ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,268,328, issued on April 8, was assigned to RHEAVENDORS SERVICES S.P.A. (Italy).

"Continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater in a beverage vending machine" was invented by Fabio Bruzzese (Como, Italy).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater in a beverage vending machine. The continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater comprises a tubular body internally defining at least one channel and including at least one inlet opening and one outlet opening; a heating element; and an electric winding wound directly in contact around an external surface of the tubular body and whic...