Patents Assigned to Nestec S.A.
  • Patent number: 9049751
    Abstract: Microwaveable packages having highly conductive susceptors and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the microwaveable packages include a container defining an interior and having a microwave shielding material surrounding the interior. At least a portion of the microwave shielding material is a highly conductive susceptor. The highly conductive susceptor may include a standard microwave susceptor layer and a layer including a substrate having a source of mobile charges. Methods for increasing a surface heating of a food product are also provided and include, in a general embodiment, providing a food product in an interior of a container, which has a microwave shielding material surrounding the interior, and heating the food product in the container in a microwave oven for a predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Ulrich J. Erle
  • Patent number: 9044116
    Abstract: A device and method for warming a cup in a machine for preparing a hot drink or beverage involving transmitting by conduction a part of the surface heat of the heating body to a cup holder. The heating body is also used to heat water in the machine. The device and method also at least partially dampen a vibration transmissible by the heating body to the surface of the cup holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Gilles Gavillet, Peter Möri, Jürgen Kristlbauer
  • Patent number: 9038844
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container (2) and a pouch (1). The container and pouch is preferably mutually shaped so that the pouch fits tightly into the container. The container comprises a closure (5) for closing the container and preferably being adapted to maintain the pouch in an open state in a position where its opening is facing upwardly. In addition, the closure comprises a lid (7), allowing re-closable access to the contents stored in the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Petar Varbanov
  • Publication number: 20150140193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shelf-stable composition for the preparation of a frozen confection comprising: (i) a sweetening agent; (ii) a dairy fat; and (iii) one or more polysaccharide having a Dextrose Equivalent (DE) value of maximum 40; with the proviso that the composition does not comprise added emulsifiers or stabilizers. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing a frozen confection by mixing said composition with ice and an edible liquid and blend the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Nilesh Desai, Mandeep Rajendra Patel, Josephine Enriquez Lometillo
  • Patent number: 9034917
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of lipids and in particular aims at improving lipid absorption, for example under conditions of lipid maldigestion or malabsorption. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a sn-2 monoacylglycerol derivative, wherein the sn-1 and sn-3 positions are blocked by protective groups. The acyl group may be a fatty acid, for example one with anti-inflammatory properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Bruce Bistrian, Frederic Destaillats, Cristina Cruz-Hernandez, Fabiola Dionisi, Isabelle Masserey-Elmelegy, Manuel Oliveira, Julie Celine Moulin
  • Patent number: 9034314
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a probiotic bacterial strain in the manufacture of a medicament or therapeutic nutritional composition for improving the maturation of sleep patterns in infants, young children or young animals and/or for reducing sleep disturbances and/or improving sleep patterns in humans or animals at any age.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Gabriela Bergonzelli Degonda, Isabelle Bureau-Franz, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas
  • Patent number: 9033923
    Abstract: Air-in-line sensor systems and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides an adapter including first and second cylindrical portions defining a fluid flow channel, the first cylindrical portion comprising two adjacent wedge-shaped protrusions. Each wedge-shaped protrusion is infrared transmittive and defines an outer surface and an inner surface. In another embodiment, an air-in-line sensor device includes a tube and an infrared reflective sensor having an infrared light emitter and an infrared light detector. The infrared light emitter and the infrared light detector are positioned at or near an adapter so that an infrared light can be transmitted to the adapter and at least a portion of the infrared light reflected off the adapter can be detected by the infrared light detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Adam Hartman, Paul Nguyen, David Cummings
  • Publication number: 20150128615
    Abstract: The invention concerns a chilled beverage dispenser comprising:—a beverage cooling reservoir (1) comprising a thermo-electric device (2) and a temperature sensor (10),—a beverage supply (3),—a pump (4) for pumping the beverage from the beverage supply to the beverage cooling reservoir,—a line (5) for dispensing chilled beverage from 51 the outlet (9) of the beverage cooling reservoir, said line comprising a dispense valve (51), wherein the dispenser comprises a beverage recirculation line (6) for recirculating the beverage from the beverage cooling reservoir outlet (9) through the pump (4) back to the beverage cooling reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Ruguo Hu, Ting Deng
  • Publication number: 20150132445
    Abstract: Capsule (1) for the preparation of a beverage by centrifugation in a beverage preparation device; the capsule comprising: a generally concave outer wall (2) and a generally concave inner wall (3); each wall having a peripheral portion (4, 5) extending substantially revolutionary around a central axis (I) and a bottom portion (6, 7); a lid (18) extending transversally to said central axis (I) and covering said outer and inner walls (2, 3); and forming with said inner wall an inner cavity (8) containing beverage ingredients (9), an outer cavity (10) positioned between the inner and outer walls (2, 3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Alexandre Perentes, Alfred Yoakim
  • Patent number: 9027466
    Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a beverage. The capsule includes first and second covering walls connected for forming a cavity containing a beverage ingredient and a contactless identifying element for identifying the capsule by detecting the identifying element using the detector of a beverage producing device. The identifying element is preferably disposed in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Peter Bucher, Alessandro Brazzola, Alexandre Kollep, André Jung
  • Patent number: 9028900
    Abstract: A device (1) for extracting an ingredient in a cartridge (9) by supplying an extraction liquid such as heated water into such cartridge, includes upstream and downstream cartridge enclosing parts (7,8) relatively movable between an open position for inserting and/or removing such cartridge and a closed position for forming an extraction chamber (11) enclosing such cartridge during extraction; and a cartridge handling arrangement including a cartridge holder (10), in particular a holder fixed to or integral with the upstream part or the downstream part, for receiving and holding such cartridge against gravity when inserted and descending under gravity between the enclosing parts in the open position prior to forming the extraction chamber (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: David Larzul, Julien Chalencon, François Besson, Blaise Rithener
  • Patent number: 9023412
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a capsule (1) for use with a capsule holder (6) of a food preparation machine, wherein: —said machine comprises a needle (9) supported by a plate, for injection of a jet of fluid inside the capsule, said needle being adapted in shape and size to protrude inside the capsule when said capsule holder is inserted into the machine in order for operation, and said capsule comprises a body with side (2), bottom (4) and top walls (3), said capsule further comprising a top circumferential edge (8), the interface between the needle plate, the capsule holder, and the capsule edge being leaktight, said top wall being sealed onto said circumferential edges and comprises built-in showering means (10) comprising at least one opening, so as to accommodate the needle without piercing and transform the jet of fluid from said needle into at least one jet directed towards the inside of the capsule chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Frederic Doleac, Marc Raederer
  • Publication number: 20150118359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of soluble non-dairy creamer tablets and in particular to non-dairy creamer tablets surface-treated with a carbohydrate. The invention also relates to the use of a concentrated carbohydrate solution to reduce a friability of a non-dairy creamer tablet. The soluble non-dairy creamer tablet surface-treated with the carbohydrate has applications in the beverage industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Ursula Leuenberger, Christian Schmied, Peter Zeltner
  • Publication number: 20150108081
    Abstract: Containers having improved vacuum-resistance and aesthetic features are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a container (10) having a substantially rectangular-shaped body including at least one cut-away portion (32) on a first side of the body. The cut-away portion includes a panel (34) that is intersected by a horizontal rib (36) that extends along an outer perimeter of the container in a substantially horizontal plane. The structural features of the present containers advantageously provide for improved vacuum-resistance and consumer gripping when compared to similar containers currently on the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Cedric Boulay, Nicolas Dabrowski, Seung-Yeol Hong, Jean-Francois Meyer, Lise Zeboudj
  • Patent number: 9012510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of liquid crystals. Embodiments of the present invention relate to liquid crystals comprising at least one molecule within N-acyl ethanolamide (NAE) family, for example oleoylethanolamide (OEA), compositions comprising them and their possible uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Rafaele Mezzenga, Sayed Mohammady, Matthieu Pouzot
  • Patent number: 9010237
    Abstract: The invention concerns a beverage production system comprising beverage ingredient containing capsules (1) comprising an identification member (6) and a beverage production machine for receiving said capsules, said machine comprising contact means (8) for physically contacting the capsule identification member (6) in order to read information thereof and control means connected to the contact means and designed to control the operation of the beverage production machine (11) in response to the read information, the contact means (8) comprising:—at least one displaceable probe (81) which mechanically contacts the capsule identification member (6),—a resilient support member (82) in contact with the probe on one side and associated to a circuitry (9) on its other side, wherein the part of the resilient support member in contact with the probe presents such a shape that it is able to deform itself when the probe applies a force on it, the deformation being partially transversal to the direction applied by the fo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Matthieu Ozanne, Didier Vuagniaux
  • Patent number: 9011379
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system that includes an infusion pump and a cassette (1) with tubing (75) that is configured for engaging the pump mechanism of the infusion pump to accurately and repeatably deliver a fluid to a subject. The cassette has a housing with first and second ends for holding flexible tubing through which the fluid is directed, and the tubing engages a pumping mechanism to provide movement of the fluid through the tubing. When engaged with the pumping mechanism, the length of tubing is accurately and repeatably positioned in contact with and between the curved wall and the pumping mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A
    Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
  • Publication number: 20150101638
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a bargun dispenser, the clean in place method comprising the following steps—providing a cleaning assembly comprising: a reservoir (4), a pump (5) and fluid connection tubes (t1, t2, t3, t4),—connecting the clean in place assembly to the bargun dispenser by: • connecting the concentrate inlet line (i1, i2, i3) to the reservoir in place of the source of concentrate with one of the fluid connection tubes (t1, t2),—connecting the water inlet line (iw) to the reservoir in place of the water supply with one of the fluid connection tubes (t3),—filling the reservoir with a cleaning solution (S),—activating the pump of the reservoir, and—activating the bargun handle buttons for opening the pump outlet lines until the reservoir is empty
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Juan Gonzalez, Steve Robbins, Randy Kiger, Rick Baron, Steve Garbee, Alan Hackey, Joshua Cox
  • Publication number: 20150105464
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of brain health, for example brain protection, maintenance of cognitive function, prevention of cognitive decline and prevention of cognitive disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cognitive decline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Jane Durga, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Pierre Magistretti, Evelyne Ruchti, Sylvain Lengacher, Igor Allaman
  • Patent number: 9005689
    Abstract: The invention concerns a flavor active composition obtainable by a multi-step reaction comprising a first reaction between an amino compound and a carbonyl compound to obtain a first intermediate reaction mixture, a second reaction with a second amino compound alone or in combination with a carbonyl compound to obtain a second intermediate reaction mixture, further separate reactions with another amino compound alone or in combination with a carbonyl compound to obtain further intermediate reaction mixture, further separate reactions with compounds from other chemical classes such as alcohols, phenolic compounds, epoxydes or organic acids and combinations thereof leading to suitable intermediates, a last reaction comprising a mixture of all the preceding intermediate mixtures alone or in combination with amino and/or carbonyl compounds to obtain the final flavor composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Tomas Davidek, Imre Blank, Thomas Hofmann, Peter Schieberle