Patent ID: 8640603
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A device for automatic preparing of tea, comprising a container, said container provided with a bottom, a strainer provided on said container bottom and further provided for holding a quantity of tea during a brewing cycle, a water supply connected to said container for initially delivering a quantity of water to the container, with a feed line provided for the delivery of a quantity of tea to said container for the brewing of tea, and said water supply thereafter delivering a further quantity of water to the container for providing for the brewing of a full measure of tea for consumption, a control system operatively connected to the water supply for selectively and electrically opening and closing valves to provide for the sequential delivery and shut-off of the supply of water and tea during the brewing cycle, a discharge line connecting with the container below said strainer, said discharge line incorporating a siphon, the highest point of which is situated below the highest water filling level of the water added into said container during the brewing cycle, a shiftable sleeve provided within said container, said sleeve being sealed with said container bottom during a brewing cycle, a motor driven cam operatively connected with said sleeve and capable of shifting said sleeve upwardly above the strainer and said container bottom to provide for a cleanout of the remaining tea after the brewing cycle, said cam coupled with a gear means, a motor connecting with said cam and gear wherein the actuation of said motor pivots said gear and cam, wherein said pivoting of said gear and cam provides for the lifting of said sleeve to provide clearance for cleanout of any remaining tea, a cleaning device connected with said cam, and said cleaning device provided for moving across the tea laden strainer to clean said strainer of residue tea after the brewing cycle.