Kitchen appliance and method of using same

US9538881B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Arthur W. Hudgins · Richmond, US
• Mark C. Steiner · Midlothian, US
• Ernest B. Pryor, JR. · Maidens, US
• Martin Brady · Midlothian, US
• Yvonne Olson · Richmond, US
• Alexander D Raring · Midlothian, US
• Guoyao Ye · Richmond, US
• John D. Barnes · Richmond, US
• Michael G. Sandford · Chester, US
• George Stamper · Quinton, US
• Patrick T. Mulvaney · Richmond, US
• Michael Garman · Midlothian, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 14, 2014
• Grant date: Jan 10, 2017
• Expiry date: Oct 14, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47J27/004
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A kitchen appliance includes a housing that defines a cavity. The housing has a housing rim defining an opening to the cavity. A heating or cooling element is disposed within the housing to heat or cool the cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover the opening of the container when placed on the container. The lid has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. At least one latching mechanism or handle is operable to seal the contents of the appliance within the appliance.