Title:
MACHINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES WITH DIFFERENT WATER SUPPLY MEANS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID MACHINE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/162393
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present utility model relates to a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages prepared by infusion, such as espresso type coffee or tea, including means that allow the optional use of different water supply means, including the possibility to use a fluid container (2) having a standard bottleneck portion (3), such as a bottle of standard size, or alternatively, a fluid tank (4) specific to the machine for preparing beverages and having a corresponding lid element (5), with ease of use and efficient fluid discharge out of the means (2, 4) for supplying the fluid in question. The present utility model further discloses a method for operating a beverage preparation machine (1) with optional use of a fluid container (2) having a standard bottleneck zone (3) or, alternatively, a fluid tank (4) having a lid element (5).
Inventors:
NABEIRO RUI MIGUEL (PT)
Application Number:
PCT/PT2013/000023
Publication Date:
February 27, 2014
Filing Date:
April 24, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
NOVADELTA COM E IND DE CAFES S A (PT)
International Classes:
A47J31/44; A47J31/46
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2004033335A1 | 2004-04-22 | |||
| WO2013110203A1 | 2013-08-01 |
Foreign References:
| US5431205A | 1995-07-11 | |||
| US4640426A | 1987-02-03 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FERREIRO PINTO, Francisca (25 - 1ºLisboa, 1050-186, PT)
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