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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 1998
Filed:
Apr. 18, 1995
Jean-Rene Clech, Saint Germain du Corbeis, FR;
Francis Landais, deceased, late of Chevauer, FR;
Joel Landais, Conde sur Sarthe, FR;
Moulinex S.A., Bagnolet, FR;
Abstract
A boiler for an espresso coffee maker comprises a metallic body (12) comprising a cover (15) with a peripheral flange (16) and a cup (18) connected in sealed fashion to the cover (15). A downwardly-extending water supply tube (26) extends through the cover. An electric heating resistance (24) is provided. A vertical water outlet conduit (32) opens through the bottom of the cup (18), and a valve (39) is disposed in the conduit (32) and opens only when a certain pressure threshold is reached. The peripheral flange (16) of the cover (15) of the body (12) is shaped as a gutter (22) in which is positioned in intimate thermal connection the electric heating resistance (24).