Food processor and attachment
US8702300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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