Multi-purpose coffee maker pod holder

摘要

A multi-purpose beverage pod holder for a beverage brewing apparatus is disclosed comprising a flange adapted to be received in a slot in the brewing apparatus, a screen disposed orthogonal with the flange for allowing fluid to pass therein through, a first cylindrical wall encircling the screen on a first surface of the pod holder, the first cylindrical wall having a first diameter and defining a first packet retainer, and a second cylindrical wall encircling the screen on an opposite surface of the pod holder, the second cylindrical wall having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter and defining a second packet retainer. The pod holder can be used to brew both espresso and coffee in the same machine depending upon the orientation of the pod holder.

主权项

1. A multi-purpose beverage pod holder for a beverage brewing apparatus, comprising:
a flange having a planar front side including first and second members joined at a central necked element; a wall extending orthogonally from the flange, the wall including an indicator to signal the brewing apparatus of an orientation of the pod holder; a screen for allowing fluid to pass therein through; a first cylindrical wall encircling the screen on a first surface of the pod holder, the first cylindrical wall having a first diameter and defining a first packet retainer; and a second cylindrical wall encircling the screen on an opposite surface of the pod holder, the second cylindrical wall having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter and defining a second packet retainer; wherein a first orientation of the pod holder indicates to the brewing apparatus a first packet retainer in use and a second orientation of the pod holder indicates to the brewing apparatus a second packet retainer in use; and wherein the necked element of the flange cooperates with the brewing apparatus to lock the pod holder in the brewing apparatus.