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Machine for making hot tea

US4888466A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 1988
Grant dateDec 19, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/56
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A machine for making hot tea wherein a pressure-resistant container for the supply of water supports or embodies an insulating carrier for one or more thick film conductors. A riser, which can be caused to move up and down relative to the bottom wall of the container, serves to convey hot water into a steeping receptacle wherein the water comes in contact with tea leaves. The sealable outlet in the bottom of the steeping receptacle can discharge hot tea into a vessel resting on a warming plate. The warming plate is supported by a leg of the housing for the container and steeping receptacle and can be heated by a second heater having a carrier for one or more thick film conductors.

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