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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: 1
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: 2
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: 3
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: 4
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: 5
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: 6
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: 7
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: 8
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: 9
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: 10
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: 11
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: 12
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: 13
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: 14
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: 15
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: 16
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: 17
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: 18
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: 19
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: 20
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: 21
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: 22
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: 23
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: 24
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: 25
26-09-2013 дата публикации

VIBRATION PATTERN FOR VIBRATION STIMULATION

Номер: US20130253388A1
Автор: HOLM William, JUTO Fredrik, JUTO Jan-Erik
Принадлежит: CHORDATE MEDICAL AG

A method of treatment by vibration stimulation is provided. The method includes providing an expandable stimulation member adapted to impart vibrations to body tissue of a human subject; introducing the stimulation member into a body cavity of the human subject; expanding the stimulation member to a volume such that the stimulation member abuts against body tissue within the body cavity; bringing the stimulation member to vibrate such that vibrations are imparted to the body tissue in the body cavity of the human subject according to a vibration pattern, wherein the vibration pattern includes a main periodic element of a first frequency and an excitation stimulus of a second frequency higher than the first frequency. 1. A method of treatment of a human subject , comprising the steps of:introducing an expandable stimulation member into a body cavity of a human subject, said expandable stimulation member being adapted to impart vibrations to body tissue of the human subject;expanding the stimulation member to a volume such that the stimulation member abuts against body tissue within the body cavity; andbringing the stimulation member to vibrate such that vibrations are imparted to the body tissue in the body cavity of the human subject according to a vibration pattern,wherein the vibration pattern comprises a main periodic element of a first frequency and an excitation stimulus of a second frequency higher than the first frequency.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first frequency is within a range of 10-100 Hz.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second frequency is at least 1.5 times as high as the first frequency.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration pattern has a continuous waveform.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the main periodic element is provided by a main stimulus of the first frequency claim 1 , wherein the main stimulus is at least partly superposed with the excitation stimulus.6. The method ...

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Номер записи: 26
26-09-2013 дата публикации

ELECTROACTIVE VIBRATION METHOD

Номер: US20130253389A1
Автор: HOLM William, JUTO Fredrik, JUTO Jan-Erik
Принадлежит:

A method for treatment by vibration stimulation of body tissue in a body cavity of a human subject includes providing a stimulation member comprising a dielectric polymer; introducing the stimulation member into a body cavity; expanding the stimulation member to a state such that it abuts the body tissue within the body cavity, and applying a time varying potential to said dielectric polymer to impart vibrations to body tissue in the body cavity. 1. A method for treatment by vibration stimulation of body tissue in a body cavity of a human subject , comprising the steps of:introducing a stimulation member into the body cavity, said stimulation member comprising a dielectric polymer;expanding the stimulation member to a state such that the stimulation member abuts the body tissue within the body cavity; andapplying a time varying potential to said dielectric polymer to impart vibrations to body tissue in the body cavity.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the time varying potential has a frequency content comprising one or more frequency component(s) within the range of 10-500 Hz.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the stimulation member is expanded to a state such that the stimulation member abuts the tissue at a first pressure.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the step of expanding further comprises:measuring a capacitance of the dielectric polymer during expansion of the stimulation member;converting said capacitance to a measured pressure representative of the contact pressure between the stimulation member and the body tissue; andterminating the expansion when the measured pressure has reached the first pressure.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the first pressure is within the range of 20-120 mbar.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the first pressure is within the range of 20-120 mbar.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of expanding further comprises supplying a fluid to the stimulation member.8 ...

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Номер записи: 27
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: 28
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: 29
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: 30
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: 31
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: 32
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: 33
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: 34
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: 35
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: 36
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: 37
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: 38
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: 39
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: 40
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: 41
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: 42
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: 43
23-01-2014 дата публикации

COMPRESSION GARMENT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140024985A1
Автор: Deshpande Manish, Kanter Ross
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A compression garment assembly comprises a compression garment adapted for placement on a body part in a self-retaining configuration and for removal from the body part. The compression garment has at least one inflatable bladder for applying compression to the body part. A portable controller unit is adapted for fluid connection to the inflatable bladder and is configured for cyclically inflating the bladder. The compression garment and portable controller unit are configured so that the portable controller unit must be disconnected from the compression garment before the compression garment can be removed from the body part. Loss of the portable controller unit by, for example, accidental disposal with the compression garment is thus prevented. 1. A compression garment assembly comprising:a compression garment placeable on a body part in a self-retaining configuration and removable from the body part, the compression garment having at least one inflatable bladder for applying compression to the body part; anda portable controller unit releasably mountable to the compression garment, the portable controller fluidly connectible to the inflatable bladder, and the portable controller unit configured for cyclical inflation of the bladder;wherein the portable controller unit must be dismounted from the compression garment before the compression garment can be readily removed from the body part.2. The compression garment assembly of claim 1 , wherein the releasable mounting between the portable controller and the compression garment is separate from the fluid connection between the portable controller and the inflatable bladder.3. The compression garment assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fluid connection between the portable controller and the compression garment remains uninterrupted upon dismounting the portable controller unit from the compression garment.4. The compression garment assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a fluid connector assembly including a first ...

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Номер записи: 44
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: 45
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: 46
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: 47
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: 48
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: 49
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: 50
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: 51
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: 52
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: 53
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: 54
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: 55
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: 56
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Drink Mixing Device

Номер: US20180000289A1
Автор: Almaraz, II Victor Anthony, Villareal Alex
Принадлежит:

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: 57
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: 58
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Stand Mixer With Bowl Lift

Номер: US20210000298A1
Автор: Ambrose Koen A, Branson, III Benjamin H, JR. Ernest B, Pryor
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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: 59
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Electric Hand Mixer

Номер: US20210000299A1
Автор: Carlson Drew
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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: 60
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: 61
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: 62
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: 63
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: 64
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: 65
14-01-2016 дата публикации

BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH SAFETY GUARD

Номер: US20160007802A1
Автор: Bascom James P., Boozer Richard D.
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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: 66
14-01-2016 дата публикации

NON-INVASIVE DEVICES FOR LOWERING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Номер: US20160008172A1
Автор: Atkinson Robert E., Kahook Malik Y., Sussman Glenn R.
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Devices, systems and methods are taught herein for non-invasively lowering intra-ocular pressure (IOP). In examples, the device applies non-invasive, focal, mechanical oscillation to the limbal region of the eye at a low amplitude and frequency, targeting the trabecular meshwork to restore outflow function and lower IOP. 1. A method of treating an eye , the method comprising:applying focal sonic oscillation to a plurality of locations on an ocular surface of the eye using a device having a treatment head, wherein each of the plurality of locations is on a limbal region of the eye, the limbal region being spaced apart from a cornea of the eye, and wherein the focal sonic oscillation applied to each of the plurality of locations includes an oscillation frequency and a duration.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of locations is disposed in a circular pattern about the cornea.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of locations includes at least a first location and a second location claim 1 , and wherein a duration of the focal sonic oscillation applied to the first location is at least partially concurrent with a duration of the focal sonic oscillation applied to the second location.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of locations includes at least a first location and a second location claim 2 , and wherein the first location is positioned 180 degrees from the second location.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the focal oscillation is applied by one or more pins in the treatment head.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the one or more pins are driven by one of a motor and a magnetic solenoid.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the one or more pins are driven hydraulically or pneumatically.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the focal oscillation is applied by a pulsating fluid ejected out of the treatment head.9. The method of claim 5 , wherein each of the one or more pins is configured to oscillate between a first position and a ...

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2021 дата публикации

A milk frothing device

Номер: US20210007319A1
Автор: BAEZ Giovanni, Hellmers Duncan Bruce, OLIVERIA Norman, White Gerard
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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: 68
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: 69
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
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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: 70
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: 71
11-01-2018 дата публикации

PUCK ASSEMBLY FOR A BLENDER CONTAINER

Номер: US20180008097A1
Автор: Mehlman Fred
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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: 72
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: 73
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: 74
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: 75
09-01-2020 дата публикации

OVERFLOW PREVENTION RING AND FOOD PROCESSOR

Номер: US20200008625A1
Автор: Liu Rong, TANG YAN, XU Jianfei
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Disclosed are an overflow prevention ring and a food processor. The overflow prevention ring includes an annular body, a detecting potion connected to an inner edge of the annular body and extending along one side of the annular body, and a lead connecting structure connected to an outer edge of the annular body. The annular body, the detecting portion, and the lead connecting structure are in electrically conduction with one another. 1. An overflow prevention ring , comprising:an annular body;a detecting portion connected to an inner edge of the annular body and extending along one side of the annular body; anda lead connecting structure connected to an outer edge of the annular body; whereinthe annular body the detecting portion, and the lead connecting structure being in electrically conduction with each other.2. The overflow prevention ring of claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the annular body is at least 50 mm claim 1 , and at most 80 mm.3. The overflow prevention ring of claim 1 , wherein an inner diameter of the annular body is at least 55 mm claim 1 , and at most 65 mm.4. The overflow prevention ring of claim 1 , wherein a horizontal projection area of the annular body is at least 1300 mm claim 1 , and at most 2000 mm.5. (canceled)6. The overflow prevention ring of claim 1 , wherein an angle formed between a side wall of the detecting portion and the annular body is at least 60 degrees claim 1 , and at most 120 degrees.7. The overflow prevention ring of wherein a height of the detecting portion is at least 1 mm claim 1 , and at most 25 mm.8. The overflow prevention ring of claim 7 , wherein the detecting portion is a barrel fixedly connected to the inner edge of the annular body.9. The overflow prevention ring of claim 1 , wherein the lead connecting structure comprises a protruding rib connected to the outer edge of the annular body an end of the protruding rib away from the annular body defining a threading hole.10. (canceled)11. A food processor ...

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Номер записи: 76
09-01-2020 дата публикации

INTERLOCKING BLENDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200008626A1
Автор: Kolar David J., Miller Eric, TAREEN Saifur T.
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A blender system that includes a base that is selectively and operatively engaged with a container is shown and described herein. The base may include a near field communications chip that may communicate with a near field communications chip of a container. The base also includes a motor that is selectively and operatively engaged with a blade disposed within the container. 1. A blender system comprising:a base including a motor and a first near field communication component;a second near field communications component in communication with the first near field communication component; anda sensor in communication with the second near field communication component,wherein the sensor transmits data to the second near field communication component and the second near field communication component transmits the data or instructions to the first near field communication component to adjust or modify operation of the motor in the base.2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor in the base comprises turning off the motor.3. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor in the base comprises transitioning from a first state of operation of the motor to a second stage of operation of the motor.4. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor comprises reducing a speed of the motor.5. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a temperature sensor.6. The blender system of claim 5 , wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor comprises adjusting a speed of the motor to keep a temperature measured by the temperature sensor within a specified temperature range.7. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a container comprising or containing the second near field communication.8. A blender system comprising:a base including a motor and a first near field communication component;a second near field communications ...

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Номер записи: 77
09-01-2020 дата публикации

PREPARATION VESSEL WITH A COOLING DEVICE

Номер: US20200009520A1
Автор: KELLENBERGER Michel, STAHL Stefan
Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH

A preparation vessel, in particular for a food processor, has a vessel wall and a preparation area surrounded by the vessel wall. The vessel wall has a cooling device that contacts the vessel wall in a heat-conducting manner for cooling a preparation item present in the preparation area. The vessel wall in at least a partial area has a double-walled design, with an inner wall bordering the preparation area and an outer wall that is formed separately from the inner wall and spaced apart from the inner wall by a gap, wherein the gap has the cooling device and a phase change material located between the cooling device and the outer wall as viewed in a direction from the preparation area to the outer wall. 1. A preparation vessel comprising a vessel wall , a preparation area surrounded by the vessel wall , and a cooling device allocated to the vessel wall , the cooling device contacting the vessel wall in a heat-conducting manner for cooling a preparation item present in the preparation area , wherein the vessel wall in at least a partial area has a double-walled design , with an inner wall bordering the preparation area and an outer wall that is formed separately from the inner wall and spaced apart from the inner wall by a gap , wherein the cooling device is disposed in the gap , and further comprising a phase change material in the gap , the phase change material being located between the cooling device and the outer wall as viewed in a direction from the preparation area to the outer wall.2. The preparation vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the phase change material is spaced apart from the inner wall by interspersing the cooling device.3. The preparation vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling device is a Peltier element.4. The preparation vessel according to claim 3 , wherein a heat sink is arranged on a side of the Peltier element facing away from the inner wall.5. The preparation vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the phase change material has a ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-01-2019 дата публикации

FOOD MACHINE WITH VARIABLE RATIO MECHANISM AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190011019A1
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 a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool. A drive system for effecting rotation of the rotatable output member includes a primary drive motor connected through a variable ratio transmission assembly to drive the output member, and a modulator motor linked to operate the variable ratio transmission assembly. 1. A food processing machine , comprising:a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool;a drive system for effecting rotation of the rotatable output member, the drive system including a primary drive motor connected through a variable ratio transmission assembly to drive the output member and a modulator motor linked to operate the variable ratio transmission assembly.2. The food processing machine of wherein:the primary drive motor includes an output shaft,the variable ratio transmission assembly includes an input shaft coupled to the output shaft, the input shaft includes an eccentric cam within the variable ratio transmission assembly, where the eccentric cam is engaged to move an internal orbiting gear of the variable ratio transmission assembly, wherein the orbiting gear orbits relative to a control gear of the variable ratio transmission assembly, and the modulator motor is linked to effect rotation of the control gear.3. The food processing machine of wherein a plane of the orbiting gear and a plane of the control gear are parallel to each other.4. The food processing machine of wherein a face of the control gear includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced bushings that interact with a peripheral gear profile of the orbiting gear as the orbiting gear orbits within a perimeter defined by the circumferentially spaced bushings.5. The food processing machine of wherein the control gear is a worm wheel and the modulator motor drives the worm wheel through an associated ...

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Номер записи: 79
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Household Electrical Appliance Control Panel and Method of Manufacturing Such a Control Panel

Номер: US20160012987A1
Автор: Deshayes Jean-Louis, Gerard Emmanuel, Retour Stéphane
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Household electrical appliance control panel () comprising a membrane () with blisters () defining the keys of the control panel () and a backing piece () to which the membrane () is attached, the backing piece () having openings () opposite said blisters (), wherein the membrane () and the backing piece () are respectively made of a first and a second chemically non-metallizable material and wherein the backing piece () comprises at least one part that is not covered by the membrane () and onto which a decorative piece () of chemically metallizable material is overmoulded, the decorative piece () having an external surface which is chemically metallized. 1. A household electrical appliance control panel comprising a membrane supported by a backing piece , the membrane comprising blisters defining keys of the control panel , the backing piece comprising openings opposite said blisters designed for receiving a switch , wherein the membrane and the backing piece are respectively made of a first and a second chemically non-metallizable material and wherein the backing piece comprises at least one part not covered by the membrane , onto which a decorative piece made of chemically metallizable material is overmolded , the decorative piece comprising an external surface which is wet metallized by jointly immersing the backing piece , the membrane , and the decorative piece in a bath containing the metal to be deposited on the decorative piece.2. The control panel as in claim 1 , wherein the membrane is polyester.3. The control panel as in claim 1 , wherein the backing piece is made from one of a polycarbonate or of a material belonging to the family of copolyesters.4. The control panel as in claim 1 , wherein the decorative piece is made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).5. The control panel as in claim 1 , wherein the decorative piece is chrome plated.6. The control panel as in claim 1 , wherein the backing piece is overmolded onto the membrane.7. The control ...

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Номер записи: 80
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Blender motor housing

Номер: US20160013700A1
Автор: Matthew A. Carroll, Mohammad Khandan-Barani, Ronald Flanary
Принадлежит: Moog Inc

A magnetic drive assembly includes a housing having a cylindrical end bell portion and a cylindrical hub portion adjacent the end bell portion, wherein the radius of the hub portion is greater than the radius of the end bell portion. One or more mounting tabs extend radially outward from the hub portion. The housing has heat transfer fins associated with the mounting tabs for dissipating heat and structurally supporting the mounting tabs in the manner of a gusset. The heat transfer fins may be arranged on opposite sides of each mounting tab to provide support for the mounting tab in opposite axial directions of the housing. To relieve internal pressure, the housing may have at least one pressure equalization vent allowing passage of gas but not passage of liquid into and out of the housing.

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Номер записи: 81
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Baby food maker

Номер: US20180014683A1
Автор: Dov Z. Glucksman
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and apparatus for steaming and blending food products, also usable for sterilizing baby bottles as needed. The apparatus includes a base including a removable steam chamber and a motor driven drive shaft. A container assembly including a blade assembly can be mounted to the base for steaming the food and for blending the food. The apparatus may further include a steam diverter plate for sterilizing articles such as baby bottles.

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Номер записи: 82
18-01-2018 дата публикации

BLENDING JAR WITH SCRAPER APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180014693A1
Автор: Dickson, Galbraith Richard C., JR. Thomas D., Kingdon Sterling O., McLane Mark W., Robins Kory B., Throckmorton David J.
Принадлежит: BlendTec, Inc.

A blending apparatus includes a blending jar and a lid. The blending jar has an internal surface defining an internal volume, and a mixing blade positioned within the internal volume. The lid is releasably mounted to the blending jar and includes at least one scraper extending into the internal volume. The at least one scraper is adjacent to the internal surface of the blending jar and is arranged and configured to disrupt rotational flow of food particles within the internal volume and/or scrape food particles from an inner surface of the blending jar. 129-. (canceled)30. A blending apparatus , comprising:a blending jar having an internal surface defining an internal volume, the internal surface having a sidewall;a mixing blade positioned within the internal volume of the blending jar,a lid releasably mounted to the blending jar, the lid having a peripheral portion and a scraper portion, the scraper portion having a first end attached to the peripheral portion, the scraper portion having a second end extending into the internal volume parallel to the sidewall of the internal surface, the scraper portion being arranged and configured to disrupt food particles adjacent to the sidewall of the internal surface.31. The blending apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the scraper portion extends from the peripheral portion at a circumferential extension angle relative to a central axis of the lid.32. The blending apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the scraper portion extends helically into the internal volume.33. The blending apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the scraper portion is positioned entirely above the mixing blade.34. The blending apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the lid includes a handle portion claim 30 , wherein the lid comprises a pass-through bore passing from an exterior of the lid to the internal volume of the blending jar through the handle portion.35. The blending apparatus of claim 30 , further comprising a second scraper portion extending from the lid into the ...

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Номер записи: 83
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE KITCHEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180014694A1
Автор: LANG Torsten, WEBER Klaus-Martin
Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. lnterholding GmbH

The invention relates to an electrically operatable kitchen device for preparing food by means of one or more effective devices. An effective device can be activated and/or adjusted by a rotary knob and/or push button, and the kitchen device can be deactivated in terms of one or simultaneously more or all of the activated effective devices. The aim of the invention is to provide an electrically operatable kitchen device with an advantageously deactivatable effective device. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the deactivation of the effective device can be triggered depending on the speed at which the rotary knob is moved in the direction of the rotational axis of the rotary knob, in the rotational direction, or in the opposite rotational direction. 1. An electrically operable kitchen appliance for preparing foodstuffs by means of one or more processing devices , whereina processing device can be activated and/or adjusted by a rotary knob and/or push-button, and the kitchen appliance can be shut down with respect to one, or simultaneously a plurality or all, of the activated processing devices,whereinthe shut-down of the processing device can be triggered as a function of a speed with which the rotary knob is moved in the direction of its axis of rotation, or in the rotational direction, or in the opposite rotational direction.246. An electrical kitchen appliance for processing foodstuffs by means of processing functions that can be adjusted by a user , with an adjustment device ( , ) for purposes of adjusting at least one of the processing functions by the user , wherein{'b': '6', 'the adjustment device has a touch screen (),'}wherein{'b': 4', '6, 'the adjustment device (,. ) is designed and equipped such that, in addition to the adjustment of the processing function by the user, it also provides an activation of an emergency stop function by the user, wherein'}{'b': 6', '11', '12, 'the emergency stop function can be activated by means of a ...

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Номер записи: 84
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Method and Device for Making Nut Butter and Nut Milk

Номер: US20180014695A1
Автор: Fedewa Nile Robert, Gross Charles Brian, Hayashi Momo Anna, Livingston Peter Schuyler, Lutz Brian Sullivan, Rich Leah Nicole
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A device for producing nut butter and/or nut milk from nuts. The device may comprise a base having a motor, an outer container positioned above the base, a mixing container positioned within the outer container, and a cutting device positioned within the mixing container and configured to be driven by the motor during operation. The mixing container has inner sidewalls and at least one screen, the inner sidewalls being substantially vertical and the at least one screen having a plurality of holes particularly sized to allow emulsified nut milk to freely pass therethrough. The cutting device may comprise a central hub and at least two blades, the at least two blades vertically offset and each having a blade tip, each blade tip positioned a certain radial distance from the inner sidewalls of the mixing container. A method for producing nut butter and/or nut milk is further described. 1. A device for producing nut butter and/or nut milk from nuts , comprising:a base having a motor configured to drive a shaft;an outer container positioned above the base;a mixing container positioned within the outer container, the mixing container comprising inner sidewalls and at least one screen, the inner sidewalls being substantially vertical, the at least one screen having a plurality of holes sized just large enough to allow nut milk to freely pass through; anda cutting device positioned within the mixing container and mounted on the shaft, the cutting device configured to be driven by the motor during operation, the cutting device comprising a central hub and at least two blades, the at least two blades vertically offset and each having a blade tip, each blade tip positioned a radial distance from the inner sidewalls of the mixing container.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the radial distance between the inner sidewalls and each blade tip is between approximately 2.29 and 2.79 mm (0.09 and 0.11 inches).3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the radial distance between the inner ...

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Номер записи: 85
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Non-Integrated Motor Fan in Kitchen Appliance

Номер: US20180014696A1
Автор: Williams Brian P.
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A blender for blending foodstuff comprises a base and a blender jar removably mountable to the base. The base encloses a motor and a cooling fan. The cooling fan is selectively operable and positioned to blow or draw air across at least a portion of the motor. The blender jar has one or more selectively rotatable blades. The motor is selectively operable to rotate the blender jar blades. The selective operation of the motor is independent of the selective operation of the fan, such that (1) the fan is operable when the motor is not operating, (2) the motor is operable when the fan is not operating, and (3) the fan and the motor are operable at different respective speeds at a same time. 1. A blender for blending foodstuff , the blender comprising:a base enclosing a motor and a cooling fan, the cooling fan selectively operable and positioned to blow or draw air across at least a portion of the motor;a blender jar removably mountable to the base, the blender jar having one or more selectively rotatable blades;wherein the motor is selectively operable to rotate the blender jar blades;wherein the selective operation of the motor is independent of the selective operation of the fan, such that (1) the fan is operable when the motor is not operating, (2) the motor is operable when the fan is not operating, and (3) the fan and the motor are operable at different respective speeds at a same time.2. The blender of claim 1 , further comprising a thermostat for measuring a temperature of the motor;wherein the fan operates when the measured temperature is above a first predetermined temperature limit; andwherein the fan does not operate when the measured temperature is below a second predetermined temperature limit.3. The blender of claim 2 , wherein the first predetermined temperature limit is not equal to the second predetermined temperature limit.4. A method of operating a blender for blending foodstuff claim 2 , the method comprising: a base enclosing a motor and a cooling ...

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Номер записи: 86
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Device for use in a blender

Номер: US20160015216A1
Автор: Christian Egger, Heimo Obersteiner
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV, Koninklijke Philips NV

A device for use in a blender comprises a rotatably arranged tool ( 10 ) for moving through food to be processed by means of the blender, and a tool cage ( 20 ) for partially covering the tool ( 10 ). The tool cage ( 20 ) is shaped like a hollow cylinder having a longitudinal axis and an inner surface ( 24 ) with exclusively non-convex areas, wherein a cross-sectional shape of the tool cage ( 20 ) deviates from a circular shape and has at least one protruding area which is outside of an imaginary circle being centrally positioned about the longitudinal axis and touching the inner surface ( 24 ) while having a minimum radius. The inner surface ( 24 ) of the tool cage ( 20 ) may have a triangular shape or a square shape about the longitudinal axis. A dimensionless characteristic value and a range for the value are defined for predicting quality of performance of the device.

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Номер записи: 87
21-01-2016 дата публикации

BLENDER JAR, BLENDER BASE UNIT AND BLENDER

Номер: US20160015217A1
Автор: Rojas Restrepo Monica, Vines Brian, Zita Johann
Принадлежит:

A blender jar for a household type blender. The blender includes a jar and a blender blade assembly provided rotatably around a rotary axis at a bottom of the blender jar. The rotary axis is tilted from a normal axis of a working surface used for operating the blender jar thereon in ordinary use, and the bottom of the blender jar at which the blender blade assembly is positioned has a flat surface configuration. 1. A blender jar for a household type blender , the blender jar comprising:a jar; anda blender blade assembly rotatably mounted around a rotary axis at a bottom of the blender jar, wherein the rotary axis is tilted from a normal axis of a working surface upon which the blender jar is configured to operate in ordinary use, and wherein the bottom of the blender jar at which the blender blade assembly is positioned has a flat surface configuration.2. The blender jar according to claim 1 , wherein a tilt angle by which the rotary axis is tilted from the normal axis lies in the range from 5 degrees to 20 degrees.3. The blender jar according to claim 1 , wherein a central axis of inner walls of the blender jar and the rotary axis are tilted from each other by an acute angle.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The blender jar according to claim 1 , wherein a blender blade of the blender blade assembly has a trough-shaped vertical cross section.7. The blender jar according to claim 1 , wherein a blender blade of the blender blade assembly has a curved shaped claim 1 , flat blade arm.8. The blender jar according to claim 1 , wherein side walls of the blender jar are inclined relative to a axis of the blender jar claim 1 , such that an axial cross section of the blender jar decreases towards the bottom of the blender jar.9. The blender jar according to claim 1 , further comprising a coupling interface configured to couple the blender jar and blender blade assembly to a motorized base unit claim 1 , wherein the coupling interface is configured to be coupled to the motorized ...

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Номер записи: 88
21-01-2016 дата публикации

SHEAR BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR A BLENDER

Номер: US20160015218A1
Автор: Kolar David J.
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A blender system with a shearing blade assembly is shown and described. The blender system may include a container and a shear blending assembly attached thereto. The shear blending assembly may include a cutting blade, a shearing blade, a shear mechanism, and bearings operably coupled with a blending base. The shearing blade may force foodstuff through apertures of the shearing mechanism. The foodstuff may be drawn through a cut path of the cutting blade. The cutting blade may cut the foodstuff.

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Номер записи: 89
17-01-2019 дата публикации

ROTARY CUTTING MACHINE

Номер: US20190014947A1
Автор: CHEUNG Shu Sang, Liu Gang Zhi
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A rotary cutting machine, comprising a body base, wherein the body base is provided with a shredding and cutting component capable of rotating about the motor axis by 90°; and a power unit for powering the shredding cutter components. The power unit is connected to the shredding and cutting component, and the connector for connecting the power unit is provided on one side of the shredder tube, which comprises a shredder tube and a feed tube, wherein the feed tube is vertically arranged with the shredder tube. The shredder tube comprises a shredder tube shell. The strip cutter supporter is arranged in the shredder tube shell, the strip cutter is arranged on the side of the strip cutter support, and the spiral cutter support is clamped on the bottom surface of the strip cutter support, the spiral cutter is arranged on the spiral cutter support, the strip cutter and the spiral cutter are arranged perpendicular to each other. The rotary cutting machine integrates a strip cutter and a spiral cutter in a shredder tube shell, and integrates the two kinds of cuts with different output power modes to facilitate the conversion between the strip cutting and spiral cutting modes. 1412. A combined shredding and cutting component () for a rotary cutting machine , said component having a shredder tube () and a feed tube () , wherein the feed tube is arranged perpendicular to the shredder tube;{'b': 1', '12', '11', '12', '13', '14, 'the shredder tube () comprising a strip cutter support () arranged within a shredder tube shell (), the strip cutter support () having a strip cutter () provided on a side thereof and a spiral cutter support () provided on a bottom surface thereof; and'}{'b': 15', '13', '15, 'wherein a spiral cutter () is provided on the spiral cutter support such that the strip cutter () and the spiral cutter () are positioned perpendicular to each other.'}21213. The combined shredding and cutting component of claim 1 , wherein the strip cutter support () comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-01-2020 дата публикации

BEVERAGE MIXING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200015630A1
Автор: Sammons Jonathan
Принадлежит:

A beverage mixing assembly includes a gasket that is positioned around an open end of a beverage container. The gasket is comprised of a resiliently stretchable material for accommodating a variety of sizes of beverage containers. A housing is coupled to the gasket for gripping the housing and a motor is positioned within the housing. A shaft releasably engages the motor such that the motor rotates the shaft when the motor is turned on. The shaft extending downwardly into the beverage cup when the gasket is positioned around the open end of the beverage container. A mixer is coupled to the shaft such that the shaft rotates the mixer when the motor is turned on thereby facilitating the mixer to mix the beverage in the beverage container. 1. A beverage mixing assembly being configured to be removably positioned on a beverage container for mixing a beverage contained therein , said assembly comprising:a gasket being positioned around an open end of a beverage container, said gasket being comprised of a resiliently stretchable material for accommodating a variety of sizes of beverage containers, said gasket forming a fluid impermeable seal with the beverage container;a housing being coupled to said gasket for gripping said housing;a motor being positioned within said housing;a shaft releasably engaging said motor such that said motor rotates said shaft when said motor is turned on, said shaft extending downwardly into the beverage cup when said gasket is positioned around the open end of the beverage container;a mixer being coupled to said shaft such that said shaft rotates said mixer when said motor is turned on thereby facilitating said mixer to mix the beverage in the beverage container; anda switch being coupled to said housing, said switch being electrically coupled to said motor such that said switch turns said motor on and off.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:said gasket has a first end, a second end and an outer wall extending therebetween, each of ...

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Номер записи: 91
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AUTOMATIC COOKING DEVICE

Номер: US20210015290A1
Автор: Aboujassoum Khalid, LEONARDS Adam, Maksoud Tariq
Принадлежит:

A system and method for an automated cooking device that includes a multi-ingredient dispenser with a base, liquid dispenser and a dispensing selector, wherein the base comprises a set of base receptacles; a set of ingredient dispenser units that removably couple with the base receptacles and controllably open when in an engaged mode with the dispensing selector of the multi-ingredient dispenser; a cooking apparatus with a heating unit and mixing unit; and a control unit that is configured to process a multi-stage cooking process and that at least partially controls the dispensing selector, heating unit, mixing unit, and liquid dispenser. 1. An automated cooking device comprising:a multi-ingredient dispenser that comprises a base and a dispensing selector, wherein the base comprises a set of base receptacles;a set of ingredient dispenser units that removably couple with the base receptacles and controllably open when in an engaged mode with the dispensing selector of the multi-ingredient dispenser; anda control unit that at least partially controls the dispensing selector and is configured to process a multi-stage cooking process.2. The automated cooking device of claim 1 , further comprising a cooking apparatus that comprises a cooking vessel with a heating unit; a mixing unit; and wherein the control unit at least partially controls the heating unit and the mixing unit.3. The automated cooking device of claim 2 , further comprising a liquid dispenser.4. The automated cooking device of claim 2 , wherein the multi-ingredient dispenser comprises a base removably connectable to the cooking apparatus at a vertical position at least partially above the cooking vessel; and wherein the multi-ingredient dispenser is horizontally aligned with the cooking apparatus.5. The automated cooking device of claim 1 , wherein the base of the multi-ingredient dispenser can couple with a variety of cooking vessels.6. The automated cooking device of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 92
21-01-2021 дата публикации

HANDLING OF BEVERAGE

Номер: US20210015304A1
Автор: Byun Da Mi, Guyon Bertrand, Pivrnec Michal
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A system () for processing and handling a liquid food substance, comprises: a processing device () that has a processing cavity () in which the liquid food substance is processed (), the processing cavity () having an opening () that is configured so that the liquid food substance is removable from the processing cavity () via the opening (); and a handling arrangement () that is configured to handle the liquid food substance when the liquid food substance is collected in an external user-recipient, such as a cup or a mug, after its processing in the processing cavity (). The handling arrangement () is seizable by a human hand. The handling arrangement () is separate from the processing device () and from the external user-recipient and is freely movable relative thereto. When seized and operated by the human hand, the handling arrangement () is configured: to withdraw such liquid food substance upon processing from the processing cavity () and to deliver it into the external user-recipient; and/or to shape such processed liquid food substance upon collection in the external user-recipient. 11020. A system ( ,) for processing and handling a liquid food substance , comprising:a processing device that has a processing cavity in which the liquid food substance is processed, the processing cavity having an opening that is configured so that the liquid food substance is removable from the processing cavity via the opening; anda handling arrangement that is configured to handle the liquid food substance when the liquid food substance is collected in an external user-recipient, such as a cup or a mug, after processing of the liquid food substance in the processing cavity; andthe handling arrangement is seizable by a human hand, the handling arrangement being separate from the processing device and from the external user-recipient and being freely movable relative thereto, when seized and operated by the human hand the handling arrangement being configured: to withdraw such ...

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Номер записи: 93
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SIFTER SCALE ATTACHMENT FOR STAND MIXER

Номер: US20210015305A1
Автор: DeVito Lucas, LUND PETER, Schutte Nicholas, Snyder Joseph
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A food-product handling device includes a sifter unit having a housing defining an open upper side, a mount extending outwardly from the first housing along a first axis, and a lower side opposite the upper side. The sifter unit further has a sifter basket having an interior aligned with and inset within the open upper side. The device further includes a scale assembly having a body defining an upper opening and an opposite lower opening and having an annular weight-sensing unit surrounding the upper opening. The body is positionable on the housing of the sifter unit with the opening in communication with the open upper side of the housing. A hopper is positionable on the weight-sensing unit and defines a lower open end at least partially received within the body when the hopper is positioned on the weight-sensing unit. 1. A food-product handling device , comprising: a housing defining an open upper side, a mount extending outwardly from the first housing along a first axis, and a lower side opposite the upper side; and', 'a sifter basket having an interior aligned with and inset within the open upper side; and, 'a sifter unit including a body defining an upper opening and an opposite lower opening and having an annular weight-sensing unit surrounding the upper opening, the body being positionable on the housing of the sifter unit with the opening in communication with the open upper side of the housing; and', 'a hopper positionable on the weight-sensing unit, the hopper defining a lower open end at least partially received within the body when the hopper is positioned on the weight-sensing unit, the open end being in communication with the upper opening of the body., 'a scale assembly, including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hopper includes a butterfly valve rotatably mounted within the lower open end to selectively open and close the lower open end.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mount is configured to couple the device to a motor-driven mixing ...

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Номер записи: 94
17-01-2019 дата публикации

BEVERAGE MIXING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190015803A1
Автор: Goodson Mark E.
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A beverage mixing system/method allowing faster mixing/blending of frozen beverages is disclosed. The system/method in various embodiments utilizes inductive coupling to introduce heat into the frozen beverage during the mixing/blending process via a rotating driveshaft and attached mechanical agitator to speed the mixing/blending process. Exemplary embodiments may be configured to magnetically induce heat into the driveshaft and/or mechanical agitator mixing blade to affect this mixing/blending performance improvement. This heating effect may be augmented via the use of high power LED arrays aimed into the frozen slurry to provide additional heat input. The system/method may be applied with particular advantage to the mixing of ice cream type beverages and other viscous beverage products. 1. A driveshaft tor a beverage mixing system comprising:a solid copper shaft containing a ferromagnetic or ferrous iron slug within a void formed within said driveshaft,said slug configured to interact with an induction coil when said induction coil is electrically driven to generate heat and by conduction heat said driveshaft.2. The driveshaft for the beverage mixing system of claim 1 , wherein said void is formed in a first end of said driveshaft and a mechanical agitator is coupled to a second opposing end of said driveshaft.3. The driveshaft for the beverage mixing system of claim 1 , wherein said void has a shape that is complementary to the shape of said slug.4. The driveshaft for the beverage mixing system of claim 3 , wherein said void and slug are cylindrically shaped.5. The driveshaft for the beverage mixing system of claim 1 , wherein said copper shaft is metal plated.6. The driveshaft for the beverage mixing system of claim 5 , wherein said copper shaft is nickel plated.7. The driveshaft for the beverage mixing system of claim 1 , wherein said copper shaft is polymer coated.9. The beverage mixing system of claim 8 , wherein said void is formed in an opposing end of ...

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Номер записи: 95
21-01-2021 дата публикации

STIRRER BLADE AND MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATED FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210016235A1
Автор: GANESH Abhishek, PATEL Khushal, PUTTASWAMY Venkatesh, VARACHHIA Yatinkumar
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The present disclosure relates to a stirrer blade for an automated food processing machine. The stirrer blade is movably configured with said automated food processing machine. The stirrer blade includes a member , a first arm connected to a first end of said member and extends in a first direction. The first arm has a curved distal end . A second arm connected to a second end of said member and extends in a second direction. The second arm comprises plurality of spikes (). 1. A stirrer blade for an automated food processing machine , said stirrer blade is adapted to be movably configured with said automated food processing machine , said stirrer blade comprising:a member,a first arm connected to a first end of said member, and extending in a first direction, wherein said first arm has a curved distal end;a second arm connected to a second end of said member, and extending in a second direction, wherein said second arm comprises plurality of spikes.2. The stirrer blade as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said stirrer blade is configured to be accommodated in a pan.3. The stirrer blade as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said plurality of spikes extends towards base of said pan.4. The stirrer blade as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one spike of said plurality of spikes is orthogonal to said base.5. The stirrer blade as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one spike of said plurality of spikes is curved.6. The stirrer blade as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an end of said first arm extends beyond said member in said second direction.7. The stirrer blade as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first direction is opposite to said second direction.8. An automatic food processing system claim 1 , said system comprising claim 1 ,a horizontal platform configured to hold a pan;a vertical platform coupled to said horizontal platform, and positioned perpendicular to said horizontal platform;a stirrer blade movably configured with said vertical platform, and adapted to be ...

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Номер записи: 96
17-04-2014 дата публикации

FOOD BASED HOMOGENIZER

Номер: US20140103155A1
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 including:a base comprising a driving motor with a drive shaft; and a homogenizing chamber having a conic shape portion with an inner surface against which food is homogenized;', 'a shredder disposed within the conic shape portion of the homogenizing chamber and driven by the driving motor for rotational movement about an axis within the conic shape portion of the homogenizing chamber, the shredder having a conic shape extending from a conic base to a conic vertex; and', 'an exit spout in direct fluid communication within the conic shape portion of the homogenizing chamber and extending transverse to the rotational axis of the shredder to permit direct discharge of homogenized food from the conic shape portion of the homogenizing chamber to an outside environment as the shredder rotationally moves within the conic shape portion of the homogenizing chamber., 'a homogenizer assembly including2. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , wherein the exit spout is the only exit spout in direct fluid communication within the conic shape portion of the homogenizing chamber.3. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , wherein the exit spout is non-axially aligned with the rotational axis of the shredder.4. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , wherein the direct fluid communication of the exit spout from the conic shape portion of the homogenizing chamber to the outside environment avoids movement of food through mesh or screen.5. The food homogenizer of claim 1 , homogenizer assembly including an inlet chute claim 1 , and the inlet chute and the exit spout are ...

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Номер записи: 97
21-01-2021 дата публикации

APPLIANCE WITH INTEGRATED GROUND FAULT DETECTION

Номер: US20210018572A1
Автор: HOWARD Damian
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The present disclosure is generally directed to a GF detection circuit for use in blenders and other appliances that can detect current leak/GF events and selectively decouple/de-energize components of the blender that could bring a user in contact with dangerous electrical currents. Preferably, a blender consistent with the present disclosure includes at least one ground plane, e.g., in the form of conductive material/sections, disposed on the blender and/or blender jar that act as an input to a GF detection circuit that is at least partially implemented within the base of the blender. 1. An appliance , the appliance comprising:a first portion with a receptacle to couple to a second portion;a first ground plane disposed on a surface defining the first portion; anda ground fault (GF) detection circuit, the GF detection circuit to detect a ground fault event based on a measuring a current induced on the first ground plane and output an electrical signal indicating a fault event.2. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising the second portion and at least a second ground plane disposed on an surface defining the second portion claim 1 , and wherein the first and second ground planes are electrically coupled to each other when the first and second portions couple together.3. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a controller to receive the electrical signal from the GF detection circuit and transition to a fault mode based on the received electrical signal indicating the fault event.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first portion includes a conductor to electrically couple to a heating element disposed within the second portion claim 1 , and a relay to switchably electrically couple the conductor to a power supply.5. The appliance of claim 4 , wherein the relay is configured to switchably decouple the conductor from the power supply to disable heating functions of the second portion based on the GF detection circuit indicating the fault event.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-04-2014 дата публикации

KITCHEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20140104976A1
Автор: QUINESSER Albert
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A kitchen appliance comprising a base station having a support surface on an upper portion thereof and a rotatable drive shaft comprising a first coupling part at a free end thereof. The appliance comprises a removable bowl comprising a bottom part that is supported by the support surface during operation and a coupling member supported from said bottom part. The member comprises a second coupling part for coupling with the first cJoupling part. The first coupling part comprises a head with an outer surface with a number of first cam portions. The second coupling part comprises a socket for accommodating the head, the socket has an inner circumferential surface with a number of second cam portions, said first and second cam portions comprise first respectively second cam faces, which mate upon accommodation of the head in the socket. 1. A tool suitable for use with a kitchen appliance , comprising:a socket for interacting with a rotatable head of a coupling member of a removable bowl, the bowl comprising an integral closed bottom part adapted to be used with a base station having a support surface on an upper portion thereof and enclosing a drive means for driving a motor driven drive shaft, the socket having an inner surface on which a number of angled cam portions is provided that can mate with a number of angled cam portions provided on said head.2. An assembly of a bowl and a tool attachable to said bowl , the bowl comprising:an integral closed bottom part and a coupling member rotatably mounted in said bottom part, said coupling member comprising a first coupling part suitable for coupling with an external rotatable driving member located outside the bowl and a second coupling part for carrying the tool inside the bowl, andwherein said tool is adapted to couple with the second coupling part of the bowl.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the tool comprises a socket for interacting with a head provided on the second coupling part claim 2 , the socket having an ...

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Номер записи: 99
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Food processor and method for operating a food processor

Номер: US20170020332A1
Автор: Benjamin Strang
Принадлежит: Vorwerk and Co Interholding GmbH

A method for operating an electric motor-driven food processor for preparing a preparation item, wherein a user of the food processor receives information from the food processor about an operating parameter for the food processor and/or a preparation parameter for the preparation item and/or transmits said information to the food processor. The information is projected into the visual field of the user by means of a wearable image generating device configured separately from the food processor, in particular an eyeglass-type construction worn in front of an eye while the user is looking at the food processor in a defined angular range. The information is superimposed onto the visual field. Also proposed is an electrically driven food processor as well as a system comprised of such a food processor and a wearable image generating device.

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Номер записи: 100