Kitchen appliance for preparing a beverage and method of operating same
US9888807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/36
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A kitchen appliance includes a first reservoir for receiving a liquid to be used for preparing a beverage. A hot water generator (‘HWG’) has an inlet end, an outlet end and a passageway extending therebetween. The inlet end of the HWG is connected to the first reservoir. Liquid from the first reservoir flows into the HWG through the inlet end. A second reservoir is connected to the outlet end of the HWG. The second reservoir includes a discharge port, a gas vent and a skirt extending from a wall of the second reservoir further than the gas vent. The skirt at least partially surrounds the gas vent. At least a portion of the skirt is spaced laterally inwardly from an outer sidewall of the second reservoir.
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