Modular beverage dispensing system
US10178925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J2201/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage preparation system (1,2,3) comprises: —a first machine (1) for preparing a first beverage (15′″), the first machine having a first outlet (11) for dispensing a beverage, such as coffee, onto a beverage dispensing area (12) for positioning a cup or mug (4); and—a second machine (2) for preparing and dispensing a second beverage (25′″) via a second beverage outlet (21), the second machine being disconnectably connected to the first machine and separable therefrom. The first and second machines (1,2), when connected, are configurable so that the second outlet (21) is positioned or positionable adjacent to the first outlet (11) to dispense the second beverage (25′″) onto the beverage dispensing area (12) and into a cup or mug (4) in position for collecting the first beverage (15′″) from the first beverage outlet.
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