| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to the field of beverage dispensers. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus capable of dispensing water and other beverages through single serving or similar brewing containers. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are configured to be integrated within, on, upon an existing sink or water basin and operate in conjunction with an existing pressurized water source, such as municipal water source, well water source or other residential or commercial pressurized water system. |
| 主权项 |
1. A integrated hybrid water and beverage dispenser apparatus, said apparatus comprising:
a water supply unit, comprising a heating element, reservoir tank, water inlet port and water outlet port; a faucet head assembly, comprising a control element, water supply line, a data transmission cable, a beverage medium compartment and a faucet head stem, wherein said water supply line of said faucet head assembly passes through a channel formed in said faucet head stem and connects to said water outlet port of said water supply unit such that liquid may travel between said water supply unit and said beverage medium compartment, wherein said data transmission cable of said faucet head assembly passes through said channel formed in said faucet head stem and connects to said water supply unit of said water supply unit and provides for transmission of data between said water supply unit said control element of said faucet head assembly, wherein said faucet head stem is configured to extend through a surface and be secured thereupon by way of a securing element, and wherein said control element comprises a human interface device configured to allow input from a user and select an operating mode from two or more modes of operation, wherein said input effects control of said faucet head assembly, wherein a first mode of operation of said two or more modes of operation engages the water supply unit such that water is allowed to be heated by said heating element and received from said reservoir tank through said water supply line and into said beverage medium compartment and out through a beverage dispensing port on said beverage medium compartment, wherein a second mode of operation of said two or more modes of operation engages the water supply unit such that water which has not been heated by said heating element is allowed through said water supply line and into said beverage medium compartment and out through a beverage dispensing port on said beverage medium compartment, wherein said control element transmits a selection of said operating mode to said water supply unit via said data transmission cable which engages execution of said operating mode by said water supply unit. |
