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Granted Patent B2
US 12,268,323 · App. 17/406,658 · Granted Apr 8, 2025

Single serve pod system, single serve pod assembly system, pod dispenser system, pod apparatus, filter apparatus, process of assembly, and methods of use

Inventor: John Mamtsaderis (Commack, NY)
Assignee: Savepods Inc.
A47J31/0689A47J31/085A47J31/446A47J31/0636
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Patent No.
US 12,268,323
App. No.
17/406,658
Granted
Apr 8, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A single serve pod system, a single serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single serve reusable pod, and methods of use are presented in this disclosure. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a single serve coffee preparation system for the preparation of a reusable coffee pod in accordance with brewing coffee, tea, and other brewing. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a single serve pod assembly system and methods of use. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a single serve pod apparatus, process of assembling and methods of use of the apparatus.

Claims (20)

1. A system comprising:

a filter extending a height from a top to a bottom, wherein the filter is configured to remove particulate matter while allowing a liquid to move through the filter; and

an assembly apparatus extending a length from a first end to a second end,

the assembly apparatus comprising an assembly station, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a filter dispenser,

the assembly station comprising an assembly cavity configured to hold a reusable single serve brewing pod in an open position,

wherein the upper portion houses the assembly station,

wherein the assembly apparatus comprises a storage container and a storage container housing, the storage container having a handle, and

wherein the storage container housing is removable for easy cleaning.

2. The system of claim 1 ,

wherein the filter comprises a peripheral lip, an upper portion, and a lower portion.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filter dispenser comprises a hollow tube, a refill door, a dispenser catch feature, and a grab aperture,

wherein a plurality of filters is configured to move through the hollow tube.

4. The system of claim 1 ,

wherein the assembly station comprises a plurality of finger grip apertures.

5. The system of claim 1 ,

wherein the storage container provides an airtight seal.

6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the lower portion houses the storage container and comprises the storage container housing.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion comprises an angled surface configured to support a reusable lid of the reusable single serve brewing pod in the open position.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filter dispenser is below the upper portion.

9. The system of claim 3 , wherein the refill door and the grab aperture of the filter dispenser are located at opposite ends of the filter dispenser.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 20, 2023
From: SAVEPOD INC.
To: SAVEPODS INC.
Reel/Frame 064001/0444 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 9, 2022
From: MAMTSADERIS, JOHN
To: SAVEPOD INC.
Reel/Frame 061038/0288 →
Continuity (4)
Provisional Application 63154698 · Feb 27, 2021
Provisional Application 63119002 · Nov 30, 2020
Provisional Application 63067941 · Aug 20, 2020
Related Publication 20220053964A1 · Feb 24, 2022
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