Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer
US7347138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3676
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A lid is supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to the open top when the receptacle is in the open position, and a lowered position closing the open top when the receptacle is in the brew position. The receptacle is linked to the lid such that the receptacle is pivoted between the brew and open positions in response to movement of the lid between the lowered and raised positions.
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