Connector
US11505442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0011
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a connector (18) for use in a beverage dispense system (1), the connector (18) defining a conduit for connecting a beverage line (2) to a beverage supply (4). The connector (18) comprises an electrical sensor (21) (e.g. a capacitive sensor) for measuring an electrical parameter of a beverage within the connector conduit. The electrical parameter and/or changes in the electrical parameter can be used to detect bubbles in the beverage and/or identify the type/brand of beverage.
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