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Beverage press mug with storage container

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-10
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"The present invention is a device for brewing coffee using a plunger method. The device includes a vessel with straight or tapered interior walls that can hold a mixture of hot water and solid particles. The plunger is designed to create a tight seal against the vessel wall, preventing any leakage of particles. The invention also includes a storage container for coffee grinds or tea leaves, which can be added to any type of vessel. The invention provides a convenient and easy way to brew coffee in a mug and make one or two cups on arrival."

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Further the closure base grips the storage container such that it is not free to touch any part of the container.

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[0036] The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of a preferred embodiment with slight variations in the type of mug being utilized. This preferred embodiment of the beverage mug with a storage container 10 is shown in FIGS. 1 thorough 20 and is comprised of a beverage press mug defined as a vessel 20 that has a bottom end 22, a straight side wall 24 and a top-opening 26 with a cover 28. A plunger assembly 30 with a rod 32 slideably penetrates through the cover 28 and is connected to a hub 34 with spokes 36 that extend outwardly connected to a peripheral base member 38 with a plunger filter 40 located therebetween. The base member 38 includes a plurality of fingers 42 each having a first phalange 44 and a second phalange 46 extending outwardly at an angle creating intimate contact with the side wall 24.

[0037] All of the above elements are disclosed in my previous U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,510. The improvements to this patent include changing the position of the f...

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A mug (10), specifically a vessel (20) incorporating a plunger assembly (30), that includes a number of fingers (42), is improved by positioning the fingers downwardly to contact the side wall of the vessel. The improvement also includes the following; a minor diameter portion (58) of the vessel sized to fit a motor vehicle cup holder. An open distal ended liner (62) intimately embracing a storage container compartment (60) formed on an inside surface of the outer shell minor diameter portion of the vessel. A closure base (66) removably engages the liner and encloses the bottom of the vessels storage container compartment. The closure base includes a number of inwardly facing spacer legs (68) that removably retain a storage container (72) including a detachable lid (74). The storage container provides a receptacle for such items as coffee grinds, tea leaves, sugar and creamer etc. such that the items may be conveniently available with the mug.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to beverage containers in general. More specifically the invention is directed to a coffee or tea press container integrally combining a commuter press mug with a storage container. BACKGROUND ART [0002] Previously, many types of coffee or tea mugs have been used in endeavoring to provide an effective means to transport a beverage and maintain its temperature. Further portable coffee pots have been developed that are designated the “press type” having a filtered plunger permitting coffee grinds or tea leaves to be mixed with hot water. The plunger is inserted on top of the blended liquid and pressed to the bottom permitting the beverage to be ideally brewed and the residual filtered to the bottom. [0003] The prior art listed below did not disclose patents that possess any of the novelty of the instant invention; however the following U.S. patents are considered to be related: Patent NumberInventorIssue Date4,974,741Gustafson et a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A23L1/00
CPCA47J31/005A47J31/20A47J31/44A47J47/02
Inventor PORTER, MARK D.
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