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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2001
Salvatore Basile, Padua, IT;
Silvano Pozzobon, Trevignano, IT;
Simac-Vetrella SpA, Gorgo al Monticano, IT;
Abstract
Machine to produce espresso coffee comprising a containing structure defining an infusion chamber co-operating with element ( ) to deliver water and element ( ) to instantaneously heat the water, the infusion chamber comprising two parts able to be coupled so as to define an open condition of the infusion chamber and a closed condition during the coffee-preparation cycle, the upper part ( ) of the infusion chamber ( ) being made on a block ( ) movable from a first raised position to a second lowered position, the lower part ( ) being made on a trolley ( ) movable from a first inner position, wherein the lower part ( ) is arranged below the upper part ( ), to a second outer position wherein the lower part ( ) is removed outside the structure of the machine ( ), the machine comprising expulsion element ( ) able to automatically remove the portion ( ), after the coffee has been delivered, during the withdrawal movement of the lower part ( ) from the structure ( ).