WO2004008925A1 - Infuseur de boisson - Google Patents

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WO2004008925A1
WO2004008925A1 PCT/IE2003/000104 IE0300104W WO2004008925A1 WO 2004008925 A1 WO2004008925 A1 WO 2004008925A1 IE 0300104 W IE0300104 W IE 0300104W WO 2004008925 A1 WO2004008925 A1 WO 2004008925A1
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Riad Hosein
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/18—Apparatus in which ground coffee or tea-leaves are immersed in the hot liquid in the beverage container
    • A47J31/20—Apparatus in which ground coffee or tea-leaves are immersed in the hot liquid in the beverage container having immersible, e.g. rotatable, filters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/18—Apparatus in which ground coffee or tea-leaves are immersed in the hot liquid in the beverage container

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  • the present invention relates to brewing devices for use with beverages such as tea or coffee and which can be used to brew the tea or coffee in a controlled fashion, and which may be disposable.
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,743,664 discloses a disposable coffee brewer.
  • the brewer comprises a pair of nestable, disposable cups, the base of one cup comprising a chamber, which can receive a charge of coffee, the base of the chamber comprising a filter material.
  • the brewer is placed on top of the other and boiling water is poured into the top cup. As the boiling water passes through the chamber of coffee and filter paper, it drips brewed coffee into the cup below.
  • the disadvantage of this arrangement is that one has to dispose of the dripping upper cup once the coffee is brewed.
  • 6,038,963 which provides two cups, one nestable within the other.
  • the tea or coffee grounds are placed in the base of one cup and hot water is added.
  • the second cup has a filter, which extends across the open bottom end of the cup, so that when the second cup is placed inside the first, the material being brewed is separated from the liquid, which flows through the filter and into the second cup.
  • the problem with this device is that the hot water is still in contact with tealeaves or with the coffee grounds and so the beverage can continue to brew. For many people this is a disadvantage, since they wish to brew their beverage to a particular strength and wish to drink it at that strength, rather than have the beverage become stronger with time. Even if one were to use this device with the tea or coffee in the inner cup, which is simply lifted out of the outer cup by the user, there is still the problem of disposing of the inner cup, which is dripping hot liquid.
  • a beverage brewing device comprising an outer cup having a base and a circumferential side wall formed integrally with the base and extending therefrom, and an inner cup having a base and a circumferential side wall formed integrally with the base and extending therefrom, the inner cup being dimensioned so that it can fit within the outer cup, the device being provided with at least one chamber adapted to retain a charge of beverage brewing material, the chamber having at least one port for communication with an internal volume of the device, and the other cup being provided with a perforate area, the perforate area being moveable between a position in which it overlies the communication port of the chamber and a position in which it is not aligned with the communication port.
  • one cup is formed with indented regions in the side wall so that when the two cups are nested together, the side wall of the other cup closes or seals the indented region to define the chamber.
  • one cup is provided with at least one protrusion in the side wall which projects into the internal volume, which defines the chamber when the device is assembled.
  • the cup is provided with two such protrusions so that the device may be provided with two chambers. It will be apparent, however, that the device could be provided with a plurality of such protrusions and chambers.
  • the other cup is provided with two perforate areas on its side wall. If more than two chambers are provided then more than two perforate areas may be provided.
  • the outer cup is provided with a pair of indented regions and the inner cup is provided with a pair of perforate areas to define a pair of chambers.
  • the pairs of indented regions are provided on opposite sides of the cups.
  • the perforate areas may comprise a single aperture or a plurality of apertures, the apertures being of sufficient size to allow free movement of water into and out of the chamber, but small enough to prevent the leaves, coffee grounds or the like from leaking from the chamber and into the internal volume of the cup.
  • the device may be provided with a discrete chamber which is configured to fit into the outer cup and to rest in a base portion thereof, and which has at least one communication port on the surface thereof which in use does not abut the cup base, the inner cup having at least one aperture which can be positioned to align with the communication port in the chamber.
  • the chamber has a plurality of communication ports and the base of the inner cup has a plurality of apertures.
  • the apertures may be very small or a larger aperture may be provided which is covered with a fetter or mesh to retain the tea leaves etc. in the chamber.
  • the inner and outer cups are formed with upstands on their bases, which extend into the internal volume of each cup.
  • One upstand may be provided with an indented region and the other upstand may be provided with the perforate area, such that on assembly of the cups together, a chamber is created.
  • the beverage brewing device may be made of any of a variety of materials such as paper, plastics material, or paper reinforced with a plastics material and the like.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a brewing device in accordance with the invention, showing the chamber and the inner cup being fitted into the outer cup
  • Figure 2 shows the device shown in Figure 1, with the chamber in position
  • Figure 3 is a view from the top showing the two cup portions of the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 in the process of being rotated
  • Figure 4 is an alternative embodiment of a device in accordance with the invention
  • Figure 5 is an alternative embodiment of a device in accordance with the invention
  • Figure 6 is shows the device with the cups separated from one another.
  • Figure 7 is a cut-away of the device of Figure 5.
  • the cup assembly comprises a first inner cup (1) and a second outer cup (2), the inner cup (1) being tightly nestable within the outer cup (2).
  • the inner cup (1) has a plurality of perforations (3) in its base (4).
  • the assembly also comprises a discrete chamber or container (5) which is adapted to fit into the bottom of the outer cup (2) and which has a plurality of perforations (6) on the surface (7), which is uppermost when the container is placed in the cup (2).
  • this container (5) can be filled prior to use with loose tea leaves, teabags or with ground coffee.
  • a container (5) is placed at the bottom of the outer cup (2).
  • the inner cup (1) is then inserted into the outer cup (2) so that the perforations (3 and 6) are aligned and boiling water is then poured into the cup. There is therefore free passage of water into the container (5) to brew the tea or coffee and movement of that water out into the inner cup (1).
  • the inner cup is inserted into the outer cup, the two cups are locked together at the rim so that they are free to turn relative to each other, but cannot be pulled apart.
  • Both the inner and outer cups are provided on their upper edges with a MEANS TO INTERLOCK THE CUPS COMPOMRISING A LIP ON THE INNER CUP AND A RIM ON THE OUTER CUP.
  • the lip is dimensioned so that the lip of the inner cup (1) can rest on the rim of the outer cup (2).
  • the lip of the inner cup (1) fits over the rim of the outer cup (2) when the device is assembled, so that the two cups are locked securely together.
  • the overhanging rim of the inner cup has a groove over its entire length that locks against the rim of the outer cup. This is a safety mechanism to ensure that the two cups do not separate when the user is drinking. It also serves as a barrier to prevent liquid travelling up between the cups and leaking out, and also to ensure that when one cup is being rotated relative the other, the two cups move in only one plane and so do not twist apart.
  • the brewing process can be accelerated and generally improved by swirling the cup or stirring the cup contents, which serves to draw out the brewed beverage from the container or chamber (5).
  • the brewing device also comprises an inner (1) and an outer cup (2).
  • the base (8) of the outer cup (2) is provided with an upstand (9), which extends into the volume (10) of the cup (2).
  • the upstand (9) is frustoconical in shape and is formed with a pair of protruding sections on its outer surface, which define a pair of indented channels (11).
  • the base (4) surface of the inner cup (1) is formed with a complementary upstand (12), such that when the inner cup (1) is positioned inside the outer cup (2), the two upstands (9 and 12) are aligned, with the upstand (12) of the inner cup (1) surrounding the upstand (9) of the outer cup (2).
  • the upstand (9) is shorter than the upstand (12) so that when the cups are nested together, the upper flat surfaces (14) of both upstands make contact and the bases (4 and 8) also make contact.
  • the upstand (12) of the inner cup (1) is provided with a number of perforations (13) which can be aligned with the indented channel (11) in the upstand (9) of the outer cup (2). In that position, brewing of tea or coffee can take place.
  • the inner cup (1) can be rotated relative to the outer cup (2) to stop the brew.
  • the protrusions are hollow so that one assembled cup can be placed inside another assembled cup, with the outside surface of the protrusions of one cup in contact with the inner surface of the protrusions of the second cup.
  • FIG. 5 Another embodiment of the cup assembly is shown in Figure 5, which also comprises an outer cup (2) and an inner cup (1).
  • the inner cup is provided on its upper edge with a lip (15), the lip (15) being dimensioned so that the lip of the inner cup (1) can rest on the rim (17) of the outer cup (2).
  • the lip (15) of the inner cup (1) fits over the rim (17) of the outer cup (2) when the device is assembled, so that the two cups are locked securely together.
  • the overhanging rim of the inner cup has a groove over its entire length that locks against the rim of the outer cup. This is a safety mechanism to ensure that the two cups do not separate when the user is drinking. It also serves as a secondary barrier to prevent liquid travelling up between the cups and leaking out, and also to ensure that when one cup is being rotated relative the other, the two cups move in only one plane and so do not twist apart.
  • the outer cup (2) is formed with a pair of lateral indented sections (16) along its outer surface which project into the inside of the cup, and can abut the outside wall of the inner cup when the device is assembled.
  • the indented sections (16) extend along the lower region of the outer cup (2) thus defining an internal ledge (18) in the cup.
  • indented sections (16) serve to define a pair of lateral channels or pockets (19) on the inner side surfaces of the outer cup (2). When assembled together the inner cup closes off the channels or pockets (19) to form the chambers.
  • Figure 6 shows the two cups when separated from one another.
  • the inner cup (1) is formed with two sections of different diameters, the lower section being narrow enough to fit into the inner cup (1) between the indented sections and the upper section being as wide as the outer cup (2).
  • the two sections of different diameters are joined by a flange (20), which can rest upon the internal ledges (18) of the outer cup (2) when the two cup sections are nested together.
  • the flange (20) of the inner cup (1) thus closes the upper region of the chamber and prevents boiling water travelling up to the rim between the two cups.
  • the indented regions of the outer cup (2) have the additional advantage that they give the user an improved grip on the cup when the two cups are bring twisted relative to each other.
  • the lower section of the inner cup (1) is provided with two areas of perforations (3), one on either side of the cup, opposite each other.
  • the areas of perforations (3) are sized such that the inner cup (1) can be twisted so that the perforations (3) are aligned with the chambers and then twisted further so that the perforations (3) are aligned with the indented sections and there is no overlap with the chambers. In this way rotation of the inner cup (1) can open and close the chambers to allow water in or to shut off the chamber from the water. This is shown most clearly in Figure 7 which is a cut away view of the lower portion of the cups showing the chamber with the perforations (3) in the closed position.
  • tea leaves, coffee grounds or a teabag are placed in the chambers and the inner cup (1) is placed within the outer cup (2).
  • the tea, etc. could be placed in the chamber during the manufacture but could also be placed there by the user. If the device were made of a durable material such as polypropylene plastic, the device would be suitable for use on picnics and the like, since it could be cleaned after use and then reused.
  • water is added to the cup with the perforations (3) aligned with the pockets. The water may either be boiling water, or cold water can be used and the water heated in a microwave oven. The beverage is then allowed to brew for a time determined by the drinker.
  • the drinker rotates the inner cup (1) so that the perforations (3) overlie the indented sections and the water supply to the pockets is cut off.
  • the user can then add milk and sugar as desired.
  • the brewed tea or coffee thus remains at the strength the drinker was happy with, and there is no need to remove a wet tea bag since the tea bag is retained in the pocket.
  • Clearly loose tea or coffees grounds are also retained in the pocket and so don't float in the cup.
  • it is possible to make a second cup of tea or coffee from the tea or coffee remaining in the pocket by twisting the inner cup (1) so that the perforations (3) overlie the pocket again and the brewing process can be repeated by adding fresh water. This second brew is successful because the pocket is closed off when milk is added to the cup and so milk fat, which would interfere with the brewing process, never comes into contact with the tea or coffee.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif utile pour infuser des boissons telles que du thé ou du café. Le dispositif comprend une paire de récipients emboîtables (1, 2) qui définissent une chambre (5) servant à retenir la matière à infuser, lesdits récipients (1, 2) étant mobiles l'un par rapport à l'autre pour ouvrir ou fermer ainsi ladite chambre (5).
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WO2005053487A1 (fr) * 2003-11-27 2005-06-16 Mono Containers Limited Recipient utilise pour melanger des ingredients de boisson et pour boire ladite boisson
WO2005053488A1 (fr) * 2003-11-27 2005-06-16 Mono Containers Limited Gobelet a infusion
US8757049B2 (en) 2012-04-07 2014-06-24 Blomus Gmbh Preparation device for a beverage, in particular for iced tea
EP2861108A4 (fr) * 2012-06-15 2016-03-23 Free Gen Innovations Pty Ltd Passoire
FR3032337A1 (fr) * 2015-02-09 2016-08-12 Cyril Emmanuel Issanchou Dispositif permettant d'infuser puis de filtrer du cafe, the ou autre type d'infusion
JP2017018157A (ja) * 2015-07-07 2017-01-26 株式会社ディスコ ポット
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WO2000072735A2 (fr) * 1999-05-26 2000-12-07 Edwin Holding Recipient a boisson

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WO2005053487A1 (fr) * 2003-11-27 2005-06-16 Mono Containers Limited Recipient utilise pour melanger des ingredients de boisson et pour boire ladite boisson
WO2005053488A1 (fr) * 2003-11-27 2005-06-16 Mono Containers Limited Gobelet a infusion
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EP2861108A4 (fr) * 2012-06-15 2016-03-23 Free Gen Innovations Pty Ltd Passoire
FR3032337A1 (fr) * 2015-02-09 2016-08-12 Cyril Emmanuel Issanchou Dispositif permettant d'infuser puis de filtrer du cafe, the ou autre type d'infusion
CN107847072A (zh) * 2015-06-17 2018-03-27 特安戈科技公司 用于制备和运送可冲泡饮料的便携式设备
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