Apparatus, system, and method for beverage dispensing
US11406219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D3/0067
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method for beverage dispensing, and control and management of a beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser can have an enclosure. The enclosure includes a base section, a control section, and a dispensing section. The base section can be configured to house one or more BIBs, and support one or more beverage containers. The control section can be configured to house a heating device, one or more pumps, control circuits, communication circuits, distribution circuits, and fluid management systems. The dispensing section can be configured to house a computing device, one or more fluid dispensers, and support a brewing or mixing container. The brewing or mixing container can allow for the brewing, mixing, or blending of a beverage that can be dispensed to one or more beverage containers. The beverage dispenser can communicate through a computer network to a management, maintenance, and support portal.
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