Abstract: A network adapter includes a network interface that communicates packets over a network, a host interface connected locally to a host processor and to a host memory, and processing circuitry, coupled between the network interface and the host interface, and is configured to receive in a common queue, via the host interface, (i) a processing work item specifying a source buffer in the host memory, a data processing operation, and a first address in the host memory, and (ii) an RDMA write work item specifying the first address, and a second address in a remote memory. In response to the processing work item, the processing circuitry reads data from the source buffer, applies the data processing operation, and stores the processed data in the first address. In response to the RDMA write work item the processing circuitry transmits the processed data, over the network, for storage in the second address.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a brewing unit (5) for a beverage preparation machine (1), having several automated functionalities actuated by one single motor (16). The invention also concerns a beverage preparation machine comprising such an automated brewing unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a home food or beverage preparation machine (1) comprising a mechanical part which is mobile between at least a first and a second position. The machine (1) comprises an actuator comprising a wire (13) made of a shape memory material. This wire (13) has a retracted state and an extended state, and the actuator is configured to move the mechanical part to or maintain the mechanical part in one of said first and second positions by retraction of the wire. Any mobile part of a home food or beverage preparation machine, and more particularly a valve assembly or a mobile plate (22) for clamping an ingredient package may thus be moved instantaneously without noise between its different positions.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve seat and a valve member movable with respect to the valve seat. An adjustment circuit assembly includes a resistive element that is coupled to the valve member and operable to position the valve member relative to the valve seat so as to alter the pressure setting in response to a current applied to the resistive element.

Abstract: A selection device (2) for a beverage preparation machine (1), comprises a fixed selection element (3) and a mobile selection element (4), the fixed selection element (3) comprising a set of marks (33) each corresponding to a parameter value, the mobile selection element (4) being movable in relation to the set of marks (33) for selecting a parameter value by positioning the mobile selection element (4) in visual association with a selected mark (33X).

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe arrangement for a fluid heating assembly formed of a single heat conductive pipe (1), comprising a stack, along a main axis (A) of the arrangement, of elongate loops (L1, L2, L3, L4) of said pipe (1) extending radially from the main axis (A) in directions substantially orthogonal to said main axis (A). The extension directions of two successive loops form a substantially constant angle between them, and the parts of the loops (L1, L2, L3, L4), in the stack, that are proximal in relation to the main axis (A) define a central channel around the main axis (A). The invention also relates to a fluid heating assembly comprising such a pipe arrangement, and to a portable hot beverage preparation machine comprising this fluid heating assembly.

Abstract: A heating unit for a beverage preparation machine. The machine includes a pump for circulating a beverage preparation fluid through the machine from a fluid source to the heating unit. The heating unit is suitable for heating the fluid and includes a housing which defines a fluid heating chamber. A heating element is located inside the housing and is adapted to heat the fluid. The heating unit further includes a pre-heating tube for conveying the fluid from the pump. The pre-heating tube includes a tube inlet and a tube outlet. The tube outlet connects with the heating chamber. The pre-heating tube is located at least partly within the housing such that the heating element will at least partially heat the fluid in the pre-heating tube before the pre-heated fluid is released into the heating chamber through the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a brewing unit (5) for a beverage preparation machine (1), having several automated functionalities actuated by one single motor (16). The invention also concerns a beverage preparation machine comprising such an automated brewing unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a home food or beverage preparation machine (1) comprising a mechanical part which is mobile between at least a first and a second position. The machine (1) comprises an actuator comprising a wire (13) made of a shape memory material. This wire (13) has a retracted state and an extended state, and the actuator is configured to move the mechanical part to or maintain the mechanical part in one of said first and second positions by retraction of the wire. Any mobile part of a home food or beverage preparation machine, and more particularly a valve assembly or a mobile plate (22) for clamping an ingredient package may thus be moved instantaneously without noise between its different positions.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine includes a capsule holder for holding a capsule, a fluid conduction system, a brewing head having an aperture for receiving the capsule holder, and an injection support connected to the fluid conduction system, an injection plate supported by the support, including an upper surface connected to the fluid conduction system through the support. The injection plate includes at least one channel independent from the fluid conducting channel connecting its upper and lower surfaces, the channel being suitable for circulating fluid at least from the lower surface towards the upper surface of the injection plate, the channel further including at least one piercing element having a base attached to the injection plate and an apex directed towards the lower surface of the injection plate.

Abstract: A selection device (2) for a beverage preparation machine (1), comprises a fixed selection element (3) and a mobile selection element (4), the fixed selection element (3) comprising a set of marks (33) each corresponding to a parameter value, the mobile selection element (4) being movable in relation to the set of marks (33) for selecting a parameter value by positioning the mobile selection element (4) in visual association with a selected mark (33X).

Abstract: An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve seat and a valve member movable with respect to the valve seat. An adjustment circuit assembly includes a resistive element that is coupled to the valve member and operable to position the valve member relative to the valve seat so as to alter the pressure setting in response to a current applied to the resistive element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a beverage capsule (100) comprises a capsule body (101) with an outlet (104), a plug (111) configured to mate with said outlet (104), and an opening device (110) being at least partially fabricated from a shape-memory alloy and biased to retain said plug (111) within said outlet (104) in a first, closed position, and which is configured to deflect from said first, closed position when heated above the transition temperature of said shape-memory alloy, thereby withdrawing said plug (111) from said outlet (104) into a second, open position and permitting fluid communication through said outlet (104).

Abstract: An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve seat and a valve member movable with respect to the valve seat. An adjustment circuit assembly includes a resistive element that is coupled to the valve member and operable to position the valve member relative to the valve seat so as to alter the pressure setting in response to a current applied to the resistive element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a beverage capsule (100) comprises a capsule body (101) with an outlet (104), a plug (111) configured to mate with said outlet (104), and an opening device (110) being at least partially fabricated from a shape-memory alloy and biased to retain said plug (111) within said outlet (104) in a first, closed position, and which is configured to deflect from said first, closed position when heated above the transition temperature of said shape-memory alloy, thereby withdrawing said plug (111) from said outlet (104) into a second, open position and permitting fluid communication through said outlet (104).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a beverage preparation machine (1) comprising: —a capsule holder (8) for holding a capsule, —a fluid conduction system, —a brewing head (3) having an aperture for receiving said capsule holder (8), and an injection support (17) connected to the fluid conduction system, —an injection plate (18) supported by said support (17), comprising an upper surface (23) connected to the fluid conduction system through said support, characterized in that said injection plate (18) comprises at least one channel (21) independent from the fluid conducting channel connecting its upper (23) and lower (22) surfaces, said channel (21) being suitable for circulating fluid at least from the lower surface (22) towards the upper surface (23) of said injection plate (18), said channel (21) further comprising at least one piercing element (24) having a base (25) attached to said injection plate and an apex (26) directed towards the lower surface (22) of said injection plate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a heating unit (100) for a beverage preparation machine (1) said machine (1) being suitable for preparing a beverage by mixing a beverage ingredient with a fluid, said machine comprising a pump for circulating said beverage preparation fluid through said machine at least from a fluid source to said heating unit, the heating unit (100) being suitable for heating said fluid and comprising: a housing (103) defining a fluid heating chamber (108), and a heating element (104) located inside said housing (103) and being adapted to heat said fluid therein, wherein the heating unit (100) further comprises a pre-heating tube (101) for conveying said fluid received from said pump through said heating unit (100), the pre-heating tube (101) comprising a tube inlet (102) and a tube outlet (107), the tube outlet (107) connecting with the heating chamber (108), and wherein the pre-heating tube (101) is located at least partly within the housing (103) in such a way that the heating element (104)

Abstract: An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve seat and a valve member movable with respect to the valve seat. An adjustment circuit assembly includes a resistive element that is coupled to the valve member and operable to position the valve member relative to the valve seat so as to alter the pressure setting in response to a current applied to the resistive element. A reading circuit assembly includes an antenna coil, a sensing coil and a member moveable with respect to the sensing coil, the member configured to alter a resonant frequency of the reading circuit assembly as a function of a position of the member with respect to the sensing coil.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve seat and a valve member movable with respect to the valve seat. An adjustment circuit assembly includes a resistive element that is coupled to the valve member and operable to position the valve member relative to the valve seat so as to alter the pressure setting in response to a current applied to the resistive element.