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Reservoir level sensing

US9044119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

17Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Breville Pty Limited · AU

Inventors

Gerard Andrew White · Sydney, AU
Ze Kang Lai · Parramatta, AU
Daniel Serra · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 8, 2012
Grant date	Jun 2, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 12, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47J31/061
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A coffee machine has a single serve function that utilizes a reservoir level sensing mechanism so that a single serve dose of water can be dispensed into the grounds regardless of the water level in the machine's reservoir.

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