Coffee grinding and proportioning device, especially for espresso machines
US10555642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J42/36
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A simple or multiple coffee grinder equipment, supplemented by a proportioner device, the latter equipped with means for measuring the weight of the ground product. The proportioner device controls the operation of the individual coffee grinders, and stops grinding upon reaching the desired weight of ground product for each individual quality. The proportioner device also includes a special mechanism to improve the mixing and homogenization of the ground product, as well as to prevent the formation of lumps.
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