In-door coffee maker for refrigerators
US7610849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/42
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator has a cabinet including a refrigeration compartment and a supply of water in the cabinet, with a door attached to the cabinet to selectively open and close access to the refrigeration compartment. A water conduit is located in the door to supply water from the cabinet supply of water to a point of utilization in the door. A water heater is located in the door arranged to heat water from the cabinet supply of water. A brew chamber is located in the door and arranged to receive a supply of ground coffee beans and water heated by the water heater to make brewed coffee. A dispensing outlet communicates with the brew chamber to allow for the dispensing of the brewed coffee at the door of the refrigerator, and a control is provided to control the heating of the water and the dispensing of the brewed coffee.
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