Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer

{
  "publication_number": "US2005126399A1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A1",
  "title": "Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer",
  "abstract": "A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A lid is supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to the open top when the receptacle is in the open position, and a lowered position closing the open top when the receptacle is in the brew position. The receptacle is linked to the lid such that the receptacle is pivoted between the brew and open positions in response to movement of the lid between the lowered and raised positions.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A brew chamber for a disposable single serve filter package, said chamber comprising: a receptacle having an open top configured and dimensioned to received said package; a frame for supporting said receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position; a lid supported on said frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to said open top when said receptacle is in said open position, and a lowered position closing said open top when said receptacle is in said brew position; and linkage means for connecting said receptacle to said lid and for pivoting said receptacle between said brew and open positions in response to movement of said lid between said lowered and raised positions. 2. The brew chamber of claim 1 wherein said first and second axes are parallel. 3. The brew chamber of claim 1 wherein said linkage means includes a lever fixed at one end to said lid and slidably connected at its opposite end in a contoured slot in said receptacle. 4. The brew chamber of claim 2 wherein said linkage means further comprises a handle connected to said lid for pivotal movement about a third axis parallel to said first and second axes."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "A47J 31/3695",
    "A47J 31/0673",
    "A47J 31/3633",
    "A47J 31/3676",
    "A47J 31/40"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2003-12-12",
  "publication_date": "2005-06-16",
  "priority_date": "2003-12-12",
  "application_number": "US-73464903-A",
  "family_id": "34653414",
  "citations": [
    "US2004031394A1",
    "US3007392A",
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    "US5794519A",
    "US6655260B2",
    "US6857353B2"
  ]
}