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Brewed beverage maker

US7997187B2 · kind B2 · utility

22Cited by
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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 2008
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/58
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A beverage maker including a housing, a roll top lid, a brew chamber, a removable fresh water reservoir, and a reversible, storable stand is provided. The roll top lid rotates selectively permit access to the brew chamber, which is enclosed by the housing. In the open position, the roll top lid is substantially concealed within the housing. The fresh water reservoir is located beneath the brew chamber, and the reservoir includes an optional, selectively removable lid with an integrated water level gauge. The stand is stored within the housing beneath the fresh water reservoir. The stand supports a brewed beverage receptacle on a step. In use, the beverage maker dispenses coffee to a brewed beverage receptacle, such as a travel mug, coffee cup or the like.

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