Coffee makers

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide improved water fill capabilities, improved coffee baskets, and improved steam diverting and management features for coffee makers used on board passenger transport vehicles.

主权项

1. A coffee maker configured for use on board an aircraft, comprising:
(a) a water reservoir; (b) a water fill drawer that directs water poured into the drawer to the water reservoir, (c) a first track system on which the water fill drawer cooperates, (d) an internal, secure closure system for securing the water fill drawer when closed, the closure system positioned along the first track system or at a rear of the coffee maker, (e) a second track system with side rails positioned below the first track system, (f) a coffee basket permanently secured to the coffee maker along the second track system; and (g) a steam duct that is separate from a water delivery line that delivers water from the reservoir to the coffee basket for brewing, the steam duct mounted above and not in contact with water located in the coffee basket and the water reservoir and that traps steam built up in the coffee basket and directs the steam to the water reservoir for condensing.