Patents by Inventor Rui Miguel Nabeiro

Rui Miguel Nabeiro 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: 20220395131
    Abstract: Beverage preparation systems, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based upon a beverage preparation apparatus that has a beverage preparation device adapted so that can be actuated between open and closed positions by an actuation disposition that includes an electric motor whose operation can be regulated by a control mechanism, and thereby collect an individual portion of beverage ingredients, whereby the actuation disposition is arranged in advantageous position inside the apparatus and presents enhanced configuration and smaller construction volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, João André DE BRITO LEÃ
  • Publication number: 20220395134
    Abstract: Systems and process for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, based upon a beverage preparation apparatus that has a beverage preparation device adapted to be actuated between open and closed positions by an actuation disposition that includes an electric motor whose operation can be regulated by a control mechanism, whereby the actuation disposition includes an actuation monitoring mechanism adapted to provide monitoring of the circular movement of a driving cam so that the control mechanism can therewith better regulate the electric power supplied to said electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, João André DE BRITO LEÃO
  • Patent number: 11524884
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins, Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André De Figueiredo Branco
  • Patent number: 11497342
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, from the brewing of a single portion (2) of a respective edible substance, whereby said apparatus (1) comprises a portion collection disposition (3) adapted for collecting said single portion (2) of edible substance and a beverage discharge (5), and is advantageously configured so as to simplify the actuation of respective portion collection disposition (3), and to be operated in portable manner, for example in the form of a compact apparatus, recipient, or transported, for example in the form of backpack, or trolley, along a given distance autonomously relative to external energy sources. The present invention further discloses a process for distribution of beverages by means of a beverage preparation apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Jesús Medina Mundt
  • Patent number: 11447329
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Joao Andre De Figueiredo Branco, Jesus Medina Mundt
  • Publication number: 20220183336
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for production of a salted edible substance based upon halophyte plants, use and system of salted edible substances based upon halophyte plants, in particular in particular as food ingredient in general, including in preparing foodstuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João LOURA DA HORTA DOS PEIXINHOS
  • Patent number: 11330932
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André De Figueiredo Branco
  • Patent number: 11325820
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA-COMÉRCIO E INDÉSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins, Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Cláudia Figueira Barros Dos Reis, João André De Figueiredo Branco
  • Publication number: 20220135316
    Abstract: A capsule (1) in a composite material, the capsule (1) adapted for containing an edible substance, such as for example roasted ground coffee beans, and for being flow through by a pressurized flow with a flow pressure bigger than 4 bar, preferentially bigger than 8 bar. The capsule (1) presents a container part (11) that is provided in a composite material that includes polymers associated with natural vegetable substances, and that is configured so as to resist to internal pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially of at least 8 bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João Andé DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONCALVES MARTINS
  • Patent number: 11317755
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Joäo André De Figueiredo Branco, Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins
  • Publication number: 20220125235
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system of distribution of edible products, comprising a beverage preparation apparatus (1), in particular aromatic beverages such as coffee, tea and similar, that comprises a first recipient placement disposition (2) adapted for placement of a drinking recipient (10, 10?) and a second recipient placement disposition (9) adapted for placing a beverage recipient (11, 11?), whereby said first and second recipient placement dispositions (2, 9) are provided at a similar level on said apparatus (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
  • Publication number: 20220048700
    Abstract: A capsule (1) in a composite material, the capsule (1) being adapted for containing an edible substance, such as for example roasted ground coffee beans, and for being flow through by a pressurized flow with a flow pressure bigger than 4 bar, preferentially bigger than 8 bar. The capsule (1) presents a container part (11) that is provided in a composite material that includes polymers associated with natural vegetable substances, and that is configured so as to resist to internal pressures of at least 4 bar, preferentially of at least 8 bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joao André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONCALVES MARTINS
  • Publication number: 20210393070
    Abstract: A system of distribution of edible products, including an apparatus, in particular a beverage preparation apparatus, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, that have a recipient placement disposition adapted for placing a recipient of collection of edible product, and an apparatus casing and an access disposition that provides selective access to the recipient placement disposition, for example for placement of the recipient, whereby the apparatus casing and access disposition jointly configure a coherent geometry, devoid of cavities or projections, at least the access disposition is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joäo André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
  • Publication number: 20210393073
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe CONÇALVES MARTINS
  • Patent number: 11202529
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André de Figueiredo Branco, Marco Filipe Gonçalves Martins
  • Patent number: 11197575
    Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing beverages and presenting a plurality of beverage concentrate cartridges (2) provided to collect a respective beverage concentrate (3), and a concentrate discharge device (4) adapted so that can interact with each one of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2), whereby said beverage concentrate cartridges (2) are provided so that the beverage concentrate (3) is discharged, from the discharge part (22) of each of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2), directly to the exterior of said machine (1), in particular into a beverage recipient (A) that can be placed on the discharge zone of a service disposition (11), without touching in any other part of the machine (1). Also, a process for preparing beverages based upon the machine (1) for preparing beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: D939878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: TECNIDELTA-EQUIPAMENTOS HOTELEIROS, LDA.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: D945202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS LDA
    Inventors: José Miguel de Jesus Estima, Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: D958578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Tiago Rafael da Silva Ferrolho Mendes
  • Patent number: D958579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DE CAFES LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, Tiago Rafael da Silva Ferrolho Mendes