Method, device and apparatus for preparing a beverage with a liquid immersible bag with a desired steep time
AssigneeMeister Cook, LLC
InventorErik MAGNER
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method, device and apparatus for preparing a beverage with a liquid immersible bag with a desired steep time. The measurement and indication of the steep time of a beverage packaged in a disposable immersible bag is accomplished with the use of chromatography paper and color indicators. The proper combination of type, thickness, size and shape of chromatography paper used allows for the pre-setting of different desired steep times. Chromatography paper becomes translucent when wet and attached colors become visible to indicate the progress and the completion of the desired steep time.
Claims22
An apparatus for preparing a beverage, the beverage ingredients having a desired steep time, comprising:
- a liquid immersible bag, said bag structured and arranged to hold the ingredients of the beverage, the bag structured and arranged to be immersed in liquid such that the ingredients of the beverage may steep in the liquid when immersed;
- a capillary action fluid transport device associated with the liquid immersible bag;
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- at least one flap carrying a steep timer device with at least one visual indicator of the expiration of a predetermined steeping time, said steep timer device being constructed with a wicking media, said wicking media being in contact with said capillary action fluid transport device.
An apparatus for preparing a beverage having a desired steep time, comprising:
- beverage ingredients;
- a liquid immersible bag, said bag holding the beverage ingredient, said bag having an associated capillary fluid transport device;
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- a steep timer device with visual indicator of the expiration of a predetermined steep time, said visual indicator including a wicking media;
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- a handle, said bag being attached to said steep timer at said apparatus handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.