Integrated hybrid water and beverage dispenser and brewing cups for use therewith
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47J-031/00
A47J-031/36
A47J-031/06
B65D-085/804
출원번호
US-0292889
(2014-05-31)
등록번호
US-9521921
(2016-12-20)
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/ 주소
Joseph, Steven W.
출원인 / 주소
Joseph, Steven W.
대리인 / 주소
James M. Smedley LLC
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초록▼
The present invention relates to the field of beverage dispensers. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus capable of dispensing water and other beverages through single serving or similar brewing containers. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are configur
The present invention relates to the field of beverage dispensers. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus capable of dispensing water and other beverages through single serving or similar brewing containers. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are configured to be integrated within, on, upon an existing sink or water basin and operate in conjunction with an existing pressurized water source, such as municipal water source, well water source or other residential or commercial pressurized water system.
대표청구항▼
1. A integrated hybrid water and beverage dispenser apparatus, said apparatus comprising: a water supply unit, comprising a heating element, reservoir tank, water inlet port and water outlet port;a faucet head assembly, comprising a control element, water supply line, a data transmission cable, a be
1. A integrated hybrid water and beverage dispenser apparatus, said apparatus comprising: a water supply unit, comprising a heating element, reservoir tank, water inlet port and water outlet port;a faucet head assembly, comprising a control element, water supply line, a data transmission cable, a beverage medium compartment and a faucet head stem,wherein said water supply line of said faucet head assembly passes through a channel formed in said faucet head stem and connects to said water outlet port of said water supply unit such that liquid may travel between said water supply unit and said beverage medium compartment,wherein said data transmission cable of said faucet head assembly passes through said channel formed in said faucet head stem and connects to said water supply unit of said water supply unit and provides for transmission of data between said water supply unit said control element of said faucet head assembly,wherein said faucet head stem is configured to extend through a surface and be secured thereupon by way of a securing element, andwherein said control element comprises a human interface device configured to allow input from a user and select an operating mode from two or more modes of operation,wherein said input effects control of said faucet head assembly,wherein a first mode of operation of said two or more modes of operation engages the water supply unit such that water is allowed to be heated by said heating element and received from said reservoir tank through said water supply line and into said beverage medium compartment and out through a beverage dispensing port on said beverage medium compartment,wherein a second mode of operation of said two or more modes of operation engages the water supply unit such that water which has not been heated by said heating element is allowed through said water supply line and into said beverage medium compartment and out through a beverage dispensing port on said beverage medium compartment,wherein said control element transmits a selection of said operating mode to said water supply unit via said data transmission cable which engages execution of said operating mode by said water supply unit. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said human interface device is a touch screen display that also provides one or more graphical user interfaces to a user. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said water is received into a lid component attached to said faucet head assembly prior to receipt into said beverage medium compartment and provided into said beverage medium compartment via a water delivery needle. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said lid component is comprised of a hinge element allowing for the movement of the lid component between two or more states, a first state being a closed state in which a seal is formed between said lid component and said beverage medium compartment wherein the transmission of the water may occur, and a second state being an open state in which the lid component is at a point distal from said beverage medium compartment wherein a beverage medium may be removed or inserted into said beverage medium compartment and wherein said transmission of the water is restricted. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the movement of said lid component between said first state and said second state is detectable by said control component via one or more lid state sensors. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said water supply unit further comprises a water filtering unit configured to receive water from said water inlet port and purify said water prior to transmitting said water to said reservoir tank. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said heating element is integrated with said reservoir tank and provides for the heating of water in said reservoir tank for use in said faucet head assembly. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said beverage medium compartment is removably attachable to said faucet head assembly. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a water delivery needle is integrated into said lid component and provides water into an inlet spout integrated into a lid of a beverage medium cup contained in said beverage medium compartment, whereby water is injected through said inlet spout and through angular elongated slots in said lid of said beverage medium cup into a beverage medium cup body whereby the water is forced to swirl in one direction providing for contact with a beverage media contained in said beverage medium cup. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said beverage medium cup further comprises a mesh being appropriately sized and metering vanes which interface between a bottom of the beverage medium cup and the beverage medium compartment such that water saturated with flavorings from the beverage media is allowed to pass through the mesh, through the metering vanes and out through a beverage outlet port of said beverage medium compartment. 11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said beverage medium cup further comprises a seal having a region around its perimeter permanently affixed to a bottom of the beverage medium cup over integrated filter holes on said bottom portion of said beverage medium cup with a center region of said bottom portion of said beverage medium cup having no filter holes and a perforation in a center region of the seal that is releasably retained on said center region of said bottom portion of said beverage medium cup such that head pressure in the cup via gasses or liquid open the perforation, allowing liquid from the integrated filter holes to escape. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the center region of the seal is retained on said center region of said bottom portion of said beverage medium cup by high viscosity food grade silicone oil. 13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said beverage medium cup further comprises an elastomeric umbrella valve affixed to a bottom of the beverage medium cup and positioned over integrated filtering holes on said bottom portion of said beverage medium cup, wherein head pressure in the cup via gases or liquid allow for the movement of the elastomeric umbrella valve from a closed position to an open position, allowing the gasses or liquids to escape from the integrated filter holes.
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