Patents Assigned to Koninklijke Douwe Egbert B.V.
  • Machine for the preparation of beverages
    Patent number: 10442611
    Abstract: A beverage preparation machine for dispensing beverages from beverage cartridges containing one or more beverage ingredients, the beverage preparation machine comprising means for receiving, in use, a beverage cartridge and means for passing water through the beverage cartridge to thereby produce a beverage, the beverage preparation machine further comprising a code reader for interpreting a code provided on or in the beverage cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew Halliday, Colin Ballard, Satwinder Panesar, David Smith
  • METHOD FOR TAKING INTO USE AN EXCHANGEABLE SUPPLY PACK IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE AND SYSTEM COMPRISING AN EXCHANGEABLE SUPPLY PACK AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20190282025
    Abstract: A method for taking into use an exchangeable supply pack in a beverage dispensing machine is disclosed. The exchangeable supply pack comprising a dosing pump and a container with a liquid substance to be supplied by the beverage dispensing machine. The method subsequently comprises detecting placement of the exchangeable supply pack and executing an activation procedure. The activation procedure comprises repeating an activation cycle while detecting whether or not a liquid substance is present inside the dosing pump. The activation cycle comprises activating the dosing pump during a first period of time and at least partially deactivating the dosing pump during a second period of time. The activation procedure is completed when it is detected that liquid substance is present in the dosing pump. In addition, a beverage dispensing system and a computer program product are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Koen Standaar, Stuart Michael Ruan Jones, Craig Harvey Nelson, Carys Eleri Lloyd, Hendrik Johan Dees, Wouter Plechelmus Bernardus Nijland, Leonardus Henricus Wilhelmus Giesen, Bram Klabbers
  • System for preparing coffee beverage
    Patent number: 10413114
    Abstract: A system for preparing a coffee beverage, provided with a coffee making apparatus comprising a grinder for grinding coffee beans to obtain ground coffee, a coffee beverage preparation device arranged for, with supply of water to the ground coffee, preparing the coffee beverage, and a coffee outlet for dispensing the coffee beverage, a separate coffee bean package with an inner space which at least before use is filled with the coffee beans, wherein the coffee bean package before use is closed off in itself such that the exposure of the coffee beans to ambient air is prevented, a coffee bean inlet for supply of coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, and a connecting device for connecting the coffee bean package to the coffee making apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan de Graaff, Gustaaf Frans Brouwer, Philippe Jacques van Camp, Ivo van Os
  • SYSTEM, APPARATUS, METHOD, CAPSULE AND KIT OF CAPSULES FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
    Publication number: 20190274467
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for preparing beverage, including a second and first exchangeable capsule and an apparatus including a first brew chamber part having a cavity for holding one of the first and second capsules, and a second brew chamber part for closing the first brew chamber part and having an extraction plate for abutting against an exit face of the hold capsule, and including a central and a peripheral portion, the central portion being axially movable relative to the peripheral portion from a first position to a second position, the apparatus including a locking mechanism for locking the central portion in the first position when the cavity holds the first capsule. The invention also relates to an apparatus, a method and a capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Judith Margreet Hanneke OGINK, Peter RIJSKAMP, Marjan CORNELISSEN, Klaas KOOIJKER
  • Beverage preparation system and method for preparing a beverage
    Patent number: 10398251
    Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage preparation system (1) with a preparation unit for preparing a beverage, with a display panel defining a screen space, and having integrated therewith a touch sensitive panel and with a control unit for controlling the preparation unit with user guidance obtained from the touch sensitive panel and for providing visual feedback to the display panel, the touch sensitive panel being arranged for generating a position signal indicative for a position pointed to. The control unit is operable in a tuning mode wherein the user is enabled to tune a beverage recipe. In the tuning mode a beverage holder (322) is displayed with a filling (3220) corresponding to a beverage recipe as well as a movable soft-button in its interior. The user is enabled to control a composition of the beverage to be prepared by moving the soft-button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrikus Christinus Maria Wessels, Koen Josef van Niekerk
  • Capsule and system using same for preparing a beverage
    Patent number: 10392184
    Abstract: A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product is shown. The capsule includes a circumferential first wall, a second wall closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and a flexible sheet-shaped third wall closing the circumferential first wall at a second, open, end opposite the second wall, the third wall being at least one of perforate and porous. The first, second and third wall enclose an inner space including the extractable product. The third wall forms an outermost boundary of the capsule in an axial direction thereof. The third wall includes a filtering material. The second wall is one of a flexible porous sheet, a flexible foil provided with a plurality of entrance openings, and a substantially rigid wall that includes a plurality of entrance openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Ralf Kamerbeek, John Henri Flamand, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Angenita Dorothea van Loon-Post
  • Method for taking into use an exchangeable supply pack in a beverage dispensing machine and system comprising an exchangeable supply pack and computer program product
    Patent number: 10368686
    Abstract: A method for taking into use an exchangeable supply pack in a beverage dispensing machine is disclosed. The exchangeable supply pack comprising a dosing pump and a container with a liquid substance to be supplied by the beverage dispensing machine. The method subsequently comprises detecting placement of the exchangeable supply pack and executing an activation procedure. The activation procedure comprises repeating an activation cycle while detecting whether or not a liquid substance is present inside the dosing pump. The activation cycle comprises activating the dosing pump during a first period of time and at least partially deactivating the dosing pump during a second period of time. The activation procedure is completed when it is detected that liquid substance is present in the dosing pump. In addition a beverage dispensing system and a computer program product are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Koen Standaar, Stuart Michael Ruan Jones, Craig Harvey Nelson, Carys Eleri Lloyd, Hendrik Johan Dees, Wouter Plechelmus Bernardus Nijland, Leonardus Henricus Wilhelmus Giesen, Bram Klabbers
  • SYSTEM, CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE
    Publication number: 20190208950
    Abstract: A capsule for holding an extractable product for dispensing a beverage is disclosed. The capsule comprising a circumferential wall, a bottom, a lid, and an entrance opening portion and an exit opening portion for letting fluid in the capsule and draining prepared beverage from the capsule, respectively, of which at least one opening portion is closed to prevent fluid from passing. The circumferential wall, the bottom and the lid of the capsule enclose an inner space that comprises an extractable product, and the capsule further comprises at least one moveable portion of the capsule that extends at a distance from a respective opening portion, and that is arranged to open the respective opening portion by being moved with respect to the respective opening portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Kon Euan Gerard WONG, Guido BRANDT, Hendrik Cornelis KOELING, Ralf KAMERBEEK, Arend Cornelis Jacobus BIESHEUVEL
  • AROMA-RETAINING SOLUBLE COFFEE
    Publication number: 20190191733
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel instant coffee comprising aromatized soluble particles and a method of aromatizing soluble coffee particles. The soluble coffee particles are mixed with roast whole beans, and the mixture is held for at least two days. The result is aromatized soluble coffee particles, as evidenced by the presence of relatively high amounts of 2-methylpyrazine in instant coffee comprising said particles. The instant coffee has a favorable content in aroma components, yet with a low oil content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Petrus Maria Theresia DE KOK, Alexander OOSTERVELD, Gertjan HEIJMAN
  • Device for separating two spaces from one another
    Patent number: 10327577
    Abstract: A device for separating a first space and a second space from one another is disclosed. The device comprises a partition wall, arranged such that the first space and the second space are located on opposite sides of said partition wall. The partition wall is provided with a through aperture, which connects the first space and the second space and allows a bulk material to move from the first space into the second space. A shutter is provided, slidingly movable with respect to the partition wall, for selectively opening and closing the through aperture. The shutter has a port, which can be selectively brought in an alignment position and in an out-of-alignment position with respect to the through aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignees: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Cesare Lenzi, Marco Marchi, Andrea Pecci
  • Concentrate for milky beverages
    Patent number: 10321697
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid dairy concentrate for mixing with an aqueous medium to form a beverage, the concentrate comprising casein and at least 5 wt % fat, wherein a ratio of fat to casein is from 3:1 to 18:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Julia L. Gregg-Albers, Alan Wolfschoon-Pombo
  • CAPSULE, A SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A POTABLE BEVERAGE FROM SUCH A CAPSULE AND USE OF SUCH A CAPSULE IN A BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190177078
    Abstract: A capsule containing a substance for the preparation of a potable beverage. The capsule comprises an aluminum capsule body having a side wall and an outwardly extending flange. The capsule is hermetically closed by an aluminum cover attached to the outwardly extending flange. The capsule further comprises a sealing member at the outwardly extending flange for providing a fluid sealing contact with an enclosing member of a beverage preparation device. The capsule further comprises an elastic support structure, which is attached to an outer cover surface of said cover. In a condition, in which the capsule is freely resting with said elastic support structure on a fully straight reference surface, the elastic support structure provides a spacing between the outwardly extending flange and said reference surface, said spacing being constant all around in the circumferential capsule direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Hielke Dijkstra, Erik Pieter Van Gaasbeek, Ralf Kamerbeek, Arend Hendrik Groothornte, Marc Hendrikus Joseph Ottenschot
  • SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
    Publication number: 20190167031
    Abstract: Various aspects related to a system for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption. The system comprises a first exchangeable capsule and a second exchangeable capsule, the second exchangeable capsule being larger than the first exchangeable capsule and an apparatus including a first brew chamber part and a second brew chamber part forming a brew chamber for selectively holding one of the first and second exchangeable capsules, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under pressure to the first brew chamber part. The cavity of the first brew chamber part provides guidance to an outer part of the second exchangeable capsule, ensuring proper positioning before commencing the process of preparing the beverage. Optionally, the first brew chamber part comprises a centering module for centering the second exchangeable capsule in the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Peter RIJSKAMP, Judith Margreet Haaneke OGINK, Klaas KOOIJKER, Jarno BEEKMAN
  • Beverage preparation system, a capsule and a method for forming a beverage
    Patent number: 10273076
    Abstract: A beverage producing system is provided comprising a capsule containing beverage ingredients and a beverage preparation machine. The capsule comprises a cup-shaped body and a lid; the cup-shaped body having a base and a side wall and the lid being sealed to the cup-shaped body. Prior to insertion, the side wall comprises: — an annular trough being dimensioned to receive an enclosing member of the beverage preparation machine on movement of the enclosing member, into a closed position; — a first side wall section extending between the base and the annular trough; and — a second side wall section extending between the annular trough and a rim of the capsule. A capsule and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew Chapman, Stuart Banister, Simon Jelley, Esak Shabudin, Andrew Halliday
  • Aroma-retaining soluble coffee
    Patent number: 10258059
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel instant coffee comprising aromatized soluble particles and a method of aromatizing soluble coffee particles. The soluble coffee particles are mixed with roast whole beans, and the mixture is held for at least two days. The result is aromatized soluble coffee particles, as evidenced by the presence of relatively high amounts of 2-methylpyrazine in instant coffee comprising said particles. The instant coffee has a favorable content in aroma components, yet with a low oil content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Petrus Maria Theresia De Kok, Alexander Oosterveld, Gertjan Heijman
  • PAD WITH COVERING FILLED WITH PRODUCT TO BE EXTRACTED, ASSEMBLY OF A FIRST AND A SECOND PAD AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A SMALL OR LARGE AMOUNT OF BEVERAGE
    Publication number: 20190106272
    Abstract: A pad with a covering filled with product to be extracted and/or to be dissolved, wherein, in use, a fluid such as water is supplied under pressure to the pad, so that the fluid is pressed through the pad for obtaining a beverage which, thereupon, leaves the pad. The pad is provided with a spout opening for generating, with the spout opening, a jet of the beverage which leaves the pad for obtaining the fine bubble froth layer on the beverage wit the aid of the beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Gustaaf Frans Brouwer, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling
  • System, capsule and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage
    Patent number: 10231571
    Abstract: A capsule for holding an extractable product for dispensing a beverage is disclosed. The capsule comprising a circumferential wall, a bottom, a lid, and an entrance opening portion and an exit opening portion for letting fluid in the capsule and draining prepared beverage from the capsule, respectively, of which at least one opening portion is closed to prevent fluid from passing. The circumferential wall, the bottom and the lid of the capsule enclose an inner space that comprises an extractable product, and the capsule further comprises at least one moveable portion of the capsule that extends at a distance from a respective opening portion, and that is arranged to open the respective opening portion by being moved with respect to the respective opening portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Kon Euan Gerard Wong, Guido Brandt, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ralf Kamerbeek, Arend Cornelis Jacobus Biesheuvel
  • CAPSULE AND A SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A POTABLE BEVERAGE FROM SUCH A CAPSULE
    Publication number: 20190077588
    Abstract: Capsule containing a substance for the preparation of a potable beverage. The capsule comprises an aluminum capsule body having a side wall and an outwardly extending flange and a sealing member for providing a fluid sealing contact with an enclosing member of a beverage preparation device. The beverage preparation device comprises an annular element having a free contact end which is provided with a plurality of radially extending open grooves. The sealing member comprises a separate crushable element made of aluminum provided on the capsule body at a side thereof, which side is—when seen from the outwardly extending flange—opposite the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Rebecca BARTEL, David Stewart Mackie CHRISTENSEN, Jeffrey Alexander HUGHES, Ivo VAN OS, Edwin Petrus Elisabeth VAN OPSTAL
  • ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FROTHING FLUID
    Publication number: 20190069713
    Abstract: An assembly for frothing a fluid having an air channel with a controllable air valve and having a fluid channel with an air inlet emanation point in which the air channel emanates, a pump, a fluid restriction, a heater, and a valve assembly having a first state in which fluid is channeled to a fluid outlet of the fluid channel and a second state in which the fluid is diverted from the fluid channel to a second fluid outlet. A water supply channel is connected to the fluid channel. The assembly also includes a cleaning reservoir and a return channel that is connected to the second fluid outlet of the valve assembly and that emanates in the cleaning reservoir. An electronic controller assembly is configured to control at least the pump, the heater, and the valve assembly, and to operate the assembly in a production mode and a cleaning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik Johan DEES, Abram Christiaan KNIP, Jacobus Petrus Maria DESSING
  • ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FROTHING FLUID
    Publication number: 20190059638
    Abstract: An assembly for frothing a fluid is disclosed. The assembly includes an air channel that includes an air inlet, a downstream end and a controllable air supply assembly. The assembly also comprises a fluid channel extending from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet. The fluid channel subsequently includes a first temperature sensor that is positioned near the fluid inlet, an air inlet emanation point that is connected to the downstream end of the air channel, a frothing unit, a heater and an electronic controller assembly. The electronic controller assembly is configured for receiving the temperature input from the first temperature sensor and regulating the amount of air that is channeled to the fluid channel based on a temperature input received from the first temperature sensor. Also disclosed are a refrigerator including the assembly and a method for frothing the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventor: Hendrik Johan DEES