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Foods And Beverages: Apparatus > Beverage > Infusors InfusorsInfusors 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.11/22/07 - 20070266861 - Beverage server with a drip tray assembly A beverage server assembly and a base for elevating a beverage container. The beverage server assembly includes the base including extensions and a connecting portion defining a nesting area therein. The nesting area defines an opening. A drip tray assembly can be removably retained in the nesting area. The drip ... 11/15/07 - 20070261562 - Coffee maker having a pump for pressurizing water that is transported through the coffee maker A coffee maker comprises a pump for pressurizing water, a pump tube connected to an outlet side of the pump, and a brewing chamber which is adapted to accommodate a coffee pad. During operation of the coffee maker, the water is heated and pressed through a coffee pad in order ... 11/01/07 - 20070251395 - Coffee machine with improved coffee outlet A coffee machine includes: a base, a basal body locating above the base, a coffee pot located above the basal body, a first coffee exit located in the bottom of the coffee pot, a coffee outlet located under the first coffee exit, the coffee outlet includes a receiving water base, ... 10/25/07 - 20070245901 - Device for the production of a beverage, provided with a means of detection A device for the production of beverages by infusing a substance that is to be infused and which is contained in disposable packaging, includes: an infusion chamber having a configuration which can vary between an open position and a closed position for the infusion; elements for guiding the packaging from ... 10/18/07 - 20070240580 - Disposable lid with filter for drink container The present invention provides a disposable lid with filter for a drink container. The lid has an annular cover portion with an opening through which liquid can be consumed from the drink container. A container attachment portion of the lid is provided for removable association with the rim of the ... 09/27/07 - 20070221068 - Appliance and method for preparing a froth from a food liquid Appliance for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer drive system and the stirrer ... 09/27/07 - 20070221067 - Apparatus for brewing beverages such as coffee and the like An apparatus is disclosed for brewing coffee, which includes a housing having an inner chamber for receiving and retaining brewed coffee, a water reservoir adjacent to and generally surrounding the inner chamber, for receiving water, and an electrically powered coil for heating the water contained in the water reservoir. A ... 09/27/07 - 20070221066 - Beverage forming device with opening/closing mechanism for a beverage cartridge receiver A beverage forming system includes an actuator and first and second portions that are movable relative to each other between open and closed positions. The first and second portions include a cartridge receiving portion to accept a cartridge for forming a beverage, e.g., a disposable single serve cartridge. A first ... 09/13/07 - 20070209522 - In-door coffee maker for refrigerators A refrigerator has a cabinet including a refrigeration compartment and a supply of water in the cabinet, with a door attached to the cabinet to selectively open and close access to the refrigeration compartment. A water conduit is located in the door to supply water from the cabinet supply of ... 08/30/07 - 20070199453 - Disposable brewing device The invention relates to a disposable brewing device including at least one contact volume connectable with at least one target volume, the at least one contact volume and the at least one target volume being separated by at least one filter arrangement, the at least one contact volume and the ... 08/23/07 - 20070193451 - 12 volt dc or alkaline battery coffee maker The 12 Volt DC or Alkaline Battery Coffee Maker is a coffee maker that allows a user to utilize any of a variety of power sources. The 12 Volt DC or Alkaline Battery Coffee Maker is comprised of conventional coffee maker components along with a 12 Volt DC power cord ... 08/23/07 - 20070193450 - Coffee machine comprising a height-adjustable spout A coffee machine, especially an espresso machine, comprising a brew chamber provided with at least one coffee outlet, a height-adjustable spout for ejecting coffee, and an impact surface arranged upstream of said spout. The aim of the invention is to ensure that, despite the fact that the height of the ... 08/16/07 - 20070186783 - Brewing apparatus for a coffee machine A brewing apparatus for a coffee machine, in particular for domestic use, comprises a housing (10) which encloses a brewing chamber (19) and has a nozzle assembly (8, 9, 11) arranged on one side and a base (12) with an outflow (40) for the brewed fluid arranged on an opposite ... 08/16/07 - 20070186782 - Apparatus and process for filling and emptying a brewing chamber An apparatus for filling and emptying a brewing chamber (19) comprises a brewing chamber (19) which is open on one side and in which is arranged a displaceable base (12) which can be moved in relation to an opening of the brewing chamber (19) for emptying purposes. The brewing chamber ... 08/16/07 - 20070186781 - Apparatus for brewing coffee An apparatus for brewing coffee, in particular for a coffee machine (1), comprises a brewing chamber (19) which is enclosed by a housing (10) and has a base (12) with an outflow (40) provided on one side and a nozzle assembly (8, 9, 11) provided on the opposite side, the ... 08/09/07 - 20070181004 - Liquid dispensing apparatus A liquid dispensing apparatus for use in a beverage brewing machine, the liquid dispensing apparatus, includes a dispensing chamber, a liquid delivery and venting arrangement in communication with an interior of the dispensing chamber for delivery of liquid thereto and for venting air therefrom, an air pump assembly in communication ... 08/09/07 - 20070181003 - Prepacked serving for espresso coffee machine, and dispensing unit suitable for use with the said serving Prepacked serving of coffee powder, particularly for an espresso coffee making machine, comprising a cartridge (1) enclosing a given portion of coffee powder (40), the said cartridge (1) comprising an essentially cylindrical side wall (101) provided at its two ends with a first wall (201) designed to be acted upon ... 08/02/07 - 20070175338 - Beverage making apparatus A brewing apparatus for infusing compacted ground coffee in a grounds cup at a brewing station with heated water under pressure. At a brewing station, a piston head with an active seal that is spaced from the grounds cup wall during motion, extends into the grounds cup. When the piston ... 08/02/07 - 20070175337 - Beverage system for dispensing a homogeneous beverage and a method for dispensing a beverage A beverage system for dispensing a homogeneous beverage is described. The beverage system has a mixing chamber with at least two mixing chamber housings for solvents of different temperatures. Beverage precursor provided to the mixing chamber is mixed via turbulent flow of solvents within the mixing chamber to yield a ... 08/02/07 - 20070175336 - Coffee maker A coffee maker includes a boiler, a milk whipper, and a selector. The boiler supplies steam to the milk whipper. The milk whipper is inserted to a hollow cap connecting through the milk whipper. The milk whipper contains a suction tube to suck the milk at the bottom of a ... 08/02/07 - 20070175335 - Beverage extraction assembly for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained in a cartridge A beverage extraction assembly for application to beverage extraction machines for extracting a beverage from a particulate substance contained in a cartridge, comprising: a support connectable to a water outlet of a beverage extraction machine; a cartridge holder removably mounted on the support for holding a cartridge containing a particulate ... 08/02/07 - 20070175334 - Insert, a machine and a system for the preparation of beverages An insert for use in a beverage preparation machine of a type comprising a brew head suitable for receiving a rigid or semi-rigid cartridge. The brew head comprises an upwardly directed inlet for supplying water to the brew head, a downwardly directed outlet for outflow of beverage produced by the ... 07/26/07 - 20070169634 - Beverage infuser system with positive locking A beverage infuser for holding tea leaves and the like having a main body, a handle region, an upper sliding region, a scooping region and a barb region. An end piece is secured to a bottom portion of the main body proximate to the barb region and a plug is ... 07/26/07 - 20070169633 - Method for making and selectively dispensing a beverage A method for making and selectively dispensing a beverage includes making the beverage in a base and storing the beverage in a carafe removably disposed in a carafe receptacle of the base. The carafe is selectively laterally removed from a lateral opening in the base; the carafe is tipped and ... 07/26/07 - 20070169632 - Coffee maker with dual use pour and dispensing carafe A dual use pour and dispensing carafe and coffee maker includes a carafe device, configured to contain a beverage, removably disposable on a base of a beverage maker. A handle is disposed on a side of the carafe, and an outlet and a valve are disposed near a bottom of ... 07/26/07 - 20070169631 - Interpolation filter of press coffee pot It is an interpolation filter for press coffee pots. It is formed as two upper and lower clips made of nontoxic plastic clamping in-between a holed sheet metal hold by a rubber ring. With the present invention, it is convenient to install and remove the filter and the filter will ... 07/19/07 - 20070163446 - Insert, a machine and a system for the preparation of beverages An insert for use in a beverage preparation machine of a type comprising a brew head suitable for receiving a rigid or semi-rigid cartridge. The brew head comprises an upwardly directed inlet for supplying water to the brew head and a downwardly directed outlet for outflow of beverage produced by ... 07/12/07 - 20070157821 - Insert, a machine and a system for the preparation of beverages An insert for use in a beverage preparation machine of a type comprising a brew head comprising an upwardly directed inlet for supplying water to the brew head and a downwardly directed outlet for outflow of beverage produced by the machine. The insert comprises, or is adapted to contain in ... 07/05/07 - 20070151462 - Housing closure for a filter A filter assembly (10) including a housing (11) which is used to receive a filter medium and is closed by a lid or cover (14) in a sealed manner. The cover (14) is fixed by fixing elements (15) to an axial end face of the housing (11), and a seal ... 07/05/07 - 20070151461 - Beverage infusion making apparatus A plunger filter infusion device comprises a container, a plunger having a resilient plunger head slidable within the container, and an insert plate connected to a long shaft placeable in the base of the container. The insert is placed in the container, infusible material is placed in the container, heated ... 07/05/07 - 20070151460 - Flavored filters A flavored filter is provided for making coffee or tea with a desired flavor. The filter is similar to standard coffee filters used in coffee makers, but is impregnated with flavoring suitable for beverages such as coffee and tea. The filter may be impregnated with a flavoring by drying the ... 07/05/07 - 20070151459 - Coffee machine comprising a drawer for supplying coffee pads A coffee machine comprising a drawer for supplying coffee pads into a brew chamber of the coffee machine. In order to supply and dispose of the coffee pads as easily as possible, the drawer is positioned on the coffee machine in a detachable manner for the withdrawal thereof. ... 07/05/07 - 20070151458 - Cabinet design of filter holder for pressurized espresso machines This invention provides a brewing head unit of a coffee machine for easily inserting or removing the filter (15) and locking the filter and the filter holder (17) into the brewing head of a coffee machine to form a water-and pressure tight connection. The filter and the filter holder can ... 06/21/07 - 20070137494 - Beverage making devices and methods with an inner housing in place of a central rod plunger A beverage making device for making a beverage from a liquid and a beverage making material includes an outer housing, an inner housing, and a filter member. The outer housing is configured to hold a mixture of the liquid and the beverage making material. The inner housing is configured to ... 06/21/07 - 20070137493 - Beverage maker with adjustable brew chamber A beverage maker for brewing a beverage from water and a quantity of particle material includes a water supply structure (7, 9, 11, 45), a brewing chamber (13) downstream of the water supply structure (7, 9, 11, 45), and a dispensing channel (19; 37) downstream of the brewing chamber (13). ... 06/14/07 - 20070131121 - Drip coffee maker which does not require electricity to operate A non-electric drip style coffee maker including a pot member having each of a handle member and a pouring spout. A basket like member for holding a filter having ground coffee disposed therein. Such basket like member includes at least one aperture formed through a bottom surface thereof for allowing ... 06/14/07 - 20070131120 - Infuser assembly for preparing beverage in container with narrow opening An infuser assembly adapted for preparation of an infused beverage in a container with a narrow opening. The infuser assembly includes an infuser having a membrane and an ingredient encapsulated therein. The ingredient is suitable for infusion of a substance into a liquid, and the infuser has an elongate shape ... 06/14/07 - 20070131119 - Coffee maker having a filter support incorporating a sieve A filter support (23) for supporting a filter pad or such like in a coffee maker. The filter support (23) comprises a disc with a discharge opening (31) at its centre. On one surface (32) of the filter support (23) there are a plurality of support projections (33). When a ... 05/31/07 - 20070119311 - Apparatus constituted by a plurality of dispensing assemblies for automatically preparing and dispensing espresso coffee An apparatus constituted by a plurality of dispensing assemblies for automatically preparing and dispensing espresso coffee, each assembly of the plurality being of the type comprising a kinematic arrangement having a connecting rod and crank for moving the members responsible for preparing and dispensing the coffee in the prescribed operating ... 05/31/07 - 20070119310 - Brewing unit for a coffee machine A brewing unit 1 for a coffee machine comprises a brewing cylinder 2 and a piston 5, 13, wherein the brewing cylinder 2 and the piston 5, 13 are movable relative to one another in the axial direction. An activatable seal 12, 18 or seal assembly is provided to seal ... 05/31/07 - 20070119309 - Auxiliary water heater An auxiliary water heater that is installed in an area close to a faucet. This water heater is installed into the existing water line and serves to heat water flowing though the water line. It comprises a cylindrical shaped water tank that is encompassed within an oblong case. The cylindrical ... 05/17/07 - 20070107604 - Multi-function coffee maker The present invention provides a multi-function coffee maker, comprising at least two brewing accessories including an espresso coffee brewing accessory and a drip coffee brewing accessory, which are interchangeable and each can be loaded within said brewing room of said cover assembly to form an individual brewing chamber. Said multi-function ... 05/03/07 - 20070095213 - Device for production of a beverage by infusion A device for production of a beverage by infusion of a ground substance for infusion includes an infusion chamber (2), for housing the ground product, a hot water circuit through the infusion chamber (2) and elements for circulating the hot water in the circuit. The device includes elements for reversing ... 04/26/07 - 20070089612 - Method for heating and whipping milk and a device for carrying out the method A method for heating and whipping milk, in particular for preparing cappuccino in coffee machines, in which the heating and whipping of the milk are carried out by the combined action of a flow of vapour, which is dispensed by a boiler which produces water vapour, and a flow of ... 04/12/07 - 20070079708 - Coffee maker A coffee maker with combined milling stage and brewing stage is provided. The coffee maker includes a shaft, a brewing basket, a chopping blade and a locking mechanism. The shaft includes a longitudinal axis and is capable of being rotated about the axis. The brewing basket is adapted to receive ... 03/29/07 - 20070068394 - Extraction module for a capsule-based beverage production device A device for producing a beverage from a capsule, comprising a motor-driven extraction module which comprises a first jaw member and a cooperating second jaw member, wherein in an opened state of the extraction module the jaw members are distanced from each other while in the closed state the jaw ... 03/29/07 - 20070068393 - Machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee and related method An embodiment of a machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston assembly disposed in the chamber. The chamber is operable to receive a liquid such as water and a flavor base such as ground coffee, and to allow the beverage to brew from ... 03/22/07 - 20070062378 - Beverage making apparatus A brewing apparatus for infusing compacted ground coffee in a grounds cup at a brewing station with heated water under pressure. At a brewing station, a piston head with an active seal that is spaced from the grounds cup wall during motion, extends into the grounds cup. When the piston ... 03/22/07 - 20070062377 - Thermoblock-based beverage production device with brewing chambers A brewing-type beverage production device comprising at least one water reservoir, at least two thermoblocks respectively being in fluid connection with the water reservoir, at least brewing chambers, each of the brewing chambers being supplied with heated water from one of the thermoblocks, being adapted to contain a beverage ingredient ... 03/22/07 - 20070062376 - Beverage container with wire cloth filter A beverage cup assembly, including: a cup; a lid at a top of the cup; a wire mesh filter assembly adjacent to the lid; and a receptacle receivable around the filter assembly comprising a one-way valve permitting fluid to flow from the receptacle into the cup. ... 03/22/07 - 20070062375 - Integrated cartridge containing a substance for extracting a beverage A cartridge for extracting a beverage from an edible substance contained therein by means of a liquid under pressure, the cartridge comprising a main body having a cup portion and a lid portion. The base of said cup portion comprises a cup port defining a passage for the extracted beverage ... 03/08/07 - 20070051247 - Limited cup coffeemaker A machine and method makes one or two cups of coffee, determined by the water placed in the machine and the selection made by the consumer. A consumer places coffee grounds into a basket and water into a reservoir then presses a button or buttons to brew coffee. A sensor ... 03/01/07 - 20070044664 - Automatic coffee maker and control method thereof The present invention provides an automatic coffee maker, which is compact and safe. In use of the automatic coffee maker, under the control of the control circuit, prior to heating, the pump is started to make certain cold water flow into the boiler, so as to prevent the temperature sensor ... 02/22/07 - 20070039479 - Beverage brewing devices Beverage brewing devices having a brewing unit having a brewing chamber and a closure mechanism, the closure mechanism having an open and closed orientation and a pod holder configured to hold a pod containing an extractable material, the pod having a peripheral flange, wherein the pod holder has a cup, ... 02/22/07 - 20070039478 - Coffee machine brew head A coffee machine brew head has a body with a pivotally connected closure. The body has a recess for a coffee holding device. The closure closes the recess to define a coffee brewing chamber. A pivotal handle of the brew head is movable in a closing direction and an opening ... 02/22/07 - 20070039477 - In-vehicle coffee maker An in-vehicle coffee maker includes a coffee mug and a brewing station that receives the mug, and has a lid that secures the mug therein. A pump supplies water to the lid from a water reservoir via a water line. A heating element heats the water to a predetermined temperature. ... 02/22/07 - 20070039476 - Brewing receptacle and a foam unit and a beverage maker comprising such a brewing receptacle A brewing receptacle for an apparatus for brewing a beverage such as coffee. The receptacle has a brewing chamber (13; 63; 113) having an entry passage and an exit passage for displacing water through the chamber (13; 63; 113) for brewing the beverage, a bottom (14; 64; 114) for supporting ... 02/15/07 - 20070034087 - Beverage brewing devices having movable spouts Beverage brewing devices having at least two dispensing positions, the device having a spout assembly having a brew basket for holding an extractable material to be extracted to provide a liquid extract; and a spout in liquid communication with the brew basket for dispensing the extract of the extractable material ... 02/15/07 - 20070034086 - Beverage brewing devices having moveable reservoirs Beverage brewing devices generally having a brewing unit for dispensing a beverage, the brewing unit having a longitudinal axis; and a reservoir for storing a liquid, wherein the reservoir is rotatably moveable about the longitudinal axis of the brewing unit when the reservoir is operably connected to the brewing unit. ... 02/15/07 - 20070034085 - Automatic locking device for coffee brewing apparatus This invention provides a locking device for coffee brewing apparatus of an automatic coffee maker. With this invention, when the top cover is closed, the brewing chamber can be locked and sealed at the same time automatically, while after coffee is brewed, the brewing chamber can be unlocked automatically, which ... 02/15/07 - 20070034084 - Beverage preparation device A beverage preparation device and a method of dispensing and mixing a beverage. The device includes a fluid tank for holding a fluid, a compartment for holding a powdered beverage, and a powder metering assembly for dispensing a metered amount of powdered beverage into a beverage container. The device also ... 02/15/07 - 20070034083 - Beverage brewing device Beverage brewing device, in particular for brewing hot beverages such as coffee, tea, roasted-barley coffee, camomile tea and similar infusions, comprising substantially a brewing chamber (1), in which the substances needed to prepare the infusion are introduced through a mixing hopper (2), which is situated above said brewing chamber, and ... 01/25/07 - 20070017382 - Beverage maker A beverage maker including an extract liquid receptacle 52A for storing therein extract liquid extracted by beverage extraction means 50, and a cooling reservoir 52B for accommodating therein cooling liquid that contact the extract liquid with the walls of that extract liquid receptacle 52A in between, so that the extract ... 01/25/07 - 20070017381 - Beverage maker A beverage maker including an extract liquid receptacle 52A, which is for storing therein extract liquid extracted by beverage extraction section 50 and 76, and a cooling reservoir 52B, which is for accommodating therein cooling material that contacts the extract liquid with the tank wall of the extract liquid receptacle ... 01/25/07 - 20070017380 - Beverage maker A beverage maker including a scatter 70, which is rotated relative to a beverage extraction funnel 76 about a vertical rotational center axis line above the beverage extraction funnel 76 and thus conduct hot water flowing out from a hot water pour-out port, and a rotational drive unit 22, which ... 01/25/07 - 20070017379 - Beverage maker A beverage maker including an extract liquid receptacle for accumulating therein extract liquid which is extracted by a beverage extractor, and a cooling liquid reservoir for accommodating therein cooling liquid that contacts the extract liquid with the wall of the extract liquid receptacle in between; and the beverage maker further ... 01/25/07 - 20070017378 - Beverage maker A beverage maker including: a scatter 70 and an ice beverage extraction funnel 50 that are selectively held in a main body unit 10 in a rotatable manner; a hot beverage extraction funnel 76 held in the main body unit 10 in the hot beverage extraction mode for receiving hot ... 01/25/07 - 20070017377 - Beverage maker A beverage maker for pouring hot water flowing out from a hot water pour-out port provided in the top housing 16 of the main body unit 10 of the beverage maker into a beverage extraction funnel 76, and collecting the extract liquid there extracted in a vessel 66. The beverage ... 01/25/07 - 20070017376 - Coffee automat having a vertically adjustable and lockable outflow unit In a coffee automat, a vertically adjustable and lockable outflow unit (3), which comprises at least one coffee outflow tube (6) in fluid-conductive connection with a coffee brewing device is continuously height-adjustable relative to a cup base and can be locked by a locking means. In order to easily and ... 01/25/07 - 20070017375 - Gear-driven locking assembly for brew head assembly The present invention pertains to a brew head assembly comprising a gear-driven locking assembly and a sealing assembly, whereby the brew head assembly is capable of sustaining pressures up to 20 bars. The locking assembly comprises a lever, drive rod having a gear or a gear-teeth surface, drive rod clamp, ... 01/25/07 - 20070017374 - Gear-driven locking assembly for brew head assembly The present invention pertains to a brew head assembly comprising a gear-driven locking assembly and a sealing assembly, whereby the brew head assembly is capable of sustaining pressures up to four (4) bars. The locking assembly comprises a lever, drive rod having a gear or gear-tooth surface, drive rod clamp, ... 01/18/07 - 20070012194 - Espresso coffee maker having an espresso brew unit In an espresso coffee maker having an espresso brew unit (1) and a coffee outflow duct (18) in fluid-conductive connection with the espresso brew unit via a crema valve (15) and having an end sided coffee outflow (19), no brewed residual coffee should remain in the coffee outflow duct nor ... 01/18/07 - 20070012193 - Outflow distributor for espresso coffee maker Based on an outflow distributor for espresso coffee makers comprising one common coffee inlet (2) and at least two partial outflow openings (19, 20) connected to it in a flow conducting manner, and flow dampening means disposed upstream of the partial outflow openings, brewed coffee is to be equally distributed ... 01/04/07 - 20070000390 - Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker An apparatus for use in a beverage brewing machine includes a filter pack containing an amount of grinds to brew approximately only a single serving of brewed beverage, a single serving disposable brew basket including a body defining a brewing reservoir. The body is formed with a disposable rigid construction. ... 12/28/06 - 20060288874 - In-line, instantaneous carbonation system A beverage dispenser having a source of water and a source of gas. The beverage dispenser may include a beverage valve connected by one or more water lines to the source of water, a flow meter positioned about the water lines so as to determine a flow rate therethrough, and ... 12/28/06 - 20060288873 - Tea-making device with a time control A tea-making device with a time control comprises a main body, a connecting mount having a spring, a securing mount, a cup with a filtering cap, an upper cover, a timer, driving unit and a movable unit, whereby the upper cover is rotated to activate the timer which in turn ... 12/21/06 - 20060283332 - Hot beverage maker A hot beverage maker includes a stand, and a filter basket and brewed beverage tank positioned on the stand. The brewed beverage tank is freely and removably positioned on the stand. The brewed beverage tank has a reservoir portion and an outlet port and valve for controlling flow of liquid ... 12/21/06 - 20060283331 - Coffee maker A coffee maker includes a housing and a brewing assembly. Pushing a handle leftward moves projections along slides in a direction for rising a cylindrical member until being stopped. A funnel-shaped member with a coffee bag placed therein can be slid along the rails toward the housing until being stopped. ... 12/21/06 - 20060283330 - Coffee maker with height adjustment mechanism A coffee maker comprises a height adjustment mechanism for accommodating mugs with different heights including an internal casing, a gear in the casing, a column secured to the brewing assembly and the casing, the column including a rack meshed the gear, a staged knob seat interconnected the casing and the ... 12/14/06 - 20060278092 - Brewing apparatus with pre-infusion and pulse brewing A brewing apparatus includes an intermittent brewing feature whereby a controller regulates flow into a brew basket based upon a user selected pre-stored flow profile comprising a sequence of flow pulses. A user selects from among a plurality of stored intermittent flow profiles according to the specific brewing operation, where ... 12/14/06 - 20060278091 - Dual coffee maker A dual coffee maker (10) has a base (12), to support two containers (20, 22) side-by-side. A coffee filter section (24) accommodates one of either: the dual basket filter element (26) or a pair of filter baskets (28, 30). The dual basket filter element (26) has two basket sections (32, ... 12/07/06 - 20060272510 - Coffee cup A coffee cup for instantly brewing ground coffee is provided. The coffee cup combines the design of a paper cup to include a disposable filter cover inset with a filter bag, and a ground coffee sachet, sugar sachet and cream sachet are disposed in the cup body. When using the ... 11/30/06 - 20060266225 - Single serve beverage maker with adjustable sealed showerhead A beverage maker includes a stand; and a brew head supported on the stand. The brew head includes a shower head and a pod carrier disposed below the shower head. The shower head and the pod carrier together define a brewing chamber in which the pod is infused with hot ... 11/30/06 - 20060266224 - Single serve beverage maker with coordinated heating and pumping periods A beverage maker includes a reservoir; a heater for heating water in the reservoir from a starting temperature to a brewing temperature; a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the water and the heater; a pump connected to the reservoir for pumping hot water from the reservoir at the ... 11/30/06 - 20060266223 - Single serve beverage maker with adjustable brew head A beverage maker includes a base; a stand extending upwardly from the base; a brew head supported on the stand; and a manually actuated gear drive operably associated with the brew head and the stand for vertically adjusting the height of the brew head above the base. ... 11/30/06 - 20060266222 - Beverage brewer A beverage brewer and method of using the same is provided. The beverage brewer has the capacity to brew a beverage from variable amounts of prepackaged pods or from free-form brewing material captured between upper and lower filter membrane surfaces. ... 11/23/06 - 20060260471 - Coffee or tea filtering press A coffee or tea filtering press includes a hollow cylinder having top and bottom openings, a perforated removable cap which encloses the bottom opening, a removable piston which is inserted into said top opening and pressed downward to force liquid in the cylinder through the perforated cap, and a support ... 10/26/06 - 20060236870 - Method of making coffee A method of making coffee, comprising placing ground coffee beans in a basket; in a vessel having an interior wall and a bottom portion, providing a cover adapted to be positioned on the vessel and a shaft extending though a passageway of the cover, the basket being mounted to the ... 10/19/06 - 20060230944 - Cold brew coffee maker An hourglass shaped apparatus for cold brewing coffee, comprising a brew chamber, an extract chamber and a center piece connecting the brew and extract chambers. The extract and brew chambers comprise two ends of the hourglass shaped apparatus and the center piece comprises middle portion. The brew chamber houses a ... 10/19/06 - 20060230943 - Replaceable nozzle for producing a frothed liquid A nozzle adaptable to the steam outlet of a coffee machine is designed to froth a liquid such as e.g. milk. Said nozzle comprises in the direction of the steam flow path: a steam inlet opening, a restriction with limited cross-section adapted to accelerate the velocity of the steam flow, ... 10/12/06 - 20060225577 - Beverage making device comprising a brewing chamber and a water outlet A beverage making device comprising a brewing chamber (5). The brewing chamber (5) is defined by an upper wall (4) with one or more holes (3) through which heated water can enter the brewing chamber (5), and by the wall of a first removable part having an edge that can ... 10/12/06 - 20060225576 - Beverage making device having protrusions at the upper wall of the brewing chamber A beverage making device comprising a brewing chamber (5) for enclosing a pad containing a substance from which the beverage is brewed. The brewing chamber (5) has an upper wall (4) with one or more holes through which heated water can enter the brewing chamber (5). The upper wall (4) ... 10/05/06 - 20060219098 - System and method for dispensing beverages having different foam levels from capsules A system for selectively delivering different beverages having different foam levels by injection of a fluid under pressure into a capsule that contains a beverage-forming substance. The capsules include a chamber containing the substance and a beverage dispensing structure adapted to retain a certain extraction pressure in the chamber before ... 09/28/06 - 20060213371 - Coffee makers A coffee maker includes a base, a lower portion of a body, an upper portion of the body, a heater, and a water pipe. The base is placed at the bottom of the coffee maker and connected to the lower portion of the body through screws. The base has a ... 09/21/06 - 20060207432 - Beverage maker suitable for use at high altitudes A beverage maker has a valve structure (13; 43; 153) adapted block the return of water from a boiler (5) to its water reservoir (2) in response to a water pressure from the boiler exceeding a shut-off pressure value. The valve structure (7; 47; 107) further includes a discharge outlet ... 09/07/06 - 20060196363 - Apparatus, system and method for infusing a pre-packaged pod Disclosed is a beverage brewer which produces beverage by delivering brewing water to a quantity of brewing substance. The brewer includes a water source for providing water to the brewer. The water source may be in the form of a reservoir or pressurized waterline. A water supply line is provided ... 09/07/06 - 20060196362 - Device for the preparation of a coffee-based drink The invention relates to a device for the preparation of a coffee-based drink by extracting a dose of ground coffee contained in a capsule (8). Said device comprises a water reservoir (1), a pump (2), a heating body (15) and a water injection element (9) which are successively linked by ... 08/24/06 - 20060185521 - Coffee maker A coffee maker devices comprises a thermally insulated bottled that is threadably connected to a coffee grinder at it bottle surface. A press filter is adapter for insertion into the bottle such that coffee beans freshly ground in the grinder can be steeped with hot water in the bottle to ... 08/10/06 - 20060174772 - Assembly for creating milk froth and/or for heating milk An assembly for creating milk froth and/or for heating milk is disclosed. It comprises a foaming device and optionally a milk container and a valve assembly. The foaming device is provided with a steam supply channel, an air supply channel, a milk supply channel and a discharge opening. In order ... 08/10/06 - 20060174771 - Assembly for creating milk froth and for heating milk An assembly for creating milk froth and/or for heating milk is disclosed. It comprises a milk container, a foaming device and a valve assembly. The foaming device is provided with a steam supply channel, an air supply channel, a milk supply channel and a discharge opening. In order to be ... 08/10/06 - 20060174770 - Coffee outlet of domestic espresso coffee machines The coffee output of a domestic espresso coffee machine has a pump which impels pressurized hot water so that it passes through a dose of ground coffee deposited in a filter (1) accommodated in a housing (2), fitted in a filter holder (3) provided with one or more outlet pipes ... 08/03/06 - 20060169149 - Basket for holding coffee grounds in coffee brewing machine A configurable stationary basket for a single cup coffee maker having interchangeable parts for brewing beverages which permit the coffee drinker to vary the taste and strength of the brewed cup of coffee by exchanging parts in the stationary basket. ... 08/03/06 - 20060169148 - Apparatus for producing a beverage An apparatus is provided for producing a beverage from concentrate. A mixing chamber is included. A water tank and a concentrate container provide water and concentrate. A water conduit is horizontally oriented and is connected to the water tank to supply water from the water tank to the mixing chamber ... 07/27/06 - 20060162571 - Utensil support The invention relates to a portable heating system. The system includes a support including an annular structure and at least one support arm attached thereto, where the support is adapted to interface with a base. The support can be used to support cooking utensils such as frying pans, skillets, and ... 07/13/06 - 20060150823 - Substance holder with removable insert A substance holder and an insert for use in the substance holder. The insert elevates a brewing substance, filter or pod above a floor of the substance holder. The substance holder and insert allow water to infuse the brewing substance and allow beverage to drain through a portion of the ... 07/13/06 - 20060150822 - Method for making espresso and device for the like A method for making espresso and a device for the like that uses a tamping device to tamp the ground coffee, and a filter that mates with a filter holder loosely so that the filter is easily attached and detached from the filter holder. Therefore, the filter can be kept ... 07/13/06 - 20060150821 - Food preparation A food preparation device comprising: a first water chamber for holding a volume of water to be boiled thereby to produce boiled water; and a second water chamber arranged to receive said boiled water and to hold said boiled water prior to: (a) the reheating of said boiled water, thereby ... 07/06/06 - 20060144243 - Substance-extraction device and machine for producing drinks The invention relates to a device which is used to extract a substance in order to produce drinks, comprising a plurality of brewing chambers (7, 8), and a machine comprising one such device. According to the invention, the device comprises an interface (6) which is used to connect to a ... 06/29/06 - 20060137534 - Motorized and remote-controlled cabinet design of filter holder for pressurized espresso machines This invention pertains to a brewing head assembly of a coffee machine that enables easy insertion and removal of the filter as well as locking of the filter and the filter holder into the brewing head to form a water-tight seal under pressure. The filter holder can be inserted into ... 06/29/06 - 20060137533 - System for simultaneously brewing and dispensing multiple beverages from a single unitary structure A system for simultaneously brewing and dispensing multiple beverages from a single substantially unitary structure includes a rigid, thermally conductive substantially cylindrically dispensing container having internally fluid discreet compartments each, in horizontal cross-section, defining a polar segment of the cross-section of the container, each of the compartments including pouring spouts ... 06/29/06 - 20060137532 - Process and a device for preparing beverages from soluble products A method and a device are described for the preparation of a beverage from a soluble product 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 ... 06/22/06 - 20060130666 - Espresso coffee machine Espresso coffee machine comprising a reservoir for the water (20), a pump (21) for delivering the said water to a boiler (24), a hot water supply unit (2, 102, 122, 4, 304), and filter holder means (1, 301, 3, 103) for housing a portion of ground coffee (16), preferably pre-packaged, ... 06/22/06 - 20060130665 - Extraction module with linear closure for the pressurised preparation of a drink from a capsule The invention relates to an extraction module with linear closure for the pressurized preparation of a drink from a capsule, containing a substance for extraction, comprising means for extraction with a first extraction sub-assembly and a second mobile extraction sub-assembly closing against the first sub-assembly such as to form an ... 06/08/06 - 20060117960 - Brewing head for an espresso machine In a brewing head of an espresso machine including a pressure-tightly closable brewing compartment which comprises an inlet for hot water, a filling opening for fresh coffee powder and an outlet for freshly brewed espresso, a leached-out coffee powder cake (69) is lifted, after a brewing process, by means of ... 05/25/06 - 20060107841 - Beverage machine for preparing a hot beverage by brewing and extracting a substance received in a cartridge The beverage machine for preparing a hot beverage by brewing and extracting a substance received in a cartridge is provided with a brewing chamber comprising a lower brewing chamber portion and a closure element. The lower portion of the brewing chamber serves for positively receiving of the cartridge. On both ... 05/25/06 - 20060107840 - Method and device for forming a foam-head on a beverage A method for preparing a beverage which is suitable for human consumption, comprising the steps of: filling a glass or the like with a base liquid which is suitable for human consumption, and using a foam-dispensing foam-dispensing device has a foam liquid which is suitable assembly having an air pump ... 05/18/06 - 20060102011 - Coffee filter A coffee filter includes a filter bowl, a handle and a control valve, wherein the valve needle of the control valve is fitted below the valve opening of the filter bowl. The valve needle is sleeved with a return spring that exerts an upward force to the valve needle, so ... 05/18/06 - 20060102010 - Coffee brewer An improved coffee brewer and brewing method are provided for producing brewed coffee with improved flavor. The coffee brewer includes a brew basket having jet ports connected to a source of heated water and positioned to deliver hot water streams into the brew basket at a location beneath the level ... 05/18/06 - 20060102009 - Automatic tea maker An automatic tea maker comprises a cover body, a tube base, and a bottom base, wherein the cover body is covered on the tube base, which is eccentrically disposed on the bottom base. A partition is disposed on an interior of the tube base to partition an independent drainage area. ... 05/18/06 - 20060102008 - Apparatus for preparing coffee An apparatus for preparing coffee is provided in which a secure and efficient seal between a holder of a coffee pouch and a cover of the holder is established. A lid portion and a body portion are hingedly connected to form an access opening therebetween. A holder is mounted on ... 05/11/06 - 20060096464 - Device for producing a drink by infusion A device for producing beverages by infusion of a ground product, includes an infusion chamber capable of receiving the ground product and a hot water circuit passing through the infusion chamber. Characteristically, the device includes at least one additional infusion chamber placed in series with the first infusion chamber in ... 05/11/06 - 20060096463 - Fill tube liner Disclosed is an apparatus, method and kit for use with a beverage producing device. Included are a fitting and an insulating tube for insulating water being introduced into a heated water tank from heated water retained in the tank. Use of an insulating tube helps to reduce the heat transfer ... 05/04/06 - 20060090653 - Beverage maker having brewing chamber adapted to receive coffee pods or loose coffee A beverage maker is provided that allows a user to make a brewed beverage or dispense hot water. Various sealing and latching mechanisms are further provided for effectively sealing the brewing chamber under pressure. A mechanism is provided for reducing splashing when relatively short vessels are positioned beneath the brewing ... 05/04/06 - 20060090652 - Brewing arrangement for a coffee maker A brewing arrangement (1) is provided for a coffee maker with a brewing cylinder (2) with a vertical cylinder axis, which can be sealed by a lower piston (5) and an upper piston (4). According to the invention, the lower piston and the upper piston are coupled to each other ... 04/27/06 - 20060086256 - Device for preparing hot beverages A device for preparing hot beverages includes a water container (14), which is located on a first base plate (11), can be removed from said base plate and has a first heating device (37) for heating the water in the container, a filter unit (22) for receiving ground coffee or ... 04/20/06 - 20060081131 - Holder for a beverage container, for installation in a motor vehicle A holder for a beverage container, for installation in a motor vehicle has a receiver open to a top for insertion of a beverage container, guide unit, a support which is guided by the guide unit so as to be movable back and forth between a lowered position and a ... 04/13/06 - 20060075902 - Mechanically and hydrodynamically operated brewing unit The invention relates to a mechanically and hydrodynamically operated brewing unit (1) for automatic beverage vending machines, comprising a rotatable base (3) provided with a compartment (15) that acts as a brewing chamber, means to let water under pressure into said compartment, means to connect said compartment with the point ... 04/06/06 - 20060070528 - Method of preparing instant coffee containing aroma extract With respect to preference and flavor, freshly brewed coffee is superior to instant coffee. However, brewed coffee is inconvenient upon its preparation because coffee requires storage of the coffee beans and the roasting, grinding and extraction steps. Instant coffee is convenient in storage of coffee powder and brewing of coffee, ... 03/30/06 - 20060065128 - Structure of brewing chamber of coffee machine An improved structure of brewing chamber of a coffee machine is disclosed by setting an intercepting device in an extracting pipe of a traditional brewing chamber of a coffee machine and two draining through-holes into the bottom of the traditional brewing chamber. Due to the intercepting device, the extracted coffee ... 03/30/06 - 20060065127 - Liquid infusion pods containing insoluble materials Liquid infusion pods having a fluid distribution member situated in a top plane and a liquid permeable first filter member wherein the first filter member is sealed to the fluid distribution member forming a first interior chamber that comprises a liquid dispersible material, the fluid distribution member having at least ... 03/30/06 - 20060065126 - Coffee maker having a height adjustable collecting tray The coffee maker comprises a height adjustment assembly by means of which the height position of a collecting tray, adapted to receive one or two coffee cups to be filled with coffee beverage, is adjustable. The collecting tray is attached to a support member. The height adjustment assembly comprises at ... 03/23/06 - 20060060090 - Apparatus and method for brewing a beverage with a desired strength An apparatus and method for brewing coffee or a similar brewed beverage allows a consumer to select a desired strength, and then, a serving of the brewed beverage is promptly brewed and dispensed in response to that selection. Regardless of the selected strength, a constant volume of beverage results; in ... 02/23/06 - 20060037481 - Espresso machine and method of use thereof An espresso machine having a brew water tank and a heating block located within the brew water tank. The heating block is preferably made of a thermally conductive material such as copper and will preferably have a body and thermally conductive vertical members extending vertically from the body within the ... 02/09/06 - 20060027102 - Coffee brewer An improved coffee brewer and brewing method are provided for producing brewed coffee with improved flavor. The coffee brewer includes a brew basket having jet ports connected to a source of heated water and positioned to deliver hot water streams into the brew basket at a location beneath the level ... 02/02/06 - 20060021515 - Control center for a beverage brewer, including a visual indicator of the operational status of the brewer A brewer made in accordance with the present invention has a control center, including a selector switch for strength selection; a brew button to initiate brewing and dispensing of the beverage, and an on/off or power button. The selector switch and buttons are preferably mounted on a common tray that ... 02/02/06 - 20060021514 - Drawer and latching mechanism for positioning and securing a pod below the brew head of a beverage brewer A drawer and latching mechanism for a beverage brewer, and preferably, a brewer that utilizes a pod of coffee grounds or another beverage component, has a housing of the brewer including a pivotable cover and a drawer for retaining a pod of a beverage component below the brew head. In ... 01/26/06 - 20060016346 - Grind and brew coffee apparatus A grind and brew coffee making apparatus for providing freshly brewed coffee and having a number of features for easy cleaning, more efficient maintenance and improved safety. The coffee making apparatus has a housing assembly with an upper separable top cover, a grinding assembly with a removable grinding chamber and ... 01/26/06 - 20060016345 - Method and apparatus for preparing coffee drinks The invention relates to a method for making coffee-based drinks and to an arrangement in an apparatus for making coffee-based drinks. In this process, coffee is made by means of a so-called expresso method using hot water. High pressure and a short boiling time. According to the method, a strong ... 01/19/06 - 20060011066 - Loose coffee apparatus, system and method An infusion container for use with a brewer. The infusion container includes a body portion defining at least a portion of a cavity therein. At least a portion of the body being liquid permeable. The infusion container liquid permeable portion facilitates brewing a beverage by allowing water to pass through ... 01/05/06 - 20060000363 - System for dispensing metered volumes of heated water to the brew chamber of a single serve beverage brewer A system for dispensing a metered volume of heated water to the brew chamber of a single serve beverage dispenser. The system includes: a storage tank for containing a supply of unheated water, a dispensing tank, and a delivery line communicating with the brew chamber and with the dispensing tank ... 12/29/05 - 20050284303 - Portable brewing system A “closed/sealed” portable brewing system with a housing, a cover, and a filter, in which the housing has an opening with external threads having a first axis of rotation, the cover has internal threads with a second axis of rotation opposite from the first axis of rotation, and the filter ... 12/22/05 - 20050279217 - Coffee-maker A coffee-maker is disclosed. It comprises a lid (30) which closes an upper part (10) with an upper chamber. A rising pipe (14) extends into the upper chamber. This pipe has at least one lateral opening (15) in an upper end region. In order to avoid splashing of liquid coming ... 12/22/05 - 20050279216 - Coffee maker suitable for aircraft use A coffee maker assembly particularly suitable for aircraft use delivers hot coffee into a decanter that can be removed from the assembly to serve the coffee to passengers and crew inside an aircraft cabin. The assembly includes an electronically controlled solenoid valve that controls the delivery of water from a ... 12/22/05 - 20050279215 - Fluid delivery system for generating pressurized hot water pulses Apparatus for generating and delivering a pressurized hot water pulse to a brewing station comprises a water inlet adapted to close during delivering the pulse, an outlet for the pulse, a generator comprising a water heating chamber for receiving a amount of water via the inlet and for heating the ... 12/08/05 - 20050268789 - Apparatus for pressing coffee powder within the filter holder An apparatus for pressing coffee has a base and housing supporting a filtercup and a pressing cylinder. The pressing cylinder has a forked end engaging a cylindrical body and attached to a rocker arm. A counterweight is attached to an end of the rocker arm. The cylindrical body has a ... 12/01/05 - 20050263007 - Automatic cup type beverage vending machine An automatic cup type beverage vending machine which, even where the same kind of beverage are sold through a plurality of vending machines, prevents variations in the taste of the same kind of beverage from one machine to another is to be provided. Since it is so configured that beverage ... 11/24/05 - 20050257691 - Apparatus and method for brewing and dispensing coffee The apparatus includes a brewing vessel for the production of coffee. There is a holding vessel to which the coffee from the brewing vessel flows. The holding vessel lacks a heater so that the temperature of the coffee falls while it is in the holding tank. An urn receives coffee ... 11/17/05 - 20050252383 - Automatic coffee machine An automatic coffee machine (1) includes a sliding block (28) fixedly connected to a housing (2). A brewing unit (5) includes an upper and a lower locking element (7, 8) and a vertical tube section (4). The upper locking element (7) is alternately moved in a brewing position, a stand-by ... 11/17/05 - 20050252382 - All-in-one disposable container for making coffee, tea and other mixed beverages An all-in-one beverage container for providing a mixed beverage product. The container includes a cup for holding a liquid, and a percolating mechanism for holding a beverage mix at a predetermined location within the cup, the beverage mix being provided in a solid, granular, gel and/or packaged form. A filter ... 11/10/05 - 20050247205 - Single/multiple beverage machine Machine for brewing coffee or beverage having at lease one single-serving brewing module, and at least one multi-serving brewing module connected to a commonly shared pump, water reservoir, and boiler. A flow controller is connected to the boiler, pump, and water reservoir, and in one position, the flow controller is ... 11/10/05 - 20050247204 - Espresso coffeemaker with removable water reservoir The invention concerns an espresso coffeemaker having a removable water reservoir (4) connected to a main hydraulic circuit including a pump which sucks up water from the reservoir (4) and sends it into a heating unit and hence through the ground coffee contained in a filter-holder, said reservoir (4) being ... 11/03/05 - 20050241488 - Adjustable ascension pipe Adjustable riser pipe to be used for instance in a coffee maker with two containers sealingly arranged relative to and above one another, said two containers being flow-connected through the adjustable riser pipe in such a manner that liquid water can be caused to leave the closed lower container and ... 11/03/05 - 20050241487 - Heated substance reservoir baffle A heated water reservoir for use as a heated water dispenser, in conjunction with a beverage dispenser or for other uses. The heated water reservoir (5) includes a baffle (20) which communicates with an outlet port (7) positioned along the reservoir and an upper portion of the reservoir. In the ... 10/27/05 - 20050235834 - Device for producing beverage by infusion A device for the production of beverages such as coffee by infusion of a product contained in a tablet (2) includes an infusion chamber (1) adapted to receive a tablet (2) having two portions (3, 4) shaped to move toward or away from each other to close or open the ... 10/13/05 - 20050223903 - Coffee filter ring A coffee filter ring that comprises a retaining ring adapted to fit within the coffee filter paper in the coffee basket of a conventional automatic drip coffee maker. The ring is sized and shaped so that it can be placed on top of a second filter paper and holds the ... 10/06/05 - 20050217490 - Device for making coffee-cream for espresso coffee-machines A device for application to moka espresso coffee machines, for producing coffee-cream comprises, downstream of a filter (5) overlaying a coffee powder holding basket (2), a membrane (7) made of rubber or other elastomeric material including one or more holes (8) having a very small diameter and/or one or more ... 09/29/05 - 20050211102 - Beverage brewing system A beverage brewing system is adapted to have a brewing configuration, in which, a brewing chamber has a brewing substance therein, a bottle initially has a fluid therein, a lid is located over a cup, the bottle is removably attached to the lid and located over the lid, the brewing ... 09/29/05 - 20050211101 - Single serving silicone receptacle The present invention is directed to an improved receptacle for receipt of a single serving food product comprising, a body portion defining a single serving cavity formed substantially from a silicone rubber material. The body portion includes a substantially planar base portion having a rounded periphery. The base portion also ... 09/22/05 - 20050204926 - Apparatus in an infuser for a liquid food product The invention relates to an apparatus in an infuser for a liquid food product. The infuser is of the type which includes a pressure vessel (1) with an inlet (2) for the product located in its upper region and an outlet (6) for the product located in its lower region. ... 09/15/05 - 20050199130 - Portable coffee maker An apparatus (10) for preparing a hot beverage includes a housing (12) comprising a burner chamber (40) and a reservoir (20) for storing a volume of liquid. A burner (42) is disposed in the burner chamber (40). A heating coil (92) in fluid communication with the reservoir (20). The heating ... 09/15/05 - 20050199129 - Infusion beverage brewing system An infusion beverage brewing system includes a container and an infuser. The infuser is positioned in a liquid, such as hot water, and has an infusing chamber for containing infusible materials, such as tea leaves. A plunger includes a piston with a peripheral seal and flap valves. After a brewing ... 09/08/05 - 20050193892 - Apparatus, system and method for retaining beverage brewing substance Disclosed is a beverage brewer for brewing a beverage using a beverage brewing substance pod. The pod may include substances such as coffee for producing a desired brewed beverage. A pod holder, having at least one wall, defining a cavity in the pod holder for retaining the pod for brewing. ... 09/08/05 - 20050193891 - Espresso making apparatus and method of brewing espresso A new and improved espresso making apparatus and method of making espresso is disclosed in which a motor is utilized to move a piston to compress ground coffee in a pressure chamber a predetermined amount and wherein the amount of compression of the ground coffee is controlled by sensing a ... 09/01/05 - 20050188856 - Brewing device with time-since-brew indicator A freshness indicator for a coffee maker having a controller is adapted to initiate the brewing of a quantity of beverage upon receiving a brewing command signal. A timer is adapted to output the time since activation of the timer upon a timer start command signal, and a display is ... 09/01/05 - 20050188855 - Coffee and water dispenser A coffee and water dispenser, used to provide both drinking water and coffee is disclosed. The coffee and water dispenser has a water dispenser and a brewer attached to the water dispenser. The water dispenser has a main body that has a water dispensing region and a receiving space. The ... 08/25/05 - 20050183579 - Tea bag squeezer A tea bag squeezer is provided comprising pair of complementary opposing members, said members each being concave in shape and having a tab extending from one end thereof. The members are attached to each other by means of a flexible hinge disposed between the concave members and the tabs. A ... 08/25/05 - 20050183578 - System for dispensing short and long coffee beverages A beverage system for selectively delivering, in a same coffee extraction device, short coffee liquid extracts and long coffee liquid extracts comprising: cartridges containing ground coffee; a receiving device for receiving one cartridge at a time and pumping means or injecting water under pressure in the cartridge; means for opening ... 08/18/05 - 20050178273 - Liquid dispenser assembly for use with an appliance A liquid filtering and dispensing system can be formed as an integral unit and configured for placement within an appliance compartment. The system can have a manifold with a filter connection including inflow and outflow attachments for a filter cartridge, an inlet, at least one outlet forming a dispenser and ... 08/11/05 - 20050172821 - Locking device sustaining high pressure for coffee maker lid This invention provides a locking device sustaining high pressure in a coffee maker which comprises a brew head assembly which comprises: a slide assembly, a sealing assembly, and a pop-up and roll-back assembly, operatively linked to sustain pressure up to four (4) bars. Additionally, this invention provides a method for ... 08/11/05 - 20050172820 - Percolating machine for making beverages In a percolating machine for making beverages from a closed container containing a powder, a drawer, having a percolating member for supporting the container, is mounted to move, along a first horizontal axis and through a vertical beverage extraction device, between a loading position to load the container, and an ... 08/11/05 - 20050172819 - Spoon brewing apparatus This invention provides a simpler to use, brewing filter apparatus designed for measuring the required amount of coffee grounds or beverage mixes adapted to be mounted on a beverage- or coffee-making machine for brewing coffee grounds or beverages. Particularly, this invention relates to a filter apparatus for brewing coffee or ... 08/11/05 - 20050172818 - Apparatus for making espresso coffee An apparatus for making espresso coffee is described. The apparatus comprises a support frame (2) upon which an open-topped cylinder (3) is vertically mounted. A pot containing a quantity of ground coffee may be attached to the base of the cylinder, and the frame (2) and cylinder (3) provide sufficient ... 08/04/05 - 20050166764 - Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker A method comprises the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brewing machine; and discarding the disposable brew basket after the single ... 08/04/05 - 20050166763 - Liquid infusion pods containing insoluble materials A liquid infusion pod having a fluid distribution member and a liquid permeable first filter member. The filter member is sealed to the fluid distribution member forming a first interior chamber that contains a liquid dispersible material. The fluid distribution member has at least one injection nozzle protruding downward from ... 08/04/05 - 20050166762 - Microwave milk jug and method to boil milk or similar drinks in microwave jugs The invention consists of a microwave oven driven milk boiling device, which serves to boil natural milk, powdered milk, or similar beverages, or to make chocolate milk, cappuccino or coffee with powdered milk, or even to boil water, all under pressure. In addition, it is useful to serve directly to ... 07/28/05 - 20050160919 - Brewing device for a coffee maker The brewing device comprises a brewing chamber constituted by an upper and a lower brewing chamber portion. The lower brewing chamber portion includes a chamber for receiving the coffee powder portion, and the upper brewing chamber portion includes a closure element for closing the chamber in the lower brewing chamber ... 07/28/05 - 20050160918 - Apparatus for making brewed coffee and the like An apparatus for brewing ground, brewable foodstuffs having a water reservoir, a boiler, and a flow meter all connected in a common fluid path with a pump that produces a fluid pressure in the common fluid path. A pod holder capable of receiving a pod formed of filter material and ... 07/28/05 - 20050160917 - Apparatus and method for brewing a beverage with a desired strength An apparatus and method for brewing coffee or a similar brewed beverage allows a consumer to select a desired strength, and then, a serving of the brewed beverage is promptly brewed and dispensed in response to that selection. Regardless of the selected strength, a constant volume of beverage results; in ... 07/21/05 - 20050155494 - Apparatus and method for preparing coffee with a fine-bubble froth layer, in particular cappuccino An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, in particular cappuccino. The invention provides a beverage unit, which dispenses under pressure a beverage to be processed to a beverage processing path, through which, in use, the beverage flows to obtain the beverage with the ... 07/14/05 - 20050150389 - Piston for a beverage infusion automatic machine A piston (11) of an automatic machine for infusion of beverages, such as coffee and the like, the piston having a piston head (13a, 13b) divided into two parts connected together and axially movable relative to each other, an annular gasket (15) being housed between those parts and radially expanding ... 07/07/05 - 20050145112 - Top load coffee maker with front access water reservoir A top-loading coffeemaker comprises a housing having an open top and two covers pivotable between opened and closed positions. A filter basket can be inserted through a front portion of the open top to be supported above a carafe. A reservoir is located in a rear portion of the top-loading ... 06/30/05 - 20050139083 - Apparatus and method for preparing coffee with a fine-bubble froth layer, in particular cappuccino An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, such as coffee or cappuccino, provided with a beverage unit for dispensing a beverage under pressure, at least one nozzle to which the beverage is fed under pressure to generate a jet of the beverage, a ... 06/30/05 - 20050139082 - Apparatus and method for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer An apparatus for preparing a beverage fit for consumption with a fine-bubble froth layer, such as coffee or milk with a fine-bubble froth layer, provided with a beverage unit for dispensing under pressure a beverage to be processed, at least one nozzle, which is in fluid communication with the beverage ... 06/23/05 - 20050132892 - System and method for brewing beverages with an anti-splashover enhancement Systems and methods for brewing beverages in accordance with the present invention can adjust a degree of infusion in a brewed beverage. One such assembly comprises a brewing chamber adapted to hold a filter having an intake duct for receiving fluid for brewing. The intake duct includes one or more ... 06/23/05 - 20050132891 - Cabinet design of filter holder for pressurized coffee machines This invention provides a brewing head unit of a coffee machine for inserting and locking the filter and the filter holder into the brewing head of a coffee machine. The filter and the filter holder can be inserted into the coffee machine visually. This invention further provides a simpler and ... 06/16/05 - 20050126401 - System for dispensing metered volumes of heated water to the brew chamber of a single serve beverage brewer A system for dispensing a metered volume of heated water to the brew chamber of a single serve beverage dispenser. The system includes a storage tank for containing a supply of unheated water and a dispensing tank. A delivery line communicates with the brew chamber and with the dispensing tank ... 06/16/05 - 20050126400 - Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A ... 06/16/05 - 20050126399 - Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A ... 06/16/05 - 20050126398 - Device for infusions of coffee The device comprises a heat exchanger (1), an infusion mechanism (2) and a dosage carrying mechanism (3), all being coupled vertically and integrally in continuation from the other and defining a longitudinal axis (Y-Y). The dosage carrying mechanism (3) comprises a longitudinal movement mechanism provided with an arm drive (31), ... 06/09/05 - 20050120886 - Infusion tea maker An infusion tea maker is disclosed to include a jug, a brewing basket, which is supported inside the hug and has a top brewing chamber, a bottom air chamber, and a center guide tube vertically downwardly extended from the top infusion chamber through the bottom air chamber to the outside ... 06/09/05 - 20050120885 - Electric automatic-drip coffee maker with grinder This invention discloses an electric automatic-drip coffee maker with grinder, including a casing, an automatic coffee grinding device, a coffee basket assembly, a carafe for collecting coffee, a water reservoir, a heater for heating the cold water inside the water reservoir, and a water supply tube for supplying hot water ... 06/02/05 - 20050115414 - Brew-in-the-cup disposable beverage assembly A brew-in-the-cup disposable beverage assembly includes a cup and a beverage pouch containing a premeasured charge of beverage material. The pouch is packaged within an airtight bag to preserve the freshness of the beverage material until use. The beverage pouch rests on supporting structure extending inwardly from the cup sidewall ... 06/02/05 - 20050115413 - Coffee maker and microwave oven and method for controlling the same Coffee maker and microwave oven and method for controlling the same which can prevent electric components suffering from damage caused by overheating of a heater. The coffee maker and microwave oven includes an outfit room for mounting various electric parts on an inside thereof, a case at one side of ... 06/02/05 - 20050115412 - Coffee maker and microwave oven having the same Provided is a coffee maker having a structure for preventing water from leaking while a water storage container is unloaded, and a microwave oven having the same. The coffee maker includes: a water storage container storing water for extracting coffee and having a drainage hole formed at one sided portion ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |