发明名称 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BREWED BEVERAGE QUALITY |
摘要 |
A brewing system and method are disclosed 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. |
申请公布号 |
CA2793212(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2011.09.22 |
申请号 |
CA20112793212 |
申请日期 |
2011.03.17 |
申请人 |
CONCORDIA COFFEE COMPANY, INC. |
发明人 |
MCLAUGHLIN, JAMES M.;NGUYEN, QUAN H.;COLLIER, CHRISTOPHER D.;NALL, EILEEN M.;MARKS, LUCAS A.;REBHUHN, CARRIE M. |
分类号 |
A47J31/24;A47J31/40;A47J31/42;A47J31/56 |
主分类号 |
A47J31/24 |
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