Abstract: A shaker bottle with a lid containing a pod sealed capsule for mixing a health beverage consists of a cylindrical shaker bottle with a lid cover attached to the bottle. The lid cover incorporates, a circumferential flange, a pod sealed capsule receptacle including an inner pod sealed capsule cutter, and a spout extending from the lid cover. A pod sealed capsule retaining cap with mating internal connectors interface with the pod sealed capsule receptacle. The pod sealed capsule retaining cap has external connectors and cap yoke arms each including a recessed stopper socket. An outlet spout stopper interfaces with the yoke arm sockets, such that when a liquid is placed in the bottle, the lid cover is screwed on, a pod sealed capsule is positioned upside down in the receptacle and manually depressed, the cap is connected to the lid cover by rotating, the pod sealing capsule is simultaneously cut open and when the bottle is manually agitated a health beverage is produced.

Abstract: A pre-packaged beverage brewer press is taught that incorporates a hollow cylinder (20) having a full diameter body (22), an open top (24) and a closed bottom (26) with a removable holder (36) engaging the cylinder bottom. The holder has a configuration suitable to retain a beverage cartridge (40), with the holder having at least one exit opening (46) therein. A removable manually operated piston (74) is configured to be engaged within the hollow cylinder and includes an air-tight seal and an outwardly extended top (76). A cup (98), having a wide flat bottom for standing evenly on a flat surface, is attached to the cylinder bottom. When heated water is placed within the cylinder and the piston is inserted into the cylinder and urged downwardly by a user, sufficient pressure is created to compress the water into the beverage cartridge permitting steeping therefore brewing a beverage which is discharged into the cup attached beneath.

Abstract: A pod holder for brewing a single cup beverage with infused heated water consist of a holder body having an open top and a base with an egress hole. A body inner cup, to with a keyhole shaped opening in the bottom, is placed within the holder body. A pod ejector pin extend through both the inner cup keyhole shaped opening and the holder body egress hole and protrudes beneath. A single cup pod is manually compressed into the inner cup, and a lid is attached to the body. The lid has an integral water inlet hollow duct with a pod cushion, permitting the cushion to press against the pod without piercing the pod cover, such that when hot water is introduced into the pod the water seeps through the pod's contents and a beverage is brewed. The brewed liquid drains through the inner cup and body and is discharged into a cup beneath, with the spent pod expelled when the lid is removed and the ejector pin is manually depressed.

Abstract: A pre-packaged beverage brewer press is taught that incorporates a hollow cylinder (20) having a full diameter body (22), an open top (24) and a closed bottom (26) with a removable holder (36) engaging the cylinder bottom. The holder has a configuration suitable to retain a beverage cartridge (40), with the holder having at least one exit opening (46) therein. A removable manually operated piston (74) is configured to be engaged within the hollow cylinder and includes an air-tight seal and an outwardly extended top (76). A cup (98), having a wide flat bottom for standing evenly on a flat surface, is attached to the cylinder bottom. When heated water is placed within the cylinder and the piston is inserted into the cylinder and urged downwardly by a user, sufficient pressure is created to compress the water into the beverage cartridge permitting steeping therefore brewing a beverage which is discharged into the cup attached beneath.

Abstract: A single cup pod beverage brewer is presented utilizing a pod (20) containing coffee grounds or tea leaves surrounded by filter paper. A pod holding chamber (22) consisting of a upper head (26) and a lower head (28) having an ejection disc (42). An upper head mounting frame (48) is attached to its horizontal base (50) and includes lower head rotating arms (60) attached to a first shaft (62) with a first gear motor (66) rotating the arms into a pod loading position, a pod brewing position and a pod disposal position. A second gear motor (66a) is secured to the upper head mounting frame, driving a cam (76) through a second shaft (62a) engaging the upper head to lower, seal and raise said upper head. A pod ejector solenoid (84) is disposed on the base electromechanically propelling the pod from the chamber when the lower head in the pod disposal position. An electronic control system employs a solid state direct current arrangement for control regulation and alternating current for heating system functions.

Abstract: A coffee server for serving brewed coffee is insulated with a partial vacuum pulled in a void (36) between the walls of an outer vessel (20) and an inner vessel (32). The outer and inner vessels are fabricated of metal and have a top narrow neck opening (22) and (34) that are attached together with a hermetic seal (42). The partial vacuum is for minimizing heat loss conducted through the combined vessels permitting coffee placed inside to retain its useable heat content for at least six hours without additional heat being added. A pour spout neck (44) is fitted to the vessel necks and provides a liquid flow path when the server is tilted to pour coffee that is stored inside. An offset brew though stopper (52) including a hinged cover (58), is removably attached to the pour spout neck with the cover pivoted to permit coffee from a brewer to enter the server through an offset portion of the stopper during the filling process.

Abstract: A water filter replacement indicator for apparatus that utilizes a filter for purifying water which has a power supply (20) and an auxiliary power supply (22). A timer (24) receives electrical energy from one of the power supplies, generating a first output signal indicating timed intervals. A divider (26) receives this first output signal quantifying the signal until a predetermined number of modulations are perceived at which time it produces a second output signal. A counter (28) receives the second output until a predetermined number of events are perceived at which time it produces a third, fourth and fifth output signal. The third output signal energizes a green light (30) indicating that the filter is operating within its usable life. The fourth output signal energizes a yellow light (32) indicating that the filter is about to reach its predetermined life span.

Abstract: A fill before brewing system for an automated coffee brewer is disclosed which includes solid state electronic controls, a water reservoir and a full pot brew switch (20) integral with the coffee brewer. A fill solenoid (22) is electrically interconnected with the full pot brew switch such that when this switch is energized the fill solenoid begins to fill the brewer reservoir with water. A full pot fill level control (24) is electrically connected with the full pot brew switch that operates when water in the reservoir reaches a predetermined level the fill solenoid terminates the water flow. A boiler (26) interacts with the full pot brew switch in that when the full pot brew switch is energized the boiler is activated simultaneously with the fill solenoid boiling water for brewing coffee. A reservoir empty level control (28) is connected with the boiler and disconnects the boiler when the level of water in the reservoir reaches the desired point.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insulated beverage carafe adapted for use in an automatic drip coffee maker fabricated from non-reactive metal, having a heat resistant plastic handle that includes a detachable substantially transparent tubular gauge adapted to measure the amount of beverage within the carafe. Also taught is a method for preparing and serving hot coffee suitable in beverage service in individually dispensed portions, reading the gauge to determine when the carafe is empty; and, cleaning the empty carafe in a commercial dishwasher. An article of manufacture comprising packaging material containing an insulated beverage carafe with a handle that includes a gauge adapted to measure the amount of beverage within the carafe is also taught. The packaging material includes a brochure that provides directions for the use of said carafe.

Abstract: A watertight enclosure is presented which has the capabilities of housing not only coffee brewing apparatus but also a liquid detector for the prevention of leaking water from the inside of the housing if some abnormally is present in the liquid system. The enclosure (20) consists of a base (22), configured with an extended portion (24) suitable for receiving a coffee server, a top (26) with an overhanging shelf (28) aligned with the base extended portion for dispensing brewed coffee into a coffee server, an integral front (30), back (32), and a pair of sides (34). The top and back each have a removable portion (36) and (40) for access into the enclosure to house brewing apparatus. A liquid detector (46) may be disposed within the enclosure with sensors between the base and the access opening for recognizing the presence of liquid allowing its internal system to de-energizing the brewing apparatus within the enclosure.

Abstract: A coffee brew cone retaining device that maintains compression of a brew cone (40) onto the underside of a commercial coffee brewer which consists of a spray head holder (20) that has been modified to include a pair of downward depending legs (30) and (32) one located on each side. A torsion spring tape rail (38) is installed, preferably with threaded fasteners (50), onto each side of the spray head holder directly beneath the legs (30) and (32) and functions by supporting and maintaining the coffee brew cone tightly against the bottom (24) of the holder. The brew cone is modified by adding a raised peripheral lip (58) on the top surface of the mounting flange (56) which encircles the cones tapered interior. The lip slides easily on the bottom of the holder and wipes off moisture in the form of condensate when the cone is removed.

Abstract: A brewing completion indicator for a commercial coffee brewer that operates by receiving a signal from the brewer (20) and energizes an indicator (32) when it is safe to remove the brew cone or filter basket. In the past commercial brewers simply light an indicator when the brewing cycle is completed which may be dangerous as the hot water and steam may still be present and create a hazard. The invention precludes this problem by adding a time delay that permits sufficient time to pass until it is safe to remove the coffee grounds and filter in the brew cone. As brewers vary in capacity and utilize various types of coffee the apparatus is adjustable in the duration of time. Further the invention may be used in conjunction with existing solid state control systems already in the brewer or may be separate device that is added to the brewer as a separate component.

Abstract: A coffee brewer and hot water dispenser, which includes a brew water tank (30), with water heated to a pre-determined temperature by a pre-heater (38). A boiler (50) boils the pre-heated water into a spray head (56) and into a ground coffee containing cone (114). A separate hot water tank (70) is heated by a heater (72), and a solenoid valve (74) dispenses hot water into a container. Fill, water level dispensing and process control use a solid state electronic controller (140) interconnected to an indicating control panel (112). The improvement permits larger capacity by the use of a bypass hot water cycle adding a predetermined volume of water to the container and supplementing the control by expanding its capabilities using multiple sequencing of the brew cycle for increasing the volume of brewed coffee.

Abstract: A coffee brewer and hot water dispenser, which includes a brew water tank (30), with water heated to a pre-determined temperature by a pre-heater (38). A boiler (50) boils the pre-heated water into a spray head (56) and into a ground coffee containing cone (114). A separate hot water tank (70) is heated to an adjustable, controlled temperature by a heater (72), and a solenoid valve (74) dispenses the water into a container. Fill, water level dispensing and process control, and indicating are accomplished by the use of a solid state electronic controller (140) interconnected to an indicating control panel (112), producing automatic operation upon manual selection.