WO2022017667A1 - Device for infusing and squeezing out a sachet filled with plant extracts such as tea - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a manual device for infusing and spinning, in a receptacle filled with water, plant extracts in sachets, such as tea or herbal tea.
- Tea or herbal teas have been drunk around the world for several centuries.
- the infusion of plant extracts (leaves) in water can be carried out in several ways, the two main ones being the use of so-called “bulk” plant extracts or the use of a container containing said extracts of plants.
- bulk plant extracts
- other plant extracts such as ground flowers, wood or bark, can be used for this type of drink preparation.
- infusers were used to facilitate the infusion and the extraction of aromas.
- a metal receptacle in the shape of a ball (or another more or less similar shape) pierced with holes allowing the water to come into contact with the tea leaves to extract the aromas after a some time submerged in hot water.
- Patent documents no. FR888233A, FR972172A, FR1026124A, FR1041910A, FR1052309A, FR1057633A, FR1111304A, FR2680091A1, EP1415577A1, US1367568A, US3946652A, GB230178869A and GB23017869A describe such accessories.
- no pressing of the plant extracts is carried out.
- the tea leaves are already encapsulated in a flexible porous receptacle such as a sachet.
- a flexible porous receptacle such as a sachet.
- said bag is provided with threads allowing it to be closed like a purse in order to wring out the waterlogged leaves.
- Devices improving this wiping have also been described in the patent documents FR3049447A3, US2015023125A1, JPS5046471U or even WO2019215424A1 but they remain very sketchy, impractical and inefficient. There is therefore no easy-to-use and effective solution allowing optimized spin-drying of sachets containing plant extracts to be infused.
- the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks with a totally innovative approach.
- the present invention relates to a manual device for infusing in a receptacle filled with water plant extracts in sachets, such as tea or herbal tea, and comprising two movable pressing elements relative to each other between at least a first separated position for receiving the sachet and a second close position for wringing said sachet during or after infusion, characterized in that it comprises:
- a second mobile pressing element mounted on a first long arm erected from said lower base and articulated with respect to the latter to move the second mobile pressing element from a first inactive retracted position for receiving the bag to a second advanced position for wringing said bag by pressure between said two elements, and vice versa.
- the first fixed pressing element is integral with a second short arm extending the lower base, said second short arm being inclined with respect to the first long arm to form with the latter a "V" with variable spacing.
- the second mobile pressing element is arranged, in the second advanced position for wringing the bag, exactly opposite the first fixed pressing element.
- the second mobile pressing element has a convex external profile identical to the concave internal profile of the first fixed pressing element so as to be able to fit one inside the other in the advanced second position for wiping the bag.
- the first fixed pressing element comprises in the lower part a substantially horizontal prominent rim for receiving the sachet to be infused.
- the second movable pressing element is also movable relative to the first long arm to which it is connected.
- the second mobile pressing element is mounted on an axis of rotation perpendicular to the first long arm.
- the second mobile pressing element is mounted on a ball joint connected to the first long arm.
- the lower base comprises a stop for locking the first long arm in the first inactive retracted position.
- the first long arm comprises at its free end a curved manual manipulation member.
- the pressing elements is/are pierced with flow orifices.
- Figure 1 is a side view of a device according to the present invention in a first inactive rearward position for receiving a tea bag
- Figure 2 is a top view of Figure 1,
- FIG. 3 is a detail view of a fixed pressing element of the device
- Figure 4 is a detail view of a lower portion of the device.
- Figures 1 to 4 show a device 1 for infusing and squeezing a sachet 40 containing plant extracts, for example plant extracts such as tea to be infused in a receptacle (not shown) filled with water .
- plant extracts for example plant extracts such as tea to be infused in a receptacle (not shown) filled with water .
- This device 1 comprises;
- a lower base 10 as a fulcrum forming a counterweight and allowing said device to stand on its own substantially vertically in a receptacle such as a glass, a mug or a cup,
- a second movable element 30 for pressing the tea bag 40 to be infused mounted on a first long arm 11 erected from said lower base 10 and articulated relative to the latter around a lower pivot 16 to pass, in accordance with the arrow R, the second mobile pressing element 30 from a first retracted inactive position for receiving the tea bag 40 to a second advanced position for wringing said tea bag 40 by pressure between said two elements 20 and 30, and vice versa .
- first fixed pressing element 20 is secured to a second short arm 12 extending the lower base 10 upwards.
- This second short arm 12 is inclined with respect to the first long arm 11 to form with the latter a "V" with variable spacing.
- the second mobile pressing element 30 has a convex outer profile 32 curved substantially identical to the concave inner profile 22 curved of the first fixed pressing element 20, so that the two elements fit together perfectly in the second advanced tea bag wringing position 40.
- the first and/or the second pressing element(s) 20 and 30 is/are provided with orifices passing through the thickness of their wall to allow better dewatering of the tea bag 40 by the flow of water.
- the second pressing element 30 is also movable relative to the first long arm 11 to which it is connected. More specifically, the second movable pressing element 30 comprises two projecting parallel arms 15 receiving a transverse axis of rotation 14 itself mounted on a prominent support 14 integral with the first long arm 11. The inverted structure is also possible.
- said second mobile pressing element 30 to articulate with respect to the first fixed pressing element 20 so that the surfaces 22 and 32 are facing each other and coincide well so as to optimize the wringing of the tea bag 40 by pressing when the first long arm 11 is pivoted according to arrow R.
- the second mobile pressing element 30 is arranged a few millimeters higher than the first fixed pressing element 20 to compensate for the stroke of the first long arm 11 when the latter pivots according to arrow R.
- the second mobile pressing element 30 is mounted on a ball joint connected to the first long arm 11, which allows greater freedom of movement and therefore better positioning of the two pressing elements 20 and 30 in order to to improve the quality of the wringing of the tea bag 40.
- the first fixed pressing element 20 comprises, in the lower part, a substantially horizontal projecting rim 25 for receiving the sachet 40 to be infused.
- This rim 25 protrudes over a distance measuring at its center typically between about 1 and 2 centimeters, which makes it possible to properly retain the tea bag 40 before, during and after (spinning) the infusion.
- the lower base 10 comprises an abutment 17 for locking the first long arm 11 in the first retracted wringing position, at the level of a lower end 11b of the said long arm 11. This makes it possible to optimize the positioning of the tea bag 40 on the rim 25 of the first fixed pressing element 20.
- the first long arm 11 has at its upper end 11a a curved manipulation member 18, for example in the shape of a hollow similar to the shape of the end of a thumb, in order to be able to facilitate the manipulation of the device 1 and in particular the wringing the bag by bringing the two pressing elements 20 and 30 together.
- a curved manipulation member 18 for example in the shape of a hollow similar to the shape of the end of a thumb, in order to be able to facilitate the manipulation of the device 1 and in particular the wringing the bag by bringing the two pressing elements 20 and 30 together.
- the device is preferably made of food-grade material such as stainless steel, but it can also be made of other materials.
- the use of the device 1 according to the present invention is extremely simple.
- the user fills a receptacle (cup, mug) with water, for example hot water at the optimum temperature depending on the type of plant extracts to be infused (generally below the boiling temperature, i.e. between 80° C and 90° C). He positions the device 1 in the receptacle so that it rests at the bottom of the latter with the aid of the base 10. He separates the second mobile pressing element 30 from the first fixed fixed pressing element 20, if not is not already done, then he places the tea bag 40 to be infused on the prominent edge 25 of said first fixed pressing element 20.
- the user lets the plant extracts infuse the desired time in hot water then presses the bag 40 in order to squeeze it by bringing the second mobile pressing element 30 closer to the first fixed pressing element 20 by manipulating the first long arm 11 using the gripping member 18. He can then remove the device 1 and the sachet of tea 40 wrung well out of the receptacle and drink your drink.
- the tea bag 40 can already be placed on the rim 25 before immersing the device 1 in the water of the receptacle for infusion.
- the shape of the pressing elements 20 and 30 may be different from that illustrated in the figures.
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Titre de l'invention : Dispositif pour infuser et essorer un sachet rempli d’extraits de plantes tel que du thé Title of the invention: Device for infusing and wringing a sachet filled with plant extracts such as tea
Domaine technique de l’invention Technical field of the invention
La présente invention concerne un dispositif manuel pour infuser et essorer, dans un réceptacle rempli d’eau, des extraits de végétaux en sachet, tels que du thé ou de la tisane. The present invention relates to a manual device for infusing and spinning, in a receptacle filled with water, plant extracts in sachets, such as tea or herbal tea.
Technique antérieure Prior technique
Le thé ou les tisanes sont des boissons bues à travers la planète depuis plusieurs siècles. L’infusion dans l’eau d’extraits (feuilles) de plantes peut être effectuée de plusieurs façons, les deux principales étant l’utilisation d’extraits de plantes dits « en vrac » ou l’utilisation d’un contenant renfermant lesdits extraits de plantes. Bien entendu, d’autres extraits de végétaux, tels que les broyats de fleurs, de bois ou d’écorces, peuvent être utilisés pour ce type de préparations à boire. Tea or herbal teas have been drunk around the world for several centuries. The infusion of plant extracts (leaves) in water can be carried out in several ways, the two main ones being the use of so-called "bulk" plant extracts or the use of a container containing said extracts of plants. Of course, other plant extracts, such as ground flowers, wood or bark, can be used for this type of drink preparation.
Dans un premier cas, divers accessoires, appelés infuseurs, ont été utilisés pour faciliter l’infusion et l’extraction des arômes. Il est par exemple connu d’utiliser un réceptacle métalliques en forme de boule (ou autre forme plus ou moins similaire) percée d’orifices permettant à l’eau d’entrer en contact avec les feuilles de thé pour en extraire les arômes après un certains temps plongée dans de l’eau chaude. Les documents de brevet n° FR888233A, FR972172A, FR1026124A, FR1041910A, FR1052309A, FR1057633A, FR1111304A, FR2680091A1, EP1415577A1, US1367568A, US3946652A, GB2301766A et GB189921718A décrivent de tels accessoires. Cependant, aucun pressage des extraits végétaux n’est effectué. In a first case, various accessories, called infusers, were used to facilitate the infusion and the extraction of aromas. For example, it is known to use a metal receptacle in the shape of a ball (or another more or less similar shape) pierced with holes allowing the water to come into contact with the tea leaves to extract the aromas after a some time submerged in hot water. Patent documents no. FR888233A, FR972172A, FR1026124A, FR1041910A, FR1052309A, FR1057633A, FR1111304A, FR2680091A1, EP1415577A1, US1367568A, US3946652A, GB230178869A and GB23017869A describe such accessories. However, no pressing of the plant extracts is carried out.
Dans un second cas, les feuilles de thé sont déjà encapsulées dans un réceptacle souple poreux tel qu’un sachet. Il existe là encore diverses solutions dans lesquelles ledit sachet est pourvu de fils permettant de le refermer telle une aumônière afin d’essorer les feuilles gorgées d’eau. Des dispositifs améliorant cet essorage ont également été décrites dans les documents de brevet FR3049447A3, US2015023125A1, JPS5046471U ou encore WO2019215424A1 mais ils restent très sommaires, peu pratiques et inefficaces. Il n’existe donc pas de solution simple d’utilisation et efficace permettant un essorage optimisé des sachets contenant des extraits végétaux à infuser. In a second case, the tea leaves are already encapsulated in a flexible porous receptacle such as a sachet. Here again there are various solutions in which said bag is provided with threads allowing it to be closed like a purse in order to wring out the waterlogged leaves. Devices improving this wiping have also been described in the patent documents FR3049447A3, US2015023125A1, JPS5046471U or even WO2019215424A1 but they remain very sketchy, impractical and inefficient. There is therefore no easy-to-use and effective solution allowing optimized spin-drying of sachets containing plant extracts to be infused.
Présentation de l'invention Presentation of the invention
La présente invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients avec une approche totalement novatrice. The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks with a totally innovative approach.
A cet effet, selon un premier aspect, la présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif manuel pour infuser dans un réceptacle rempli d’eau des extraits de végétaux en sachet, tels que du thé ou de la tisane, et comportant deux éléments de pressage mobiles l’un par rapport à l’autre entre au moins une première position écartée de réception du sachet et une seconde position rapprochée d’essorage dudit sachet pendant ou après infusion, caractérisé en ce qu’il comporte : To this end, according to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a manual device for infusing in a receptacle filled with water plant extracts in sachets, such as tea or herbal tea, and comprising two movable pressing elements relative to each other between at least a first separated position for receiving the sachet and a second close position for wringing said sachet during or after infusion, characterized in that it comprises:
- un socle inférieur comme point d’appui formant un contrepoids et permettant audit dispositif de se tenir tout seul sensiblement verticalement dans le réceptacle, - a lower base as a fulcrum forming a counterweight and allowing said device to stand on its own substantially vertically in the receptacle,
- un premier élément fixe de pressage fixé audit socle inférieur, et - a first fixed pressing element fixed to said lower base, and
- un second élément mobile de pressage monté sur un premier bras long dressé à partir dudit socle inférieur et articulé par rapport à ce dernier pour faire passer le second élément mobile de pressage d’une première position reculée inactive pour la réception du sachet à une seconde position avancée d’essorage dudit sachet par pression entre lesdits deux éléments, et inversement. - a second mobile pressing element mounted on a first long arm erected from said lower base and articulated with respect to the latter to move the second mobile pressing element from a first inactive retracted position for receiving the bag to a second advanced position for wringing said bag by pressure between said two elements, and vice versa.
L’invention est mise en oeuvre selon les modes de réalisation et les variantes exposées ci-après, lesquelles sont à considérer individuellement ou selon toute combinaison techniquement opérante. The invention is implemented according to the embodiments and variants set out below, which are to be considered individually or according to any technically effective combination.
Avantageusement, le premier élément fixe de pressage est solidaire d’un second bras court prolongeant le socle inférieur, ledit second bras court étant incliné par rapport au premier bras long pour former avec ce dernier un « V » à écartement variable. Advantageously, the first fixed pressing element is integral with a second short arm extending the lower base, said second short arm being inclined with respect to the first long arm to form with the latter a "V" with variable spacing.
De préférence, le second élément mobile de pressage est disposé, dans la seconde position avancée d’essorage du sachet, exactement en face du premier élément fixe de pressage. Preferably, the second mobile pressing element is arranged, in the second advanced position for wringing the bag, exactly opposite the first fixed pressing element.
Selon un mode particulier de réalisation, le second élément mobile de pressage présente un profil externe convexe identique au profil interne concave du premier élément fixe de pressage de manière à pouvoir s’encastrer l’un dans l’autre dans la seconde position avancée d’essorage du sachet. According to a particular embodiment, the second mobile pressing element has a convex external profile identical to the concave internal profile of the first fixed pressing element so as to be able to fit one inside the other in the advanced second position for wiping the bag.
Selon un aspect complémentaire, le premier élément fixe de pressage comporte en partie inférieure un rebord proéminent sensiblement horizontal pour la réception du sachet à infuser. According to a complementary aspect, the first fixed pressing element comprises in the lower part a substantially horizontal prominent rim for receiving the sachet to be infused.
De manière avantageuse, le second élément mobile de pressage est également mobile par rapport au premier bras long auquel il est relié. Advantageously, the second movable pressing element is also movable relative to the first long arm to which it is connected.
Selon un mode de réalisation préférée de la présente invention, le second élément mobile de pressage est monté sur un axe de rotation perpendiculaire au premier bras long. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second mobile pressing element is mounted on an axis of rotation perpendicular to the first long arm.
Selon une variante de la présente invention, le second élément mobile de pressage est monté sur une rotule liée au premier bras long. According to a variant of the present invention, the second mobile pressing element is mounted on a ball joint connected to the first long arm.
Selon un aspect particulièrement intéressant de la présente invention, le socle inférieur comporte une butée de blocage du premier bras long dans la première position reculée inactive. According to a particularly advantageous aspect of the present invention, the lower base comprises a stop for locking the first long arm in the first inactive retracted position.
Selon une caractéristique particulière de la présente invention, le premier bras long comporte à son extrémité libre un organe incurvé de manipulation manuelle. De manière préférée, l’un et/ou l’autre des éléments de pressage est/sont percé(s) d’orifices d’écoulement. According to a particular characteristic of the present invention, the first long arm comprises at its free end a curved manual manipulation member. Preferably, one and/or the other of the pressing elements is/are pierced with flow orifices.
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D’autres avantages, buts et caractéristiques de la présente invention ressortent de la description qui suit faite, dans un but explicatif et nullement limitatif, en regard des dessins annexés, dans lesquels : Other advantages, objects and characteristics of the present invention emerge from the description which follows given, for the purpose of explanation and in no way limiting, with regard to the appended drawings, in which:
[Fig. 1] la figure 1 est une vue de côté d’un dispositif conforme à la présente invention dans une première position reculée inactive de réception d’un sachet de thé, [Fig. 1] Figure 1 is a side view of a device according to the present invention in a first inactive rearward position for receiving a tea bag,
[Fig. 2] la figure 2 est une vue de dessus de la figure 1, [Fig. 2] Figure 2 is a top view of Figure 1,
[Fig. 3] la figure 3 est une vue de détail d’un élément fixe de pressage du dispositif, [Fig. 3] figure 3 is a detail view of a fixed pressing element of the device,
[Fig. 4] la figure 4 est une vue de détail d’une portion inférieure du dispositif.[Fig. 4] Figure 4 is a detail view of a lower portion of the device.
Description des modes de réalisation Les figures 1 à 4 représentent un dispositif 1 pour l’infusion et d’essorage d’un sachet 40 contenant des extraits végétaux, par exemple des extraits de plantes telles que du thé à infuser dans un réceptacle (non représenté) rempli d’eau.Description of embodiments Figures 1 to 4 show a device 1 for infusing and squeezing a sachet 40 containing plant extracts, for example plant extracts such as tea to be infused in a receptacle (not shown) filled with water .
Ce dispositif 1 comporte ; This device 1 comprises;
- un socle inférieur 10 comme point d’appui formant un contrepoids et permettant audit dispositif de se tenir tout seul sensiblement verticalement dans un réceptacle tel qu’un verre, un mug ou une tasse, - a lower base 10 as a fulcrum forming a counterweight and allowing said device to stand on its own substantially vertically in a receptacle such as a glass, a mug or a cup,
- un premier élément fixe de pressage 20 du sachet de thé 40 à infuser fixé audit socle inférieur 10, et - a first fixed pressing element 20 of the tea bag 40 to be infused fixed to said lower base 10, and
- un second élément mobile de pressage 30 du sachet de thé 40 à infuser monté sur un premier bras long 11 dressé à partir dudit socle inférieur 10 et articulé par rapport à ce dernier autour d’un pivot inférieur 16 pour faire passer, conformément à la flèche R, le second élément mobile de pressage 30 d’une première position reculée inactive pour la réception du sachet de thé 40 à une seconde position avancée d’essorage dudit sachet de thé 40 par pression entre lesdits deux éléments 20 et 30, et inversement. - a second movable element 30 for pressing the tea bag 40 to be infused mounted on a first long arm 11 erected from said lower base 10 and articulated relative to the latter around a lower pivot 16 to pass, in accordance with the arrow R, the second mobile pressing element 30 from a first retracted inactive position for receiving the tea bag 40 to a second advanced position for wringing said tea bag 40 by pressure between said two elements 20 and 30, and vice versa .
Plus précisément, le premier élément fixe de pressage 20 est solidaire d’un second bras court 12 prolongeant le socle inférieur 10 vers le haut. Ce second bras court 12 est incliné par rapport au premier bras long 11 pour former avec ce dernier un « V » à écartement variable. More precisely, the first fixed pressing element 20 is secured to a second short arm 12 extending the lower base 10 upwards. This second short arm 12 is inclined with respect to the first long arm 11 to form with the latter a "V" with variable spacing.
Le second élément mobile de pressage 30 présente un profil externe convexe 32 courbe sensiblement identique au profil interne concave 22 incurvé du premier élément fixe de pressage 20, de sorte que les deux éléments s’imbriquent parfaitement l’un dans l’autre dans la seconde position avancée d’essorage du sachet de thé 40. The second mobile pressing element 30 has a convex outer profile 32 curved substantially identical to the concave inner profile 22 curved of the first fixed pressing element 20, so that the two elements fit together perfectly in the second advanced tea bag wringing position 40.
Avantageusement le premier et/ou le second élément(s) de pressage 20 et 30 est/sont pourvu(s) d’orifices traversant l’épaisseur de leur paroi pour permettre un meilleur essorage du sachet de thé 40 par écoulement de l’eau. Conformément à la figure 2, le second élément de pressage 30 est également mobile par rapport au premier bras long 11 auquel il est relié. Plus précisément, le second élément mobile de pressage 30 comporte deux bras parallèles 15 en saillie recevant un axe transversal de rotation 14 lui-même monté sur un support 14 proéminent solidaire du premier bras long 11. La structure inversée est également envisageable. Cela permet audit second élément mobile de pressage 30 de s’articuler par rapport au premier élément fixe de pressage 20 afin que les surfaces 22 et 32 soient bien en face les unes des autres et coïncident bien de manière et à optimiser l’essorage du sachet de thé 40 par pressage lorsque le premier bras long 11 est pivoté selon la flèche R. Avantageusement le second élément de pressage mobile 30 est disposé quelques millimètres plus haut que le premier élément fixe de pressage 20 pour compenser la course du premier bras long 11 lorsque ce dernier pivote selon la flèche R. Advantageously, the first and/or the second pressing element(s) 20 and 30 is/are provided with orifices passing through the thickness of their wall to allow better dewatering of the tea bag 40 by the flow of water. . According to Figure 2, the second pressing element 30 is also movable relative to the first long arm 11 to which it is connected. More specifically, the second movable pressing element 30 comprises two projecting parallel arms 15 receiving a transverse axis of rotation 14 itself mounted on a prominent support 14 integral with the first long arm 11. The inverted structure is also possible. This allows said second mobile pressing element 30 to articulate with respect to the first fixed pressing element 20 so that the surfaces 22 and 32 are facing each other and coincide well so as to optimize the wringing of the tea bag 40 by pressing when the first long arm 11 is pivoted according to arrow R. Advantageously the second mobile pressing element 30 is arranged a few millimeters higher than the first fixed pressing element 20 to compensate for the stroke of the first long arm 11 when the latter pivots according to arrow R.
Selon une variante de réalisation non représentée, le second élément mobile de pressage 30 est monté sur une rotule liée au premier bras long 11, ce qui permet une plus grande liberté de mouvement et donc un meilleur positionnement des deux éléments de pressage 20 et 30 afin d’améliorer la qualité de l’essorage du sachet de thé 40. According to a variant embodiment not shown, the second mobile pressing element 30 is mounted on a ball joint connected to the first long arm 11, which allows greater freedom of movement and therefore better positioning of the two pressing elements 20 and 30 in order to to improve the quality of the wringing of the tea bag 40.
Comme cela est visible sur la figure 3, le premier élément fixe de pressage 20 comporte, en partie inférieure, un rebord proéminent 25 sensiblement horizontal pour la réception du sachet 40 à infuser. Ce rebord 25 fait saillie sur une distance mesurant en son centre typiquement entre environ 1 et 2 centimètres, ce qui permet de bien retenir le sachet de thé 40 avant, pendant et après (essorage) l’infusion. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the first fixed pressing element 20 comprises, in the lower part, a substantially horizontal projecting rim 25 for receiving the sachet 40 to be infused. This rim 25 protrudes over a distance measuring at its center typically between about 1 and 2 centimeters, which makes it possible to properly retain the tea bag 40 before, during and after (spinning) the infusion.
Comme cela est visible sur la figure 4, le socle inférieur 10 comporte une butée 17 de blocage du premier bras long 11 dans la première position reculée d’essorage, au niveau d’une extrémité inférieure 11b dudit bras long 11. Cela permet d’optimiser le positionnement du sachet de thé 40 sur le rebord 25 du premier élément fixe de pressage 20. As can be seen in FIG. 4, the lower base 10 comprises an abutment 17 for locking the first long arm 11 in the first retracted wringing position, at the level of a lower end 11b of the said long arm 11. This makes it possible to optimize the positioning of the tea bag 40 on the rim 25 of the first fixed pressing element 20.
Le premier bras long 11 comporte à son extrémité supérieure lia un organe incurvé de manipulation 18, par exemple en forme de creux semblable à la forme de l’extrémité d’un pouce, afin de pouvoir faciliter la manipulation du dispositif 1 et en particulier l’essorage du sachet par rapprochement des deux éléments de pressage 20 et 30. The first long arm 11 has at its upper end 11a a curved manipulation member 18, for example in the shape of a hollow similar to the shape of the end of a thumb, in order to be able to facilitate the manipulation of the device 1 and in particular the wringing the bag by bringing the two pressing elements 20 and 30 together.
Le dispositif est de préférence réalisé en matériau alimentaire tel que de l’acier inoxydable, mais il peut également être réalisé dans d’autres matières. L’utilisation du dispositif 1 conforme à la présente invention est extrêmement simple. The device is preferably made of food-grade material such as stainless steel, but it can also be made of other materials. The use of the device 1 according to the present invention is extremely simple.
L’utilisateur rempli un réceptacle (tasse, mug) d’eau, par exemple d’eau chaude à la température optimale selon le type d’extraits végétaux à infuser (en général sous la température d’ébullition, c’est-à-dire entre 80° C et 90° C). Il positionne le dispositif 1 dans le réceptacle de sorte qu’il repose au fond de ce dernier à l’aide du socle 10. Il écarte le second élément mobile de pressage mobile 30 du premier élément fixe de pressage fixe 20, si ce n’est pas déjà fait, puis il place le sachet de thé 40 à infuser sur le rebord proéminent 25 dudit premier élément fixe de pressage 20. L’utilisateur laisse infuser les extraits végétaux le temps souhaité dans l’eau chaude puis il presse le sachet 40 afin de l’essorer en rapprochant le second élément mobile de pressage 30 du premier élément fixe de pressage 20 en manipulant le premier bras long 11 à l’aide de l’organe de préhension 18. Il peut alors retirer le dispositif 1 et le sachet de thé 40 bien essoré hors du réceptacle et boire sa boisson. The user fills a receptacle (cup, mug) with water, for example hot water at the optimum temperature depending on the type of plant extracts to be infused (generally below the boiling temperature, i.e. between 80° C and 90° C). He positions the device 1 in the receptacle so that it rests at the bottom of the latter with the aid of the base 10. He separates the second mobile pressing element 30 from the first fixed fixed pressing element 20, if not is not already done, then he places the tea bag 40 to be infused on the prominent edge 25 of said first fixed pressing element 20. The user lets the plant extracts infuse the desired time in hot water then presses the bag 40 in order to squeeze it by bringing the second mobile pressing element 30 closer to the first fixed pressing element 20 by manipulating the first long arm 11 using the gripping member 18. He can then remove the device 1 and the sachet of tea 40 wrung well out of the receptacle and drink your drink.
Selon une variante d’utilisation, le sachet de thé 40 peut déjà être placé sur le rebord 25 avant de plonger le dispositif 1 dans l’eau du réceptacle pour infusion.According to a variant of use, the tea bag 40 can already be placed on the rim 25 before immersing the device 1 in the water of the receptacle for infusion.
Il doit être bien entendu que la description détaillée de l’objet de l'Invention, donnée uniquement à titre d'illustration, ne constitue en aucune manière une limitation, les équivalents techniques étant également compris dans le champ de la présente invention. It should be understood that the detailed description of the subject of the invention, given solely by way of illustration, does not in any way constitute a limitation, the technical equivalents also being included in the scope of the present invention.
Ainsi, la forme des éléments de pressage 20 et 30 peut être différente de celle illustrée sur les figures. Thus, the shape of the pressing elements 20 and 30 may be different from that illustrated in the figures.
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