Water circulation system for a beverage preparation device
US8479643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/36
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a beverage preparation device having a water circulation system that includes a water source with an outlet, a pump with a support member for holding and securing the pump in the device, and an integral water conduit having an inlet and outlet for guiding water from the water source to the pump. The conduit outlet is connected to the pump and the water source outlet is connected to the water conduit inlet via an annular sealing member that forms an integral protruding portion of one of the conduit inlet or the source outlet. The pump support is integral with the water conduit, in particular with the conduit outlet.
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