Custom beverage creation device, system, and method
US10829359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0811
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for dispensing fluid is provided in which a first fluid cartridge and a second fluid cartridge each comprise a first spout at corresponding fluid outlets, and wherein a docking location is provided for docking each of the fluid cartridges such that the first spout is adjacent the second spout. The system may further comprise a drop sensor for detecting a number of drops dispensed from the fluid cartridges at a drop detection location. The docking location may define a specific orientation for any cartridge docked at the docking location, and the cartridges may be wedge shaped and may each taper towards their corresponding spouts. Also provided is a fluid cartridge comprising a cartridge housing, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet above a fluid fill level, and a syphon for transporting fluid from inside the cartridge to the fluid outlet.
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