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Drink preparing machine with holding and warming device

US9044116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2007
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/54
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device and method for warming a cup in a machine for preparing a hot drink or beverage involving transmitting by conduction a part of the surface heat of the heating body to a cup holder. The heating body is also used to heat water in the machine. The device and method also at least partially dampen a vibration transmissible by the heating body to the surface of the cup holder.

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