Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.

Caffita System S.p.a.

Saeco International Group, S.p.a.

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.v.

Saeco Ipr Limited

Gianni Remo

Arthur Schmed

Stefano Tonelli

Giuseppe Fin

Ciro Adelmo Pilone

Riccardo Ziani

Fabio Salvi

Marco Santoli

Roland Kalin

Andrea Bruni

The method for adjusting the quantity of coffee comprises the steps of: dispensing a predetermined quantity of coffee powder into an infusion chamber (); by means of an electric actuator (), closing said infusion chamber compressing the coffee powder in the infusion chamber. The method also provides for detection of at least one parameter of the electric actuator during at least a part of the step to close the infusion chamber and compress the coffee powder; and setting of the quantity of coffee powder dispensed in a subsequent dispensing cycle as a function of said parameter.

Method for automatic adjustment of the quantity of coffee and coffee machine using said method

The coffee maker for brewing powder coffee contained in a cartridge comprises a brewing chamber adapted to receive the cartridge, at least one punching member for punching the cartridge and a pump for feeding brewing water into the brewing chamber. In order to avoid that the prepared coffee shows froth at its surface, the coffee maker comprises means for restricting the amount of water fed by the pump into the brewing chamber per unit of time. This means ensures that the brewing water flows through the cartridge essentially unpressurized.

Coffee maker for brewing coffee powder contained in a cartridge

A brewing unit includes a seat capable of a rotation movement, in which a piston is slidably received. A counter-piston co-operates with the seat and the piston to define a brewing chamber. Moreover, cam members are provided to control movements of the seat, the piston, and the counter-piston. The seat, the piston and the counter-piston can assume with respect to one another at least one position of charging of a product for preparation of the beverage, at least two distinct brewing positions which correspond two different volumes of the brewing chamber, and a position for discharging the spent product.

Brewing unit for preparation of beverages, and machine comprising said brewing unit

A connection device connects a refrigerated compartment, where milk or other perishable liquid is contained, to a device for supplying hot or emulsified milk, which can be associated to a coffee machine or the like. The connection device has at least a portion which can be refrigerated by an effect of a coupling to the refrigerated compartment where a milk container is contained.

Coffee machine with a refrigerated compartment

A coffee machine includes a boiler, a pump, and an infusion unit for producing coffee. Further, an auxiliary circuit is connectable to the output of the infusion unit for the production of cold coffee.

Coffee machine with system for producing cold coffee

A filter-holder for use in coffee machines, comprising: a cup in which a filter containing the coffee is inserted; at least one delivery spout; and a valve associated with the delivery spout for stabilizing the infusion back-pressure. The filter-holder also comprises a regulating device for adjusting the flow of coffee through the stabilizing valve so as to preset the organoleptic characteristics of the resulting beverage.

Filter-holder for coffee machines with means for adjusting the quality of the coffee, and a machine comprising said filter-holder

A grinding member for a device for grinding coffee includes a grinder with a grinding surface. A single co-molded block is formed including the grinding member with a support made of plastic material.

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Pistoia, Italy

Gianni Remo