US4256030A
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Device for making coffee or the like
Assignee: Koninklijke Fabriek Inventum BV
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Filing: 1979-02-07
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A multiple unit device for making coffee or the like is especially well adapted for use on aircraft and comprises a cradle, a substructure mounted on the cradle, a holder for receiving a container of coffee or the like and disposed on the substructure, a boiler unit disposed behind the holder, a control unit, and means for perforating the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan DE Bruin
- 👤 Joseph H. Klomp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/005; A47J31/06; A47J31/0642
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, and said substructure being provided with locking means for securing said substructure to said cradle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, and said substructure being provided with locking means for securing said substructure to said cradle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said substructure is formed of integral polyurethane foam having self-quenching properties.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said holder is formed of integral polyurethane foam having self-quenching properties.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said compartment comprises an open front side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said compartment is provided with means for fastening said perforation unit thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a water supply duct communicates with the bottom of said boiler, wherein a housing communicates with the interior of said boiler and wherein a float is disposed in said housing and is responsive to water flowing into said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a duct communicates with said boiler and wherein a pressure discharge valve is in communication with said duct and is arranged in said compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein an outlet duct communicates with said boiler, wherein a reciprocatory perforation member is connected to said outlet duct and wherein a restriction disc is associated with said outlet duct and has a restricted passage for limiting the flow rate of water through said outlet duct.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein means is provided for passing a given quantity of water through said perforation unit when said perforation unit is withdrawn from the top of said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said container is provided with upwardly extending perforation members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein a magnet valve controls the communication between said boiler and said outlet duct.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said cradle comprising a profile, a groove being provided on the bottom side of said substructure, said profile being disposed in said groove, and said cradle and said substructure being provided with centering pins.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said cradle comprising a profile, a groove being provided on the bottom side of said substructure, said profile being disposed in said groove, and said cradle and said substructure being provided with centering pins.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, and a sensing member being displaceable substantially vertically between a lower position preventing lateral displacement of said holder and an upper position allowing removal of said holder.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, and a sensing member being displaceable substantially vertically between a lower position preventing lateral displacement of said holder and an upper position allowing removal of said holder.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said sensing member is arranged rearwardly of said compartment, a pivotable handle is disposed on the front of said compartment, and said sensing member is coupled with said pivotable handle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 13 wherein a lid is disposed on said holder and comprises an opening for admitting the brewed coffee or the like and an opening allowing the passage of said sensing member.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, and said perforation unit comprising a reversible electric motor comprising a worm, a worm wheel, a nut, a spindle, and a perforation tip moveable in a vertical direction.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for making coffee or the like comprising a container, a compartment adapted to receive said container, a perforation unit disposed generally above said container, a boiler for heating water or the like, a substructure disposed generally below said compartment, a holder disposed in said substructure for receiving brewed coffee or the like, a cradle disposed below said substructure and provided with means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, said substructure being provided with means for detachably engaging said means for interconnection with water and electrical supplies, and said perforation unit comprising a reversible electric motor comprising a worm, a worm wheel, a nut, a spindle, and a perforation tip moveable in a vertical direction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |