Beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top
US7591217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/46
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage device for making a beverage with a foam layer on top, comprising foaming means for generating foam from said beverage, said foaming means comprising at least one inlet opening (18) for receiving beverage under pressure and at least one outlet opening (38,39) for the beverage with the foam. To obtain a fine and stable foam layer on the beverage, the beverage device is characterized in that the foaming means comprises means for generating a spray (48) of beverage, and said foaming means further comprises a collision surface (34) which, in use, is hit by said spray (48) of beverage, thereby generating foam.
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