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An automatic beverage brewing apparatus is described. The automatic beverage brewing apparatus includes a controllable brewing device and a controllable brewing substance dispenser communicating with the brewing device. The automatic beverage brewing apparatus includes a housing in which at least on

An automatic beverage brewing apparatus is described. The automatic beverage brewing apparatus includes a controllable brewing device and a controllable brewing substance dispenser communicating with the brewing device. The automatic beverage brewing apparatus includes a housing in which at least one receptacle is retained proximate the brewing device for receiving brewed beverage from the brewing device. A plurality of controllable dispense valves are provided for controlling the flow of brewed beverage from the brewing device to the receptacles. Each receptacle includes a controllable outlet valve for automatically dispensing brewed beverage from the receptacle and a controllable disposal valve for automatically emptying the receptacle of brewed beverage. Each receptacle is supported on a weight sensing device which generates a weight control signal relating to the weight of brewed beverage retained in the receptacle. A controller receives the weight control signals and determines in response to each weight control signal the volume of brewed beverage retained within in a receptacle. The controller operates the dispensing valves, controllable outlet valves, and controllable disposal valves in accordance with the determined volumes.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automatic beverage brewing apparatus including a controllable brewing device and a controllable brewing substance dispenser communicating with said brewing device, said beverage brewing apparatus comprising:a housing;at least one receptacle retained on said housing pro

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automatic beverage brewing apparatus including a controllable brewing device and a controllable brewing substance dispenser communicating with said brewing device, said beverage brewing apparatus comprising:a housing;at least one receptacle retained on said housing proximate to said brewing device for receiving a brewed beverage therefrom;a weight sensing device associated with each of said receptacles, each said weight sensing device supporting a receptacle and being adapted to sense the weight of brewed beverage retained within a receptacle and generate a weight control signal corresponding to the sensed weight;a controller for receiving said weight control signals; andan indicator coupled to said controller;said controller determining in response to each weight control signal the volume of brewed beverage retained within a receptacle, said controller generating volume control signals corresponding to said determined volumes, said indicator receiving said volume control signals and displaying in response to said volume control signals, the volume of brewed beverage retained within each of the receptacles.