Grounds disposal device
US5611261A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/40
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A spent beverage brewing substance disposal device for use with a beverage brewing apparatus. The disposal device is connected to the beverage brewing apparatus for receiving a slurry of spent beverage brewing substance and liquid. The disposal device includes a housing having a delivery port communicating with a drain conduit of the beverage brewing apparatus for receiving the slurry therethrough. A foraminous structure is retained in the housing and positioned for receiving the slurry. The foraminous structure allows a liquid portion to drain therethrough while retaining the solid or particulate matter of the slurry. A pressurizing apparatus is coupled to the housing of the disposal device so as to pressurize the interior chamber defined by the housing to expedite the separation of the liquid portion from the solid portion. Liquid which is drained from the slurry passes through the foraminous structure and into a drain. The housing is removable from the drain so as to facilitate easy emptying of the drained portion of the spent beverage brewing substance. Seals are provided between a cover of the housing and the housing and drain so as to seal the housing against increased intern…
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