Blending apparatus with articulable motor-actuating housing
US6811303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F27/1123
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A blending apparatus includes an articulable housing operatively coupled to one or more switches to actuate a blending motor. Upon mounting a mixing jar and associated lid on top of the housing, downward pressure is placed on the lid/jar assembly which places, in turn, downward pressure on the housing. Such downward pressure on the housing causes the housing to articulate and actuate the switch, which in turn provides power to the motor to rotate the blade mounted within the mixing container at a first rotational speed. In one embodiment, the switch is interposed between the housing and a stationary base. A second switch may also be utilized to rotate the blade at a second, increased rotational speed upon additional articulation of the housing.
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