Beverage preparation machine with inlet arrangement
US12156607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/5255
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inlet arrangement of a beverage forming apparatus is provided, where the inlet arrangement is configured to deliver liquid to a beverage cartridge. The inlet arrangement includes a central inlet port and a plurality of inlet ports arranged around the central inlet port. The beverage forming apparatus has the ability to implement different dispensing operations in which dispensing occurs through selectable subsets of the inlet ports. A gasket arrangement may be used with the inlet arrangement.
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