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Kitchen appliance for preparing a beverage and method of operating same

US9795245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24References

12Claims

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Assignee

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. · US

Inventors

Patrick T. Mulvaney · Richmond, US
Adam Hanes · Glen Allen, US
Willilam D Starr · Richmond, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 30, 2013
Grant date	Oct 24, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 13, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47J31/462
WIPO fieldFood chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A kitchen appliance includes a first reservoir for receiving a liquid to be used for preparing a beverage and a hot water generator (‘HWG’) which has an inlet end, an outlet end and a passageway therebetween. The inlet end of the HWG is connected to the first reservoir. Liquid from the first reservoir flows into the HWG through the inlet end. A second reservoir is connected to the outlet end of the HWG. The second reservoir includes a discharge port. A fluid path connects the first and second reservoirs and bypasses the HWG. The kitchen appliance is operable for both pressurized brew/heat cycles and un-pressurized brew/heat cycles.

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