Patent ID: 8904923
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A coffee maker comprising: a base, a filter basket positioned above the base, the filter basket including an outlet, a removable carafe configured to be selectively positioned on the base, a drip stop assembly coupled to the filter basket, the drip stop assembly including a plug movable relative to the filter basket between (i) a first position in which the plug is positioned in the outlet of the filter basket such that fluid is prevented from advancing through the outlet, and (ii) a second position in which the plug is spaced apart from the outlet of the filter basket such that fluid is permitted to advance through the outlet, and a funnel configured to engage the plug, wherein when the funnel is engaged with the plug, (i) the plug is in the second position, and (ii) the carafe is prevented from being positioned on the base.