Coffee machine with dynamic flow and temperature control
US11076715B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J2202/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A coffee machine is provided. The coffee machine may include an electronic control module configured to receive at least one flow set point and at least one temperature set point. The coffee machine may further include a portafilter, a group head configured to receive the portafilter, and at least one water line configured to supply water. The coffee machine may further include at least one syringe pump configured to pressurize the water to attain the at least one flow set point. The coffee machine may further include an in-line heating element configured to control temperature of the water according to the at least one temperature set point. The coffee machine may further include a feedback loop configured to provide the temperature to the electronic control module to enable selectively adjusting the temperature.
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