Patents by Inventor Tim THILLA

Tim THILLA 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: 20250134297
    Abstract: A beverage preparation machine (1) comprising a brewing unit (3) having a brewing chamber (10), the brewing chamber (10) having an inlet (23), an outlet and at least one further access (25) for flushing the brewing chamber (10). The beverage preparation machine (1) further comprises a pump (4) for delivering an extraction or rinsing liquid, a first fluid line (49) between the pump (4) and the inlet (23) with a first valve (50), a second fluid line (51) between the pump (4) and the further access (25) with a second valve (52), and a control (5) for controlling at least one of the valves (50, 52) and/or the pump (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: Delica AG
    Inventors: Martin WÜTHRICH, Patrick TSCHOPP, Roland AFFOLTER, Micha ZWEIFEL, Tim THILLA, Wolfgang RIESSBECK, Marco KELLER, Patrick EGGER
  • Patent number: 12213615
    Abstract: An adapter (1) for preparing a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device (3). The adapter (1) has a disk-shaped main body (17) with a capsule side (4) and a device side (7). On the capsule side (4), a mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are arranged. On the device side (7), an inlet (8) and an outlet (9) are arranged. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid, and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging the liquid. The device side (7) is at least partially covered with a covering (67) to form an intermediate volume (19), between the main body (17) and the covering (67), which fluidically connects the inlet (8) to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Delica AG
    Inventors: Roland Affolter, Tim Thilla, Markus Brönnimann
  • Publication number: 20250008977
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a capsule with a coating, for preparing a beverage by introducing water. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a compact of a beverage powder or a mixture of beverage powders, the compact having a surface that is coated or uncoated; (ii) contacting at least a portion of the surface, preferably the entire surface, of the compact with at least one polysaccharide, at least one crosslinking agent, and at least one polyol to form a layer; (iii) drying of the layer. The layer formed in ii) and iii) is adjusted with a degree of swelling between 20% and 900%, preferably 60% to 850% and most preferably between 100% and 800%; and/or the capsule is expanded on contact with water by 0.3% to 6%, preferably 0.5% to 5.5% and most preferably 1.0% to 4.0%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Delica AG
    Inventors: Caroline SIEFARTH, Roland AFFOLTER, Tim THILLA, Silvia GROSS, Chiara TURIONI
  • Publication number: 20250000293
    Abstract: Brewing chamber half (11, 12) for forming a brewing chamber (10) with a corresponding second brewing chamber half (12, 11) of a brewing unit (3) of a beverage preparation machine, the brewing chamber half (11, 12) having an inlet (23) for introducing a brewing liquid for preparing a beverage and/or an outlet (24) for discharging a prepared beverage. The brewing chamber half (11, 12) has at least one further access (25) for the introduction and/or discharge of a rinsing liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: Delica AG
    Inventors: Martin WÜTHRICH, Patrick TSCHOPP, Roland AFFOLTER, Micha ZWEIFEL, Tim THILLA, Wolfgang RIESSBECK, Marco KELLER, Patrick EGGER
  • Publication number: 20240374074
    Abstract: Brewing unit of a beverage preparation machine with a brewing chamber (10) and a brewing chamber surface (15), wherein the brewing chamber (10) is designed to be substantially rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis (16) directed from a first brewing chamber half (11) to a second brewing chamber half (12). The brewing chamber (10) has a maximum axial extension (17) in the direction of the axis (16), which is smaller than the largest diameter (18) transverse to the axis (16). Furthermore, the brewing chamber (10) has a thickness (19) in the area of the axis (16) which is equal to or smaller than the axial expansion (17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Delica AG
    Inventors: Martin WÜTHRICH, Patrick TSCHOPP, Roland AFFOLTER, Micha ZWEIFEL, Tim THILLA, Wolfgang RIESSBECK, Marco KELLER, Patrick EGGER
  • Publication number: 20240374073
    Abstract: Brewing unit (3) for a beverage preparation machine with a first brewing chamber half (11) and a second brewing chamber half (12), which are arranged to be movable relative to one another from a closed position for forming a closed brewing chamber into an open position in which a capsule (60) can be inserted into the brewing chamber. The brewing unit (3) has at least one, preferably two, holding means (38) which hold a capsule (60) in an intermediate position in the open position between the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) when the capsule (60) is inserted and release it when the brewing chamber is closed. Before release by the holding means (38), the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) are spaced apart in such a way that the brewing chamber halves (11, 12) cannot grip a capsule (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Delica AG
    Inventors: Martin WÜTHRICH, Patrick TSCHOPP, Roland AFFOLTER, Micha ZWEIFEL, Tim THILLA, Wolfgang RIESSBECK, Marco KELLER, Patrick EGGER
  • Publication number: 20240166428
    Abstract: Capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, comprising a core material in the form of a compact or a bulk material, wherein the core material is a beverage substance, and a shell encasing the core material, the shell comprising a protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: DELICA AG
    Inventors: Lia BAUMANN, Philippe GEIGER, Tim THILLA, Caroline SIEFARTH, Roland AFFOLTER
  • Patent number: 11969115
    Abstract: An adapter (1) for use in the preparation of a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) can be placed together with the capsule (2) in the beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) has a capsule face (4), on which mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are located. In addition, the adapter (1) has a device face (7), on which an inlet (8) for a liquid provided by the beverage preparation device and an outlet (9) are located. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Delica AG
    Inventors: Roland Affolter, Tim Thilla, Markus Brönnimann
  • Publication number: 20240034548
    Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule (1) for preparing a beverage, comprising—a core material (3) having a pressed product and—a shell (2) enclosing the core material, the capsule (1) having in a breaking strength test a maximum percentage expansion of at least 15% in a direction transverse to a pressing direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Delica AG
    Inventors: Roland AFFOLTER, Markus BRÖNNIMANN, Olivia KURTZ, Caroline SIEFARTH, Kathrin STEINBRÜCKNER, Tim THILLA, Patrick TSCHOPP, Martin WÜTHRICH, Micha ZWEIFEL
  • Patent number: 11839323
    Abstract: A set (47), for use in the preparation of a beverage by a beverage preparation device, comprising a capsule (2) and an adapter (1). The adapter (1) and the capsule (2) are interconnected in a stand-by position such that the adapter (1) and the capsule (2) can be transferred, from the stand-by position, into an operating position in which the inlet (8) of the adapter (1) is in fluid connection with the substance chamber (49) of the capsule (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Delica AG
    Inventors: Roland Affolter, Tim Thilla, Markus Brönnimann
  • Publication number: 20230371542
    Abstract: A capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, consisting of a compact of a material selected from the group consisting of instant coffee, instant tea, soluble coffee substitute extract, cocoa, drinking chocolate, milk powder, vegan milk substitute powder, dry soup, protein powder, fillers, food supplements, and combinations thereof, wherein the capsule is configured such that it dissolves in, in particular, hot water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Delica AG
    Inventors: Caroline SIEFARTH, Christina Sophie NOEVER, Kathrin STEINBRÜCKNER, Tim THILLA, Roland AFFOLTER
  • Publication number: 20210147138
    Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for preparing a beverage product. The capsule comprises a capsule body, a lid, and an inlet for introducing a fluid into the capsule. The capsule body is covered by the lid to form a closed receiving chamber, and the inlet is arranged eccentrically on the capsule in relation to a center of the cover. A first machine readable code is eccentrically applied to, in particular printed on, the lid. In relation to the center of the lid, the first machine-readable code. in particular the center thereof, is arranged at an angular spacing relative to the inlet. The angular spacing has a magnitude of at most 70°, preferably at most 60°, preferably at most 50°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Roland AFFOLTER, Tim THILLA, Markus BRÖNNIMANN
  • Publication number: 20210127888
    Abstract: A set (47), for use in the preparation of a beverage by a beverage preparation device, comprising a capsule (2) and an adapter (1). The adapter (1) and the capsule (2) are interconnected in a stand-by position such that the adapter (1) and the capsule (2) can be transferred, from the stand-by position, into an operating position in which the inlet (8) of the adapter (1) is in fluid connection with the substance chamber (49) of the capsule (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Roland AFFOLTER, Tim THILLA, Markus BRÖNNIMANN
  • Publication number: 20210100394
    Abstract: An adapter (1) for use in the preparation of a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) can be placed together with the capsule (2) in the beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) has a capsule face (4), on which mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are located. In addition, the adapter (1) has a device face (7), on which an inlet (8) for a liquid provided by the beverage preparation device and an outlet (9) are located. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Roland AFFOLTER, Tim THILLA, Markus BRÖNNIMANN
  • Publication number: 20210000284
    Abstract: An adapter (1) for preparing a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device (3). The adapter (1) has a disk-shaped main body (17) with a capsule side (4) and a device side (7). On the capsule side (4), a mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are arranged. On the device side (7), an inlet (8) and an outlet (9) are arranged. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid, and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging the liquid. The device side (7) is at least partially covered with a covering (67) to form an intermediate volume (19), between the main body (17) and the covering (67), which fluidically connects the inlet (8) to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Roland AFFOLTER, Tim THILLA, Markus BRÖNNIMANN