Beverage (e.g., Coffee, Etc.) Patents (Class 219/689)
  • Patent number: 5545879
    Abstract: A device and method for the brewing of a cup of coffee from ground coffee by using a container disposed in a cup containing water, such container having a bottom with a sieve mesh therein which receives water from the cup therethrough with the sides of the container extending above the surface of the water. Coffee is placed in the container and floats on the water to be roasted while being heated in a microwave oven which heating also then brews the coffee beverage. When the coffee is brewed to taste, the container is then lifted out of the cup and any remaining undissolved ground coffee is strained out of the brewed coffee by the sieve mesh in the bottom of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Inventor: Gregory R. Brotz
  • Patent number: 5521361
    Abstract: Cooking elements for cooking foods in a microwave oven include provisions for a water reservoir in an outer cooking element, with an inner cooking element holding food to be cooked. Again, there is a provision for a filter to prevent condensed water droplets from directly falling onto the food. Different embodiments are disclosed, and different types of elements for containing or holding food to be cooked are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Inventor: Clifford C. Strait, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5498856
    Abstract: A method for the heating of beverages or foodstuffs in fluid form contained in a package or container which is placed in a microwave oven whose cavity is adapted as to the dimensions and shape of the package or container. When the target temperature of the beverage or foodstuff is reached, heating is ceased. A microwave oven for such heating includes a package-adapted cavity and control means for ceasing heating when the target temperature is reached, which can be sensed by incorporated means for sensing moisture release, IR radiation from the beverage or foodstuff or means for sensing its light permeability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Whirlpool Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Hakan Carlsson
  • Patent number: 5491322
    Abstract: The invention includes a brewing apparatus which makes coffee, tea or the like by the drip method within a microwave oven. The brewing apparatus includes a reservoir for retaining a quantity of water for heating which is positioned on a carafe for receiving a quantity of brewed coffee, tea or the like therein. A basket supported on the reservoir retains coffee grounds, tea leave or the like while permitting brewed material to pass therethrough. A pump tube is attached to the reservoir and extends into the cavity formed thereby to a position below the water line. The reservoir is formed such that the application of microwave energy heats the water within the cavity, causing a pressure increase. The pressure forces liquid through the inlet of the pump tube. The pump tube direct the heated water through the outlet onto the coffee grounds, tea leaves or the like within the basket. The brewed material then passes from the basket into the carafe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: Farberware, Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon Waligorski
  • Patent number: 5434392
    Abstract: A brewing apparatus which makes coffee by the drip method within a microwave oven. The brewing apparatus having a reservoir for retaining a quantity of water for heating. The reservoir positioned on a carafe for receiving a quantity of brewed coffee therein. A basket is positioned between the reservoir and the carafe for retaining the coffee grounds while permitting brewed coffee to pass therethrough. A water transfer tube is positioned within the reservoir having an inlet adjacent the internal bottom of the reservoir and an outlet positioned below the external bottom of the reservoir. The tube forming a bight above the water line within the reservoir. The application of microwave energy heats the water within the reservoir initiating a pumping system that creates a hydraulic head advantage through the transfer tube. The advantage creates a continuous flow of water from the reservoir through the outlet and onto the coffee grounds within the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Farberware, Inc.
    Inventor: Irving Belinkoff
  • Patent number: 5360964
    Abstract: A microwave coffee maker includes a microwave generator for heating water. The heated water is discharged to a filtering vessel and then to a coffee container. The coffee container is mounted on a support plate on the underside of which is disposed a microwave absorbing material. That material is exposed to the microwaves and is heated thereby. The heat is conducted to the coffee container through the support plate to keep the coffee warm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hwa S. Park
  • Patent number: 5315084
    Abstract: A baby bottle caterer includes a manually transportable case with a refrigeration unit disposed in said case and sized for cooling a selected number of baby bottles in an upright orientation. A heating unit is provided and disposed in said case and sized for warming at most one baby bottle in an upright orientation, with the heating unit being in a spaced apart relationship with said refrigeration unit. In addition, a control system is included for running the heating unit for a sufficient time to warm said one bottle, and formula therein, to a selected temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Inventor: Martin Jensen
  • Patent number: 5315083
    Abstract: A microwave utensil for heating two different foods having different microwave absorbing properties allows the foods to be heated simultaneously without overheating one of the foods. The utensil includes a lower vessel to receive a first food and a second vessel which is nested within the first vessel to displace a portion of the first food item. A second food item is placed in the second vessel such that the first food item shields the sides of the second food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Inventor: Robert E. Green
  • Patent number: 5310978
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for vending a hot food product wherein a sealed container is moved from a protective sleeve and deposited in an oven where heat is transferred to the container for initially melting a protective sealing film and then heating the food product. After the food product has been heated, the container is removed from the oven and reinserted into the protective sleeve prior to dispensing the heated food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Patentsmith Corporation
    Inventors: Donald P. Smith, Michael J. Dobie, Alden B. Sparman, Sr., John R. Norris
  • Patent number: 5300743
    Abstract: A microwave coffee maker includes a magnetron for generating microwaves that heat water flowing in a conduit toward a filtering vessel. A high voltage transformer is connected to the magnetron. The conduit extends in heat exchange relationship with the magnetron and transformer so that water flowing in the conduit absorbs heat from, and thereby cools, the magnetron and transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hwa S. Park