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Beverage preparation machine with capsule recognition

US12127705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2019
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/52
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A machine (1) for preparing and dispensing a beverage (2) has: a capsule extraction unit (10) having a first part (11) and a second part (12) that are relatively movable between a distant position for inserting a capsule (3) and a close position for extracting such capsule (3); a control unit (40) for controlling the extraction unit (10) to extract such capsule (3); an outlet (20) for dispensing said beverage (2) formed by extracting such capsule (3) to a user-receptacle (4) located in a receptacle placing area; and a capsule recognition arrangement (30) connected to the control unit (40) for recognizing the colour of at least part of a capsule inserted in the machine (1).

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