Patent ID: 6536331
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A device for preparing beverages of the type which includes a closed compartment having a base with a base bottom portion that can be supported by a supporting surface and that defines a reference plane, an open compartment received by said closed compartment, an ascension pipe connecting the compartments and having a lower orifice, and a location in which a filtering device can be inserted between the ascension pipe and the open compartment,whereby said closed compartment includes a bottom, said bottom comprises: a heatable large area having a bottom section with at least a part thereof located at a first level above the base bottom, and an unheated small area smaller than said large area, said small area having a bottom section located at a second level the height of which is closer to said base bottom than said large area bottom section, said small area being proximate to said lower orifice of said ascension pipe, and said ascension pipe lower orifice defines a third level, said third level being between said first level and said second level; said device further comprising a heater located so as to cover and thereby heat only said large area, but not to heat said small area; and wherein said ascension pipe is arranged eccentrically in relation to said closed compartment bottom.