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Fluid level measuring device for a beverage dispenser

A technology for beverages and liquid levels, used in beverage preparation devices, liquid/fluid solids measurement, liquid level indicators for physical variable measurement, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-05
BUNN O MATIC
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Stains or residue can be cleaned, however this requires complete disassembly of the coffee pot and viewing tube, which results in additional costs and downtime

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[0024] While the invention is capable of embodiments in different forms, some of which are shown in the drawings and will be described in detail herein, it is to be understood that such descriptions are to be considered as illustrative of the principles of the invention, and are not exhaustive or intended to The invention is limited to the details of construction and arrangement of parts described below and shown in the drawings.

[0025] The accompanying drawings provide various schematic diagrams related to the present invention. All of these views are intended for use with heated water systems, and more specifically may be used with heated water systems for the production of brewed beverages. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to this hot water system, but should be broadly construed to include all applications, such as those described herein, and may be extended based on the disclosure provided herein.

[0026] Although the word "heated" is ...

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Abstract

A level sensing apparatus and method of use for use with a beverage server to indirectly sense the level of beverage retained in the server. The server having a body for receiving and retaining beverage with an opening in the body for receiving the level sensing apparatus and beverage there through. The level sensing apparatus includes at least one capacitive sensing probe assembly retained in a housing to separate the probe assembly from contact with beverage. The housing containing the capacitive sensing probe assembly being disposable into the opening in the body of the server. The capacitive sensing probe indirectly sensing at least one level of beverage retained in the beverage server. A separate display assembly is provided and selectively couplable to the capacitive sensing probe assembly. A power source is provided and coupled to the display assembly and to the capacitive sensing probe assembly to provide power to sense and display the level of beverage in the server.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Patent Applications [0002] This patent application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 618,887, filed October 14, 2004. The disclosures set forth in the referenced provisional patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety, including all information as originally filed with the USPTO. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to beverage servers or dispensers, especially coffee servers for use in commercial or food service environments. Background technique [0004] Beverage dispensers, such as coffee servers, are well known in the commercial food service industry. Prior art dispensers typically include a refillable container for holding coffee or other beverage, a heating element for maintaining the beverage at a desired temperature, a valve or tap positioned at the bottom of the container for selectively dispensing the coffee, and a sight glass or tube mounted on the...

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IPC IPC(8): G01F23/26
CPCG01F23/265A47J2203/00G01F23/268A47J31/50G01F23/263
Inventor S·拉达克里希南S·A·伍兹S·比巴
Owner BUNN O MATIC
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