Multipurpose beverage preparation machine and electronic device for controlling the same
US11517150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J43/0716
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A multipurpose beverage preparation machine includes a beverage preparation chamber for receiving a liquid, a processor for processing the beverage in the beverage preparation chamber, a motor configured for driving the processor in the beverage preparation chamber, a heater configured for heating the liquid in the beverage preparation chamber, a control unit operable to execute a beverage preparation process comprising control of the motor and the heater, the control unit being coupled to a network interface of the machine to receive beverage process parameters from an external electronic device, wherein the processor comprises at least one foaming insert and/or at least one support insert for supporting solid ingredients, which are selectively and removably positioned within the beverage preparation chamber and wherein the control unit is configured for actuating the motor and the heater based on at least a part of the received process parameters.
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