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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2011
James M. Mclaughlin, Seattle, WA (US);
Quan H. Nguyen, Renton, WA (US);
Christopher D. Collier, Monroe, WA (US);
Eileen M. Nall, Corvallis, OR (US);
Lucas A. Marks, Portland, OR (US);
Carrie M. Rebhuhn, Corvallis, OR (US);
James M. McLaughlin, Seattle, WA (US);
Quan H. Nguyen, Renton, WA (US);
Christopher D. Collier, Monroe, WA (US);
Eileen M. Nall, Corvallis, OR (US);
Lucas A. Marks, Portland, OR (US);
Carrie M. Rebhuhn, Corvallis, OR (US);
Concordia Coffee Company, Inc., Bellevue, WA (US);
Abstract
A brewing system and method are shown for brewing a beverage, such as coffee or tea. The system includes an inline sensor or sensor array that intercepts the dispensing stream and measures the time dependent properties of the brewed liquid at a particular location as the liquid is dispensed. In a particular embodiment, the total dissolved solids is measured to produce a coffee signature, which is sent to a controller that uses the time-dependent data to perform one or more of the following: evaluate the quality of the brewed liquid, control the brewing process for subsequent brewing cycles; identify the blend or brand of brewed product; and/or determine when maintenance is needed or advisable for the brewing system.