Patent ID: 6253667
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A47J,Y10S

Abstract:
An assembly for preparing hot milk, more particularly for preparing frothed milk, comprising at least one milk supply duct with a first and second open end, a high point and a mixing device for mixing steam and milk, the mixing device having at least one steam inlet, at least one milk inlet and an outlet, the first open end of the at least one milk supply duct being connected to the at least one milk inlet, and the second open end of the at least one milk supply duct being situated at a height lower than the high point, the second open end of the at least one milk supply duct being in fluid communication with a milk container, wherein the assembly further has at least one aeration valve having an open, position and being connected to the at least one milk supply duct, the at least one milk supply duct being aerated when the aeration valve is in the open position.