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Coffee maker with combination cover
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-12
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1982-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David B Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/04; A47J31/053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A BEVERAGE BREWING DEVICE COMPRISING A VESSEL FOR LIQUID TO BE INFUSED, SAID VESSEL HAVING A TOP OPENING FORMED THEREIN, AND A COVER ASSEMBLY DISPOSED IN SAID OPENING AND SERVING AS A BASKET FOR BREW-MAKING INGREDIENTS, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONTAINER HAVING AN IMPERFORATE TUBULAR WALL AND A WALL CLOSING THE UPPER END THEREOF, AND A REMOVABLE CLOSURE MEMBER DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID TUBULAR WALL FOR CLOSING THE LOWER END OF SAID TUBULAR WALL, THE VERTICAL EXTENT OF THE PERIPHERY OF SAID MEMBER BEING LESS THAN THE VERTICAL EXTENT OF SAID TUBULAR WALL, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER HAVING AN INLET FORMED THEREIN FOR ENTRY OF LIQUID INTO SAID ASSEMBLY, AND SAID ASSEMBLY HAVING OUTLET MEANS THEREIN FOR DISCHARGING INFUSED LIQUID THEREFROM; SAID CONTAINER BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE BREW-MAKING INGREDIENTS WHEN IN THE INVERTED POSITION, WITH SAID UPPER END LOWERMOST, AND SAID CONTAINER SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSING SAID TOP OPENING IN SAID VESSEL WHEN POSITIONED UPRIGHT THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A BEVERAGE BREWING DEVICE COMPRISING A VESSEL FOR LIQUID TO BE INFUSED, SAID VESSEL HAVING A TOP OPENING FORMED THEREIN, AND A COVER ASSEMBLY DISPOSED IN SAID OPENING AND SERVING AS A BASKET FOR BREW-MAKING INGREDIENTS, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONTAINER HAVING AN IMPERFORATE TUBULAR WALL AND A WALL CLOSING THE UPPER END THEREOF, AND A REMOVABLE CLOSURE MEMBER DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID TUBULAR WALL FOR CLOSING THE LOWER END OF SAID TUBULAR WALL, THE VERTICAL EXTENT OF THE PERIPHERY OF SAID MEMBER BEING LESS THAN THE VERTICAL EXTENT OF SAID TUBULAR WALL, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER HAVING AN INLET FORMED THEREIN FOR ENTRY OF LIQUID INTO SAID ASSEMBLY, AND SAID ASSEMBLY HAVING OUTLET MEANS THEREIN FOR DISCHARGING INFUSED LIQUID THEREFROM; SAID CONTAINER BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE BREW-MAKING INGREDIENTS WHEN IN THE INVERTED POSITION, WITH SAID UPPER END LOWERMOST, AND SAID CONTAINER SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSING SAID TOP OPENING IN SAID VESSEL WHEN POSITIONED UPRIGHT THEREIN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |