Patent classifications
A47J31/44
COFFEE MACHINE CONFIGURED TO MONITOR MULTIPLE BEVERAGE ORDERS AT VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE MACHINE
A coffee machine includes a housing that comprises a first platform, a second platform, a first robotic arm, a second robotic arm, and an information handling system. The information handling system comprises a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to receive and store a multiple beverage orders in a log and to monitor a position of a first cup and a second cup corresponding to a first beverage order and a second beverage order. The processor is configured to initiate a second sub-step of the second beverage order prior to initiating a second sub-step of the first beverage order in response to determining that a first sub-step of the second beverage order has terminated first and to transmit to the log of the memory that the second cup is at the third designated position for the second sub-step of the second beverage order to be performed.
COFFEE MACHINE CONFIGURED TO MONITOR MULTIPLE BEVERAGE ORDERS AT VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE MACHINE
A coffee machine includes a housing that comprises a first platform, a second platform, a first robotic arm, a second robotic arm, and an information handling system. The information handling system comprises a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to receive and store a multiple beverage orders in a log and to monitor a position of a first cup and a second cup corresponding to a first beverage order and a second beverage order. The processor is configured to initiate a second sub-step of the second beverage order prior to initiating a second sub-step of the first beverage order in response to determining that a first sub-step of the second beverage order has terminated first and to transmit to the log of the memory that the second cup is at the third designated position for the second sub-step of the second beverage order to be performed.
Beverage Brewer with Multi- and Single-Cup Modes
A multi-mode beverage brewer includes a body, a brewing chamber in the body configured to receive beverage brewing material, a flow controller in the body, a selector, and a tray. The flow controller is configured to control a flow of water to the brewing chamber such that in a first mode a first quantity of water or in a second mode a second quantity of water is provided to the brew chamber. The selector is configured to actuate the first mode or the second mode of the flow controller. The tray is configured to support a brewed beverage container to receive a brewed beverage from the brewing chamber. The selector is configured as a magnet and a magnetic sensing element. One each of the magnet and the magnetic sensing element is arranged in the body and in the tray.
COFFEE MACHINE WITH ROBOTIC ARMS AND A LIFT TRAVELING BETWEEN PLATFORM LEVELS
A coffee machine includes a first housing and a second housing, wherein the second housing is disposed on top of the first housing. The second housing comprises a first platform, a second platform disposed below the first platform, and a lift disposed at a first side of the second housing and configured to translate between the first platform and the second platform. The second housing further comprises a first robotic arm disposed above the first platform, a second robotic arm disposed between the second platform and the first platform, and a coffee brewing machine actionable to dispense one or more fluids into a cup. The coffee machine further comprises an information handling system comprising a processor, wherein the processor is configured to actuate the first robotic arm, the second robotic arm, the coffee brewing machine, and the lift.
Modular foaming unit
A device for foaming liquid includes a line system and a pump, via which at least one first line of the line system is connectible to at least one storage container in which the liquid to be foamed is stored, and via a second line of the line system is connectible to at least one outlet nozzle, an air-enrichment element by means of which air can pass through the liquid, and a heating element designed as a continuous flow heater. Furthermore, the heating element is arranged in the second line of the line system of the device and is designed as a thick-film heater in which an electric heating resistor is attached to a carrier using thick-film technology, on which carrier a flow path is provided for the liquid.
Milk frother and coffee machine that incorporates such a milk frother
A milk frother (1) including a container having a chamber (2) for containing milk, a mixing chamber (3) equipped with an external dispenser (4) for dispensing the milk, a connecting channel (5) for connection between the containment chamber (2) and the mixing chamber (3), a transfer impeller (6) for transferring the milk from the containment chamber (2) to the mixing chamber, a mixing impeller (8) provided in the mixing chamber (3), and disconnectable connector (9) for connecting the transfer impeller (6) and the mixing impeller (8).
Coffee grinding apparatus with portafilter holder assembly
A coffee grinding apparatus includes a removable holder assembly having first and second arms that are spaced-apart from one another to define an open receiving area therebetween. The arms each include upper and lower tabs that extend inwardly into the open receiving area first and second distances, respectively. The first and second distances of the upper and lower tabs are configured to retain and support portafilter assemblies of various sizes for filling with coffee grounds using the coffee grinder apparatus. Another holder assembly for use with the coffee grinding apparatus may include opposed abutment surfaces for engaging inner and outer surfaces of a cup portion of various sized portafilter assemblies. Each disclosed holder assembly is configured to attach to a pedestal portion of the coffee grinding apparatus in use, and can be stored in a support base of the coffee grinding apparatus when not in use.
Baby formula mixing assembly
A baby formula mixing assembly includes a housing and a control circuit that is coupled to the housing. A liquid reservoir is positioned within the housing to contain the liquid. A formula reservoir is positioned within the housing to contain baby formula. A mixing chute is positioned within the housing to receive a selected amount of baby formula and a selected amount of liquid for mixing together. A pump is positioned within the housing to pump the mixture of baby formula and liquid. A dispensing unit is movably coupled to the housing and the dispensing unit is in fluid communication with the pump. A carousel is rotatably coupled to the housing for sequentially rotating baby bottles to align each of the baby bottles with the dispensing unit to fill the baby bottles with the mixture of formula and liquid.
System and Method for Foaming Milk
The system for foaming milk comprises a container (2) for milk; an air inlet (3); a pump (4), wherein liquid milk is mixed with the air in order to produce foamed milk; and an outlet (6), wherein foamed milk is supplied, wherein the container is a container for powdered milk, and wherein the system for foaming milk further comprises a tank (8) for water and a premixing chamber (9). In the method for foaming milk, the milk is provided as powdered milk and is premixed with water in order to provide liquid milk which is mixed with the air in order to produce foamed milk. It enables a system and method for foaming milk to be provided which achieves the foaming of the milk with a “gel” effect from dehydrated powdered milk, the durability of which is much greater than liquid milk.
BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEMS
In a system including a beverage preparation machine and a compatible steam wand (11), the machine has a wand holder (1) for releasably mounting the wand and a source of steam. The machine includes a steam nozzle (23) engageable with the wand and mounted for movement between an operative position in which it is fluidly connected with the source of steam and a rest position in which it is fluidly isolated from the source of steam. The nozzle is biased to the rest position. When the nozzle is in its rest position it can be at least partially engaged with the wand before the wand is fully inserted in the holder. The arrangement such that the steam nozzle (23) is moved to the operative position on insertion of the wand fully into the holder.