Blender with food processor capabilities
US6632013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J43/0722
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A blender having a base, a container, and a blade base includes a motor, a microcontroller, memory, a sensor and a user interface. The blade base connects the container to the base and includes a blade unit having at least a first blade and a second blade of a different design from the first blade. The microcontroller is in communication with the memory, sensor, motor, and user interface. Programs with preprogrammed motor commands for desired operations are stored in the memory. The user interface includes a liquid crystal display, or function switches and light emitting diodes. Upon selection of a particular pre-defined function, the microcontroller retrieves the appropriate program from the read only memory and specifies the preprogrammed motor commands to accomplish the selected function.
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