Abstract: A liquid dispensing system includes a reservoir, a spout above a receiving space, and a fluid channel. The fluid channel is configured to permit flow of liquid from the reservoir through the spout upon detection of contemporaneous presence of a first object in a user space other than the receiving space and presence of a second object within the receiving space. The system also includes a first sensor configured to detect the presence of the first object in the user space, and a second sensor discrete from the first sensor and configured to detect the presence of the second object in the receiving space.

Abstract: A coffee brewing apparatus and method that produces coffee using an agitation and cold brew operation. A high temperature strike stage with agitation is followed by a cold brew stage, with a displacement pump configured to transfer the coffee oils and extracts, shortening the time necessary to achieve a brew cycle. The brewing cycle of the present invention preferably uses a six stage sequence that includes introduction of strike water, agitation, bloom, brew water introduction, extraction, and dilution. The various stages are performed using a brewing system that includes an agitation system, a displacement pump, and a filtering system used to extract the oils and extracts of the coffee for brewing.

Abstract: A coffee brewing apparatus and method that produces coffee using an agitation and cold brew operation. A high temperature strike stage with agitation is followed by a cold brew stage, with a vacuum configured to transfer the coffee oils and extracts, shortening the time necessary to achieve a brew cycle. The brewing cycle of the present invention preferably uses a six stage sequence that includes introduction of strike water, agitation, bloom, brew water introduction, vacuum transfer, and dilution. The various stages are performed using a brewing system that includes an agitation system, a vacuum system, and a filtering system used to extract the oils and extracts of the coffee for brewing.