초록 ▼

An espresso tamper including a force calibration means is shown. The tamper is optimally handheld. Upon force of a desired magnitude being applied by a user, at least one discrete signal, such as an audible, visual, tactile or electrical signal is emitted. The tamper handle includes an anti-rotation

An espresso tamper including a force calibration means is shown. The tamper is optimally handheld. Upon force of a desired magnitude being applied by a user, at least one discrete signal, such as an audible, visual, tactile or electrical signal is emitted. The tamper handle includes an anti-rotation feature. The handle is flared to avoid pinching the user's fingers during operation and to stop the user's fingers from sliding down the handle or in any way touching the base, thereby rendering the tamper more effective and safe. The tamper and force-calibration kit and method of use optimize espresso making.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A handheld espresso tamper for the precisely repeatable application of a tamping force comprising a handle adapted for holding said tamper in the hand of a user, a base, and mechanical tamping force calibration means wherein said mechanical tamping force calibration means are

What is claimed is: 1. A handheld espresso tamper for the precisely repeatable application of a tamping force comprising a handle adapted for holding said tamper in the hand of a user, a base, and mechanical tamping force calibration means wherein said mechanical tamping force calibration means are functional to provide at least one discrete tactile signal detectable by a user holding said handle when a tamping force of a desired magnitude has been applied by said base, wherein said base is rotationally fixed to said handle such that rotation of said handle by said user results in corresponding rotation of said base.