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Nozzle adaptable to steam outlet of a coffee machine

US8549991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/4489
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention concerns a nozzle (1) adaptable to the steam outlet of a coffee machine designed to froth a liquid, said nozzle is made in one single piece and comprises: an opening (3) for steam supply, a restriction (4) in the extension of said opening; and a flared zone (5) in the axis of said restriction and said opening providing an outlet for the liquid, having a cross-section substantially equal to the cross-section of the opening; and perpendicular to the opening a conduit (2) for supply of the liquid and an air inlet (40).

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