Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system includes a support structure for the patient to wear, and components that the support structure maintains on the patient's body. The components include a defibrillator, associated electrodes, and so on. The defibrillator can operate in a WCD mode while the patient wears the support structure. The defibrillator can further operate in a different, AED mode, during which time the patient need not wear a portion of the support structure, or even the entire support structure. Sometimes the AED mode is a type of a fully automatic AED mode. Other times the AED mode is a type of a semi-automated AED mode, where an attendant is present to administer the shock; at such times, the patient may not even need to have electrodes attached. This way the patient is more comfortable for a longer time.

Abstract: An automatic beverage brewer for coffee, tea, and the like, and more particularly, which is customizable both in physical configuration including number and location of external brewing fonts, optionally in association with a bulk brewing font and receiving container, and in automatic operation to dispense hot water to the respective fonts and a main brewing basket or baskets responsive to user inputted beverage brewing commands.

Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single flavored beverage of different varieties is disclosed which comprises a holder for receiving a flavored beverage packet (pod) of different sizes, said holder being a technically cantilevered receptacle to hold the flavored beverage packet (pod) beverage in a brewing position, a hinged cover which is secured by a latch, and introduces water in the sealed and enclosed brewing area to produce a flavored beverage drink that flows through the beverage packet and into a receptacle for consumption.

Abstract: A multiple tank brewer having a rinsing system is disclosed which comprises a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, and a second top and a second tank for receiving a second brewed beverage through the second top, the second tank having a second bottom outlet, a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle, a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line, a second tube connected between the second bottom outlet, a second pinch valve, and a second dispenser nozzle, a second drain tube connected between the second pinch valve and the drain line, a rinse tube, and a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.

Abstract: A multiple compartment decanter for tank brewer having a multiple function faucet handle is disclosed having a decanter having a top and a compartment for receiving a brewed beverage through the top, the tank having a faucet assembly having a first faucet, a second faucet, and a center faucet mechanism with the first faucet and the second faucet each having a handle, respectively, which may be moved to lift an internal faucet seat which allows liquid within the compartment to be drained or dispensed from the decanter.

Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single cup capsule beverage of different sizes is disclosed which comprises a funnel for receiving capsules of different sizes having an upper end for receiving the capsules therein, a lower end having a delivery spout, an upper needle, and a lower needle, a support collar adjacent the upper end of the funnel for receiving therein the capsules, and an eject mechanism connected to the support collar for pivoting the support collar away from the upper end of the funnel to eject the capsule out of the support collar.

Abstract: An automatic beverage brewer for coffee, tea, and the like, and more particularly, which is customizable both in physical configuration including number and location of external brewing fonts, optionally in association with a bulk brewing font and receiving container, and in automatic operation to dispense hot water to the respective fonts and a main brewing basket or baskets responsive to user inputted beverage brewing commands.

Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single flavored beverage of different varieties is disclosed which comprises a holder for receiving a flavored beverage packet (pod) of different sizes, said holder being a technically cantilevered receptacle to hold the flavored beverage packet (pod) beverage in a brewing position, a hinged cover which is secured by a latch, and introduces water in the sealed and enclosed brewing area to produce a flavored beverage drink that flows through the beverage packet and into a receptacle for consumption.

Abstract: A multiple tank brewer having a rinsing system is disclosed which comprises a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, and a second top and a second tank for receiving a second brewed beverage through the second top, the second tank having a second bottom outlet, a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle, a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line, a second tube connected between the second bottom outlet, a second pinch valve, and a second dispenser nozzle, a second drain tube connected between the second pinch valve and the drain line, a rinse tube, and a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.

Abstract: A flavoring dispensing apparatus, system, and method configured for use with a plurality of pump equipped flavoring containers such as bottles, operable to automatically dispense relatively precise or metered amounts of flavoring, and more specifically concentrated flavoring, into a beverage container, mixing vessel, or other receiver. The containers are easily removed and replaced and flavoring levels can be automatically monitored for replacement with a fresh container.

Abstract: An adapter for offset stacking of beverage decanters or dispensers in laterally offset relation, and more particularly, configurable for stacking the decanters in a forwardly and/or sidewardly arranged laterally offset relation, to allow dispensing individually from faucets, spigots, or other dispensing apparatus of the decanters without dripping directly onto lower faucets and without interference, and which can also serve as a decanter lid. The adapter can be configured for fore and aft, angular, and/or sideward offsets, and can include pass-through openings for brewing, and other optional features.

Abstract: A single cup capsule brewing machine which incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee, or other beverages, the device containing a receptacle for receiving a single serve capsule, a housing for raising or lowering onto the capsule, and process the capsule during various sequences of operation of the brewing machine, an upper housing raising or lowering onto the capsule to attain sequential piercing of the capsule through an inlet probe and then an outlet probe, and for preparing a hot beverage for individual consumption, and then a lower housing that moves along an arc to provide for alignment of the capsule for a brewing cycle, or for shifting forwardly for interconnection of a capsule in preparation of a brewing cycle, or for shifting the capsule rearwardly for its disposal after performance of a brewing cycle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a disposable single serving coffee pod brewing device that includes upper and lower brew chambers, forming a pod holding chamber therein, a diffuser device that disseminates the incoming hot water to the outer periphery of any located beverage pod, and a kicker assembly formed in the bottom brew chamber, that supports the beverage pod during a brewing cycle, and then achieves its discharge into a waste or other bin following a brew cycle.

Abstract: A multiple compartment decanter for tank brewer having a multiple function faucet handle is disclosed having a decanter having a top and a compartment for receiving a brewed beverage through the top, the tank having a faucet assembly having a first faucet, a second faucet, and a center faucet mechanism with the first faucet and the second faucet each having a handle, respectively, which may be moved to lift an internal faucet seat which allows liquid within the compartment to be drained or dispensed from the decanter.

Abstract: A flavoring dispensing apparatus, system, and method configured for use with a plurality of pump equipped flavoring containers such as bottles, operable to automatically dispense relatively precise or metered amounts of flavoring, and more specifically concentrated flavoring, into a beverage container, mixing vessel, or other receiver. The containers are easily removed and replaced and flavoring levels can be automatically monitored for replacement with a fresh container.

Abstract: A single cup capsule brewing machine which incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee, or other beverages, the device containing a receptacle for receiving a single serve capsule, a housing for raising or lowering onto the capsule, and process the capsule during various sequences of operation of the brewing machine, an upper housing raising or lowering onto the capsule to attain sequential piercing of the capsule through an inlet probe and then an outlet probe, and for preparing a hot beverage for individual consumption, and then a lower housing that moves along an arc to provide for alignment of the capsule for a brewing cycle, or for shifting forwardly for interconnection of a capsule in preparation of a brewing cycle, or for shifting the capsule rearwardly for its disposal after performance of a brewing cycle.

Abstract: A multiple tank brewer having a rinsing system is disclosed having a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle, a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line, a rinse tube, and a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.

Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single cup capsule beverage of different sizes is disclosed which comprises a funnel for receiving capsules of different sizes having an upper end for receiving the capsules therein, a lower end having a delivery spout, an upper needle, and a lower needle, a support collar adjacent the upper end of the funnel for receiving therein the capsules, and an eject mechanism connected to the support collar for pivoting the support collar away from the upper end of the funnel to eject the capsule out of the support collar.

Abstract: A mechanical waste pod ejector system for a single cup pod beverage flavoring machine that has a lower head with a holding chamber therein, for holding a pod during a flavoring operation, which head mechanically ejects the pod after usage. The system includes a pod ejector mechanism, a pod support plate sized to engage the pod, and actuator head, with a pod ejector controller including a cam slide surface for moving the lower head from a flavoring position to a pod disposal position.