Touchless beverage dispenser valve
US11591205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/1277
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A touchless beverage dispensing valve assembly includes a nozzle and a valve configured to control a flow of a substance through the valve to the nozzle. A solenoid is configured to operate the valve between open and closed conditions. A trigger sensor includes an optical sensor and a controller. The controller executes a trigger sensor control module to receive an output from the optical sensor and operate the solenoid to control the valve between the open condition and the closed condition. A feedback device is operable to selectively provide a visual indication an operational status of the valve.
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