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Drip filter coffee maker

US9032866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

10Claims

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Assignee

Breville Pty Limited · AU

Inventors

Gerard Andrew White · Sydney, AU
Daniel Serra · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 8, 2012
Grant date	May 19, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 7, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01F23/74
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed in this specification is a drip filter coffee maker that includes features to improve the taste of the brewed coffee and to enhance to ease of use. In one embodiment, an integral plate burr grinder sends coffee ground down a coffee chute that feeds the filter cone. A chute door at the end of the coffee chute prevents vapors or condensation from entering the coffee chute. In another embodiment, the eject tray that carries the filter cone may be coupled with a dampened spring biasing mechanism which moderates the eject motion. Further, a pivot float may be provided within the carafe so that the user may read the carafe fill level easily.

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