This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Societe Des Produits Nestle S.a.. Active years: 2024-2025.
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Years Active: 2024-2025
Title: Innovations by Nicolas Gres
Introduction
Nicolas Gres is an inventive mind based in Echenevex, France, known for his contributions to the field of beverage preparation and food container manufacturing. With a total of two patents to his name, Gres has made significant strides in creating innovative solutions that enhance user experience and product efficiency.
Latest Patents
One of Gres's latest patents is a capsule system with recognition means and an adaptable opening and injection mechanism. This invention relates to a beverage preparation device designed to prepare beverages by interacting with ingredients contained in a capsule. The device features an injection module that includes a first and a cooperating second enclosing member, which can be moved relative to each other. The first enclosing member is equipped with capsule opening and injection means, allowing it to open a first inlet face of the capsule and inject liquid into it. The device is designed to be brought into at least a first capsule insertion position for inserting a capsule and a second capsule enclosing position where the opening and injection means engage the liquid inlet face of the capsule. Additionally, the device includes control means that set the capsule enclosing position based on information read from the capsule or provided by user input.
Another notable patent by Gres is a manufacturing process for producing hermetic single-use food containers, such as coffee pods. This process includes forming a 3D container body with a peripheral upper rim by stamping a 2D blank in a press. The process is characterized by a creasing step before forming the 3D container body, where creases are formed in a peripheral zone of the 2D blank. This pre-creased peripheral zone covers at least part of the rim portion of the 2D blank, ensuring a secure seal when the closing lid is applied.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Nicolas Gres has worked with prominent companies, including Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his understanding of product development and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
Collaborations
Gres has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Christophe Sebastien Paul Heydel and Jean Pacault. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to further advancements in his inventions.
Conclusion
Nicolas Gres is a distinguished inventor whose work in beverage preparation and food container manufacturing has led to innovative patents that enhance product functionality and user