Dennis C Bernardi

US Patent:

20010032822, Oct 25, 2001

Filed:

Jan 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/759593

Inventors:

Evan Koslow - Weston CT, US
Lawrence Walters - Woodbridge CT, US
Dennis Bernardi - Wallingford CT, US
Irl Sanders - Milford CT, US
Donald Baumgarten - Cheshire CT, US
Stephen Huda - Shelton CT, US

Assignee:

KX Industries, L.P.

International Classification:

B01D029/00

US Classification:

210/767000, 210/464000, 210/470000, 210/473000

Abstract:

There is provided a beverage maker having a device that removes contaminants from a liquid, which is removably supported within a compartment for ingredients. The device is preferably a filter that is surrounded by a supporting member, which supports the device within the compartment. The supporting member around the device may have a plurality of outwardly-protruding extensions that support the device by fitting against the sidewall of the compartment. A method and a system for such a device are also provided.

US Patent:

20020059870, May 23, 2002

Filed:

Jan 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/483106

Inventors:

Lawrence S. Walters Jr. - Woodbridge CT, US
Irl R. Sanders III - Wilbraham MA, US
Dennis C. Bernardi - Wallingford CT, US

International Classification:

A47J031/00

US Classification:

099/298000, 426/077000, 426/301000, 099/317000

Abstract:

A system for brewing a beverage from a liquid. The system preferably comprises a device for steeping brewing ingredients in a liquid. The liquid is delivered to the steeping device through a contaminant removing device, such as a filter. The contaminant removing device is alternatively disposed, by way of a positioning device, either between the liquid supply and the steeping device or in a position wherein the contaminant removing device can be dried, cleaned, or replaced. A method of using such a system is also provided.