Beverage preparation system

US11116352B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kerry Luxembourg S.á.r.l. · LU

Inventors

• John Michael Herbert · Norwood, US
• Bryan R. Hotaling · Harvard, US
• John A. MacNeill · Acton, US
• Scott A. Leclerc · Ashby, US
• Matt Naples · Acton, US
• Patrick J. Devine · Townsend, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 11, 2017
• Grant date: Sep 14, 2021
• Expiry date: Apr 4, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D2210/00097
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A beverage preparation machine permits automated preparation of a variety of beverages. A plurality of stations add ingredients to a beverage container and process the contents directly in the container in some embodiments. Parallel preparation of more than one beverage may be performed in some embodiments. A robotic arm moves the beverage container to the stations. The robotic arm may include a weight sensor as part of controlling the addition of ingredients.