Apparatus, systems, and methods for brewing a beverage
US10314426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J42/38
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for brewing a desired portion of a beverage, such as a single-cup portion of coffee, is provided. The system may have more than one brew module. The system allows a user to quickly and easily brew a variety of types of single-cup portions of a beverage. In some embodiments, the system may brew a single-cup portion of coffee in a relatively short period of time based on a combination of certain parameters. The system may include an automatic cleaning mechanism such that a user does not need to manually clean components of a brewing machine between brew cycles. The system may also include apparatus configured to substantially prevent steam from reaching grinder components of the system. The system may also include apparatus configured to provide a precise dose of material based on, for example, volume of the material. Methods and apparatus for brewing a beverage are also disclosed.
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