Coffee machine drip catcher

Abstract

An apparatus for collecting the drippings from a beverage dispenser or coffee dispenser having a spout wherein the spout protrudes over a container, the container being held in place by a flat support resting on a countertop, the support being held in place by the weight of the dispenser, which rests upon it.

1 . An apparatus for catching drippings from counter top beverage dispensers during and after said beverage is dispensed into a drinking container comprising; 
 A. Means for securing said apparatus in position,    B. Means for catching said drippings, and    C. Means for supporting said drinking container, said means further comprising a flat, generally rectangular perforated surface.    
   
   
       2 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing said apparatus in position further comprises a generally planer member, said member having a top side and a bottom side, said bottom side being positioned on said counter top, said beverage dispenser being positioned above an onto said top side wherein the weight of said beverage dispenser holds said apparatus for catching said drippings in place.  
   
   
       3 . An apparatus as described in  claim 2 , wherein said means for catching said drippings further comprises a generally rectangular container, said container further comprising a top, and a bottom, said top further comprising a forward edge, a back edge and two side edges, said back edge being positioned toward said beverage dispenser, said back edge being adjacent to and affixed to said means for securing said apparatus in position.  
   
   
       4 . An apparatus as described in  claim 3 , wherein said rectangular container further comprises a top chamber and a bottom chamber, each said chamber having four sides and a top parameter, said top parameter of said bottom chamber being smaller than said parameter of said top chamber, said bottom chamber further comprising a forward edge, a back edge and two side edges, said means for supporting said drinking container being supported by said edges.