Brew basket with overflow channel
US6571686B1 · kind B1 · utility
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50Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/0605
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A brew basket is provided that is dimensioned to be received within the brew basket support member of an associated brewing machine such as a coffee maker. The brew basket includes an anti-drip valve mounted within a lower cavity and to the lower surface of the bottom wall. The brew basket is provided with an overflow return for diverting brewing water from the brew basket to the brewing machine carafe or other beverage receptacle if the brewing water reaches a level presenting potential overflow from the brew basket.
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