Patents by Inventor Christian Ferrier
Christian Ferrier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9974410Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preparing a flavored beverage and comprising: a first part or inlet head (1) and a second part or outlet head (2), and a third cradle-shaped part (3) delimiting an insertion compartment for a pod able to synchronously pivot with a relative translation of both first and second parts from an initial insertion position in which the cradle is in a tilted position as far as a final extraction position in which the cradle is in a vertical position, and said pod being compressed between both front faces (1-2) and (2-1) facing each other of said first and respectively second parts in a said extraction position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Technopool SarlInventor: Christian Ferrier
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Patent number: 9788684Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preparing an aromatized beverage capable of extracting aromas from a powder pod containing them, said device having: a first part (1-1), and a second part (1-2) of a same longitudinal axis (XX?), and first means for coaxial horizontal relative translation and/or rotation displacement (XX?) of said first male part and second female part, and a third part (4) delimiting an initial insertion compartment (6) and a discharge compartment (7) between said first and second parts in an open position with maximum separation, said third part having an orifice (4b), able to be crossed by at least one of both first and second parts, said third part being able to pivot in a synchronized way with a said relative translation and/or rotation of both first and second parts.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: TECHNOPOOL SARLInventor: Christian Ferrier
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Publication number: 20150297019Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preparing a flavored beverage and comprising: a first part or inlet head (1) and a second part or outlet head (2), and a third cradle-shaped part (3) delimiting an insertion compartment for a pod able to synchronously pivot with a relative translation of both first and second parts from an initial insertion position in which the cradle is in a tilted position as far as a final extraction position in which the cradle is in a vertical position, and said pod being compressed between both front faces (1-2) and (2-1) facing each other of said first and respectively second parts in a said extraction position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventor: Christian FERRIER
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Publication number: 20150050404Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preparing an aromatized beverage capable of extracting aromas from a powder pod containing them, said device comprising: a first part (1-1), and a second part (1-2) of a same longitudinal axis (XX?), and first means for coaxial horizontal relative translation and/or rotation displacement (XX?) of said first male part and second female part, and a third part (4) delimiting an initial insertion compartment (6) and a discharge compartment (7) between said first and second parts in an open position with maximum separation, said third part comprising an orifice (4b), able to be crossed by at least one of both first and second parts, said third part being able to pivot in a synchronized way with a said relative translation and/or rotation of both first and second parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Christian Ferrier
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Patent number: 7846485Abstract: A packaging article for a substance to be infused, includes two layers (2, 3) of filter material enclosing a reinforcement sheet (4) equipped with a hole (5). This packaging is such that it includes a hollow cylindrical part (6) for transverse stiffening, the outer wall of which is placed on the hole (5) of the reinforcement sheet (4), and delimiting, with the layers (2, 3), a volume for receiving a substance to be infused. Application to pre-dosed packages of a substance to be infused, such as ground coffee or tea leaves.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Compagnie Mediterraneenne des Cafes (SA)Inventors: Jean Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Publication number: 20100189859Abstract: A device and process for brewing drinks, the device includes a brewing chamber capable of accommodating a package containing products to be brewed, the chamber having two parts configured so as to be moved towards or away from each other to close or open, respectively, the brewing chamber, and package arresting elements capable of applying themselves around the perimeter of the package once introduced into the brewing chamber. According to the invention, the device is such that one of the parts of the brewing chamber is mobile, allowing it to move the package past the arresting elements by deforming the perimeter of the package. Applicable to espresso type coffee machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: COMPAGNIE MEDITERRANEENE DES CAFES S.A.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Publication number: 20090173642Abstract: A packaging article for a substance to be infused, includes two layers (2, 3) of filter material enclosing a reinforcement sheet (4) equipped with a hole (5). This packaging is such that it includes a hollow cylindrical part (6) for transverse stiffening, the outer wall of which is placed on the hole (5) of the reinforcement sheet (4), and delimiting, with the layers (2, 3), a volume for receiving a substance to be infused. Application to pre-dosed packages of a substance to be infused, such as ground coffee or tea leaves.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2006Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: COMPAGNIE MEDITERRANEENNE DES CAFES S.A.Inventors: Jean Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Patent number: 7461584Abstract: A device for the production of beverages by infusing a substance that is to be infused and which is contained in disposable packaging, includes: an infusion chamber having a configuration which can vary between an open position and a closed position for the infusion; elements for guiding the packaging from an introduction area (7) towards the infusion chamber, the guiding elements including a slide (6) which can cooperate with the periphery of the packaging, characterized by the fact that the inventive device includes elements (9) for detecting an identification marking on the packaging, the detection elements (9) being formed in the slide (6). The device is applicable to coffee machines using packaging provided with marking for identification purposes.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Compagnie Mediterraneenne des Cafes S.A.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Patent number: 7350456Abstract: A device for the production of beverages such as coffee by infusion of a product contained in a tablet (2) includes an infusion chamber (1) adapted to receive a tablet (2) having two portions (3, 4) shaped to move toward or away from each other to close or open the infusion chamber (1), in which device only one of the portions has mobility and rotation so as to place the tablet (2) in abutment in the portion and that the portion (3) movable in rotation has mobility in translation to open or close the infusion chamber (1). The device includes additional elements for holding closed the two portions of the infusion chamber (1).Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Compagine Mediterraneenne des Cafes S.A.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Patent number: 7318373Abstract: A device for the production of beverages such as coffee by infusion of a product contained in a tablet includes an infusion chamber adapted to receive such a tablet (2) and has two portions (3, 4) arranged to move toward or away from each other to close or open the infusion chamber. Only one of the portions has mobility in rotation adapted to place the tablet (2) in abutment in the portion, the portion (3) movable in rotation having mobility in translation to open or close the infusion chamber, and having common drive elements for the mobility in translation and the mobility in rotation of the movable portion (3). The drive elements having a rotatable drive shaft (13) coupled to the movable portion (3) by at least one rod (14a, 14b) mounted pivotably between the drive shaft (13) and the movable portion (3).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Compagnie Mediterraneenne des Cafes S.A.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Publication number: 20070245901Abstract: A device for the production of beverages by infusing a substance that is to be infused and which is contained in disposable packaging, includes: an infusion chamber having a configuration which can vary between an open position and a closed position for the infusion; elements for guiding the packaging from an introduction area (7) towards the infusion chamber, the guiding elements including a slide (6) which can cooperate with the periphery of the packaging, characterized by the fact that the inventive device includes elements (9) for detecting an identification marking on the packaging, the detection elements (9) being formed in the slide (6). The device is applicable to coffee machines using packaging provided with marking for identification purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2005Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: Compagnie Mediterraneenne Des Cafes S.A.Inventors: Jean Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Publication number: 20050235834Abstract: A device for the production of beverages such as coffee by infusion of a product contained in a tablet (2) includes an infusion chamber (1) adapted to receive a tablet (2) having two portions (3, 4) shaped to move toward or away from each other to close or open the infusion chamber (1), in which device only one of the portions has mobility and rotation so as to place the tablet (2) in abutment in the portion and that the portion (3) movable in rotation has mobility in translation to open or close the infusion chamber (1). The device includes additional elements for holding closed the two portions of the infusion chamber (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Publication number: 20050106288Abstract: A device for the production of beverages such as coffee by infusion of a product contained in a tablet includes an infusion chamber adapted to receive such a tablet (2) and has two portions (3, 4) arranged to move toward or away from each other to close or open the infusion chamber. Only one of the portions has mobility in rotation adapted to place the tablet (2) in abutment in the portion, the portion (3) movable in rotation having mobility in translation to open or close the infusion chamber, and having common drive elements for the mobility in translation and the mobility in rotation of the movable portion (3). The drive elements having a rotatable drive shaft (13) coupled to the movable portion (3) by at least one rod (14a, 14b) mounted pivotably between the drive shaft (13) and the movable portion (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Device and method for controlling the closing and opening of an extraction chamber of a coffee maker
Patent number: 6557458Abstract: A control device for the closing and opening of the extraction chamber (5) of a coffeemaking machine of the espresso type. The extraction chamber (5) comprises two parts (3, 4) movable relative to each other by an electric motor (6) to open or close the extraction chamber (5). The device comprises: elements for measuring the intensity of the supply current of the motor (6) at least during the closing phase of the extraction chamber (5); elements for detecting a drop in the derivative relative to the current supply time below a predetermined threshold, permitting detecting the optimum closed position for the extraction chamber (5), so as to stop the movement of the movable parts (3, 4) when this position is reached.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Compagnie Mediterraneenne des CafesInventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier -
Patent number: 6505544Abstract: Device for the extraction of coffee, includes an extraction chamber supplied by the vertical introduction of tablets or premeasured small quantities of ground coffee. The extraction chamber includes two movable portions for horizontal movement so as to move toward or away from each other, one of the movable portions including a hot water inlet, the other having a coffee extract outlet. The movable portions are each mounted on an eccentric shaft adapted to transmit to them oscillatory movements of opposite directions. A braked pivotal connection between each eccentric shaft and each movable portion, combines a horizontal movement and an oscillatory movement for sequencing the phases of opening and closing the extraction chamber. The device is useful in coffee machines of the espresso type usable with tablets or premeasured small quantities.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Compagnie Mediterraneenne des CafesInventors: Jean-Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier
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Patent number: 5755149Abstract: The automatic machine for the preparation of hot beverage infusions such as coffee being formed by a group formed of a body facing a boiler intended to be brought closer to each other in order to form an infusion chamber. The machine having, between the body and the boiler, at the infusion chamber: reception members intended to receive an individual package containing the product to be infused, the reception members being intended to secure temporarily the package between the body and the boiler; a position fixing element for guiding and maintaining the package in a vertical position when the reception members are present; and an automatic ejection member which ejects the package simply by gravity, the displacement of the package being perpendicular to the axis of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Compagnie Mediterraneenne des Cafes S.A.Inventors: Jean Pierre Blanc, Christian Ferrier