Coffee maker with computerized steeping control
US6135010A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/5253
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A computer controlled coffee steeping machine which extracts a minimum of undesirable acids and a maximum of desirable flavorings by steeping the grinds at a low temperature for a long time. The computer is programmed to maintain the lowest water temperature possible for producing a full flavored coffee within a time period selected by the user. At the end of the steeping period, the computer triggers the release of a spring propelled filter basket which lifts the grinds out of the liquid. Finally the coffee is automatically heated to drinking temperature.
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