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Process for preparing a brewed beverage
Assignee: UNION BANK OF SWITZERLAND
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Filing: 1987-04-09
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Granted: 1988-07-12
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Expires: 2007-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A process for preparing a brewed beverage is presented. The process comprises providing a porous pouch containing an infusible material; at least partially immersing the pouch in water in a container; and subjecting the container to microwave heating under conditions effective to heat the water and to cause pulsation of the pouch.
Inventors
- 👤 Reuven Dobry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/808; B65D85/812; A; A23; A23F; A23F3/00; A23F3/16; A23F3/18; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/26; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/44; A47J31/54; A47J31/547; B65B; B65B29/00; B65B29/02; B65B29/028; B65B9/00; B65B9/02; B65B9/023; B65D81/00; B65D81/34; B65D81/3446; B65D81/3461; B65B2220/00; B65B2220/16; B65B2220/20; B65D2581/00; B65D2581/34; B65D2581/3401; B65D2581/3402; B65D2581/3409; B65D2581/3437; B65D2581/3439; B65D2581/3444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A process for preparing a brewed beverage, the process comprising: a. providing a pouch exhibiting a porosity which promotes steam buildup in said pouch and yet does not substantially hinder the free flow of extract from an infusible material and/or water, said pouch containing an infusible material; b. at least partially immersing said pouch in water in a container; and c. subjecting said container to microwave heating sufficient to heat said water and to cause pulsation of said pouch to provide a drinking strength brewed beverage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A process for preparing a brewed beverage, the process comprising: a. providing a pouch exhibiting a porosity which promotes steam buildup in said pouch and yet does not substantially hinder the free flow of extract from an infusible material and/or water, said pouch containing an infusible material; b. at least partially immersing said pouch in water in a container; and c. subjecting said container to microwave heating sufficient to heat said water and to cause pulsation of said pouch to provide a drinking strength brewed beverage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said microwave heating is at less than full power.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said microwave heating is at about 75% to about 85% of full power.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said pouch exhibits a porosity of no greater than about 250 ft 3 /min. of air/ft. 2 at 0.5 inches of water pressure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 4 wherein said pouch exhibits a porosity of about 100 to about 220 ft 3 /min. of air/ft 2 at 0.5 inches of water pressure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said pouch is comprised of a hydrophobic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 6 wherein said hydrophobic material has heat sealing characteristics.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 7 wherein said hydrophobic material comprises polypropylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said water is heated to about 170° F. to about 210° F.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said infusible material comprises roast ground coffee.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 10 wherein said container contains about 5 ounces to about 8 ounces of water.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 11 wherein said pouch contains about 4 grams to about 10 grams of coffee.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said infusible material comprises tea.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 13 wherein said container contains about 5 ounces to about 14 ounces of water.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 14 wherein said pouch contains about 1 gram to about 4 grams of tea.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 14 wherein said pouch contains about 12 to about 16 grams of tea.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
110 words
A process for preparing a brewed beverage, the process comprising: a. providing a pouch having a porosity of no greater than about 250 ft 3 /min. of air/ft. 2 at 0.5 inches of water pressure, and containing about 4 grams to about 10 grams of roast, ground coffee or about 1 gram to about 4 grams of tea; b. at least partially immersing said pouch in about 5 ounces to about 8 ounces of water in a container; and c. subjecting said container to microwave heating at less than full power sufficient to heat said water and to cause pulsation of said pouch to provide a drinking strength brewed beverage
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
110 words
A process for preparing a brewed beverage, the process comprising: a. providing a pouch having a porosity of no greater than about 250 ft 3 /min. of air/ft. 2 at 0.5 inches of water pressure, and containing about 4 grams to about 10 grams of roast, ground coffee or about 1 gram to about 4 grams of tea; b. at least partially immersing said pouch in about 5 ounces to about 8 ounces of water in a container; and c. subjecting said container to microwave heating at less than full power sufficient to heat said water and to cause pulsation of said pouch to provide a drinking strength brewed beverage
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 17 wherein said pouch exhibits a porosity of about 100 to about 220 ft 3 /min. of air/ft 2 at 0.5 inches of water pressure.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 17 wherein said pouch is comprised of a hydrophobic material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 19 wherein said hydrophobic material has heat sealing characteristics.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 20 wherein said hydrophobic material comprises polypropylene.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 17 wherein said water is heated to about 170° F. to about 210° F.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 17 wherein said microwave heating is at about 75% to about 85% of full power.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
123 words
A process for preparing a brewed beverage comprising: a. providing a pouch formed of a hydrophobic material having a porosity of about 100 to about 220 ft 3 /min. of air/ft 2 at 0.5 inches of water pressure and containing about 4 grams to about 10 grams of roast, ground coffee or about 1 gram to about 4 grams of tea; b. at least partially immersing said pouch in about 5 ounces to about 8 ounces of water in a container; and c. subjecting said container to microwave heating at about 75% to about 85% power sufficient to heat said water to about 170° F. to about 210° F. and to cause pulsation of said pouch to provide a drinking strength brewed beverage.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
123 words
A process for preparing a brewed beverage comprising: a. providing a pouch formed of a hydrophobic material having a porosity of about 100 to about 220 ft 3 /min. of air/ft 2 at 0.5 inches of water pressure and containing about 4 grams to about 10 grams of roast, ground coffee or about 1 gram to about 4 grams of tea; b. at least partially immersing said pouch in about 5 ounces to about 8 ounces of water in a container; and c. subjecting said container to microwave heating at about 75% to about 85% power sufficient to heat said water to about 170° F. to about 210° F. and to cause pulsation of said pouch to provide a drinking strength brewed beverage.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 24 wherein said hydrophobic material comprises polypropylene.
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