Patent ID: 7814824
Filing Date: 2010-10-19
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A coffee machine comprising: inlet means for allowing the introduction of water from the external environment, the water having an inlet temperature; a dispensing portion which can allow liquid to be dispensed into a container which is external relative to the coffee machine; a cold water pipe which places the inlet means in fluid communication with the dispensing portion and which has a first valve which can be controlled to open and cut off the cold water pipe; a hot water pipe which places the inlet means in fluid communication with the dispensing portion and which comprises heating means which can heat water therein to a temperature that is substantially higher than the inlet temperature, and a second valve which can be controlled to open and cut off the hot water pipe; an infusion unit which can contain the ground coffee and a dispensing unit which comprises the dispensing portion and which can engage with the infusion unit; a heat generator which is separate from the heating means; a temperature sensor; control means which are connected both to the temperature sensor and to at least one of the valves; said heat generator and said temperature sensor being provided inside the dispensing unit.