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).

  • Patent number: 11178998
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André de Figueiredo Branco
  • Patent number: 11154084
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function, as well as edible products (2) presenting a portion of edible substance (3) and said edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance (2). The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) presenting said edible coating (1), as well as use of said system of edible products (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: 11147413
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Nabeiro, João André De Figueiredo Branco
  • Publication number: 20210316980
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a beverage distribution system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising a drinking recipient (1, 1?), for example of the glass, cup or similar type, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated to a beverage pressurization device (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, to a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of said drinking recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite the gravity force, whereby said beverage apparatus (3) further comprises purge means (26) adapted so that provide the circulation of a purge flow through at least part of said beverage discharge disposition (2), optionally also through a drinking recipient (1, 1?) operatively engaged thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT
  • Publication number: 20210315413
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, Joäo André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS
  • Publication number: 20210300747
    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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
  • Publication number: 20210292150
    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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Cláudia FIGUEIRA BARROS DOS REIS, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
  • Publication number: 20210274961
    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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, João André DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
  • Publication number: 20210274962
    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 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA-COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Joao Andre DE FIGUEIREDO BRANCO
  • Patent number: 11103101
    Abstract: A system (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, having at least one type of brewing device (2), at least one beverage discharge disposition (3) that provides beverage discharge in a direction opposite that of the gravity force, and at least one type of beverage recipient (4), for example of the type glass, cup or similar. The system (1) presents at least one introduction opening (8) configured for the introduction of portions (7) of edible substance, arranged next to said beverage discharge disposition (3), so that both are accessible on a common exterior surface of the apparatus casing (6) of said beverage preparation apparatus (5). Also, a process for preparing beverages having a step of confirmation the correct placement of a beverage recipient (4) engaged in said beverage discharge disposition (3) and display of corresponding information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Publication number: 20210186254
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a beverage preparation system, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1?), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) associated with a beverage preparation apparatus (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage flow is discharged through the base region (11) of said beverage recipient (1, 1?), in a direction opposite to that of the gravity force, and that is characterized in that said beverage recipient (1, 1?) presents an engagement portion (16) that is adapted so that said beverage recipient (1, 1?) can be advantageously retained on said beverage discharge disposition (2) by means of a simple rotation of said beverage recipient (1, 1?) between a placement position (I) and a retention position (II), and vice-versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS
  • Patent number: 11000147
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a brewing device (1) adapted for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, by means of mixing a pressurized flow with an edible substance contained in a capsule (2). Said brewing device (1) comprises a force transmission disposition (3), an injection disposition (4), a collection disposition (5) and a structural disposition (6), as well as a base support (7) provided on the downwards-oriented side of said injection disposition (4) and projecting beyond thereof so as to provide support to a downwards-oriented part of said capsule (2), whereby said base support (7) is provided so that can be moved together with said injection disposition (4), and moved relative thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Publication number: 20210121001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for distribution of beverages, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1?), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of beverage recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite to the gravity force, whereby said system is characterized in that said beverage discharge disposition (2) presents at least two engagement elements (23) arranged in common perimeter alignment and symmetric distribution around said beverage discharge element (21) and provided so that can be moved radially, outwards or inwards, between said open (I) and retention position (II), and vice-versa, by actuation
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA
  • Patent number: 10952560
    Abstract: A machine for preparing aromatic beverages by extraction, such as espresso coffee and similar beverages. The machine comprises at least one optimized beverage discharge disposition, in particular presenting a first and second flow sections separated by a throttling section that configures a double deflection of the prevailing flow direction, so that it provides a streamlining of the discharge flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: 10939778
    Abstract: A brewing device (1) adapted for the preparation of beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, by mixing a pressurized flow with an edible substance contained in a capsule (2). The brewing device (1) comprises a force transmission disposition (3), an injection disposition (4) presenting capsule side supports (41), a collection disposition (5) presenting a collection chamber (51) and a structural disposition (6). The collection chamber (51) is adapted so that the capsule side supports (41) keep engagement of the capsule (2) when the capsule is introduced the furthest into the collection chamber (51), so that the capsule (2) can be pulled upstream, out of the collection chamber (51), driven by the opening movement of the brewing device (1) from a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Publication number: 20200288906
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a semiautonomous apparatus (1) for preparation and distribution of edible products, such as for example beverages, that presents a subsystem of preparation of edible products based upon portions (2) of edible substances, for example capsules of roasted and ground coffee for preparing coffee of the espresso type, and comprising at least one brewing device (4), and a subsystem of propulsion and locomotion (5), and further presenting a control device (8) provided so that can control said systems and so that the operation of said brewing device (4) and of said propulsion and locomotion means (5) is mutually exclusive, so that said semiautonomous apparatus (1) does not provide edible products while being moved by respective propulsion and locomotion means (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: NOVADEL TA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA, Tiago Rafael DA SILVA FERROLHO MENDES
  • Publication number: 20200269743
    Abstract: A semiautonomous apparatus (1) for preparation and distribution of edible products, e.g. beverages, having a subsystem of preparation of edible products based upon portions (2) of edible substances, for example capsule of ground coffee beans for preparing expresso coffee, and comprising at least one brewing device (4), and a subsystem of propulsion and locomotion comprising propulsion and locomotion means (5). The apparatus (1) comprises a casing (3) with a generally parallelepiped, cylindrical shape, or other, that configures a top area that develops at all width and all length at the highest level of said casing (3). The top area comprises a plurality of service regions (31, 32) distributed in coherent manner in the top area of said casing (3). The first service region (31) presents first and second openings (11, 12) for introduction of portions (2) and for discharging beverage in a direction opposite to the gravity force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA, Tiago Rafael DA SILVA FERROLHO MENDES
  • Patent number: 10752417
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a supply cartridge (1) comprising a package casing (11) and a support (2) of single portions, provided as a strip-like support, or similar, presenting a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as for example coffee, disposed successively along a respective longitudinal direction. In particular, the cartridge (1) according to the present invention includes a support (2) of single portions adapted so that provides a more efficient and reliable movement of said support (2) of single portions out of said package casing (11). The present invention further refers to a machine (10) for preparing beverages, adapted for using a supply cartridge (1), as well as to a process of preparing beverages based upon a machine (10) for preparing beverages of the type of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: 10752482
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a machine (1) for preparing beverages and presenting a plurality of beverage concentrate cartridges (2) provided so that can 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), without using fluid connections between the exit parts (22) of said beverage concentrate cartridges (2) and a service disposition (11) of the machine that comprises a discharge zone where there can be placed a beverage recipient. The present invention further refers to a process for preparing beverages based upon a machine (1) for preparing beverages of the type of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: D897765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: NOVADELTA — COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro