Patents by Inventor Günter EMPL

Günter EMPL 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).

  • Patent number: 10737876
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body (2). Said capsule body has a capsule bottom (3), a sidewall (22), a collar edge (5), and a cover (6). A cavity (100) for accommodating a beverage substrate in the form of a powder, granules, cut leaves or liquid is formed between the capsule bottom and the cover. A filter element (7) is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material. The filter element has a cut-out in which no filtering material is provided. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a single serve capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: K-FEE SYSTEM GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20200231371
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (1) for use in a portion capsule machine, the adapter (1) having an adapter main body (2), which has a receptacle (3), the receptacle (3) being provided for receiving a portion capsule (4), the adapter main body (2) also having a peripherally extending flange (5), which is provided with an identifying means (6) at least in some regions, or the adapter main body (2) being designed as a ring, in the center of which the receptacle for the portion capsule (4) is formed. The invention further relates to a corresponding system of an adapter and of a portion capsule and optionally of a portion capsule machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20200180858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portion capsule for preparing a drink in a drinks production machine, wherein the portion capsule has a base element with a cavity for receiving a raw drink material and a capsule cover closing the cavity, wherein the capsule cover is secured to a circumferential flange of the base element, wherein a sealing element is provided on an underside of the flange facing away from the capsule cover, characterised in that the sealing element is provided as a circumferential separate ring element. The invention also relates to a method for producing a portion capsule according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Patent number: 10669143
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing comprising a diluting means, especially a water supply, a mixing chamber in which the diluting means and a beverage and/or food substrate are mixed, and an outlet. The cartridge housing is fitted with a hollow rod such that the sealing film of the cartridge is pierced as soon as the cartridge is inserted into the cartridge housing, thereby creating the flow connection between the cartridge and a mixing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: FREEZIO AG
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Patent number: 10669093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single serve capsule for preparing a beverage, comprising a side wall and a bottom, which together define a space, a filter element being sealed to the bottom within said space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: K-FEE SYSTEM GMBH
    Inventors: Günter Empl, Andre Throm, Marco Hanisch
  • Patent number: 10562751
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing comprising a diluting means, especially a water supply, a mixing chamber in which the diluting means and a beverage and/or food substrate are mixed, and an outlet. The cartridge housing is fitted with a hollow rod such that the sealing film of the cartridge is pierced as soon as the cartridge is inserted into the cartridge housing, thereby creating the flow connection between the cartridge and a mixing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Freezio AG
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190284036
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing comprising a diluting means, especially a water supply, a mixing chamber in which the diluting means and a beverage and/or food substrate are mixed, and an outlet. The cartridge housing is fitted with a hollow rod such that the sealing film of the cartridge is pierced as soon as the cartridge is inserted into the cartridge housing, thereby creating the flow connection between the cartridge and a mixing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190284037
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser having a cartridge holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Patent number: 10407291
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge comprising a wall region, to one end of which a connection region is connected, which is closed particularly with a membrane, and on the opposite end of which optionally a bottom region is provided, the wall region and optionally the bottom region containing a cavity which receives a beverage and/or food substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Freezio AG
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190256280
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule has a capsule body including a cavity. A filter is located inside of the cavity. The filter is configured to stretch and/or yield upon contact with an external perforation means. A lid is attached to the capsule body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20190248640
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system (1) for producing a drink in a drink preparation machine, comprising a cartridge (2) that has a reservoir (6) filed with a drink substance (7), and a cartridge receiver (10) that can be reversibly connected to the cartridge, said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a mixing chamber (8) and a cartridge discharge device (34) which causes at least partial transfer of the drink substance (7) from the reservoir (6) into the mixing chamber (8), and said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a fluid supply (12) which opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention also relates to the cartridge receiver (10) of the cartridge system (1), the drink preparation machine, and the corresponding method for producing a drink (70).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190248642
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190248639
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system (1) for producing a drink in a drink preparation machine, comprising a cartridge (2) that has a reservoir (6) filed with a drink substance (7), and a cartridge receiver (10) that can be reversibly connected to the cartridge, said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a mixing chamber (8) and a cartridge discharge device (34) which causes at least partial transfer of the drink substance (7) from the reservoir (6) into the mixing chamber (8), and said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a fluid supply (12) which opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention also relates to the cartridge receiver (10) of the cartridge system (1), the drink preparation machine, and the corresponding method for producing a drink (70).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190248641
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir tilled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be rcvcrsibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reserv oir and can be transferred from a starling position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190241421
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system (1) for producing a drink in a drink preparation machine, comprising a cartridge (2) that has a reservoir (6) filed with a drink substance (7), and a cartridge receiver (10) that can be reversibly connected to the cartridge, said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a mixing chamber (8) and a cartridge discharge device (34) which causes at least partial transfer of the drink substance (7) from the reservoir (6) into the mixing chamber (8), and said cartridge receiver (10) comprising a fluid supply (12) which opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention also relates to the cartridge receiver (10) of the cartridge system (1), the drink preparation machine, and the corresponding method for producing a drink (70).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190233273
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190233274
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190225477
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser having a cartridge holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190225476
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser having a cartridge holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20190161270
    Abstract: The invention proposes a portion capsule for producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the fitter element comprising a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Günter Empl, Marco Hanisch