Patents Assigned to NESTECS S.A.
  • Publication number: 20080153120
    Abstract: A functional human salt taste receptor and a cell based assay that simulates human salt taste stimulation is disclosed. A method for the identification of enhancers or modulators of salt taste and food products that contain them is also disclosed. The method for the production of food products with desirable flavor properties having greatly reduced salt concentrations are disclosed. Such foods can provide substantial health benefits in many circumstances thereby providing substantial health benefit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Johannes LeCoutre, Christopher Marc Parry
  • Publication number: 20080152774
    Abstract: A pet food composition containing chunks and a clear gellified sauce or base, said composition being obtainable by: i) incorporating at least one semi-refined gelling agent and/or semi-refined gelling biopolymer blend, in a mixture comprising meat and meat by-products, said mixture being used for the manufacture of the chunks; ii) mixing the manufactured chunks with a sauce or base containing no gelling agent; and iii) treating the mixture under conditions to release the pure gelling agent molecules from the chunks into the sauce or base to gelify it and to achieve chunk structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Paulo Fernandes, Annie Watelain, Patrick Pibarot
  • Publication number: 20080142541
    Abstract: A pressurized container (1) for a viscous product, comprising a container body (2) with an opening (9), a piston (3), a dispensing closure (4) attached to the container body opening (9) which comprises closure walls, at least one dispensing aperture (13), at least one closing element (14) that is movable relative to the closure walls between a closed position and an open position, the container (1) further comprising a spring element (15) disposed between said closing element (14) and said closure walls, so as to naturally force the closing element (14) in a position where it closes said aperture (13), wherein the closure walls define a channel (16) with at least one lateral dispensing aperture (13) remote from the container body opening (9), said closing element (14) having the shape of a ring that seals around and is movable relative to the channel (16), by translation along, or by rotation around, an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the channel (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Christophe Jean-Marie Yves Charlier, Bruno Sadi Henri Delande, Jean-Francois Andre Aime Delaunay, Pierre Henri Lebrand
  • Publication number: 20080140437
    Abstract: Methods for selling or dispensing frozen confections to a consumer are provided, the method can comprise the steps of producing a frozen confection in a consumer's view using a batch freezer, selling the frozen confection to the consumer, and cleaning the batch freezer while it is in the consumer's view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Flavio Russo, Bruno Sadi Henri Delande
  • Publication number: 20080128478
    Abstract: A container for holding a product, preferably a product in pieces, in particular an edible product, such as sweets, chocolates and the like. The container consists of a container body and comprises product side and base retaining means and at least one outlet opening through which the product comes out. The container body has a polygonal base and there are container closing means, consisting of a lid for closing the product outlet opening, which is suitably connected to the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Sandro Quadrelli
  • Patent number: 7381406
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel strains of probiotics for use in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet. The probiotics of the present invention are capable of fermenting starch to produce lactic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide anti-pathogenic metabolites. The present invention also provides a novel method for identifying the effectiveness of a pet probiotic in vitro. The method simulates the introduction of a probiotic candidate in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet and measures the anti-pathogenic effectiveness of the probiotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Ralf Zink, Roberto Reniero, Florence Rochat, Christoph Cavadini, Thierry Von Der Weid, Eduardo Schiffrin, Jalil Benyacoub, Virginie Rousseau, Pablo Perez, Ruth Knorr
  • Publication number: 20080121112
    Abstract: Mobile or portable apparatus for preparing beverages comprising a module for delivering a beverage by supplying a pressurized liquid, a liquid feed tank of sufficient capacity for supplying the module with several volumes of liquid for supplying more than one beverage, gas pressurizing means suitable for supplying the module with pressurized liquid, a liquid feed chamber, of which the capacity is several times smaller than the capacity of the tank, said chamber being arranged, in a module feeding configuration, to communicate with the gas pressurizing means in order to pressurize the liquid in the chamber and to inject pressurized liquid into the module and thereby permit the delivery of the liquid through the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Christoph Dworzak, Elmar Mock, Andre Klopfenstein, Christoph Rusch, Naomi Bitmead, Alfred Yoakim, Matthieu Ozanne
  • Patent number: 7377454
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pumping a liquid from a packaging, for the distribution thereof in a heated, foamed or emulsified form, comprising a sub-assembly for aspiration by venturi effect which can be connected to the tubing of a pressurized liquid flow generator. Said sub-assembly comprises a body with a liquid flow inlet duct, opening out in an aspiration chamber and at least one aspiration duct for the liquid contained in the packaging. The invention is characterized in that the aspiration sub-assembly comprises a nozzle and fixing and opening means, connecting the nozzle to the packaging and connecting the aspiration duct with the liquid inside the packaging. The invention is of application to the production of cappuccinos or other foamed drinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: André Klopfenstein, Elmar Mock, Naomi Bitmead, Emmanuel Simont-Vermot
  • Patent number: 7377207
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preparing a beverage, comprising:—a water reservoir (1);—a chamber (5) that is connected to said reservoir for delivering water;—means (17) for filling said chamber with water;—means (16) for emptying water from the chamber;—a compressed gas reservoir (2) with a three-way valve (4) for displacing said means so as to empty the chamber; and—a conduit (14) for conveying the water from the chamber to an extraction head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Karl Hug, Jean-Luc Denisart, Jean-Paul Denisart
  • Publication number: 20080113077
    Abstract: A coffee product comprises (i) a first portion consisting of unroasted coffee, in an amount of from 1 to 90% by weight based on the total weight of the ground coffee composition, and (ii) a second portion consisting of ground coffee which has been roasted to a higher degree of roast than said first portion, in an amount of from 99 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the ground coffee composition in a weight ratio of (i) to (ii) is from 10:90 to 80:20 wherein the coffee product comprises at least 4 g of chlorogenic acids per 100 g of product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Martine Jeanine Leloup, Jean-Michel Parchet, Remy Liardon
  • Publication number: 20080113069
    Abstract: An open-ended edible container for foodstuffs composed of cereals and/or fruits in a sheet formed by means of a binder wherein the inner surface of the container is very lightly patterned while the outer surface has a smooth texture with embedded flakes; a process for manufacturing edible containers for foodstuffs comprising the steps of: pouring a liquid batter on baking plates, partially cooking the batter for providing a sheet, depositing cereals and/or fruit flakes as a layer onto the sheet, —finally cooking the sheet, giving the desired shape to the container, in which the inner surface of the container is very lightly patterned while the outer surface of said container has a rough texture with embedded flakes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: John Green, Wolfgang Gaeng
  • Patent number: 7368272
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a koji mold capable of expressing proteolytic enzymes in the presence of a carbon source in at least the same amount as in the absence thereof. In particular, the present invention pertains to a mutation in the creA gene as a tool to increase the amount of a wide spectrum of proteolytic enzymes in the presence of a carbon source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Michael Affolter, Johannes De Reu, Peter Van Den Broek
  • Publication number: 20080102172
    Abstract: Composite frozen confection comprising: a frozen confection holding device in the form of a stick container (1) filled with a dessert component that is liquid at low negative temperature and a body of frozen confection which is supported by the stick container (1) filled with dessert and in which the stick is anchored; A visual effect is produced on the frozen confection (6) upon consumption which can be a flow effect on the frozen confection surface, like a volcano; a hair effect over a clown face; a product expansion by effervescence on the surface of the frozen confection; a dispersion of solid additions at the surface of the frozen confection or a combination of the above effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Martine Capelle, Christian Dufort, Mohamed Adel Attia
  • Publication number: 20080102178
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconstituting consumable powder(s) with a liquid to provide a food liquid such as milk, cappuccino-type beverage, or soup with or without froth. The powder is introduced into a container (15) and pre-wetted by an intersecting liquid spray (13a). Further mixing occurs in the container. The container may have additional liquid streams (14a) feeding into the container for increased mixing. This food liquid can then be aspirated by the Venturi effect by steam generation to produce a frothed/aerated food liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Beli Thakur, Juan J. Gonzalez, Hanspeter Pleisch, David Guerrera, Stephen Daniel Westfall, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20080093248
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a one piece squeezable container for chilled or frozen products comprising a body formed by a wall and closing means, said body having in his greater section a dimension d1 and a neck with an internal diameter d2, a wall thickness comprised between 30 and 500 pm, being made from a semicrystalline PET and wherein the ratio volume of the body of the container per gram of PET of the body is comprised between 20 and 100.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Nestec. S.A.
    Inventors: Michel A. L. Bourguignon, Cyrille Durand, Emmanuel S. Laine
  • Publication number: 20080095887
    Abstract: Abstract: The invention concerns a shelf-stable concentrate cooking aid comprising a reduced amount of natural MSG, IMP and GMP between 10 and 20% in weight of natural food derived acids and sugars and between 20 and 45% of naturally derived macromolecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Wen Sze Lien, Zhu Gao, Yong Fu Wang, Beatrice Lado, Yan Xi Jin, Fabien Robert, Ahmed Bousbaine, Nadji Rekhif, Christopher Brimelow
  • Publication number: 20080093382
    Abstract: Liquid food dispensing device (1) for dispensing hot or cold beverages or other liquid foods without using any mixing or whipping chambers comprising at least one liquid component source (30, 31) and a diluent source (18), a delivery device and at least one diluent nozzle and one food component nozzle wherein the delivery device and diluent and food component nozzles are configured for ejecting at least one stream (6a, 6b) of diluent at a predetermined spatial configuration inside a container (10) and within a velocity range effective to create turbulence and mix the food component so to produce the food product such as the hot or cold beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Alexander A. Sher, Derrick A. Bautista, Simon Livings, Larry Bartoletti, Randall C. Chrisman
  • Patent number: 7357162
    Abstract: A device for accurately metering food. The device includes an outer part and an inner metering part having a dosing chamber and a piston block slideably mounted therein. The housing outer part has three passageways, and the dosing chamber is configured, dimensioned, and positioned to alternately connect two of the three passageways of the outer part. The inner metering part is configured, dimensioned and positioned for rotation within the outer part. The outer housing part and the inner metering part are mounted concentrically with the inner metering part and the inner metering part has only one degree of liberty in rotation around a central axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Lars Askman, Richard E. Ludwick
  • Patent number: 7354765
    Abstract: The present invention relates to soya cell cultures and soya cell strains producing a high amount of isoflavones and to a process for preparing an isolating isoflavone compounds in high yields. The present invention also pertains to soya plants regenerated from such cell strains and the use thereof for obtaining isoflavone compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Ermanno Federici, Andre Touche, Didier Courtois, Vincent Petiard
  • Patent number: 7347345
    Abstract: A method and device for hygienically delivering a liquid food to or from a food or beverage dispenser by delivering a flow of liquid food through an outlet positioned at a distance of all surfaces of the dispenser and by frequently cleaning the outlet with a flow of cleaning liquid directed onto the external surfaces demarcating the outlet to eliminate the liquid and solid food residue. The device may include a connection fitment with an elongated food delivery member which is configured to connect to a cleaning chamber of the dispenser. The device can be easier and more conveniently cleaned and/or sanitized enabling the dispensing of microbial sensitive food products such as milk concentrate and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Arturo F. Guerrero, Balakrishna Reddy, Mark D. Beaumont, Eric E. Hartman