Controllable brewer
US8998176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/32
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, and methods of use for producing beverages. The apparatus includes components and methods for facilitating beverage production applying water or other liquid in combination with a brewing substance and controlled aeration and pressurization of a mixing vessel or column. The aeration of the water and brewing substance can be accomplished with a vacuum system, a positive pressurization system, and a combination of such systems. The apparatus, systems, and methods can be used with a variety of beverage making devices such as a device which might be used to controllably produce volumes of beverage to a reservoir. The methods include controllable aeration and pressurization of the vessel for brewing which may include controlling extraction time, steep time, active controllable agitation of the brewing substance, as well as other brewing characteristics, features, and actions.
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