Weighted infusion beverage package

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2004-03-22

2010-06-29

Becker, Drew E (Department: 1794)

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Foraminous material infusion type, or foraminous container...

C426S078000, C426S079000, C426S083000, C426S132000

Reexamination Certificate

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07744939

ABSTRACT:
An infusion beverage package includes a body portion having overlying layers of porous material that are joined to form at least one compartment for carrying infusion beverage product in addition to a weight that causes the body portion to sink in water. The compartment(s) may also carry an agent (e.g., sweetener) that imparts flavor characteristics into a solution during steeping of the infusion beverage product. The weight is preferably realized by a non-toxic, insoluble odorless, flavorless microwaveable material (e.g., ceramic material, porcelain material, and naturally-occurring rock material). Alternatively, the weight may be realized by a dissolvable agent such as a sweetener. A multi-compartment single bag design and dual-bag designs are illustrated.

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“Tea Rock” Teabag Weight; Internet Ad; Mighty Bean Coffee & Tea Co.; downloaded Mar. 2004.

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