Patents Assigned to NESTECS S.A.
  • SPREADABLE DAIRY PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20100297329
    Abstract: The invention concerns a shelf stable spread that includes sweetened condensed milk of fat content 2 to 25% by weight and water content 15 to 35% by weight and at least one organoleptic modifying food substance added at a ratio ranging from 2% to 30% by weight and preferably 5% to 15% by weight wherein the spread is substantially free of emulsifiers and thickeners, is not caramelised and is thickened by shear so that it has a firmness corresponding to a maximum compression force of at least 20 g measured at 25° C. by a Texture Analyser equipped with a 5 kg load cell and a 20 mm diameter cylinder probe with a penetration into the sample at a constant speed 1 mm/s during 10 s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Ernst Beutler, Caroline Niederreiter, Sylvie Langorieux, Carla Delannoy
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ON-DEMAND DISPENSING OF SPOONABLE OR DRINKABLE FOOD PRODUCTS HAVING VISUAL APPEARANCE OF MULTI-COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20100288798
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: James Peter Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard J. Farrell
  • PACKAGING FOR BAR-LIKE FOODSTUFFS
    Publication number: 20100288825
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging (1) for bar-like or bar-shaped foodstuffs, in particular for bars of chocolate, with a rectangular base (2), two side elements (3) which are arranged on opposite sides of the rectangular base (2), are separated from the base (2) via folding lines (5) and can be folded inwards along the folding lines (5), and a first and a second cover element (4.1, 4.2) which are arranged on the two other opposite sides of the rectangular base (2), separated from the latter via folding lines (5), and which partially overlap with the two side elements in the folded state. The first cover element (4.1) has a perforation (6) by means of which a flap (7) can be separated from a fixing region (9), and the second cover element (4.2) can be inserted into an opening (10) for re-closing of the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Roland Clement, Marie-Dominique Nallet
  • FITMENT FOR CONNECTING A CONTAINER TO A DISPENSING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20100282778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fitment for establishing a leak-tight fluid communication between a support having means for generating compressed gas, and at least one container containing an edible product that is to be connected to said support, characterized in that said fitment comprises: (i) at least one cylindrical, conical or frusto-conical orifice located on the container or on the support, said orifice having an ovoid cross-section and comprising at least one groove or protrusion disposed parallel the longitudinal axis of said orifice, (ii) a one-way valve to allow compressed air only in the way from said support to the container, (iii) at least one corresponding plug located on the support, or respectively on the container, for removably fitting said orifice in a leak-tight manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Bruno Sadi Henri Delande
  • PRODUCTION OF FOOD PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED IN MOUTH AND MENTAL REFRESHMENT
    Publication number: 20100285178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to food products, in particular frozen desserts providing and enhanced refreshing sensation upon consumption and to a method for the manufacture thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to refreshing consumable compositions which can be used in the manufacture of said frozen desserts. The food products comprise at least one salivating agent and at least one cooling agent in a weight ratio of 1:0.06 to 1:0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: David Philippe Labbe, Tiew Kim Lim, Max Puaud, Julie Laure Hudry
  • HYBRID APPARATUS FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES
    Publication number: 20100282089
    Abstract: A device for preparing hot beverages which includes an arrangement for circulating a liquid to a beverage supply exit and a combustion heater, such as a burner, for supplying combustion heat to the liquid that is circulated to the supply exit. The combustion heater can be associated with an electric heater for additionally or alternatively supplying electric heat to the liquid that is circulated to the supply exit or with a heat regulator for controlling the amount of heat supplied to the liquid from the combustion heater, the electric heater or both heaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A
    Inventors: Christophe S. Boussemart, Alexandre Kollep, Thomas Hodel, Peter Preisig
  • INTEGRATED HEATER FOR A BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100282090
    Abstract: An integrated in-line heater for a liquid food or beverage preparation machine, in which liquid is circulated through the heater and then guided into a brewing chamber for brewing a food or beverage ingredient, for instance within a pod or capsule, supplied into the brewing chamber. An upstream part of the brewing chamber may be formed by the heater. One or more electric components may be incorporated into the heater and rigidly connected to a printed circuit board. The heater may have a tubular inner core that is eccentric with respect to a tubular or prismatic outer member which form together a helicoidal heating chamber of variable cross-section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Etter, Gilles Gavillet, Thomas Hodel, Alexandre Kollep, Peter Möri, Renzo Moser, Peter Preisig, Robin Schwab
  • INSTANT BEVERAGE PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20100278995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of instant beverage granules which, upon reconstitution with water, form a foamy upper surface. The method makes use of a porous base powder to which the present invention also relates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Robert Thomas Boehm, Daniel Paul Donhowe, Patricia Ann Mathias, Xiaoping Fu, Joseph Bernard Rechtiene, Ulrich Kessler, Mathalai Balan Sudharsan
  • CARDBOARD PACKAGE WITH A FOOD PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20100276479
    Abstract: A small and bright light-emitting device, comprising an outer boundary lens surface and at least one LED, is achieved by carefully choosing the inclination of each surface portion of the outer lens surface with respect to the chip size of the light source. The inclination of the surface portions are chosen such that the lens provides an optimal weighing between size and light efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Luis Fernando Rueda
  • DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE COMPRISING AN ADJUSTABLE CLOSING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20100275787
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a device (50) for preparing a beverage from a food substance contained in a capsule (24) by injection of a liquid into the capsule (24) provided to the device (50). Said liquid is provided by a pump of the device, said device comprising an extraction head (20) having an aperture (2.2) for inserting a capsule (24) into a brewing chamber (25) of the device. The brewing chamber (25) is defined by an upper and a lower enclosing member (10a, 10b), a closing mechanism (1) to selectively enclose said capsule by a relative displacement of said enclosing members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Enzo Bonacci, Jean-Luc Denisart, Christian Talon, HansPeter Pleisch
  • MULTI-CHAMBERED FOOD CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20100272868
    Abstract: Multi-chambered food containers having and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a multi-chambered food container having a first chamber, a second chamber, and a peelable seal separating the first and the second chambers. The second chamber can have a food component stored therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Leslie Krysty, Mark Green, Greg Ische, Bradley Rentfrow
  • DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE WITH REMOVABLE INJECTION MEMBER
    Publication number: 20100269706
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for preparing a beverage from a food substance contained in a capsule by injection of a liquid into the capsule provided to the device, said device comprising an extraction head (20) having an aperture (22) for inserting a capsule (24) into a receiving chamber (25) of the device, a closing mechanism (21) to selectively enclose said capsule by a relative movement of at least two enclosing members (10, 25b), and at least one injection member (1) comprising a support member (2) and at least one injection element (3), for receiving a liquid, attached to said support member (2) which is arranged to inject liquid into a capsule (24) provided to the device, wherein the injection member (1) is releasably mounted on a support (10) at the injection side of said receiving chamber (25) by means of a releasable connection mechanism (4a, 4b, 12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Denisart, Enzo Bonacci, Christian Talon, HansPeter Pleisch
  • FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20100272867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen confectionery products having at least one ingredient which is dispersed in said frozen confectionery in a non-homogeneous fashion. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such frozen confectionery products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Laure Gaelle Marie Schlup-Ollivier, Alain Fracheboud, David Philippe Labbe, Max Puaud
  • HYPOALLERGENIC CEREAL PROTEIN AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100267613
    Abstract: A partial hydrolysate of cereal protein wherein the hydrolysate has a degree of hydrolysis between 9 and 18%, products containing such a partial hydrolysate and a method for the primary prevention of allergic reactions to cereal protein in a young mammal using such a partial hydrolysate are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Rodolphe Fritsche, Geraldine Ortega, Raphael Schaller, Antoine Wermeille
  • TINGLING TRIGEMINAL COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20100266728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all-natural tingling compositions, to the use thereof in food products, in particular in frozen food or chilled dairy products and to a method for producing said tingling compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: David Philippe Labbe, Celine Riera, Gaelle Marie Laure Schlup-Ollivier, Johannes Le Coutre
  • NOVEL PROBIOTICS FOR PET FOOD APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20100266549
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lactic acid bacterial micro-organisms that have been isolated and selected for their probiotic potential and their use for the preparation of petfood compositions intended to improve the health of pets, and to compositions containing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Ralf Zink, Roberto Reniero, Florence Rochat, Christoph Cavadini, Thierry Der Weid, Eduardo Schiffrin, Jalil Benyacoub, Virginie Rousseau, Pablo Perez
  • SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FROM INGREDIENTS SUPPORTED BY AN ENCODED INSERT
    Publication number: 20100263546
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device for preparing a beverage from a food substance contained in a capsule (24) by injection of a liquid into the capsule (24), wherein said liquid is provided by a pump (70) of the device, said device comprising an extraction head (20) having an aperture (22) for inserting a capsule-holder (30) providing the capsule (24) to a capsule-holder receiving chamber (25) of the device, a closing mechanism (21) to selectively enclose said capsule (24) in the capsule-holder receiving chamber (25), at least one injection member (11) to supply a liquid received from the pump (70) to the inside of the capsule (24), a control unit (80) for controlling at least the pump (70) of the device, and decoding means (1) connected to the control unit (80) and designed to read information from the capsule-holder (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Roman Leuzinger, Ralph Kugler, Enzo Bonacci, Jean-Luc Denisart, Christian Talon, HansPeter Pleisch
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HYDROLYSATE
    Publication number: 20100260890
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing a hydrolysate of an edible solid substrate. The edible solid substrate may be of animal or plant origin comprising edible animal meat, fish meat, shellfish meat or an edible plant or a combination thereof. The process comprises preparing a fermented koji from a protein containing material and a carbohydrate, mixing the fermented koji with a selected edible solid substrate to form a mixture and hydrolysing the mixture in an environment with less than 2% salt content, preferably in a substantially salt-free condition. In another embodiment of the present invention, the fermented koji may be prepared from an edible solid substrate itself. The hydrolysate prepared according to the present invention may be further subjected to a moromi fermentation stage to obtain a food composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Bee Gim Lim
  • MIXING NOZZLE FITMENTS
    Publication number: 20100260892
    Abstract: Mixing nozzle fitments and beverage devices containing the mixing nozzle fitments are provided. In an embodiment, the mixing nozzle fitment includes a first shaft defining an inlet passage, a second shaft defining a curved outlet passage and attached to the first shaft, and a coupling member attached to the second shaft. The coupling member defines a passage that leads into the curved outlet passage of the second shaft. The mixing nozzle fitment can be used in any suitable beverage dispensing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Balakrishna Reddy
  • PREVENTION OF OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS IN IMMUNE-COMPROMISED SUBJECTS
    Publication number: 20100260720
    Abstract: This invention relates to a composition suitable for use in the prevention of opportunistic infections in immune-compromised individuals comprising a probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium breve or Bifidobacterium longum and a fucosylated oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising 2?-fucosyllactose, 3?fucosyllactose, difucosyllactose, lacto-N-fucopentaose, lacto-N-fucohexaose, fucosyllacto-N-hexaose and fucosyllacto-N-neohexaose. The invention further extends to the use of such a composition in the prevention of opportunistic infections in immune-compromised individuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Norbert Sprenger