Patents by Inventor James E. Mack

James E. Mack has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20140287116
    Abstract: A single-serve container brewer and coffeemaker is disclosed. The brewer includes a monolithic cylindrical body with internal tapers designed for use with any products available in the single-serve K-CUP®-style prepackaged containers. It will also accommodate reusable, refillable container formats such as CAFÉ CUPS™ and the new fluted K-CUP® design using the included elastomeric seal/adapter. To brew a beverage, a single-serve container is placed in the brewer. The brewer is placed on top of a cup or mug. Hot water or other suitable liquid is poured into the brewer's reservoir. The brewer holds and seals the single-serve container in place as the liquid flows by gravity through the brewing medium inside the container. The brewed beverage is collected in a cup, mug or other suitable container. Products available in the single-serve format include coffees, teas, hot chocolates, soups and other medium suitable or amenable to gravity drip brewing or mixing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: James E. Mack
  • Patent number: D306150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Inventor: James E. Macke