Beverage maker
US9980602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3623
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage maker includes a body and a cover movably attached to the body. The body includes therein (among other components), a hot liquid generator (HLG) having a tank, an inlet for receiving liquid into the tank and an outlet, at least one heater in thermal communication with the liquid in the HLG tank, and a discharge port in fluid communication with the outlet of the HLG for discharge of the liquid. The cover is movably attached to the body between a closed position and an open position. At least one valve permits the discharge of the liquid via the discharge port in a closed position of the cover. The at least one valve is mechanically actuated by the cover in the open position of the cover to substantially prevent the discharge of the liquid via the discharge port.
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