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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 20, 2016
Applicant:
Synesso, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Inventors:
Mark Barnett, Seattle, WA (US);
Eric Schaefer, Kent, WA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J 31/46 (2006.01); H03K 17/95 (2006.01); A47J 31/36 (2006.01); A47J 31/52 (2006.01); H03K 17/90 (2006.01); H03K 17/97 (2006.01); G05G 9/047 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J 31/46 (2013.01); A47J 31/3671 (2013.01); A47J 31/52 (2013.01); H03K 17/95 (2013.01); G05G 2009/04755 (2013.01); H03K 17/90 (2013.01); H03K 17/97 (2013.01);
Abstract
An espresso machine that includes a group control head for controlling the brewing and dispensing of espresso drinks. In particular, the group control head includes a novel arrangement of proximity switches, magnets, and centering post that allows for a more efficient workflow in the controlling, automating, and duplicating the brewing of multiple doses of espresso. An associated method for using the group control head is also described.