Apparatus for preparing a beverage

Details Apparatus for preparing a beverage Apparatus for preparing a beverage

2004-12-21

2010-12-21

Campbell, Thor S (Department: 3742)

Foods and beverages: apparatus

Beverage

Infusors

C099S30200C

Reexamination Certificate

active

07854193

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for preparing a beverage (2) comprising a brew chamber (10) defining a volume for containing at least one container (11) with a soluble or extractable product for preparing said beverage, wherein said apparatus comprises adjustment means (12, 14) for varying the volume (V) of said brew chamber. Preferably the adjustment means include a cover member (12) with a piston portion (25). The invention also relates to a method for preparing a beverage.

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