Method for preparing consumable vending machine beverage
US7651718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/4485
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device (e.g., a vending machine) and method for preparing a consumable beverage include mixing an agglomerated natural milk powder having a scorched particle mass not greater than fifteen milligrams with hot water to produce the consumable beverage. The hot water and milk powder may be mixed prior to or during their placement of the beverage in a beverage cup, such as part of operation of a vending machine. Alternatively, the hot water and milk powder may be mixed with one or more additional ingredients, such as coffee, tea, cocoa powder, and/or sugar, to produce the beverage. Further, the hot water and milk powder may be whipped together or with an additional ingredient to produce a foaming beverage, such as cappuccino.
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