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Beverage maker having brewing chamber adapted to receive coffee pods or loose coffee

US7677158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 3, 2005
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/5255
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A beverage maker is provided that allows a user to make a brewed beverage or dispense hot water. Various sealing and latching mechanisms are further provided for effectively sealing the brewing chamber under pressure. A mechanism is provided for reducing splashing when relatively short vessels are positioned beneath the brewing chamber.

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