Patents by Inventor Luc Van Belleghem

Luc Van Belleghem 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: 9888806
    Abstract: A device 120 for preparing infused beverages including: a capsule 102, with the front face 103 in a substantially vertical position; an injector 124 for introducing an infusing liquid into the capsule 102 through the frangible region 116 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118; and an infusion vessel 123 with a substantially vertical side opening 125 to the receptacle 118, so as to be in fluid connection with the filter wall 114 of the capsule 102 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118, and an openable and closable bottom opening 127 to allow an infused beverage to flow out of the infusion vessel 123.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Jacco Van Stenis, Quintijn Innikel
  • Patent number: 9756976
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising: a support arranged to receive a capsule provided with a front face, a filter wall, a ring, a rear face and a solid casing extending between the ring and the rear face and defining a receptacle containing the material to be infused; injection means; an infusion chamber having a substantially vertical opening arranged to be in fluid communication with the filter wall, said ring comprising sealing means arranged to maintain the fluid communication sealed from the surrounding medium; and an outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Yohann Beaufils
  • Patent number: 9743804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising: a support arranged to receive a capsule containing material to be infused, provided with a front face comprising a filter wall, a ring, a rear face and a solid casing; injection means arranged to introduce an infusion liquid into the capsule; an infusion chamber having a substantially vertical opening arranged to be in fluid communication with the filter wall, said ring comprising sealing means arranged to maintain the fluid communication sealed from the surrounding medium; and an outlet provided with closing/opening means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L
    Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Yohann Beaufils
  • Publication number: 20170135517
    Abstract: A device 120 for preparing infused beverages including: a capsule 102, with the front face 103 in a substantially vertical position; an injector 124 for introducing an infusing liquid into the capsule 102 through the frangible region 116 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118; and an infusion vessel 123 with a substantially vertical side opening 125 to the receptacle 118, so as to be in fluid connection with the filter wall 114 of the capsule 102 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118, and an openable and closable bottom opening 127 to allow an infused beverage to flow out of the infusion vessel 123.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Luc VAN BELLEGHEM, Jacco VAN STENIS, Quintijn INNIKEL
  • Publication number: 20160338523
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising: a support arranged to receive a capsule provided with a front face, a ring, a rear face, and a casing and defining a container; injection means arranged to introduce an infusion liquid into the capsule; an infusion chamber having a substantially vertical opening arranged to be in fluid communication with a filter wall; and an outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventor: Luc VAN BELLEGHEM
  • Publication number: 20160324361
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising: a support arranged to receive a capsule provided with a front face, a filter wall, a ring, a rear face and a solid casing extending between the ring and the rear face and defining a receptacle containing the material to be infused; injection means; an infusion chamber having a substantially vertical opening arranged to be in fluid communication with the filter wall, said ring comprising sealing means arranged to maintain the fluid communication sealed from the surrounding medium; and an outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Yohann Beaufils
  • Publication number: 20160324362
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising: a support arranged to receive a capsule containing material to be infused, provided with a front face comprising a filter wall, a ring, a rear face and a solid casing; injection means arranged to introduce an infusion liquid into the capsule; an infusion chamber having a substantially vertical opening arranged to be in fluid communication with the filter wall, said ring comprising sealing means arranged to maintain the fluid communication sealed from the surrounding medium; and an outlet provided with closing/opening means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Yohann Beaufils
  • Publication number: 20160206135
    Abstract: The machine comprises: an infusion chamber including infusion water introduction means and rinsing means; means for conveying an infused liquid; means for receiving a capsule of a product to be infused, bearing infusion data; means for establishing a sealed communication between the infusion chamber and an infusion capsule by means of a communication opening; means for discarding the capsule from the chamber; means for recognizing the infusion data borne by an infusion capsule. The recognition means are disposed outside the path followed by the steam leaving the infusion chamber through the communication opening in the infusion chamber after the capsule has been discarded from the chamber. In this way, the recognition means are not contaminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventor: Luc VAN BELLEGHEM
  • Patent number: 9382063
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule 102 containing dry infusible matter 101 for preparing infused beverages, and comprising: a front face 103 comprising a filter wall 114; a rim 105 surrounding said front face 103 and presenting a tapered outer edge 108; a back face 104, substantially opposed to said front face 103, and comprising a frangible region 116 for the injection of infusing liquid; and a solid envelope 106 between said rim 105 and said back face 104.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Jacco Van Stenis, Quintijn Innikel
  • Publication number: 20160114967
    Abstract: A device 120 for preparing infused beverages including: a capsule 102, with the front face 103 in a substantially vertical position; an injector 124 for introducing an infusing liquid into the capsule 102 through the frangible region 116 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118; and an infusion vessel 123 with a substantially vertical side opening 125 to the receptacle 118, so as to be in fluid connection with the filter wall 114 of the capsule 102 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118, and an openable and closable bottom opening 127 to allow an infused beverage to flow out of the infusion vessel 123.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Luc VAN BELLEGHEM, Jacco VAN STENIS, Quintijn INNIKEL
  • Publication number: 20110189350
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule 102 containing dry infusible matter 101 for preparing infused beverages, and comprising: a front face 103 comprising a filter wall 114; a rim 105 surrounding said front face 103 and presenting a tapered outer edge 108; a back face 104, substantially opposed to said front face 103, and comprising a frangible region 116 for the injection of infusing liquid; and a solid envelope 106 between said rim 105 and said back face 104.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Jacco Van Stenis, Quintijn Innikel
  • Patent number: 7856919
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preparing an infused beverage. The device includes an infusion container for containing liquid and comprising an opening to allow liquid to flow out of the container. The device further includes a receptacle comprising a cavity for receiving a cartridge containing infusible matter. The infusion container and the receptacle are operable in relation to each other to be arranged in a position wherein the infusion container and the cavity communicate through the opening. The device further comprises an openable and closable passage communicating with the cavity to allow liquid to flow from the infusion container to the passage through the cavity. The device further includes a cleaning means for introducing a liquid and/or vapor within the infusion container and a removing means for removing the cartridge from the cavity. An operating means is arranged for operating the cleaning means and the removing means successively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Cense D'Almez S.A.
    Inventor: Luc Van Belleghem
  • Publication number: 20080250935
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preparing an infused beverage. The device includes an infusion container for containing liquid and comprising an opening to allow liquid to flow out of the container. The device further includes a receptacle comprising a cavity for receiving a cartridge containing infusible matter. The infusion container and the receptacle are operable in relation to each other to be arranged in a position wherein the infusion container and the cavity communicate through the opening. The device further comprises an openable and closable passage communicating with the cavity to allow liquid to flow from the infusion container to the passage through the cavity. The device further includes a cleaning means for introducing a liquid and/or vapour within the infusion container and a removing means for removing the cartridge from the cavity. An operating means is arranged for operating the cleaning means and the removing means successively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: CENSE D'ALMEZ S.A.
    Inventor: Luc Van Belleghem