36 results about "Espresso" patented technology

A beverage brewing system works with a pod to brew low, medium and high pressure beverages in hot and / or cold format such as coffee and espresso served hot or over ice. The beverage ingredient may be packed within a filter which is enclosed by a container to hermetically seal the filter. The filter has a predetermined number and sized holes to control the pressure within the filter to brew low, medium, and high pressure beverages. The filter is releasably sealed to the container where separating the filter from the container forms a gap to allow the beverage formed within the pod to drain via the gap and directly pour into a mug.

An espresso machine steam docking unit which can be connected to a milk steaming pitcher (1). The steam unit includes a steam inlet (10), a steam outlet (7) which can be pressed, by means of an activation lever (19) that can be swung out of a rest position into an operating position, against a steam inlet opening (2) of a milk steaming pitcher (1), a valve (12) which is connected to the steam inlet (10) and the steam outlet (7) and which can be activated by the activation lever (19). In addition, a switching contact (21), which is activated by the activation lever (19) to activate a steam generator in the espresso machine when the activation lever is in operating position, is provided. In addition, a steam release line (18) is provided and is connected by means of the activation lever (19) through the valve (12) to the steam inlet (10) and the steam outlet (7).

The invention provides a portable espresso machine which comprises a water storage cavity used to store hot water, a coffee powder storage cavity used to store coffee, a piston used as a pressure output device and a lever handle used to control motion of the piston. The portable espresso machine provided by the invention is characterized in that the lever handle is used to control the piston to move in the water storage cavity, so that a high pressure is formed in water storage space of the compressed water storage cavity and the coffee powder storage cavity; and a liquid in the water storage cavity is pressed to the coffee powder storage cavity, so that coffee powder in the coffee powder storage cavity can be made into espresso in the high-pressure environment. The portable espresso machine provided by the invention is characterized in that the espresso can be made quickly, easily and efficiently by the machine; and the handle lever is taken as the manual power output device, so that operations become more convenient and effort-saving. The machine provided by the invention has the advantages that the structure is simple; the machine can be carried easily; and a user can make the espresso conveniently at any time.

A device for wetting a dose of ground coffee in coffee machines, such as espresso machines, particularly but without limitation professional espresso making machines is disclosed. The device includes a source of pressurized water, at least one beverage dispenser unit, a filter holder removably coupled to said dispenser, a water heater placed on the dispenser unit, a water supply system connecting said source of pressurized water with said heater, and a dispensing conduit connecting the heater with the dispenser unit. The device also includes a dispensing valve device inserted in said dispensing conduit for closing and opening the conduit and for feeding heated water to the filter holder and cause it to spread into the dose of ground coffee contained in the filter holder, as well as an electronic control and programming unit connected at least with said source of pressurized water, with said heater and with said dispensing valve device.

Capsule magazine unit having a holding device for capsule magazine unit, into which the capsule magazine unit (1) can be releasably inserted, in particular of an espresso machine, the capsule magazine unit (1) comprising at least one essentially vertical capsule magazine tube (2 to 7) which is suitable for holding coffee capsules (12 to 14) stacked one above another and has a lateral capsule removal opening (8) at the bottom, characterized by a locking ring (15) which is arranged around the capsule magazine unit (1) and can be displaced essentially vertically with respect to the capsule magazine unit (1), and by at least one locking-ring lifting element (16, 16a) on the holding device (9) for the capsule magazine unit, the said lifting element being suitable for acting on the locking ring (15).

A method and a device for cleaning espresso machines, wherein the device (10) comprises at least one annular or hollow-cylindrical bristle carrier element, wherein at least one groove-bristle element (18) for cleaning a portafilter groove (66) is arranged on an end face or lateral surface of the bristle carrier element, wherein the at least one groove-bristle element (18) projects from the end face or lateral surface, wherein at least a partial section of the at least one groove-bristle element (18) projects in the radial direction, and / or at least a partial section of the groove-bristle element (18) is concavely curved and / or in that at least one bristle element (17) is arranged on an inner lateral surface of the annular or hollow-cylindrical bristle carrier element.

A portafilter apparatus for an espresso machine, the apparatus comprising: a metal head that is attachable to a group head of the espresso machine, the head defines a coffee grounds compartment for containing a quantity of ground coffee; and a perforated movable floor within the head; the floor forms a filter and defines the base of the coffee grounds compartment, the floor is vertically movable with respect to the head to adjust a volume of the coffee grounds compartment.

A bottom fillable espresso cartridge base and apparatus and method for filling and plugging the bottom of the espresso cartridge base. The espresso cartridge base includes an open bottom and a press in bottom plug. The top of the espresso cartridge may be sealed by a foil lid or the like, or be open and an adhesive attachable lid may be included for attachment by a user. A first method utilizes a hand held multi-function tool including a cartridge holder with a holder lid to capture the espresso cartridge, and a bottom tamper and plug seating arm. A second method utilizes a stationary base residing on a flat surface, a cartridge holder to retain cartridges on the base, and individual tools to fill and tamp brewing material in the cartridge, and to attach the bottom plug to the cartridge.

A bottom fillable espresso cartridge base and apparatus and method for filling and plugging the bottom of the espresso cartridge base. The espresso cartridge base includes an open bottom and a press in bottom plug. The top of the espresso cartridge may be sealed by a foil lid or the like, or be open and an adhesive attachable lid may be included for attachment by a user. A first method utilizes a hand held multi-function tool including a cartridge holder with a holder lid to capture the espresso cartridge, and a bottom tamper and plug seating arm. A second method utilizes a stationary base residing on a flat surface, a cartridge holder to retain cartridges on the base, and individual tools to fill and tamp brewing material in the cartridge, and to attach the bottom plug to the cartridge.

The present invention discloses a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as for example espresso type coffee, comprising a machine casing (2) that presents at least one first access element (21) on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there are the fluid pressurization means (5), preferentially also a second element access (22) also on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there is provided a milk frothing device (9), thereby enabling its removal for periodic cleaning in ergonomic manner.

An espresso brewing system to dynamically control the flow rate of water during pre-infusion and extraction to improvement shot consistency. Simple user controls create a programmatic “brewing environment” which allows shots to be very repeatable and shared, allowing shots to be reproduced on other machines with this system.

A filtering device for an espresso maker includes a coffee powder basket and a filtering mechanism. The coffee powder basket includes a coffee powder receiving section for receiving coffee powders and a compartment below the coffee powder receiving section. The compartment includes an outlet for guiding coffee out of the coffee powder basket. The filtering mechanism includes a filtering plate and a swirl-creating device for creating swirl. Coffee passing through meshes of the filtering plate flows through the swirl-creating device and forms swirl to provide an atomized diffusion effect, allowing the coffee to encompass air and thus form coffee foams.

A method and a device for cleaning espresso machines, wherein the device (10) comprises at least one annular or hollow-cylindrical bristle carrier element, wherein at least one groove-bristle element (18) for cleaning a portafilter groove (66) is arranged on an end face or lateral surface of the bristle carrier element, wherein the at least one groove-bristle element (18) projects from the end face or lateral surface, wherein at least a partial section of the at least one groove-bristle element (18) projects in the radial direction, and / or at least a partial section of the groove-bristle element (18) is concavely curved and / or in that at least one bristle element (17) is arranged on an inner lateral surface of the annular or hollow-cylindrical bristle carrier element.

A brewing device includes: a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system coupled to the handle to selectively position the source of compressed fluid. In fluid communication with the brewing system.

The present invention discloses a device (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso, etc., by extracting individual parts (2) of corresponding edible substances, wherein said device (1) comprises a device configured to obtain The portion acquisition mechanism (3) and beverage discharge member (5) of said single portion (2) of edible substance, and are advantageously configured so as to simplify the actuation of the corresponding portion acquisition mechanism (3), and can be portable, for example in a It can be operated in the form of a compact container device, or transported along a given route autonomously with respect to an external source of energy, for example in the form of a backpack or a trolley. The invention also discloses a method for dispensing beverages using the beverage preparation device.

Systems to allow temperature control more precise and accurate than the current state of the art for consumer products that heat liquids such as, without limitation, coffee makers, tea makers, electric kettles and espresso machines. One feature of such systems may include the ability to calibrate the system with reference to a known temperature point. Another feature of such system may allow reduction in the rate of water heating to allow the temperature of the water to approach a target temperature in a gradual manner.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to espresso makers that brew beverages without power. The machines are designed to work under manual power, delivering hot water to the brew portion of the machine from an integrated hot water source. The machines may be mounted on aircraft trolleys for seat-side coffee and / or espresso service.

According to a method for preparing and dispensing milk foam a drink made of powdered milk of self-dissolving drink preparation powder, improved milk foam not directly consumed from a preparation vessel (6) is intended to be foamed easily. To this end, at least one hot water stream (2a) is applied to the milk powder or drink preparation powder in the above open or opened preparation vessel (6), in particular a foaming vessel, said hot water stream flowing out of a hot water channel under hot water pressure. The preparation vessel (6) is fixed. The milk foam (22) or drink so prepared in the preparation vessel automatically flows, i.e. merely by way of the effect of the hot water stream and the force of gravity, from the preparation vessel (6) through a laterally and / or downwardly led discharge of the preparation vessel or through an outlet spout to a collection vessel (4), preferably a cup or a glass.

An espresso machine is provided that utilizes a mechanical valve in addition to a flow meter. This results in a low-cost espresso machine while delivering a measured volume of water for the espresso pour. The mechanical valve facilitates a machine with both selectable espresso pour and steam and / or hot water outlets. In this embodiment, the espresso machine utilizes a shared pump and water heater(e.g., a thermoblock, boiler or similar) for multiple functions and / or through different outlets. For example, water from the reservoir may be sent through the flow meter to the pump, then to the water heater, and eventually to either the grouphead or steam wand, or to a pressure release.

The invention discloses an extraction device (1) suitable for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso, by mixing a pressurized flow with an edible substance (2). The extraction device (1) comprises a force transmission device (3), an injection device (4) with lateral package supports (41), a collector device (5) with a collector chamber (51) and a structural device (6) wherein the collector chamber (51) is designed for the lateral package support (41) to be fully introduced into the collector chamber (51) when the package engages with the enclosure (2) when the lateral enclosure support is actuated by the opening movement of the extraction device (1) away from its closed position, allowing the enclosure (2) Pull up and out of the collector chamber (51).

The present invention relates to brewing devices. An extraction device (1) suitable for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso, by mixing a pressurized flow with an edible substance (2). The extraction device (1) comprises a force transmission device (3), an injection device (4), a collector device (5) and a structural device (6) as well as a base support (7) arranged On the underside of the injection device (4) and protruding beyond it to provide support for the downward facing part of the package (2), the base support (7) is movable together with the injection device (4) and move relative to it.

The invention discloses a machine for preparing and dispensing espresso coffee, said machine comprising: a water source (1) supplying cold water; a dispensing group (19) and a corresponding coffee brewer (18); receiving heated water and dispensing the A coffee pump (7) that pumps the heating water to the coffee maker (18); a flow meter (9) arranged between the coffee pump (7) and the coffee maker (18), the flow meter for measuring instantaneous water flow, i.e. the volume of water flowing from said coffee pump to said coffee brewer per unit of time; for storing at least one pressure profile memory, wherein said coffee pump (7) is configured to operating according to said pressure profile during coffee dispensing; and a control unit (15) that stops dispensing coffee based on a measurement of water flow calculated from the start time of dispensing.

An espresso machine is provided that utilizes a mechanical valve in addition to a flow meter. This results in a low-cost espresso machine while delivering a measured volume of water for the espresso pour. The mechanical valve facilitates a machine with both selectable espresso pour and steam and / or hot water outlets. In this embodiment, the espresso machine utilizes a shared pump and water heater (e.g., a thermoblock, boiler or similar) for multiple functions and / or through different outlets. For example, water from the reservoir may be sent through the flow meter to the pump, then to the water heater, and eventually to either the grouphead or steam wand, or to a pressure release.

The invention discloses a customized making system and method suitable for a household Italian coffee machine. A controller, a sensor, an actuator and a user interaction unit are built on the basis ofa common coffee machine, and the customized making system is formed. The sensor comprises a weighing module, a thermal resistor, a thermocouple and a pressure gauge; the actuator comprises a solid-state relay and a voltage-reducing module; the user interaction unit is used for a user to set a coffee making mode, and the user can select an initial boiling temperature, a temperature gradient mode and a pressure mode and judge whether to intervene with large flow or not; the controller drives the actuator through feedforward feedback control based on a model, and a boiling temperature, pressureand flow curve is controlled according to the coffee making mode set by the user; the controller obtains a controller parameter through a test modeling and simulation method. On the basis of program control of the common coffee machine, parameter control is carried out in the making process, and the making quality of concentrated coffee is improved so that the user can automatically adjust the taste to meet the requirement for customized making.

The present invention disclosed a machine (1) for preparation of beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as for example espresso type coffee, that presents a machine chassis (2), a fluid supply reservoir (3), at least one extraction device (4), fluid heating means (5) and energy storage means (6), whereby said energy storage means (6) are provided in said machine chassis (2) as disposed so as to optimize the general balance of the machine (1), in particular so as to facilitate its portability and to optimize the thermal conditioning conditions of said energy storage means (6) in view of respective operation efficiency.