US3853043A
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Beverage maker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-26
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A beverage maker providing superimposed chambers for brewing, for distributing hot water, and as a reservoir of hot water; selective discharge orifices at the bottom of the reservoir regulate the flow of hot water from the reservoir into the distributor; multiple nozzles in the bottom of the distributor and a cloth distribute the hot water from the distributor to the brewer; and a screen in the brewer holds the coffee suspended above the floor for contact with the hot water and discharge from the bottom of the brewer into a cup.
Inventors
- 👤 N Stavropoulos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A beverage maker comprising: a. a brewing chamber, b. a conical floor in the brewing chamber, c. a discharge port in the floor, d. a generally flat support screen disposed across the brewing chamber in spaced relation to the conical floor, e. a distributor chamber superposed on the brewing chamber, f. a generally flat floor in the distributor chamber, g. a plurality of generally tubular nozzles defining projecting spouts on the bottom floor of the distributor chamber communicating from the interior of the distributor chamber to the interior of the brewing chamber, whereby liquid in the distributor chamber is uniformly and completely discharged from the distributor chamber, h. a sheet capable of penetration by liquid, attached to the floor of the distribution chamber over the top of the nozzles, i. lines on the sheet defining separate liquid distribution areas for each nozzle, j. a liquid reservoir superposed on the distribution chamber, k. a discharge port in the bottom of the reservoir, l. a selector plate rotatably attached to the bottom of the reservoir, m. radial arms on the selector plate, n. the arms affirmatively engageable with the distribution chamber, o. a plurality of holes of graduated size in the selector plate, p. the hoLes in the selector plate positioned for successive registrations with the discharge port in the floor of the brewing chamber, q. the selector plate rotatable with the distributor to successively bring a preselected hole in the selector plate into registration with the discharge port.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
A beverage maker comprising: a. a brewing chamber, b. a conical floor in the brewing chamber, c. a discharge port in the floor, d. a generally flat support screen disposed across the brewing chamber in spaced relation to the conical floor, e. a distributor chamber superposed on the brewing chamber, f. a generally flat floor in the distributor chamber, g. a plurality of generally tubular nozzles defining projecting spouts on the bottom floor of the distributor chamber communicating from the interior of the distributor chamber to the interior of the brewing chamber, whereby liquid in the distributor chamber is uniformly and completely discharged from the distributor chamber, h. a sheet capable of penetration by liquid, attached to the floor of the distribution chamber over the top of the nozzles, i. lines on the sheet defining separate liquid distribution areas for each nozzle, j. a liquid reservoir superposed on the distribution chamber, k. a discharge port in the bottom of the reservoir, l. a selector plate rotatably attached to the bottom of the reservoir, m. radial arms on the selector plate, n. the arms affirmatively engageable with the distribution chamber, o. a plurality of holes of graduated size in the selector plate, p. the hoLes in the selector plate positioned for successive registrations with the discharge port in the floor of the brewing chamber, q. the selector plate rotatable with the distributor to successively bring a preselected hole in the selector plate into registration with the discharge port.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |