Apparatuses, systems, and methods for brewing a beverage
US11779150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/244
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for brewing a desired portion of a beverage, such as a single-cup portion of coffee, are provided. The system can include one or more hopper assemblies configured to provide a controlled dose of beverage material to a brew chamber. The system can also include a water input system configured to wet the ground beverage material as the grinds enter the brew chamber and substantially prevent steam from reaching grinder components of the system. Further, the system can include an automatic cleaning mechanism such that a user does not need to manually clean components of a brewing machine between brew cycles.
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