Modular beverage production device with docking station
US8146485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J2201/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hierarchical modular beverage production system that includes a docking station and a beverage production module adapted to be selectively in a connected state and a disconnected state, respectively, with the docking station. In this system, the module is provided with a fluid delivery mechanism for producing a beverage from ingredients contained in a capsule, the docking station and module are respectively provided with control circuitry with the control circuitry of the module being designed for an autonomous control of the module in the disconnected state, and the control circuitry of the docking station being designed to take over at least partially the control of the module in the connected state.
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