Abstract: A coffeemaker including a shower head comprising at least one first hole for dispensing water in a downward direction; and a diverter located below the shower head. The diverter includes at least one second hole for substantially gravity only feed of the water from the shower head in the downward direction towards a coffee grounds pod. The at least one second hole is horizontally offset relative to the at least one first hole to allow velocity of the water from the shower head to decrease before exiting the at least one second hole.

Abstract: A beverage carafe including a main section having a first liquid dispensing system comprising a pouring spout, and a handle connected to the main section for tilting the main section. The beverage carafe can be tilted to pour liquid from the pouring spout. The carafe also includes a second liquid dispensing system extending through the handle from the main section. The second liquid dispensing system is adapted to be actuated to dispense liquid from the main section out of the handle.

Abstract: A brewing apparatus, such as a coffeemaker, including a hot water heater; a first temperature sensor connected to the hot water heater; a second temperature sensor connected to either a cold water inlet to the heater or a hot water outlet from the heater; a pump connected to the cold water inlet for supplying water to the heater; and a controller coupled to the pump and the sensors. The pump is a variable speed pump. The controller is adapted to adjust the speed of the pump based upon signals from the sensors.

Abstract: A brewing apparatus including a housing having a movable lid and a brewing area under the lid; a hot water heater connected to the housing; a water pump connected to the hot water heater; a controller coupled to the hot water heater and the pump; and a switch connected to the housing and adapted to be actuated by a user movable member. The switch is coupled to the controller. The controller is adapted to discontinue heating by the heater when the switch is moved to a deactuated position.

Abstract: In order to release gas dissolved in a liquid such as beer the liquid is injected as a spray into an agitation chamber having a liquid outlet at one end and a gas outlet at the other end. The gas outlet is controlled by a valve. Electrical contacts are provided within the chamber for monitoring the liquid level therein. When liquid in the chamber rises to a level which covers both contacts the gas outlet valve will be closed and liquid continues to enter the chamber until prevented from so doing by the gas cushion. When the liquid level drops below the electrical contacts the gas valve is opened.