Automated machine and method for producing multiple cups of coffee
US10143331B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/5255
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A coffee maker efficiently automates the process of pour-over coffee brewing by employing a computer system that controls how and when hot water is dispensed into a coffee filter. The computer system controls a mechanism that pulls a nozzle back and forth along a linear track, and rotates the linear track. A user generally puts a coffee filter in place and then pushes a button on the computer system once to allow the system to wet the coffee filter. Then the user could put coffee grounds into the coffee filter and push the button again to allow the system to lightly wet the surface of the coffee grounds. The user could then place the coffee cup underneath the filter and push the button a third time to allow coffee to be slowly brewed as spirals of hot water are dispensed on the coffee grounds.
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