Methods for producing blow molding instructions for a bottle preform, including creating a first set of first blow molding experiments for blow molding a selected preform design into a target bottle design, each experiment having a different set of blow molding parameters, simulating each experiment of the first set of blow molding experiments using a simulation software program, selecting a group of experiments from the first blow molding experiments based on downselection criteria including wall thickness, section weight, and elastic modulus wall thickness, creating a second set of blow molding experiments based on characteristics of the downselected group of first experiments, simulating each experiment of the second set of blow molding experiments using the simulation software program, selecting an experiment from the second blow molding experiments based on characteristics of the selected experiment's simulated preform and simulated blown bottle, and producing blow molding instructions based on the selected experiment.
A multi-layer beverage container includes a multi-layer wall having an outer layer, a middle layer, and an inner layer. At least the inner layer is configured to flex inwards to accommodate a change in the sealed internal volume of the beverage container after a hot-filled beverage is filled inside the container and allowed to cool. The outer layer and inner layer delaminate from each other to accommodate this volume change, which allows the outer layer to retain its original shape. The middle layer functions to encourage delamination of the layers with respect to each other. A space corresponding to the volume change of the interior volume of the container is formed between the wall layers.
A beverage container includes a base, a sidewall extending from and integrally formed with the base, and an upper region extending from the sidewall and defining an upper opening. The beverage container includes a longitudinal axis extending in a direction from the base to the upper opening. The beverage container further includes a continuous channel formed in and extending continuously around a circumference of the sidewall, wherein the continuous channel includes peaks and troughs connected by diagonal regions. The continuous channel is configured to resist paneling and elongation of the beverage container. The beverage container further includes a central channel formed in and extending continuously around a circumference of the sidewall at a central portion of the sidewall, wherein the central channel is configured to resist paneling of the beverage container.
A filter medium for removing contaminants from water includes a matrix including a plurality of fibers having an electrostatic charge such that the matrix is configured to remove contaminants from water by electrostatic attraction. The filter medium further includes a filler material including a ceramic substrate containing a mineral. The filler material is embedded in the matrix. When water flows through the filter medium, the mineral at least partially dissolves in the water such that a cavity is formed in the matrix in a location of the at least partially dissolved mineral.
A vending machine includes a product storage cabinet having a housing defining a storage compartment for storing a product and a door movably connected to the housing. A product sensor is configured to detect removal of the product from the storage compartment. The vending machine further includes a control assembly configured to control operation of the vending machine. The control assembly includes a support structure, a control unit mounted on the support structure, a transceiver mounted on the support structure, and a power supply mounted on the support structure. The control assembly is configured to receive information from collected by the product sensor to determine an identity of the product removed from the storage compartment.
Disclosed herein are embodiments for anomaly detection using machine learning models (MLMs) and similarity regularization. An embodiment operates by obtaining data for a first product, a second product, and a target product. The data include a set of sparse data points for the target product. Next, similarity scores between the target product and the first product and the second product may be calculated. The embodiment further operates by generating a target MLM associated with the target product using a regularization penalty. The regularization penalty is based on the similarity scores and distances between a target set of coefficients for the target MLM and coefficients for a first MLM and a second MLM associated with the first product and the second product, respectively. The embodiment may then detect an anomaly associated with the target product by feeding the target MLM with a feature vector associated with the target product.
The present disclosure relates to complexes comprising caffeine and tannic acid as well as emulsions and beverages comprising these complexes which slow the release of the caffeine. Also described are methods of preparing the complexes and emulsions and beverages comprising caffeine-tannic acid complexes.
A61K 31/522 - Purines, p.ex. adénine ayant des groupes oxo liés directement à l'hétérocycle, p.ex. hypoxanthine, guanine, acyclovir
A61K 47/54 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par les ingrédients non actifs utilisés, p.ex. les supports ou les additifs inertes; Agents de ciblage ou de modification chimiquement liés à l’ingrédient actif l’ingrédient non actif étant chimiquement lié à l’ingrédient actif, p.ex. conjugués polymère-médicament l’ingrédient non actif étant un agent de modification l’agent de modification étant un composé organique
The present disclosure relates to colloids comprising caffeine-tannic acid complexes which slow the release of the caffeine. Also described are methods of preparing the colloids and beverages comprising caffeine-tannic acid complexes.
Some embodiments are directed to a container for dispensing a flowable solid (e.g., powder) that comprises an interior volume and a partition separating the interior volume into a storage volume and a passage. The passage may include a dosing chamber and a passage. The storage volume may be in direct communication with the dosing chamber. The storage volume may include a floor positioned above the dosing chamber. The outlet passage may extend from the dosing chamber to an outlet. The partition may extend below the floor of the storage volume such that the partition restricts the flow of the flowable solid from the storage volume when the container is at least partially inverted to dispense a dose of flowable solid each time the container is at least partially inverted. The container may consistently dispense equal doses of flowable solid regardless the amount of flowable solid remaining in the storage volume.
A61J 3/06 - Dispositifs ou procédés spécialement conçus pour donner à des produits pharmaceutiques une forme physique déterminée ou une forme propre à leur administration la forme de pilules, tablettes ou pastilles
B67D 7/78 - Aménagements des réservoirs de stockage ou des systèmes de canalisations
B67B 1/00 - Fermeture des bouteilles, des bocaux ou des récipients analogues par application de bouchons
G01F 11/06 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte avec chambres de mesure qui se dilatent ou se contractent au cours du mesurage du type à pistons libres avec possibilité de faire varier la course du piston
G01F 11/10 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte avec chambres de mesure se déplaçant au cours de l'opération
G01F 11/26 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte avec chambres de mesure se déplaçant au cours de l'opération dans lesquels la chambre de mesure est remplie et vidée en basculant ou en renversant le réservoir d'alimentation, p.ex. appareil à vider les bouteilles
10.
PRODUCT RELEASE MECHANISMS AND VENDING MACHINES HAVING PRODUCT RELEASE MECHANISMS
A vending machine includes a housing defining a product compartment and a front wall having a transparent portion. A platform is arranged within the product compartment of the vending machine for storing a product thereon, and the platform includes a first end opposite a second end. The vending machine further includes a product release mechanism that includes a gate arranged on the platform and movable from a closed position to an open position to release the product from the platform. A delivery bin having an open front end is arranged below the platform such that when the first gate is moved to the open position, the product falls under a force of gravity from the platform into the delivery bin for access by a consumer.
B65H 3/44 - Enlèvement des articles de plusieurs piles, simultanément, alternativement ou sélectivement
B65H 5/00 - Transfert des articles retirés des piles; Alimentation des machines en articles
G07F 11/02 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes
A dispenser having a pedal actuator. The dispenser includes a valve operatively connected to a nozzle and which moves from a closed position to an open position to dispense an item, a first actuator operatively connected to the nozzle, and a second actuator located below the first actuator and operatively connected to the nozzle. The dispenser can be electro-mechanical and can include components capable of retrofitting onto existing dispensers.
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
B67D 7/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour transférer des liquides à partir de récipients ou de réservoirs de stockage en vrac vers des véhicules ou des récipients portables, p.ex. pour la vente au détail
B67D 7/02 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour transférer des liquides à partir de récipients ou de réservoirs de stockage en vrac vers des véhicules ou des récipients portables, p.ex. pour la vente au détail pour transférer des liquides autres que des carburants ou des lubrifiants
A47G 19/18 - Confituriers, pots à moutarde ou récipients pour produits similaires
B67D 1/06 - Montages ou aménagements des appareils de distribution aux comptoirs de bars ou de boutiques
B67D 1/14 - Soupapes de réduction ou robinets de commande
12.
CONTACTLESS PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A vending machine includes a housing defining a product storage compartment for storing products. The housing of the vending machine includes a delivery portal and a front portion having a transparent panel configured to allow a consumer to view the products within the product storage compartment. A row of products is arranged within the product storage compartment. A proximity sensor is arranged within the product storage compartment and corresponds to the row of products. The proximity sensor is configured to detect a hand of a consumer within a predetermined detection distance of the proximity sensor, and a product in the row of products is selected when the hand of the consumer is detected within the predetermined detection distance of the proximity sensor. The vending machine includes a dispensing mechanism configured to convey the selected product to the delivery portal.
G07F 11/04 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les articles sont stockés verticalement l'un au-dessus de l'autre
Resealable bottles for beverages. A bottle may include a main body with an opening for receiving contents and a reservoir for storing contents, a lid, and a bottom, which is interchangeable with an accessory for changing a characteristic of the contents. The lid may close the bottle and/or facilitate consumption of its contents. The bottle may support one or more indicators, such as LEDs, including a safety indicator that is configured to activate when the safety system is active and the resealable bottle enters an unsafe state. The accessory may provide, for example, heating and/or cooling.
A container assembly includes a vessel and a lid removably coupled to the vessel. The lid includes a circumferential rim at an interface with the vessel, wherein the rim is separated from the vessel by a gap, wherein the gap is open to the atmosphere outside the container. The container includes a gasket disposed at a sealing position between the lid and the vessel to seal a reservoir of the vessel from the gap. The rim includes a recess extending circumferentially along a first portion of the rim. The recess forms a portion of the gap and defines a venting zone extending circumferentially along the first portion of the rim. In response to the internal reservoir of the vessel reaching a threshold pressure, a portion of the gasket moves from the sealing position through the gap such that fluid held in the reservoir is vented past the gasket through the venting zone to reduce the pressure of the reservoir.
F16J 15/10 - Joints d'étanchéité entre surfaces immobiles entre elles avec garniture solide comprimée entre les surfaces à joindre par garniture non métallique
A23L 5/42 - Adjonction de colorants ou de pigments, p.ex. en combinaison avec des azurants optiques
A23P 30/40 - Production de mousse ou de produits fouettés
A23C 11/02 - Succédanés du lait, p.ex. compositions pour remplacer le lait dans le café au lait contenant au moins un composé d'origine non laitière comme source de matières grasses ou de protéines
16.
IMPELLERS FOR CUTTING MACHINES AND CUTTING MACHINES EQUIPPED THEREWITH
Machines for cutting products and impellers suitable for use therein. Such an impeller includes a lower plate and paddles configured with the lower plate to direct material placed on the lower plate in a radially outward direction of the impeller under the influence of centrifugal forces when the impeller is rotated. At least one of the paddles has an outer radial extent that is adjacent a perimeter of the lower plate. At least a first exit hole is located in the lower plate and has a wall section that completely closes the first exit hole along the perimeter at an upper surface of the lower plate. The first exit hole extends through the lower plate to define a passageway connected to the upper surface to enable foreign debris at the upper surface to exit the impeller through the passageway.
A method of selecting and dispensing a custom beverage in a contactless manner using a mobile electronic device. The method includes launching a microsite on the mobile electronic device. The method further includes receiving a beverage selection via the microsite on the mobile electronic device, and receiving a selection of a volume of the custom beverage to be dispensed via the microsite. The method further includes generating a QR code via the microsite, wherein the QR code corresponds to the beverage selection and the volume selection and displaying the QR code on a display of the mobile electronic device such that when the QR code is read by a reader of a beverage dispenser, the selected beverage is dispensed in the selected volume based on the QR code.
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression - Détails
A47J 31/44 - Eléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p.ex. forme, nature, code
G07F 13/06 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs avec distribution sélective de différents fluides ou matériaux ou de mélanges de ceux-ci
18.
HANDS-FREE VENDING MACHINE AND DOOR OPENING ASSEMBLY
A pedal-operated vending machine includes a housing defining a product storage area and a delivery portal. The vending machine further includes a dispensing mechanism configured to convey a product in the product storage area to the delivery portal. Vending machine may further include a pedal arranged on a lower end of the housing and configured to be operated by a foot of a consumer to actuate the dispensing mechanism to move the product from the product storage area to the delivery portal.
E05B 1/00 - Boutons ou poignées pour battants; Boutons, poignées ou boutons à pression pour serrures ou clenches sur battants
B65G 1/08 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés les objets étant amenés par pesanteur
A vending machine includes a housing defining a product storage area and a delivery portal. The vending machine may further include an advancing assembly within the product storage area configured to advance a product. The advancing assembly includes an axle having a coupling, a conveyor belt rotatable about the axle, and a pusher secured to the conveyor belt and configured to push the product as the conveyor belt rotates. The vending machine may include a delivery mechanism configured to convey the product from the product storage area to the delivery portal. The delivery mechanism includes an x-y mechanism and a product retrieval assembly movable by the x-y mechanism. The product retrieval assembly includes a cup configured to receive the product from the advancing assembly, and a drive mechanism configured to engage the coupling of the advancing assembly to drive the conveyor belt to advance the product into the cup.
G07F 11/58 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de récipients ou de supports de stockage mobiles les articles étant posés sur ou supportés par des bandes sans fin ou des transporteurs analogues
A beverage dispenser includes a nozzle to dispense a beverage. The beverage dispenser further includes a camera to capture an image of the beverage as the beverage is dispensed from the nozzle. The camera has a field of view that includes the beverage. The beverage dispenser further includes a light source that illuminates the field of view of the camera. The beverage dispenser further includes a computer. The computer analyzes the image of the beverage and determines a characteristic of the beverage.
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
G07F 13/06 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs avec distribution sélective de différents fluides ou matériaux ou de mélanges de ceux-ci
A multi-layered packaging film includes (a) an outer print layer, (b) an inner product-side layer, and (c) a lamination layer interposed between the outer print layer and the inner product-side layer.
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/08 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments les fibres ou filaments d'une couche étant disposés d'une certaine manière ou étant faits de substances différentes
B32B 15/09 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
B32B 15/20 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comportant de l'aluminium ou du cuivre
B32B 27/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique d'une résine synthétique d'une sorte différente
B32B 27/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de papier ou de carton
B32B 27/14 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche particulaire
B32B 27/18 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique caractérisée par l'emploi d'additifs particuliers
B32B 27/28 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des copolymères de résines synthétiques non complètement couverts par les sous-groupes suivants
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
A beverage dispenser uses-high ratio concentrates to mix on-demand beverages. The high-ratio concentrate is pre-mixed with an alkaline water to allow for improved blending performance in the final beverage. The beverage recipe may be customized by the user to suit personal tastes. Aspects of the beverage dispenser also may include the ability to dispense room temperature, chilled, heated, sparkling, or highly alkaline beverages. Operation of a user interface to receive a beverage order includes the ability to display and employ user interfaces present on both a display on the beverage dispenser and an application on a mobile device. In some aspects, both user interfaces may be used simultaneously to receive user input. Methods of dispensing a beverage using the beverage dispensing systems are also discussed.
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
A47J 31/44 - Eléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
23.
MODULAR BLOW MOLD SYSTEM FOR BLOW MOLDING A CONTAINER
A modular system for blow molding a container. The system may include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion and second portion may each include a shell, a mold removably coupled to the shell, and a top plate. The third portion may include a base and a base mold. The molds may be 3D printed. The molds together may define a blow mold cavity. The modular system may be used at lab scale, pilot scale, or full production scale. The molds may be durable and smooth enough for full production scale. Some embodiments are directed methods for making a modular system for blow molding a container.
A contactless autofill dispenser includes a housing and a dispense area for receiving a cup. The dispenser includes a supply of consumable product disposed within the housing. The dispenser includes an outlet connected to the supply and extending from the housing into the dispense area for dispensing the consumable product into the cup. The dispenser includes a controller disposed within the housing and connected to the supply, wherein the controller is configured to control dispensing of the consumable product from the outlet. The dispenser includes a time of flight sensor attached to or with a direct line of sight into the dispense area and connected to the controller.
A display device for illuminating a packaged beverage includes a panel having a front end opposite a rear end. The panel further includes a top surface on which a packaged beverage may be placed, and the top surface has transparent portions. A light source is arranged within the panel for illuminating the packaged beverage arranged on the top surface of the panel. The display device further includes an end cap having a front wall arranged at the front end of the panel.
A method of presenting product information in a vending machine may include detecting audio information from a consumer and converting the audio information to a text string. The method may include identifying a keyword in the text string, and determining products from a product database associated with the keyword. The method may include returning a list of the products that correspond to the keyword.
G07F 9/00 - APPAREILS DÉCLENCHÉS PAR DES PIÈCES DE MONNAIE OU APPAREILS SIMILAIRES - Parties constitutives autres que celles particulières à des genres ou types particuliers d'appareils
H04H 60/58 - Dispositions caractérisées par des composants spécialement adaptés à la surveillance, l'identification ou la reconnaissance, couverts par les groupes ou audio
G07F 11/00 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue
A water filter cartridge includes a sediment filter, a carbon filter, and a core having a tubular body with openings that allow water to flow through the core. The core defines an open central area, and the core supports the sediment filter and the carbon filter. A nanofiltration unit is arranged within the open central area of the core. The nanofiltration unit includes a tubular filter element defining a central volume, and a plurality of filaments arranged within the central volume.
A chiller for cooling a beverage includes a reservoir configured to hold a heat exchange fluid and an evaporator coil arranged within the reservoir. The evaporator coil includes a plurality of windings configured to circulate a coolant, and projections extending from an exterior surface of one or more of the plurality of windings. The chiller further includes a chiller coil arranged in the reservoir, wherein the beverage is configured to flow through the chiller coil. When the coolant is circulated through the plurality of windings of the evaporator coil, a bank of frozen heat exchange fluid forms on the windings and on the projections.
A beverage dispensing nozzle includes a housing having an upper end opposite a lower end, and an inlet at the upper end that is configured to be placed in communication with a source of a base liquid. The beverage dispensing nozzle further includes a chamber within the housing and in communication with the inlet. An aerator is in communication with the chamber, and the aerator includes a plate having apertures. A flavor inlet valve is in communication with a source of a flavoring and is arranged downstream of the aerator. The flavor inlet valve is configured to dispense the flavoring into the housing. The beverage dispensing nozzle additionally includes a nozzle tip arranged at the lower end of the housing.
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression - Détails
A polymer composition comprising two or more polymers may be used in preforms and containers for hot-fill beverages to increase recycled content, shelf-life of the contents, and stiffness of the container. One polymer may be polyethylene terephthalate and the second polymer may be either polyethylene furanoate or polyethylene naphthalate. The polymers may be blended to form a cube blend. A reheat agent may be used in the polymer composition. Methods of making the preform and the bottle are also disclosed. The polymer compositions may be made of increased recycled content without sacrificing transparency of the material and may be used to make clear preforms and bottles.
A method for identifying a product removed from a cabinet includes detecting visual characteristics of the product removed from the cabinet by a camera within the cabinet. The method may include detecting an identifier on the product removed from the cabinet by an identifier sensor, and comparing the visual characteristics and the identifier to a database of product information. The product removed from the cabinet may be identified based on the comparison of the visual characteristics and the identifier to the database of product information.
A service trolley for dispensing beverages includes a frame having an upper end opposite a lower end, and a tabletop arranged on the upper end of the frame. The trolley further includes wheels arranged on the lower end of the frame configured to allow the frame to roll on a surface. The trolley includes a beverage dispenser arranged within the frame that includes a multi-serve beverage container for storing a beverage, a dispensing head in communication with the beverage container via a conduit, and a pressurized vessel configured to contain a pressurized gas in communication with the beverage container so as to drive a flow of the beverage from the beverage container to the dispensing head.
A47B 31/00 - Tables de desserte ou à thé, chariots ou tables roulantes
A47B 31/02 - Tables de desserte ou à thé, chariots ou tables roulantes avec des moyens de réchauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
A47B 31/06 - Tables de desserte ou à thé, chariots ou tables roulantes conçus pour être utilisés dans des véhicules
A47B 47/00 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de les démonter ou de les monter à partir d'éléments séparés
A47F 1/12 - Récipients avec dispositifs pour la distribution d'articles la distribution se faisant par le côté d'un tas sensiblement horizontal
B62B 3/00 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacement; Dispositifs de direction à cet effet; Appareillage à cet effet
B62B 3/02 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacement; Dispositifs de direction à cet effet; Appareillage à cet effet comportant des parties réglables, rabattables, attachables, détachables ou transformables
B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression - Détails
A method for blow molding a container includes heating a central region of a preformed puck to a first temperature, and heating an annular region surrounding the central region of the preformed puck to a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature. The heated preformed puck is arranged at an upper end of a mold cavity of a mold that defines an outer shape of the container. The heated preformed puck is secured to the upper end of the mold cavity. The heated reformed puck is stretched by pressing a plunger into the heated preformed puck and into the mold cavity in a longitudinal direction of the mold cavity toward a lower end of the mold cavity. Pressurized air is then applied to the mold cavity so that the heated preformed puck stretches to conform to the shape of the inner wall of the mold cavity.
A nozzle for dispensing a beverage includes a nozzle head having a base liquid inlet configured to receive a base liquid and a flavoring inlet configured to receive a flavoring. The nozzle further includes a diffuser assembly that is in fluid communication with the base liquid inlet and which includes a diffuser plate having a plurality of peripheral openings through which the base liquid flows. The nozzle further includes a receptacle that is in fluid communication with the diffuser assembly and the flavoring inlet. The receptacle of the nozzle includes an inner wall, and the peripheral openings of the diffuser assembly are arranged so as to direct flow of the base liquid along the inner wall of the receptacle. The receptacle further includes an outlet through which the flavoring and the base liquid are dispensed.
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
A23L 2/76 - Clarification ou affinage des boissons non alcoolisées; Elimination des matières non désirées par élimination des gaz
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
A47J 31/41 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé d'ingrédients liquides
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B67D 1/12 - Dispositifs ou systèmes de commande du débit ou de la pression
35.
REAL-TIME QUALITY MONITORING OF BEVERAGE BATCH PRODUCTION USING DENSITOMETRY
Aspects of the disclosure include a method for producing a batch according to a batch process that includes adding ingredients to water to form a batch, mixing the batch, measuring the drive gain of the batch in real time using an in-line density device, monitoring amplitude variation of the drive gain, comparing the amplitude variation of the drive gain to a predetermined threshold, and providing an indication based on the amplitude variation of the drive gain that the batch is homogeneously dispersed or fully dissolved. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to a method for detecting homogeneity of a mixture and a method of determining the degree of mixing of a batch.
G05D 11/06 - Commande du rapport des débits de plusieurs matériaux fluides ou fluents avec source d'énergie auxiliaire non électrique en déterminant le poids spécifique du mélange, p.ex. en utilisant un aéromètre
G05D 11/13 - Commande du rapport des débits de plusieurs matériaux fluides ou fluents caractérisée par l'usage de moyens électriques
36.
BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH CONSUMABLE MONITORING SYSTEM
A beverage dispenser includes a system for detecting an empty state of a consumable in the dispenser. The system detects the physical movement of an element of a fluid delivery component that is fluidly connected to the consumable. The movement is triggered by the empty state of the consumable and is detected by a sensor disposed in the beverage dispenser. The system can be retrofitted into a legacy beverage dispenser with reduced installation effort.
A cooler includes a cabinet having an interior volume for storing a beverage container containing a beverage and a door for providing access to the interior volume of the cabinet. The cooler further includes a lock configured to maintain door in a closed position when the lock is engaged. The cooler includes a cooling unit configured to maintain the cabinet at a predetermined temperature and a temperature sensor arranged within the cabinet that detects a temperature within the cabinet. A control unit is in communication with the cooling unit and the temperature sensor, and the control unit is configured to control the cooling unit to maintain a temperature within the cabinet at a predetermined temperature as determined by the temperature sensor. The control unit may be configured to lock the door until a temperature within the cabinet is at the predetermined temperature.
A beverage nucleation device includes a housing, a beverage receiving area defined by the housing for receiving a beverage container containing a supercooled beverage, and a support configured to support the beverage container in an upright orientation in the beverage container receiving area. The beverage nucleation device may further include an applicator configured to contact a sidewall of the beverage container on the support, wherein the applicator includes an elastomeric material. An ultrasonic transducer of the beverage nucleation device is configured to generate and apply ultrasonic energy to the beverage container via the applicator so as to cause nucleation of the supercooled beverage.
A23G 9/22 - Production de desserts glacés, p.ex. de glaces - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p.ex. de glaces
A23G 9/52 - Produits liquides; Produits solides en forme de poudre, de flocons ou de granules pour obtenir des produits liquides
Mobile product dispensers for storing and dispensing products to consumers at various locations. A mobile product dispensers may include a product dispensing system, a user interface, a powertrain system, and a control unit. The mobile product dispenser may freely roam or follow a predetermined path within its environment of operation, and may engage with and service consumers along its route. A consumer may also summon the mobile product dispenser to a location using a user device such as a smartphone, smartwatch, or the like. The control unit may enable the mobile product dispenser to autonomously travel within its environment of operation and/or to navigate to the location of a consumer.
A vacuum-insulated cooler for storing products. The cooler includes a housing and a storage compartment enclosed by the housing for storing products. The storage compartment includes a lower wall, an upper wall, and sidewalls extending from the lower wall to the upper wall that include vacuum-insulated glass. The storage compartment further includes a door for providing access to the products within the storage compartment.
F25D 23/00 - Caractéristiques générales de structure
A47F 3/04 - Vitrines ou meubles d'exposition à air conditionné ou réfrigéré
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p.ex. le long des bords
F25D 11/00 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers
A handle for a product vending system includes a housing configured to be secured to a door of a product storage cabinet having a lock. The handle includes a display arranged on the housing, that is configured to show product information. A payment processing unit is arranged on the housing and is configured to detect or receive a payment. A control unit is configured to communicate with the lock of the product storage cabinet, such that when the payment is detected by the payment processing unit, the control unit is configured to unlock the lock of the product storage cabinet so as to provide access to a product stored in the product storage cabinet.
G07F 9/10 - Boîtiers de l'appareil, p.ex. comportant des moyens de chauffage ou de réfrigération
G06Q 20/18 - Architectures de paiement impliquant des terminaux en libre-service, des distributeurs automatiques, des bornes ou des terminaux multimédia
A47F 10/02 - Meubles ou installations spécialement adaptés à des systèmes de service particuliers, non prévus ailleurs pour des systèmes de type libre-service, p.ex. pour des supermarchés
G07F 9/02 - Dispositifs pour donner l'alarme ou une indication, p.ex. quand l'appareil est vide; Aménagements publicitaires des appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie
G07F 11/62 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue dans lesquels les articles sont stockés en compartiments dans des casiers fixes
This disclosure provides a process for preparing transparent emulsions, in particular emulsions that are free of solvents such as propylene glycol, for use in producing clear beverages.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method of delivering a self-directed user experience includes encoding access to an intermediate menu in at least one matrix bar code, developing an intermediate menu that facilitates a self-directed user experience, and presenting the at least one matrix bar code to a user via placement on a product. Further in accordance with this aspect, the method may include directing the user to the intermediate menu via the at least one matrix bar code such that the self-directed user experience is responsive to user interaction with intermediate menu.
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p.ex. des menus
G06F 9/451 - Dispositions d’exécution pour interfaces utilisateur
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p.ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
44.
BEVERAGE-INGREDIENT CARTRIDGE AND CAP FOR BEVERAGE-INGREDIENT CARTRIDGE
A beverage-ingredient cartridge for storing and dispensing beverage ingredients. The cartridge includes a container for storing a first beverage ingredient, and a cap secured within an open upper end of the container that seals the open upper end. The cap includes a storage compartment for storing a second beverage ingredient having a base and a sidewall extending from a the base. A line of weakness defines a separable region of the base, and a column extends from the separable region of the base and is spaced apart from the sidewall. A plastic film is secured to the sidewall and to the column that seals the storage compartment. Upon application of a force to the column, the separable region separates from the base and the plastic film tears such that the storage compartment and container are open to the outside of the beverage-ingredient cartridge.
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
B65D 25/08 - Cloisonnements avec dispositifs pour les éliminer ou les détruire, p.ex. pour faciliter le mélange des contenus
B65D 41/04 - Capuchons ou couvercles en forme de capuchons filetés ou similaires, fixés par rotation
B65D 47/36 - Fermetures avec parties frangibles conçues pour être percées, déchirées ou enlevées pour créer des ouvertures d'évacuation
B65D 51/28 - Fermetures non prévues ailleurs combinées avec dispositifs auxiliaires pour des buts autres que la fermeture avec réceptacles auxiliaires pour objets ou matériaux supplémentaires
45.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEATING ELEMENT OF AN APPLIANCE
A waffle maker having a base and a waffle mold supported by the base. The waffle mold has a first heating plate and a second heating plate, wherein the second heating plate is movable with respect to the first heating plate. A first heating element is arranged on the waffle mold for heating the first and second heating plates. The waffle maker further includes a sensor configured to detect motion in a detection area. A control unit of the waffle maker is in communication with the sensor and the first heating element, such that when the presence of a human is detected in the detection area, the control unit heats the first heating element to a predetermined pre-heat temperature.
A beverage dispenser having a beverage-level indicating system. The beverage dispenser includes a housing and a dispensing head arranged on the housing for dispensing a beverage into a beverage container. The beverage dispenser further includes a beverage-level sensor arranged on the housing and which determines a beverage level within the beverage container without contacting the beverage within the beverage container, a beverage-level indicator that provides a visual indication of the beverage level within the beverage container, and a control unit that causes the beverage-level indicator to indicate the beverage level within the beverage container based on the beverage level as determined by the beverage-level sensor.
G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p.ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme
B67D 7/08 - Aménagements des dispositifs pour commander, indiquer, mesurer ou enregistrer la quantité ou le prix du liquide transféré
G01F 23/80 - Dispositions pour le traitement des signaux
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression - Détails
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p.ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
A drink station is provided with an alkaline filter cartridge in fluid communication with an ambient temperature water line provide alkaline water, and with a chilled water mixed with the alkaline water at a spigot to provide chilled alkaline water. A hot water heating element is located below the spigot so hot water flows upward for dispensing from the spigot, with a vent line between the heating element and spigot helping hot water to flow from the spigot to the heating element. A refrigeration system and a carbonation system is also provided. The refrigeration system uses the ice-bank technology. A submersible agitator pump improves heat exchanged between ice-bank and water by forced convection. The agitator pump operating based on the temperature of the drinking water. A figure eight evaporator coil can provide two cylindrical ice banks and two chilled water coils to increase the chilled water capacity.
A cap and container reduce carbonation loss in filling containers with carbonated beverages. The cap has a splashguard with a circular bottom connected by a conical transition to a smaller diameter, cylindrical ring portion. A circular dispersing disk is above the transition and connected to the cap, with a small radial gap between the disks periphery and the splashguard. A fluid seal is interposed between the ring portion and an open top of the container. The dispersing disk directs a fluid stream outward against the splashguard where the fluid passes through the radial gap around the disk and flows downward in a laminar flow over the conical transition and ring portions. A lip on the bottom of the ring portion extends outward and downward to conduct the laminar flow onto the container sidewall, which is inclined at less than five degrees to maintain laminar flow along the sidewall when filling.
A cooler including a cabinet defining an interior volume for storing a perishable product. A cold plate is disposed within the cabinet, and the cold plate is configured to absorb heat within the cabinet. The cooler further includes a defrosting system that includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of frost on a surface of the cold plate, a heating element affixed to the surface of the cold plate that is configured to at least partially melt frost on the cold plate, and a control unit configured to selectively activate and deactivate the heating element when the presence of frost is determined by the sensor.
A metal bottle assembly adapted for use on a plastic bottling includes a metal bottle with an outsert assembled on the neck portion of the bottle. The outsert may be constructed from plastic material and may be fixed to the bottle using an interference fit. The outsert enables the bottle to be placed on a plastic bottling line with minimal or no modifications to the bottling line. The outsert also ensures that the metal bottle is not damaged by handling on the plastic bottling line. In some embodiments, the outsert is designed to elastically deform as it is pressed on the neck of a pre-formed metal bottle and therefore create the interference fit between the outsert and the bottle. In some embodiments the outsert is retained on the neck of the bottle through the interference fit alone.
B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
B65D 8/00 - Réceptacles de section transversale courbe, dont le corps est formé par jonction ou liaison de plusieurs composants rigides, ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en métal, en matière plastique, en bois ou en un matériau d
B65D 41/08 - Capuchons ou couvercles en forme de capuchons filetés ou similaires, fixés par rotation s'engageant sur un anneau fileté fixé à la périphérie externe du col ou de la paroi
A cooler for storing beverage containers. The cooler includes a housing defining an interior volume for storing a first beverage container at a first predetermined temperature and a compartment within the interior volume of the housing for storing a second beverage container at a second predetermined temperature that is at or below a freezing point of the beverage. The cooler further includes a user interface for receiving a user input to dispense the second beverage container, and a delivery portal for providing access to the second beverage container. A chute is configured to communicate the second beverage container from the compartment to the delivery portal and to cause nucleation of the beverage and form a slush beverage. A cooling unit is configured to maintain the interior volume of the housing at the first predetermined temperature and the compartment at the second predetermined temperature.
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle
G07F 7/00 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement
G07F 11/00 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue
52.
BEVERAGE CONTAINER DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
A method for dispensing a beverage container to a consumer. The method includes receiving in a beverage container dispenser a first beverage container that contains a beverage corresponding to a beverage selection of a user. The method further includes dispensing a second beverage container containing the beverage from a temperature-regulated compartment of the beverage container dispenser. The second beverage container that is dispensed from the temperature-regulated compartment corresponds to the beverage selection of the user.
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p.ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
53.
DAIRY MINERALS AS A MOUTHFEEL ENHANCER AND FLAVOR MODIFIER
This disclosure provides a novel beverage composition with enhanced mouthfeel. The beverage composition can comprise a dairy mineral composition. Methods of preparing beverage compositions with enhanced mouthfeel are also disclosed, as are methods of modifying flavor.
A23L 27/20 - ALIMENTS, PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES OU BOISSONS NON ALCOOLISÉES NON COUVERTS PAR LES SOUS-CLASSES OU ; LEUR PRÉPARATION OU TRAITEMENT, p.ex. CUISSON, MODIFICATION DES QUALITÉS NUTRITIVES, TRAITEMENT PHYSIQUE ; CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS OU PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES EN GÉNÉRAL Édulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel; Leur préparation ou leur traitement Épices, agents aromatiques ou condiments synthétiques
A23L 33/16 - Sels inorganiques, minéraux ou oligo-éléments
A beverage container that includes a base, a cylindrical sidewall extending from and integrally formed with the base, and an upper region extending from the sidewall and defining an upper opening. The beverage container includes a longitudinal axis extending in a direction from the base to the upper opening. The beverage container further includes a continuous channel formed in and extending around a circumference of the sidewall. The continuous channel is sinusoidal such that the continuous channel forms peaks and troughs. A height of the continuous channel as measured in a direction of the longitudinal axis from a peak to a trough is about 30% to 80% of a height of the sidewall, such that the continuous channels resists elongation of the beverage container in a direction of the longitudinal axis.
A beverage ingredient cartridge for releasing beverage ingredients into a bottle to create a mixed beverage includes a body defining a liquid-ingredient chamber, a cap defining a solid-ingredient chamber, and an opening mechanism disposed on the cap. Upon a force applied to the beverage ingredient cartridge, a piercer of the bottle drives through the dispensing end of the cartridge, causing teeth of the opening mechanism to tear through films sealing the liquid-ingredient chamber and solid-ingredient chamber. This mixes contents of the liquid-ingredient chamber with contents of the solid-ingredient chamber and releases the mixed contents from the beverage ingredient cartridge into a bottle below that is filled with a liquid, creating a mixed beverage.
B65D 25/38 - Dispositifs pour décharger le contenu
B65D 47/36 - Fermetures avec parties frangibles conçues pour être percées, déchirées ou enlevées pour créer des ouvertures d'évacuation
B65D 81/32 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu pour emballer plusieurs matériaux différents qui doivent être maintenus séparés avant d’être mélangés
56.
NON-ELECTRIC FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE DISPENSERS AND SYSTEMS
Non-electric fountain beverage dispensers for dispensing a variety of beverages without the use of electricity. The non-electric fountain beverage dispenser may include a gas container for storing a pressurized gas, a base liquid storage container for storing a base liquid, and a gas supply line that communicates pressurized gas from the gas container to the base liquid storage container and to a syrup storage container. Non-electric beverage dispenser further includes a mechanical dispensing valve in fluid communication with the base liquid storage container and the syrup storage container by means of a base liquid supply line and a syrup supply line, respectively, such that the mechanical dispensing valve is capable of selectively dispensing a mixture of the base liquid and the syrup. Non-electric fountain beverage dispenser further includes a non-electric cooling unit for cooling the base liquid without the use of electricity.
Modular vending machines for storing and dispensing products to consumers. A modular vending machine may include a product storage system, a user interface, and a control unit. Several modular vending machines may be stacked and/or arranged together in various configurations. Several modular vending machines may be linked electronically and may communicate with each other and/or with a user mobile device over a network. A modular vending machine may automatically complete a transaction with the consumer, where the consumer removes a product from the modular vending machine. A consumer may access and purchase products from several modular vending machines in one transaction.
G07F 7/00 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement
G07F 7/02 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement par des clés ou d'autres dispositifs enregistrant un crédit
G07F 7/04 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement par du papier-monnaie
A vending machine with a reduced vertical height and footprint has a horizontal roller surface system for delivering vending products. The horizontal roller system includes actuated rollers and trays that move on top of the rollers. The products are present on top of the trays; the rollers actuate to deliver the trays, and the products, to a delivery portal. Some embodiments of the vending machine have a transparent top to allow the interior of the vending machine, and particularly the roller surface, to be visible from the exterior of the vending machine. The reduced height and size of the vending machine enables it to be placed in locations that are unavailable to conventional vending machines.
A47B 37/00 - Tables destinées à d'autres usages particuliers
G07F 7/00 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement
G07F 9/00 - APPAREILS DÉCLENCHÉS PAR DES PIÈCES DE MONNAIE OU APPAREILS SIMILAIRES - Parties constitutives autres que celles particulières à des genres ou types particuliers d'appareils
G07F 11/00 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue
G07F 11/42 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont horizontaux les articles étant distribués par des moyens mus par moteur
A vending machine has an interactive customer experience. Some embodiments of the vending machine include a transparent front wall with a plurality of display units located behind the front wall. Each of the display units may contain an example of a product available for vending. Based on input received from a customer and other information, the vending machine may provide a recommendation for a product or products to select for purchase. The vending machine may highlight the recommendation by selectively illuminating the product display units that contain the recommended products.
G06F 13/14 - Gestion de demandes d'interconnexion ou de transfert
G06F 3/041 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction
G06F 17/00 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
G07F 9/02 - Dispositifs pour donner l'alarme ou une indication, p.ex. quand l'appareil est vide; Aménagements publicitaires des appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie
Systems and methods for dispensing compositions, such as beverages, are provided. A beverage dispenser may be configured to receive input corresponding to a selection of a beverage. The beverage dispenser may receive additional input corresponding to an adjustment of an ingredient of the selected beverage.
A beverage container for a carbonated beverage may include a body and a base. The base may have a skirt that extends from the body and a dome. Ribs extend between the skirt and the dome. The base may also include a plurality of feet. Each foot may be formed between each pair of adjacent ribs. The feet may extend from the skirt to the dome. Each foot may have a seat and two sidewalls. A transition point of each rib may be between the skirt and the dome. A tangent line formed at each transition point may have a slope of zero. A transition between each foots seat and each foots sidewalls may be smooth.
B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
B65D 23/00 - MANUTENTION; EMBALLAGE; EMMAGASINAGE; MANIPULATION DES MATÉRIAUX DE FORME PLATE OU FILIFORME ÉLÉMENTS D'EMBALLAGE; PAQUETS - Parties constitutives des bouteilles ou pots non prévues ailleurs
62.
SLUSH BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND SLUSH BEVERAGE DISPENSING METHODS
Slush beverage dispensers and methods for providing slush beverages to consumers. The method for providing a slush beverage to a consumer may include storing in a temperature regulated compartment a beverage container containing a beverage at a predetermined temperature at or below a freezing point of the beverage without consumer access to the beverage container. The slush beverage dispenser may receive a consumer selection for a beverage. Based on the consumer selection, the slush beverage dispenser may agitate the beverage container such that the beverage within the beverage container undergoes nucleation. After agitation, the slush beverage dispenser may provide the beverage container to the consumer.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p.ex. de glaces
A23G 9/28 - Production de desserts glacés, p.ex. de glaces - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A47J 43/04 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p.ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p.ex. actionnées par moteur
F25C 1/20 - Production de glace d'une transparence ou d'une translucidité particulières, p.ex. par injection d'air par agitation
F25D 3/08 - Récipients mobiles portatifs, c. à d. adaptés pour être facilement transportables par une personne
Mobile vending machines for storing and dispensing products to consumers at various locations. A mobile vending machine may include a product storage system, a user interface, a powertrain system, and a control unit. A consumer may view a list of products in the mobile vending machine using a mobile device, such as a smart phone. The consumer may summon the mobile vending machine to a location using the mobile device, and the mobile vending machine may automatically complete a transaction with the consumer, where the consumer receives a product from the mobile vending machine. The control unit may enable the mobile vending machine to autonomously travel to the location of the consumer.
G07F 11/02 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes
G06Q 20/32 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement caractérisés par l'emploi de dispositifs spécifiques utilisant des dispositifs sans fil
G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
A vending machine with a curved exterior shape is disclosed. Some embodiments of the vending machine are circular in design, and include a transparent upper housing that allows customers to see into the interior of the vending machine. Products for vending may be stored in a non-transparent lower housing. A centrally-located product delivery system transports products for vending from the lower housing to delivery portals located on the upper housing. The product delivery system is able to move along a vertical line and rotate through the horizontal plane and can deliver products from any portion of the lower housing to any delivery portals located on the upper housing.
G07F 11/02 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes
G07F 11/38 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont horizontaux
Vending machines for storing and dispensing products to consumers in a space-efficient manner. A vending machine may include a product compartment, a product storage system, a support structure, a dispensing port, and a product delivery system. The support structure may elevate the product compartment and form a void beneath the product compartment. Other structures may occupy the void beneath the product compartment, or humans may walk through the void beneath the product compartment. A product may be automatically moved from the product compartment to the dispensing port using the product delivery system.
G07F 11/00 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue
G07F 11/32 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont inclinés plusieurs de ces magasins ayant une glissière de distribution commune
G07F 11/38 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont horizontaux
G07F 11/42 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont horizontaux les articles étant distribués par des moyens mus par moteur
Coolers for dispensing products, such as beverages, having multiple doors for accessing a single product compartment. A cooler may include a housing defining a product compartment; a top door coupled to a top surface of the housing at a hinge, the top door comprising a curved transparent panel; a vertical door coupled to a vertical front surface of the housing; a collapsible shelf disposed in the product compartment that is configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position; and a lower shelf disposed below the collapsible shelf in the product compartment. A product disposed on the collapsible shelf may be accessible through the top door when the collapsible shelf is in the extended position and a product disposed on the lower shelf may be accessible through the top door when the collapsible shelf is in the retracted position.
A multi-layer beverage container made is disclosed. An outer layer encloses an inner layer that is configured to shrink or flex to accommodate volume changes of a beverage inside the beverage container caused by a change in temperature of the beverage in the sealed beverage container. The inner layer is not attached to the outer layer through the majority of the beverage container, with attachment zones being located at selected areas of the outer layer. There is a space between the inner layer and the outer layer. A gas introduction system is provided in the space to maintain a desired gas pressure in the space. The set gas pressure allows outer layer to be designed without the need to resist deformation caused by reduced pressure due to changing volumes of the beverage.
B65D 1/40 - Réceptacles rigides ou semi-rigides ayant des corps d'une seule pièce formés, p.ex. par coulage d'un matériau en métal, par moulage d'un matériau plastique, par soufflage d'un matériau vitreux, par coulage d'un matériau en céramique, par moulage d'un - Détails des parois
B29C 49/64 - Chauffage ou refroidissement des préformes, des paraisons ou des objets soufflés
B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
Beverage coolers for storing and cooling bottled beverages. A beverage cooler may include a cooling chamber cooled by a refrigeration system, and openings in the cooling chamber for receiving bottled beverages to be chilled. The openings may have doors and/or seals to minimize heat exchange between the cooling chamber and the environment with or without bottles disposed in the openings. Each of the openings may have a visual indicator, such as a plurality of LEDs, configured to indicate the temperature of the bottle disposed in the opening.
This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I). These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.
A23L 27/10 - ALIMENTS, PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES OU BOISSONS NON ALCOOLISÉES NON COUVERTS PAR LES SOUS-CLASSES OU ; LEUR PRÉPARATION OU TRAITEMENT, p.ex. CUISSON, MODIFICATION DES QUALITÉS NUTRITIVES, TRAITEMENT PHYSIQUE ; CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS OU PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES EN GÉNÉRAL Édulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel; Leur préparation ou leur traitement Épices, agents aromatiques ou condiments naturels; Leurs extraits
A23L 27/30 - ALIMENTS, PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES OU BOISSONS NON ALCOOLISÉES NON COUVERTS PAR LES SOUS-CLASSES OU ; LEUR PRÉPARATION OU TRAITEMENT, p.ex. CUISSON, MODIFICATION DES QUALITÉS NUTRITIVES, TRAITEMENT PHYSIQUE ; CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS OU PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES EN GÉNÉRAL Édulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel; Leur préparation ou leur traitement Édulcorants artificiels
A compact vending machine for dispensing food products is disclosed. The compact vending machine includes a lightweight housing which may be mounted on a wall and a payment system that is configured to accept non-cash payments. A power source of the compact vending machine may be an external powers source, such as a power outlet, or an internal battery. An embodiment of the compact vending machine includes a controller and a communication system that are configured to transmit status information about the compact vending machine to a network.
G07F 7/02 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement par des clés ou d'autres dispositifs enregistrant un crédit
G06Q 20/18 - Architectures de paiement impliquant des terminaux en libre-service, des distributeurs automatiques, des bornes ou des terminaux multimédia
Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for analyzing second party advertising data. An embodiment operates by determining a set of dimensions that a source uses to aggregate data for an advertising campaign. The embodiment creates a subunit advertising campaign based at least in part on the advertising campaign, the determined set of dimensions, and a dimension of interest. The embodiment receives measurement data associated with an execution of the subunit advertising campaign. The embodiment then analyzes the measurement data.
A system and method for delivering food products using an autonomous distribution vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a first distribution vehicle that is configured to carry food products and at least one autonomous distribution vehicle. While the first distribution vehicle delivers food products, the autonomous distribution vehicle may depart the first distribution vehicle and deliver its own set of food products. The autonomous distribution vehicle can then return to the first distribution vehicle.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p.ex. entreposage, chargement ou distribution; Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
B60P 3/025 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant une boutique, une cafétéria ou un étalage
B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules
B60P 3/20 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de marchandises réfrigérées
Beverage dispensers are disclosed. A beverage dispenser may include a carbonation pump, pressure tank, and a pressure switch configured to active the pressure pump when a pressure in the pressure tank falls below a threshold pressure. The pressure switch may cause the carbonation pump to shut off when the pressure in the pressure tank exceeds an upper threshold pressure. The beverage dispenser may be convertible from a carbonated beverage dispenser to a non-carbonated beverage dispenser.
A method of dispensing a beverage from a beverage dispenser includes: detecting a user in proximity to the beverage dispenser; prompting the user to provide a first input, wherein the first input is audible; retrieving a user profile for the user based on the first input; receiving a second input from the user, wherein the second input comprises information about a beverage selection of the user, and wherein the second input is provided in a different manner than the first input; and dispensing the beverage.
G07F 13/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs
G07F 13/02 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs au volume
G07F 13/04 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs au poids
G07F 13/06 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs avec distribution sélective de différents fluides ou matériaux ou de mélanges de ceux-ci
G07F 13/08 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs sous forme de pulvérisation
A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body that includes an interior cavity adapted to receive a beverage container, an adaptor module, and a controlled gas system. The adaptor module is configured to provide fluidic coupling from the beverage container to the controlled gas system, such that a beverage may be dispensed through from a tap connected to the adaptor with the aid of positive gas pressure disposed on a beverage surface within the beverage container. The controlled gas system exerts a positive pressure on a surface of the beverage in the beverage container such that when a tap is opened to dispense the beverage, the relative pressure difference between the positive pressure on the surface of the beverage and the ambient pressure causes the beverage to be dispensed from the tap.
B65D 83/14 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribution de liquides ou de semi-liquides par pression interne de gaz, c. à d. réceptacles aérosols contenant un propulseur
B65D 83/28 - Buses, leurs moyens de support ou leurs accessoires spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage
B67D 1/12 - Dispositifs ou systèmes de commande du débit ou de la pression
B67D 1/14 - Soupapes de réduction ou robinets de commande
76.
KNIFE ASSEMBLIES FOR SLICING MACHINES AND MACHINES EQUIPPED THEREWITH
Knife assemblies adapted for use in slicing machines. Such a knife assembly includes a knife holder having a support surface that defines a leading edge of the knife holder and a trailing end spaced from the leading edge, an insert disposed on the support surface so that a leading edge thereof projects beyond the leading edge of the knife holder and a trailing end thereof is secured to the knife holder, a knife clamped to the knife holder so that the insert is between the knife and the support surface. The trailing end of the insert is secured to the knife holder as a result of the trailing end being received in a slot defined in the trailing end of the support surface, or with posts protruding from the support surface that engage slots defined in the trailing end of the insert.
B26D 7/26 - Moyens de montage ou de réglage de l'outil de coupe; Moyens de réglage de la course de l'outil de coupe
B26D 1/36 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupant; Appareils ou machines à cet effet; Eléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe parallèle à la ligne de coupe et tournant sans arrêt dans le même sens pendant la coupe, p.ex. monté sur un cylindre rotatif
A water-filtration system includes four distinct porous media through which water is sequentially routed in a compact, self-contained four-stage filtration process. The porous media improves water quality by removing unwanted contaminants from the water and adding minerals and compounds to the water to improve water taste. A housing contains the porous media. The housing includes connection points for incoming and outgoing water. The water-filtration system may be inserted into a water line upstream of a desired source of high-quality water, or may be integrated directly into an appliance or device that requires high-quality water.
A method of determining a sold-out state of a beverage dispenser is provided. The method includes providing a beverage dispenser including a pump having a gas exhaust port, a dispensing valve, and a sensor disposed on the pump gas exhaust port. The method may include activating the beverage dispenser to dispense a beverage through the dispensing valve and during the activating, sensing a gas exhaust pattern of the pump. The method may also include generating a signal based on the sensed gas exhaust pattern and determining whether the beverage dispenser is in a normal-pour state or a sold-out state. The method may also include providing feedback about the sold-out state to a user interface of the beverage dispenser.
Aspects of this invention relate to an ingredient pod for making a beverage. The pod may include multiple layers, and each layer may include a beverage ingredient. The pod may be surrounded by a solid or gel outer layer, and the inner layers may be gel, solid, or liquid. Each layer may release into a liquid to form a ready-made beverage, providing a different flavor, smell, or ingredient. The pod may also be a multi-chamber pod. Each chamber may include one or more layers, and each layer may include a beverage ingredient. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to a method for making a beverage using a pod. Each layer or chamber of the pod may be activated differently depending on the application or the type of beverage.
B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles
B65D 81/32 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu pour emballer plusieurs matériaux différents qui doivent être maintenus séparés avant d’être mélangés
B65D 85/808 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage par immersion dans un liquide, p.ex. infusettes
80.
MOUTHFEEL MODULATION IN REDUCED AND SUGAR-FREE BEVERAGES USING A BLEND OF PECTIN AND XANTHAN GUM
This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and optionally a second xanthan gum. These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.
A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body having a base portion, and a cradle portion configured to support a beverage container including a beverage to be dispensed. The cradle portion may include an elongated cavity, and a shoulder configured to receive an inverted beverage container. The beverage dispensing system may further include an adaptor, and a self-venting tap, and the adaptor is configured to couple a beverage container to the self-venting tap, such that a beverage may be dispensed through the tap.
Aspects of the disclosure include a method for tracking the quality of a beverage produced according to a batch process that includes adding ingredients to water to form a batch, measuring the density of the batch in real time using an in-line density device, monitoring changes in density of the batch, detecting deviations from the batch process based on the changes in density, and correcting for any detected deviations from the batch process in real time. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to a method of detecting inhomogeneity in real time for a batch process for producing a beverage. Other aspects of the disclosure include a method of tracking addition of ingredients for producing a beverage in a batch process includes sequentially adding a plurality of ingredients to water according to a standard recipe to form a batch and correcting for any detected deviations from the recipe in real time.
Unattended beverage dispensers configured to dispense one or more beverages after authenticating a customer and associating the customer with a customer account. An unattended beverage dispenser may include a user interface with a biometric sensor configured to identify a biometric characteristic of a customer. A controller associated with the unattended beverage dispenser may authenticate a customer based on a biometric characteristic and associate the authenticated customer with a customer account. After authenticating a customer, the controller may allow beverage dispensing from the unattended beverage dispenser in accordance with a beverage dispensing rule associated with the customers account.
An interactive beverage container includes a beverage container that defines an opening which may be sealed by a closure. The closure may further include circuity that is configured to transmit data to a mobile device. When the closure is in a closed configuration with the closure attached to the opening, the circuitry does not transmit data to the mobile device and when the closure is in an open configuration with the closure removed from the opening, the circuitry transmits data to the mobile device. The data may include nutritional information, marketing materials, videos, track loyalty programs, and/or provide games or contests.
H04W 4/00 - Services spécialement adaptés aux réseaux de télécommunications sans fil; Leurs installations
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p.ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p.ex. couvercles, capuchons
B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
B65D 41/04 - Capuchons ou couvercles en forme de capuchons filetés ou similaires, fixés par rotation
B65D 51/24 - Fermetures non prévues ailleurs combinées avec dispositifs auxiliaires pour des buts autres que la fermeture
G06K 19/077 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p.ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré - Détails de structure, p.ex. montage de circuits dans le support
A beverage dispensing system is provided. The beverage dispensing system can include a nozzle module connected to a beverage dispenser housing. The nozzle module can be vertically and/or horizontally spaced from a beverage dispenser valve and nozzle.
Advertising accessories for bar guns are disclosed. An advertising accessory for a bar gun may include a frame and a front face extending from one side of the frame. A user interface void may be formed in the frame. The frame may be configured to mate with a user interface of a bar gun. A clip extending from the front face may engage a nozzle surface of the bar gun to couple the advertising accessory to the bar gun.
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression - Détails
G09F 7/18 - Moyens pour fixer des enseignes, des plaques, des panneaux ou des tableaux à une structure de support
G09F 23/06 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p.ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres la réclame étant combinée avec des articles pour restaurants, boutiques ou bureaux
A beverage dispensing valve may include an inlet to receive carbonated water, a nozzle shell, and an outlet downstream of the nozzle shell configured to dispense a finished beverage. The nozzle shell may include an aperture open to ambient pressure environment. A method for dispensing a beverage may include flowing carbonated water through an inlet of a beverage dispensing valve, lowering the pressure of the carbonated water sufficient to promote carbon dioxide nucleation, flowing the carbonated water through a chamber vented to environment such that a portion of carbon dioxide nucleated is off-gassed, and introducing a beverage ingredient when the carbonated water reaches a sufficiently low carbonation level. A beverage dispensing nozzle may include an inlet configured to receive carbonated water from a beverage dispensing valve, a nozzle shell including an aperture open to ambient pressure environment, and an outlet downstream of the nozzle shell configured to dispense a finished beverage.
The present disclosure provides methods for enhancing sweetness of certain sweeteners using rebaudioside F. The application also provides compositions comprising rebaudioside F as a sweetness enhancer, such as beverages, a sweetener compositions, and beverage syrups.
A23L 27/30 - ALIMENTS, PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES OU BOISSONS NON ALCOOLISÉES NON COUVERTS PAR LES SOUS-CLASSES OU ; LEUR PRÉPARATION OU TRAITEMENT, p.ex. CUISSON, MODIFICATION DES QUALITÉS NUTRITIVES, TRAITEMENT PHYSIQUE ; CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS OU PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES EN GÉNÉRAL Édulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel; Leur préparation ou leur traitement Édulcorants artificiels
A23L 27/00 - ALIMENTS, PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES OU BOISSONS NON ALCOOLISÉES NON COUVERTS PAR LES SOUS-CLASSES OU ; LEUR PRÉPARATION OU TRAITEMENT, p.ex. CUISSON, MODIFICATION DES QUALITÉS NUTRITIVES, TRAITEMENT PHYSIQUE ; CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS OU PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES EN GÉNÉRAL Édulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel; Leur préparation ou leur traitement
A23L 27/20 - ALIMENTS, PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES OU BOISSONS NON ALCOOLISÉES NON COUVERTS PAR LES SOUS-CLASSES OU ; LEUR PRÉPARATION OU TRAITEMENT, p.ex. CUISSON, MODIFICATION DES QUALITÉS NUTRITIVES, TRAITEMENT PHYSIQUE ; CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS OU PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES EN GÉNÉRAL Édulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel; Leur préparation ou leur traitement Épices, agents aromatiques ou condiments synthétiques
A23L 2/385 - Concentrés de boissons non alcoolisées
A beverage dispenser is provided. The beverage dispenser can include a bar gun holster, a bar gun cradle, an armature, and a cartridge nest having a receiving portion for receiving a portion of a single serve beverage ingredient cartridge. The device can include a puncturing device to puncture the cartridge thereby releasing the beverage ingredient.
A vending machine includes two horizontal lead screws, a vertical lead screw, first and second motors, a shelf, a delivery cup, and a delivery area. The first and second motors drive the horizontal lead screws and the vertical lead screw, respectively. The vertical lead screw moves horizontally along the horizontal lead screws. The shelf contains a product and has a movable gate to hold the product on the shelf. The delivery cup moves vertically along the vertical lead screw and has a solenoid and a plunger. The solenoid activates the plunger, which opens the gate to dispense the product onto the delivery cup. An outer door of the delivery area isolates the delivery area from outside the vending machine when closed and provides access to the product from outside the vending machine when open. A mechanical interaction between the delivery cup and the delivery area opens the outer door.
G07F 11/10 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les articles sont stockés verticalement l'un au-dessus de l'autre plusieurs de ces magasins ayant une glissière de distribution commune
G07F 11/28 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont inclinés
G07F 11/30 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont inclinés plusieurs de ces magasins ayant une distribution indépendante
G07F 11/38 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont horizontaux
G07F 11/42 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont horizontaux les articles étant distribués par des moyens mus par moteur
Systems and methods for filling a beverage container with a carbonated fluid at ambient temperature while minimizing foam formation are provided. The carbonated fluid can maintain a laminar flow through the filling machine.
B67C 3/26 - Têtes de remplissage; Dispositifs pour introduire les têtes de remplissage dans les goulots des bouteilles
B67C 3/06 - Mise en bouteilles de liquides ou de semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues utilisant une contrepression, c. à d. en remplissant pendant que le récipient est sous pression
A carbonated beverage maker includes a water reservoir, a carbon dioxide creation chamber, and a carbonation chamber. The water reservoir holds ice water and has a first impeller and a shroud surrounding the first impeller. The carbon dioxide creation chamber contains chemical elements and receives warm water. The chemical elements react with each other to create carbon dioxide when the warm water is introduced to the carbon dioxide creation chamber. The carbonation chamber is connected to the water reservoir and the carbon dioxide creation chamber. The carbonation chamber has a second impeller that includes a stem portion and blades. The stem portion and the blades define conduits therein. The blades create a low pressure region in a lower portion of the carbonation chamber such that carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide creation chamber flows through the conduits to the low pressure region.
A beverage container for a carbonated beverage may include a base with a plurality of feet extending therefrom. The feet may act to reinforce a punt in the base of the beverage container to prevent deformation of the base of the beverage container when a carbonated or other pressurized beverage is added to the beverage container.
B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
B65D 1/14 - Boîtes de conserves, barils, tonneaux ou fûts caractérisés par la forme
B65D 1/16 - Boîtes de conserves, barils, tonneaux ou fûts caractérisés par la forme de section transversale courbe, p.ex. cylindrique
B65D 23/00 - MANUTENTION; EMBALLAGE; EMMAGASINAGE; MANIPULATION DES MATÉRIAUX DE FORME PLATE OU FILIFORME ÉLÉMENTS D'EMBALLAGE; PAQUETS - Parties constitutives des bouteilles ou pots non prévues ailleurs
94.
METHOD FOR PREPARING REBAUDIOSIDE C USING ENZYMATIC METHOD
Provided is a method for preparing Rebaudioside C using an enzymatic method, comprising using rubusoside or dulcoside A as a substrate, and making the substrate, in the presence of a glycosyl donor, react under the catalysis of UDP-glycosyltransferase-containing recombinant cell and/or UDP-glycosyltransferase prepared therefrom to generate Rebaudioside C. The enzymatic method of preparing Rebaudioside C provided by the present invention has an important practical value. Comparing with the existing extraction method of preparing Rebaudioside C |from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, the method provided by the present invention has a significantly short production cycle, improved production capability, a lower cost, and provides a purer product. Therefore, the method can be more economically applied in the food and beverage industry.
C12P 19/56 - Préparation d'O-glucosides, p.ex. glucosides avec un atome d'oxygène du radical saccharide lié directement à un système cyclique condensé d'au moins trois carbocycles, p.ex. daunomycine, adriamycine
95.
METHOD FOR PREPARING REBAUDIOSIDE N USING ENZYMATIC METHOD
Provided is a method for preparing rebaudioside N using an enzymatic method, comprising using rebaudioside A or rebaudioside J as a substrate, and making the substrate, in the presence of a glycosyl donor, react under the catalysis of UDP-glycosyltransferase and/or a UDP-glycosyltransferase-containing recombinant cell to generate rebaudioside N.
C12P 19/56 - Préparation d'O-glucosides, p.ex. glucosides avec un atome d'oxygène du radical saccharide lié directement à un système cyclique condensé d'au moins trois carbocycles, p.ex. daunomycine, adriamycine
96.
METHOD FOR PREPARING REBAUDIOSIDE J USING ENZYMATIC METHOD
Provided is a method for preparing rebaudioside J using an enzymatic method, comprising using rebaudioside A as a substrate, and making the substrate, in the presence of a glycosyl donor, react under the catalysis of a UDP-glycosyltransferase-containing recombinant cell and/or UDP-glycosyltransferase prepared therefrom to generate rebaudioside J.
C12P 19/56 - Préparation d'O-glucosides, p.ex. glucosides avec un atome d'oxygène du radical saccharide lié directement à un système cyclique condensé d'au moins trois carbocycles, p.ex. daunomycine, adriamycine
A modular vending machine is provided. The modular vending machine can include a central module having a pickup area and one or more product storage cabinets.
G07F 9/02 - Dispositifs pour donner l'alarme ou une indication, p.ex. quand l'appareil est vide; Aménagements publicitaires des appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie
G07F 9/10 - Boîtiers de l'appareil, p.ex. comportant des moyens de chauffage ou de réfrigération
G07F 11/04 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les articles sont stockés verticalement l'un au-dessus de l'autre
G07F 11/10 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les articles sont stockés verticalement l'un au-dessus de l'autre plusieurs de ces magasins ayant une glissière de distribution commune
G07F 11/42 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont horizontaux les articles étant distribués par des moyens mus par moteur
G07F 11/44 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les articles sont stockés en vrac
G07F 11/58 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de récipients ou de supports de stockage mobiles les articles étant posés sur ou supportés par des bandes sans fin ou des transporteurs analogues
98.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING TASTE OF NON-NUTRITIVE SWEETENERS
The present disclosure provides a novel sweetener composition of improved taste of the sweetener (e.g., reduced bitterness and/or astringency, and improved overall sweet quality of the composition); food and beverage products containing the same; and methods of making the same.
A23L 27/30 - ALIMENTS, PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES OU BOISSONS NON ALCOOLISÉES NON COUVERTS PAR LES SOUS-CLASSES OU ; LEUR PRÉPARATION OU TRAITEMENT, p.ex. CUISSON, MODIFICATION DES QUALITÉS NUTRITIVES, TRAITEMENT PHYSIQUE ; CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS OU PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES EN GÉNÉRAL Édulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel; Leur préparation ou leur traitement Édulcorants artificiels
A23G 3/00 - Sucreries; Confiseries; Massepain; Produits enrobés ou fourrés
C07H 1/00 - Procédés de préparation des dérivés du sucre
C07H 5/02 - Composés contenant des radicaux saccharide dans lesquels les liaisons carbone-oxygène ont été remplacées par le même nombre de liaisons carbone-hétéro-atomes à des atomes d'halogènes, d'azote, de soufre, de sélénium ou de tellure à des halogènes
C07K 5/075 - Asp-Phe; Leurs dérivés, p.ex. aspartame
The present disclosure provides high purity rebaudioside J and methods of making high purity rebaudioside J. The application also provides the use of rebaudioside J as a sweetener, and in particular, the use in beverages.
A product display may include a product swatch frame having a plurality of convex surfaces extending towards a front surface and defining product swatch support surfaces configured to support a swatch including a product identifier; and a flange configured to position the swatch provided between an adjacent pair of convex surfaces. A product merchandising system may include a housing having a front surface; and a product display disposed proximate the front surface.
G07F 9/02 - Dispositifs pour donner l'alarme ou une indication, p.ex. quand l'appareil est vide; Aménagements publicitaires des appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie
A47F 1/04 - Récipients avec dispositifs pour la distribution d'articles
G07F 7/04 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement par du papier-monnaie
G07F 11/02 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes
G09F 13/04 - Enseignes, tableaux ou panneaux éclairés de derrière l'illustration
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