Quick release spray head assembly, adapter, and method of use

US2021237111A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2021237111-A1
Application numberUS-202017127192-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateDec 18, 2020
Priority dateFeb 5, 2020
Publication dateAug 5, 2021
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Abstract

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A spray head assembly for use with a beverage brewer includes a spray head and an adapter. The spray head includes a back plate having a turn mechanism. The adapter includes a body having an outer portion and a threaded inner portion. The body has an opening through the threaded inner portion that is attachable to a valve of the beverage maker. The outer portion of the body includes ears attachable to the backer plate of the spray head through the turn mechanism.

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1 . A spray head assembly for use with a beverage making apparatus comprising: a spray head comprising a backer plate; an adapter having a body having an outer portion and a threaded inner portion, the body having an opening through the threaded inner portion attachable to a valve of the beverage making apparatus, and the outer portion of the body including a plurality of ears attachable to the backer plate of the spray head. 2 . The spray head assembly of claim 1 , wherein the backer plate includes a turn mechanism, wherein the plurality of ears are attachable to the backer plate via the turn mechanism. 3 . The spray head assembly of claim 2 , wherein the turn mechanism includes a sloped ridge. 4 . The spray head assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spray head is formed of a plastic material. 5 . The spray head assembly of claim 4 , wherein the adapter is formed of a metal material. 6 . The spray head assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of ears includes a rib and wherein the backer plate includes a center opening receivable for the plurality of ears. 7 . The spray head assembly of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of ears is lockable on the center opening of the backer plate through the rib of the at least one of the plurality of ears. 8 . The spray head assembly of claim 1 , further comprising adhesive substance adhering the adapter to the valve. 9 . An adapter for connecting a spray head to a valve, the adapter comprising: a body having an outer portion and a threaded inner portion, the body further having an opening through the threaded inner portion attachable to the valve, and the outer portion of the body including a plurality of ears attachable to the spray head. 10 . The adapter of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of ears are attachable to the spray head via a backer plate of the spray head. 11 . The adapter of claim 10 , wherein at least one of the plurality of ears includes a rib and wherein the plurality of ears are attachable to a center opening of the backer plate receivable for the plurality of ears. 12 . The adapter of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of ears is lockable on the center opening of the backer plate through the rib of the at least one of the plurality of ears. 13 . The adapter of claim 9 , wherein the adapter further comprises an adhesive substance to adhere the adapter to the valve. 14 . The adapter of claim 9 , wherein the adapter is formed of a metal material.

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  • Spreader plates (as an accessory of the filter A47J31/0631) · CPC title

  • B05B15/65Primary

    Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits · CPC title

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What does patent US2021237111A1 cover?
A spray head assembly for use with a beverage brewer includes a spray head and an adapter. The spray head includes a back plate having a turn mechanism. The adapter includes a body having an outer portion and a threaded inner portion. The body has an opening through the threaded inner portion that is attachable to a valve of the beverage maker. The outer portion of the body includes ears attach…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Bunn O Matic Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B05B15/65. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Aug 05 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 2 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).