Systems and methods for bowl support on a stand mixer
US12383100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J2043/04454
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stand mixer includes a base with a column mounted to the base, and a head fixed atop the column. The stand mixer also includes a bowl and a bowl carrier mounted on the column. The bowl carrier includes two arms extending forward from the back portion of the bowl carrier. The bowl carrier defines a pocket at the back portion of the bowl carrier. The pocket is configured for receiving a bowl retention protuberance of the bowl when the bowl is mounted on the two arms. Each of the two arms defines a respective orifice on a top portion of the two arms. Each of the two arms includes a respective plunger. The orifice of each of the two arms configured for receiving a respective locking tab of the bowl. The plunger of each of the two arms has an end portion that extends into the orifice to engage the respective locking tab on the bowl, when the bowl is mounted on the two arms.
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