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Food processor and attachment

US8702300B2 · kind B2 · utility

30Cited by
49References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J43/0777
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A blending apparatus is provided which includes a container, a lid for covering the container, and an attachment within the container. The attachment includes a central shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to engage the lid, and the second end being configured to engage a drive member of the container. The attachment further includes blades extending outwardly from the central shaft, the blades being operable to engage food products in the container. The attachment rotates within the container body (i) while the attachment is captured between a bushing of the lid and the drive member of the container, the first end of the central shaft engaging the bushing and the second end of the central shaft engaging the drive member of the container and (ii) while the second end of the attachment receives torque from the drive member of the container.

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