Patents Assigned to Heineken Technical Services, B.V.
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Publication number: 20060208172Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inspecting packagings for a liquid product, such as drinks, including: setting a packaging into rotation, irradiating the packaging during the rotation with a radiation of a predetermined wavelength, making at least one series of at least two recordings of at least a part of the content of the packaging during the rotation, with an image recording device suitable for making recordings at the predetermined wavelength.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2004Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Jensen Akkerman, Bernardus Landman
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Patent number: 7100803Abstract: An assembly of a container (1) for drink and a drink dispensing device (11), each of which is provided with positioning elements (13,13?; 16, 16?) for orientation of the air connector (20, 48) and the dispensing opening (4) of the container (1) with an air channel (22) and a dispensing line (5) in the lid (25) of the dispensing device (11).Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Marcel Peter Magermans, Piet hein Willem Timp
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Patent number: 7093740Abstract: Beverage container (3) provided with a dispensing valve (7) and a dispensing channel (31) connected to said dispensing valve, wherein an operating arm (41) is provided which, in a position of rest, includes an angle with a plane at right angles to a longitudinal axis (L) of the dispensing valve, wherein a pressure body (19) is provided between the pivoting arm (41) and said valve (7), such that upon a pivotal movement of the arm from said position of rest the pressure body (19) is moved and the valve is opened by the pressure body.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Johannes Jacobus Thomas Vlooswijk, Mark Erich Sillince
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Patent number: 7077298Abstract: Beverage container provided with a dispensing valve (7) and a dispensing channel (31, 33) connected to said dispensing valve, wherein an operating arm (41) is provided which, in a position of rest, includes an angle with a plane at right angles to a longitudinal axis (L) of the dispensing valve, wherein a pressure body (19) is provided between the pivoting arm and the valve, such that upon a pivotal movement of the arm from the position of rest the pressure body is moved and the valve is opened by the pressure body.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Johannes Jacobus T. Vlooswijk, Andrew John Reynolds, Darren Seymour
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Patent number: 7032781Abstract: A drink dispenser assembly (1, 25) includes a dispenser device (2) provided with a dispensing head (18, 29) for accommodating a dispensing line (17, 28), and a container (7, 27) containing drink, in particular carbonated drink, connected during use to the dispensing line (17, 28) which has a coupling element at an outlet end for connection to the dispensing head (18, 29). The drink dispenser assembly includes a shut-off valve (19, 32) that can be closed when placing the outlet end of the dispensing line (17, 28) into the dispensing head (18, 29) and, respectively, removing the outlet end of the dispensing line (17, 28) from the dispensing head (18, 29).Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Guido Petrus Johannes Van Der Klaauw, Bart Jan Bax, Marius Corstiaan Van Duuren
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Patent number: 6989181Abstract: The invention is directed to a glass container having provided on at least one surface thereof a polymer based coating and/or a polymer label, said surface being provided with a precoating of at least one polyvinyl alcohol, underneath said polymer based coating and/or a polymer label.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2001Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventor: Thomas Lynn Brandt
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Patent number: 6942127Abstract: A valve assembly for a container with an inner bag for receiving beverage, in particular carbonated beverage such as beer, wherein a beverage valve is provided with a communication with the inner space of the bag and a device for operation of the beverage valve by a tapping device in which the container is receivable, the beverage valve being partly surrounded by an upstanding first apron which is gas-tight, while, spaced therefrom, a second gas-tight apron is situated, and between the first and the second apron a bottom wall with at least one gas passage opening is provided which during use is in communication with the space enclosed between the inner bag and the container, such that during use between the two aprons a chamber is formed through which gas under pressure can be forced through the gas passage opening, separately from the beverage.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventor: Paul Henri Raats
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Patent number: 6942912Abstract: The invention is directed to a transfer label material for image transfer, comprising a backing carrier material and a transfer layer, said transfer layer at least comprising an image layer, an adhesive layer and a pigmented layer between the adhesive layer and the image layer, said pigmented layer comprising a binder material, at least one white pigment and at least 0.1 wt. %, calculated on the basis of the pigmented layer, of aluminum powder (dry weight).Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2000Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Patrick Johannes Blom, Thomas Lynn Brandt
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Patent number: 6910663Abstract: The invention provides pectins as new foam stabilizers for (temporary) foam heads in beverages, in particular in beers, especially beers of the pilsner type. These foam stabilizers are preferably obtained from hops, which is a constituent that is inherent in beer and accordingly offers the advantage, among others, that the foam stabilizers need to have no negative effect on the taste of the beer. Preferably, the pectins are obtained from hop cones or bines. It may be advantageous to partially saponify (de-esterify) the pectins, in connection with the number of charged groups on the pectins. In addition, the invention provides methods for obtaining the pectins and beverages stabilized with the pectins according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1995Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Maria A. Wubben, Albert Doderer
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Publication number: 20040261948Abstract: The purpose is to simplify the heat transfer process and extend the performance range of the corresponding installations. The purpose is achieved by arranging for opposite movements of the conveyor (4) with the cylindrical packings (5) and those of the conveyor (7, 7′) with the decoration, rotating the objects (5) by means of the movement of the conveyor (7, 7′) and applying the necessary heat to the conveyor (7, 7′). Such processes and devices are used in the foodstuffs and beverages industry among others to decorate cylindrical packings of different materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: HEINEKEN TECHNICAL SERVICES, B.V.Inventors: Thomas L. Brandt, Daniel N. Wilkens, Neal D. Turner, Harold N. Turner
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Patent number: 6824017Abstract: A beverage dispensing device, is provided with a cooling chamber (32) that can be closed with a lid (43). A pack (31) can be placed in the cooling chamber, which pack is provided with an air inlet (33) that connects to a connecting element (42) of a pressure line in the lid (43). On closure of the lid (43), by placing a handle (50) in the closing position, the connecting element (42) can be brought into engagement in a tight grip with the air inlet (33), and spring closing elements (51) in the lid are locked without the user having to exert a great force, while an airtight connection is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Heineken Technical Services, B.V.Inventor: Robert Sluijter
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Patent number: 6811644Abstract: The purpose is to simplify the heat transfer process and extend the performance range of the corresponding installations. The purpose is achieved by arranging for opposite movements of the conveyor (4) with the cylindrical packings (5) and those of the conveyor (7, 7′) with the decoration, rotating the objects (5) by means of the movement of the conveyor (7, 7′) and applying the necessary heat to the conveyor (7, 7′). Such processes and devices are used in the foodstuffs and beverages industry among others to decorate cylindrical packings of different materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Heineken Technical Services, B.V.Inventors: Thomas L. Brandt, Daniel N. Wilkens, Neal D. Turner, Harold N. Turner
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Patent number: 6803085Abstract: The invention is directed to an ink-only label at least consisting of an adhesive layer, an ink-only image layer and optionally a protective layer, wherein the label, when applied to a substrate, has a water permeability coefficient, as defined herein, which is sufficient to enable fast removal of the label from the substrate with water or an aqueous alkaline solution, without destructive treatment of the said substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Patrick Johannes Blom, Erwin Anton Rosens, Thomas Lynn Brandt
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Patent number: 6745922Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing beverage, in particular beer, which container comprises a top surface, while in the top surface a valve is provided for dispensing the beverage, and pressure means are provided in the inner space of the container for expelling the beverage from the container via the valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Johannes Jacobus Thomas Vlooswijk, Guido Petrus Johannes van der Klaauw
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Patent number: 6616786Abstract: The invention is directed to a returnable plastic crate provided on at least one surface with an ink only label that is removable without destructive treatment of the said surface, said label being adhered to said at least one surface by an activated adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Patrick Johannes Blom, Erwin Anton Rosens, Thomas Lynn Brandt, Daniel Nathaniel Wilkens
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Patent number: 6607800Abstract: A label for a glass container is preprinted with inks and adhesive on a seperable substrate and cured, and the printed label is then transferred to the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Heineken Technical Services, B.V.Inventors: Thomas L. Brandt, Daniel N. Willkens
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Patent number: 6604770Abstract: The invention relates to a device for clamping a crate (2), comprising a frame or a plate provided with at least a first and a second clamping element (6) for engaging on an interior section of the wall of the crate, which clamping elements are mounted some distance apart, wherein at least the first clamping element is provided with a clamping projection (31) which is movable with respect to the second clamping element.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventor: Petrus Johannus Van Geijlswijk
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Patent number: 6602566Abstract: For the application of a removable printing to a container, such as a plastic crate, a layer of ink, which forms the printing and is provided on one side with a bonding agent for bonding the layer of ink to the container, is transferred to the container from a carrier film to which the layer of ink has been applied to the side not provided with bonding agent. The bonding agent has such properties that in normal conditions of use of the container the layer of ink adheres firmly to the container and in predetermined conditions which differ from the conditions of use the bonding agent and the layer of ink are easy to remove from the container. This produces a container with a high-quality printing, which printing is easy to replace with another printing.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventor: Johannes Femminus Steenbergen
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Patent number: D508409Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventor: Karl Hewson
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Patent number: D511300Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventor: Karl Hewson