Patents by Inventor Joao ANDRÉ
Joao ANDRÉ 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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Publication number: 20210393073Abstract: Systems and processes of distribution of edible products, including an apparatus, in particular a beverage preparation apparatus, for example aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, that has a recipient placement disposition adapted for placing a recipient of collection of edible product, and an apparatus casing and an access disposition whereby the access disposition is adapted so that can provide selective access to the recipient placement disposition, for example for placing the recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe CONÇALVES MARTINS
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Patent number: 11202529Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing beverages comprising a machine casing (2) and discharge (7) including a discharge casing (71) with an opening (72) confined by a side wall (73) and a base wall (74) that includes at least one discharge passageway (75) disposed on a side opposite to the opening (72). The discharge casing (71) comprises retention elements (76) arranged in substantially mutually opposite positions on the perimeter region of the casing opening (72), whereby the retention elements (76) provide a removable retention along a vertical longitudinal plane of said discharge casing (71) on the machine casing (2). Thus, the opening (72) is confined above by a downwards oriented portion of said machine casing (2) when retained thereon by said retention elements (76). The retention elements (76) are adapted to provide retention on the machine casing (2) and release therefrom by manual actuation thereof without requiring the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André de Figueiredo Branco, Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins
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Patent number: 11178998Abstract: A beverage discharge disposition comprising a discharge casing (1) configured so that can be provided in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and frothed milk, whereby said discharge casing (1) presents a milk circulation disposition (2) that is characterized in that presents a simple and compact construction adapted so that can be attached in removable manner to an attached part of said discharge casing (1) and to provide an ergonomic use of said beverage preparation machine (20). Also, a beverage preparation machine (20) presenting an optimized beverage discharge disposition according to the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André de Figueiredo Branco
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Patent number: 11178033Abstract: A network event remediation service receives event logs from network computing devices to identify issues associated with these network computing devices. Based on these issues, the service generates various tasks to address the identified issues. The service obtains historical task data in order to determine whether any tasks do not comport with historical tasks performed by the network computing devices and removing such tasks. The service obtains health data from the network computing devices to calculate device scores for each device. The service uses the device scores to prioritize the tasks for each network computing device. These tasks are then dispatched to the network computing devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Louca, Goran Peretin, João André Henriques Ferreira, Mark Noel Kelly
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Patent number: 11147413Abstract: A beverage discharge disposition for frothing a liquid food product such as milk and comprising a discharge casing (1) configured for provision in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20). The beverage discharge disposition comprises an air valve (10) adapted to provide better milk frothing conditions and including an ambient air admission, an air flow constrain element (19) adapted to provide variations of a passageway section (18) of ambient air flow, an air flux discharge wall (17) provided downstream of the air flow constrain element (19), and a discharge chamber provided upstream of the air flux discharge wall (17).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André De Figueiredo Branco
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Publication number: 20210315413Abstract: Systems and processes of distribution of edible products, such as beverages. In particular, a system having a product recipient, a recipient placement disposition operatively associated to an apparatus of distribution of edible products that has a control adapted for control of operation of the distribution of edible products. The apparatus further has an interface operatively associated with the recipient placement disposition and adapted to provide input to the control according to the manipulation of the product recipient, including rotation movement thereof around a reference axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, Joäo André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS
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Publication number: 20210300747Abstract: A beverage distribution system for preparation of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, including a drinking recipient (1, 1?), for example of glass, cup, or similar type, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby the beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, along a direction opposite to the gravity force and with a given flow pressure, and a flow regulation mechanism (13) on the drinking recipient (1, 1?), whereby the drinking recipient (1, 1?) presents a recipient retention mechanism (17) provided so that the drinking recipients (1, 1?) can only be placed on the recipient placement support (22) in one or two previously defined angular extensions with relation to the beverage discharge disposition (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
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Publication number: 20210292150Abstract: A beverage distribution system for preparation of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, including a drinking recipient (1, 1?), for example of type glass, cup, or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby the beverage discharge disposition is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) on the base region (11) of the drinking recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite gravity, whereby the drinking recipient has first and second recipient parts (11, 12) adapted to be removably retained and that, in an assembled condition, provide fluid connection through a flow passageway (110) that develops along a single direction and to confine the beverage flow downstream of flow constrain means (16) and upstream of the entry of beverage flow in the region of the base wall (111) of the collection space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDAInventors: Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Cláudia FIGUEIRA BARROS DOS REIS, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
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Publication number: 20210274961Abstract: The present invention discloses a beverage discharge disposition comprising a discharge casing (1) configured so that can be provided in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and frothed milk, whereby said discharge casing (1) presents a milk circulation disposition (2) adapted so as to provide an ergonomic use of a beverage preparation machine, in particular the possibility of dismounting and mounting said milk circulation disposition (2) for periodic cleaning thereof. The present invention further discloses a beverage preparation machine (20) and a process for operating said machine (20), in particular of a respective ergonomic beverage discharge disposition, according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
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Publication number: 20210274962Abstract: The present invention discloses a beverage discharge disposition comprising a discharge casing (1) configured so that can be provided in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and frothed milk, whereby said discharge casing (1) presents a milk circulation disposition (2) adapted so as to provide an ergonomic use of a beverage preparation machine, in particular with milk flux regulation means (3) of more ergonomic use. The present invention further discloses a beverage preparation machine (20) and a process for operating said machine (20), in particular of a respective ergonomic beverage discharge disposition, according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA-COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joao Andre DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
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Publication number: 20210196823Abstract: The present invention further relates to methods for treating a disease of iron metabolism and disease of fat or carbohydrate metabolism using a BMP agonist or antagonistType: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Alexander Hal Drakesmith, João André Traila Arezes, Simon John Draper, Kirsty Anne McHugh, Fredrik Karpe, Nathan Denton, Orla Cunningham, Niall John Foy, Reema Jasuja
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Publication number: 20200228430Abstract: A network event remediation service receives event logs from network computing devices to identify issues associated with these network computing devices. Based on these issues, the service generates various tasks to address the identified issues. The service obtains historical task data in order to determine whether any tasks do not comport with historical tasks performed by the network computing devices and removing such tasks. The service obtains health data from the network computing devices to calculate device scores for each device. The service uses the device scores to prioritize the tasks for each network computing device. These tasks are then dispatched to the network computing devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Louca, Goran Peretin, João André Henriques Ferreira, Mark Noel Kelly
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Publication number: 20200122922Abstract: A capsule (1) having at least one first construction element (2) with a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) with a lid-like shape, adapted to contain an individual portion of an edible substance. The second construction element (3) has a passageway wall (4) surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41), and further has an intercalary (6) adapted to provide seat for a sealing element (14) of a brewing device (10), and thereby a better sealing of the upstream pressurized flow inside of the brewing device (10). The capsule is in a system for preparing edible products including an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) comprising one sealing element (14) adapted to seal the pressurized flow upstream of said capsule (1) within a region in the vicinity of the injection means (13) of said brewing device (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joao Andre DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Jesus MEDINA MUNDT
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Publication number: 20200087055Abstract: A capsule (1) having at least one first construction element (2) configured in a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) configured in a lid-like shape, adapted so as to contain an individual portion of an edible substance. The second construction element (3) presents a passageway wall (4) provided as a recess region and surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41) provided as a reduction of thickness in the upstream side and downstream side of said passageway wall (4). The capsule is used with an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) presenting injection means (13) adapted so that exert a mechanic pressure upon the passageway wall (4) on a region of the passageway wall (4) opposite to the region of weakened material region (41).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joao Andre DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Jesus MEDINA MUNDT
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Publication number: 20200046160Abstract: The present invention discloses a beverage discharge disposition comprising a discharge casing (1) configured so that can be provided in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and frothed milk, whereby said beverage discharge disposition presents an air valve disposition (10) adapted so as to provide better milk frothing conditions, notably by means of an air valve disposition (10) presenting a particular characteristic dimension (d) of a respective discharge passageway (18). The present invention further refers to a beverage preparation machine (20) comprising a beverage discharge disposition according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
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Publication number: 20200017288Abstract: The present invention refers to a capsule (1) presenting at least one first construction element (2) configured in a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) configured in a lid-like shape, adapted so as to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, whereby said second construction element (3) presents a passageway wall (4) provided as a recess region and surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41) provided as a reduction of thickness in at least one of the upstream and downstream sides of said passageway wall (4). The present invention further refers to a system for preparing edible products including a capsule (1), an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) presenting injection means (13) adapted so that exert a mechanic pressure upon the passageway wall (4) on a region of the passageway wall (4) opposite to the region of weakened material region (41).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joao Andre DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Jesus MEDINA MUNDT
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Publication number: 20200008607Abstract: The present invention discloses a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as for example espresso type coffee, comprising a machine casing (2) that presents at least one first access element (21) on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there are the fluid pressurization means (5), preferentially also a second element access (22) also on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there is provided a milk frothing device (9), thereby enabling its removal for periodic cleaning in ergonomic manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS
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Publication number: 20200000272Abstract: The present invention refers to a capsule (1) presenting at least one first construction element (2) configured in a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) configured in a lid-like shape, adapted so as to contain an individual portion of an edible substance, whereby said second construction element (3) presents a passageway wall (4) that is surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41) provided as a reduction of thickness in at least one of the upstream and downstream sides of said passageway wall (4), and that presents a projection element (7) adapted so that can be actuated mechanically.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DE CAFES S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT
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Patent number: 10484257Abstract: A network event remediation service receives event logs from network computing devices to identify issues associated with these network computing devices. Based on these issues, the service generates various tasks to address the identified issues. The service obtains historical task data in order to determine whether any tasks do not comport with historical tasks performed by the network computing devices and removing such tasks. The service obtains health data from the network computing devices to calculate device scores for each device. The service uses the device scores to prioritize the tasks for each network computing device. These tasks are then dispatched to the network computing devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Louca, Goran Peretin, João André Henriques Ferreira, Mark Noel Kelly
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Publication number: 20190335941Abstract: A capsule (1) comprising a first construction element (2) having a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) having a lid-like shape, adapted to contain an individual portion of an edible substance. The second construction element (3) has a passageway wall (4) surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41). The element (3) also has a recess region (5) and intercalary region (6) that provides a better retention of the capsule (1) and upstream sealing of the pressurized flow inside of a brewing device (10). The capsule (1) is part of a system for preparing edible products, including the capsule (1), an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) presenting one engagement element (15) adapted to engage with said recess region (5), so as to retain said capsule (1) with relation to a sealing element (14) provided so as to be adjacent with said intercalary region (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DE CAFES, S.A.Inventors: Rui NABEIRO, Joao Andre DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Jesus MEDINA MUNDT