Patents by Inventor Gotthard Mahlich

Gotthard Mahlich 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).

  • Patent number: 9451845
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brewing or preparation chamber (1) of a beverage preparation device, which is suitable for receiving and extracting a portion capsule (17) filled with powdered or liquid base beverage materials and which consists, completely or partly, of electrically conductive material, and the brewing or preparation chamber (1) comprises a stationary first chamber part (2), and a second chamber part, wherein two electrically conductive contacts are arranged in the first chamber part and in the second chamber part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 9445687
    Abstract: Brewing or preparation chamber (1) which is intended for a beverage-making machine and is suitable for accommodating, and extracting the contents from, a portion capsule (27, 29) which is filled with pulverulent or liquid basic beverage substances and consists fully or partially of electrically conductive material, and the brewing or preparation chamber (1) consists of a first, fixed-location chamber part (2), which is provided with opening means (25) for opening the portion capsule (27, 29) in relation to the beverage outlet and is connected in a fluid-channelling manner to a structure (6, 7, 8) for the outflow of the beverage, and of a second chamber part (3), which can be moved vertically or horizontally in relation to the first chamber part (2), is connected in a fluid-channelling manner, for the purpose of supplying the portion capsule (27, 29) with the extraction liquid, to an extraction-liquid-feeding extraction-liquid pump (37) and is provided with piercing means (11, 12) for opening the portion capsu
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 9359128
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage is proposed, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element having a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: K-Fee System GMBH
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 9334104
    Abstract: A method for producing a beverage using a portion capsule is proposed. The portion capsule includes a capsule body with a capsule base and a cover, a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the cover, and a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base. The filter element includes a non-woven having a felt structure such that no crema is formed on the beverage. The method includes providing the portion capsule in a first method step, perforating the capsule base by means of an external perforation means in a second method step, and at least partially spacing the filter element apart from the capsule base in a third method step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: K-Fee System GMBH
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Publication number: 20150086688
    Abstract: A method for producing a beverage using a portion capsule is proposed. The portion capsule includes a capsule body with a capsule base and a cover, a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the cover, and a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base. The filter element includes a non-woven having a felt structure such that no crema is formed on the beverage. The the method includes providing the portion capsule in a first method step, perforating the capsule base by means of an external perforation means in a second method step, and at least partially spacing the filter element apart from the capsule base in a third method step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Gotthard MAHLICH
  • Publication number: 20150079241
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage is proposed, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element having a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Gotthard MAHLICH
  • Publication number: 20150010680
    Abstract: The invention proposes a portion capsule for producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element comprising a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 8916220
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage is proposed, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element having a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: K-Fee System GmbH
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 8895090
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage is proposed, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element having a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: K-Fee System GmbH
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 8707856
    Abstract: A coffee/espresso machine having a milk froth generating device for cappuccino and including at least one outflow tube fluid-conductively connected with an espresso supply. The espresso supply is connected to an outlet of an espresso brewing unit, and at least one milk froth tube is connected to the milk froth generating device. At least one milk froth tube leads into an upper end of the outflow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Eugster/Frismag AG
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Publication number: 20130327222
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brewing or preparation chamber (1) of a beverage preparation device, which is suitable for receiving and extracting a portion capsule (17) filled with powdered or liquid base beverage materials and which consists, completely or partly, of electrically conductive material, and the brewing or preparation chamber (1) comprises a stationary first chamber part (2), and a second chamber part, wherein two electrically conductive contacts are arranged in the first chamber part and in the second chamber part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 8590443
    Abstract: A brewing unit of a drinks preparation device is provided with a first housing device with a coffee brewing chamber (4), having an outlet (5), for housing coffee powder and for preparation of a drink therefrom, provided with a second housing device (6) with a housing chamber (7) having a through opening (22) in the base thereof for an alternative or additional milk or foamed milk regeneration, said second device being suitable for housing a milk or milk powder portion unit (14) and for preparation of the milk or milk foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Eugster/Frismag AG
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Publication number: 20130167733
    Abstract: Brewing or preparation chamber (1) which is intended for a beverage-making machine and is suitable for accommodating, and extracting the contents from, a portion capsule (27, 29) which is filled with pulverulent or liquid basic beverage substances and consists fully or partially of electrically conductive material, and the brewing or preparation chamber (1) consists of a first, fixed-location chamber part (2), which is provided with opening means (25) for opening the portion capsule (27, 29) in relation to the beverage outlet and is connected in a fluid-channelling manner to a structure (6, 7, 8) for the outflow of the beverage, and of a second chamber part (3), which can be moved vertically or horizontally in relation to the first chamber part (2), is connected in a fluid-channelling manner, for the purpose of supplying the portion capsule (27, 29) with the extraction liquid, to an extraction-liquid-feeding extraction-liquid pump (37) and is provided with piercing means (11, 12) for opening the portion capsu
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 8418603
    Abstract: An exchangeable air and aroma tight sealed container for powdered drink constituents is designed as a multi-portion container (12) in order to permit a rational preparation scheme for a milk or milk foam generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Eugster/Frismag AG
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Publication number: 20120070543
    Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage is proposed, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element having a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Publication number: 20120070551
    Abstract: The invention proposes a portion capsule for producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side, with a cavity for accommodating a pulverulent or liquid beverage base being formed between the capsule base and the filling side, with a filter element being arranged between the beverage base and the capsule base, and with the filter element comprising a non-woven which is arranged in the region of the capsule base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Patent number: 7992488
    Abstract: Milk froth generating device for generating milk froth from milk powder (7) and hot water comprises a hot water supply and a water heater. For simply obtaining milk froth of high quality, the milk froth generating device comprises a substantially rotation-symmetrical hot water sprayer head having hot water channels (9, 12) downwardly directed and open at the bottom. Some of them are disposed close to an outer convex surface (10) of the hot water sprayer head and some extending close to a central axis of the hot water sprayer head (1). The hot water channels are connected via a hot water distribution chamber (16) in the hot water sprayer head, and the hot water supply (17) with a hot water pressure generator and the water heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Eugster/Frismag AG
    Inventors: Gotthard Mahlich, Arthur Eugster
  • Publication number: 20110072977
    Abstract: A coffee/espresso machine having a milk froth generating device for cappuccino and including at least one outflow tube fluid-conductively connected with an espresso supply. The espresso supply is connected to an outlet of an espresso brewing unit, and at least one milk froth tube is connected to the milk froth generating device. At least one milk froth tube leads into an upper end of the outflow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Publication number: 20100162898
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brewing unit of a device for preparing beverages, comprising a first receiving device which is a coffee brewing chamber (9) having an outlet, suitable for receiving loose coffee powder or a coffee or cocoa portion unit (10) and suitable for the preparation of a beverage by using said unit. For a more economical preparation process, the brewing unit is enhanced such that the brewing unit is provided with a second receiving device, comprising a docking device (7) for receiving a removable encapsulated multi-portion container (41) for milk powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich
  • Publication number: 20100162901
    Abstract: An exchangeable air and aroma tight sealed container for powdered drink constituents is designed as a multi-portion container (12) in order to permit a rational preparation scheme for a milk or milk foam generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Gotthard Mahlich