Patent ID: 6170387
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
An apparatus for production of a heated beverage comprising:a first chamber for receiving a liquid;heating means within or in communication with said first chamber to heat said liquid;a second chamber for receiving heated liquid from said first chamber or heating means and for the containment of a brewable essence;a valve on an outlet of said second chamber, wherein said valve on the outlet of said second chamber includesan inlet end;an outlet end;outlet sealing means to close said outlet in a first position and open said outlet in a second position;a movable bearing surface which moves upon bearing against a beverage container;engaging members between said movable bearing surface and said outlet sealing means to move said sealing means to said second position when said beverage container is in place;biased inlet sealing means to close said inlet when said outlet sealing means is in said second position;said control ensures retention of heated liquid by opening said inlet sealing means against said bias once desired operating conditions are met;beverage containing means for receiving brewed beverage from said outlet; andcontrol means to control said valve to ensure retention of heated liquid in said second chamber in contact with said brewable essence.