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| 7367260 | In-wall coffee maker system and method of installation A coffee maker includes a housing, the housing of the coffee maker shaped and configured to fit within a wall cavity inside a wall and attach to one or more wall structures, the housing including an integral mounting structure having engagement structures to engage ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7314104 | Steam driven road vehicle A steam driven road vehicle having a firebox, a boiler, a drive mechanism operated by steam from the boiler, a water supply supplying water to the boiler, and a drive connection connected between the drive mechanism and an axle of the vehicle. A fuel bin is supporte... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7315692 | Electrical water heater The present invention discloses an electrical water heater including a container body which is adapted to contain a predetermined volume of water, a heating unit mounted to the heater body for heating the water, and a temperature control unit for operating the heati... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7254320 | Water supply device for humidifier A water supply device for a humidifier having a water tank for retaining water and a vaporizing chamber for producing water vapor with the water supplied from the water tank, is disclosed in which the water supply device comprises a water tube for supplying the wate... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7190893 | Fluid heater with low porosity thermal mass A fluid heater apparatus and method of making same includes a low porosity material, thermally conductive mass. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive mass for imparting heat to the mass. Fluid in a flow path through the mass absorbs heat from the mas... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7151892 | Rapid electric heating water dispenser A rapid electric heating water dispenser includes a body, a base, an electric heating element located in the body, a hot water drain valve and a hot water outlet. A water pipe and an electric heating tube cling to each other through a casting body. A liquefaction in... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7093530 | Coffeemaker pod carrier A brewing apparatus pod carrier including a frame forming a first pod receiving cavity on a first side of the frame and a second pod receiving cavity on a second opposite side of the frame, and a liquid flow path between the first and second pod receiving cavities. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093533 | Brewing apparatus hot water discharge head A brewing apparatus including a housing having a movable lid; a water heater connected to the housing; and a hot water discharge head connected to the lid for delivering hot water from the hot water heater in a downward direction. The hot water discharge head includ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093532 | In-wall coffee maker system and method of installation An in-wall coffee maker includes a coffee maker unit received in a mounting structure mounted within a wall cavity. The mounting structure includes engagement tabs to enable engagement of the mounting box to one or more wall structures and attachment flanges or tabs... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7066080 | Automatic drip coffee maker An automatic drip coffee maker includes a reservoir, a basket, and a chamber disposed at where below an opening of the basket. A thermostat and a heating tube are provided at the bottom of the chamber. A bowl is placed into the chamber to receive coffee drips delive... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7050711 | Moderating device for an electric stove heating element A system and a method of operating that system are used to quickly adjust the temperature of an electric stove heating element. A heat transfer or moderating fluid is pumped through a hollow portion of an electric stove heating element. The moderating fluid is heate... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7024986 | System and method for making popcorn using a self-regulating heating system The present application describes a popcorn maker including a self-regulating heating unit. The self-regulating heating unit provides a regulated heat to the popcorn maker. The self-regulating heating unit can be configured to maintain a predetermined temperature fo... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024983 | Brewing apparatus hot water control A brewing apparatus including a housing having a movable lid and a brewing area under the lid; a hot water heater connected to the housing; a water pump connected to the hot water heater; a controller coupled to the hot water heater and the pump; and a switch connec... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017472 | Brewing apparatus water temperature control A brewing apparatus, such as a coffeemaker, including a hot water heater; a first temperature sensor connected to the hot water heater; a second temperature sensor connected to either a cold water inlet to the heater or a hot water outlet from the heater; a pump con... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6952524 | Fluid heater temperature balancing apparatus A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive body in a flow path envelop... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6915070 | Quick heater for drinking water A quick heater for drinking water includes a helical water pipe defining a narrow space therebetween for fitting an electric heating tube and having a water inlet and a water outlet. The water pipe and the electric heating tube are wrapped up with a support base hav... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6912357 | Fluid heater A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a continuous, labyrinthian flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive bo... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6816670 | Fluid heat exchanging system and method In a system and method for exchanging heat with a fluid, for heating the fluid, the system includes a heat exchanger, for exchanging heat with a fluid so as to heat the fluid, adapted to store heat energy, and to enable heat energy to be exchanged with the fluid to ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6714726 | Shower warm water capacitor A shower fixture for installation between a shower nozzle and shower supply pipe comprising: a top lid member comprising an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, wherein the top lid member is integrally formed; an insulated main tank member for containing water, the insulated... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6392206 | Modular heat exchanger A modular fluid heating apparatus may be assembled from a plurality of modular heating components. Each modular heating component includes a first molded section defining a first opening therethrough and a second molded section defining a second opening t... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6327429 | Coffee maker heater A coffee maker heater shortens brew times by employing steel components which are brazed together. A copper brazing material efficiently conducts heat from the coffee maker heater element to the base plate and water tube. Brazing increases the thermally c... | 12/04/2001 |
| 5539856 | Electric coffeemaker with keep warm control responsive to the amount of coffee brewed An electric coffeemaker includes a first electric heater for heating water for brewing the coffee. A carafe is supported on a base portion of the housing of the coffeemaker. A second electric heater is mounted in heat transfer relation with the base porti... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5455887 | Coffee-maker A coffee-maker is provided which comprises a first supply voltage terminal (10) and a second supply voltage terminal (11), a heating element (12), a first switching element (13), and a second switching element (14), which heating element (12), first switc... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5283854 | Continuous flow heater control system for an apparatus for making infusion beverages An electrically heated continuous flow heater control system includes an electric switching element that has an open and a closed switching position and is electrically connected in series to a thermostat. Switching element (26) is always closed in the br... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5280560 | Electric coffee maker with water heater and electrical components easily automatically assembled into a base shell A coffee or tea maker includes a base shell including a vertically-oriented connecting sleeve; a flow heater accommodated in the base shell and having a vertically-oriented inlet nipple received in the connecting sleeve; a mains cable connection situated ... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5186096 | Coffee brewing machine The coffee brewing machine can be used to prepare alternatively normal coffee or espresso coffee and comprises a boiler having a temperature control. The cold water is fed to the boiler by a water pump with adjustable feed rate. Two different brewing memb... | 02/16/1993 |
| 4944217 | Automatic coffee brewing apparatus An automatic coffee brewing apparatus and a method for measuring a quantity of water to be used for brewing coffee with a consistent and pleasing taste. The automatic coffee brewing apparatus has a housing formed to receive a replaceable water bottle, res... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4904845 | Temperature controlled electrical continuous flow heater for beverage making appliances An electrical continuous flow water heater for an infusion beverage making appliance includes a hot plate serving to keep hot a beverage receptacle and which is located above and in heat exchange relationship with a heater element and water supply pipe di... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4888465 | Hot beverage machine with thick film electric heater A coffee or tea making machine wherein the housing has a container for a supply of water and supports a holder for tea leaves or comminuted coffee beans. A conduit connects the outlet of the container with the holder, and a portion of such conduit is cons... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4825046 | Thermal interface device for heating elements A thermal interface device is inserted between a heating element and a cooking vessel, such as a coffee pot for an automatic drip coffee maker, to reduce scorching and burning from non-uniform heating. The interface device has a main flat plate dimensione... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4825042 | Continuous flow heater assembly for a beverage maker A beverage maker includes a continuous flow electric heater assembly of tubular construction adapted to be connected to a source of fresh water and is arranged for guiding fresh water therethrough for heating the fresh water to brewing temperatures, and a... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4778977 | Electrical continuous flow heater In an electrical continuous flow heater for an appliance such as a coffee machine, a tubular heater member has a jacket tube in heat conducting contact with a pipe for carrying the fluid to be heated, with the pipe and jacket tube disposed in horizontal s... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4772777 | Temperature regulated hot plate for an electric coffee maker A fixedly positioned hot plate, particularly for use with a coffee maker, has an upper surface for receiving a container of liquid to be maintained at a constant temperature. An electric heating device arranged underneath the hot plate includes a plate me... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4762055 | Coffee makers A coffee maker includes a water reservoir, a drip case for containing coffee powder, a heating pipe for heating water fed from the water reservoir through one of two ends thereof and for feeding hot water to the drip case from the other end, a heater for ... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4758709 | Electric coffee maker with warming plate having adjustable heat output to prevent overheating An electric coffee maker has an electric flow-through brewing water heater with a heating resistor controlled by a temperature dependent regulating switch responsive to the temperature of the heating resistor, and a warming plate heated by the heating res... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4741259 | Coffee maker having a detachable cassette containing the pump and heater assembly In a coffee maker having a housing 1, a flow heater 6, a water reservoir 4 and a filter device 3 the flow heater is accommodated in a cassette 10 which is detachably mounted in the housing 1. By detaching the cassette from the coffee maker the electrical ... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4725714 | Drip-type hot water feeder A drip-type hot water feeder of a coffee maker incudes an electric heater for heating and boiling water fed from a water reservoir, and a timer for controlling the time for supplying an electric current to the heater to regulate the hot-water supply to a ... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4715269 | Coffee maker with plastic decanter and low temperature warming plate A drip-type coffee maker with efficient heat transfer and minimal heat loss keeps coffee at the optimum temperature for proper flavor over an extended period of time. A closed-top decanter formed entirely of plastic heat insulating material fits into a we... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4653390 | Apparatus for making tea or coffee A beverage brewing apparatus of the infusion type in which a hot water tank contains several infusion charges, the tank is connected at the top to a conduit extending to an infusion sprayer over a pan containing granular matter to be infused, replenishing... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4653389 | Boilers or tanks for hot water A hot water tank particularly for a beverage brewing apparatus of the infusion type in which the hot water tank has a water draw-off tap at a position between the top and bottom of the tank and a thermostat above the outlet in the tank to the tap and a co... | 03/31/1987 |
