Brewer filter support
US6250209A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D29/23
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A beverage brewing filter structure used to retain a brewing filter and a beverage brewing substance. The structure is designed to create a consistent bed depth and a plurality of wicking points in order to give a more even extraction of the beverage brewing substance and a better taste profile over other standard filter structures. The structure is generally a frame including a base, and a wall extending from the base to a top rim, thus defining a generally annular mouth. The frame defines open spaces therein. The wall is made up of a plurality of ribs, each of which has a first angled portion that extends from the base and a second angled portion that extends from the first angled portion to the top rim. The first angled portion of the ribs defines a smaller angle relative to the base than the second angled portion. The ribs of the wall extend radially inwardly to define a base which is positioned in a plane and has a plurality of gaps therethrough. Each rib conjoins to another rib at a center portion of the base to provide a plurality of wicking points. The ribs of the base are supported by a bottom rim which is generally annular. The general novelties of the present invention c…
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