Device and method for interactive programming of a beverage brewing apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9280271
APP PUB NO 20130337119A1
SERIAL NO

13525830

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An interactive programmable beverage brewing apparatus providing audible setup and control instructions for ease of use is presented. The beverage brewing apparatus includes the ability to audibly instruct a user in the steps for setup of the beverage flavor characteristics when a beverage is to be brewed, and provide audible instructions in the use of the machine during normal brewing operations. The beverage brewing apparatus also provides a visual display to present phrases and icons to assist the user in performing setup and brew operations in conjunction with the audible instructions. Visual phrases and icons presented to a user also provide instruction in how to setup and control timers and how to turn on and off one or more warming plates to keep a beverage hot during and after brewing.

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HAPPY POLE LTD8F-1 NO 41 SECTION 2 ROOSEVELT ROAD TAIPEI

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hoog, Eric P Oriental, US 4 10
Hoog, Klaus D Oriental, US 7 798
Queen, Rodney W Salisbury, US 1 4

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