Beverage forming device and method with moving beverage cartridge holder
US9968216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3633
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Method and apparatus for receiving, moving and holding a cartridge. A cartridge holder may be movable between an open position in which the cartridge holder is in an upwardly inclined orientation to receive a cartridge and a closed position in which the cartridge holder is in a downwardly inclined orientation. A cover may be arranged to at least partially cover the opening of the cartridge holder with the cartridge holder in the closed position, yet be positioned away from the opening with the cartridge holder in the open position.
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