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The Atomic coffee machine was designed/invented by Mr Giordano Robbiati of Milan, Italy around 1946, according to the Italian Design registration issued that year. The coffee maker was subsequently patented as a novel invention in many other European countries, and in the USA, between the years 1946 and 1952. Mr Robbiati is listed as the owner and inventor on the majority of these patent documents.<ref>http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=Sq1wAAAAEBAJ&dq=giordano+robbiati</ref> |
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The coffee machine has a very distinctive shape, which, whilst aesthetically pleasing, is essentially dictated by functional (and patented) elements of the coffee maker. In this manner the design is said to be 'organic', and an example of 'form following function'. The Robbiati patent and design registrations cover the essential atomic shape and functional aspects of the machine, and are not limited to particular technical features. The distinctive shape sets the Atomic design apart from other coffee makers, and the 'Atomic', as it is universally known, arguably forms a distinct class all of its own. Since production began around 1946-1947, more than 20 variants of the original design (with multiple sub-variants) have been manufactured<ref>http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1260377966/141</ref> Although there are differences in machines produced over time, and by separate manufacturers, all machines in this class are based directly on the expired Robbiati patents.<ref>http://www.atomiccoffeemachine.com/</ref><ref>http://www.atomic.org.nz/</ref> |
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{{Short description|Trademark brand of coffee machine}} |
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[[File:Brevetti Robbiati coffee machine.JPG|thumb|right|Brevetti Robbiati Model "A"]] |
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Between the years 1947-1986 the Atomic machine was distributed globally. Countries identified to date include: Italy, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium, Holland, Cuba, Argentina and Brazil. Although hard and reliable information is difficult to obtain concerning manufacturers that went out of production some thirty or more years ago, machines of the Atomic type were likely manufactured in at least four European countries (the UK, Hungary, Austria and Italy) between 1946 and 1986 by separate manufacturers<ref>http://www.atomiccoffeemachine.com/badges.htm</ref><ref>http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/atomic_eng.htm</ref> |
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Coffee machines sold under the trademark "'''Atomic coffee machine'''" existed both as [[kitchen stove|stove]]-top device, and electrical versions.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/Caffettiere/ATOMIC/atomic_elettrica_eng.htm | publisher= Francesco Ceccarelli | title= Electric Atomic | accessdate= 2 November 2014}}</ref> |
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In Austria the Stella company, under the direction for [[List of Austrian Jews|Desider Stern]] produced a range of Atomic type coffee makers from 1948 until 1974. Mr Stern's machines started out very similar to the original Robbiati patents but soon he developed unique versions of the basic Atomic form. The Qalital company in Hungary produced a range of Atomic coffee makers under the direction of Desider Stern's brother-in-law, Imre Simon. In the UK the A&M.G Sassoon Co. produced its own British-manufactured version of the Atomic design in the 1950s and '60s<ref>http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects/domestic_appliances/1997-899.aspx</ref>. The Sassoon Atomic has some unique features; however, its designer remains unknown. In Italy, Mr Robbiati produced Atomic coffee makers continuously from 1947 to around 1986.<ref>http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1260377966/132</ref> |
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The trademark was applied unrelated to their function or design by four different manufacturers in Italy (Brevetti Robbiati),<ref>Brevetti Robbiati went out of business on 12 July 1983 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/stellabanana/16636590361 "Cessation of activities for withdrawal from business"]. (Italian)</ref> Austria (Stella - Desider Josef Stern was the trademark holder),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/Macchine/Atomic/atomic_wien_eng.htm |title=Atomic – Espresso Stella Wien |access-date=2016-06-05 |archive-date=2013-03-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327101900/http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/Macchine/Atomic/atomic_wien_eng.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> Hungary (Szigony M.V.), United Kingdom ( A.&M.G. Sassoon). |
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In Italy, Giordano Robbiati applied a small yellow sticker bearing the Atomic trademark on a small copper and aluminium moka pot. |
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Collectors and experts, as well as published sources, indicate that no atomic coffee machines have been manufactured in Italy since around 1986<ref>http://www.atomic.org.nz/history.html</ref> |
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Most of aluminium cast Model A (flathead) and B (Roundhead) had a black and white circular Atomic badge. |
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As for the Isomac "La splendida", it wore a black sticker Atomic cappuccino which was applied on both white and red models. |
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In Austria, Desider Stern applied the trademark on various models stating with the 102, 104, 105 and 110 and extending to the 402E series. |
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By 2007, demand for second-hand Atomic coffee makers had reached a peak and Atomic machines in mint condition could sell for over one thousand US dollars. However, in recent years, modern versions of the 'Atomic design' have been reproduced in India, Taiwan, and China by separate manufacturers, and this has lowered the prices of vintage machines somewhat<ref>"Enduring Design 2: The Romance of the Atomic Coffee Maker" Tony Richardson- Second Revised and Expanded Edition, Blurb Press (2009)</ref> The machine made in Taiwan by La Sorrentina is a reproduction of the original design<ref>http://www.sorrentinacoffee.com/about.html</ref>. The Chinese Atomic, the Otto espresso machine, has the distinctive Atomic form but is largely redesigned internally<ref>http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1221296725/5</ref>. |
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The inventions related to the Model 105, 110 and 402E were patented by Desider Stern. |
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The Qualital company in Hungary produced another range of Atomic trademarked machines, which are similar in shape to the Model A of Brevetti Robbiati and the Model 102 of the Stella company, since Desider Stern was Power of Attorney of Giordano Stern and could use the License on the patented Model A. |
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In the United Kingdom, the A & M.G Sassoon Co. produced its own British-manufactured coffee makers "standard" and "Cappucino" around 1955–1965 that also bore the trademark "Atomic". An example is now on display in the [[Science Museum (London)|Science Museum]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects/domestic_appliances/1997-899.aspx |title=Atomic espresso coffee maker, c. 1950 |publisher=[[Science Museum (London)|Science Museum]] |accessdate=5 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100318063256/http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects/domestic_appliances/1997-899.aspx |archivedate=March 18, 2010 }}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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* [https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US2549132-0.png Robbiati's drawing for Patent 2,549,132 (filed June 26, 1947)] |
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* [http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/Caffettiere/atomic_eng.htm Detailed photos and information on most models of Atomic] |
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Latest revision as of 13:35, 25 April 2023
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Coffee machines sold under the trademark "Atomic coffee machine" existed both as stove-top device, and electrical versions.[1]
The trademark was applied unrelated to their function or design by four different manufacturers in Italy (Brevetti Robbiati),[2] Austria (Stella - Desider Josef Stern was the trademark holder),[3] Hungary (Szigony M.V.), United Kingdom ( A.&M.G. Sassoon).
In Italy, Giordano Robbiati applied a small yellow sticker bearing the Atomic trademark on a small copper and aluminium moka pot. Most of aluminium cast Model A (flathead) and B (Roundhead) had a black and white circular Atomic badge. As for the Isomac "La splendida", it wore a black sticker Atomic cappuccino which was applied on both white and red models.
In Austria, Desider Stern applied the trademark on various models stating with the 102, 104, 105 and 110 and extending to the 402E series. The inventions related to the Model 105, 110 and 402E were patented by Desider Stern.
The Qualital company in Hungary produced another range of Atomic trademarked machines, which are similar in shape to the Model A of Brevetti Robbiati and the Model 102 of the Stella company, since Desider Stern was Power of Attorney of Giordano Stern and could use the License on the patented Model A.
In the United Kingdom, the A & M.G Sassoon Co. produced its own British-manufactured coffee makers "standard" and "Cappucino" around 1955–1965 that also bore the trademark "Atomic". An example is now on display in the Science Museum in London.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Electric Atomic". Francesco Ceccarelli. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Brevetti Robbiati went out of business on 12 July 1983 "Cessation of activities for withdrawal from business". (Italian)
- ^ "Atomic – Espresso Stella Wien". Archived from the original on 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
- ^ "Atomic espresso coffee maker, c. 1950". Science Museum. Archived from the original on March 18, 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
