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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47J31/04—Coffee-making apparatus with rising pipes
- A47J31/057—Coffee-making apparatus with rising pipes with water container separated from beverage container, the hot water passing the filter only once i.e. classical type of drip coffee makers
- A47J31/0573—Coffee-making apparatus with rising pipes with water container separated from beverage container, the hot water passing the filter only once i.e. classical type of drip coffee makers with flow through heaters
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
- A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
- A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
- A47J31/3604—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means with a mechanism arranged to move the brewing chamber between loading, infusing and ejecting stations
- A47J31/3623—Cartridges being employed
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- This invention relates to brewing apparatus and more particularly to brewing apparatus having a prepackage unbrewed drink ingredients.
- Brewing apparatus typically include a prepackage set of ingredients (coffee, tea, etc.) that are placed in a brewing basket or bin which is a component of the brewing apparatus.
- the maker adds water to the brewing apparatus in a chamber that is designed to heat the water and cause the heated water to flow over the prepackaged ingredients.
- the process of preparing the brewed drink consists of 1. opening the brewing bin, 2. inserting a filter or a prepackaged mix, 2a. measuring the ingredients for the brew if not prepackaged, 3. adding a measured amount of water, 4. close the brewing bin, 5. place the carafe on the apparatus in a position to collect the brewed beverage, and turn on the brewing apparatus.
- Ground coffee is typically sold by the pound in resealable cans and bags.
- the can or bag of coffee is typically vacuum-sealed and after opening oxygen begins to affect the quality of the coffee grounds.
- the freshest cup of coffee produced is after the coffee container is first open and the quality deteriorates thereafter.
- brew ingredients and water are pre-measured and sealed in a cartridge.
- the water and brew ingredients are sealed in separate compartments of the cartridge.
- a housing with a heating unit In one aspect of the present invention, brew ingredients and water are pre-measured and sealed in a cartridge.
- the brewing chamber has a shape complementary to at least a portion of the cartridge.
- the cartridge has a cap or cover portion adapted to seal against a rim portion of the housing.
- a valve assembly is installed in a lower portion of the housing to pierce the water compartment and control the flow of water over the heating unit.
- a second piercing element is positioned to pierce the brew ingredients compartment to permit the passage of heated water to flow from the heating unit to the brew ingredients compartment.
- a third piercing element is positioned to pierce the brew ingredients chamber to direct the flow of a brewed beverage from the brew ingredients chamber to a drinking vessel.
- the housing has a sensor positioned to initiate the brewing process when the cartridge is firmly and properly installed on the housing.
- a separate water cartridge and separate brew ingredients cartridge can be utilized to permit the user to combine any of the brew ingredients with any water cartridge or to heat water only.
- FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a cartridge portion of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a view taken along line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1
- FIG. 3 is an elevational view of a housing portion of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a view of the cartridge portion being placed in the housing portion.
- FIGS. 1, 2, and 4 a disposable cartridge 10 having a cover portion 11 and a water chamber 12 .
- a brew chamber 13 is formed in the cover portion 11 above the water chamber 12 .
- the water chamber 12 is sealed from direct contact with the brew chamber 13
- the water chamber 12 preferably contains filtered and/or purified water if desired.
- the brew chamber 13 contains the ingredients for the beverage to be brewed, such as coffee grounds for example.
- the brew chamber 13 is foil sealed 15 as a top cover.
- the cover portion 11 has a rim 16 , FIG. 2, on which are formed two ears 17 , 18 .
- the cover also includes an inlet passage 19 and an outlet passage 20 , both of which are covered or closed by foil seals 21 and 22 .
- the foil seal 21 and 22 respectively prevents undetected tampering with the ingredients in the brew chamber 13 .
- the inlet passage 19 directs liquid to the brew chamber 13 and the outlet passage 20 directs a brewed beverage from the brew chamber 13
- a filter screen 23 prevents non-liquid contents of the brew from flowing into the egress passage 20 .
- the ingress passage 19 permits substantial unrestricted flow of liquid into the brew chamber 13 .
- another filter screen 23 can cover a portion of the inlet passage 19 to prohibit non-liquid foreign matter from entering the brew chamber 13 .
- a housing 25 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 includes a base 26 , an electronic heating element 27 , a piercing valve 28 , a first passage or tube 29 , a second passage or tube 31 , and a vessel support 32 on which a vessel such as cup 34 is placed to receive the brewed beverage.
- the base 26 has a cavity 33 that is complementary in shape to the water chamber 12 and an upper receptacle 35 adapted to receive the cover portion 11 .
- the passage 29 has a piercing end 37 extending into the upper receptacle 35 .
- the passage 31 also has a piercing end 38 extending into the upper receptacle 35 .
- a pair of annular seals 39 , 41 surround the ends of respective passages 29 , 31 at their juncture with the upper receptacle 35 .
- the passage 29 has an end 36 disposed adjacent the heating element 27 in a collecting and heating chamber 42 .
- the passage 31 has an outer end 44 that extends over the vessel support 32 and the cup 34 .
- a micro-switch or sensor 45 is secured in the housing 25 adjacent the outer extreme of the upper receptacle 35 in one of two recesses 47 , 48 which are adapted to receive the ears 17 , 18 . If two filter screens 23 are installed, the orientation of the cartridge 10 in the housing 25 is not critical. However, if the cartridge 10 is designed to be installed in a preferred position, the ears 17 , 18 will have distinctive shapes to fit in respective recesses 47 , 48 .
- the cartridge 10 , the cavity 33 and the upper receptacle 35 are substantially symmetrical about their respective longitudinal axes.
- the base housing 25 is connected with an appropriate electrical connection in a conventional manner.
- the cartridge 10 is inserted into the into the cavity 33 .
- the piercing valve 28 will pierce the lower surface of the water container 12
- the piercing 37 , 38 will pierce the foil seals 21 , 22 and the ear 17 will engage the micro-switch 45 .
- the heater 27 will be energized and water from the water container 12 will enter the heating chamber 42 .
- the heated water will flow upward through the tube 29 and into the brew chamber 13 where the beverage will be brewed as the water passes to the tube 31 and into the cup 34 .
- the brew ingredients in the brew chamber 13 are prevented from entering the tube 31 by the filter screen 23 .
- the heating element 27 is de-energized by any conventional sensing circuit and the cup 34 can be remover from the support 32 .
- the conventional electronic circuitry will illuminate a brewing indicator light 51 and simultaneously activate the electronic water-heating unit 27 .
- Water will exit the water container 12 under the influence of the force of gravity and enter the water heater unit 27 .
- the water will be heated and channeled up the tube 29 .
- the hot water passes by the punctured foil 21 then through the screen 23 and into the brew chamber 13 .
- the brew ingredients i.e. coffee grounds
- flavor the hot water The brewed liquid passes through the other filter screen 23 to retain coffee grounds in coffee chamber 13 , and exits through tube 31 into cup 34
- the cartridge 10 is preferably formed of disposable material such as paper, cloth, plastics, or any material adapted for disposability and recycle ability.
- disposable material such as paper, cloth, plastics, or any material adapted for disposability and recycle ability.
- the embodiment described above is for the purpose of illustrating the invention, it should be understood that the form of the components can be different shapes and the overall size is relative to the amount of brewed beverage offered to be pre-packaged.
- the housing can be formed with multiple cavities and heating units to accommodate two or more cartridges at one time.
- the water container 12 of the cartridge 10 is shown as a cylindrical body with a hemispherical end, other shapes can be employed.
- the primary concern is that the water container 12 and the cavity 33 have substantially complementary shapes or configurations. Thus both may be rectangular, trapezoidal or other geometric configuration.
- the cartridge 10 can be formed separately and combined to provide the cartridge 10 .
- the user can have a flavored liquid that can be combined with any brew ingredients.
- lemon flavored water can be combined with green tea to make lemon flavored tea
- apple cider can be combined with various spices to brew hot apple cider.
- the water container can also, for example, contain pure water, designer water, or distilled water.
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- This invention relates to brewing apparatus and more particularly to brewing apparatus having a prepackage unbrewed drink ingredients.
- Brewing apparatus typically include a prepackage set of ingredients (coffee, tea, etc.) that are placed in a brewing basket or bin which is a component of the brewing apparatus. The maker adds water to the brewing apparatus in a chamber that is designed to heat the water and cause the heated water to flow over the prepackaged ingredients. The process of preparing the brewed drink consists of 1. opening the brewing bin, 2. inserting a filter or a prepackaged mix, 2a. measuring the ingredients for the brew if not prepackaged, 3. adding a measured amount of water, 4. close the brewing bin, 5. place the carafe on the apparatus in a position to collect the brewed beverage, and turn on the brewing apparatus.
- To accomplish this process many different designs of coffee makers have been proposed. All require the above process to make household type coffee. All of the prior art devices have an on board water tank, brew bin and require a filter. Filling the water tank has vulnerability for spillage. Filling the brew bin with coffee grounds allows the possibility to spill grounds outside the filter either on the counter, floor, or between the filter and the inner wall of the brew bin which introduces coffee grounds into the finished product.
- Two ingredients water and coffee grounds influence the quality and consistency of a cup of coffee. Tap water is usually used for consumer coffee making. Tap water flavor varies depending on the treatment of the water and the region. Using the exact volume of water to a constant measurement of coffee is the only way to assure a consistent cup of coffee still vulnerable to the quality of the water and coffee.
- Ground coffee is typically sold by the pound in resealable cans and bags. The can or bag of coffee is typically vacuum-sealed and after opening oxygen begins to affect the quality of the coffee grounds. The freshest cup of coffee produced is after the coffee container is first open and the quality deteriorates thereafter.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved beverage brewing apparatus and method.
- In one aspect of the present invention, brew ingredients and water are pre-measured and sealed in a cartridge. In another aspect of the present invention, the water and brew ingredients are sealed in separate compartments of the cartridge. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a housing with a heating unit.
- In still another aspect of the present invention, the brewing chamber has a shape complementary to at least a portion of the cartridge. In yet still another aspect of the present invention, the cartridge has a cap or cover portion adapted to seal against a rim portion of the housing. In a further aspect of the present invention, a valve assembly is installed in a lower portion of the housing to pierce the water compartment and control the flow of water over the heating unit.
- In a yet further aspect of the present invention, a second piercing element is positioned to pierce the brew ingredients compartment to permit the passage of heated water to flow from the heating unit to the brew ingredients compartment. In a still further aspect of the present invention, a third piercing element is positioned to pierce the brew ingredients chamber to direct the flow of a brewed beverage from the brew ingredients chamber to a drinking vessel. In a yet still further aspect of the present invention, the housing has a sensor positioned to initiate the brewing process when the cartridge is firmly and properly installed on the housing.
- In a still further aspect of the present invention, a separate water cartridge and separate brew ingredients cartridge can be utilized to permit the user to combine any of the brew ingredients with any water cartridge or to heat water only.
- In accordance with the object and aspects, the present invention:
- Provides a prepackaged cartridge of water and brew ingredients,
- Provides a housing in which to secure the prepackaged cartridge,
- Provides a fresh brewed beverage.
- FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a cartridge portion of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a view taken along line2-2 of FIG. 1
- FIG. 3 is an elevational view of a housing portion of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a view of the cartridge portion being placed in the housing portion.
- Referring to the drawings wherein like characters represent the same or corresponding components throughout the several views there is seen in FIGS. 1, 2, and4 a
disposable cartridge 10 having acover portion 11 and awater chamber 12. Abrew chamber 13 is formed in thecover portion 11 above thewater chamber 12. Thewater chamber 12 is sealed from direct contact with thebrew chamber 13 Thewater chamber 12 preferably contains filtered and/or purified water if desired. Thebrew chamber 13 contains the ingredients for the beverage to be brewed, such as coffee grounds for example. Thebrew chamber 13 is foil sealed 15 as a top cover. - The
cover portion 11 has a rim 16, FIG. 2, on which are formed twoears inlet passage 19 and anoutlet passage 20, both of which are covered or closed byfoil seals foil seal brew chamber 13. Theinlet passage 19 directs liquid to thebrew chamber 13 and theoutlet passage 20 directs a brewed beverage from thebrew chamber 13 - A
filter screen 23 prevents non-liquid contents of the brew from flowing into theegress passage 20. Theingress passage 19 permits substantial unrestricted flow of liquid into thebrew chamber 13. If desired anotherfilter screen 23 can cover a portion of theinlet passage 19 to prohibit non-liquid foreign matter from entering thebrew chamber 13. - A
housing 25, shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 includes abase 26, anelectronic heating element 27, apiercing valve 28, a first passage ortube 29, a second passage ortube 31, and avessel support 32 on which a vessel such ascup 34 is placed to receive the brewed beverage. Thebase 26 has acavity 33 that is complementary in shape to thewater chamber 12 and anupper receptacle 35 adapted to receive thecover portion 11. Thepassage 29 has apiercing end 37 extending into theupper receptacle 35. Thepassage 31 also has apiercing end 38 extending into theupper receptacle 35. A pair ofannular seals respective passages upper receptacle 35. - The
passage 29 has anend 36 disposed adjacent theheating element 27 in a collecting andheating chamber 42. Thepassage 31 has anouter end 44 that extends over thevessel support 32 and thecup 34. A micro-switch orsensor 45 is secured in thehousing 25 adjacent the outer extreme of theupper receptacle 35 in one of tworecesses 47, 48 which are adapted to receive theears filter screens 23 are installed, the orientation of thecartridge 10 in thehousing 25 is not critical. However, if thecartridge 10 is designed to be installed in a preferred position, theears respective recesses 47, 48. Thecartridge 10, thecavity 33 and theupper receptacle 35 are substantially symmetrical about their respective longitudinal axes. - With reference to FIG. 3, the
base housing 25 is connected with an appropriate electrical connection in a conventional manner. Thecartridge 10 is inserted into the into thecavity 33. When thecartridge 10 is fully inserted, the piercingvalve 28 will pierce the lower surface of thewater container 12, the piercing 37, 38 will pierce the foil seals 21,22 and theear 17 will engage themicro-switch 45. Theheater 27 will be energized and water from thewater container 12 will enter theheating chamber 42. The heated water will flow upward through thetube 29 and into thebrew chamber 13 where the beverage will be brewed as the water passes to thetube 31 and into thecup 34. The brew ingredients in thebrew chamber 13 are prevented from entering thetube 31 by thefilter screen 23. When theheating chamber 42 is empty, theheating element 27 is de-energized by any conventional sensing circuit and thecup 34 can be remover from thesupport 32. - The conventional electronic circuitry, not shown, will illuminate a
brewing indicator light 51 and simultaneously activate the electronic water-heating unit 27. Water will exit thewater container 12 under the influence of the force of gravity and enter thewater heater unit 27. The water will be heated and channeled up thetube 29. The hot water passes by the puncturedfoil 21 then through thescreen 23 and into thebrew chamber 13. The brew ingredients (i.e. coffee grounds) flavor the hot water. The brewed liquid passes through theother filter screen 23 to retain coffee grounds incoffee chamber 13, and exits throughtube 31 intocup 34 - The
cartridge 10 is preferably formed of disposable material such as paper, cloth, plastics, or any material adapted for disposability and recycle ability. The embodiment described above is for the purpose of illustrating the invention, it should be understood that the form of the components can be different shapes and the overall size is relative to the amount of brewed beverage offered to be pre-packaged. If desired, the housing can be formed with multiple cavities and heating units to accommodate two or more cartridges at one time. While thewater container 12 of thecartridge 10 is shown as a cylindrical body with a hemispherical end, other shapes can be employed. The primary concern is that thewater container 12 and thecavity 33 have substantially complementary shapes or configurations. Thus both may be rectangular, trapezoidal or other geometric configuration. Also, while the preferred embodiment describes thecartridge 10 as having both a water container and a brew chamber, these elements can be formed separately and combined to provide thecartridge 10. This permits the user to combine any water container with any brew ingredients or to simply heat the water alone. By employing separate liquid and ingredients chambers, the user can have a flavored liquid that can be combined with any brew ingredients. For example, lemon flavored water can be combined with green tea to make lemon flavored tea, or apple cider can be combined with various spices to brew hot apple cider. The water container can also, for example, contain pure water, designer water, or distilled water.
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