Beverage forming apparatus with cartridge detectors
US9918586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8052
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling operation of a beverage forming machine arranged for use with cartridges of different types, or receiving an upwardly flowing beverage from a cartridge. A beverage outlet may be movable to receive beverage from a cartridge of a first type, and to not receive beverage from a cartridge of a second type. Different cartridge characteristics may be detected by multiple detectors, e.g., for detecting a presence/absence of a cartridge, a cartridge type and/or an authorization feature.
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