Patent ID: 6465028
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A replaceable filter pouch and reusable brew basket apparatus for a brewing system comprising:a) a fully compliant, fluid-permeable filter pouch, said filter pouch being partially filled with flavor extractable particles; b) a brew basket having a fluid-permeable support member therein, said support member supporting said filter pouch at an angle to horizontal ranging from about 30Â° to about 60Â°, said support member locating a bottom end of said filter pouch sufficiently above a bottom surface of said brew basket to avoid contact with a fluid extract pool at said bottom of said brew basket during brewing; and, c) means for directing brew water from a reservoir to near an upper end of said filter pouch for entry into said filter pouch above a level of particles therein, so that brew water infiltrates said particles to brew a fluid extract therefrom, said fluid extract draining from said filter pouch into said bottom of said brew basket having an orifice therein such that said fluid extract discharges to a removable container therebelow, wherein said reservoir is connected to said brew basket for receiving brew water from a spray head of a brewing machine, said reservoir having a brew water conduit in fluid communication therewith and extending therefrom, said conduit being in contact with an outer surface of said filter pouch to reduce surface tension thereat such that said brew water enters said filter pouch with minimal resistance so that said brew water flows primarily into said filter pouch instead of running off said outer surface.