Patent ID: 7703383
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for the preparation of a cappuccino from a coffee extract and an instant and/or liquid creamer, the apparatus comprising: a holder with an inlet and an outlet wherein, in use, the holder is filled with ground coffee, a hot water supply unit for supplying hot water under pressure to the inlet of the holder so that the hot water is forced through the ground coffee for obtaining a the coffee extract, at least one nozzle which is in fluid communication with the outlet for generating a coffee extract jet, and a first buffer reservoir which, in use, is filled with the creamer, a second buffer reservoir having a bottom and upstanding sidewalls, wherein the first buffer reservoir is positioned at least partially in the second buffer reservoir relative to the at least one nozzle such that the coffee extract jet spouts into the first buffer reservoir so that the cappuccino is formed, wherein the first buffer reservoir is not permanently connected to the second buffer reservoir and is readily removable from, and replaceable in, the second buffer reservoir as a separate unit.