Automatic beverage machine
US12178354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/525
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention pertains to the field of the beverage preparation machines having an ingredient processing module for preparing a beverage with at least one ingredient supplied with a capsule. The machine comprises a positioner arranged to hold at least one capsule out of the ingredient processing module. It further comprises a sensing arrangement adapted to detect an event related to the insertion by a user of a capsule and/or the presence of the capsule on or into the positioner. The machine is configured, upon detection of the event, to transfer the capsule to the ingredient processing module by using transfer means, and then to start the preparation of the beverage. More particularly, the invention relates to a machine providing a convenient and safe solution to fully automate the preparation of a beverage.
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