Electrically connected single serve beverage dispenser for a refrigerator appliance
US10912409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A brew module for use with a refrigerator appliance is provided. The brew module includes a brewing body removably mounted to a dispensing assembly of the refrigerator appliance. The brewing body defines a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod and a flow of heated water from the dispensing assembly to mix with contents of the brew pod to create a beverage. Electrical contacts positioned on the brew module electrically couple the brew module and the dispensing assembly, e.g., to power a user interface panel and/or communicate data such as pod type, a desired temperature and volume of water, etc.
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