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A removable filter compartment is filled with coffee grounds, tea, or other espresso particulate substance and mounted within a water reservoir. Water is placed in the water reservoir. A bottom cover is connected to the water reservoir to hold the filter compartment in place. Lower and upper filters

A removable filter compartment is filled with coffee grounds, tea, or other espresso particulate substance and mounted within a water reservoir. Water is placed in the water reservoir. A bottom cover is connected to the water reservoir to hold the filter compartment in place. Lower and upper filters are formed into the filter compartment. The lower filter may include a slotted flow distribution port extending into the interior of the filter compartment to improve the distribution of water flow. A cup-like filtrate reservoir is integrally molded to the water reservoir. A filtrate passage forms a fluid path between the filter compartment and the filtrate reservoir. A resilient gasket or valve is positioned between the filter compartment and filtrate passage. A filtrate splash cover may be attached to the upper edges of the filtrate reservoir. The assembled beverage maker is placed into a microwave oven. As water in the water reservoir begins to heat up, steam is generated, and hot water is displaced upwards through the filter compartment and particulate substance. The heated beverage is automatically emptied into the filtrate reservoir, which is designed to function as a drinking cup for individually-sized portions.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage maker for making individually-sized servings of heated beverages in a microwave oven, the beverage maker having: a water reservoir capable of containing a liquid; a filter compartment for holding a particulate substance and having at least one filter for substa

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage maker for making individually-sized servings of heated beverages in a microwave oven, the beverage maker having: a water reservoir capable of containing a liquid; a filter compartment for holding a particulate substance and having at least one filter for substantially retaining the particulate substance while permitting the passage of liquid and steam; the filter compartment mounted within the water reservoir; a bottom cover connected to the water reservoir; a cup-like filtrate reservoir integrally connected to the water reservoir, a filtrate passage integrally formed by the water reservoir and filtrate reservoir; and a filtrate splash cover detachably connected to the filtrate reservoir for deflecting liquid into the filtrate reservoir, whereby, upon heating with microwave energy, the liquid and steam located in the water reservoir is pressurized and directed through the filter compartment containing the espresso particulate substance, the filtrate passage, and into the filtrate reservoir.