Beverage dispensing machine
US12245719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J2203/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Aspects of the present invention relate to A beverage dispensing machine (1) for dispensing a beverage (BV) into a vessel (2). The beverage dispensing machine (1) has a upper engaging member (63) movable to a deployed position for engaging a upper portion of the vessel (2) and at least one side engaging member (68-1, 68-2) movable to a deployed position for engaging a sidewall (51) of the vessel (2). An actuating mechanism (5) is provided for deploying the upper engaging member (63) in conjunction with the at least one side engaging member (68-1, 68-2) to retain the vessel (2) in the beverage dispensing machine (1). Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle having a beverage dispensing machine (1).
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