Connected and automated liquid dispensing attachment

US12258256B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lab2Fab LLC · US

Inventors

• Hogan Hall Hempy · Pleasanton, US
• Michael C. DeRenzi · Danville, US
• Ken Haven · Livermore, US
• Shawn Michael Lange · Walnut Creek, US
• Malonda Maxine McElwee · Emeryville, US
• Refugio Gonzalez Ponce · San Jose, US
• Krishna Rao · San Ramon, US
• Renata Jaye Puakea Smith · Oakland, US
• Chad Steese · Greenwood Village, US
• Robert Freeman Thompson · Rio Del Mar, US
• Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel · Oakland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 16, 2021
• Grant date: Mar 25, 2025
• Expiry date: Apr 23, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01F13/006
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An automated liquid dispensing attachment monitors and controls preparation of drinks poured from bottles. The automated liquid dispensing attachment attaches to a bottle and senses multiple aspects of the pouring of the drink, and based on the sensor outputs, monitors and controls the flow of fluids from the bottle through the attachment. The automated liquid dispensing attachment communicates with other electronic devices to enable individualized control and monitoring, and data aggregation and analysis.