Removable cup support platform on collector receptacle
US11272805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/462
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage preparation machine (1) comprises: a beverage preparation module (20, 30) having a front face (21) with an outlet (31) for dispensing a prepared beverage; and a cup support (10) located under the outlet (31) for placing a cup (2) under the outlet (31). The cup support (10) comprises a liquid collection receptacle (14) supporting a removable cup placement platform (16) that has a peripheral part (18). The collection receptacle (14) is delimited by at least one upright peripheral sidewall (15) forming a seat (15′) for placing the platform (16). The peripheral part (18) extends over and above the peripheral sidewall (15) when the platform (16) is placed in the seat (15′) so that the platform (16) is seizable at the peripheral part (18) adjacent the peripheral sidewall (15) by a user-hand for removing the platform (16) from the receptacle (14).
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