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Christophe Cavin, Montreux CH
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20110044951 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE COMPRISING HYDROLYSED CHLOROGENIC ACID - The invention relates to compositions for preparing a beverage, the compositions comprise a microorganism and/or an enzyme capable of hydrolysing chlorogenic acids of a coffee extract to phenolic acids. When a beverage prepared with the compositions of the invention is consumed chlorogenic acids present in coffee extract is hydrolysed to improve antioxidant and/or anti-inflammatory properties compared to a similar conventional beverage. | 02-24-2011 |
20110045106 | COFFEE EXTRACT - The present invention relates to a method of producing a coffee extract with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and uses of the extract of the invention. The coffee extract comprises caffeic acid and/or ferulic acid and can be produced by hydrolysing chlorogenic acids present in coffee extract, e.g. with a microorganism or an enzyme. The coffee extract of the invention may e.g. be used as an ingredient of a food or beverage product. | 02-24-2011 |
20110046235 | PRODUCTS COMPRISING, AND USES OF, DECARBOXYLATED PHENOLIC ACIDS DERIVED FROM CHLOROGENIC ACIDS OF COFFEE - The present invention relates to uses of decarboxylated phenolic acid derived from chlorogenic acid of coffee as well as products comprising decarboxylated phenolic acid derived from chlorogenic acid of coffee, especially a coffee extract, and methods of producing such products. Coffee comprises chlorogenic acids, according to the invention these chlorogenic acids can be transformed into decarboxylated phenolic acids. The resulting decarboxylated phenolic acids have antioxidant and/or anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as ingredients in food and beverage products and to treat certain health conditions. | 02-24-2011 |
20110166946 | METHOD OF PROMOTING AND SELLING COFFEE - The disclosure provides coffee products and methods for selling, promoting, and advertising coffee products as well as generating revenue from same. | 07-07-2011 |
20120003340 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETOXIFICATION AND CANCER PREVENTION - Nutritional compositions capable of reducing the risk of cancer are provided. The nutritional compositions combine the added effects of both a probiotic source and a phytochemical(s) capable of inducing enzymatic activity in mammals to reduce the incidence of cancer. The probiotic and phytochemical source can be derived from a single plant material, such as chicory. | 01-05-2012 |
20130287740 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE COMPRISING HYDROLYSED CHLOROGENIC ACID - The invention relates to compositions for preparing a beverage, the compositions comprise a microorganism and/or an enzyme capable of hydrolysing chlorogenic acids of a coffee extract to phenolic acids. When a beverage prepared with the compositions of the invention is consumed chlorogenic acids present in coffee extract is hydrolysed to improve antioxidant and/or anti-inflammatory properties compared to a similar conventional beverage. | 10-31-2013 |
Laurent Cavin, Fechy CH
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20100009893 | Microcapsules - Microcapsules comprising a core of fragrance and a shell of aminoplast polymer, the composition of the shell being from 75-100% of a thermoset resin comprising 50-90%, preferably from 60-85%, of a terpolymer and from 10-50%, preferably from 10-25%, of a polymeric stabilizer; the terpolymer comprising: (a) from 20-60%, preferably 30-50% of moieties derived from at least one polyamine, (b) from 3-50%, preferably 5-25% of moieties derived from at least one aromatic polyol; and (c) from 20-70%, preferably 40-60% of alkylene or alkylenoxy moieties having 1 to 6 methylene units, preferably 1 to 4 methylene units and most preferably 1 methylene unit; the microcapsules additionally optionally comprising up to 25%, preferably up to 10% of a cationic polymer. The microcapsules are useful for the storage and dissemination of fragrance in various products, such as laundry products and fabric care products. | 01-14-2010 |
Patrice Cavin, Corcelles-Payerne CH
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20140252997 | SECURE METHOD OF CUTTING OFF THE POWER SUPPLY OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE - A device is provided for controlling and supplying power to a multi-phase electric motor powered by a main battery. The device includes an electronic power module, a drive module, and a monitoring unit. The electronic power module supplies power from the main battery to phases of the motor. The drive module supplies electric drive signals to transistors of the electronic power module. The monitoring unit supplies drive instructions, which define chopping ratios of the transistors of the electronic power module, to the drive module. The drive module is electrically powered by a connector that includes a relay capable of instantaneously interrupting supply of power to the drive module, in order to stop the motor, without interrupting supply of power to the monitoring unit. | 09-11-2014 |
Piere Cavin, Weinfelden CH
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20140300438 | Transformer and Associated Production Method - A transformer for switched-mode power supplies includes a magnetizable core having a winding axis, at least one primary winding, which is formed by a primary winding conductor which at least partly surrounds the winding axis of the core, and at least one secondary winding, which is formed by a secondary winding conductor. The secondary winding conductor surrounds the primary winding conductor. The secondary winding is formed in one layer, and a cross section of the secondary winding conductor is rectangular, in particular square. | 10-09-2014 |
20140327505 | Inductor and Associated Production Method - An inductor includes a magnetizable core with a winding axis and at least one winding. The winding is formed by a conductor which at least partly surrounds the winding axis of the core. The winding is formed in one layer and a cross section of the conductor is rectangular, in particular square. | 11-06-2014 |
Pierre Cavin, Weinfelden CH
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20150280589 | DC-DC Converter - A DC-DC converter includes a first half-bridge circuit, a second half-bridge circuit, at least one transformer having at least one primary winding and at least one secondary winding, wherein the first and second half-bridge circuits are designed to generate an AC voltage at the at least one primary winding, and a rectifier circuit having an output terminal. The output terminal includes a first output terminal pole and a second output terminal pole. The rectifier circuit includes at least one rectifier element. The rectifier circuit is designed to rectify a voltage present at the at least one secondary winding and to output it at the output terminal. The rectifier circuit includes a polarity reversal protection transistor, the collector-emitter path of which or the drain-source path of which is looped in between a terminal of the at least one rectifier element and the first or the second output terminal pole of the output terminal. | 10-01-2015 |
Sandrine Cavin, Epalinges CH
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20140308400 | POLYPHENOL AND METAL IONS FOR BROWNING FOOD SURFACES - The present invention relates to a food product coated on a surface with a compound with at least one aromatic ring having at least two hydroxyl groups borne by two adjacent carbon atoms to that aromatic ring, and ions of a transition metal. Embodiments of the invention further relate to a method for coloring a surface of a food product when heated for example in a microwave oven, and a composition comprising the compound and the transition metal ions. | 10-16-2014 |
20140342054 | QUERCETIN FOR BROWNING FOOD SURFACES - The present invention relates to a food product with a colorless coating on a surface, said coating comprising a quercetin derivative or an either thereof. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a method for coloring a surface of a food product when heated, particularly when heated in a microwave over. | 11-20-2014 |
20140356485 | GRAPE SEED EXTRACT FOR BROWNING FOOD SURFACES - The present invention relates to a food product coated on a surface with an oil free extract from grape seeds. Embodiments of the invention further relate to a method for coloring a surface of said food product when heated, and a use of an oil free extract from grape seeds to color a surface of a food product when heated, for example in a microwave oven. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356487 | CAFFEIC ACID FOR BROWNING FOOD SURFACES - The present invention relates to a food product with a colorless coating on a surface, said coating comprising caffeic acid or an ester thereof. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a method for coloring a surface of a food product when heated, particularly when heated in a microwave oven. | 12-04-2014 |
20150208705 | ANTHOCYANIN COLOURING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates generally to the field of colouring compositions. One aspect of the invention is a colouring composition having a blue colour. In particular, the present invention relates to a colouring composition having a blue colour wherein the composition comprises anthocyanins, metal ions, and at least one stabilizer. The metal ions are selected from Al(III), Ca(II), Cu(II), Fe(II), Fe(III), Mg(II), Mn(II), Zn(II) and combinations thereof; while the stabilizers are selected from tannic acid and phospholipids. The invention provides for example a composition comprising the colouring composition and also provides for the use of the colouring composition to colour a food, a nutritional formulation, a food supplement, a beverage, an ink or a pharmaceutical product. A further aspect of the invention is a method of preparing a blue colouring composition. | 07-30-2015 |
20150237892 | FOOD SURFACE BROWNING FOR MW APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a method for browning a surface of a food product when heated in a microwave oven comprising the steps of i) coating the surface with a composition comprising an edible oil; ii) overlaying the coating of step i) with a second coating comprising an edible chemical base; and iii) heating the food product in a microwave oven with the use of a susceptor for a time period sufficient to brown the surface of said food product. Further aspects of the invention are food products obtainable by the present method either before or after the heating step. | 08-27-2015 |
Stéphane Cavin, Zurich CH
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20110055402 | EXPOSING AUTOMATON INFORMATION BASED ON AGGREGATION OF MEMBER INFORMATION - Architecture that exposes automaton information of an automaton based on aggregation of a set of member information and according to aggregation logic. The aggregation logic can include presence state, supported communications modalities, and time availability (e.g., business hours). The aggregation logic for presence state member information can be defined by the most available presence state of all persons the automaton it is hiding. The aggregation logic for capabilities member information can be the capabilities of the most available person the automaton is hiding. The aggregation logic for business hours member information can be defined by the largest interval possible covered by the persons hidden by the automaton. Other types of member information can be considered. | 03-03-2011 |
20110119389 | TRANSFERRING MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION MODALITIES DURING A CONVERSATION - A conversation may be established using any supported type of communication modalities, including voice, video, desktop sharing, IM, application sharing , and the like. During the conversation, a user may transfer all or part of the modalities of the conversation at the same time to one or more destinations. The transfer may specify mandatory and non-mandatory modalities and may occur supervised or in a blind manner. In addition to transferring the modality, a conversation payload (e.g. IM history) may also be transferred to a destination. | 05-19-2011 |
Stéphane Cavin, Zurich CH
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20110055402 | EXPOSING AUTOMATON INFORMATION BASED ON AGGREGATION OF MEMBER INFORMATION - Architecture that exposes automaton information of an automaton based on aggregation of a set of member information and according to aggregation logic. The aggregation logic can include presence state, supported communications modalities, and time availability (e.g., business hours). The aggregation logic for presence state member information can be defined by the most available presence state of all persons the automaton it is hiding. The aggregation logic for capabilities member information can be the capabilities of the most available person the automaton is hiding. The aggregation logic for business hours member information can be defined by the largest interval possible covered by the persons hidden by the automaton. Other types of member information can be considered. | 03-03-2011 |