Patents Assigned to Nestec S.A.
  • DISPENSING SUPPORT FOR GABLE TOP PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20140014690
    Abstract: Dispensing support for use with an associated brick-type package, the brick-type package presenting a parallelepiped shape for its bottom and side panels and a gable top panel with a pour spout attached thereto. The dispensing support comprises a parallelepiped sleeve, the sleeve being divided in two parts attached together by a hinge, so that the sleeve can be opened and the associated brick-type package can be inserted inside. The dispensing support presents an upwardly projecting spout extending from the top wall of the parallelepiped sleeve, the spout being off-center on the top wall of the sleeve so as to engage the pour spout at the gable top panel of the brick-type package when the package is introduced in the dispensing support with its gable top compressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Richard Baron, Steve Robbins
  • PRODUCING REFINED PLANT OILS FROM WASHED CRUDE PLANT OIL
    Publication number: 20140018560
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of refined oils. In particular, the present invention relates to refined plant oils substantially free of chlorinated contaminants, such as monochloropropanediol (MCPD), in particular 3-MCPD di-esters, and to a process to produce such oils. To achieve this, crude oil is liquid-liquid extracted to remove chlorine donors before it is further refined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Laurence Sandoz, Brian Craft, Frederic Destaillats, Kornel Nagy
  • REFINED PLANT OILS OBTAINED FROM WASHED PLANT MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20140018559
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of refined oils. In particular, the present invention relates to refined plant oils substantially free of chlorinated contaminants, such as monochloropropanediol (MCPD), in particular 3-MCPD diesters, and to a process to produce such oils. To achieve this, plant material is washed to remove chlorine donors before a crude oil is produced that subsequently is further refined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Kornel Nagy, Komel Nagy, Frederic Destaillats, Brian Craft
  • PLANT OIL REFINEMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL
    Publication number: 20140018562
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of refined oils. In particular, the present invention relates to refined plant oils substantially free of chlorinated contaminants, such as monochloropropanediol (MCPD), in particular 3-MCPD di-esters, and to a process to produce such oils. To achieve this, at least one alcohol is added to the oil during refinement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Frederic Destaillats, Kornel Nagy, Laurence Sandoz, Brian Craft
  • METHOD FOR PROVIDING A WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL BASED EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20140017356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a whole grain cereal based extract having improved suspension properties. The process comprises the steps of: (i) providing a whole grain cereal; (ii) subjecting the whole grain cereal to a first grinding; (iii) subjecting the ground whole grain cereal to an hydrolysis of the macromolecular elements providing a modified whole grain cereal; (iv) separating a soluble fraction of the modified whole grain cereal from an insoluble fraction of the modified whole grain cereal; and (v) subjecting the insoluble fraction of the modified whole grain cereal to a second grinding and/or enzymatic modification obtaining a cereal based fraction having improved suspension properties, and comprising particles having a particle size of at the most 100 ?m, such as at the most 50 ?m, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Rob Te Biesebeke, Michael Walters, Nicolas Marjanovic, Stefan Haas
  • REFINED PLANT OILS FREE OF GLYCIDYL ESTERS
    Publication number: 20140018561
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of oil refinement. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of processes to produce refined oils, substantially free of contaminants, such as glycidyl esters, for example. In accordance with the present invention, such refined plant oils free of glycidyl esters may be obtained by using plant oil or a plant oil fractions having a maximum level of 3 weight-% diacylglycerols (DAG) in the oil refinement process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Brian Craft, Frederic Destaillats, Laurence Sandoz, Kornel Nagy
  • Particles of aerated ice confection products for frozen ice drinks
    Patent number: 8628811
    Abstract: A process for preparing aerated ice confection particles by manufacturing an aerated ice confection in a mass; further freezing the mass cryogenically to a temperature close to the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the aerated ice confection to form a aerated frozen mass, and comminuting the frozen mass to aerated ice confection particles with a high surface area to volume ratio. These particles can be used for a variety of purposes but preferably are used for forming frozen ice drinks in a simple, rapid and convenient manner. This is particularly useful when a single serving of such drinks is desired as no special equipment to make the drink is required. The invention also relates to packaging for the aerated ice confection particles and methods of making frozen ice drinks from the aerated ice confection particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Dinakar Panyam, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Nishant Ashok Joshi, Hoo Tung Vincent Chan
  • Beverage production machine with functional block and support base
    Patent number: 8627760
    Abstract: A beverage production machine that includes a functional block including a beverage extraction module and a beverage delivery outlet, and a support base on which the functional block is arranged and which is designed to supply the functional block electrically, wherein at least the beverage delivery outlet is mounted free in rotation around a vertical axis relative to the support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Alexandre Kollep, Alfred Yoakim, Rémy Jacquet, Pierre Struzka
  • BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH A COVER FOR AN INGREDIENT INLET
    Publication number: 20140007776
    Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing a beverage from at least one ingredient (2) comprises: an ingredient processing module (3); an ingredient passage (4) having an ingredient mouth (41) for inserting along an insertion direction (42) an ingredient from outside such machine (1) into the ingredient processing module; and a cover (5) pivotable between a position covering the ingredient passage and a position uncovering the ingredient passage, The cover (5) is pivotable about a pivoting axis (51) that is generally parallel to the insertion direction (42) and/or that is generally perpendicular to the mouth (41) of the passage (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Peter Mori, Fabien Ludovic Agon
  • Reclosable pour systems for containers
    Patent number: 8622240
    Abstract: Reclosable pour systems useful on any suitable container and containers comprising the reclosable pour systems are disclosed. The system features a pour opening comprising a hinged flap and a tab that enables latchable reclosing and reopening of the pour opening, to allow the pouring of a flowable material contained within the container. A unitary blank capable of being cut and folded to produce a container comprising the reclosable pour system, as well as methods of manufacture and use of a container comprising the reclosable pour system, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Amy Johnson Krasucki, Edgar Merino, Brian Scott Canady
  • BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE WITH IN-LINE SCALE REMOVAL SYSTEM AND DESCALING METHOD USING SUCH SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140000657
    Abstract: Beverage preparation machine comprising: a fluid circuit comprising a water reservoir, a water pump, a heating means, a beverage producing module, which are fluidically connected for circulating water from the reservoir to the beverage producing module, wherein an inline descaling system is provided in the fluid circuit comprising a dedicated compartment intended for receiving a predetermined dose of a water soluble/dispersible descaling agent. The invention also relates to a method for automatically descaling and rinsing the fluid circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Christophe S. Boussemart
  • FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT WITH LAYERED STRUCTURE AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20140004230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen confectionery product and to a method of manufacturing same. It furthermore relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a frozen confectionery product by rotary vertical extrusion. Said apparatus comprises a nozzle at least one ice cream passage with at least one inlet port and an outlet portion, and at least one chocolate passage with respectively an inlet port and an outlet port. The outlet ports are provided in the nozzle and have elongated cross-sections, and each chocolate outlet port extends in parallel to an ice cream outlet port, so as to form annular or helical chocolate layers upon rotation of the nozzle and the container with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Massimiliano Ricco, JEAN-MICHEL MARCHON
  • Oligosaccharide ingredient
    Patent number: 8617631
    Abstract: An oligosaccharide ingredient comprising glycosylated amino acids and peptides of the general formula RnSacm where R is an amino acid residue, Sac is a monosaccharide selected from the group comprising N-acetyl-neuraminic acid, N-acetyl galactosamine and galactose, n has a value between (1) and (10) with the proviso that if n has the value (1) R is a threonine residue or a serine residue and if n has a value between (2) and (10) the peptide contains at least one threonine or serine residue, m has a value between (2) and (4) and at least (20) mol % of the ingredient is N-acetyl-neuraminic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Rafael Berrocal, Marie-Claire Fichot, Norbert Sprenger
  • AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130344206
    Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of the beverage preparation machines having an ingredient processing module for preparing a beverage with at least one ingredient supplied with a capsule. The machine comprises a positioner arranged to hold at least one capsule out of the ingredient processing module. It further comprises a sensing arrangement adapted to detect an event related to the insertion by a user of a capsule and/or the presence of the capsule on or into the positioner. The machine is configured, upon detection of the event, to transfer the capsule to the ingredient processing module by using transfer means, and then to start the preparation of the beverage. More particularly, the invention relates to a machine providing a convenient and safe solution to fully automate the preparation of a beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Alfred Yoakim, Youcef Ait Bouziad, Fabien Ludovic Agon, Alexandre Kollep, Gilles Gavillet
  • PROBIOTICS IN A PRE- AND/OR POST-SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20130344044
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of nutrition, more particularly to the use of probiotics in nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to the use of a probiotic or of a mixture of probiotics in the manufacture of a nutritional composition or a medicament to act the colon in a pre- or post surgical environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Eduardo Schiffrin
  • PACKAGING FOR CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME
    Publication number: 20130341350
    Abstract: Packages for housing consumable products and methods of using same are provided. The packages may be customized, functional packages that are designed to prevent accidental spillage or leakage of a flowable consumable product housed therein when the package is opened or during consumption of the product from the package. In a general embodiment, flexible packages are provided and include a body defining a cavity for housing a flowable product, a channel for dispensing the flowable product from the cavity, and a releasable seal that blocks the channel under the application of light pressure, such as occurs during opening the package, but unblocks the channel under heavier pressure, such as occurs during consumption of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Marc MONTARRAS, Barry LONGSON
  • NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING FIBER AND PROBIOTICS FOR REDUCING STRESS-RELATED INTESTINAL SYMPTOMS
    Publication number: 20130344045
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nutritional composition that is suitable to reduce the impact of stress on intestinal symptoms and/or conditions. The composition comprises one or more selected from a probiotic microorganism,one or more inactive probiotic, and one or more culture medium of one or more probiotic; and soluble fiber, and possibly other ingredients such as a milk ingredient, a source of carbohydrates and a source of protein. Preferably, the soluble fiber is a low viscosity soluble fiber. The composition is in particular suitable to alleviate abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, and bowel movement disturbances, such as abdominal bloating, flatulence, in particular in as far as these conditions and symptoms are associated with stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Magali Faure, Gabriela Bergonzelli Degonda
  • Cap extraction device
    Patent number: 8613246
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for extracting a cap (16) comprising a first part (2), a second part (3) which is movable with respect to the second part (2) which is provided with a space for the cap and defines the cap extracting position in a closed position thereof, an introduction and positioning part comprising the cap guiding elements (6, 7) which are arranged in such a way that it is possible to insert the cap by gravity force and position it in an intermediate position and a beverage pouring system (19) in which the second movable part (3) displaces the cap from the intermediate position to the extraction position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Antoine Ryser, Christophe Boussemart, Jean-Luc Denisart, Antoine Cahen
  • Drug selection for breast cancer therapy using antibody-based arrays
    Patent number: 8609349
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting the activation states of components of signal transduction pathways in tumor cells. Information on the activation states of components of signal transduction pathways derived from use of the invention can be used for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and in the design of cancer treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Sharat Singh, Jeanne Harvey, Phillip Kim, Xinjun Liu, Limin Liu, Robert Barham, Bruce Neri
  • Solid oil powders
    Patent number: 8609118
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to the field of oil powders. In particular, the present invention relates to an oil composition that is in powder form at room temperature. One embodiment of the present invention is a solid oil powder that has a very high oil content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Raffaele Mezzenga, Stephane Ulrich