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Abstract

The invention relates generally to an improved method for connecting a two-part brewing funnel generally used to make cold, freshly brewed beverages. The funnel consists of an inner part and an outer part. The outer part has a plurality of notches and tabs disposed about its upper flange. The notches are disposed with one side being in abutment with a tab. The inner part has a plurality of tangs disposed about its upper portion, with their disposition coordinated with the disposition of the notches of the outer part so that the tangs are insertable into the notches. One end of each tang is elongated to form a tang tab and a tang notch disposed between the tang and the tang tab. When the inner and outer parts are joined, the tabs of the outer part move over and behind the tang tabs of the inner part and lock in a rest position in the tang notches. Meanwhile, the tang tabs move under and behind the tabs of the outer part and lock in a rest position behind the tabs. The forces necessary to engage and disengage this connection are of small magnitude, and are capable of being applied easily without the aid of tools. This instigates a reduction in the time needed to clean the brewing appliance, and in the appliance's total down time. This can lead to increased profits from the appliance.

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