Beverage dispensing systems and methods
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United States of America Patent
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Aug 17, 2021
Grant Date -
Jul 25, 2019
app pub date -
Mar 29, 2019
filing date -
Sep 18, 2015
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Abstract
Various beverage preparation systems and methods are disclosed. The beverage preparation system can include a dispensing unit configured to receive beverage, such as a shot of espresso, from a beverage preparation machine. The dispensing unit can include a dispensing unit with a first end and a second end. The dispensing unit can be rotatable between an upright position and an inverted position. The dispensing unit can be configured to receive the beverage through the second end when the dispensing unit is in the upright position, and can be configured to receive cleansing fluid through the second end when the dispensing unit is in the inverted position. In some embodiments, when the dispensing unit is in an intermediate position between the upright and inverted positions, the dispensing unit is configured to dispense the beverage out of the first end and into a cup or other vessel.
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International Classification(s)
- 2019 Application Filing Year
- F16K Class
- 1921 Applications Filed
- 1399 Patents Issued To-Date
- 72.83 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 4 Citation Count
- F16K Class
- 74.87 % this patent is cited more than
- 4 Age
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