Patents by Inventor Filipe Goncalves
Filipe Goncalves has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240130561Abstract: Systems and processes for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, having at least one type of drinking recipient, for example of glass type, cup or similar, and an apparatus having a beverage discharge disposition operatively associated with a beverage preparation device adapted so that can be driven by a motorized actuation device and collect an individual portion of beverage ingredients. The apparatus has a control mechanism configured so that can process data of several operative parameters of the apparatus, including data relating to the entry of the individual portion in the beverage preparation device and data relating to the position of the actuation device, and being further configured so that can automatically determine the start and end of fluid injection and beverage discharge in a more ergonomic manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, João André DE BRITO LEÃO, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Tiago Rafael DA SILVA FERROLHO MENDES, Filipe ALEXANDRE CORREIA
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Publication number: 20240108164Abstract: Systems and processes for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, having at least one type of drinking recipient, for example of glass type, cup or similar, and an apparatus having a beverage discharge disposition operatively associated with a beverage preparation device adapted so that can be driven by a motorized actuation device and collect an individual portion of beverage ingredients. The apparatus has a control mechanism that can process data of several operative parameters of the apparatus, including data relating to the entry of the individual portion in said beverage preparation device and data relating to the position of the actuation device, and being further configured to determine actuations of the actuation device and display of progress indications and of operation errors based upon the data of operative parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A., LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, João André DE BRITO LEÃO, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Tiago Rafael DA SILVA FERROLHO MENDES, Filipe ALEXANDERE CORREIA
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Patent number: 11783636Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for monitoring passengers in within a cabin of a vehicle and determining whether the passengers are engaging in abnormal behavior. The method and system uses a novel vector to robustly and numerically represent the activity of the passengers in a respective frame, which is referred to herein as an “activity vector.” Additionally, a Gaussian Mixture Model is utilized by the method and system to distinguish between normal and abnormal passenger behavior. Cluster components of the Gaussian Mixture Model are advantageously learned using an unsupervised approach in which training data is not labeled or annotated to indicate normal and abnormal passenger behavior. In this way, the Gaussian Mixture Model can be trained at a very low cost.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Yumi Kondo, Ryan Burt, Krishnan Bharath Navalpakkam, Alexander Hirsch, Naveen Ramakrishnan, Filipe Goncalves, Stefan Weissert, Jayanta Kumar Dutta, Ravi Kumar Satzoda
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Publication number: 20230258343Abstract: A fresh air plenum module (10) for attachment to a fan coil unit (12) for introducing air from an outdoor setting, wherein the fresh air plenum module includes: a first inlet (14) for connection to an outlet (24) of the fan coil unit; a second inlet (16) for connection to an air handling unit; an outlet (18) for discharge of the outdoor air and the conditioned air; and a merging volume (20) in communication with the first inlet, the second inlet and the outlet; in use, a flow of the outdoor air from the second inlet through the merging volume to the outlet generates a pressure gradient which induces a flow of air through the first inlet and into the fresh air plenum module from the fan coil unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventor: Filipe Goncalves De Lima
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Patent number: 11627830Abstract: A system for distribution of beverages, such as espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1?), such as a glass, cup or similar, and a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3). The beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of beverage recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite to the gravity force. The beverage discharge disposition (2) presents at least two engagement elements (23) arranged in common perimeter alignment and symmetric distribution around said beverage discharge element (21) and provided so that can be moved radially, outwards or inwards, between the open (I) and retention position (II), and vice-versa, by actuation means (25; 251, 252) arranged in centred and symmetric manner with relation to the beverage discharge element (21).Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Jesús Medina Mundt, Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins, José Miguel De Jesus Estima
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Patent number: 11524884Abstract: A beverage distribution system for preparation of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, including a drinking recipient (1, 1?), for example of glass, cup, or similar type, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby the beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, along a direction opposite to the gravity force and with a given flow pressure, and a flow regulation mechanism (13) on the drinking recipient (1, 1?), whereby the drinking recipient (1, 1?) presents a recipient retention mechanism (17) provided so that the drinking recipients (1, 1?) can only be placed on the recipient placement support (22) in one or two previously defined angular extensions with relation to the beverage discharge disposition (2).Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins, Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André De Figueiredo Branco
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Patent number: 11325820Abstract: A beverage distribution system for preparation of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, including a drinking recipient (1, 1?), for example of type glass, cup, or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby the beverage discharge disposition is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) on the base region (11) of the drinking recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite gravity, whereby the drinking recipient has first and second recipient parts (11, 12) adapted to be removably retained and that, in an assembled condition, provide fluid connection through a flow passageway (110) that develops along a single direction and to confine the beverage flow downstream of flow constrain means (16) and upstream of the entry of beverage flow in the region of the base wall (111) of the collection space.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: NOVADELTA-COMÉRCIO E INDÉSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins, Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Cláudia Figueira Barros Dos Reis, João André De Figueiredo Branco
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Publication number: 20220135316Abstract: A capsule (1) in a composite material, the capsule (1) adapted for containing an edible substance, such as for example roasted ground coffee beans, and for being flow through by a pressurized flow with a flow pressure bigger than 4 bar, preferentially bigger than 8 bar. The capsule (1) presents a container part (11) that is provided in a composite material that includes polymers associated with natural vegetable substances, and that is configured so as to resist to internal pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially of at least 8 bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João Andé DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONCALVES MARTINS
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Patent number: 11317755Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Joäo André De Figueiredo Branco, Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins
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Publication number: 20220048700Abstract: A capsule (1) in a composite material, the capsule (1) being adapted for containing an edible substance, such as for example roasted ground coffee beans, and for being flow through by a pressurized flow with a flow pressure bigger than 4 bar, preferentially bigger than 8 bar. The capsule (1) presents a container part (11) that is provided in a composite material that includes polymers associated with natural vegetable substances, and that is configured so as to resist to internal pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially of at least 8 bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joao André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONCALVES MARTINS
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Patent number: 11202529Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing beverages comprising a machine casing (2) and discharge (7) including a discharge casing (71) with an opening (72) confined by a side wall (73) and a base wall (74) that includes at least one discharge passageway (75) disposed on a side opposite to the opening (72). The discharge casing (71) comprises retention elements (76) arranged in substantially mutually opposite positions on the perimeter region of the casing opening (72), whereby the retention elements (76) provide a removable retention along a vertical longitudinal plane of said discharge casing (71) on the machine casing (2). Thus, the opening (72) is confined above by a downwards oriented portion of said machine casing (2) when retained thereon by said retention elements (76). The retention elements (76) are adapted to provide retention on the machine casing (2) and release therefrom by manual actuation thereof without requiring the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André de Figueiredo Branco, Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins
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Publication number: 20210315413Abstract: Systems and processes of distribution of edible products, such as beverages. In particular, a system having a product recipient, a recipient placement disposition operatively associated to an apparatus of distribution of edible products that has a control adapted for control of operation of the distribution of edible products. The apparatus further has an interface operatively associated with the recipient placement disposition and adapted to provide input to the control according to the manipulation of the product recipient, including rotation movement thereof around a reference axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, Joäo André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS
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Publication number: 20210312238Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for monitoring passengers in within a cabin of a vehicle and determining whether the passengers are engaging in abnormal behavior. The method and system uses a novel vector to robustly and numerically represent the activity of the passengers in a respective frame, which is referred to herein as an “activity vector.” Additionally, a Gaussian Mixture Model is utilized by the method and system to distinguish between normal and abnormal passenger behavior. Cluster components of the Gaussian Mixture Model are advantageously learned using an unsupervised approach in which training data is not labeled or annotated to indicate normal and abnormal passenger behavior. In this way, the Gaussian Mixture Model can be trained at a very low cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Yumi Kondo, Ryan Burt, Krishnan Bharath Navalpakkam, Alexander Hirsch, Naveen Ramakrishnan, Filipe Goncalves, Stefan Weissert, Jayanta Kumar Dutta, Ravi Kumar Satzoda
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Publication number: 20210300747Abstract: A beverage distribution system for preparation of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, including a drinking recipient (1, 1?), for example of glass, cup, or similar type, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby the beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, along a direction opposite to the gravity force and with a given flow pressure, and a flow regulation mechanism (13) on the drinking recipient (1, 1?), whereby the drinking recipient (1, 1?) presents a recipient retention mechanism (17) provided so that the drinking recipients (1, 1?) can only be placed on the recipient placement support (22) in one or two previously defined angular extensions with relation to the beverage discharge disposition (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
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Patent number: 11132585Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for monitoring passengers in within a cabin of a vehicle and determining whether the passengers are engaging in abnormal behavior. The method and system uses a novel vector to robustly and numerically represent the activity of the passengers in a respective frame, which is referred to herein as an “activity vector.” Additionally, a Gaussian Mixture Model is utilized by the method and system to distinguish between normal and abnormal passenger behavior. Cluster components of the Gaussian Mixture Model are advantageously learned using an unsupervised approach in which training data is not labeled or annotated to indicate normal and abnormal passenger behavior. In this way, the Gaussian Mixture Model can be trained at a very low cost.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Yumi Kondo, Ryan Burt, Krishnan Bharath Navalpakkam, Alexander Hirsch, Naveen Ramakrishnan, Filipe Goncalves, Stefan Weissert, Jayanta Kumar Dutta, Ravi Kumar Satzoda
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Publication number: 20210292150Abstract: A beverage distribution system for preparation of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, including a drinking recipient (1, 1?), for example of type glass, cup, or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby the beverage discharge disposition is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) on the base region (11) of the drinking recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite gravity, whereby the drinking recipient has first and second recipient parts (11, 12) adapted to be removably retained and that, in an assembled condition, provide fluid connection through a flow passageway (110) that develops along a single direction and to confine the beverage flow downstream of flow constrain means (16) and upstream of the entry of beverage flow in the region of the base wall (111) of the collection space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Cláudia FIGUEIRA BARROS DOS REIS, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
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Publication number: 20210186254Abstract: The present invention discloses a beverage preparation system, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1?), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) associated with a beverage preparation apparatus (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage flow is discharged through the base region (11) of said beverage recipient (1, 1?), in a direction opposite to that of the gravity force, and that is characterized in that said beverage recipient (1, 1?) presents an engagement portion (16) that is adapted so that said beverage recipient (1, 1?) can be advantageously retained on said beverage discharge disposition (2) by means of a simple rotation of said beverage recipient (1, 1?) between a placement position (I) and a retention position (II), and vice-versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS
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Publication number: 20210182617Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for monitoring passengers in within a cabin of a vehicle and determining whether the passengers are engaging in abnormal behavior. The method and system uses a novel vector to robustly and numerically represent the activity of the passengers in a respective frame, which is referred to herein as an “activity vector.” Additionally, a Gaussian Mixture Model is utilized by the method and system to distinguish between normal and abnormal passenger behavior. Cluster components of the Gaussian Mixture Model are advantageously learned using an unsupervised approach in which training data is not labeled or annotated to indicate normal and abnormal passenger behavior. In this way, the Gaussian Mixture Model can be trained at a very low cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Yumi Kondo, Ryan Burt, Krishnan Bharath Navalpakkam, Alexander Hirsch, Naveen Ramakrishnan, Filipe Goncalves, Stefan Weissert, Jayanta Kumar Dutta, Ravi Kumar Satzoda
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Publication number: 20210121001Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for distribution of beverages, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1?), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of beverage recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite to the gravity force, whereby said system is characterized in that said beverage discharge disposition (2) presents at least two engagement elements (23) arranged in common perimeter alignment and symmetric distribution around said beverage discharge element (21) and provided so that can be moved radially, outwards or inwards, between said open (I) and retention position (II), and vice-versa, by actuationType: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA
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Patent number: 10653139Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for protecting stored agricultural dry products during storage, consisting of a controlled release system of essential oils and a shell for allowing oil diffusion in vapour phase towards the outer atmosphere without direct contact of the support material with stored products. This system is characterized by being suitable for use within containers for protecting stored dried agricultural plant products for a long period of time, in particular more than 4 weeks, more preferably more than 8 or 12 weeks.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE AGRONOMIA, INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGAÇÃO AGRÁRIA E VETERINÁRIAInventors: Margarida Maria Da Silva Monteiro Bastos, Fernão Domingos De Montenegro Baptista Malheiro De Magalhaes, José Manuel Ribeiro De Sousa, Carlos Filipe Gonçalves Pires Da Silva, Joana Vieira De Freitas Barbosa, António Maria Marques Mexia, Ana Maria Da Costa Aldir Magro, Maria Da Graça Fraga Freire De Barros Barbosa Maia, Cláudia Verónica Sánchez Lara, José Manuel Ferreira Nobre Semedo, Maria Manuela Roldão De Oliveira, Olivia Cruz De Matos