Patents by Inventor Günter EMPL

Günter EMPL 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).

  • Publication number: 20240101340
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single serve capsule for preparing a beverage in a brewing chamber of a beverage preparation machine, wherein the single serve capsule has a base element having a hollow space for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover that closes the hollow space, wherein the base element comprises a capsule bottom, a peripheral flange and a capsule wall that extends between the capsule bottom and the peripheral flange, wherein the flange has a sealing element which is integral with the flange and is in the form of a sealing bead oriented away from the capsule cover, wherein the sealing bead comprises an inner flank and an outer flank, wherein the flange has a first flange region between the capsule wall and the inner flank and a second flange region between the outer free end of the flange and the outer flank, and wherein the capsule cover is fastened along a first peripheral fastening face in the first flange region and along a second peripheral fastening face in the second flange
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20240032725
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge receptacle for producing a beverage by means of a cartridge which comprises a pot reservoir which is filled with a beverage substance and is closed by a sealing element, in particular a sealing film, wherein the cartridge receptacle has a connecting region for connection to the cartridge, and the cartridge receptacle with the cartridge can be inserted into Got a beverage preparation machine, wherein the cartridge receptacle has a mixing chamber, which can be brought into fluid connection to the reservoir, and a fluid supply, which opens into the mixing chamber, for introducing liquid into the mixing chamber, wherein the cartridge receptacle has a cartridge unloading device for at least partially transferring the beverage substance from the reservoir into the mixing chamber, wherein the cartridge receptacle has a beverage outlet for conducting a beverage out of the mixing chamber, in particular directly, into a beverage container, wherein the cartridge receptacle also has a
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20240033694
    Abstract: A receiving apparatus for receiving a bottle for a carbonation machine; the receiving apparatus has a securing apparatus for securing the bottle, the securing apparatus has a locking element, the locking element has a guiding means; when the receiving apparatus is moved from the bottle receiving state into the fitting state, the locking element is guided by the guiding means such that the bottle is secured by means of the locking element; the locking element is configured to be pivoted about a locking element axis; the locking element in the bottle receiving state is arranged in a radially outer position; when the receiving apparatus is moved from the bottle receiving state into the fitting state, the locking element is pivoted about the locking element axis from the radially outer position into a radially inner position, and the radially inner position is configured to secure the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Stefan Stalder, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20230355029
    Abstract: Proposed is a cartridge system for making a beverage, the cartridge system being insertable into a beverage preparation machine and comprising a cartridge that includes a reservoir filled with a beverage substance; and a cartridge receptacle; the cartridge receptacle includes a mixing chamber fluidically connectable to the reservoir, and a fluid feed line extending into the mixing chamber; characterized in that the cartridge system comprises an intermediate cap, the cartridge includes a first connection means, the intermediate cap includes a first mating connection means that is complementary to the first connection means, and the first mating connection means is connected to the first connection means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20230348253
    Abstract: Proposed is a cartridge system for making a beverage, the cartridge system being insertable into a beverage preparation machine and comprising: a cartridge that includes a reservoir filled with a beverage substance; and a cartridge receptacle connected to the cartridge; the cartridge receptacle includes a mixing chamber fluidically connectable to the reservoir, and a fluid feed line extending into the mixing chamber; the cartridge includes a cartridge wall, and the cartridge system includes a sealing element for closing the reservoir; characterized in that a seal between the cartridge and the cartridge receptacle is formed by a sealing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20230329476
    Abstract: Proposed is a cartridge system for making a beverage, the cartridge system being insertable into a beverage preparation machine and comprising: a cartridge that includes a reservoir filled with a beverage substance; and a cartridge receptacle that is connected to the cartridge; the cartridge receptacle includes a mixing chamber fluidically connectable to the reservoir, and a fluid feed line extending into the mixing chamber; the cartridge has a cartridge wall; characterized in that the cartridge wall includes a flange for attaching a sealing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20230286733
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule includes a capsule body that has a collar edge and a capsule bottom; a filter element located inside of the capsule body, the filter element is elastic, the filter element has a flange that is attached to the collar edge of the capsule body, the filter element has a bottom; and a cover attached to the capsule body. The bottom of the filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom such that a free space remains between the filter element and the capsule bottom. The filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom in such a manner that only before a liquid is applied to a beverage substrate, does the filter element not touch the capsule bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventor: Günter Empl
  • Patent number: 11702276
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule includes a capsule body that has a collar edge and a capsule bottom; a filter element located inside of the capsule body, the filter element is elastic, the filter element has a flange that is attached to the collar edge of the capsule body, the filter element has a bottom; and a cover attached to the capsule body. The bottom of the filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom such that a free space remains between the filter element and the capsule bottom. The filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom in such a manner that only before a liquid is applied to a beverage substrate, does the filter element not touch the capsule bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: K-FEE SYSTEM GMBH
    Inventor: Günter Empl
  • Patent number: 11607073
    Abstract: Proposed is a device for producing a beverage, more particularly a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge mount having a cartridge holder for holding a cartridge filled with a beverage substance, wherein: the cartridge holder has a receiving opening; the cartridge holder has a water supply for introducing water into the cartridge and a compressed air supply for introducing compressed air into the cartridge; the cartridge holder can be transferred between a loading position, in which the cartridge can be inserted into or removed from the receiving opening, and an operating position, in which a beverage can be produced in the cartridge and dispensed from a beverage outlet of the cartridge by the introduction of the water and the compressed air into the cartridge and by the interaction of the water with the beverage substance; the cartridge holder has a first holding element and a second holding element between which the receiving opening is formed; the first holding element is moveable in relation to the second
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: FREEZIO AG
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20230047623
    Abstract: A portion capsule for the preparation of a beverage with the aid of a beverage production machine, the portion capsule having a base element with a cavity for receiving a beverage raw material and having a capsule lid which closes the cavity, the base element includes a capsule bottom, a circumferential flange, and a capsule wall which extends from the capsule bottom to the circumferential flange, the capsule lid being fastened to the flange, the portion capsule having a feature which can be visually detected, in particular, by a detector of the beverage production machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Patent number: 11542144
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser having a cartridge holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: FREEZIO AG
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20220401897
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a beverage in portions, wherein a beverage concentrate portion is mixed with a water portion, said water portion being mixed with carbon dioxide prior to being mixed with the beverage concentrate. The invention additionally relates to a device for producing a beverage in portions, wherein a beverage concentrate portion is mixed with a water portion, said water portion being mixed with carbon dioxide in a static mixer prior to being mixed with the beverage concentrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer, Remo Sonderegger
  • Publication number: 20220396419
    Abstract: Proposed is a cartridge system (1) for producing a beverage, said cartridge system (1) being insertable into a beverage preparation machine (3), wherein: the cartridge system (1) includes a cartridge (2), which has a reservoir (6) filled with a beverage substance (7); and a cartridge receptacle (10) connected to the cartridge (2), said cartridge receptacle (10) having a mixing chamber (8) that can be fluidically connected to the reservoir (6); and including a fluid supply (12) that leads to the mixing chamber (8); the cartridge system (1) further comprising an identification means for identifying the cartridge system in the beverage preparation machine (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Patent number: 11518667
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge receiver (10) for producing a drink (70) using a cartridge (2) that comprises a reservoir (6) filled with a drink substance (7), it being possible to insert the cartridge receiver (10) into a drink preparation machine (3) and connect it to the cartridge (2), wherein the cartridge receiver (10) comprises a mixing chamber (8) that can be brought into fluidic connection with the reservoir (6), and a fluid supply (12) that opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention is characterised in that the cartridge receiver (10) comprises a mandrel guide (80) and a puncturing mandrel (73) that is displaceably mounted within said mandrel guide (80), wherein the puncturing mandrel (73) can be displaced between a retracted position in which said puncturing mandrel (73) is positioned at a distance from a sealing element (18) of the cartridge (2), and an extended position in which said puncturing mandrel (73) pierces the sealing element (18) and projects into the reservoir (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Freezio AG
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Patent number: 11498750
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body (2). Said capsule body has a capsule bottom (3), a sidewall (22), a collar edge (5), and a cover (6). A cavity (100) for accommodating a beverage substrate in the form of a powder, granules, cut leaves or liquid is formed between the capsule bottom and the cover. A filter element (7) is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material. The filter element has a cut-out in which no filtering material is provided. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a single serve capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: GCS German Capsule Solution GmbH
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Patent number: 11479457
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser having a cartridge holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: FREEZIO AG
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl, Daniel Fischer
  • Publication number: 20220287495
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system (1) for producing a bever-age (70), wherein the cartridge system (1) can be introduced into a beverage preparation machine (3). The invention also relates to a cartridge (2) which comprises a reservoir (6) filled with a beverage substance (7) and to a cartridge receiving region (10) connected to the cartridge (2). The cartridge receiving region (10) has a mixing chamber (8) which can be fluidically connected to the reservoir (6) and a fluid feed line (12) which opens into the mixing chamber (8). The mixing chamber (8) has a beverage discharge (11), through which the beverage (70) made of the mixture of the beverage substance (7) and the fluid supplied by the fluid feed line (12) in the mixing chamber (8) is dispensed, said beverage discharge (11) comprising a tubular line piece (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20220274725
    Abstract: What is proposed is a cartridge system (1) for producing a beverage (70), wherein the cartridge system (1) can be inserted into a beverage preparation machine (3) and has a cartridge (2), which comprises a reservoir (6) filled with a beverage substance (7), and a cartridge receptacle (10), which is connected to the cartridge (2), wherein the cartridge receptacle (10) has a mixing chamber (8), which can be fluidically connected to the reservoir (6), and a fluid supply line (12), which opens into the mixing chamber (8), wherein, furthermore, the cartridge (2) is manufactured at least in part from aluminum. Also proposed is a method for producing this cartridge system (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Günter Empl, Marc Krüger
  • Publication number: 20220194690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a basic element having a cavity in which a raw beverage material is provided and being closed by a membrane fastened to the basic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl
  • Publication number: 20220127071
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single-serve capsule (1) for preparing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine, wherein: the single-serve capsule (1) comprises a base element (2), which has a cavity (3) for receiving a beverage raw material, and a capsule cover (4) sealing the cavity (3); the base element (2) comprises a capsule base (5), a peripheral flange (6), and a capsule wall (7) extending between the capsule base (5) and the peripheral flange (6); the capsule cover (4) is attached to the flange (6) along a sealing plane (8); the flange (6) has a peripheral bulge (9) at its outer free end; a sealing element in the form of a sealing bead (10) pointing away from the capsule cover (4) is provided on the flange (6); the sealing plane (8) extends along the flange (6) on the side of the capsule cover (4), between the bulge (9) and the sealing bead (10); and the sealing bead (10) comprises an inner flank (11) on the capsule wall (7) side and an outer flank (12) on the bulge (9) side; characterised in that the
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Marc Krüger, Günter Empl