Beverage dispensing apparatus
US9290371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00076
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing structure, a transportation mechanism linked with the dispensing structure and a staging structure linked with the transportation mechanism. A control system is linked with the dispensing structure, staging structure and the transportation mechanism. A sensor mechanism is linked with the control system. The sensor mechanism provides signals indicating the position of a cup. A cup identification system having an interactive display is connected to the control system. The display has visual characteristics indicating the position and characteristics of a cup.
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