IP Library Patent Application 17917053
Patent Application
App. No. 17/917,053

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE GRIND SIZE OF A GRINDER, AND GRIND SIZE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY OF A GRINDER

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17/917,053
Abstract

A grind size adjustment assembly, in particular a telemetric grind size adjustment assembly, has at least one grinder ( 2 ) for grinding coffee beans and a grind size adjustment device of the at least one grinder. The grind size adjustment assembly also has at least one remote control unit, which adjusts a grind size of the at least one grinder in operative connection with the grind size adjustment device of the at least one grinder.

Claims (9)

1 . A method for adjusting the grind size of at least one grinder for grinding coffee beans, wherein a grind size adjustment of the at least one grinder is carried out by means of a remote control unit arranged locally separate from the at least one grinder via a transmission link, the grind size adjustment of the at least one grinder is performed by means of a telemetric remote access by the remote control unit, wherein the grinder has a control unit and a sensor device and wherein the method comprises:

determining with the sensor device a current setting value of the grind size adjustment device,

transmitting the current setting value from the sensor device to the control unit of the grinder,

transmitting the current setting value from the control unit of the grinder to the remote control unit, and

sending data for setting the grind size adjustment device via the transmission link from the remote control unit to the control unit of the grinder.

2 . (canceled).

3 . A grind size adjustment assembly ( 1 ) comprising at least one grinder for grinding coffee beans, a grind size adjustment device of the at least one grinder, and a remote control unit which is in communication connection via a transmission link with a control unit of the grind size adjustment device for adjusting a grind size of the at least one grinder wherein the grinder has a sensor device which is configured to determine a current setting value of the grind size adjustment device and transmit the current setting value to the control unit, which in turn is designed to transmit the current setting value also to the remote control unit, and wherein the remote control unit is designed to transmit data for setting the grind size adjustment device via the transmission link to the control unit of the grinder.

4 . The grind size adjustment assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one grinder is a grinder of a coffee grinder of a coffee.

5 . The grind size adjustment assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one grinder is a grinder of a stand-alone coffee grinder.

Assignments (3)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE DATE OF EXECUTION PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 73144 FRAME: 316. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Dec 15, 2025
From: 10X INNOVATION GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA PROFESSIONAL COFFEE SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA SINGLE PORTIONS GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA UK LTD.
To: GLOBAL LOAN AGENCY SERVICES GMBH, AS SECURITY AGENT
Reel/Frame 073937/0791 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 8, 2025
From: 10X INNOVATION GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA PROFESSIONAL COFFEE SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA SINGLE PORTIONS GMBH & CO. KG; MELITTA UK LTD.
To: GLOBAL LOAN AGENCY SERVICES GMBH, AS SECURITY AGENT
Reel/Frame 073144/0316 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 13, 2022
From: HALLMANN, KAI; HENSEL, ARMIN; BUCHHOLZ, BERND
To: MELITTA PROFESSIONAL COFFEE SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO. KG
Reel/Frame 061411/0807 →