Microwave brewing apparatus and method
US4908222A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S99/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage brewing apparatus and method using microwave energy is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pressurizable water reservoir and a filter chamber disposed below the reservoir. The reservoir is provided with pressure overflow means which, in operation, prevents water in the reservoir from overflowing into the filter chamber until vapor pressure is built up in the reservoir due to the influx of microwave energy so as to force the heated water to overflow into the filter chamber to mix with an infusible material, e.g. ground coffee to make a beverage.
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