Automated heating and/or foaming apparatus and heating and/or foaming method

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PATENT NO 12185868
APP PUB NO 20220202232A1
SERIAL NO

17753152

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An automated heating and/or foaming apparatus and a method for heating and/or foaming a liquid are disclosed. The apparatus includes a stage, a liquid sensor, a measuring sensor, and a steam pipe. The stage is configured to support a container holding a consumable liquid. The liquid sensor is configured to recognize a type of the consumable liquid. The measuring sensor is configured to detect a surface level of the consumable liquid. The steam pipe includes a nozzle configured to inject water vapor or compressed gas into the consumable liquid to heat and/or foam the consumable liquid. A position of the nozzle in the consumable liquid relative to the surface level of the consumable liquid is adjusted based on the type and/or volume of the consumable liquid detected by the consumable liquid sensor and/or measuring sensor.

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Chang, Ting-Ting Hsinchu, TW 18 23
Hernou, Peter Antwerp, BE 2 1
Ting, Hsiao-Chun Miaoli County, TW 4 7
Vincke, Robbie Hsinchu, TW 2 1

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