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Fill tube liner

US8001885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2003
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/542
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus, method and kit for use with a beverage producing device. Included are a fitting and an insulating tube for insulating water being introduced into a heated water tank from heated water retained in the tank. Use of an insulating tube helps to reduce the heat transfer between the heated water retained in the tank and the water being introduced to the tank.

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