Ice shaver/blender control apparatus and method
US7591438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C5/12
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ice shaver/blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. By connecting a feedback sensor to the motor, it is possible to determine whether a blend process is complete. It is also possible to identify when cavitation is occurring or about to occur. In another aspect, the blender controls are directed to an improved method for portion blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined portion size and the number of portions to be blended.
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