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Device for frothing milk, comprising means for preventing blockage of an air restriction by milk residue

US8794128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2009
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/4485
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device for performing a process of treating a liquid including a detachably arranged liquid treating unit and a basic part which is suitable for receiving and accommodating the liquid treating unit. The liquid treating unit has an air restriction for taking in air to be used in the liquid treating processes, wherein the air restriction includes a pin and a hole for receiving the pin. The pin is rotatably arranged in the hole, and means are provided for causing a rotation of the pin in case of a movement of the liquid treating unit relative to the liquid treating device.

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