Beverage Preparation Machine Capable of Determining a Beverage Volume of Receptacles and Corresponding Method
US-2017135519-A1 · May 18, 2017 · US
Support with a double resting surface for cups and other containers in machines for the production of beverages
US8931397B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8931397-B2 |
| Application number | US-67087908-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Priority date | Aug 2, 2007 |
| Publication date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
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A support for a container for receiving beverages from a spout of a machine for the production of beverages, where the support includes a first resting surface and a second surface with is hingedly attached to the first resting surface for positioning the two surfaces at different heights. In particular, the two resting surfaces are positioned on top of one another in a first position to accommodate a first cup between the second resting surface and the spout. Further, the two resting surfaces are positioned away from one another in a second position to accommodate a second cup between the first resting surface and the spout, where the second cup is taller than the first cup.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A support for a container for receiving beverages from a spout in a machine for production of beverages, the support comprising: a first resting surface; a second resting surface which is hingedly attached to the first resting surface for positioning the first resting surface and the second resting surface at different heights, the second resting surface being on top of the first resting surface in a first position where the second resting surface co…
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- What does patent US8931397B2 cover?
- A support for a container for receiving beverages from a spout of a machine for the production of beverages, where the support includes a first resting surface and a second surface with is hingedly attached to the first resting surface for positioning the two surfaces at different heights. In particular, the two resting surfaces are positioned on top of one another in a first position to accomm…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Frigeri Patrizio, Marchi Marco, Koninkl Philips Nv
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47J31/4482. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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