Funnel blocking apparatus and methods of use

Details Funnel blocking apparatus and methods of use Funnel blocking apparatus and methods of use

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Alexander, Reginald L (Department: 3742)

Foods and beverages: apparatus

Beverage

Infusors

C099S307000, C099S323000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07966926

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a blocking device for use with a beverage making machine of the type having a housing (22) and a funnel (30) positionable relative to the housing. The blocking device (40, 40a, 40b) prevents unintended disengagement of a funnel from a corresponding housing to which at least a portion of the blocking device is attached. The blocking device includes a first engager (16) and a second engager (18). The first and second engagers are engageable when positioning a funnel on a housing. The first and second engagers are selectively disengageable when removing a funnel from a housing. The blocking device as disclosed also includes a method of retaining a funnel on a housing and a kit for attaching a blocking device to a beverage making machine which does not include a blocking device.

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