US3343478A
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Automatic coffee maker
Assignee: Charter Design and Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1966-06-23
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1986-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard P Hausam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/40; A47J31/402; A47J31/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
AN AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER INCLUDING: (A) COFFEE CONFINING BASKET FOR HOLDING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF GROUND COFFEE THEREIN; (B) A RESERVOIR UNIT FOR STORING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER; (C) MEANS FOR HEATING THE WATER IN SAID RESERVOIR; (D) A HOT WATER SUPPLY CONDUIT RECEIVING AND SIPHONING WATER FROM AN UPPERMOST PORTION OF SAID RESERVOIR AND DELIVERING THE SAME INTO SAID COFFEE CONFINING BASKET; (E) A SECOND WATER STORAGE TANK ARRANGED TO RECEIVE WATER FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF SUPPLY; (F) MEANS FOR DELIVERING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER FROM SAID SECOND TANK TO SAID RESERVOIR UNIT; AND, (G) SELECTIVE CONTROL MEANS CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER FROM THE SOURCE TO SAID SECOND TANK IN ONE POSITION AND FROM SAID SECOND TANK TO SAID RESERVOIR IN A SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
AN AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER INCLUDING: (A) COFFEE CONFINING BASKET FOR HOLDING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF GROUND COFFEE THEREIN; (B) A RESERVOIR UNIT FOR STORING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER; (C) MEANS FOR HEATING THE WATER IN SAID RESERVOIR; (D) A HOT WATER SUPPLY CONDUIT RECEIVING AND SIPHONING WATER FROM AN UPPERMOST PORTION OF SAID RESERVOIR AND DELIVERING THE SAME INTO SAID COFFEE CONFINING BASKET; (E) A SECOND WATER STORAGE TANK ARRANGED TO RECEIVE WATER FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF SUPPLY; (F) MEANS FOR DELIVERING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF WATER FROM SAID SECOND TANK TO SAID RESERVOIR UNIT; AND, (G) SELECTIVE CONTROL MEANS CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER FROM THE SOURCE TO SAID SECOND TANK IN ONE POSITION AND FROM SAID SECOND TANK TO SAID RESERVOIR IN A SECOND POSITION.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |