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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 28, 2013
Filed:
May. 21, 2007
Burton L. Hart, Auburn, IL (US);
Burton L. Hart, Auburn, IL (US);
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, Springfield, IL (US);
Abstract
A server () for retaining and dispensing a heated beverage. The server includes an insulated server body () for reducing heat transfer of heat from the liquid beverage retained therein. A sump () is provided in the server body at a lower portion thereof for draining beverage from the server. The sump has a minimal cross sectional area to further reduce heat transfer from a volume of liquid beverage retained in the server to the sump. A faucet () is attached to the server and communicates with the sump through a port (). An interface hub () is positioned between the faucet and the server for reducing heat transfer from the liquid beverage to the faucet.