Milk frother appliance
US10588450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/4496
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An appliance for preparing frothed milk is dockable onto a drinks preparation machine and, for this purpose, includes at least one connection for steam produced by the drinks preparation machine, as well as an interface for electrical current supplied by the drinks preparation machine. The appliance also includes a milk frothing unit with a gear pump. The gear pump at an inlet side is connected to a milk feed conduit and to an air feed. The milk frothing unit is configured such that an operating parameter is adjustable in a manner depending on a measured value and/or on a user input.
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