Patent ID: 7217908

Claim:
A device for making individually-sized servings of heated beverages using microwave energy, the device comprising: a bottom cover including a liquid reservoir capable of containing a liquid; a pod compartment comprising a first pod holder and a second pod holder, wherein the pod compartment is adapted to receive a particulate brewing substance and substantially retain said particulate brewing substance while permitting the passage of liquid and steam, wherein at least said first pod holder is removably mounted in said bottom cover and is adapted to receive said second pod holder in a removable manner, and wherein at least said first pod holder comprises a least one rib formed therein; a filtrate reservoir having a liner mounted therein, at least said filtrate reservoir fluidly coupled to at least said liquid reservoir; and a gasket removably coupled to at least said pod compartment, said gasket comprising: a brewing valve for metering a flow of said liquid and steam; and a pressure regulator valve for relieving sudden pressure surges; whereby, upon application of microwave energy, said liquid and steam located in said liquid reservoir is pressurized and directed through at least said pod compartment to said filtrate reservoir forming the heated beverages.