Patent ID: 9468332
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: A47J,B67D

Claim Text:
1. A docking station for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir, comprising: a base having a tower and a projection extending from the tower, the projection configured to be positioned over the reservoir of the beverage dispenser; a spout mounted to the base, the spout configured for selectively directing a flow of water into the reservoir of the beverage dispenser, the spout positioned on the projection; an inlet conduit extending to the spout within the base, the inlet conduit configured for connecting to a pressurized water supply in order to direct the flow of water to the spout from the pressurized water supply; a valve coupled to the inlet conduit, the valve configured for regulating the flow of water through the inlet conduit to the spout; a water level sensor mounted to the base, the water level sensor configured for assessing a level of water within the reservoir of the beverage dispenser, the water level sensor also configured for detecting whether the reservoir of the beverage dispenser is positioned adjacent the base; and a controller in operative communication with the valve and the water level sensor, the controller configured for