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Foods And Beverages: Apparatus > Beverage BeverageBeverage patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/06/07 - 20070277675 - Food heating system A device for heating a food item therein is provided, which includes a spout disposed on the exterior of the device through which a food item can be introduced into and dispensed from the device. The spout is selectively covered by a cover when in use to hold the food ... 11/29/07 - 20070272084 - Device for preparing a drink from a capsule by injection of a pressurized fluid and capsule-holder adapted therefore Device for preparation of a drink from a food substance contained in a capsule (6) comprising a fluid supply unit (5) comprising fluid supply means (50); a capsule holder (4) configured to receive a capsule (6). The capsule holder is removable from the fluid supply unit and can comprise a ... 11/15/07 - 20070261560 - Beverage mate Beverage Mate consists of at least some of the following: a base, metal adaptor, power switch, power cord, cold/hot switch, adjustable flanges, heating coil, an external cooling unit and a line connecting the cooling unit to the adjustable flanges. To use Beverage Mate, a person places a beverage between the ... 11/08/07 - 20070256569 - Tea vessel structure for straining out tealeaves A vessel structure for straining out various tea leaves comprises a cup type of vessel including disposal cups or various forms of vessels comprises a lid put thereon and a loader integrally or detachably mounted in the vessel to receive tealeaves thereinto and strain them with water, in which the ... 11/08/07 - 20070256567 - Cup with added function A cup having a receptacle fixedly connected between the periphery of the cup body and the handle thereof, the receptacle having a horizontal rim outwardly extending from the topmost edge thereof and a tapered receiving open chamber cut through top and bottom sides thereof for holding a rod-like member, for ... 09/13/07 - 20070209521 - Beverage machine with height-adjustable device for controlling distance between beverage recipient and outlet A beverage machine having a height-adjustment device that includes a movable support plate for adjusting the position of the recipient relative to at least one beverage outlet. The support plate is movable relative to the at least one beverage outlet. The machine also includes a displacement mechanism for displacing the ... 09/13/07 - 20070209520 - Aging device for liquor or wine An aging device includes an aging container having a chamber formed by a peripheral wall, a bottle received in the chamber of the aging container for receiving a liquid fermented product, and a vibrating device disposed in the aging container for applying a frequency to vibrate the liquid fermented product ... 08/30/07 - 20070199452 - Mobile or portable apparatus with pressurized gas supply for preparing beverages or similar products Mobile or portable apparatus for preparing beverages comprising a module for delivering a beverage by supplying a pressurized liquid, a liquid feed tank of sufficient capacity for supplying the module with several volumes of liquid for supplying more than one beverage, gas pressurizing means suitable for supplying the module with ... 08/16/07 - 20070186780 - Air pump operated brewer system and method A system as disclosed herein uses a cold or unheated water source such as a reservoir or a pressurized inlet feed line, and a heated water reservoir. The unheated water reservoir is pressurized with a pressurizing apparatus communicating with the unheated water reservoir. Such a pressurizing apparatus may include an ... 08/16/07 - 20070186779 - Re-usable beverage maker filter container and method of use A beverage matter container (10) for holding coffee grounds (132), loose tea or the like, having a body portion (12) shaped like an open-top cup, a moveable or removable locking lid (14) for access to the interior of the body portion, and perforations (30) in the bottom of the body ... 08/09/07 - 20070181002 - Loose coffee transfer system A system, method and apparatus for receiving and containing loose beverage substance with a transfer device such as a scoop or measuring device and transferring it to a corresponding holder for retaining the loose beverage substance during dispensing process. The system and apparatus facilitates orderly transfer of loose beverage substance ... 07/26/07 - 20070169630 - Thermal processing chamber and conveyor belt for use therein and method of processing product A thermal processing chamber having an endless conveyor belt providing a level surface for placement of products for thermal processing in the chamber. Thermal processing is completed through a combination of convection from impingement by a stream of thermally charged gas against the product and conduction between the conveyor belt ... 07/26/07 - 20070169629 - Kettle for beverage, electric water kettle and cableless electric kettle for beverage This invention is in technical field of electric heating, and relates to a kind of kettles for beverage, electric water kettles and cableless electric kettles for beverage. Its aim is to solve the problem appearing at existing kettles for beverage, i.e. Vapor and water generated in existing kettles for beverage ... 07/12/07 - 20070157820 - Adjustable volume brewer Beverage making apparatus which controllably produces a beverage from a brewing substance by combining heated water with a brewing substance. The beverage making apparatus includes a volume adjustment assembly (22) which can be controlled by a user to increase or decrease the volume of water which is controllably dispensed to ... 07/05/07 - 20070151457 - On demand hot liquid dispenser A system for quickly and accurately heating a liquid to a specified temperature and dispensing the liquid on demand. The system is particularly suited for brewing tea and preferably stores preset temperatures corresponding to different tea varieties. Also preferably, the system allows the user to set customized temperatures. The system ... 06/28/07 - 20070144355 - Methods and device for the preparation of a food product The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a drink by injection of a liquid thorugh a capsule, containing a food substance which is soluble and/or for extraction, whereby the liquid is injected from at least one injection point, such as to generate a turbulent movement of injected ... 06/21/07 - 20070137492 - Drink maker A drink maker for processing foodstuff and dispensing the processed foodstuff therefrom. A base encloses a motor and a jar including a first recirculation surface is removably mountable to the base. A processing cup including a second recirculation surface is removably mountable to the jar and the jar and processing ... 06/14/07 - 20070131117 - Apparatus for cooking pasta by steeping Pastas and other foods are cooked by being steeped in a small volume of water added to an insulated vessel provided with a removable cover and strainer. The preferred embodiment of the cooking vessel is an insulated cylinder of translucent plastic. The cylinder walls and base are insulated. An open ... 06/07/07 - 20070125238 - Brewing and drinking receptacle A receptacle, particularly a disposable brewing and drinking receptacle, comprises an outer cup, an inner cup nested within the outer cup an ingredient chamber located between mutually opposed bottom walls of the nested cups, and ports formed in the inner cup to permit flow of liquid between the ingredient chamber ... 05/31/07 - 20070119308 - Hot beverage apparatus A hot beverage brewing apparatus 1 has a plurality of heated water delivery nozzles 19 that direct heated water under pressure simultaneously to a specified point 26 within a brew basket 17 that, regardless of the amount or type of grounds in the basket 17, will ensure thorough mixing of ... 05/17/07 - 20070107603 - Automatic apparatus for heating and frothing milk Automatic apparatus for treating milk by means of steam comprises a steam-generating source, a reservoir containing the milk to be treated, a mixing chamber into which a flow of milk with a predetermined flow-rate and at least one flow of steam with a predetermined flow-rate are brought through respective ducts ... 05/17/07 - 20070107602 - Wine cellar insulation system A wine cellar insulation system for the enhancement and control of the wine cellar and wine storage environment. ... 05/10/07 - 20070101868 - Beverage press mug with storage container A mug (10), specifically a vessel (20) incorporating a plunger assembly (30), that includes a number of fingers (42), is improved by positioning the fingers downwardly to contact the side wall of the vessel. The improvement also includes the following; a minor diameter portion (58) of the vessel sized to ... 04/26/07 - 20070089611 - Method and device for the preparation and distribution of a chocolate drink Method for the preparation and distribution of a hot chocolate drink, wherein a dose of the liquid which forms the drink is heated to a predetermined temperature and a dose of a preparation containing chocolate is dispersed in the dose of heated liquid, wherein the dose of liquid is heated ... 04/19/07 - 20070084351 - Apparatus and method for steam disinfection of liquid dispensing machine A method and apparatus using steam to sterilize liquid dispensers. This is achieved by injecting steam into a drained dispenser machine equipped with a cover having a safety valve that matches the top of the dispenser to provide sealing. The steam is generated by a steam generator physically integrated with ... 04/19/07 - 20070084351 - Apparatus and method for steam disinfection of liquid dispensing machine A method and apparatus using steam to sterilize liquid dispensers. This is achieved by injecting steam into a drained dispenser machine equipped with a cover having a safety valve that matches the top of the dispenser to provide sealing. The steam is generated by a steam generator physically integrated with ... 04/12/07 - 20070079707 - Device for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption with a fine-bubble foam layer The invention relates to a device (1) for preparing a beverage suitable for human consumption and having a fine-bubble foam layer. The device is provided with a beverage unit (2) for delivering the beverage under pressure and at least one nozzle (4) which is in fluid communication with the beverage ... 03/29/07 - 20070068392 - Durable coffee pot system A durable coffee pot system for use in preparing coffee or other beverages and food items. The system consists of a pot with lid, handle, and spout all constructed of ⅛th inch thick carbon fiber material. Hook eyes are fabricated into the pot body to allow it to be suspended ... 03/08/07 - 20070051246 - Water heater and coffee maker for aircraft The invention provides an improved water heater and coffee maker for use in an aircraft. A water heater 1 of an aircraft has a water tank 20 to which water from a water tank 10 of the aircraft is fed via a solenoid valve 14 and a flowmeter 16. The ... 01/11/07 - 20070006737 - Hot water dispensing attachment Disclosed is a method, system, apparatus and kit for dispensing hot water. The apparatus includes a body which may be positioned or etched to a portion of a housing of a brewer or other beverage making system. The body may be mounted in various orientations relative to the brewer. A ... 12/21/06 - 20060283329 - Coffee pot with freshness timer built into handle A coffee pot with a manually activated timer built into the handle. By resetting the timer at the time of brewing, the timer can be used to keep track of how old the pot of coffee is, and therefore, how fresh it is. While the coffee pot can be used ... 12/14/06 - 20060278090 - Dispensing machine with eductor The present invention is directed to a dispensing machine and method for making a beverage. The dispensing machine of this invention has a delivery means which can deliver beverage precursor and beverage enhancing component with a single pump and an eductor. The method results in a beverage, such as a ... 11/09/06 - 20060249029 - Fermentation apparatus for customizing fermentation level and method thereof A fermentation apparatus including a storage compartment which is formed with an accommodating space for storing food, further including a fermentation part to ferment food in the storage compartment; a fermentation condition setting part to select an initial fermentation condition of the food; an input part having a memory button ... 10/19/06 - 20060230942 - Beverage making device comprising a frothing member A beverage making device comprising a frothing member (9) for producing froth in the beverage, which device comprises a settling chamber (11) for settling the frothed beverage coming from the frothing member (9). The coarse foam is separated from the fine foam thereby. The outlet (14) for the settled beverage ... 10/19/06 - 20060230941 - Cap extraction device The invention relates to a device for extracting a cap (16) comprising a first part (2), a second part (3) which is movable with respect to the second part (2) which is provided with a space for the cap and defines the cap extracting position in a closed position thereof, ... 10/12/06 - 20060225575 - Method and device for preparation of a drink from capsules containing a substance The invention relates to a device for preparing a beverage by injection of water through a capsule containing a substance to be dissolved and/or to be extracted. The device comprises at least one water-injection system for introducing water inside the capsule. The injection system can be switched in order for ... 09/14/06 - 20060201331 - Effervescent beverage product and method for drinking the same An effervescent beverage having an effervescent gas dissolved therein is described. The beverage remains pressurized until consumed and may have a smooth and silky texture when a sparingly soluble gas is used. ... 09/14/06 - 20060201330 - Combined beverage container and horn assembly A combined beverage container and horn assembly is provided. The combined beverage container and horn assembly may be easily assembled and disassembled for configuration either as a horn assembly or a beverage container. The combined beverage container and horn assembly can include a first arrangement, a second arrangement, and a ... 09/14/06 - 20060201329 - Coffee pod making method and apparatus An apparatus for assembling a coffee pod includes a filter sheet, a receptacle, and a plunger. A portion of the plunger conforms to a portion of a cavity of the receptacle so that when the filter sheet is placed over the receptacle cavity and the plunger is thrust against the ... 08/17/06 - 20060180028 - Lid for a beverage container to hold a decoction beverage A lid for a beverage container for holding a decoction beverage, preferably a disposable tea container with a base plate and a covering arranged at a distance from the base plate in which case between the base plate and the covering a holding space bounded on the sides by a ... 08/10/06 - 20060174769 - Method for preparing a beverage from a capsule and device therefor A method for preparing a beverage or a liquid foodstuff from a capsule containing a product with a substance to be extracted, the capsule having a flexible membrane (17) capable of deforming elastically or permanently to a considerable extent, comprising the steps of perforating a plurality of holes (26) distributed ... 08/03/06 - 20060169147 - Machine for making and dispensing ice drinks and the like A machine for making and dispensing ice drinks and the like comprises a tank (3) containing the drink, a power-driven stirring element (17) mounted inside the tank (3), means (34, 38) for enabling/disabling the motor that rotationally drives the stirring element (17), and a lid (21) for closing the top ... 07/27/06 - 20060162570 - Tea kettle with automatically opening spout lid A kettle is presented whose spout lid opens automatically as if by magic when the user chooses to tilt the kettle. When a tea kettle is tilted to pour tea or another liquid, the spout lid opens automatically and in an amount proportional to the amount of the outward swing ... 07/27/06 - 20060162569 - Machine for preparing beverages A machine for preparing beverages is disclosed, of the type provided with a hollow frame (1) comprising a water feed unit and an assembly for preparing beverages formed of a plurality of components. The components of the assembly are disposed in a compartment closed at the front by a supporting ... 07/06/06 - 20060144242 - Disposable flavor insert for water dispenser A water dispenser is provided which includes a housing for the dispenser, a dispensing area associated with the housing and including a space for receiving a receptacle for receiving a charge of water from the dispenser, a water outlet through which water is dispensed into the dispensing area, and a ... 06/22/06 - 20060130664 - Dispensing assembly for preparing beverages from soluble products A method and a group are described for the preparation of a beverage from soluble products contained in a disposable cartridge, based on the regulation of the dispensing of the beverage in such way that the soluble product is delivered in suspension for at least 75% of the total dispensing ... 06/15/06 - 20060123994 - Dispensing device for drinks The invention relates to dispensing devices for drinks or similar dosable liquid foodstuffs, e.g. coffee, milk or soft drinks, comprising manually actuatable selector switches for determining the type and quantity of the foodstuff to be dispensed. The aim of the invention is to simplify the use of one such dispensing ... 06/01/06 - 20060112831 - Cold beverage dispenser The invention presents a cold beverage dispenser which uses a heat exchanger to cool incoming water with a very cold closed loop of chilled coolant. Under control of a control system, the cooled water from the heat exchanger is mixed with uncooled in put water to regulate its temperature, then ... 06/01/06 - 20060112830 - Espresso coffee machine An espresso coffee machine (1) having a water tank (13), an electrical resistance heating element (8), a pump (14) connected for pumping water from the water tank to the heating element (8) for heating the water, a bayonet holder element (11), a dose holder element (9) for holding a pre-packaged ... 05/25/06 - 20060107839 - Portable electrical expresso machine A portable hot water dispensing machine, particularly suitable for dispensing espresso, that is compact, lightweight, requires minimal power to operate, and is readily transportable, and a method of dispensing hot water, such as espresso. Two-stage heating is utilized for reducing the boiler volume and power requirements. In addition, components are ... 05/18/06 - 20060102007 - Cold bubble distillation method and device A cold method of heated distillation by manipulating bubbles, and cold distillate condensation is described. The continuous method introduces counter-current gas bubbles to a solution under vacuum at cold temperatures, using passive bubble manipulation. This approach accomplishes volatile evaporation at temperatures too low for thermal damage to occur, scrubs distilland ... 05/11/06 - 20060096462 - Disposable beverage cup with water soluble beverage fixture A disposable cup has a floor to which there is affixed a cake of water-soluble flavoursome material to dissolve when water is added to the cup. ... 04/27/06 - 20060086255 - Beverage-making appliance An ice beverage-making apparatus includes a housing, an electric motor located within the housing, a torque transmission supported by the housing and receiving input from the electric motor and providing a first output shaft and a second-speed output shaft that rotates at a different speed than the first output shaft. ... 04/13/06 - 20060075900 - Method for the production of green liquor The method is for production of green liquor in association with a causticizing process during recovery of chemicals in manufacture of sulphate pulp. A smelt (14) of chemicals principally consisting of Na2S and Na2CO3 from a soda boiler (1) is provided. Weak liquor (15) that contains dissolved NaOH and CaO ... 03/02/06 - 20060042470 - Multiple hot water dispensing system An apparatus, system and method for dispensing water at a variety of temperatures and volumes. The apparatus includes at least two tanks having different temperatures, controlled by a controller. A calculated volume of water from tanks having different water temperatures, is dispensed to provide a desired temperature and volume of ... 02/23/06 - 20060037480 - Carafe with outlet in handle A beverage carafe including a main section having a first liquid dispensing system comprising a pouring spout, and a handle connected to the main section for tilting the main section. The beverage carafe can be tilted to pour liquid from the pouring spout. The carafe also includes a second liquid ... 02/02/06 - 20060021512 - Foaming device adaptable for the preparation of coffee and milk or cappuccinos or similar drinks and that can be assembled at home A foaming device for the preparation of coffee and milk, cappuccinos or similar drinks including a cover designed to close the top of a virtually cylindrical container of the drink and a disk movable axially inside the container during use of the device with the disk being equipped with at ... 02/02/06 - 20060021511 - Metered volume liquid dispensing device A hand-operated device that can be actuated to dispense a predetermined volume of liquid food product (LFP) for use in food preparation and food consumption is provided. The device includes an actuator, an opening, a reservoir for storing the food product, and a liquid metering device for controlling a volume ... 01/26/06 - 20060016344 - Coffee vending machine using coffee concentrate Disclosed herein is a coffee vending machine, in which a concentrate of coffee, cream, sugar, or the like is supplied to an agitator by using a screw-pump, and the supplied concentrate is mixed with hot water from a hot water supply to thereby automatically produce a coffee drink. The coffee ... 01/26/06 - 20060016343 - Dispensing machine The present invention is directed to a dispensing machine and method for making a beverage. The dispensing machine of this invention has a delivery means which can deliver beverage precursor and beverage enhancing component with a single pump. The method results in a beverage, such as a tea-based beverage, that ... 01/26/06 - 20060016342 - Kettle having offset opening and recessed lid A kettle for heating water or other liquid has an offset fill opening, e.g., to provide for easier filling of the kettle. A top portion of the kettle may include a relatively low thermal conductivity material to help reduce heat transfer through the top portion. A lid used to cover ... 01/26/06 - 20060016341 - Kettle having spout liner and spout jacket A kettle for heating water or other liquid may have a container with a top portion made separately from a lower portion and permanently secured thereto. The top portion may have a fill opening that may be registered with an opening in the lower portion and receive a lid to ... 01/12/06 - 20060005713 - Shabbat urn having associated second vessel and accessories therefor An urn for use by Orthodox Jews on the Sabbath has a body portion for containing hot liquid and maintaining it at a temperature higher than 40° C. and a main faucet depending from a side wall thereof for controllably siphoning off a quantity of hot liquid. A support supports ... 01/12/06 - 20060005712 - Beverage dispenser A beverage dispenser and method of operation, in which incoming water for beverage preparation is heated by a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger. The heated water may be mixed with cold water using controlled valves, to generate a selected temperature stream. This controlled-temperature stream may be mixed with beverage concentrate or sprayed ... 01/05/06 - 20060000361 - Individual means for producing oxygen cocktail and the oxygen cylinder therefor The invention relates to the food industry, namely, to the devices for preparation of spumescent oxygen cocktail, that is a beverage saturated with oxygen wherein gaseous oxygen is present in liquid in form of bubbles. The personal device for preparation of spumescent oxygen cocktail comprising a tank with liquid and ... 12/29/05 - 20050284302 - Portable beverage preparation device and system A portable beverage preparation device and system for making brews, mixes, and potions on demand by selectively introducing and mixing predetermined quantities of at least one stored, edible, beverage preparation confined in at least one sealed chamber into a portable beverage container containing a predetermined volume of a potable base ... 12/01/05 - 20050263006 - Disposable combined squeezer/stirrer/dispenser/brewer device A disposable packaging form is provided for brewed, hot drinks. The invention allows a user to brew the hot drink, squeeze out the brewed contents, and stir the contents of the hot drink. Each action can be performed multiple times before disposal. In some embodiments, the device of the present ... 11/24/05 - 20050257690 - Drink making machine A drink making machine (10) includes an ice shaving and dispensing unit (11) which provides a predetermined amount of ice, by weight, through a chute (21) to the pitcher (17) of a blending unit (12). A nozzle (30) is carried by the chute (12) and provides water through a nozzle ... 11/17/05 - 20050252381 - Simple inexpensive home carbonation device A home carbonation device uses a tube to form a gas-tight seal between two separate existing soda-pop bottles. A threaded cap holds flanges on the tube tight against the opening of each bottle. The liquid to be carbonated is contained in one bottle, while the chemicals for producing carbon dioxide ... 11/03/05 - 20050241486 - Device for preparing a beverage The invention relates to a device for preparing a beverage, comprising:—a water reservoir (1);—a chamber (5) that is connected to said reservoir for delivering water;—means (17) for filling said chamber with water;—means (16) for emptying water from the chamber;—a compressed gas reservoir (2) with a three-way valve (4) for displacing ... 09/22/05 - 20050204925 - Microwavable beverage maker A removable filter/pod compartment is filled with coffee grounds, tea, or other espresso particulate brewing substance and mounted within a water reservoir. Water is placed in the water reservoir. A bottom cover is connected to upper cup assembly to hold the filter/pod compartment in place. A resilient gasket or valve ... 09/15/05 - 20050199128 - Coffee dispenser group, in particular for espresso coffee, for a drinks machine A coffee dispenser group, in particular for espresso coffee, for a drinks machine comprises two shoulders (62) connected together by two sealing blocks (63) arranged at the bottom and an upper brewing cylinder (64) arranged on top. Said shoulders have guide and sliding runs (65) for a mobile lower brewing ... 09/15/05 - 20050199127 - Method and apparatus for infusing a liquid with a flavoring or a scent A method and apparatus for infusing a liquid with a flavoring or a scent. The method and apparatus may be used to produce soups and beverages, including tea-based beverages which use various flavoring agents, and also scented products. Further, the method and apparatus allow for fine adjustments to infusion conditions ... 09/08/05 - 20050193890 - Beverage manufacturing apparatus For a purpose of providing a beverage manufacturing apparatus capable of quickly serving high-quality tea beverage which suits user's palate and enhancing versatility, the beverage manufacturing apparatus comprises: a tea mill for crushing leaf tea to produce crushed leaf tea; a hot water tank unit for producing hot water; an ... 09/01/05 - 20050188854 - Coffee and tea dispenser A beverage dispenser for brewing a beverage from a container of brewable material into a receptacle. The beverage dispenser may include a source of hot water, a nozzle for injecting the hot water into the container such that the hot water flows through the container and a brewed beverage flows ... 08/11/05 - 20050172817 - Rigid framed wine barrel with replaceable wood panels A wine barrel having a rigid reusable frame with replaceable wooden side panels and substantially identical upper and lower wooden ends assembled within rigid connecting bars to provide a wooden enclosure for the wine. A liquid tight container is provided; the wine exposed only to wooden surfaces or materials non-reactive ... 08/04/05 - 20050166761 - Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a mixing chamber for mixing hot water, a beverage concentrate and cold water, as well as one or more additives. The hot water and cold water are supplied at a predetermined flow rate at a predetermined proportion, regardless of the pressure of the water supply. ... 07/14/05 - 20050150388 - Modular food guards and post-flange assemblies for same A modular system for assembling food guards, including a support post and flanges. The system can also include brackets, shields and shelves. The system can be provided as a kit. A support post comprises a solid rod with a threaded opening in at least one end. A support post of ... 06/30/05 - 20050139081 - Insulated sleeve for iced beverages An insulated sleeve for an iced beverage cup having a cup body and a lid snap received on the cup body. The sleeve has a sidewall with a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being closed by a bottom wall. The beverage cup is received within the ... 06/30/05 - 20050139080 - Machine for coffee beverage production The machine for producing coffee beverages comprises a device to contain coffee powder and another device to supply a fluid to produce the coffee beverage, both devices being reciprocally mobile so that when connected together they form a coffee powder infusion chamber. The container device connected to the machine is ... 06/30/05 - 20050139079 - Apparatus for preparing hot beverages, in particular soups The invention concerns an apparatus for preparing hot beverages, in particular soups, characterized in that it comprises a frame (1) wherein are arranged means (2) for heating water from a drinking water distribution system or from a container and for transforming it into pressurized steam and means for directing said ... 06/23/05 - 20050132890 - Calibrated handheld espresso tamper An espresso tamper including a force calibration means is disclosed. The tamper is optimally handheld. Upon force of a desired magnitude being applied by a user, at least one discrete signal, such as an audible, visual, tactile or electrical signal is emitted. The tamper handle includes an anti-rotation feature. The ... 06/09/05 - 20050120884 - Method and apparatus for collecting liquid and extracting tea essence from a tea bag A tea bag press and container assembly configured for receiving a tea bag during or after brewing, which conceals the wet tea bag, collects dripping liquid, and extracts tea liquid essence by efficiently compressing the wet tea bag vertically or sidewardly. In a vertical compression embodiment, a lid has an ... ### FreshPatents.com Support - Terms & Conditions |