Patent ID: 6129006
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A coffee machine, comprising:a means for heating water having a housing;an essentially hollow brewing cylinder means having a central longitudinal axis and an open end;means for moving said brewing cylinder means along said central longitudinal axis;a closure piston means adapted to close said open end of said brewing cylinder means to thereby form a brewing chamber; anda brewing piston means located in the interior of said brewing cylinder means, said brewing piston means being movable along said central longitudinal axis to compress coffee powder received in said brewing cylinder means as well as for removing the used coffee powder cake;said closure piston means being an integral part of said means for heating water,said closure piston means being located inside said brewing cylinder during brewing of said coffee,said closure piston means is designed as a projection of the housing of said means for heating water.