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Bifurcated sealing member

US11096523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Vita-Mix Management Corporation · US

Inventors

Travis Maytubby · North Olmsted, US
John E. Schroeder · Chesterfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 31, 2017
Grant date	Aug 24, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47J43/0716
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A blender system includes a blender base, a container and a blade assembly. The container is attached to the blender base. The blade assembly is attached to the container. The blender base includes a motor. The motor drives the blade assembly. The blade assembly includes a shaft and a blade. A gasket is positioned about the shaft. The gasket seals the shaft and the blade from a cavity of the container.

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