Multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system and versatile pivot

Abstract

A multiple tank brewer having a rinsing system is disclosed having a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle, a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line, a rinse tube, and a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multiple compartment decanter for tank brewer having a rinsing system and pivotal movements comprising:
 a decanter incorporating a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, and a second top and a second tank for receiving a second brewed beverage through the second top, the second tank having a second bottom outlet;   a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle;   a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line;   a second tube connected between the second bottom outlet, a second pinch valve, and a second dispenser nozzle;   a second drain tube connected between the second pinch valve and the drain line;   a rinse tube; and   a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.   
     
     
         2 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  wherein the rinse tube is adapted for delivering rinse water into the second tank through the second top through a second spray head, out through the second bottom outlet, through the second tube, the second pinch valve, the second drain tube, and the drain line. 
     
     
         3 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  further comprising a base and a swivel assembly between the container and the base for rotating the container relative to the base. 
     
     
         4 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  wherein the first pinch valve is opened after the rinse spray head has delivered rinse water. 
     
     
         5 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  wherein the second pinch valve is opened after the rinse spray head has delivered rinse water. 
     
     
         6 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  wherein the first pinch valve is closed after the rinse water has been emptied from the first container. 
     
     
         7 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  further comprising an audible indicator for indicating when a rinsing operation has been completed. 
     
     
         8 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  further comprising a visual indicator for indicating when a rinsing operation has been completed. 
     
     
         9 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  wherein the first top is at a 12 o'clock position and the second top is at a 6 o'clock position. 
     
     
         10 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 1  further comprising a water dispenser assembly for providing rinse water to the rinse tube and the rinse spray head. 
     
     
         11 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer of  claim 12  and including said base mounting a lower base support, a dispenser nozzle assembly provided in conjunction with the lower base support, said swivel assembly mounting said lower base support for pivotal movement, relative to said base, thereby allowing said decanter to pivot upon its base when disposing its various compartments for acceptance of a brewed beverage during a brewing cycle. 
     
     
         12 . A multiple compartment decanter for brewer having pivotal movement during a brewing cycle, comprising:
 a decanter comprising a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, said container having a second top and an integral second tank for receiving a second brewed beverage through the second top, the second tank having a second bottom outlet; and   said tank bottom outlets provided in proximity with a tank base, a swivel assembly between the container and said base for rotating the container relative to the base to provide for positioning of the first and second tops of the container in proximity with a brew basket of the brewer in preparation for a brewing cycle.   
     
     
         13 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer of  claim 12 , wherein said swivel assembly includes a bearing swivel means that allows for pivot of the decanter during its application. 
     
     
         14 . A multiple compartment decanter for a tank brewer having a rinsing system and pivotal movements comprising:
 a decanter incorporating a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, and a second top and a second tank for receiving a second brewed beverage through the second top, the second tank having a second bottom outlet;   a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle;   a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line;   a second tube connected between the second bottom outlet, a second pinch valve, and a second dispenser nozzle;   a second drain tube connected between the second pinch valve and the drain line;   a rinse tube;   a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line; and   and the tank bottom outlets provided in proximity with a tank base, a swivel assembly between the container and said tank base for rotating the container relative to the tank base to provide for positioning of the first and second tops of the container in proximity with a brew basket of the tank brewer in preparation for a brewing cycle.   
     
     
         15 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 14  wherein the rinse tube is adapted for delivering rinse water into the second tank through the second top through a second spray head, out through the second bottom outlet, through the second tube, the second pinch valve, the second drain tube, and the drain line. 
     
     
         16 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 14  wherein the first pinch valve is opened after the rinse spray head has delivered rinse water. 
     
     
         17 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 14  wherein the second pinch valve is opened after the rinse spray head has delivered rinse water. 
     
     
         18 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 14  wherein the first pinch valve is closed after the rinse water has been emptied from the first container. 
     
     
         19 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 14  wherein the second pinch valve is closed after the rinse water has been emptied from the second container. 
     
     
         20 . The multiple compartment decanter for brewer having a rinsing system of  claim 14  further comprising an audible indicator for indicating when a rinsing operation has been completed.