Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Strelevitz

Timothy J. Strelevitz 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).

  • Coffee brewing method
    Patent number: 5403605
    Abstract: Coffee brewing cycle time is improved by contacting roasted ground coffee with a brief interval of steam, e.g. 3 seconds. The steam is preferably introduced prior to contact with brewing water and may be followed by a brief interval of pause prior to introducing the water. Steam and water are preferably introduced under a moderately elevated pressure. Improvements in appearance, color, flavor, aroma and yield can be achieved along with reduced cycle time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Kraft General Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Smith, James P. Herrick, Timothy J. Strelevitz