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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2015
Filed:
May. 25, 2012
Thomas M. Lee, Coto de Caza, CA (US);
Abdelaziz Boubeddi, Hoofddorp, NL;
Timothy C. Morse, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Thomas M. Lee, Coto de Caza, CA (US);
Abdelaziz Boubeddi, Hoofddorp, NL;
Timothy C. Morse, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
The Richards Corporation, Sterling, VA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an espresso or other coffee drink maker that is configured to accept a number of different forms of coffee grounds. It may accept powder/coffee grounds that are loose, coffee capsules, coffee pods, (e.g., 'ESE' (easy serving espresso) pods), or any other format. The machine may also be provided with an optional built-in grinder, which allows the machine to accept fresh coffee beans, in order to grind and brew them on-site, in a single machine. Such espresso/coffee drink makers find particular use on-board passenger transport vehicles such as aircraft, but may be useful in a number of other locations.