Filter Coffee Maker

Abstract

A float may be provided within an insulated carafe so that a user may read the carafe fill level.

1 . A carafe, comprising:
 an insulated body;   a lid assembly carried by the body; and   a level detection mechanism within the carafe that is carried by the lid assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein,
 the level detection mechanism comprises a pivot float, wherein an end of the pivot float comprises a buoyant element, and an other end of the pivot float comprises a scale with markings that indicate a fill level inside the carafe.   
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein,
 the buoyant element is a pocket.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein,
 the lid assembly further comprises a view opening.   
     
     
         5 . The device of any one of  claims 1 - 4 , further comprising,
 the lid assembly is thermally insulated   
     
     
         6 . The device of any one of  claims 1 - 4 , further comprising,
 a pivoting spout cover that is activated by a thumb trigger, wherein the spout cover and the trigger are interconnected by a mechanical linkage carried within the lid.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a pivoting spout cover that is activated by a thumb trigger, wherein the spout cover and the trigger are interconnected by a mechanical linkage carried within the lid.   
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the level detection mechanism comprises a helical shaft to which is keyed a float;   the float acting on the helical shaft to rotate it as a level of liquid in the carafe rises and falls;   the shaft carrying a pointer that indicate an internal volume of the carafe.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the shaft is carried within a tube.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the lid assembly is thermally insulating.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 8 , further comprising
 a pivoting spout cover that is activated by a thumb trigger, wherein the spout cover and the trigger are interconnected by a mechanical linkage carried within the lid.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the lid assembly further comprises a view opening.