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An automated coffee making process that uses a multi-stage combination coffee brewer and grinder that produces coffee of superb aroma and taste. The coffee making process is controlled by the consumer by means of a control panel located on the front of the coffee maker. Using the control panel, the

An automated coffee making process that uses a multi-stage combination coffee brewer and grinder that produces coffee of superb aroma and taste. The coffee making process is controlled by the consumer by means of a control panel located on the front of the coffee maker. Using the control panel, the consumer can select the time the coffee making process begins and the strength of the coffee prepared. The coffee making process is a closed loop cyclic process comprising a coffee making cycle and a self-cleaning cycle. The cleaning cycle cleans the filter and the cooking section of the coffee maker which ensures a delicious cup of coffee every time. The coffee maker comprises a motor section, a can section, a grinding section, a cooking section, and a pot section. The freshly prepared coffee is brewed in the cooking section. After a period of time that is selected by the consumer, the coffee residing in the cooking section is discarded, the coffee maker is cleaned, and freshly brewed coffee is prepared.

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1. A multi-stage coffee brewer and grinder combination comprising:a motor and a motor section that houses said motor; a gearing means for rotating a shaft wherein said gearing means is housed in said motor section; a can section comprising a can of coffee beans; a grinding section comprising a grind

1. A multi-stage coffee brewer and grinder combination comprising:a motor and a motor section that houses said motor; a gearing means for rotating a shaft wherein said gearing means is housed in said motor section; a can section comprising a can of coffee beans; a grinding section comprising a grinder, a sprayer, a filter, and an auger; a propeller-type agitator disposed directly above said grinder, said agitator rotating in said can section when said shaft is rotated; said shaft extending from said motor to said auger; a cooking section that collects and brews the coffee, and having a heater therein; a switching means in said cooking section to stop said coffee production when said cooking section collects too much of said coffee; an overflow means in said cooking section to siphon off any excess of said coffee; a pot section that houses a removable receptacle; an opening between said cooking section and said pot section; a plug in said opening; a pivoting arm in said pot section; a second heater in said pot section; and a tension bearing means for adjusting the distance between said pivoting arm and said removable receptacle within said pot section; wherein said gear means is a gearbox housed is said motor section; wherein said can of coffee beans has an opening on the top surfaces and an opening on the bottom surface; wherein said shaft passes through said can of coffee beans using said top opening and said bottom opening in said can of coffee beans; wherein said sprayer encircles said grinder; wherein said grinder comprises a top grinder and a bottom grinder and said grinder is housed in an enclosure; wherein said filter is invertable having a concave shape during the coffee making cycle and a convex shape during the cleaning cycle; wherein said switching means is a float switch; wherein said overflow means is an opening in said cooking section that connects to said drain; wherein said plug is a temperature sensitive bimetal and said plug has a magnet attached to the bottom surface of said plug; wherein said pivoting arm pivots around a spring and said pivoting arm has a protuberance at one end and a magnet at the other end; wherein said auger has a top o-ring and a bottom o-ring; wherein said heater has a donut configuration with a center opening; wherein said plug is disposed in the center opening of said heater; wherein said second heater has a donut configuration with a center opening; and wherein said tension bearing means is a spring disposed in said center opening of said second heater.