Patent ID: 11884530
Assignee: nan
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  A  G | IPC A  B  G

Claim 13:
14. An apparatus for communicating a status of a consumable comprising: a coaster for a beverage container;
a tubular housing with a channel, wherein the channel comprises a proximal section and a distal section separated by an internal flange, wherein the internal flange includes at least one guiding hole;
at least one guidepost, wherein at least one guidepost is configured to fit into a corresponding guiding hole on the internal flange, wherein at least one guidepost is located on a backside of the coaster;
a power module assembly coupled to the coaster, wherein the power module assembly comprises:
a top cover, and
a bottom cover, wherein the bottom cover is below the internal flange, wherein the bottom cover includes at least one through hole, wherein the through hole is configured to accept a bolt for coupling the bottom cover, wherein the through hole is configured to hold the power module assembly together;
a sensor coupled to the coaster for determining a status of beverage in the beverage container, wherein the sensor is in electrical communication with electronic circuitry;, wherein a status indicator is operably coupled to the sensor, wherein the status indicator is located between the bottom cover and top cover.