Kitchen appliance for preparing a beverage and method of operating same
US10307014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/36
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A kitchen appliance includes a first reservoir for receiving a liquid to be used for preparing a beverage. A hot water generator (‘HWG’) has an inlet end, an outlet end and a passageway extending therebetween. The inlet end of the HWG is connected to the first reservoir. Liquid from the first reservoir flows into the HWG through the inlet end. A selector valve is connected to the outlet end of the HWG. At least a portion of the selector valve is movable by a user between a first valve position and a second valve position.
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