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Apparatus for filling and emptying a brewing chamber

US7600466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2006
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/3676
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for filling and emptying a brewing chamber (19) comprises a brewing chamber (19) which is open on one side and in which is arranged a displaceable base (12) which can be moved in relation to an opening of the brewing chamber (19) for emptying purposes. The brewing chamber (19) can be pivoted together with the base (12) such that the opening can be filled from above with portion packs. The apparatus according to the invention and the process provide for easy handling by way of preferably just one actuating element (17) for the purpose of initiating the necessary movements.

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