Automated mix in-cup apparatus and the method of operating the same
US9272250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/60
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure describes an automated blend in-cup apparatus and the related method of operation. The disclosure relates generally to the field of mixing consumable material. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a mixer that is automatically operable to lower a mixing blade into a cup or vessel that contains material to be blended/mixed. A shield is automatically lowered to at least partially isolate the cup. The apparatus further comprises a well with an inlet manifold and a drain and a fixed but removable cup-receiving holder. The shield can include a magnetic portion that is detected by a first sensor on the apparatus. A safety interlock prevents the actuation of the mixing blade in the event that the magnetic portion is not proximate to the first sensor. Overall, the apparatus is effective, fast, easy to operate, safe, and clean.
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