Patents by Inventor Zenon Ioannis Mandralis
Zenon Ioannis Mandralis 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).
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Patent number: 9700062Abstract: Method for the preparation of a foamy or creamy instant drink, wherein at least two capsules are sequentially injected with cold water to produce an instant milk-based drink, the first capsule to be injected comprising milk powder, a creamer component and sugar, the second capsule comprising milk powder, a soluble main flavour component and sugar.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Philippe Gonus, Marcel Rosse, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis
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Patent number: 9635971Abstract: The invention concerns a container (1) for storing and dispensing a flowable product comprising a tank (2) and a dispensing closure for dispensing the product from the tank comprising disc member (3, 4) with apertures (31, 41) therein, one of the disc (4) being rotatable and susceptible to cooperate with a rotatable shaft. The invention also concerns a machine susceptible to be fed with a flowable product stored in such a container, said machine comprising disc members (8, 9) with apertures (81, 91) therein, one of the disc (9) being rotatable and cooperating with a rotatable shaft (11).Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karine Laithier, Alain Contal, Thierry Jean Robert Fabozzi, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Lucio Scorrano
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Patent number: 9585409Abstract: Method for the preparation of a foamy or creamy instant drink, wherein at least two capsules are sequentially injected with cold water to produce an instant milk-based drink, the first capsule to be injected comprising milk powder, a creamer component and sugar, the second capsule comprising milk powder, a soluble main flavor component and sugar.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Philippe Gonus, Marcel Rosse, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis
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Patent number: 9242791Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for delivering a drink by injecting a pressurized fluid comprising a body (2), an injection wall (3), a chamber (4) containing a bed of food substance to be extracted, means for retaining the internal pressure (5) in the said chamber. The improvement consists in the provision of an injection space (7) allowing a means of injecting fluid in the form of at least one jet of fluid to be introduced through the injection wall and in providing a means (6) for breaking the jet of fluid and distributing the distribution of fluid at a reduced speed across the surface of the bed of substance. These means may adopt various forms such as that of a rigid or flexible perforated wall, or a layer of discrete elements or a spongy layer. Such a capsule improves the flow of liquid extract through the pressure retaining means (5) and improves the extraction conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Jean-Paul Denisart, Jean-Luc Denisart, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Abdelmalek Benelmouffok, Thomas Kaeser
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Publication number: 20150342395Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for operating a beverage dispenser and programs regarding same. In an embodiment, at least one of a list of selectable coffee sensory parameters that relate to a coffee sensory property selected from the group consisting of foam or crema quality property, aroma, flavor and mouthfeel is presented. At least one input is received regarding at least one of the parameters. A beverage is dispensed from soluble coffee powder based at least in part on the selectable parameters by instructing at least one device selected from the group consisting of at least one dosing device, a pump and a whipping device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Carine Filliol, Aurore Berthet, Nicolas Pineau, Ingrid Corneau, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Michiel Kernkamp, Richard Luke Murphy
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Publication number: 20130291738Abstract: The invention concerns a container (1) for storing and dispensing a flowable product comprising a tank (2) and a dispensing closure for dispensing the product from the tank comprising disc member (3, 4) with apertures (31, 41) therein, one of the disc (4) being rotatable and susceptible to cooperate with a rotatable shaft. The invention also concerns a machine susceptible to be fed with a flowable product stored in such a container, said machine comprising disc members (8, 9) with apertures (81, 91) therein, one of the disc (9) being rotatable and cooperating with a rotatable shaft (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karine Laithier, Alain Contal, Thierry Jean Robert Fabozzi, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Lucio Scorrano
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Publication number: 20130189405Abstract: The invention concerns a beverage dispenser comprising: —means for preparing a beverage from at least a concentrated food ingredient, —a user interface (6) operable to interact with a consumer for presenting to the consumer at least one of a list of selectable sensory parameters (P1, P2, P3, P4) and for receiving at least one input (61) from the consumer regarding at least one of said parameters, —a control unit (7) controlling the means for preparing a beverage and dispensing a beverage based at least in part on the at least one input of the consumer regarding at least one of the selectable sensory parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventors: Carine Filliol, Aurore Berthet, Nicolas Pineau, Ingrid Corneau, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Michiel Kernkamp, Richard Luke Murphy
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Patent number: 8460732Abstract: A method of preparing a single serving of a nutritional composition comprising introducing water into a disposable capsule (30) containing a unit dose of the composition in concentrated form so as to reconstitute the concentrated composition and operate opening means contained within the capsule to permit draining of the resulting liquid directly from the capsule (30) into a receiving vessel. The method allows individual servings of nutritional compositions such as infant formulas to be prepared with substantially reduced or even eliminated risk of cross contamination from previously prepared servings.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Roland Stalder, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis
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Patent number: 8062682Abstract: A method for producing a beverage or liquid comestible from a single capsule by subdividing the interior of the capsule into a plurality of compartments, at least two compartments containing beverage-forming ingredients, introducing a liquid into one of the compartments of the capsule and starting to produce and drain a first beverage component on the basis of the ingredient contained in the first compartment, and opening a fluid communication between the first and the second compartment such that after the start of the production of the first beverage compartment, a production of a beverage component on the basis of the ingredient contained in the second compartment commences. The capsule is preferably used to make cappuccino-style beverages.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Jean-Paul Denisart, Tony Ward, Julien Gaillard
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Patent number: 7930972Abstract: Apparatus and method of obtaining a frothy drink from a cartridge, the cartridge being made up of at least one chamber containing at least a preparation for a drink. Where the cartridge is injected with a predetermined volume of fluid, a first part of which essentially consists of air which is compressed in the cartridge to a pressure lower than the pressure at which the cartridge opens or the drink flows freely through the cartridge and a second part of which consists of water, or possibly of a mixture of air and water, which is injected after the first part into the cartridge so as to make it possible to obtain the drink by causing the internal pressure to increase until the cartridge opens or the drink flows freely through the cartridge thus allowing the drink to be discharged and froth to be formed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Jean-Luc Denisart, Jean-Paul Denisart, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis
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Publication number: 20100260908Abstract: Method of obtaining a frothy drink from a cartridge, the said cartridge being made up of at least one chamber containing at least a preparation for a drink. The method comprises injecting into the said cartridge a predetermined volume of fluid, a first part of which essentially consists of air which is compressed in the cartridge to a pressure lower than the pressure at which the cartridge opens or the drink flows freely through the said cartridge and a second part of which consists of water, or possibly of a mixture of air and water, which is injected after the first part into the cartridge so as to make it possible to obtain the drink by causing the internal pressure to increase until the cartridge opens or the drink flows freely through the cartridge thus allowing the drink to be discharged and froth to be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Jean-Luc Denisart, Jean-Paul Denisart, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis
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Patent number: 7798055Abstract: A beverage system for selectively delivering, in a same coffee extraction device, short coffee liquid extracts and long coffee liquid extracts comprising: cartridges containing ground coffee; a receiving device for receiving one cartridge at a time and pumping means or injecting water under pressure in the cartridge; means for opening the cartridge wherein these means comprises retaining means to retain the liquid under pressure in the cartridge and engaging means which engage the retaining means to open the cartridge and deliver the coffee liquid extract; wherein the system comprises at least a first cartridge adapted to deliver a short coffee liquid extract, wherein the system comprises at least a second cartridge which has substantially the same external configuration and shape as the first cartridge so as to be capable of being received in the same receiving device as the first cartridge and which is adapted to deliver a longer coffee liquid extract upon allowing a larger amount of water to flow there troType: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Peter Koch, Francisco Campiche
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Publication number: 20100136183Abstract: Method for the preparation of a foamy or creamy instant drink, wherein at least two capsules are sequentially injected with cold water to produce an instant milk-based drink, the first capsule to be injected comprising milk powder, a creamer component and sugar, the second capsule comprising milk powder, a soluble main flavour component and sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Philippe Gonus, Marcel Rosse, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis
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Patent number: 7685930Abstract: A system for selectively delivering different beverages having different foam levels by injection of a fluid under pressure into a capsule that contains a beverage-forming substance. The capsules include a chamber containing the substance and a beverage dispensing structure adapted to retain a certain extraction pressure in the chamber before allowing the beverage to flow out of the capsule. The system is characterized in that first and second capsules are provided for selective use in the system, with the first capsule having a first beverage dispensing structure configured and positioned therein to retain a first extraction pressure in the capsule, prior to the complete delivery of the beverage, and the second capsule having a second beverage dispensing structure configured and positioned therein to retain a second extraction pressure in the capsule, prior to the complete delivery of the beverage.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventors: Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Peter Koch, Francisco Campiche, Jean-Luc Denisart, Antoine Cahen, Alfred Yoakim
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Publication number: 20090211458Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for delivering a drink by injecting a pressurized fluid comprising a body (2), an injection wall (3), a chamber (4) containing a bed of food substance to be extracted, means for retaining the internal pressure (5) in the said chamber. The improvement consists in the provision of an injection space (7) allowing a means of injecting fluid in the form of at least one jet of fluid to be introduced through the injection wall and in providing a means (6) for breaking the jet of fluid and distributing the distribution of fluid at a reduced speed across the surface of the bed of substance. These means may adopt various forms such as that of a rigid or flexible perforated wall, or a layer of discrete elements or a spongy layer. Such a capsule improves the flow of liquid extract through the pressure retaining means (5) and improves the extraction conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2005Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Jean-Paul Denisart, Jean-Luc Denisart, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Abdelmalek Benelmouffok, Thomas Kaeser
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Patent number: 7469628Abstract: Device for preparation of a drink from a food substance contained in a capsule (6) comprising a fluid supply unit (5) comprising fluid supply means (50); a capsule holder (4) configured to receive a capsule (6). The capsule holder is removable from the fluid supply unit and can comprise a fluid injector (70) for inserting fluid into the capsule.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Alfred Yoakim, Jean-Paul Denisart, Jean-Luc Denisart, Hans Peter Pleisch
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Publication number: 20080317931Abstract: A method for producing a beverage or liquid comestible from a single capsule by subdividing the interior of the capsule into a plurality of compartments, at least two compartments containing beverage-forming ingredients, introducing a liquid into one of the compartments of the capsule and starting to produce and drain a first beverage component on the basis of the ingredient contained in the first compartment, and opening a fluid communication between the first and the second compartment such that after the start of the production of the first beverage compartment, a production of a beverage component on the basis of the ingredient contained in the second compartment commences. The capsule is preferably used to make cappuccino-style beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Jean-Paul Denisart, Tony Ward, Julien Gaillard
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Patent number: 6358552Abstract: An aroma product resulting from the recovery of aroma components from coffee. A slurry of coffee grounds in an aqueous liquid is subjected to stripping for stripping aroma components from the slurry. The stripping is carried out using gas in a substantially counter-current manner to provide an aromatized gas containing aroma components. The aroma components are then collected from the aromatized gas. The aroma components may be added to concentrated coffee extract prior to drying of the extract. The coffee powder produced has much increased and improved aroma and flavor and contains higher levels of furans and diketones.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Scott Westfall, Kenneth A. Yunker
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Patent number: 6168820Abstract: A process for controlling the softness of a food product which tends to lose water and become progressively harder during storage which comprises adding an immobilized edible plasticizer to the food product.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1999Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Robert Eugene Garwood, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis, Keith Roberts
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Patent number: 6165536Abstract: A soluble coffee product containing carbohydrates obtained exclusively from roasted coffee beans, at least about 40% by weight of total sugars of which at least about 5.5%, by weight are free sugars, and at least about 10% by weight are mono, di and oligosaccharides containing 3 to 10 saccharide units.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Thomas G. Heeb, Zenon Ioannis Mandralis