Automatic coffee maker and method of preparing a brewed beverage

US9706873B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9706873-B2
Application numberUS-201514934800-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 6, 2015
Priority dateJun 17, 2014
Publication dateJul 18, 2017
Grant dateJul 18, 2017

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An automated system for brewing and dispensing a brewed beverage is provided including a beverage brewing apparatus configured to dispense the brewed beverage into a container. A user interface is disposed with said beverage brewing apparatus. The user interface includes at least one iced beverage user input directed to preparation of the brewed beverage when the brewed beverage is to be dispensed over ice. A controller is operably coupled to the user interface and the beverage brewing apparatus. The controller is programmable to compensate for dilution of the brewed beverage in the container.

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What is claimed is: 1. An automated system for brewing and dispensing a brewed beverage, the system comprising: a beverage brewing apparatus configured to dispense the brewed beverage into a container; a user interface disposed with said beverage brewing apparatus, said user interface including an input for selecting a brewed beverage that is to be dispensed over ice, said brewed beverage to be dispensed over ice being associated with a stored flavor profile including a desired…

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What does patent US9706873B2 cover?
An automated system for brewing and dispensing a brewed beverage is provided including a beverage brewing apparatus configured to dispense the brewed beverage into a container. A user interface is disposed with said beverage brewing apparatus. The user interface includes at least one iced beverage user input directed to preparation of the brewed beverage when the brewed beverage is to be dispen…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Sharkninja Operating Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A47J31/002. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jul 18 2017 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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We list 3 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).