Kitchen appliance for sensing food and beverage properties
US11213170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J2202/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A kitchen appliance for processing content is described. The kitchen appliance comprises a body portion, a removable accessory received by the body portion, the removable accessory being in contact with the content during processing thereof; and at least one sensor incorporated into the removable accessory. The kitchen appliance also comprises a wireless transmitter associated with the removable accessory, the transmitter receiving input from the at least one sensor and transmitting parameters associated with the input; and a controller in the body portion for controlling operation of the kitchen appliance based upon the parameters. The removable accessory is a food processing attachment that rotates with a mixing action.
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