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Espresso coffee dispensing machines using single-dose ground coffee pods

US8408119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2007
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

Single-dose pod coffee machine comprising a casing, an external maneuvering lever (1), a coffee dispensing spout, a pod-holder body comprising, in turn, an upper portion (11) and a lower portion (13), a heat-exchanger (10), controlling and adjusting means, actuating means, supporting means, fixing means, sealing means and characterized in that the movement of the lever (1) drives into rotation an accelerator (19) which prevents lime build-up in the water circuit and heating of water inside the heat exchanger.

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