Patents by Inventor Weijun Zhong

Weijun Zhong 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: 20160287009
    Abstract: A coffee machine includes a brewing device including a steam spout, a milk box having a box body that is coupled removably to the brewing device, and that has a top surface formed with a steam inlet portion that is disposed below the steam spout, and an operating device including a driving unit and a linking member that is pivotally connected between the driving unit and the steam spout. The driving unit is rotatable to move the steam spout downwardly to an engaging position, where the steam spout engages the steam inlet portion, and is reversely rotatable to move the steam spout upwardly to a disengaging position, where the steam spout is disengaged from the steam inlet portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weijun Zhong, Fu Yan
  • Patent number: 9307858
    Abstract: An automatic cartridge ejecting unit for a coffee machine has a housing, a top cover, a bottom cover, a cartridge ejecting member and a return unit. The top cover is rotationally assembled on the housing. The bottom cover, which is slidably assembled on the housing and in transmission connection with the top cover, is disposed with an infusion chamber and a cavity. The cartridge ejecting unit is rotationally assembled on the bottom cover and rotates between the initial position and the open position with the action of the top cover. When the cartridge ejecting unit is in the open position, the coffee cartridge is unloaded and falls into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: TSANN KUEN (ZHANG ZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yanxiang Zhang, Weijun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20150335194
    Abstract: A coffee machine includes: a brewing device operable to generate steam, and including a steam spout that is movable upwardly and downwardly and that is used to deliver the steam generated by the brewing device; and a box including a box body configured for containing a liquid to be frothed, and a steam inlet portion disposed on the box body. The box body is placed on the brewing device such that the steam inlet portion is disposed below the steam spout to permit entry of the steam exiting the steam spout into the box. The steam spout is movable between an engaging position, where the steam spout engages the steam inlet portion, and a disengaging position, where the steam spout is disengaged from the steam inlet portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Weijun ZHONG, Fu YAN
  • Patent number: 8857318
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an equipment for brewing coffee. A water pump, a boiler, a check valve, a water port and a coffee extractor are arranged in the shell of the present invention, the coffee maker is not provided with water tank, the water pump is arranged between the outlet pipe of the boiler and the inlet of the check valve; the outlet of the check valve is communicated with the coffee extractor through the water port. The coffee maker in the present invention can ensure the stability of the water temperature at the water port, so that the coffee is better taste. The coffee maker simplifies the waterway system with low producing cost, high production efficiency, convenient maintenance and easy using.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Weijun Zhong
  • Patent number: 8783165
    Abstract: A structure of universal coffee maker comprising a water tank, a water pump, a heating element and an extractor, which is provided with at least one one-way water way communicating with the above components in turn, wherein said water pump is connected to a controller which can set the pumping power of the water pump. Different pumping power can be set by the water pump with controller to get different water pressure, so that the pressure conditions of different kinds of universal coffee maker can be satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weijun Zhong, Ming Chuan Yu
  • Publication number: 20140041529
    Abstract: A self-cleaning milk frothing device has a frothing mechanism, a milk-suction conduit and a milk-discharge conduit to discharge the rest milk. The frothing mechanism has a steam conduit to generate negative pressure inside. The milk-suction conduit includes a first flexible tube inserted into the milk, a second flexible tube connected to the frothing mechanism and a three-way pipe connected to the first flexible tube and the second flexible tube. An electromagnetic valve to control one end of the three-way pipe to connect to or separate from the air, and a controller to control the on-off of the electromagnetic valve is further disposed. After frothing the milk, the controller controls the electromagnetic valve, connecting the three-way pipe to the air, the suction air is passing through the second flexible tube and the frothing mechanism and then going out of the milk-discharge conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: TSANN KUEN (ZHANG ZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yanxiang Zhang, Weijun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20140026760
    Abstract: An automatic cartridge ejecting unit for a coffee machine has a housing, a top cover, a bottom cover, a cartridge ejecting member and a return unit. The top cover is rotationally assembled on the housing. The bottom cover, which is slidably assembled on the housing and in transmission connection with the top cover, is disposed with an infusion chamber and a cavity. The cartridge ejecting unit is rotationally assembled on the bottom cover and rotates between the initial position and the open position with the action of the top cover. When the cartridge ejecting unit is in the open position, the coffee cartridge is unloaded and falls into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: TSANN KUEN (ZHANG ZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yanxiang ZHANG, Weijun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20130333574
    Abstract: A quick loading and unloading device of extraction material bag has a base, a rotating frame and a cover. The top of the base has a container to accommodate the extraction material bag. The rotating frame is cooperated to the upper of the base by a horizontal shaft and has a clipping joint to clip the material bag; a slideway is disposed besides the clipping joint; and the cover is mounted on the rotating frame, the cover is movably cooperated with the horizontal shaft; the cover has a handle to lift the cover and a lock mechanism to lock the cover to the base; the lock mechanism has a lock bolt to release the lock of the cover to the base when the lock mechanism is lifted by the handle. The cover has a draw bar to lift the rotating frame up when the cover is lifted up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Yanxiang ZHANG, Weijun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20130247470
    Abstract: A seal mechanism of a high pressure coffee machine has an upper cover, a rotary cover and a lower body. The back end of the upper cover, the back end of the rotary cover and the back of the lower body are pivotally connected. A coffee box with an upward opening is arranged on the lower body, and a sealing piece is arranged under the rotary cover; the hook mechanism is arranged between the upper cover and the lower body; the closing mechanism is arranged between the upper cover and the rotary cover, which comprises the handle, the closing piece and the opening and closing rod; the handle is connected to the upper cover. The closing piece and the handle form a connection. The opening and closing rod and the handle form a connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: TSANN KUEN (ZHANGZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weijun Zhong, Hongshuai Deng
  • Publication number: 20130055905
    Abstract: An easy operation filter for a coffee machine, which is placed in the output of drip coffee machines operated at normal atmospheric pressure, including an upper body and a lower body shaped like a clam; wherein the lower body is disposed with an accommodating room faced up, the accommodating room is disposed with a detachable coffee box inside; a hinge to make the upper body and lower body keep open and a lock switch of quick locking and unlocking are disposed between the upper body and the lower body; an user-friendly handle is disposed in the coffee box. During the operation of the filter, whether to press the button to open the upper body, hold the handle to load the coffee box or close the upper body and lower body, it has concise steps, clear operation direction, making the operation of the filter simple and fast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: TSANN KUEN (ZHANG ZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weijun ZHONG, Wan-chun YANG
  • Publication number: 20130032037
    Abstract: A structure of universal nespresso comprising a water tank, a water pump, a heating element and an extractor, which is provided with at least one one-way water way communicating with the above components in turn, wherein said water pump is connected to a controller which can set the pumping power of the water pump. Different pumping power can be set by the water pump with controller to get different water pressure, so that the pressure conditions of different kinds of universal nespresso can be satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: TSANN KUEN (ZHANGZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weijun ZHONG, Ming Chuan Yu
  • Publication number: 20130032036
    Abstract: A nespresso coffee maker has, a water tank, a water pump, a flowmeter, a boiler, a solenoid valve and a capsule cup arranged in the shell. A gas pump and a water-gas output switching mechanism are arranged in the shell of the nespresso; one inlet of the water-gas output switching mechanism connects to the outlet pipe of the boiler, another inlet connects to the outlet pipe of the gas pump; the outlet of the water-gas output switching mechanism connects to the pipeline of the upper port of the capsule cup. After coffee is brewed and through the water-gas output switching mechanism, the outlet pipe of the boiler is closed, and the coffee liquid remaining in the capsule is blown out by the gas from the gas pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: TSANN KUEN (ZHANG ZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weijun ZHONG, Kuo Hsun LIN
  • Publication number: 20130032035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an equipment for brewing coffee. A water pump, a boiler, a check valve, a water port and a coffee extractor are arranged in the shell of the present invention, the coffee maker is not provided with water tank, the water pump is arranged between the outlet pipe of the boiler and the inlet of the check valve; the outlet of the check valve is communicated with the coffee extractor through the water port. The coffee maker in the present invention can ensure the stability of the water temperature at the water port, so that the coffee is better taste. The coffee maker simplifies the waterway system with low producing cost, high production efficiency, convenient maintenance and easy using.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: TSANN KUEN (ZHANG ZHOU) ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Weijun ZHONG
  • Patent number: 8221623
    Abstract: A demountable filtering device is mounted inside a food processor or coffee pot, and comprises a shell and a filter, wherein the filter is detachably mounted in the shell, and the filter has a handle for the user. The filter can be separated from the shell, so the filter can be demounted and be cleaned after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Tsann Kuen (China) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Weijun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20110271843
    Abstract: An extracting mechanism for coffee capsule has a bracket member, a coffee capsule member removably mounted in the cavity of the bracket, and a capsule thrust mechanism mounted on a panel. A handle is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the panel and an extracting plate having an upper thrust needle in the bottom; and a crank sliding mechanism connected between the handle and the extracting plate. When the handle is rotated around the shaft, the crank sliding mechanism will drive the extracting plate to move upwardly or downwardly. When the extracting plate moves downwardly along the track, the upper thrust needle will through the top of the capsule and then the bottom of the capsule will be thrust. The coffee power then can be extracted through the upper and lower thrust needles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-fang CHENG, Weijun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20090223888
    Abstract: A demountable filtering device is mounted inside a food processor or coffee pot, and comprises a shell and a filter, wherein the filter is detachably mounted in the shell, and the filter has a handle for the user. The filter can be separated from the shell, so the filter can be demounted and be cleaned after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Weijun ZHONG