Apparatus and methods for making beverages
US6158328A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/76
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and methods for making drinks such as cappuccino, latte, espresso, coffee or filtered water which comprise a cold water filter system for purifying water for either direct consumption or use in extracting flavor-containing materials like coffee, a hot water filter assembly located on the brew head for removing impurities originated from both water itself and the parts of the apparatus in contact with water, and/or an automatic milk frothier for frothing the milk. The cold water filter system comprises a removable water container having at its bottom a water flow passageway, a filter cartridge removably mounted in the water flow passageway, a containing chamber for receiving filtered water, and a valve in the water flow passageway for automatically closing the passageway when the container is removed from and opening the passageway when placed onto the chamber. The hot water filter assembly comprises a filter cartridge having a hot water inlet and an outlet, a water distribution chamber formed between the brew head and cartridge inlet and encircled by an elastomer sealing ring, and a fixture for removably receiving the cartridge and retaining the cartridge in position t…
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