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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Drive Circuit with Integrated Power Factor Correction for Blender/Shaver Machine

Номер: US20120001002A1
Автор: Ronald Flanary, Scott B. Donaldson
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of the invention provide a machine that blends liquids and/or shaves ice. The machine includes a motor and a control system with an integrated power factor correction circuit and a drive circuit. The integrated power factor correction circuit receives input power from a mains power line, reduces noise transmitted to the mains power line, and provides a boosted, regulated output voltage. The drive circuit is connected to the motor and uses the regulated output voltage in order to control an effective voltage applied to the motor substantially independent of the voltage and frequency of the input power.

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Номер записи: 1
20-11-2016 дата публикации

Поворотный режущий инструмент

Номер: RU0000166387U1
Автор: Давид ЖИНЕСТЕ, Даниель ЛАБОРД
Принадлежит: СЕБ С.А.

1. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1), содержащий втулку (10) привода и по меньшей мере один нож (2), выходящий сбоку из нижней части (11) втулки (10) привода, при этом верхняя часть (12) втулки (10) привода имеет верхний периферийный воротник (20), образующий по меньшей мере одну зону захвата, отличающийся тем, что под верхним периферийным воротником (20) размещены разделенные интервалами боковые ребра (21) для образования боковых упоров (22) и создания промежутков (23) для захвата.2. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что содержит по меньшей мере два ножа (2), отходящих сбоку от нижней части (11) втулки (10) привода.3. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 2, отличающийся тем, что содержит по меньшей мере два ножа (2), расположенных напротив друг друга относительно втулки (10) привода.4. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что имеет по меньшей мере два промежутка (23) для захвата, расположенных напротив друг друга.5. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 4, отличающийся тем, что содержит по меньшей мере два ножа (2), отходящих сбоку от нижней части (11) втулки (10) привода.6. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 5, отличающийся тем, что имеет два промежутка (23) для захвата, расположенных напротив друг друга, каждый из которых находится между двумя ножами (2).7. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 5, отличающийся тем, что содержит два промежутка (23) для захвата, расположенных напротив друг друга, каждый из которых находится над одним из ножей (2).8. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 5, отличающийся тем, что содержит по меньшей мере два ножа (2), расположенных напротив друг друга относительно втулки (10) привода.9. Поворотный режущий инструмент (1) по п. 8, отличающийся тем, что имеет два промежутка (23) для захвата, расположенных РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК A47J 43/00 (11) (13) 166 387 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ...

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Номер записи: 2
20-06-2017 дата публикации

Устройство для приготовления супа

Номер: RU0000171891U1
Автор: Вэйли ХУАН, Таотао СУН
Принадлежит: КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС Н.В.

Настоящая полезная модель, в основном, относится к устройству для приготовления супа, содержащему нижнюю часть, содержащую опорное гнездо и варочную емкость, поддерживаемую в опорном гнезде, верхнюю часть, содержащую корпус, приводной узел, закрепленный на корпусе, и приводной вал, имеющий ось вращения и соединенный с приводным узлом, и нагреватель для варки супа, причем верхняя часть и нижняя часть выполнены с возможностью соединения друг с другом, и когда они соединены, приводной вал проходит от приводного узла к нижней части и в варочную емкость, при этом варочная емкость содержит область для обработки на своем дне, которая ниже других областей на дне, и нижний конец приводного вала проходит в область для обработки, когда нижняя часть и верхняя часть соединены. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 171 891 U1 (51) МПК A47J 27/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016124305, 20.06.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 20.06.2016 (72) Автор(ы): СУН Таотао (CN), ХУАН Вэйли (CN) 20.06.2017 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 140537 U1, 10.05.2014. RU Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (45) Опубликовано: 20.06.2017 Бюл. № 17 Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Большая Спасская, д. 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" U 1 1 7 1 8 9 1 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство (10) для приготовления супа, содержащее нижнюю часть (30), содержащую опорное гнездо (31) и варочную емкость (33), поддерживаемую в опорном гнезде (31); верхнюю часть (20), содержащую корпус (28), приводной узел (23), закрепленный на корпусе (28), и приводной вал (24), имеющий ось (R) вращения и соединенный с приводным узлом (23) на одном конце, а также элемент для обработки пищевых продуктов, соединенный с приводным валом (24) на противоположном конце; и нагреватель (41) для варки супа; при этом верхняя часть ...

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Номер записи: 3
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Food processor with cleaning tool

Номер: US20120018559A1
Автор: David J. Gushwa, Keeley Kabala, Kevin James Beber, Michael P. Conti
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A food processor having a dicing tool and a cleaning tool to clean out the dicing tool.

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Номер записи: 4
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Food processor and attachment

Номер: US20120024995A1
Автор: David M. Audette
Принадлежит: Euro Pro Operating LLC

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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Номер записи: 5
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Integral blender

Номер: US20120067991A1
Автор: Andy Wu
Принадлежит: Quanzhou Yida Home Appliance Ind Co Ltd

An integral blender includes a hollow shell having a horizontal conical plate integrally formed in the interior to divide the interior of the hollow shell into a container portion and a base portion. The conical plate has a through hole. The base portion is employed to accommodate a transmitting mechanism provided with a shaft extending out of the through hole to be fixedly connected with a cutter in the container. The shaft is closely wrapped with a waterproof annular seal having the bottom combined together with the conical plate. Therefore, with the container portion and the base portion integrally formed together, manufacturing cost can be lowered and convenience in practice can be advanced.

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Номер записи: 6
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Food processor with multiple processing containers

Номер: US20120085851A1
Автор: Michael W. Allen
Принадлежит: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc

A food processor includes a housing, a motor disposed within the housing, an output shaft extending outwardly from the housing, a first processing container, a second processing container, and a lid removably and independently attachable to either one of the first and second processing containers. The first and second processing container are each independently and removably attachable to the housing. The first processing container is configured to be at least partially removably disposed within the interior of the second processing container. The lid is attached to the first processing container and the first processing container is attached to the housing in a first operating position. The lid is attached to the second processing container and the second processing container is attached to the housing in a second operating position. A portion of the first processing container is disposed within the interior of the second processing container in a storage position.

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Номер записи: 7
03-05-2012 дата публикации

System and method for enhanced preparation and storage of homemade baby food

Номер: US20120107469A1
Автор: Lenny Sands
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention describes a system and method for easy, affordable, efficient, and convenient preparation and storage of fresh, high-quality homemade baby food. The system generally comprises a blender for processing fresh produce into baby food and multiple devices to store multiple portions of freshly produced baby food resulting from one use of the system. For example, one component of the system includes a storage cup having a freshness indicator and lid to immediately store the freshly made food in an organized and convenient manner. The method comprises steps of producing the baby food, transferring the food to an appropriate storage receptacle, adjusting an indicator on the storage receptacle to indicate the freshness level of the food, and immediately serving and covering the remaining receptacles to store the unused food.

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Номер записи: 8
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Cooking utensil

Номер: US20120181363A1
Автор: J. Y. Huang
Принадлежит: Ya Horng Electronic Co Ltd

A cooking utensil includes a cooking bowl unit, a driving support unit, a lid unit, and a lid-opening device. The driving support unit outputs a power to the cooking bowl unit, and includes a bottom seat supporting the cooking bowl unit, and opposite first and second sidewalls disposed on the bottom seat . The lid unit includes a top lid disposed pivotally on a bowl body of the cooking bowl unit for covering a top end opening of the blow body, a pivoting block disposed fixedly on the top lid, a positioning block connected pivotally to the pivoting block and connected removably to the first sidewall, and a retaining block disposed on the top lid. The lid-opening device is disposed on the second sidewall, and includes a locking member locking the retaining block releaseably on the second sidewall, and a controlling member operable to release the retaining block from the second sidewall.

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Номер записи: 9
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Device for foaming milk

Номер: US20120186462A1
Автор: Volker Breust
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for foaming milk with a motor arranged in a housing, for driving a driving shaft in rotation, and a foaming element arranged on a first housing end outside of the housing, coupled to the driving shaft, which set in rotation by the latter about a rotation axis. The device includes a supporting means arranged on the housing, on which means the device can be set down with first housing end located in a low position such that the foaming element rotates freely, and wherein the rotation axis extends at an inclination with respect to the vertical. The device for foaming milk, designed in this manner, produces a milk foam which is of a quality that can be generated in apparatuses of the state of the art, wherein at the same time the handling is simplified for the operator, and requires less attention from him/her.

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Номер записи: 10
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Robotically-controlled surgical instrument with force-feedback capabilities

Номер: US20120199630A1
Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical instrument. Various embodiments of the surgical instrument include an end effector that has a moveable cutting implement. A main drive shaft assembly operably interfaces with the end effector for transmitting an actuation motion to the movable cutting implement therein. A gear drive train is connected to the main drive shaft assembly. The gear drive train is actuated by a motor that is configured to receive control signals from a robotic system. Various embodiments include a sensor arrangement that operably interfaces the end effector to communicate forces experienced by the end effector to the robotic system.

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Номер записи: 11
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Blender jar interlock

Номер: US20120275852A1
Автор: Anthony Scott Roberts, Christopher M. Welch, Keeley Kabala, Stuart Walter Athey, Timothy Allen Mayberry
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A collar assembly for coupling a blade assembly and a removable jar to the base of a motorized blender includes an interlock assembly that prevents coupling of the blade assembly to the blender motor unless the jar is secured to the collar assembly, and prevents removal of the jar from the collar assembly when the collar and blade assembly is coupled to the blender base.

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Номер записи: 12
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Device Associable To a Steam Dispenser For Production Of An Aromatic Beverage And A Coffee Machine Exhibiting The Device

Номер: US20130000490A1
Автор: Giuseppe De'longhi
Принадлежит: De Longhi Appliances SRL

The device ( 1 ) associable to a steam dispenser ( 2 ) for making an aromatic beverage comprises a container ( 5 ) to which a closing cover ( 6 ) is removably applied, supporting either directly or indirectly both at least a tube ( 7 ) for conveying the steam, sealingly connectable to the steam dispenser ( 2 ) and configured such as to exhibit at least a steam outlet ( 8 ) below a minimum liquid level ( 9 ) provided in the container ( 5 ) for making the aromatic beverage, and at least a stirrer ( 10 ) positioned adjacent to the inside wall of the container ( 5 ) below the minimum level ( 9 ) and exhibiting at least a permanent magnet ( 11, 12 ) for receiving rotary motion from a motor ( 13 ) having permanent magnets ( 14, 15 ) and being located externally of the container ( 5 ).

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Номер записи: 13
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Cooking Hob Wih Rotary Blade Driving Means and Assembly Comprising a Cooking Hob and Cooking Vessel With Rotary Blades

Номер: US20130001220A1
Автор: Josep Alet Vidal, Llluis Trench Roca
Принадлежит: Electrodomesticos Taurus SL

The cooking hob ( 1 ) comprises a support plate ( 2 ) of glass or glass ceramic, rotary blade driving means ( 32 ) comprising a lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) rotatably arranged below the support plate ( 2 ) and a drive motor ( 6 ) operatively connected for rotating it, and position changing means ( 33 ) for moving the lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) between an operative position, in which the lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) is close enough to the support plate ( 2 ) to magnetically transmit torque to an upper magnetic coupling member ( 54 ) connected to rotary blades ( 53 ) installed in a cooking vessel ( 50 ) located on the support plate ( 2 ), and an inoperative position, in which the lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) is far from the support plate ( 2 ).

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Номер записи: 14
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Beverage maker having a lockable actuation rod

Номер: US20130010568A1
Автор: Jørgen BODUM
Принадлежит: Pi Design AG

The invention relates to a beverage maker, which comprises a container ( 10 ) that is open at the top thereof and a lid ( 20 ) that covers the container. A removal opening ( 29 ) is formed in the lid. A vertical actuation rod ( 41 ) passes through the lid. Inside the container, a preparing element ( 42 ), for example, a mixing element, is attached to the actuation rod. Outside the container, a grip element ( 45 ) is attached to the actuation rod. The grip element can be moved together with the actuation rod between a lower position and an upper position. A closure ( 30 ) can be swiveled about a horizontal swivel axis between a closed position that doses the removal opening and a retaining position that releases the removal opening, wherein in the retaining position, the closure fixes the grip element in the lower position thereof. The actuation rod is thereby effectively prevented from sliding out through the removal opening when the beverage is removed.

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Номер записи: 15
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Stir lid with overflow sensor

Номер: US20130036917A1
Автор: Marianne Berge
Принадлежит: Individual

A motor-driven automatic cooking vessel stirring device having boil-over sensing and a boil over alarm that sounds when boil-over becomes imminent. The motor-driven automatic cooking vessel stirring device beneficially also provides for temperature sensing and can include electronic controls that control stirring rates and a clock-timer.

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Номер записи: 16
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Cocktail maker for making rainbow cocktails

Номер: US20130048682A1
Автор: BO Lin
Принадлежит: Individual

A cocktail maker for preparing rainbow cocktails, including: a stand; a liquor outlet head including an inner cavity and a side wall including a plurality of outlet holes; a measuring cup; a motor disposed on the stand; and a transmission device. The liquor outlet head is cylindrical and is vertically disposed on the stand. The outlet holes are connected with the inner cavity, and the inner cavity is connected with the measuring cup. The liquor outlet head is driven by the motor to rotate via the transmission device.

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Номер записи: 17
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Appliance for simultaneous cooking and stirring

Номер: US20130074700A1
Автор: Man Fai CHEUNG
Принадлежит: Hang Shun Hing Co Ltd

A cooking appliance includes a base upon which a pot is supported, with a stirrer configured as a lid, for closing an open top of the pot. A tool coupled to a motorized drive of the stirrer extends downwardly into the pot. A heating element is coupled to the base and resiliently biased outwardly from the base to engage the base of the pot. A latch mechanism is provided for releasably connecting the pot to the base. The motorized drive includes a planetary gear set mounted coaxially with a pot axis, and a tool coupling is connected to a planet gear of the planetary gear set to drive the stirring tool in an orbital motion.

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Номер записи: 18
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Blender with varying internally and externally shaped container

Номер: US20130077433A1
Автор: Michael P. Conti
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A blender includes a container having a plurality of substantially triangular shaped ribs projecting into a processing zone of the container. The plurality of spaced ribs each include a width and a depth that taper from a top end section adjacent a teardrop shaped opening of the container to a more narrow bottom end section adjacent a bottom wall of the container. A side wall of the container continuously tapers from the teardrop shaped opening to a substantially square shaped bottom end portion including first, second, third and fourth side wall sections connected to one another at respective rounded corners. A blade assembly is coupled to the container and includes a plurality of blades angled at different planes with respect to a horizontal plane. Each of the blades includes a beveled leading edge, resulting in a downward suction force that draws ingredients down into the blade for processing.

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Номер записи: 19
18-04-2013 дата публикации

FOOD CHOPPER

Номер: US20130092773A1
Автор: VERHEEM Johann B.
Принадлежит: JH DIRECT LLC

A food chopper includes a housing and a central shaft supported in a vertically movable configuration inside the housing. The central shaft has a lower end with at least one center blade, an upper end operably connected to a plunger, and a middle segment with two lateral arms. Two blade assemblies are rotatably connected to the two lateral arms of the central shaft. Each of the two blade assemblies includes a shaft connected to an outer blade. A means for converting vertical motion of the central shaft into rotational motion of the blade assemblies, such as a conversion mechanism operably connected to each of the two blade assemblies, is provided. Depressing the plunger causes the at least one center blade of the central shaft to move vertically downward within the housing and the two outer blades to move vertically downward and rotate within the housing. 1a housing;a central shaft supported in a vertically movable configuration inside the housing, the central shaft comprising a lower end with at least one center blade, an upper end operably connected to a plunger, and a middle segment with two lateral arms;two blade assemblies rotatably connected to the two lateral arms of the central shaft, the two blade assemblies each comprising a blade shaft connected to an outer blade; andmeans for converting vertical motion of the central shaft into rotational motion of the two blade assemblies;wherein depressing the plunger causes the at least one center blade of the central shaft to move vertically downward within the housing and the two outer blades to move vertically downward and rotate within the housing.. A food chopper, comprising: This application is a U.S. national stage entry of international application no. PCT/U32011/30503 filed Mar. 30, 2011, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/319,170 filed Mar. 30, 2010 and entitled “Food Chopper,” and to China Design Application No. 201030134600.X filed Mar. 30, 2010. The contents of both of ...

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Номер записи: 20
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Surgical instrument having force feedback capabilities.

Номер: US20130116668A1
Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome J. Morgan, Mark D. Overmyer, Richard L. Leimbach
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has a force delivery system which communicates a changing force to a user of the surgical instrument when a limit of a surgical function is reached. A sensor senses position of a moving element to communicate a signal to the force delivery system. In various embodiments, the system generates a vibratory force to signal the user.

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Номер записи: 21
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Dicing element assembly for a food processor

Номер: US20130118327A1
Автор: Arren J. Mccormick, John A. Colasanti, Kevin J. Beber
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A food processing dicing method and assembly is disclosed. The food processing dicing assembly may comprise a dicing element having multiple dicing openings through which food may pass, a frame configured to selectively retain the dicing element, and a management tool having multiple projections sized to be received by the dicing openings, the management tool may include at least one coupling element for releasably coupling the management tool to at least one of the dicing element and the frame.

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Номер записи: 22
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Kitchen appliance

Номер: US20130125679A1
Автор: Ales Brecko, Andrej Blagotinsek
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A kitchen appliance includes a base body, a pivot arm which is disposed in a pivotable manner on the base body and a lever facility for assisting a pivoting movement of the pivot arm. An adjusting mechanism is operably connected to the lever facility to set a degree of assistance for the pivoting movement.

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Номер записи: 23
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Food processing device with lid mounted adjustment mechanism

Номер: US20130134245A1
Автор: David Joseph Gushwa
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A food processor includes a base and a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly driven by a motor. The cutting assembly is adjustable to vary the thickness of the cut food items. The food processor includes an adjustment assembly that is operable to adjust the cutting thickness of the cutting assembly while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor.

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Номер записи: 24
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Device for cutting up foodstuffs

Номер: US20130134247A1
Автор: Andrej Blagotinsek, Matej Berzelak, Stanislav Mazej, Uros Jegrisnik
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

An apparatus for a kitchen appliance for handling items to be processed includes a static housing part having an upper axial face, and a rotating ring element having a lower axial face which rests on the upper axial face of a static housing part in the presence of an annular gap there between. The upper axial face and/or the lower axial face and/or the rotating ring element is hereby constructed such as to effect a radial conveying of items being processed in the annular gap.

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Номер записи: 25
06-06-2013 дата публикации

KITCHEN APPLIANCE AND PROCESSING CONTAINER HAVING A COUPLING DEVICE

Номер: US20130140753A1
Автор: Blagotinsek Andrej, Brecko Ales, Cater Matej, Jegrisnik Uros, Kovacic Peter
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A kitchen appliance includes a coupling plate having an edge enclosing an inner area and provided with coupling points of a coupling device for removable coupling of a processing container. The coupling plate is configured in the inner area in either of two ways, a first way in which the coupling plate has a pin which projects in a coupling direction for engagement in a groove in a base section of the processing container, a second way in which the coupling plate has a groove for engagement of a pin which projects in the coupling direction from the base section of the processing container. 114-. (canceled)15. A kitchen appliance , comprising a coupling plate having an edge enclosing an inner area and provided with coupling points of a coupling device for removable coupling of a processing container , said coupling plate being configured in the inner area in either of two ways , a first way in which the coupling plate has a pin which projects in a coupling direction for engagement in a groove in a base section of the processing container , a second way in which the coupling plate has a groove for engagement of a pin which projects in the coupling direction from the base section of the processing container.16. The kitchen appliance of claim 15 , wherein the pin of the coupling plate is disposed eccentrically claim 15 , when the coupling plate is configured in the first way.17. The kitchen appliance of claim 15 , wherein the groove of the coupling plate extends along a section of an imaginary circle with a center of the coupling plate as a center point of the circle claim 15 , when the coupling plate is configured in the second way.18. The kitchen appliance of claim 15 , wherein the coupling points of the coupling device are disposed rotationally symmetrically around a coupling axis.19. The kitchen appliance of claim 15 , further comprising a latch securing the processing container in a coupled position.20. The kitchen appliance of claim 19 , wherein the latch is ...

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Номер записи: 26
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Blender Control Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20130168475A1
Автор: Brian Paul Williams, John Robert Bohannon, Jr.
Принадлежит: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc

A 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 blender cycle and the number of portions to be blended.

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Номер записи: 27
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Appliance For The Treatment Of A Liquid Food

Номер: US20130186286A1
Автор: De Longhi Giuseppe
Принадлежит: DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L.

An appliance for the treatment of a liquid food comprises a container () for the liquid food, a support () for the container (), a cover () to close container (), a hermetically sealed chamber () within the cover (), a tool () rotating inside the container () for the treatment of the liquid food, a primary electrical winding () held by the support () and suitable to transfer energy by magnetic induction to a secondary electrical winding () positioned inside the hermetically sealed chamber (), and a motor () driving the rotation of the tool () positioned within the hermetically sealed chamber () and electrically powered by the secondary winding (). 115-. (canceled)16. An appliance for the treatment of a liquid food , comprising:a container configured to house liquid food;a support for the container, wherein the container is configured for removal from the support;a cover to close the container;a hermetically sealed chamber within the cover;a tool rotating inside the container for the treatment of the liquid food;a primary electrical winding held by the support and suitable to transfer energy by magnetic induction to a secondary electrical winding positioned inside the hermetically sealed chamber; anda motor driving the rotation of the tool, the motor being positioned within the hermetically sealed chamber and electrically powered by the secondary winding.17. The appliance of claim 16 , wherein the support has an internal chamber within which at least the primary winding is positioned.18. The appliance of claim 17 , wherein the support is externally configured to define a seat having a shape matching a shape of the container in order to house the container.19. The appliance of claim 16 , wherein the primary winding is located in a peripheral area of the support adjacent to a peripheral area of the cover in which the secondary winding is positioned.20. The appliance of claim 16 , wherein the appliance has a magnetic transmission of rotation between the motor and the ...

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Номер записи: 28
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Mixing or Cutting Machine, Particularly for Food Processing, Operating with Planetary Shaft

Номер: US20130206879A1
Автор: Cadorin Paolo, Pinto Francesco
Принадлежит: Firex S.r.l.

Disclosed is a machine for stirring, cutting, cooking or processing food under modified atmosphere. A drive shaft is provided in the mixing machine, for putting the product into rotary motion in the processing bowl, said drive shaft having a lower power take-off and being vertically supported by a liner which is integral with the base of the bowl, whereas the opposite end of said shaft is integral with a hub having at least one radial arm, with a liner fitted thereto for supporting and guiding a secondary vertical arm, which may be used for cutting or emulsifying food product, which shaft is integral with a pinion meshing with a crown wheel, said crown wheel being fitted to a sleeve which is coaxial and integral with supporting and guiding liner for the shaft, whereas each secondary shaft may be equipped with at least one epicyclically driven, high-speed mixing or processing tool. 1. A mixing or cutting machine , particularly adapted for food processing , for putting the product to be mixed into rotary motion comprising:a circular processing bowl,a main or planetary drive shaft being coaxial with the bowl and having a lower end coupled to a power take-off that comprises rotating means, wherein:the main drive shaft is vertically supported and guided by a first liner which is integral with the base of the bowl, whereas the opposite end of the main drive shaft is integral with a hub having at least one radial arm, with a second liner fitted thereto for supporting and guiding at least one secondary vertical shaft, the at least one secondary vertical shaft being integral with a pinion directly meshing with a crown wheel, the crown wheel being fitted to a sleeve which is coaxial and integral with the planetary drive shaft supporting and guiding the first liner, the at least one secondary vertical shaft being equipped with at least one mixing or mechanical processing tool,the first liner is integrally joined to the base of the bowl and comprises an outer portion projecting ...

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Номер записи: 29
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Accessories for Chopping Foodstuffs, Having Improved Discharging, and Electrical Household Appliance Comprising Such Accessories

Номер: US20130206886A1
Автор: Lafond Jean-Marie, Rouyer Philippe, Suberbie Nicolas
Принадлежит: SEB S.A.

Provided is a static food cutting element including a hollow body having an inlet opening in which are arranged food cutting means, and also a discharge outlet. It includes a through-window formed in a lower part of the hollow body, and at least one lengthwise edge of the through-window forms a unit for guiding the cut foods towards the discharge outlet. Also provided is a cutting tool including such a static cutting element and also to an electric appliance including such a cutting tool. 1. Static food cutting element configured to be inserted and secured in a stationary position inside of a rotary food cutting element including first food cutting means and arranged in an assembly magazine of a cutting tool of an electric food processing appliance , said static cutting element including a hollow body having an inlet opening in which are arranged second food cutting means , and also a discharge outlet , wherein a through-window is formed in a lower part of the hollow body , and further wherein at least one lengthwise edge of said through-window forms a unit for guiding the cut foods towards the discharge outlet.2. Static food cutting element as in claim 1 , wherein the guiding unit consists of a convex claim 1 , rounded surface connecting one of the lengthwise edges of said through-window to the inner surface of the hollow body.3. Static food cutting element as in claim 1 , wherein the through-window is arranged at least partially opposite the inlet opening.4. Static food cutting element as in claim 1 , wherein the second cutting means include a set of blades extending longitudinally through the inlet opening towards the discharge outlet.5. Static food cutting element as in claim 1 , wherein it includes claim 1 , in the vicinity of the discharge outlet claim 1 , a peripheral edge including an assembly for discharging cut foods in the longitudinal extension of the through-window.6. Static food cutting element as in any one claim 1 , wherein it includes claim 1 , in ...

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Номер записи: 30
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Food Processor or Chopper

Номер: US20130220764A1
Автор: HE Dong, Mei Chee June Choi
Принадлежит: Main Power Electrical Factory Ltd

A food processor or a chopper has a rotating blade, a motor, an intermediate shaft driven by the motor and an output shaft driving the blade. A first clutch member is coupled with the intermediate shaft, and a second clutch member is coupled with the output shaft. The clutch members are movable from an engaged position for driving the output shaft from the motor and a disengaged position for disengaging the output shaft from the motor. A safety interlock mechanism enables and disables the motor. A clutch lever is operable with the safety interlock to move the clutch members between the engaged and disengaged positions such that when the motor is enabled the clutch members are engaged for driving the output shaft from the motor and when the motor is disabled the first and second clutch members are disengaged for disengaging the output shaft from the motor.

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Номер записи: 31
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Torque limiting disposable agitator for a food mixer

Номер: US20130223183A1
Автор: Eugene J. Kozlowski, Raymond Seuffert
Принадлежит: Vita-Mix Corp

An agitator ( 10 ) includes a stern ( 11 ) having a shaft coupler ( 12 ) at one end adapted to be attached to the rotatable shaft ( 25 ) of a food mixing machine. The other end of the stem ( 11 ) has a mixing blade ( 13 ) which can be in the shape of the bowl of a spoon. The stem ( 11 ) is shaped like an I-beam having side walls ( 20 ) spaced by a central wall ( 21 ). The side walls ( 20 ) have opposed notches ( 22 ) leaving a web ( 23 ) therebetween, and the central wall ( 21 ) is provided with an aperture ( 24 ) which is aligned with the web ( 23 ). Together the web ( 23 ) and the aperture ( 24 ) define a weakened area where the stem ( 11 ) will break upon a predetermined torque which is established based on the hardness of the food product ( 26 ) being mixed.

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Номер записи: 32
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable food processor with guide ramp

Номер: US20130228642A1
Автор: Jeremy T. Wolters, Kevin James Beber
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting blade. A rotating disk is adjustable relative to the blade assembly to vary the thickness of the food items cut by the blade assembly. A mounting arm is positioned below the cutting blade and has a ramp defined therein. The food processor includes an adjustment assembly operable to move the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade.

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Номер записи: 33
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Kitchen Appliance for Processing Foodstuff and Method of Operating Same

Номер: US20130233950A1
Автор: JR. Ernest B., Pryor, Sandford Michael G.
Принадлежит: HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS, INC.

A kitchen appliance includes a housing enclosing a motor and a switch mechanism. A bowl is removably mountable onto the housing. At least one actuation member is movable between a first position and a second position. A bowl lid is removably mountable onto the upper rim of the bowl. When the bowl lid is properly positioned onto the upper rim of the bowl, the motor is actuated or permitted to be actuated by pressing downwardly on the lid such that at least a portion of one of a plurality of flanges of the bowl contacts at least a portion of the actuation member to force the actuation member to the second position. 1. A kitchen appliance for processing foodstuff comprising:a housing enclosing a motor and a switch mechanism to actuate or permit actuation of the motor;a bowl removably mountable onto the housing, the bowl including an upper rim defining a mouth for receiving a rotatable tool within the bowl;at least one actuation member movable between a first position and a second position, in the first position the actuation member being spaced-apart from the switch mechanism to maintain the switch mechanism in an open position and prevent actuation of the motor, in the second position the actuation member engaging the switch mechanism to actuate or permit actuation of the motor; anda bowl lid removably mountable onto the upper rim of the bowl, the bowl lid including a top wall and a plurality of flanges depending downwardly therefrom,wherein, when the bowl lid is properly positioned onto the upper rim of the bowl, the motor is actuated or permitted to be actuated by pressing downwardly on the bowl lid such that at least a portion of one of the plurality of flanges contacts at least a portion of the actuation member to force the actuation member to the second position.2. The kitchen appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of flanges includes a first flange claim 1 , a second flange and a third flange claim 1 , the first flange being spaced radially ...

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Номер записи: 34
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Kitchen Appliance for Processing Foodstuff and Method of Operating Same

Номер: US20130233952A1
Автор: JR. Ernest B., Pryor, Sandford Michael G.
Принадлежит: HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS, INC.

A kitchen appliance for processing foodstuff includes a housing enclosing a motor. A bowl is removably mountable to the housing. The bowl includes a mouth for receiving a rotatable tool within the bowl. A bowl lid is removably mountable on to the mouth of the bowl. A clamping mechanism is movably attached to the bowl lid and removably engagable with at least a portion of the bowl. The clamping mechanism is movable between a first position for engaging at least a portion of the bowl to retain the bowl lid on the mouth of the bowl and a second position spaced-apart from the bowl for allowing the bowl lid to be removed from the bowl. The kitchen appliance being assembled without rotating the bowl relative to the housing or the lid relative to the bowl. 1. A kitchen appliance for processing foodstuff comprising:a housing enclosing a motor;a bowl removably mountable to the housing, the bowl including a mouth for receiving a rotatable tool within the bowl;a bowl lid removably mountable on to the mouth of the bowl; anda first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism movably attached to the bowl lid and removably engageable between the bowl lid and at least a portion of the bowl, the clamping mechanism being movable between a first position to retain the bowl lid on the mouth of the bowl and a second position for allowing the bowl lid to be removed from the bowl.2. The kitchen appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second clamping mechanisms are pivotably attached to the bowl lid claim 1 , the clamping mechanism being pivotable between the first position and the second position.3. The kitchen appliance according to claim 2 , wherein kitchen appliance defines a longitudinal axis claim 2 , and the first and second clamping mechanisms are pivotable about an axis that extends generally perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis.4. The kitchen appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the first clamping mechanism is located on one side of the bowl lid and ...

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Номер записи: 35
19-09-2013 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AND BLENDING/MIXING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS

Номер: US20130239818A1
Автор: CLAESSON Jan, Nevarez Roberto, SMITH WILLIAM E.
Принадлежит: Enodis Corporation

An integrated beverage blending system comprising: a controller for menu selection; an ice portion control module; an ingredient module; a dispensing apparatus in communication with the ice portion control module and the ingredient module, wherein the ice and the ingredient are dispensed into a beverage container via the dispensing apparatus; and at least one blender module which blends and/or mixes the ice and the ingredient in the beverage container, thereby producing the beverage; wherein, upon removal of the beverage container from the blender module, the blender module initiates a cleaning mode. 1. An integrated beverage blending system comprising:at least one system controller;an ice portioning module;an ingredient module;a dispensing apparatus in communication with said ice portioning module and/or said ingredient module;a blender module with an integrated cleaning apparatus; anda plurality of blender modules which can operate either simultaneously or separately.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein ice from said ice portioning module and at least one ingredient from said ingredient module are dispensed into a beverage container via said dispensing apparatus; and wherein said beverage container with said ice and said ingredient is placed in said blender module for blending and/or mixing said ice and said ingredient in said beverage container claim 1 , thereby producing said beverage.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , upon removal of said beverage container after last blending and/or mixing cycle from said blender module claim 2 , the system initiates a cleaning mode of said blender module via said cleaning apparatus.4. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising an ice maker which is in communication with said ice portion control module.5. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising an ice crusher/grinder which is communication with said ice portion control module.6. The system according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 36
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Dispenser Apparatus

Номер: US20130256320A1
Автор: Sorkhabi Mostafa
Принадлежит:

A solid and liquid dispenser apparatus allows a food and a beverage to be simultaneously consumed from the same container with one hand. The apparatus includes a solid dispenser body that securely attaches above a liquid dispenser body. A segregation portion separates the bodies, provides a secure attachment between the bodies, and forms a spill proof seal between the bodies. The solid dispenser body serves as both a lid for the liquid dispenser body and a container for the solid. The solid dispenser body compartmentalizes to segregate an eclectic variety of solids. At least one aperture positions on a peripheral wall of the solid dispenser body and the segregation portion. A straw passes through the aperture, whereby the straw engages the liquid in the lower liquid dispenser body. An insulating portion positions between the bodies to at least partially restrict thermal transfer between the solid and the liquid. 1. An apparatus comprising:a liquid dispenser body, said liquid dispenser body being configured to contain a liquid;a solid dispenser body, said solid dispenser body being configured to contain a solid, said solid dispenser body being disposed to join with said liquid dispenser body;a segregation portion, said segregation portion being disposed to segregate said liquid dispenser body from said solid dispenser body;at least one aperture, said at least one aperture being disposed to position on said solid dispenser body, and/or said liquid dispenser body, and/or said segregation portion; anda straw, said straw being disposed to at least partially pass through said at least one aperture.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said solid dispenser body is disposed to position above said liquid dispenser body.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which said liquid dispenser body comprises a threaded neck claim 1 , said threaded neck being configured to at least partially extend through an opening in said solid dispenser body.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 37
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Blender Control Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20130256436A1
Автор: Brian Paul Williams, John Robert Bohannon, Jr.
Принадлежит: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc

A blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined blender cycle and the number of portions to be blended.

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Номер записи: 38
10-10-2013 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSOR

Номер: US20130264401A1
Автор: Audette David M., Rosenzweig Mark
Принадлежит: EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC

A food processor includes at least two different types of blades to process foods. A processing assembly includes a shaft, a set of pureeing blades attached to the shaft, and a set of substantially horizontal blades attached to the shaft. Each substantially horizontal blade may have a rearwardly curved leading cutting edge. The substantially horizontal blades are positioned higher with a food processing container than the pureeing blades. In some embodiments, upwardly angled blades may be included to induce vertical circulation and/or vorticial flow of the processed food. 1. A food processor blade assembly comprising:a shaft having an axis of rotation;a first, lower set of blades rotatable by the shaft about the axis of rotation;a second, higher set of blades rotatable by the shaft about the axis of rotation, the second set of blades positioned higher on the shaft than the first set of blades; the first, lower set of blades includes first and second blades, each blade having at least a portion angled downwardly relative to a horizontal plane;', 'the first, lower set of blades includes third and fourth blades, each blade having at least a portion angled upwardly relative to a horizontal plane, the upwardly angled portions of the third and fourth blades being positioned higher than the downwardly angled portions of the first and second blades;', 'the second, higher set of blades includes fifth and sixth blades, each of which is a substantially horizontal blade having a rearwardly curved leading cutting edge., 'wherein2. The food processor blade assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the fifth claim 1 , substantially horizontal blade of the second claim 1 , higher set of blades is positioned higher than the sixth claim 1 , substantially horizontal blade of the second claim 1 , higher set of blades.3. The processor blade assembly as in claim 1 , further comprising a third set of blades claim 1 , the third set of blades including seventh and eighth blades claim 1 , each of ...

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Номер записи: 39
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Food processor

Номер: US20130264404A1
Автор: David M. Audette, Mark Rosenzweig
Принадлежит: EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC

Food processing assemblies for rotating two processing tools inside a container at two different speeds and/or directions and methods for using such a processing assembly are disclosed. The two processing tools are vertically spaced along the longitudinal axis of the processing assembly. A motor drives the first processing tool and a transmission system, and the transmission system drives the second processing tool. The transmission system outputs a rotation speed and/or direction is different from that of the motor to drive the second processing tool. The transmission system may be located between the two processing tools within the food-containing volume of the container.

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Номер записи: 40
10-10-2013 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSOR

Номер: US20130264405A1
Автор: Audette David M.
Принадлежит:

Food processing assemblies for rotating processing tools inside a container are disclosed. A portion of the processing assembly is rotationally fixed relative to the container in at least one rotational direction while the processing assembly is driven. In some embodiments, one end of the food processing assembly may be rotationally fixed to a container lid in at least one rotational direction. The processing tool may include a transmission system, where a portion of the transmission is rotationally fixed to the container in at least one rotational direction. 1. A food processing apparatus comprising:a container having a food-containing volume;a lid for the container; anda rotatable processing assembly having a portion that is engageable with the lid,wherein, when the lid is engaged with the container and the portion of the processing assembly is engaged with the lid, the portion of the processing assembly and the lid are rotationally fixed relative to each other in at least one rotational direction.21. The food processing apparatus of , wherein the drive coupler is external to the food-containing volume.3. The food processing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a base with a drive coupler claim 1 ,wherein:the container operatively interacts with the base; anda driven coupler of the processing assembly operatively interacts with the drive coupler of the base.4. The food processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processing assembly includes a transmission system.5. The food processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the transmission system comprises a planetary gear system.6. The food processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein a portion of the transmission system remains rotationally fixed relative to the container when the processing assembly is driven.7. The food processing apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the portion of the transmission system that remains rotationally fixed relative to the container includes a ring gear.8. The food processing apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 41
17-10-2013 дата публикации

KNIFE FOR A CUTTING DISC FOR A CUTTING MACHINE

Номер: US20130270378A1
Автор: Ekström Ulf
Принадлежит: AB HALLDE MASKINER

A knife for a cutting disc in a cutting machine, which disc includes a centrally arranged, penetrating hole and an opening extending in a radial direction. The disc is manufactured from sheet metal and includes a dike-shaped section with a sloping part extending radially from the centre of the disc. An attachment element for attaching the knife is arranged along the sloping part. The knife is bent along a bend line running along the longitudinal direction of the knife. The attachment element is present in a section of the knife on one side of the bend line, and a cutting edge is present running along the free edge of the knife. The angle of bend between the sections is such that the section of the knife at which the cutting edge is present is parallel to the plane of the cutting disc when the knife is mounted on the disc. 113617183595174105101112141015111617111716110. A knife for a cutting disc () for use in a cutting machine , which cutting disc is arranged to cut foodstuffs , or arranged for shredding of foodstuffs , which cutting disc comprises a centrally arranged , penetrating hole () and an opening () that extends in a radial direction , and where the cutting disc () is manufactured from sheet metal , which disc comprises a first bent edge () arranged peripherally around the disc () and a second bent edge () arranged peripherally around the penetrating hole () , and where the disc comprises a dike-shaped section ( , ) with a sloping part () that extends radially from the centre of the cutting disc () and out to the said first bent edge () , and where an attachment means () for the attachment of a cutting device that comprises the said knife () is arranged along the sloping part () , characterised in that the knife () is bent along a bend line () that runs along the longitudinal direction of the knife , in that the attachment means (-) for the knife () is present in a section () of the knife on one side of the bend line () and in that a cutting edge () is ...

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Номер записи: 42
24-10-2013 дата публикации

HALF-PRODUCT, PRODUCT AND IMPLEMENT FOR MANUFACTURING A MILKSHAKE

Номер: US20130280385A1
Автор: Arns Maarten, Schippers Harry
Принадлежит: Dairy Innovations B.V.

Method for manufacturing a milkshake, wherein ice and a liquid with dividing means are put together in a substantially liquid-tight container, after which this container is shaken, such that the ice in the container is divided into small pieces by the dividing means, wherein the ice is preferably provided as a multiplicity of units of ice. 1. A method for manufacturing a milkshake , wherein ice and a liquid with dividing means are put together in a substantially liquid-tight container , after which this container is shaken , such that the ice in the container is divided into small pieces by the dividing means , wherein the ice is preferably provided as a multiplicity of units of ice.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the dividing means are introduced loosely into the container claim 1 , wherein the ice is introduced into the container preferably with the dividing means.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein a container is used in which dividing means are included claim 1 , fixedly or removably.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein upon shaking of the container claim 1 , the ice claim 1 , in particular the units of ice claim 1 , move relative to the dividing means claim 1 , whereby turbulence and/or a mechanical force is generated in the liquid claim 1 , preferably with foam being thereby formed in the liquid or the mixture of liquid and ice.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the dividing means with the ice are offered packed in a first partial container claim 1 , wherein the liquid is preferably offered in a second partial container.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the ice is offered in at least partly melted condition in a package claim 1 , wherein the ice can be frozen in the package claim 1 , such that ice crystals of one or more of the original ice ingredients are obtained and/or preserved claim 1 , wherein the package is preferably such that upon refreezing units of ice are formed.7. A method according to claim 5 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 43
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Compact Blender for Fruit Juice

Номер: US20130287913A1
Автор: Dille Joost Arthur
Принадлежит:

The present invention refers to a compact blender () with a drinking water connection tube (), supporting conventional tap water connections such as those that are available in any commercial or that can be found in any home. The connection tube () has a water dosing valve () that delivers enough pressure to the water distributed to the blending compartment or jug (). The water flows from the drinking water connection tube (), to a splitting device (), from where at least two inlet tubes () emerge and connect to the blending compartment or jug (), which in turn has at least two guides () with guide cavities () for at least two inlet tubes () that allow passing of water inside said blending compartment (). On the other side, the lid () has a plurality of external protrusions () with inner cavities () connected to the inside of a circular duct () that has a plurality of holes () that introduce drinking water inside the blending compartment or jug (). When the frozen fruit capsule is introduced through the hinged lid () and the operation button is pushed, the exact amount of water is dosed by the water dosing valve () and once the water enters the blending compartment or jug (), the motor starts running () making the axle () of the rotor supporting the blades () turn. By turning these blades () the water is mixed with the frozen fruit capsule thus generating the juice to be dispensed. Also, the present invention refers to the method associated with the operation of said machine. 1: A compact blending machine that allows processing of an individual package or capsule of frozen fruit pulp by pushing just one button , mixing said capsule with water to produce a cup of juice quickly and that is ready to be served , wherein said machine also having cleaning means that makes the machine ready to be used again in few seconds , comprising a casing over which a blending compartment or jug is located , which has a tight lid with an inlet opening for capsule of frozen fruit; said ...

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Номер записи: 44
14-11-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID CONDIMENT DISPENSERS

Номер: US20130301378A1
Автор: Junker Lars
Принадлежит:

A liquid condiment dispenser comprises a container closed by a lid and an agitator within the container. The agitator includes an elongate connector portion and an agitator portion. One end of the connector portion is connected to the agitator portion. The connector portion is capable of pivotal movement with respect to the lid. The cross sectional area of the connector portion transverse to its length is substantially less than that of the agitator portion. The agitator portion includes at least one passage extending through it and a weight of relatively dense material, such as metal, embedded within it. 1. A liquid condiment dispenser comprising: a container closed by a lid and an agitator within the container , the agitator including an elongate connector portion and an agitator portion , one end of the connector portion being connected to the lid and the other end of the connector portion being connected to the agitator portion , the connector portion being capable of pivotal movement with respect to the lid , the cross sectional area of the connector portion transverse to its length being substantially less than that of the agitator portion , the agitator portion including at least one passage extending through it and a weight of relatively dense material embedded within it.2. A dispenser as claimed in in which said one end of the connector portion is connected to the lid by a hinge connection or by a ball and socket connection.3. A dispenser as claimed in in which the connector portion comprises silicone rubber or an elastomeric material and said one end of the connector portion is embedded in the lid.4. A dispenser as claimed in in which the outer surface of the agitator portion comprises resilient material.5. A dispenser as claimed in in which the connector portion is integral with the agitator portion and is made of the same material.6. A dispenser as claimed in in which two or more mutually inclined passages extend through the agitator portion.7. A ...

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Номер записи: 45
19-12-2013 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSING AND PREPARATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130334349A1
Автор: Carden Michelle Lisbeth
Принадлежит: MLC CORPORATION PTY LTD

A food processing and preparation apparatus () includes a housing () having a footing portion () and an arm section () that together delimit a housing cavity (), a vessel () defining a food chamber () and positionable in the housing cavity, and a blade () mounted for movement within the food chamber () of the vessel. Also, the food processing and preparation apparatus () includes a blade movement system () including a motor () mounted within the housing () and an intermediary element () for transferring motive power from the motor () to the blade () to thereby effect movement of the blade within the food chamber () of the vessel () and a heating system (). 1. A food processing and preparation apparatus comprising:{'b': 102', '104', '106', '108', '106', '108', '104', '116', '110, 'a housing () having a footing portion () and an arm section (,), the arm section including at least two upwardly projecting arms (,) spaced from one another and joined to the footing portion () at a trunk transition location (), with the footing portion and the arm section together delimiting a housing cavity ();'}{'b': 200', '204', '110, 'a vessel () defining a food chamber () and being positionable in the housing cavity ();'}{'b': 502', '204', '200, 'a blade () mounted for movement within the food chamber () of the vessel ();'}{'b': 500', '504', '102', '508', '504', '502', '204', '200, 'a blade movement system () including a motor () mounted within the housing () and an intermediary element () for transferring motive power from the motor () to the blade () to thereby effect movement of the blade within the food chamber () of the vessel ();'}{'b': 50', '700', '200', '110', '50', '700', '200, 'a heating system (, ), the heating system being selectively disposable in contact with at least one of the vessel () or contents in the vessel when the vessel is positioned within the housing cavity () and the heating system (, ) being operable to selectively resist a decrease of the temperature of ...

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Номер записи: 46
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Portable Food Processor

Номер: US20130334350A1
Автор: WONG YAN KWONG
Принадлежит:

Disclosed in the invention is a portable food processor which comprises a container for containing food, a food processing component and a container cover component. The food processing component which is arranged inside the container can rotate relative to the container. The container cover component which is fixed to cover an opening of the container comprises a cover body, a driving component arranged in the top of the cover body and a transmission mechanism arranged in the cover body. The driving component drives the food processing component to rotate relative to the container through the transmission mechanism. The driving component is a pull rod component which comprises a chute arranged in the top of the cover body and a pull rod arranged in the chute. The pull rod is provided with a rack to mesh with a gear of the transmission mechanism. Since the pull rod component is used as the driving component in the present invention, only the pull rod needs to be pulled in a reciprocating manner when the portable food processor is operated. Compared with the operation mode of rotating a knob in the prior art, the portable food processor is more convenient and the transmission ratio during driving can be increased by providing a longer pull rod. 1. A portable food processor comprising a container for receiving food , a food processing member being mounted inside the said container adapted to be rotated relative to the said container and a container cover member covered and mounted to an aperture of the said container , the said container cover member comprises a cover , a driving member mounted on the top of the said cover and a transmission device being mounted inside the said cover , the said transmission device is adapted to be driven by the said driving member and then drive the said food processing member be rotated relative to the said container , wherein the said driving member is a pull rod member , the pull rod member comprises a sliding track arranged at the ...

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Номер записи: 47
19-12-2013 дата публикации

NUT CHOPPER

Номер: US20130334351A1
Автор: Kaposi Sascha, Kent Joseph
Принадлежит: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

A nut chopper includes an upper hopper, a lower container, and a grate positioned between the hopper and container. A series of parallel blades supported on an axle and coupled to a crank is positioned so that the blades may be rotated through the grate. As the blades pass through the grate, they chop the nuts that are in the path of the blades. Once individual nuts are chopped into sizes that are smaller than the width of the openings formed in the grate, the chopped portions will fall through the grate and into the container. 1. A nut chopper , comprising:a main body having a hopper configured to hold a plurality of nuts and a container positioned below the hopper;a grate positioned to support the plurality of nuts in the hopper, the grate having a plurality of slots; anda plurality of blades carried on an axle and positioned adjacent the grate for rotational movement of the plurality of blades, each one of the plurality of blades being angularly offset about the axle from each of the remaining of the plurality of blades;whereby when the axle is rotated the plurality of blades is rotated through the plurality of slots in the grate.2. The nut chopper of claim 1 , further comprising a crank and a handle secured to the axle for enabling manual rotational movement of the axle.3. The nut chopper of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of slots includes a length in a direction parallel to a plane defined by a corresponding one of the plurality of blades claim 2 , each of the plurality of slots further having a first slot width defined over a first portion of the slot and a second slot width over a second portion of the slot claim 2 , the first slot width being greater than the second slot width.4. The nut chopper of claim 3 , wherein the first slot width extends for a first half of the slot length and the second slot width extends for a second half of the slot length.5. The nut chopper of claim 4 , further comprising a neck formed at a juncture between the hopper and ...

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Номер записи: 48
19-12-2013 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE WITH AN EXTERNALLY OPERATED ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

Номер: US20130334352A1
Автор: BEBER KEVIN JAMES, CONTI MICHAEL P., GILLETTE THOMAS ALLEN, GUSHWA DAIVD J., HIN YUNG LEONG, JIE QU ZHI, LOEBIG JEFFREY CARL, MACLEOD EUAN SKINNER, Rowland Brent A.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food processor includes a base and a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly driven by a motor. The cutting assembly is adjustable to vary the thickness of the cut food items. An adjustment assembly positioned in the base is operable to adjust the cutting thickness of the cutting assembly while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor. 1. A food processor comprising:a base having a motor positioned therein,a bowl removably coupled to the base, the bowl being configured to rotate relative to the base about an axis,a lid removably coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber, the lid having a feed tube that opens into the bowl,a cutting assembly positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor to cut food items advanced through the feed tube, the cutting assembly including a cutting blade and a rotating disk having an upper surface, the rotating disk being moveable relative to the cutting blade to adjust a distance defined between the upper surface of the rotating disk and the cutting blade, andan adjustment assembly positioned in the base, the adjustment assembly being operable to move the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor,wherein the bowl is configured to engage the adjustment assembly such that (i) rotation of the bowl in a first direction about the axis causes upward movement of the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade, and (ii) rotation of the bowl in a second direction causes downward movement of the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade.2. The food processor of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment assembly comprises:an adaptor coupled to the rotating disk,a sleeve rotatively coupled to the adaptor and to the base, anda gear assembly positioned in the base, the gear assembly being configured to translate rotation of the bowl into rotation of the sleeve,wherein ...

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Номер записи: 49
02-01-2014 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE WITH LID MOUNTED CONTROLS

Номер: US20140001296A1
Автор: Gen Xu You, You Huang Shen
Принадлежит: Whirpool Corporation

A food processor includes a base and a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly driven by a motor. The lid includes a user-operated button operable to control the motor. 1. A food processing device comprisinga base having a motor positioned therein,a removable bowl coupled to the base, the removable bowl having a processing chamber defined therein,a cutting assembly positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor to cut food items placed in the processing chamber,a lid configured to be coupled to the bowl, the lid including a first section having a feed tube that opens into the bowl and a pair of user-operated buttons operable to activate the motor, anda locking mechanism configured to prevent activation of the motor when the lid is decoupled from the bowl.2. The food processing device of claim 1 , wherein the first section and the pair of user-operated buttons define a convex upper surface of the lid.3. The food processing device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first switch positioned in the base, the first switch being operable to energize the motor at a first cutting speed when a first button of the pair of user-operated buttons is depressed, anda second switch positioned in the base, the second switch being operable to energize the motor at a second cutting speed when a second button of the pair of user-operated buttons is depressed.4. The food processing device of claim 3 , wherein the bowl includes:a first arm positioned between the first button and the first switch when the lid is coupled to the bowl, the first arm being moveable upwardly and downwardly relative to the base by the first button to operate the first switch, anda second arm positioned between the second button and the second switch when the lid is coupled to the bowl, the second arm being upwardly and downwardly moveable relative to the base by the second button to operate the ...

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Номер записи: 50
16-01-2014 дата публикации

DEPOSITION OF MATERIALS FOR EDIBLE SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION

Номер: US20140013962A1
Автор: Lipson Hod, Lipton Jeffrey I.
Принадлежит:

Technologies are provided herein for processing edible materials using tools associated with a fabrication system. In one aspect, a fabricator includes a control module and a drive assembly controlled by the control module. The fabricator also includes at least one food processing tool head coupled to the drive assembly that can process material for fabricating an edible structure on a build surface. 1. A fabricator comprising:a control module;a drive assembly configured to be controlled by the control module; andat least one food processing tool head coupled to the drive assembly and configured to process material for fabricating an edible structure on a build surface.2. The fabricator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one food processing tool head is detachable from the drive assembly.3. The fabricator of claim 1 , wherein the food processing tool head comprises:a material container configured to hold solid material;a drive mechanism configured to drive the solid material; anda processing surface through which the solid material is driven.4. The fabricator of claim 3 , wherein the food processing tool head is configured to perform at least one of a grating claim 3 , slicing claim 3 , or blending operation.5. The fabricator of claim 4 , wherein the food processing tool head further comprises an outlet through which material is deposited on the build surface.6. The fabricator of claim 1 , further comprising:a build chamber comprising an gas inlet port and an outlet port, the build chamber attachable to a housing of the fabricator such that the fabricator is sealed from external influences; anda gas inlet line configured to supply gas to the build chamber via the gas inlet port.7. The fabricator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one food processing tool head comprises an ultraviolet light source.8. The fabricator of claim I claim 1 , further comprising an ultraviolet light source controlled by the control unit.9. The fabricator of claim 1 , wherein the food ...

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Номер записи: 51
16-01-2014 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE WITH AN EXTERNALLY OPERATED ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

Номер: US20140014752A1
Автор: BEBER KEVIN JAMES, CONTI MICHAEL P., GILLETTE THOMAS ALLEN, GUSHWA DAVID J., HIN YUNG LEONG, JIE QU ZHI, LOEBIG JEFFREY CARL, MACLEOD EUAN SKINNER, Rowland Brent A.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food processor includes a base and a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly driven by a motor. The cutting assembly is adjustable to vary the thickness of the cut food items. An adjustment assembly positioned in the base is operable to adjust the cutting thickness of the cutting assembly while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor. 1. A food processor comprising:a base having a motor positioned therein,a bowl removably coupled to the base,a lid removably coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber, the lid having a feed tube that opens into the bowl,a cutting assembly positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor to cut food items advanced through the feed tube, the cutting assembly being positionable between a plurality of cutting positions to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses, andan adjustment assembly operable to move the cutting assembly between the plurality of cutting positions while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor, the adjustment assembly comprising (i) a sleeve rotatively coupled to the base, (ii) a gear assembly positioned in the base and operable to rotate the sleeve, and (iii) a user-operated control device configured to operate the gear assembly to rotate the sleeve,wherein rotation of the sleeve causes the cutting assembly to move between the plurality of cutting positions while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor.2. The food processor of claim 1 , wherein the user-operated control device includes a control knob having a grip and a shaft extending inwardly from the control knob into the base.3. The food processor of claim 1 , wherein:the cutting assembly comprises a cutting blade and a rotating disk, androtation of the sleeve in a first direction causes upward movement of the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade, and rotation of the sleeve in a second direction causes downward ...

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Номер записи: 52
16-01-2014 дата публикации

FOOD BASED HOMOGENIZER

Номер: US20140014754A1
Автор: Breeden, III Winston, Johnson Robert, Machovina Brian Louis, McHale Eileen, Schmidt Robert, Whitner Douglas Edward
Принадлежит: Healthy Foods, LLC

A food homogenizer is provided, including a base with a driving motor and a homogenizer assembly removably coupled to the base. The homogenizer assembly includes a homogenizing chamber, an inlet chute, and an exit spout. A shredder is disposed within the homogenizing chamber and is driven by the driving motor to homogenize food ingredients into a soft texture with a similar consistency as ice cream or sherbet. 1. A food homogenizer , comprising:a base comprising a driving motor with a drive shaft; and a homogenizing chamber;', 'a rotational support disposed within the homogenizing chamber; and', 'a shredder disposed within the homogenizing chamber and driven by the driving motor for rotational movement within the homogenizing chamber, the shredder being axially supported for rotation within the homogenizing chamber between the drive shaft and the rotational support., 'a homogenizer assembly removably coupled to the base, comprising2. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , wherein the homogenizing chamber comprises an inner surface claim 1 , and the rotational support is formed together with the inner surface.3. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , wherein the rotational support comprises a socket and the shredder comprises a ball-shaped support configured to be rotationally supported by the socket.4. The food homogenizer of claim 3 , wherein the shredder comprises a conical geometry with a vertex claim 3 , and the ball-shaped support defines said vertex.5. The food homogenizer of claim 4 , wherein the shredder comprises a plurality of blades extending toward the vertex.6. The food homogenizer of claim 5 , wherein the shredder comprises at least one depression disposed between an adjacent pair of the plurality of blades.7. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , wherein the rotational support comprises at least one of a bushing and a bearing.8. A food homogenizer claim 1 , comprising:a base comprising a driving motor with a drive shaft; a homogenizing chamber, a shredder driven by ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Vegetable Blending and Cutting Device and Method THereof

Номер: US20140021277A1
Автор: Xinghuan PAN
Принадлежит: Individual

A vegetable blending and cutting device includes a motorized unit, a food container having a discharging outlet, and a blade assembly supported within a bottom portion of the food container at a position above a bottom wall thereof to define a shredding area within the food container and to communicate with the discharging outlet, wherein the blade assembly is arranged for shredding the vegetables disposed within the shredding area that after the vegetables are shredded within the shredding area, the shredded vegetables are discharged out of the food container through the discharging outlet for controllably adjusting a shredding time of the shredded vegetables being stayed at the shredding area so as to control the shredded vegetable in a controllable delicate size manner.

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Номер записи: 54
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Food Processor

Номер: US20140021278A1
Автор: Daniel Armstrong, Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don
Принадлежит: Breville Pty Ltd

A food processor is provided with a wide feed tube. The food processor has a pusher that cooperates with a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism comprises a linkage assembly that prevents the food processor's motor from operating unless the pusher is inserted into the feed tube.

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Номер записи: 55
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Food Processor with Multiple Processing Containers

Номер: US20140042255A1
Автор: Allen Michael W.
Принадлежит: HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS, INC.

A food processor includes a housing, a motor disposed within the housing, an output shaft extending outwardly from the housing, a first processing container, a second processing container, and a lid removably and independently attachable to either one of the first and second processing containers. The first and second processing container are each independently and removably attachable to the housing. The first processing container is configured to be at least partially removably disposed within the interior of the second processing container. The lid is attached to the first processing container and the first processing container is attached to the housing in a first operating position. The lid is attached to the second processing container and the second processing container is attached to the housing in a second operating position. A portion of the first processing container is disposed within the interior of the second processing container in a storage position. 1. A food processor for processing foodstuffs , comprising:a housing;a motor disposed within the housing;an interlock mechanism operably coupled with the motor for controlling operation of the motor, the interlock mechanism including an actuating pin and an interlock switch;an output shaft extending outwardly from the housing, the output shaft operably connected with the motor, such that operation of the motor causes the output shaft to rotate;a first processing container devoid of any actuating members and having an open end and an interior, the first processing container being independently and removably attachable to the housing;a second processing container having an open end, an interior and a longitudinally displaceable rod positioned within a channel extending along a portion of a side of the second processing container, the second processing container being independently and removably attachable to the housing, the first processing container being configured to be at least partially removably ...

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Номер записи: 56
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Removable stirring system for mixing liquid

Номер: US20140047985A1
Автор: Amy Decem Cheng, Andrew Yuen Chin Chen, Dick Tak Fung LEUNG, Raymond Wai Ming Wong
Принадлежит: Electrical and Electronics Ltd

The present invention provides an appliance for preparing frothed or mixed beverage. In one embodiment, the appliance comprises a removable transparent or translucent liquid food container, and a stirrer and stirrer holder that are positioned inside the liquid food container. The stirrer includes magnetic elements so that it can be driven magnetically by a motor without any physical linkage.

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Номер записи: 57
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Bench Mixer Improvements

Номер: US20140050045A1
Автор: Hoare Richard, Roseby Nicholas, Thomas Mark
Принадлежит: BREVILLE PTY LIMITED

An electric bench mixer has a base, a column and a pivoting head. The tilt angle of the head and the configuration of the blades are optimalised to provide a wiping action of the blades against the interior of the ball as the head is pivoted. An ice cream making bowl and blade are also disclosed. 1. A bench mixer , having a base , a vertical column and a pivoting head , wherein:the column has an interior in which is located a hinge spindle;the hinge spindle supporting a switch activator that rotates in unison with the pivoting head;a switch being located adjacent to the switch activator;the switch activator cutting off power to the motor, by cooperating with the switch, when a head angle of the pivoting head reaches a tipping threshold that promotes a wiping of an edge of a mixing blade against a bowl as the head is tipped.2. The bench mixer of claim 1 , wherein:the tipping threshold is when an upper limb of the mixing blade reaches an upper rim of the bowl.3. The bench mixer of claim 2 , wherein:the pivoting head carries an gear box that provides an epicyclic motion to the blade and the bowl has a circular gulley in which the blade travels in the epicyclic motion.4. The bench mixer of claim 3 , wherein:the blade has a flexible edge that undergoes a wiping action against the mixing bowl as it is retracted from the mixing bowl.5. The bench mixer of claim 4 , wherein:the blade has edges that are twisted along an axis of rotation of the blade.6. An ice cream making bowl for a bench mixer claim 4 , comprising:an outer shell and an inner liner, a space between the outer shell and inner liner being filled with a refrigerant material;the bottom of the liner being flat and the side walls of the liner being tapered to conform to and cooperate with a scraper blade.7. The bowl of claim 6 , wherein:the space also contains a ring-like thermal distributor being pleated to achieve surface contact with the liner.8. In combination claim 6 , the bowl of claim 6 , and further ...

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Номер записи: 58
06-03-2014 дата публикации

SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FOR A FOOD HOMOGENIZER

Номер: US20140061342A1
Автор: Breeden, Crisp Ryan Scott, III Winston, Johnson Robert, Machovina Brian Louis, McHale Eileen, Schmidt Robert, Whitner Douglas Edward
Принадлежит: Healthy Foods, LLC

A supply assembly for a food homogenizer includes a cartridge defining a hollow interior for a food product. The supply assembly includes a force application device that applies a force to the food product. As such, the food product is movable with respect to the cartridge towards a blade assembly of the food homogenizer. A plunger movably supported within the hollow interior of the cartridge can be provided. As such, the plunger and the food product are movable with respect to the cartridge towards the blade assembly of the food homogenizer. 1. A supply assembly for a food homogenizer that has a blade assembly , the supply assembly including:a cartridge defining a hollow interior for a frozen food product; anda force application device configured to transmit a force to the food product separate from the cartridge, wherein the food product is movable with respect to the cartridge towards the blade assembly of the food homogenizer.2. The supply assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cartridge includes a lip portion at an end of the cartridge claim 1 , the lip portion configured to engage a receiving structure of the food homogenizer.3. The supply assembly of claim 2 , wherein the lip portion defines a polygonal cross-section having claim 2 , a plurality of substantially planar sides.4. The supply assembly of claim 3 , wherein the polygonal cross-section of the lip portion includes at least three planar sides.5. The supply assembly of claim 2 , wherein the polygonal cross-section of the lip portion engages a substantially matching polygonal cross-section of the receiving structure such that the cartridge is non-rotatable with respect to the receiving structure.6. A supply assembly for a food homogenizer that has a blade assembly claim 2 , the supply assembly including:a cartridge defining a hollow interior for a frozen food product;a plunger movably supported within the hollow interior of the cartridge, the food product being located on a first side of the plunger; anda ...

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Номер записи: 59
06-03-2014 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSOR AND ADJUSTABLE CUTTING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140061344A1
Автор: CONTI MICHAEL P., GILLETTE THOMAS, GUSHWA DAVID J., KOBOS DUANE M., Roberts Anthony, STUART NICHOLAS
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is positionable between a plurality of cutting positions to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses. The food processor includes an adjustment assembly operable to move the cutting assembly between the plurality of cutting positions. The adjustment assembly includes a user-operated control device that is secured to the cutting assembly. The user-operated control device extends through a slot defined in the removable lid such that an upper end of the user-operated control device is positioned outside of the processing chamber. 1. A cutting assembly for a food processing device , comprising:a planar disk having an upper surface, anda plurality of cutting teeth that extend through a plurality of slots defined in the planar disk, each cutting tooth having a cutting edge that defines an opening in the cutting tooth,wherein (i) the cutting edge of each cutting tooth has a tip positioned above the upper surface of the planar disk, (ii) a distance is defined between the upper surface of the planar disk and the tip, and (iii) the planar disk is movable between a plurality of positions to adjust the distance to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses.2. The cutting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cutting edge of each cutting tooth includes a first section extending downwardly from the tip to define a first side of the opening and a second section extending downwardly from the tip to define a second side of the opening.3. The cutting assembly of claim 2 , wherein the opening of each cutting tooth is a trapezoidal-shaped opening.4. The cutting assembly of claim 2 , wherein the opening of each cutting tooth is a rectangular-shaped opening.5. The cutting assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a support disk positioned below the planar disk claim 1 , the support disk having ...

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Номер записи: 60
06-03-2014 дата публикации

FOOD HOMOGENIZER

Номер: US20140061345A1
Автор: Breeden, Crisp Ryan Scott, III Winston, Johnson Robert, Machovina Brian Louis, McHale Eileen, Schmidt Robert, Whitner Douglas Edward
Принадлежит: Healthy Foods, LLC

A food homogenizer includes a drive assembly including a driving motor. The driving motor engages a rotatable mating portion that extends along a rotation axis. A homogenizer assembly is removably attached with respect to the drive assembly. The homogenizer assembly includes a homogenizing chamber, a blade assembly positioned within the homogenizing chamber and a driven shaft that extends from the blade assembly along the rotation axis. The driven shaft is received within the mating portion such that rotation of the mating portion by the driving motor causes rotation of the blade assembly about the rotation axis. A supply assembly engages a receiving opening in the homogenizer and supplies a food product. The food homogenizer includes a rinse system including a drive assembly that engages a homogenizer assembly. The rinse system includes a dispenser assembly that dispenses a liquid to the homogenizer assembly. 1. A food homogenizer including:a drive assembly including a driving motor, the driving motor engaging a rotatable mating portion that extends along a rotation axis; and a homogenizing chamber;', 'a blade assembly positioned within the homogenizing chamber; and', 'a driven shaft that extends from the blade assembly along the rotation axis, wherein the driven shaft is received within the mating portion such that rotation of the mating portion by the driving motor causes rotation of the blade assembly about the rotation axis., 'a homogenizer assembly removably attached with respect to the drive assembly, the homogenizer assembly including2. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , wherein the mating portion includes a mating opening into which the driven shaft of the blade assembly is received.3. The food homogenizer of claim 2 , wherein the mating opening includes a plurality of splines that are configured to mate with splines of the driven shaft when the driven shaft is received within the mating opening.4. The food homogenizer of claim 3 , wherein the mating portion ...

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Номер записи: 61
20-03-2014 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE WITH AN EXTERNALLY OPERATED ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

Номер: US20140077012A1
Автор: BEBER KEVIN JAMES, GUSHWA DAIVD J., HIN YUNG LEONG, JIE QU ZHI, LOEBIG JEFFREY CARL, MACLEOD EUAN SKINNER
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food processor includes a base and a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly driven by a motor. The cutting assembly is adjustable to vary the thickness of the cut food items. An adjustment assembly positioned in the base is operable to adjust the cutting thickness of the cutting assembly while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor. 1. A food processor comprising:a base having a motor positioned therein,a removable bowl coupled to the base,a removable lid coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber, the lid having a feed tube that opens into the bowl,a cutting assembly positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor to cut food items advanced through the feed tube, the cutting assembly being positionable between a plurality of cutting positions to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses, andan adjustment assembly positioned in the base, comprising (i) a first sleeve secured to the base, (ii) a second sleeve rotatively coupled to the first sleeve, and (iii) a user-operated control device operable to rotate the second sleeve relative to the first sleeve to move the cutting assembly between the plurality of cutting positions.2. The food processor of claim 1 , wherein the first sleeve has an externally-threaded body claim 1 , and the second sleeve has an internally-threaded body positioned over the externally-threaded body of the first sleeve.3. The food processor of claim 2 , wherein:the cutting assembly comprises a cutting blade and a rotating disk, the rotating disk being supported by the second sleeve, androtation of the second sleeve in a first direction causes upward movement of the second sleeve and the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade, and rotation of the second sleeve in a second direction causes downward movement of the second sleeve and the rotating disk relative to the cutting blade.4. The food processor ...

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Номер записи: 62
06-01-2022 дата публикации

BLADE ASSEMBLY AND FOOD PROCESSOR HAVING SAME

Номер: US20220000315A1
Автор: WEN Zhihua
Принадлежит:

A blade assembly and a food processor having the same are provided. The blade assembly includes an inner blade shaft, an outer blade shaft, an inner joint assembly, and an outer joint assembly. The outer blade shaft is fitted over the inner blade shaft. The inner joint assembly includes an inner blade joint, an inner motor joint, and an inner sealing head. The inner sealing head is connected between the inner blade joint and the inner motor joint, the inner blade joint is connected to the inner blade shaft. The outer joint assembly includes an outer blade joint, an outer motor joint, and an outer sealing head, the outer sealing head is connected between the outer blade joint and the outer motor joint, and the outer blade joint is connected to the outer blade shaft. 1. A blade assembly , comprising:an inner blade shaft;an outer blade shaft fitted over the inner blade shaft;an inner joint assembly comprising an inner blade joint, an inner motor joint, and an inner sealing head, the inner sealing head being connected between the inner blade joint and the inner motor joint, the inner blade joint being connected to the inner blade shaft, and the inner motor joint being adapted to be connected to a motor inner shaft; andan outer joint assembly comprising an outer blade joint, an outer motor joint, and an outer sealing head, the outer sealing head being connected between the outer blade joint and the outer motor joint, the outer blade joint being connected to the outer blade shaft, and the outer motor joint being adapted to be connected to a motor outer shaft,wherein the inner blade joint is located at an inner side of the outer blade joint, the inner motor joint is located at an inner side of the outer motor joint, an end face of the inner sealing head and an end face of the outer sealing head are staggered along an axial direction, and the inner sealing head is arranged adjacent to the inner blade shaft.2. The blade assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the inner ...

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Номер записи: 63
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Recipe-based cooking aid

Номер: US20200000130A1
Автор: Matthias Roeckl
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A recipe has a multiplicity of process steps and transition conditions that are respectively associated with the process steps. A method for processing such a recipe includes the following steps: determining a current process step of the recipe and a transition condition that is associated therewith; outputting an item of information depending on the current process step; scanning a parameter the value of which controls the satisfaction of said transition condition; and setting a subsequent process step of the recipe to be the current process step if the transition condition has been satisfied.

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Номер записи: 64
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Non-skid Container

Номер: US20190000249A1
Автор: Smaldone Al, SMALDONE James
Принадлежит:

A non-skid container having a base portion including a flat portion and a plurality of studs, an outer bowl including a sidewall, a plurality of posts, a top opening, a bottom opening and a recess, wherein the posts are configured to be coupled to the studs, thereby coupling the outer bowl to the base portion and an inner bowl configured to be coupled to the outer bowl by inserting the inner bowl into the recess of the outer bowl. 112-. (canceled)13. A non-skid container , comprising:a base portion including a force dissipating component;a coupler coupled to the base portion; anda bowl coupled to the coupler, such that a force exerted on the coupler or the bowl causes the force dissipating component to rotate without causing the base part to move with respect to a surface on which the non-skid container is placed.14. The non-skid container of claim 13 , wherein the bowl includes an inner bowl and an outer bowl.15. The non-skid container of claim 13 , wherein the force dissipating component is one of a stud or a circular ridge.16. The non-skid container of claim 15 , wherein claim 15 , when the force dissipating component is a stud claim 15 , the coupler includes a post that is used to couple the coupler to the stud of the base portion.17. The non-skid container of claim 13 , wherein claim 13 , in an assembled position claim 13 , the bowl is placed inside a recess of the coupler.18. The non-skid container of claim 13 , wherein claim 13 , in an assembled position claim 13 , the bowl surrounds the coupler.1920-. (canceled)21. The non-skid container of claim 13 , wherein the flat portion of the base portion is constructed of a material having a durometer hardness (Shore A) in the range of 5-45.22. The non-skid container of claim 15 , wherein claim 15 , when the force dissipating component is a stud claim 15 , the flat portion of the base portion is constructed of a material having a first durometer hardness (Shore A) and the plurality of studs of the base portion are ...

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Номер записи: 65
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Domestic Food Preparation Apparatus for Dispensing a Liquid Fruit or Vegetable Product

Номер: US20190000259A1
Автор: DE GUERO Rosa Aguelo, WYNNE WILLSON Peter
Принадлежит:

Domestic food preparation apparatus has a supporting structure (); a water inlet port for connection with a domestic water supply; a waste outlet port for connection with domestic water drainage; a fruit and/or vegetable aperture; at least one dispensing port (); a waste; a blender () adapted through blending action to deliver a liquid fruit and/or vegetable product to the dispensing port () and/or a juice extractor ()) adapted through extraction action to deliver product to the dispensing port () and peel, pith or the like to the waste inlet; and a cleaning system receiving water from the water inlet port and operable in continuous and/or intermittent mode to clean fruit or vegetable debris from the blender () or juice extractor () and deliver waste water and debris to the waste. 1. Domestic food preparation apparatus comprising:a supporting structure;a water inlet port for connection with a domestic water supply;a waste outlet port for connection with domestic water drainage;at least one fruit and/or vegetable aperture for receiving fruit or vegetables;at least one dispensing port for dispensing a liquid fruit and/or vegetable product to the exterior of the supporting structure;a waste inlet communicating with a waste receptacle or a macerator having a macerator waste inlet, a macerator water inlet communicating with said water inlet port and a macerator waste outlet port for connection with said waste outlet port; a blender adapted to receive fruit or vegetables through said aperture and through blending action to deliver a liquid fruit and/or vegetable product to said outlet port; and', 'a juice extractor adapted to receive fruit or vegetables through said aperture and through extraction action to deliver a liquid fruit and/or vegetable product to said outlet port and peel, pith or the like to the waste inlet; and, 'at least one ofa cleaning system receiving water from the water inlet port and operable in continuous and/or intermittent mode to clean fruit or ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Blender Container With Latch Release

Номер: US20190000273A1
Автор: Sapire Colin
Принадлежит: CAPBRAN HOLDINGS, LLC

A system for attaching a blender container to a blade assembly, which comprises a first mechanism to secure a blender container to a blade assembly. Some embodiments of the system include a second latch mechanism to lock the blender container to the blade assembly while the container and blade assembly are mounted to a base for operation of the blender. 1. A blender comprising: an open-end defined by a rim, and', 'at least one tongue protrusion located proximate to said open-end;, 'a container, said container having a blade mounted on a blade holder, said blade holder having an interior surface defined by a collar;', 'at least one slot on said interior surface;, 'a blade assembly attachable to said open-end of said container, said blade assembly comprisingwherein said blade assembly attaches to said open-end of said container by inserting said tongue protrusion into said slot and rotating said blade assembly such that said rim of said container is enclosed by the blade assembly.2. The blender according to claim 1 , further comprising:said container having a locking rib located proximate to said open-end;said collar having a latch with at least one notch for engaging said locking rib;wherein when said notch is not engaged with said rib, said blade assembly can rotate relative to said container;wherein when said notch is engaged with said rib, said blade assembly cannot rotate relative to said container.3. The blender according to claim 2 , wherein:said locking rib is located relative to said tongue protrusion on said container such that said notch on said latch can only be engaged with said locking rib when said tongue protrusion is at least partially inserted into said slot on said blade assembly.4. The blender according to claim 3 , said latch further comprises a first notch claim 3 , a second notch claim 3 , and a third notch claim 3 , wherein:when said first notch is engaged with said locking rib, a first portion of said tongue protrusion is engaged with said ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ATTACHABLE CONTAINER FOR A FOOD PROCESSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FOOD PROCESSOR

Номер: US20190000274A1
Автор: FRIELINGHAUS Robert
Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH

The invention relates to an attachable container () for placement onto a preparation vessel () of a food processor (), wherein a floor-side opening () of the attachable container () lies vertically above an upper opening () of the preparation vessel (). Closure means () are provided, which close the floor-side opening () in a closed position and can be moved to an open position so as to fill ingredients () stored in the attachable container () into the preparation vessel (). A food processor having one or several of such attachable containers () enables an automatic preparation of a meal with readily perishable foods. 1345211234572133453451223242345. An attachable container ( , , ) for placement onto a preparation vessel () of a food processor () , wherein a floor-side opening () of the attachable container ( , , ) lies vertically above an upper opening () of the preparation vessel () , comprising closure means () formed in the attachable container ( , , ) itself and otherwise movable relative to the attachable container ( , , ) , which close the floor-side opening () in a closed position and can be moved to an open position so as to fill ingredients ( , ) stored in the attachable container () into the preparation vessel ( , , ).23451323242513. The attachable container ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) according to claim 1 , wherein the closure means () can be mechanically activated claim 1 , and are provided for automatically filling the ingredients ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , and/or that electromechanical drive means () are provided claim 1 , with which the closure means () can be moved from the closed position into the open position.334525261. The attachable container ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) according to claim 1 , wherein the electromechanical drive means () can be connected with a controller () in particular of the food processor () via a hardwired or wireless signal transmission path.43458645. The attachable container ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) according to claim 1 , comprising ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Mixer with Safety Mechanisms

Номер: US20190000275A1
Автор: Sapire Colin
Принадлежит:

A blender for processing comestible matter includes a base with a motor, a blade assembly, and a container. The blender further comprises a first safety mechanism and a second safety mechanism. The first safety mechanism functions to ensure that the container is securely attached to the blade assembly before the blade assembly can be mounted to the base. The second safety mechanism functions to ensure the motor in the base can only be powered on when the container and the blade assembly are securely mounted to the base. The blender is operable by affixing the container to the blade assembly, and then the assembly to the base, such that both safety mechanisms are released to permit the motor to be activated. 2. The blender according to claim 1 , wherein said blade assembly can only be affixed to said base when said first safety mechanism is in said second position by affixing said container to said blade assembly.3. The blender according to claim 2 , said blade assembly further comprising:a blade holder, said blade holder having at least one blade holder protrusion;a blade impeller connected to said blade holder;at least one blade, said blade connected to said blade impeller.4. The blender according to claim 3 , said base further comprising:a motor impeller driven by said motor; and,at least one base recess for receiving said at least one blade holder protrusion;wherein said blade assembly is affixed to said base by coupling said blade impeller with said motor impeller and engaging said at least one blade holder protrusion with said at least one base recess.5. The blender according to claim 4 , said first safety mechanism comprises:at least one movable first tab located in said blade holder;a blocking member connected to said first tab, said blocking member located adjacent to said at least one blade holder protrusion;wherein said blocking member prevents said at least one blade holder protrusion from entering said at least one base recess when said blocking member ...

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Номер записи: 69
03-01-2019 дата публикации

KITCHEN APPLIANCE DRIVE UNIT, KITCHEN APPLIANCE AND ATTACHMENT

Номер: US20190000276A1
Автор: EBERHART INGOLF RONALD, SAMONIGG GERT, SARI MEHMET, SMOLE PHILIPP, STARMANS JOZEF MARIE, WEISS SASCHA
Принадлежит:

A kitchen appliance drive unit () is disclosed that comprises a housing () including a drive mechanism in the housing; a rotary member () driven by the drive mechanism, a first opening (); a second opening () and an fluid pump () driven by the drive mechanism and being fluidly connected to the first and second openings, the fluid pump being arranged, in a first mode of operation, to displace a fluid from the first opening () to the second opening (), the fluid pump () also being arranged, in a second mode of operation, to displace fluid from the second opening () to the first opening (). 1. A kitchen appliance drive unit comprising:a housing;a drive mechanism in the housing;a rotary member driven by the drive mechanism;a first opening;a second opening; anda fluid pump driven by the drive mechanism and being fluidly connected to the first and second openings, the fluid pump being arranged, in a first mode of operation, to displace a fluid from the first opening to the second opening, the fluid pump also being arranged, in a second mode of operation, to displace a fluid from the second opening to the first opening.2. The kitchen appliance drive unit of claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises an electric motor.3. The kitchen appliance drive unit of claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises a drive shaft extending through the fluid pump claim 1 , the fluid pump being driven by the drive mechanism via the drive shaft.4. The kitchen appliance drive unit of claim 3 , wherein the fluid pump is configurably coupled to the drive shaft by a coupling member configurable between a first configuration in which the fluid pump is engaged with the drive shaft and a second configuration in which the fluid pump is disengaged from the drive shaft.5. The kitchen appliance drive unit of claim 1 , further comprising a gear box integral to the fluid pump claim 1 , the drive shaft being coupled to the drive mechanism via the gear box.6. The kitchen appliance drive unit of ...

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Номер записи: 70
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for digitizing a cooking process, kitchen apparatus and system for digitizing a cooking process

Номер: US20200000276A1
Автор: Andreas UHLENBROCK, Christian Lichau, Gerhard Isenberg, Robert Frielinghaus, Sarah Werhahn, Thomas Büning, Uwe Kemker
Принадлежит: Vorwerk and Co Interholding GmbH

The invention also concerns a kitchen appliance (10) for production of a cooking process (200) and a system (1) for the digitalization of a cooking process.

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Номер записи: 71
05-01-2017 дата публикации

KITCHEN MACHINE

Номер: US20170000294A1
Автор: FARIA ROCHA Duarte Nuno, PINHO Rui Antonio
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The present invention applies to kitchen machines and aims to improve the operation, safety, ergonomics and versatility in using this house appliance. This house appliance consists essentially of: a machine body () inside which there is a main engine () with adjustable operation in both directions, and a control panel () through which the user interacts with the kitchen machine and is directly connected to the entire set of electronic components () intended to control and manage the machine operation. 1565651051162526275626282910113019251011232475614561. Kitchen machine characterized by the interchangeability between the cup () and pan () thus ensuring an alternate or complementary use of both containers that clearly have different volumes—the cup () which allows cooking meals for two to four persons while the pan () allows cooking a larger number of meals for more than four persons due to its considerably higher capacity compared to the cup ()—wherein all the coupling system of the base () of the cup () is equivalent and transposable to the coupling system of the base () of the pan () to the machine body , and thus its alternate use is totally feasible and interchangeable in the same machine , and wherein the locking system is formed in the zone of the machine vat () by four cavities () distributed at 90° from each other which are recessed and where the couplings () of the base of the cup () and/or pan () are inlaid when placed in the kitchen machine , each cavity () having a window () which is coincident with the window () of the cup base () and/or pan base () and through which passes the jointly coupling () of the rotating locking ring () , wherein each one and every component in the outer zone of the machine vat () is harmonized to both the bases ( , ) of the containers , namely: a block consisting of five pins () , a hexagonal socket of the engine coupling () , a block () of rotating blades which are movable and applicable inside the containers ( , ) wherein ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Food Mixing Arrangement

Номер: US20160000265A1
Автор: Oliver PENDLETON, Paul Palmer
Принадлежит: Kenwood Ltd

A tool that is attachable to an electrically driven stand mixer and configured, when suspended into a bowl and driven in planetary motion by the stand mixer, to perform a mixing operation that involves folding ingredients together without substantial expulsion of air from the mix. The device aims to automate the folding action by providing a food mixing arrangement in which a tool having a wing-like volute blade is suspended by its shaft from a drive outlet of the stand mixer and executes a planetary motion within a mixing bowl. The blade is twisted along its length and has curved surfaces formed to gently lift and turn ingredients to be mixed in the bowl so as to simulate a gentle folding action similar to that achieved manually by an experienced cook.

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Номер записи: 73
07-01-2016 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20160000266A1
Автор: Coakley Devin Joseph, Potter Daniel Stephen, Smith Michael Joseph
Принадлежит:

Food processing apparatuses having a drive unit which has more than one mode of operation, works with more than one food processing container, and/or may be operated in more than orientation are disclosed. The drive unit may be operated in first and second modes of operation. In some embodiments, the drive unit may be actuated in a different manner in the second mode of operation as compared to the first mode of operation. In some embodiments, the orientation of the drive unit in the second mode of operation is vertically flipped upside-down as compared to the orientation of the drive unit in the first mode of operation. 1. A food processing apparatus comprising:a drive unit configured to drive a processing tool;a first container;a second container;a first activation site to permit actuation of the drive unit; anda second activation site to permit actuation of the drive unit, the first activation site being positioned at a different location than the second activation site; the drive unit is useable in a first mode of operation with the first container and is useable in a second mode of operation with the second container;', 'in the first mode of operation, the first container supports the drive unit, and user interaction with the first activation site actuates the drive unit; and', 'in the second mode of operation, the drive unit supports the second container, and user interaction with the second activation site actuates the drive unit., 'wherein2. The food processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first activation site comprises a button on the drive unit.3. The food processing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the button is gasket-sealed to the drive unit.4. The food processing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the button is recessed relative to an end of the drive unit.5. The food processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second activation site comprises a surface on the second container.6. The food processing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a first ...

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Номер записи: 74
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Drink Mixing Device

Номер: US20180000289A1
Автор: Almaraz, II Victor Anthony, Villareal Alex
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The present invention is a drink mixing device generally characterized as having a ball assembly in wireless communication with a base assembly. The base assembly comprises a casing for storing a first battery, a transmitter that receives power from the first battery, a base assembly wireless coil, a power port receiving for external power and host or peripheral connection, a button located along the casing wherein the button is electronically connected to the transmitter. The ball assembly comprises a casing for storing a second battery, a motor, a ball assembly wireless coil, and a receiver. The motor turns a propeller external to but affixed to the exterior of the ball assembly when the motor is powered and turned on. The propeller is protected by a metal spiral. 1. A drink mixing device comprising: i. a casing bottom;', 'ii. a casing top mechanically connected to the casing bottom;', 'iii. a first battery;', 'iv. a transmitter electrically connected to the first battery;', 'v. a base assembly wireless coil;', 'vi. a power port for external power source and host or peripheral connection;', 'vii. a first button located on the casing bottom and electrically connected to the transmitter;, 'a. A base assembly comprising i. a ball base;', 'ii. a ball top mechanically connected to the ball base;', 'iii. a ball assembly wireless coil;', 'iv. a receiver electrically connected to the ball assembly wireless coil', 'v. a second battery electrically connected to the receiver;', 'vi. a motor electrically connected to the second battery;', 'vii. a propeller mechanically connected to the motor; and', 'viii. a ball spiral mechanically connected to ball top., 'b. a ball assembly in wireless communication with the base assembly having2. The drink mixing device of wherein the ball assembly further comprises a weighted sinker connected to the ball base.3. The drink mixing device of further comprising a light source is mechanically connected to the ball top and electrically connected ...

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Номер записи: 75
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Cooking Device

Номер: US20180000290A1
Автор: Andre Dean Cloutier, Debra Lynne Sasken-Duff
Принадлежит: Magellan Home Goods Ltd

Disclosed herein is a cooking device which may be used for the mixing and stirring of sauces, soups, gravies, and other foodstuffs while being heated on a heat source such as a stovetop, gas burner, hot plate, barbeque grill, charcoal, open flame, etc. The term “sauce” will be used herein to indicate all such foodstuffs to be cooked in order to abbreviate this disclosure. The cooking device allows a user (cook) to stir and mix the sauce while heating the sauce and optionally while a lid assembly is in place thus, more efficiently retaining heat, steam, and flavors within the cooking device during cooking and stirring.

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Номер записи: 76
07-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC AND ADJUSTABLE SPIRALIZER APPARATUS

Номер: US20210000280A1
Автор: CONTI MICHAEL P., Ourasanah Mansour
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food processing device includes a base portion with a motor housing upwardly extending from a first end of the base portion. A motor is disposed within the motor housing. A processing assembly extends upwardly from a second end of the base portion and is spaced-apart from the motor housing to define a processing area therebetween. An auger assembly includes an auger shaft that is operably coupled to the motor for driving rotational movement of the auger shaft. A clutch assembly is disposed within the motor housing and is operable between engaged and disengaged positions with the auger assembly. A disconnect feature is disposed on the motor housing and configured to selectively actuate movement of the clutch assembly between engaged and disengaged positions with the auger assembly. In use, a food substrate is mounted to the processing accessory and the auger shaft to process the food substrate. 1. A food processing device , comprising:a base portion having first and second ends, wherein the base portion includes an upper platform having a receiving aperture disposed therethrough at the second end of the base portion;a motor housing upwardly extending from the first end of the base portion and having a motor disposed therein;a processing assembly having a blade housing disposed above a support stem, wherein the support stem is removeably received within the receiving aperture of the upper platform of the base portion to support the processing assembly in an upwardly extending position from the second end of the base portion, and further wherein the processing assembly is spaced-apart from the motor housing to define a processing area therebetween; anda peeler assembly pivotally mounted to the base portion within the processing area, wherein the peeler assembly pivots between an upper position and a lower position.2. The food processing device of claim 1 , wherein the peeler assembly is biased towards the upper position.3. The food processing device of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 77
07-01-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR FOOD PROCESSING AND PREPARATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210000281A1
Автор: BENOIT KAITLYN M., CONTI MICHAEL P., Dykhouse John, HICKS TIMOTHY J., Robertson Mitchell L.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food processing device includes a gear housing, a frame arm extending from the gear housing on a first lateral side thereof to a support end, a drive screw extending between and operably coupled on respective ends thereof with a first face of the gear housing and the support end of the frame arm, and a retention hub operably coupled with the gear housing and extending generally parallel with and adjacent a portion of drive screw. The drive screw and the retention hub are linearly arranged with respect to the frame arm in sequential positions away from the first lateral side of the gear housing. The device further includes a carrier slidably coupled with the frame arm and operably engageable with the drive screw such that the rotational movement thereof drives corresponding linear movement of the carrier along the frame arm. The carrier defines at least one cutting implement thereon. 1. A food processing device , comprising:a gear housing;a frame arm extending from the gear housing on a first lateral side thereof to a support end;a drive screw extending between and operably coupled on respective ends thereof with a first face of the gear housing and the support end of the frame arm;a retention hub operably coupled with the gear housing and extending generally parallel with and adjacent a portion of the drive screw, wherein the drive screw and the retention hub are linearly arranged with respect to the frame arm in sequential positions away from the first lateral side of the gear housing;an input hub extending from a second face of the gear housing opposite the first face and operably engaged with both the drive screw and the retention hub to drive synchronized rotational movement thereof with respect to the gear housing; anda carrier slidably coupled with the frame arm and operably engageable with the drive screw such that the rotational movement thereof drives corresponding linear movement of the carrier along the frame arm, the carrier defining at least one ...

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Номер записи: 78
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Stand Mixer With Bowl Lift

Номер: US20210000298A1
Автор: Ambrose Koen A, Branson, III Benjamin H, JR. Ernest B, Pryor
Принадлежит:

A stand mixer includes: a base, the base including a bowl lift framework having first lift features; a support arm attached to the base and extending upwardly therefrom; a head attached to an upper end of the support arm and extending generally horizontally therefrom above the base; and a bowl assembly comprising a bowl and a skirt mounted to the bowl, the skirt including second lift features. The first lift features interact with the second lift features such that, when the bowl assembly is rotated relative to the bowl lift framework, the bowl assembly changes elevation relative to the base between raised and lowered positions. 1. A bowl assembly for a stand mixer , comprising:a bowl;a skirt mounted to a lower end of the bowl; anda plurality of radially-outwardly projecting nubs mounted on the skirt.214. The bowl assembly defined in claim , wherein the nubs are spring-loaded and biased toward a radially-outward extended position.314. The bowl assembly defined in claim , wherein the bowl includes an upwardly-extending dimple in a lower surface thereof.414. The bowl assembly defined in claim , further comprising a single handle mounted to the bowl. The present application is directed generally to mixers, and more particularly to stand mixers.Stand mixers are popular home appliances used for multiple tasks in combining ingredients, such as mixing, creaming, blending, and the like. Stand mixers typically include a base that supports a bowl, an upright support arm that extends upwardly from the base, and a cantilevered “head” that extends horizontally from the upright support on which beaters are mounted. The beaters extend downwardly from the arm into the bowl for use.Stand mixers employ one of two basic techniques to enable the bowl to be inserted or removed from its position beneath the beaters: tilting heads or bowl lifts. Tilting heads typically locate the motor in the head and use lighter components and less powerful motors. The head tilts via a pivoting mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 79
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Electric Hand Mixer

Номер: US20210000299A1
Автор: Carlson Drew
Принадлежит:

An electric hand mixer comprises a housing having at least a bottom surface and a rear heel surface, a motor within the housing, one or more holes defined in the bottom surface for receiving a respective rotatable beater, and a power cord extending outward from the housing. A recess is defined in the housing. A first opening to the recess is defined in the bottom surface. A second opening to the recess is defined in the rear heel surface. The first and second openings are continuous with each other. The power cord extends outward from within the recess. 1. An electric hand mixer comprising:a housing having at least a bottom surface and a rear heel surface, a recess being defined in the housing, a first opening to the recess being defined in the rear heel surface, a second opening to the recess being defined in the bottom surface, the first and second openings being continuous with each other;a motor within the housing;one or more holes defined in the bottom surface for receiving a respective rotatable beater; anda power cord extending outward from the housing, the power cord extending outward from within the recess.2. The hand mixer of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an angled wall spanning from a floor of the recess to the rear heel surface; andwherein the power cord extends outward from the angled wall.3. The hand mixer of claim 2 , wherein the angled wall has an angle relative to an adjoining edge of the rear heel surface that is greater than 90 degrees; andwherein the angled wall has an angle relative to an adjoining edge of the floor of the recess that is greater than 90 degrees.4. An electric hand mixer comprising:a housing having at least a bottom surface and a rear heel surface, a recess being defined in the housing, the recess extending across a portion of the rear heel surface and across a portion of the bottom surface;a motor within the housing;one or more holes defined in the bottom surface for receiving a respective rotatable beater; anda power ...

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Номер записи: 80
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Stirring wand

Номер: US20180001283A1
Автор: Bryce K. Porter, Christopher A. Gregory, Daniel A. Altenritter, Michael P. Conti
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A stirring wand is configured for selective engagement with a mixing device. The stirring wand comprises a substantially vertical portion having an upper end and a lower end, a first tapered surface that includes a first pitch angle proximate the upper end of the substantially vertical portion and a second pitch angle proximate the lower end of the substantially vertical portion, a substantially horizontal portion having a base and a distal tip, and a second tapered surface extending from the base to the distal tip. The second tapered surface includes a third pitch angle proximate the base and a fourth pitch angle proximate the tip.

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Номер записи: 81
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Container/Lid/Blender Interlock

Номер: US20190001287A1
Автор: Fleming Mark Frederick
Принадлежит:

An interlocking method and blending apparatus is provided which includes a base, container, and lid. The apparatus comprises light emitters, light sensors, and light reflectors. Light is emitted by the light emitters from the base, through the container, and toward the lid. Light reflectors in the lid reflect the light back through the container and toward the base. The light sensors detect the reflected light and can be used to control operation of the blender and illumination of the container. Light may be in the visible spectrum, or sub-visible spectrum. The light emitters and light sensors may be at the base and/or the bottom of the container. 1. A method for interlocking a blender base , container , and lid , the method comprising the steps of:emitting light from at least one of the base and container toward the lid;reflecting the emitted light from the lid toward the base; andsensing the reflected light at at least one of the base and container.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of controlling operation of the blender based at least in part on the step of sensing the reflected light at the base.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of propagating the light around the rim of the lid.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted light is in the visible spectrum.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the emitted light is emitted through the container claim 4 , the reflected light is reflected through the container claim 4 , and the emitted light and reflected light illuminate a medium in the container This application is a continuation of U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 14/663,627, filed on Mar. 20, 2015, and entitled “Container/Lid/Blender Interlock,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/968,150 filed on Mar. 20, 2014, entitled “Container/Lid/Blender Interlock,” the entirety of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to a container/lid/blender interlock ...

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Номер записи: 82
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Intelligent blending system

Номер: US20190001288A1
Автор: Anthony Ciepiel, Chad Markovich, David Kolar, Judson Cummins, Ken Zhang, Mark Fleming
Принадлежит: Vita-Mix Management Corp

A blending system includes a blender base and a container. The blender base includes a housing that houses a motor. The container is attachable to the blender base. The blending system includes a user device that communicates with the blender base. The user device may communicate with a remote computing device. The user device generates instructions and recipes for the blender base.

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Номер записи: 83
02-01-2020 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSOR WITH ADJUSTABLE BLADE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200001490A1
Автор: BEBER KEVIN JAMES, CONTI MICHAEL P., GILLETTE THOMAS ALLEN, Goncalves Joao Paulo M., GUSHWA DAVID J., HIN YUNG LEONG, JIE QU ZHI, LOEBIG JEFFREY CARL, MACLEOD EUAN SKINNER, Oliveira Alex R., Oliveira Fernando R., Rowland Brent A., Tauzer Eric, WOLTERS JEREMY T.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a blade assembly. A rotating disk is adjustable relative to the blade assembly to vary the thickness of the food items cut by the blade assembly. 1. A food processor comprising:a base having a motor positioned therein;a bowl removably coupled to the base;a lid removably coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber, the lid having a feed tube that opens into the bowl;a cutting assembly positioned in the processing chamber and driven by the motor to cut food items advanced through the feed tube, the cutting assembly including a rotating disk and a blade having a cutting edge that is spaced an adjustable vertical distance from an upper surface of the rotating disk, the cutting edge being positionable between a plurality of user-selected cutting positions relative to the upper surface of the rotating disk to adjust the vertical distance to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses corresponding to vertical distances; andan adjustment assembly comprising (i) a gear assembly positioned in the base, wherein the gear assembly is configured to move the cutting edge between the plurality of cutting positions to adjust the vertical distance while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor, and (ii) a user-operated control device configured to operate the gear assembly to move the cutting assembly between the plurality of cutting positions to adjust the vertical distance, and the thickness of cut food items.2. The food processor of claim 1 , wherein:the user-operated control device comprises a thumbwheel.3. The food processor of claim 2 , wherein:the adjustment assembly includes a sleeve rotatively coupled to the base; andwherein movement of the thumbwheel operates the gear assembly and rotates the sleeve.4. The food processor of claim 3 , wherein:rotation of the sleeve in a first direction causes upward ...

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Номер записи: 84
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Food Processing Tool

Номер: US20150003190A1
Автор: Faram David Stephen, Jays Nick, Pendleton Oliver
Принадлежит: KENWOOD LIMITED

A tool intended as an attachment or accessory for a food processor and configured to automate the delicate operation of folding ingredients together without expelling air is described. The tool includes first and second curved blades which depend from a casing part that is rotated within a processing bowl by means of a geared arrangement that picks up rotary drive from a drive shaft coupled to a driven outlet on the base of the food processor. The blades are disposed at different distances from the axis about which the casing rotates, so that the outer blade passes closer to the wall of the bowl than does the inner blade. 11040414241424445435040203020302030. A food processing tool () comprising a casing part () intended for bodily rotation about a drive-shaft axis and housing gear means ( , ; , , , ) adapted to pick up rotary drive from a food processor drive shaft ( , ) disposed on said drive-shaft axis , the casing () supporting first and second dependent blade members ( , ) disposed at different distances from said drive-shaft axis and at different orientations there-around , wherein food-contacting surfaces of the blade members ( , ) are each formed to gently lift and turn ingredients; the blade member () further from said drive-shaft axis being configured to turn ingredients in towards the axis and the blade member () closer to said drive-shaft axis being configured to turn ingredients outwardly therefrom.24142. A tool according to claim 1 , wherein said gear means comprises first and second gear wheels ( claim 1 , ) configured as an epicyclic gearbox.3. A tool according to or claim 1 , wherein said gear means causes said tool to rotate at a speed in the range from 15 to 60 rpm.4203040. A tool according to any preceding claim wherein said blade members ( claim 1 , ) are removable from said casing part ().52030. A tool according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein said blade members ( claim 1 , ) are each formed with a compound curvature and tilt to ...

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Номер записи: 85
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Dynamic Recipe Control

Номер: US20180003687A1
Автор: Eugenio MINVIELLE
Принадлежит: Iceberg Luxembourg SARL

Nutritional substance systems and methods are disclosed enabling the tracking and communication of changes in nutritional, organoleptic, and aesthetic values of nutritional substances, and further enabling the adaptive storage and adaptive conditioning of nutritional substances.

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Номер записи: 86
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ACCESSORY WITH SENSORS FOR DETERMINING AN OPERATING STATE, PARTICULARLY MEASURING CUP OR COVER PART FOR A KITCHEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190003869A1
Автор: Hackert Georg
Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH

An accessory for a kitchen appliance, particularly in the form of a measuring cup, for being attached to a cooking vessel, as well as to a correspondingly equipped kitchen appliance, wherein a sensor arrangement is arranged in the accessory and is capable of determining operating states, which are transmitted wirelessly to the kitchen appliance. 1. An accessory in the form of a measuring cup that is configured for being attached to a cooking vessel of a kitchen appliance , wherein the measuring cup has a measuring volume with a bottom and a sensor arrangement.2. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor arrangement is arranged in the bottom.3. The accessory according to claim 1 , further comprising a transmitter for the wireless transmission of data.4. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor arrangement comprises at least one sensor capable of detecting a distance claim 1 , a temperature claim 1 , a weight or the presence of an object within the detection range of the sensor.5. The accessory according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one sensor is an imaging sensor and/or an RFID read sensor claim 4 , an infrared sensor claim 4 , a temperature sensor claim 4 , an ultrasonic sensor and/or a weight sensor.6. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the accessory features an autarkic energy supply claim 1 , e.g. in the form of an accumulator.7. A kitchen appliance comprising a cooking vessel and an accessory in the form of a measuring cup that is configured for being attached to the cooking vessel claim 1 , wherein the measuring cup has a measuring volume and a bottom and features a sensor arrangement configured for determining at least one operating state in the cooking vessel.8. The kitchen appliance according to claim 7 , wherein the sensor arrangement comprises a sensor capable of detecting a position of the accessory claim 7 , in which the accessory covers an opening of the cooking vessel.9. The kitchen appliance according to ...

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Номер записи: 87
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRIC FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE

Номер: US20170007063A1
Автор: MAIER DIETER JOHANN, Schlug Thomas
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

An electric food processor is of the type in which the user applies pressure to the food item against a rotary processing member () against during processing. A pressure indicator () is provided for displaying a signal at least representing the user-applied pressure. 1. An electric food processor comprising:an input opening for receiving a food item to be processed;a pressure applicator adapted to be received in the input opening, to enable pressure to be applied to the food item by the user during processing;a rotary processing member against which the food item is to be pressed during processing; anda motor for driving the rotary processing member,wherein the food processor further comprises a pressure indicator for displaying a signal representing the user-applied pressure.2. A food processor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pressure indicator comprises an output which indicates when the user-applied pressure is too high.3. A food processor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pressure indicator comprises a set of outputs which indicate that the user-applied pressure is too high claim 1 , or too low claim 1 , or at a suitable level.4. A food processor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pressure indicator comprises one or more lights claim 1 , or one or more sounds claim 1 , or a tactile output.5. A food processor as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a current sensing arrangement for sensing a drive current of the motor claim 1 , wherein the drive current is representative of the user-applied pressure.6. A food processor as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the current sensing arrangement comprises a current sensing resistor and voltage measurement unit.7. A food processor as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the current sensing arrangement comprises a current sensing transformer and voltage measurement unit.8. A food processor as claimed in claim 5 , further comprising a circuit for generating a pressure indication signal from the sensed current.9. A food processor as ...

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Номер записи: 88
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Agitation unit and beverage preparation apparatus

Номер: US20170007067A1
Автор: Hidekazu SHIMA, Kimiko Mieda, Masaru MISUMI, Yasuaki Sakane
Принадлежит: Sharp Corp

An agitation unit includes an agitation tank to which a liquid is supplied and an agitation member which agitates the liquid supplied to the agitation tank. The agitation tank has an area of opening in a horizontal direction decreasing in a downward direction.

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Номер записи: 89
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Blender blade assembly

Номер: US20160007801A1
Автор: Daryl Gregory Erbs, Gorm Bressner, Janice M.K. Jaferian, Kenneth Lundberg, Nicholas Patterson
Принадлежит: Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC

A blender assembly includes a blender blade assembly. The blender blade assembly includes a rotor that is connected to a shaft. The shaft is rotatable. The blender blade assembly also includes a blade connected to said rotor, and a stator that covers said rotor. The stator that is stationary

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Номер записи: 90
14-01-2016 дата публикации

BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH SAFETY GUARD

Номер: US20160007802A1
Автор: Bascom James P., Boozer Richard D.
Принадлежит:

A blade assembly is provided that includes a base portion that is removably coupleable to a blender base and an aperture extending through the base portion. The blade assembly further includes a drive shaft rotatably coupled to the base portion, the drive shaft extending through the aperture and rotatable about a rotational axis. The blade assembly further includes one or more blades fixedly coupled to the drive shaft and a coupling member for removably coupling a container to the blade assembly. The blade assembly further includes a guard member extending from the base portion such that the guard member circumscribes the one or more blades about the rotational axis. Further, the guard member circumscribes a portion of the container about the rotational axis when the container is removably coupled to the coupling member. 1. A blade assembly for a blending apparatus comprising a blender base and a container for receiving food for blending , the blade assembly comprising:a base portion that is removably coupleable to the blender base;an aperture extending through the base portion;a drive shaft rotatably coupled to the base portion, the drive shaft extending through the aperture and rotatable about a rotational axis;one or more blades fixedly coupled to the drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft rotates the one or more blades;a coupling member for removably coupling the container to the blade assembly; anda guard member extending from the base portion such that the guard member circumscribes the one or more blades about the rotational axis, wherein the guard member circumscribes a portion of the container about the rotational axis when the container is removably coupled to the coupling member.2. The blade assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the guard member extends axially from the base portion past a blade plane of the one or more blades by a distance.3. The blade assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the guard member comprises a circular opening ...

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Номер записи: 91
14-01-2021 дата публикации

A milk frothing device

Номер: US20210007319A1
Автор: BAEZ Giovanni, Hellmers Duncan Bruce, OLIVERIA Norman, White Gerard
Принадлежит:

There is disclosed herein a frothing assembly () to froth milk in a container (). The assembly () includes: a body (); a motor () fixed to the body and having an output shaft () that is rotatably driven about a longitudinal axis () of the shaft (); a frothing device () rotatably driven by the shaft () and to be submerged in the milk in the container (); and a perforated member () at least partly surrounding the frothing device () and spaced from the frothing device () by a clearance (), wherein rotation of the frothing device () causes movement of milk in the clearance () and movement of milk through the perforated member () to be circulated back through the container () and the clearance () to cause frothing of the milk. 1. A frothing assembly to froth milk in a container , the assembly including:a body;a motor fixed to the body and having an output shaft that is rotatably driven about a longitudinal axis of the shaft;a frothing device rotatably driven by the shaft and to be submerged in the milk in the container; anda perforated member at least partly surrounding the frothing device and spaced from the frothing device by a clearance,wherein rotation of the frothing device causes movement of milk in the clearance and movement of milk through the perforated member to be circulated back through the container and the clearance to cause frothing of the milk.2. The frothing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frothing device includes a plurality of blades that are spaced angularly about said axis claim 1 , and that have a direction of extension away from said axis that includes a radial component.3. The frothing assembly of claim 2 , wherein the direction of extension also includes an angular component.4. The frothing assembly of or claim 2 , wherein each of the blades is generally flat.5. The frothing assembly of any one of to claim 2 , wherein the perforated member has an end portion providing a plurality of passages through which the milk may pass.6. The frothing ...

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Номер записи: 92
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTROLLED POSITIONING IN FOOD PROCESSOR

Номер: US20210007554A1
Автор: Byun Da Mi, Dercar Heinz, Guyon Bertrand, Hoffmann Christian, Restelli Marco, Tuider Wolfgang, Zavarsky Philipp
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A machine () for processing a liquid food substance includes: a jug () having a container () and delimiting a food cavity (′) for containing the liquid food substance; and a base () that has one or more walls () forming a seat (′) for removably receiving the container (). The base () and the jug () comprise or delimit, respectively, an off-centred projecting member () and a corresponding off-centred seat () for the projecting member () or vice versa. The off-centred seat () is configured to receive the projecting member () when the container () is received by the base seat (′) such that the container () is in place for processing the liquid food substance. The off-centred projecting member () is configured to maintain the container () off its place for processing the liquid food substance in the cavity (′) when the projecting member () is off-set relative to the off-centred seat (). 1. A machine for processing a liquid food substance , comprising:a jug having a container that delimits a food cavity for containing the liquid food substance, such as a container having a removable lid for covering the cavity;a base that has one or more walls forming a seat for removably receiving the container; andthe base and the jug comprise, respectively, an off-centred, projecting member, and a corresponding off-centred, seat for the projecting member or vice versa, the off-centred seat being configured to receive the projecting member when the container is received by the base seat such that the container is in place for processing the liquid food substance in the food cavity, the off-centred projecting member being configured to maintain the container off its place for processing the liquid food substance in the cavity when the projecting member is off-set, relative to the off-centred seat.2. The machine of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the off-centred projecting member is received in the off-centred seat claim 1 , the off-centred seat and the off-centred projecting member ...

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Номер записи: 93
14-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC PREPARATION OF A FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF OFFERING AND/OR SELLING SUCH A FOOD PRODUCT

Номер: US20210007556A1
Автор: DELBAERE Pieter
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a device for the automatic preparation of a food product, comprising a mixture receptacle (), in which solid ingredients are mixed, and a drive device (--) to automatically tilt the mixture receptacle () in order to pour out the mixed ingredients into a refreshment receptacle () and to make them available to a user therein. The invention also relates to a method of offering a refreshment to a consumer which has been prepared in situ at a sales point and which comprises mixed solid ingredients, wherein the consumer himself introduces ingredients in solid form into a device according to the present invention, and allows the refreshment to be automatically prepared in the device. 1. Device for the automatic preparation of a food product , which preparation comprises the mixing of solid ingredients , comprising a mixture receptacle , a mixing device to mix the ingredients in the mixture receptacle and a drive device to tilt the mixture receptacle , wherein the device is configured to make the prepared food product available to a user in a refreshment receptacle , and in that the drive device is configured to tilt the mixture receptacle automatically from an upright position into a first pouring position after the ingredients have been mixed , in order to allow the mixed ingredients to drop from the mixture receptacle into the refreshment receptacle.2. Device for the automatic preparation of a food product according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture receptacle is rotatable about a rotary shaft which is movable along a first guide track by the drive device claim 1 , in that the mixture receptacle comprises a guide element which is configured to be moved along a second guide track claim 1 , wherein a movement of the rotary shaft according to the first movement path causes a movement of the guide element along the second movement path and moves the mixture receptacle from the upright position into the first pouring position.344. Device for ...

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Номер записи: 94
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LOCKING BLADE BASE

Номер: US20210007557A1
Автор: Hardin George, LePori Jeff, Tyree Kristi
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A blender is provided that uses a latch handle to lock the blade base onto the jar member without the use of threads. When the latch is locked onto the jar member, the latch itself is engaged to a tab member protruding from the jar member in order to prevent the latch from opening on accident. 1. A locking blade base for engaging and locking a jar member and the blade base to one another , the locking blade base comprising:a latching member that includes a hook member, wherein in a first position the hook member engages a locking tab member of the jar member to lock the blade base to the jar member, andwherein in a second position the hook member does not engage the locking tab member of the jar member, and the jar member and the blade base are not lockingly engaged to one another.2. The blade base of claim 1 , wherein an alignment tab member is provided on the jar member above the locking tab member substantially in alignment with the locking tab member.3. The blade base of claim 1 , wherein the blade base includes a channel member that extends upwardly along a length of the blade base and through which the locking tab member may fit.4. The blade base of claim 1 , wherein the blade base includes a lock and release button that is depressable to release the hook member from the locking tab member.5. The blade base of claim 4 , wherein the lock and release button includes a ledge member at a rear portion thereof.6. The blade base of claim 5 , wherein the latching member includes a barbed locking member that engages the ledge member in the first position.7. The blade base of claim 1 , wherein blade base includes a blade set.8. The blade base of claim 1 , wherein the blade base includes a seal member that provides a seal between the blade base and the jar member.9. The blade base of claim 4 , wherein lock and release button is spring-loaded.10. The blade base of claim 1 , wherein the latching member includes a second hook member claim 1 , and the jar member includes a ...

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Номер записи: 95
11-01-2018 дата публикации

PUCK ASSEMBLY FOR A BLENDER CONTAINER

Номер: US20180008097A1
Автор: Mehlman Fred
Принадлежит:

A blender container and puck assembly is generally described. The puck assembly may include a retainer nut that affix a blade assembly to the blender container. The puck assembly is not directly fastened to the container. The puck assembly may include an identification tag that interacts with a transponder. 1. A blender apparatus comprising:a container;a blade assembly operatively positioned in the container; anda puck assembly comprising a retainer nut, wherein the retainer nut is not directly attached to the container.2. The blender apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blade assembly is positioned into and through the puck assembly.3. The blender apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blade assembly includes a bearing housing claim 1 , the bearing housing free of contact with the container.4. The blender apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the bearing housing contacts the retainer nut.5. The blender apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the retainer nut includes an elastomeric material dampening the blade assembly.6. The blender apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a cavity with a first engaging member and the retainer nut comprises a second engaging member whereby the first and second engaging members nestingly engage each other.7. The blender apparatus of claim 6 , wherein nesting engaging of the first and second engaging members operatively align the retainer nut with the container.8. The blender apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first engaging member comprises a protrusion and the second engaging member comprises a groove.9. A blender apparatus comprising:a blender base comprising a motor;a container operatively engageable with the blender base; anda blade assembly isolated from the container, the blade assembly in operatively coupled with the motor.10. The blender apparatus of further comprising a puck assembly claim 9 , wherein the blade assembly is inserted through the puck assembly and the puck assembly is not directly attached to the container.11. The ...

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Номер записи: 96
11-01-2018 дата публикации

MIXING TOOL LOCK FOR A KITCHEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180008098A1
Автор: KNEZ SIMON, KOSCAK ALES, UPLAZNIK MARKO
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A mixing tool lock fixes a mixing tool in a container of a kitchen appliance, such as a stand mixer for kneading, mixing or grinding ingredients. The locking device includes a tool holder in which the mixing tool is rotatably mounted, and a fixing device for the tool holder. The tool holder also has a releasing device for releasing the mixing tool from the container. The locking device can be attached to the lower outside of a container having a bottom opening on the lower outside. The size of the opening corresponds at least to the diameter of the casing of the mixing tool so that the tool-side components of the mixing tool can be passed completely through the bottom opening from the outside. A kitchen appliance includes a drive, a housing that accommodates the drive, at least one mixing tool, and a container having the locking device. 115-. (canceled)16. A locking device for fixing a mixing tool in a container of a kitchen appliance , the locking device comprising:a tool holder for rotatably mounting the mixing tool in said tool holder;said tool holder including a fixing device for connecting said tool holder to the container; andsaid tool holder including a releasing device for releasing said tool holder from the container.17. The locking device according to claim 16 , wherein said releasing device is a mechanical component receiving an axial force and forwarding said axial force to said tool holder.18. The locking device according to claim 17 , wherein said tool holder has an interior with a peripheral region claim 17 , and said releasing device is a grip configured to be stored in said peripheral region and connected to said tool holder.19. The locking device according to claim 18 , wherein said grip is rotatably connected to said tool holder and is configured to be folded out of said tool holder.20. The locking device according to claim 16 , wherein said fixing device cooperates mechanically with a component fixedly receiving said tool holder.21. The locking ...

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Номер записи: 97
08-01-2015 дата публикации

HAND BLENDER WITH A BUILT-IN 2-SPEED GEARBOX

Номер: US20150009776A1
Автор: CHEUNG Shu Sang, Luo Hailiang, Pang To Yin
Принадлежит: Huiyang Allan Plastic & Electric Industries Co., Limited

The invention discloses a hand blender with a built-in 2-speed gearbox with its output shaft rotating clockwise whenever the motor rotates clockwise or anticlockwise, by means of a differential transmission assembly and a one-way bearing, two different output speeds are realized. Thus, different food can be processed with different stirring speeds, and single type of food can be processed with different stirring speed in different mixing stage of a stirring process. 1. A hand blender with a built-in 2-speed gearbox , comprising:a housing;a stirring tool;{'b': '2', 'a motor () secured in the housing;'}{'b': '3', 'an input shaft () connected to the motor and configured to rotate synchronously with the motor;'}{'b': '4', 'an output shaft () meshing with the stirring tool and configured for outputting power to the stirring tool;'}a gearbox meshing with the input shaft and the output shaft and configured for driving the output shaft to rotate in a first direction with a first speed when the motor rotate in the first direction and for driving the output shaft to rotate in the first direction with a second speed when the motor rotates in a reverse direction.2. The hand blender of claim 1 , wherein the input shaft and output shaft are coaxially arranged claim 1 , the gearbox comprises a constant transmission assembly claim 1 , the constant transmission assembly is a one-way bearing I claim 1 , the inner ring and the outer ring of the one-way bearing I are respectively engaged with the input shaft and the output shaft and are rotated coaxially therewith; The rollers of the one-way bearing I slip or free-wheel when the inner ring rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.341. The hand blender of claim 2 , wherein the upper end of the output shaft defines a counter bore () claim 2 , the outer ring of the one-way bearing I is fixed in the counter bore.4. The hand blender of claim 2 , wherein the gearbox comprises a differential transmission assembly engaged ...

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Номер записи: 98
10-01-2019 дата публикации

FOOD PROCESSING MACHINE ADAPTIVE TO FOOD LOAD

Номер: US20190008325A1
Автор: Huerta-Ochoa Ruben T., JONES Thomas P.
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A food processing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including an output shaft driven in a planetary manner. At least a first food processing tool and a second food processing tool can be changed in and out of the machine to be driven by the output shaft. A controller and associated tool detection system is configured to identify whether the first food processing tool or the second food processing tool is mounted on the machine and to select a stored load profile that is linked to the identified food processing tool. 1. A food processing machine , comprising:a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including an output shaft driven in a planetary manner;wherein at least a first food processing tool and a second food processing tool can be changed in and out of the machine to be driven by the output shaft; anda controller and associated tool detection system configured to identify whether the first food processing tool or the second food processing tool is mounted on the machine and to select a stored load profile that is linked to the identified food processing tool.2. The food processing machine of wherein each food processing tool includes an identifier thereon and the machine includes at least one sensor for detecting the identifier.3. The food processing machine of wherein each identifier comprises an identification code and the sensor is a code reader.4. The food processing machine of wherein each identification code is one of an RF identification code claim 3 , a magnetic identification code or an optical identification code and the code reader is one of an RF code reader claim 3 , a magnetic code reader or an optical code reader.5. The food processing machine of wherein the controller is configured to monitor at least one actual load condition during machine operation with the identified food processing tool and to compare the actual load condition with the stored load profile.6. The food processing ...

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Номер записи: 99
10-01-2019 дата публикации

FOOD MACHINE WITH FOOD PROCESSOR TOOLS AND AUTOMATED SHARPENING ALERT AND TRACKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190008326A1
Автор: Huerta-Ochoa Ruben T.
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A food processing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including an output shaft driven in a planetary manner. A food processing assembly is mounted below the head and includes a drive assembly for converting planetary motion of the output shaft to a rotational motion of a food processing tool drive shaft about a stationary shaft axis. The food processing assembly includes a food processing tool that can be removed. 1. A food processing machine , comprising:a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including an output shaft driven in a planetary manner;a food processing assembly mounted below the head and including a drive assembly for converting planetary motion of the output shaft to a rotational motion of a food processing tool drive shaft about a stationary shaft axis, wherein the food processing assembly includes a food processing tool that can be removed.2. The food processing machine of claim 1 , multiple food processing tools are each removably attachable to the food processing assembly claim 1 , and a controller is configured to track use of different food processing tools on an individual basis and to determine when each food processing tool component section requires sharpening or honing.3. The food processing machine of wherein each food processing tool includes an identifier thereon and the machine includes at least one sensor for detecting the identifier.4. The food processing machine of wherein each identifier comprises an identification code and the sensor is a code reader.5. The food processing machine of wherein each identification code is one of an RF identification code claim 4 , a magnetic identification code or an optical identification code and the code reader is one of an RF code reader claim 4 , a magnetic code reader or an optical code reader.6. The food processing machine of wherein the controller is configured to determine when each food processing tool requires sharpening or honing.7. ...

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Номер записи: 100