AU2021106453A4

AU2021106453A4 - A portable apparatus for preparation of beverages thereof

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Publication number: AU2021106453A4
Application number: AU2021106453A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Zinabu Wolde Achamo; P. Bharathi; Ramachandra C. G.; H. Ganesan; Ramesh Redrouthu; Suyambazhahan S.; Venkatesa Prabhu S.; Gobinath Sakthivel; D. P Sudhagar
Original assignee: Achamo Zinabu Wolde Mr; Redrouthu Ramesh Dr; S Suyambazhahan Dr; S Venkatesa Prabhu Dr; Bharathi P Dr; Ganesan H Dr; Sakthivel Gobinath Dr
Current assignee: Redrouthu Ramesh Dr; S Suyambazhahan Dr; S Venkatesa Prabhu Dr; Bharathi P Dr; Ganesan H Dr; Sakthivel Gobinath Dr
Priority date: 2021-08-23
Filing date: 2021-08-23
Publication date: 2021-12-02
Anticipated expiration: 2029-08-23

Abstract

A PORTABLE APPARATUS FOR PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES THEREOF A portable beverage preparation apparatus is disclosed. The disclosed 5 apparatus comprises a beverage container having a base and a cylindrical side wall extending from the base defining a reservoir with open upper end to accommodate liquid, the beverage container having a heating element configured within the base of the beverage container; a holder having at least one cup-like prion to receive the beverage container; and one or more recipes 10 capsules to dispose within reservoir of the beverage container, wherein a power source is configured with least one cup-like prion of the holder to power the heating element of the beverage container for heating the liquid within the beverage container. A cover such as a spill proof cap is adapted for covering the beverage container from the upper end. The recipes capsules 15 included any or a combination of a sugar, coffee power, milk power, tea powder, and the like. Sheet 1 of 2 114 102 102 106 108-2 108-1 FIG. 1A

Description

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A PORTABLE APPARATUS FOR PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES THEREOF FIELD OF INVENTION

[001] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of beverage preparation

5 apparatus, and more particularly to a portable beverage preparation apparatus for

making both hot and cold beverages.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding

the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided

10 herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any

publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[003] People enjoy drinking cold and hot beverages at all times, and especially while on

the go. Coffee, tea, and other hot drinks of all types are very popular all year

around. Children and babies enjoy cold or hot milk, often with a chocolate or

15 other flavor added. In the morning, hot drinks such as coffee, are preferred by

many adults.

[004] In order to have coffee for his morning commute, a person either has to be up

early to prepare the coffee in his home, or prepare it the night before and keep it

hot in a thermos type container. As society becomes increasingly mobile, the

20 morning routine is disturbed and a person either goes without a morning drink or must wait until he or she is at school or work to prepare a favourite beverage, if there is time. Instant hot teas and soups require heating facilities, whether at the office or at home and cannot easily be prepared in a car. Thermos bottles filled with coffee prepared the night before may supply the need for a drink, but such

5 coffee is usually not very hot and not as tasty as it was when freshly brewed.

[005] There is, therefore, a need in art to provide a portable beverage preparation

apparatus for making both hot and cold beverages.

[006] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the

meaning of "a, "'an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context

10 clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of

"in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[007] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written

description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon

the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some

15 embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the

number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding

techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting

forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations,

the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as

20 practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the 5

invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard

deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[008] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a

shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within

the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated

into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods

5 described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise

indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and

all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to

certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention

and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed.

10 No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non

claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[009] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed

herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred

to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the

15 group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be

included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and / or

patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is

herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written

description of all groups used in the appended claims.

20 OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0010] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a beverage preparation

apparatus.

[0011] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a portable beverage preparation

apparatus for making both hot and cold beverages.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a simple and cost-effective

portable beverage preparation apparatus for making both hot and cold beverages.

[0013]5 Yet another object of the present disclosure is an improved and efficient portable

beverage preparation apparatus for making both hot and cold beverages.

[0014] These and other objects of the present disclosure will become readily apparent

from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the

accompanyingdrawings.

10 SUMMARY

[0015] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of beverage preparation

apparatus. In particular, it pertains to a portable beverage preparation apparatus

for making both hot and cold beverages.

[0016] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides portable beverage preparation

15 apparatus. The disclosed apparatus incorporate a beverage container having a base

and a cylindrical side wall extending from the base defining a reservoir with open

upper end to accommodate liquid, the beverage container having a heating

element configured within the base of the beverage container; a holder having at

least one cup-like prion to receive the beverage container; and one or more recipes

20 capsules to dispose within reservoir of the beverage container; wherein a power

source is configured with least one cup-like prion of the holder to power the heating element of the beverage container for heating the liquid within the beverage container.

[0017] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a cover for covering the beverage container

from the upper end. The cover is a spill proof cap which is made of any of a

5 polyethylene terephthalate material, food grade polyester, and poly-coated

materials.

[0018] In an aspect, the apparatus comprises a safety valve configured with the cover to

prevent unexamined accidents cause by heated liquid and steam of the heated

liquid.

[001910 In an aspect, the apparatus comprise one or more straws for drinking the liquid or

for mixing purpose.

[0020] In an embodiment, the cylindrical wall of the beverage container comprises one or

more foldable layers to allow folding of the beverage container.

[0021] In an embodiment, the one or more recipes capsules can include any or a

15 combination of a sugar, coffee power, milk power, tea powder, and the like.

[0022] In an embodiment, the holder can include a recipes capsule storage slot for

holding the one or more recipes capsules.

[0023] In an embodiment, the holder can include one or more control buttons operatively

coupled tom the power source to control power supply of the power source.

[0024] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter

will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred

embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like

numerals represent like components.

5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of

the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this

specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present

disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the

10 present disclosure.

[0026] In the figures, similar components and / or features may have the same reference

label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by

following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the

similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification,

15 the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same

first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.

[0027] FIGs. 1A to IC illustrate exemplary representation of the proposed portable

beverage preparation apparatus, in accordance to an embodiment of the present

disclosure.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted

in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly

communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not

5 intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the

intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within

the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0029] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or

"might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature

10 is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0030] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with

reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are

shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and

should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These

15 embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete

and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the

art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as

well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and

functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents

20 include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the

future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of

structure).

[0031] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a

claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in

the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and

issued patents at the time of filing.

[0032]5 Embodiment explained herein relates to a portable beverage preparation apparatus

for making both hot and cold beverages.

[0033] In an embodiment, the disclosed portable beverage preparation apparatus can be

based on a beverage container having a base and a cylindrical foldable side wall

extending from the base defining a reservoir with open upper end to accommodate

10 liquid, the beverage container having a heating element configured within the base

of the beverage container; a holder having at least one cup-like prion to receive

the beverage container; one or more recipes capsules to dispose within reservoir

of the beverage container; a power source configured with least one cup-like prion

of the holder to power the heating element of the beverage container for heating

15 the liquid within the beverage container, and a cover for covering the beverage

container from the upper end. The cover is a spill proof cap which is made of any

of a polyethylene terephthalate material, food grade polyester, and poly-coated

materials.

[0034] In an embodiment, the apparatus can include a safety valve configured with the

20 cover to prevent unexamined accidents cause by heated liquid and steam of the

heated liquid.

[0035] In an embodiment, one or more straws can be provided for drinking the liquid or

for mixing purpose.

[0036] In an embodiment, the one or more recipes capsules can include any or a

combination of a sugar, coffee power, milk power, tea powder, and the like.

[0037]5 FIGs. 1A to IC illustrate exemplary representation of the proposed portable

beverage preparation apparatus, in accordance to an embodiment of the present

disclosure. As shown the disclosed apparatus can include a beverage container

102 having a base and a cylindrical side wall extending from the base defining a

reservoir with open upper end to accommodate liquid, the beverage container 102

10 incorporates a heating element 104 configured within the base of the beverage

container 102, and a holder 106 having at least one cup-like prion such as portion

108-1 and a portion 108-2 (collectively referred to as cup-like portion 108) to

receive the beverage container 102.

[0038] In an embodiment, the beverage container 102 is a cup.

[003915 In an embodiment, the holder 106 is a cup holder.

[0040] In an embodiment, the cylindrical wall of the beverage container 102 comprises

one or more layers. The one or more layers of the cylindrical wall are foldable

layers to allow folding of the beverage container 102. The one or more foldable

layers of the cylindrical wall can be easily collapsed and expand to its original

20 shape.

[0041] In an embodiment, the beverage container 102 is made of a food grade plastic

material.

[0042] In an embodiment, one or more recipes capsules can be dispose within reservoir

of the beverage container 102 to prepare desired beverage. In an embodiment, the

5 one or more recipes capsules can include any or a combination of a sugar, coffee

power, milk power, tea powder, and the like.

[0043] In an embodiment, the heating element 104 can be a spiral heating coil configured

within the base of the beverage container 102.

[0044] In an embodiment, the holder 106 can include a power source 112 that is

10 configured with least one cup-like prion 108 of the holder 106 to power the

heating element of the beverage container for heating the liquid within the

beverage container 102.

[0045] In an embodiment, the power source 112 can be a potable DC power source or

plug-in power transfer module.

[004615 In an embodiment, the disclosed apparatus can include a cover 114 for covering

the beverage container 102 from the upper end. The cover 114 can be a spill proof

cap which is made of any of a polyethylene terephthalate material, food grade

polyester, and poly-coated materials.

[0047] In an embodiment, the apparatus can include a safety valve118 configured with 30

20 the cover 114 to prevent unexamined accidents cause by the heated liquid and

steam of the heated liquid.

[0048] In an aspect, the apparatus can include a straw 116 for drinking the liquid or for

mixing purpose.

[0049] In an embodiment, the holder 106 can include a recipes capsule storage slot (not

shown here) for holding the one or more recipes capsules.

[0050]5 In an embodiment, the holder 106 can include one or more control buttons (not

shown here) operatively coupled tom the power source 112 to ONN/OFF of the

power source 112 to control supply of power from the power source 112 to the

heating element 104.

[0051] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications

10 besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive

concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted

except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the

specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest

possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises"

15 and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or

steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements,

components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other

elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the

specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group

20 consisting of A, B, C ... .and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only

one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing

description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning

5 and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that

the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description

and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been

described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will

recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within

10 the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0052] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and

further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the

basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that

follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or

15 examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to

make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge

available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0053] The present disclosure provides a beverage preparation apparatus.

[005410 The present disclosure provides a portable beverage preparation apparatus for

making both hot and cold beverages.

[0055] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost-effective portable beverage

preparation apparatus for making both hot and cold beverages.

[0056] The present disclosure provides an improved and efficient portable beverage

preparation apparatus for making both hot and cold beverages.

Claims

CLAIMS: We claim,

1. A portable beverage preparation apparatus, characterized in that the

apparatus comprising:

a beverage container having a base and a cylindrical side wall

extending from the base defining a reservoir with an open

upper end to accommodate liquid, the beverage container

having a heating element configured within the base of the

beverage container;

a safety valve configured with the cover to prevent unexamined

accidents caused by heated liquid and steam of the heated

liquid;

a holder having at least one cup-like portion to receive the

beverage container;

one or more recipes capsules to dispose within the reservoir of

the beverage container; and

a power source configured with the at least one cup-like portion

of the holder to power the heating element of the beverage

container for heating the liquid within the beverage container.

2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises

a cover for covering the beverage container from the open upper end.

3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cover is a spill proof

cap which is made of any of a polyethylene terephthalate material,

food grade polyester, and polycoated materials.

4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprise

one or more straws for drinking the liquid or for mixing purpose.

5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cylindrical wall of

the beverage container comprises one or more foldable layers to allow

folding of the beverage container.

6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more recipes

capsules comprise any or a combination of a sugar, coffee power, milk

power, and tea powder.

7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder comprises a

recipes capsule storage slot for holding the one or more recipes

capsules.

8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder comprises one

or more control buttons operatively coupled tom the power source to

control power supply of the power source.

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