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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2013
Nestec S.a., Vevey, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
A machine () for preparing a beverage (') comprises a frame () and a beverage preparation module () supported by the frame, the module () having a part () that is movable relative to the frame between: a transfer position for introducing a beverage ingredient into the module () and/or removing the ingredient therefrom; and a processing position for forming the beverage from the ingredient in the module. The beverage preparation module further has a beverage outlet () for dispensing the formed beverage (′) to a beverage dispensing area () for receiving a user-recipient for collecting the beverage (′). The frame () further supports a guide () configured to drain and deliver liquid residues (′) from the beverage outlet () to a service area () separate from the dispensing area () so that the residues (′) are inhibited from being drained from the beverage outlet () to the beverage dispensing area ().