Automated coffee vending kiosk and associated systems
US8893922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/4403
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for brewing coffee and producing other hot beverages are included herein. An automated coffee vending kiosk configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a coffee brewing unit for brewing coffee and a cup dispensing portion. The cup dispensing portion can include a motor and a door operably coupled to the motor. The door can be moveable between a closed position and an open position to provide access to a cup storage area having a plurality of cups. A coffee dispensing portion can be positioned to dispense the coffee into an individual cup.
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