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

Claim 6:
7. A method of communicating a status of a consumable from an apparatus including a tubular housing with a channel, wherein the channel comprises a proximal section and a distal section separated by an internal flange, a power module assembly comprising a coaster coupled on the proximal section of the tubular housing, a top cover, and a bottom cover, wherein the bottom cover is below the internal flange, wherein the internal flange includes at least one guiding hole, at least one guidepost, wherein each guidepost is configured to fit into at least one guiding hole, 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 level of beverage in a beverage container, and electronic circuitry for controlling a status indicator, wherein the status indicator is controlled, comprising the steps of:
adjusting a light source;
supplying power, by a battery; and
controlling, by the electronic circuitry operably in electrical communication with the status indicator, wherein the status indicator is operably coupled to the sensor.