Method and apparatus for dispensing beverage with automatic shut-off in response to a probe sensed beverage level
US4972883A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/124
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic beverage dispensing system includes a probe assembly for automatically shutting off dispensing when dispensed beverage reaches a predetermined level. Upon initial shut-off, a waiting period occurs during which the foam portion at top of the beverage is allowed to settle. At the end of the wait period, an additional top-off period is initiated during which beverage is again dispensed to top-off the beverage to the desired level.
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