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Appliance for conditioning a milk-based liquid

US8668376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References

23Claims

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Assignee

NESTEC S.A. · CH

Inventors

Frank Kräuchi · Epautheyres, CH
Gerd Helf · Reken, DE
Dietmar Becker · Tamm, DE
Roland Piller · Corminbœuf, CH

Key dates

Filing date	May 23, 2008
Grant date	Mar 11, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 2, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47J43/0465
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An appliance for conditioning a liquid made of or based on milk, in particular for preparing heated liquid or a cold or heated frothed liquid. The appliance includes a tank for receiving the liquid that is to be conditioned; a closed compartment secured to the tank; and an electric device located therein for imparting a conditioning effect to the liquid. The compartment is made water impervious and washable under running water without infiltration thereof into the compartment containing the electric device.

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