside through a film (F) removable only at the time of usage.
A device for espresso-like infusions characterized by a structure (S) provided with programmable mechanisms to heat up, distribute and inject water into the infusion process, and equipped with a triplet of operating elements (1, 2, 3).
Filtering package for infusion products including a thin cylindrical structure (1) at whose ends are firmly attached filtering diaphragms (2;2') that make the resulting body of package (3), containing the infusion product, underformable.
Improvements to capsules and machines for the making of infuses such as espresso coffee characterized by the fact that the capsule (I)5 hermetically sealed by the lid (6), internally includes a distance wheel (5; 5’; 5’’) equipped with a filter paper disc (3; 3’; 3’’) and it can be used with closable machines (11; 12) and (11’; 12’) provided with devices (16) for the steam injection (17) and with simple punching devices ( 13, 13’, 13’’, 13’’’, 13’’’’) to allow the pouring out of the infuse( 18 ) , such as espresso coffee, from the capsule (1).
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Machines for packaging foodstuffs. Sheets, boxes, bags and small bags of paper, cardboard or plastic for wrapping and packaging, wrapping paper, packs and containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of paper and cardboard, plastic materials and plastic film for packaging (not included in other classes); packs for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material. Containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material.
