Beverage machine for preparing and dispensing iced beverages
US9820496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a beverage machine with at least three distinct zones 1, 3, 4. A first zone 1 for storing a liquid or semi-liquid product at ambient temperature, a second zone 3 for processing the stored product, in particular for cooling the product to a predetermined serving temperature, and a third zone 4 for storing the cooled product and maintaining it at the predetermined serving temperature. From the third zone 4 an iced beverage can be dispensed.
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