Dispenser-maker interface and method of use
US6479086B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J42/38
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interface for a beverage dispenser, a maker and a funnel and its method of use is provided. The dispenser has a structure therein for storing and transmitting information and a user interface coupled thereto. The funnel includes a body and a memory device therein. The maker includes structure for reading the memory device of the funnel. When the funnel is mounted on the dispenser, the structure in the dispenser and the memory device of the funnel are in communication with each other so that information input into the dispenser by a user is transmitted to the funnel. The appropriate beverage is dispensed into the funnel. Thereafter, when the funnel is mounted on the maker, the structure in the maker and the memory device of the funnel are in communication with each other and the structure in the maker reads the information stored in the memory device of the funnel so that the desired beverage can be produced.
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