Tea steeper for coffeemaker
US6283013A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/0636
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention relates to a tea steeper that enables an automatic drip coffeemaker to brew tea as well as coffee. The tea steeper comprises a cylindrical body having perforated side walls, a perforated bottom wall, and an open top surrounded by a support rim. A pair of upwardly extending finger grips are provided to enable one to easily grasp the tea steeper. In use, the support rim rests atop the spout of a carafe for suspending the tea steeper within the carafe. The carafe may also contain a pivotal lid which closes over the spout but does not engage the support rim or finger grip portions of the tea steeper resting atop the spout.
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