Coffee Maker With Multi and Single Cup Modes

摘要

A multi-mode coffee maker facilitates switching between a carafe mode and a single cup mode. The coffee maker includes switches for selecting the amount of coffee brewed, a drip valve normally closed to prevent dripping and opened by insertion of a carafe or a single cup adapter into the coffee maker, and a hot plate for maintaining the temperature of coffee in the carafe, the hot plate independent switchable on and off. A single cup adapter includes a swing-out platform which cooperates with a multi-mode coffee maker to allow switching from a small amount to a large amount of brewed drink when the platform is moved to provide space for a large cup. A slide may also be provided to select the mode.

主权项

1. A multi-mode coffee maker comprising:
a body; a cavity in the body for receiving dry coffee; a water container attached to the body for providing water to make brewed beverage; a heater for heating the water to make the brewed beverage; a mouth on the front of the body for receiving a brewed beverage container; and a brewed beverage accessory positionable at the bottom of the mouth, the brewed beverage accessory cooperating with the coffee maker to select operating modes of the coffee maker.