Blending system

A blending system is shown and described herein. A blending system may include a base including a motor and a first shell that encases the motor. The blending system may also include a container that is removably coupled to the blender base. The blending system may also have a second shell selectively attached to the first shell. The blending system may also have a wall positioned within the base to direct airflow from the fan along a volute-shaped path.

Wireless food processor discs

A blending 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 cutting disc. The cutting disc identifies a type of the cutting disc, a position of a chute of a lid or both.

POWERED BLENDING CONTAINER

A blending device is shown and described. The blending device may include a blending container and a power source operatively connected to the blending container. The power source may be configured to supply power to the blending container. The blending container may also include a feature that is powered by the power source. 1. A blending device comprising:a base comprising a motor;a blending container operatively positionable on the base, the blending container comprising a blade assembly;a lid selectively attached to the blending container;an interlock feature contained within the blending container and the lid, the interlock feature preventing operation of either the blade assembly or the motor when the lid is not positioned on the blending container; anda wireless controller positioned in the blending container, the wireless controller capable of communicating with the base.2. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the interlock feature comprises a sensor capable of detecting presence of the lid on the blending container.3. The blending device of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a reed switch.4. The blending device of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a magnet positioned in the lid and a reed switch positioned in the blending container.5. The blending device of claim 4 , wherein the reed switch indicates when the magnet in the lid is in proximity to the reed switch to indicate that the lid is positioned on the blending container.6. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless controller comprises an near field communication device.7. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless controller communicates with devices other than the base.8. The blending device of claim 7 , wherein the wireless controller communicates utilizing near field communication.9. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless controller communicates with a wireless device using near field communication to receive a recipe.10. The blending device of claim 1 , ...

Auxiliary cooling fan for a bleeding system

A blender system includes a blender base that is selectively and operably engaged with a container. The blender base may include a housing that houses a motor operatively driving a mixing blade, and a fan. The fan may operate independent of the motor. The fan may force air through the blender base to cool the motor and other operative components of the blender base.

Intelligent blending system

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

Motor with inductive deceleration

A motor is generally described. The motor may include an armature and a coil. The coil and armature operatively receive power from a power source. The power induces magnetic fields in the coil and armature to drive the armature. When power is removed, the coils reverse polarity to inductively decelerate the armature.

Immersion blender

Blender blade

A blade (10) for a blender includes a center portion (11) which includes the axis of rotation. Blade wings (13, 14) extend outwardly from the center portion (11) and wing tips (15, 16) are positioned at the end of the wings (13, 14). The wings (13, 14) and wing tips (15, 16) having leading edges (21, 22) and trailing edges (23, 24). The portion of the leading edges (21, 22) along the wings (13, 14) have beveled edges (13A, 14A) at the bottom surface thereof, and the portion of the leading edges (21, 22) along the wing tips (15, 16) have beveled edges (15A, 16A) formed at the top surfaces thereof. Each of the wings (13, 14) has an effective width to length ratio of greater than 0.287, the length being measured between the axis of rotation and the distal ends of the wing tips (15, 16).

Food processor assembly

A food processor assembly is provided with a bowl base adapted to receive a rotary input, and an interlock. A bowl is separate from, and sized to be supported upon, the bowl base, to receive and process food products therein. A lid is sized to attach to the bowl to enclose the bowl and to interact with the bowl base interlock. The interlock of the bowl base is isolated from the bowl and the lid.

AUXILIARY COOLING FAN FOR A BLENDING SYSTEM

A blender system includes a blender base that is selectively and operably engaged with a container. The blender base may include a housing that houses a motor operatively driving a mixing blade, and a fan. The fan may operate independent of the motor. The fan may force air through the blender base to cool the motor and other operative components of the blender base. 1. A blender system comprising: a housing;', 'a motor disposed within the housing, wherein the motor operatively drives a blade assembly; and', 'an auxiliary fan operatively driven by a second motor., 'a blender base comprising'}2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one air inlet and at least one exhaust.3. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one air inlet such that the auxiliary fan pushes air through the blender base.4. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one exhaust such that the auxiliary fan pulls air through the blender base.5. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a second fan operatively coupled to the motor.6. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller that operatively controls the auxiliary fan.7. The blender system of claim 6 , further wherein the controller operatively controls the auxiliary fan at a different speed than the motor.8. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one sensor operatively sensing a parameter of the blender system.9. The blender system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a heat sensor.10. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises a brushless motor.11. A blender system comprising:a blender base operatively configured to receive a blending container;a motor disposed in the blender base and operatively configured to drive a blade assembly coupled to the blending container;a first fan disposed in the ...

BLENDING SYSTEM

A blending system is shown and described herein. A blending system may include a base including a motor and a first shell that encases the motor. The blending system may also include a container that is removably coupled to the blender base. The blending system may also have a second shell selectively attached to the first shell. The blending system may also have a wall positioned within the base to direct airflow from the fan along a volute-shaped path. 1. A blending system comprising:a blender base including a motor and a first shell that encases the motor;a container, the container removably coupled to the blender base; anda second shell selectively attached to the first shell.2. The blending system of claim 1 , further wherein the first shell includes a liquid diversion portion adapted to generally prevent liquid from entering the motor.3. The blending system of claim 1 , further wherein the second shell is selectively detachable with the blender base and a third shell is selectively attachable with the blender base.4. The blending system of claim 1 , further wherein the first shell supports a blade base.5. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a magnet positioned between inner and outer layers of the container and the base includes a sensor positioned therein claim 1 , wherein the magnet in operative proximity to the sensor permits operation of the motor.6. The blending system of claim 5 , wherein the sensor includes a Reed Switch.7. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the second shell further comprises a snap-fit attachment to the first shell.8. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises an inner layer and an outer layer.9. The blending system of claim 8 , wherein the container further comprises a space between the inner and outer layers.10. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a fan to direct air into the base to provide cooling air to the motor.11. A blending system ...

Blender blade

In one embodiment of the invention, a blender blade (10) includes a body portion (12) having an upper surface (15) and a lower surface (16). The body portion includes an aperture (13) effectively defining an axis of rotation for the blender blade (10). A first blade wing (21) extends from the body portion (12) and has an upper surface (23) and a lower surface (25). A second blade (22) wing extends from the body portion (12) and has an upper surface (24) and a lower surface (26). A leading edge (41) is provided on the first blade wing (21) and a leading edge (42) is provided on the second blade wing (22), the leading edges (41, 42) being adapted to cut through a working medium during rotation of the blender blade (10). At least one wing flap (51, 52) extending outwardly, selectively from the first blade wing (21) and the second blade wing (22).

Motor magnetic interference ring

A blender system that includes a base that is selectively and operatively engaged with a container is shown and described herein. The blender system may include a container. The container may include a magnet and may be engagable with a blade base. The blade base may include a switch that responds to the magnet. The blender system may include a shield that shields the magnet and switch from a magnetic field generated by operation of a motor.

WIRELESS FOOD PROCESSOR DISCS

A blending 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 cutting disc. The cutting disc identifies a type of the cutting disc, a position of a chute of a lid or both. 1. A blending system comprising:a base comprising a motor and a first wireless communication device;a container comprising a shaft extending into a cavity from a bottom;a lid operatively coupled to the container; anda cutting disc operatively disposed proximal the shaft, the cutting disc comprising a second wireless communication device operatively in communication with the first wireless communication device.2. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device comprise near field communication devices.3. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless communication device transmits a signal that operatively induces a response by the second wireless communication device when the container and cutting disc are operatively assembled with the base.4. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a food processing container.5. The blending system of claim 4 , wherein the base is operatively attachable with at least one other type of container.6. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the second wireless communication device comprises a memory device storing parameters associated with the cutting disc.7. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the second wireless communication device comprises a loop antenna operatively disposed about an axis of the cutting disc.8. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises a chute.9. The blending system of claim 8 , wherein the chute is movable between at least two positions relative to the lid.10. The blending system of claim 9 , wherein the lid ...

Wireless tilt sensor system and method

A wireless sensor system and method detects when a tailgate, door, or other object on a vehicle moves from a closed position to an open position and then generates an alarm. The wireless sensor system includes a wireless sensor and a transceiver module. The transceiver module is plugged into a cigarette lighter of the vehicle to receive its power. The wireless sensor detects a movement of an object on a vehicle from a first position to a second position. The wireless sensor transmits data indicating the object moved from the first position to the second position to the transceiver module. The transceiver module receives the transmitted data and determines whether to cause an alarm to be generated based, at least in part, on the transmitted data. When an alarm is to be generated, the transceiver module causes the alarm to be generated.

Method and apparatus for controlling the blending of drinks

A drink-blending machine (10) includes an ice-shaving unit (11) and a blender assembly (12). The ice-shaving unit (11) is adapted to transfer ice from a bin (15) to the pitcher (18) of the blender assembly (12). A weighing mechanism (31) includes a deflection beam (33), one end of which carries the pitcher (18). The deflection beam (33) includes a strain gauge (34) which provides a signal proportional to weight to a control circuitry box (30). In operation of the machine (10), a quantity of liquid is placed in the pitcher (18) and dependent upon the weight of ice or liquid-to-ice ratio predetermined by depressing a selected button (44), ice from the ice-shaving unit (11) is transferred to the pitcher (18) until the predetermined weight of ice is received by the pitcher ...

Blender blade

In one embodiment of the invention, a blender blade (10) includes a body portion (12) having an upper surface (15) and a lower surface (16). The body portion includes an aperture (13) effectively defining an axis of rotation for the blender blade (10). A first blade wing (21) extends from the body portion (12) and has an upper surface (23) and a lower surface (25). A second blade (22) wing extends from the body portion (12) and has an upper surface (24) and a lower surface (26). A leading edge (41) is provided on the first blade wing (21) and a leading edge (42) is provided on the second blade wing (22), the leading edges (41, 42) being adapted to cut through a working medium during rotation of the blender blade (10). At least one wing flap (51, 52) extending outwardly, selectively from the first blade wing (21) and the second blade wing (22).

Blender having user operated drink program modifying and copying processor

A programmable drink blender (20) includes a blender motor (25), a user interface and display (24) having a plurality of buttons (30) for entry of various user selections, a base memory (70) storing a blend program, a key card (50) having a memory storing a blend program, a socket (68) receiving the key card (50), and a processor (62) for controlling blender motor (25) in accordance with the blend program. The blend program has a plurality of operating segments with variable blend program operating characteristics. The user presses selected buttons (30) to cause processor (62) to modify and save any desired characteristic of the blend program. The user also presses selected buttons (30) to cause processor (62) to copy the blend program from memory in key card (50) to base memory (70), and vice versa.

INTELLIGENT BLENDING SYSTEM

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

WIRELESS BLENDING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A blending device includes a motor, a motor controller, and a wireless controller configured to receive a wireless signal. The motor controller may be configured to alter the operations of the motor based the wireless signal. The wireless signal may include a blending program to be carried out by the blending device. The blending device may include one or more sensors configured to sense parameters of the blending device. The wireless signal may include information related to the sensed parameters. A blending device network may be formed by providing a second blending device having a wireless controller in communication with the first blending device wireless controller. The first and second blending devices may share information over the network. 1. A wireless device for communicating with a blending device comprising a motor , the wireless device comprising: 'wirelessly communicating, with the blending device, data associated with operations of the blender device.', 'a memory storing computer executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:accessing a recipe from a remote database; andtransmitting the recipe to the blending device.3. The wireless device of claim 1 , further comprising a near field communications wireless controller operatively communicating via a near field communication protocol and configured to communicate with a blender field communications wireless controller of the blending device when within an operative range of the blender device.4. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the data associated with operations of the blending device comprises at least on of a recipe claim 1 , a system setting of the blending device claim 1 , or a blender program.5. A blending device comprising:a blender base, the blender base comprising a housing, a motor and a first wireless controller, wherein the motor is disposed ...

POWERED BLENDING CONTAINER

A blending device is shown and described. The blending device may include a blending container and a power source operatively connected to the blending container. The power source may be configured to supply power to the blending container. The blending container may also include a feature that is powered by the power source.

AUXILIARY COOLING FAN FOR A BLENDING SYSTEM

Provided are blender systems and methods that selectively control fan operation within the blender systems. For example, a blender system includes at least a fan, a blade assembly, and a motor used to operatively drive the blade assembly for blending. Operation of the fan may be independent of the operation of the motor. One or more operating parameters of the fan may be adjusted to selectively control the operation of the fan when one or more conditions are met. Adjusting the one or more operating parameters of the fan may include increasing or decreasing a speed of the fan. Further, adjusting the one or more operating parameters of the fan may include powering on or powering off the fan.

Powered blending container

A blending device is shown and described. The blending device may include a blending container and a power source operatively connected to the blending container. The power source may be configured to supply power to the blending container. The blending container may also include a feature that is powered by the power source.

Powered blending container

A blending device is shown and described. The blending device may include a blending container and a power source operatively connected to the blending container. The power source may be configured to supply power to the blending container. The blending container may also include a feature that is powered by the power source.

Container

Wireless tilt sensor system and method

A wireless sensor system and method detects when a tailgate, door, or other object on a vehicle moves from a closed position to an open position and then generates an alarm. The wireless sensor system includes a wireless sensor and a transceiver module. The transceiver module is plugged into a cigarette lighter of the vehicle to receive its power. The wireless sensor detects a movement of an object on a vehicle from a first position to a second position. The wireless sensor transmits data indicating the object moved from the first position to the second position to the transceiver module. The transceiver module receives the transmitted data and determines whether to cause an alarm to be generated based, at least in part, on the transmitted data. When an alarm is to be generated, the transceiver module causes the alarm to be generated.

Food processor container

Auxiliary cooling fan for a blending system

A blender system includes a blender base that is selectively and operably engaged with a container. The blender base may include a housing that houses a motor operatively driving a mixing blade, and a fan. The fan may operate independent of the motor. The fan may force air through the blender base to cool the motor and other operative components of the blender base.

MOTOR MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE RING

A blender system that includes a base that is selectively and operatively engaged with a container is shown and described herein. The blender system may include a container. The container may include a magnet and may be engagable with a blade base. The blade base may include a switch that responds to the magnet. The blender system may include a shield that shields the magnet and switch from a magnetic field generated by operation of a motor. 1. A blender system comprising:a base including a motor;a container comprising at least one magnet; and a switch that interacts with the magnet when the magnet is within an operating range of the switch; and', 'a shield comprising a metal body that is disposed between the switch and the motor of the base when the blade base is operatively attached to the container and the base., 'a blade base operatively attachable to the container and the base, the blade base comprising2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the metal body comprises steel.3. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises at least two magnets.4. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the magnet comprises an arc-shape.5. The blender system of claim 4 , wherein the arc-shape is generally at least seventy-five degrees.6. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises an inner layer and an outer layer claim 1 , and wherein the magnet is disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer.7. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the switch comprises a reed switch.8. A blender system for blending foodstuff claim 1 , the blender system comprising:a base comprising a housing and a motor;a container comprising a magnet disposed proximal to an opening of the container;a blade base operatively attachable to the container and the base, the blade base comprising at least one switch that operatively alters a state based on interactions with the magnet; anda shield comprising a metal body that is disposed between the at least one switch ...

AUTOMATED LOCATION BASED TEXT TO VOICE ORDERING NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Systems and methods are described for automated order notifications and voice order generation. A method for generating order notifications may include obtaining location information of a user device. A list of menu items from various vendors may be generated and provided to the user device based on the location information. Responsive to receiving an order, a conversion service may convert the order information to audio to generate a voice order, where the voice order is submitted to a vendor device associated with the vendor to place the order. The user may be notified that the vendor has received/accepted the order. Based on receiving a first notification from the user device indicating that the user device is located proximate to the vendor, a second notification may be sent to the vendor indicating that the order user device is proximate to the vendor and that the order is ready to be fulfilled.

Blender

Blending system

A blending system is shown and described herein. The blending system may include a base including a motor, a blade assembly selectively and operably engaged with the base, where the motor drives the blade assembly, and a container having an inner and outer layer. The blending system may also include a magnet positioned between inner and outer layers of the container, and a sensor positioned in the base, where the magnet in operative proximity to the sensor permits operation of the motor.

AUXILIARY COOLING FAN FOR A BLENDING SYSTEM

A blender system includes a blender base that is selectively and operably engaged with a container. The blender base may include a housing that houses a motor operatively driving a mixing blade, and a fan. The fan may operate independent of the motor. The fan may force air through the blender base to cool the motor and other operative components of the blender base. 1. A blender system comprising: a housing;', 'a motor disposed within the housing, wherein the motor operatively drives a blade assembly; and', 'an auxiliary fan operatively driven by a second motor., 'a blender base comprising'}2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one air inlet and at least one exhaust.3. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one air inlet such that the auxiliary fan pushes air through the blender base.4. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one exhaust such that the auxiliary fan pulls air through the blender base.5. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a second fan operatively coupled to the motor.6. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller that operatively controls the auxiliary fan.7. The blender system of claim 6 , further wherein the controller operatively controls the auxiliary fan at a different speed than the motor.8. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one sensor operatively sensing a parameter of the blender system.9. The blender system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a heat sensor.10. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises a brushless motor.11. A blender system comprising:a blender base operatively configured to receive a blending container;a motor disposed in the blender base and operatively configured to drive a blade assembly coupled to the blending container;a first fan disposed in the ...

Wireless blending device and system

A blending device includes a motor, a motor controller, and a wireless controller configured to receive a wireless signal. The motor controller may be configured to alter the operations of the motor based the wireless signal. The wireless signal may include a blending program to be carried out by the blending device. The blending device may include one or more sensors configured to sense parameters of the blending device. The wireless signal may include information related to the sensed parameters. A blending device network may be formed by providing a second blending device having a wireless controller in communication with the first blending device wireless controller. The first and second blending devices may share information over the network.

Food processor

A food processor assembly is disclosed. An example food processor assembly includes an assembly base, a bowl base, a bow, a lid, and a blade storage container. The assembly base includes a rotary input shaft that selectively couples to a coupler of a blender base. The bowl base selectively couples to the assembly base with the rotary input shaft extending through the bowl based. The bowl includes a body and a central column integrally formed with the body though which the rotary input shaft extends. The lid selectively couples to the bowl. The lid includes a feed tube to receive food items. The lid having a first vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl and a second vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl. The blade storage container selectively couples to the lid when the lid in coupled to the bowl in the second vertical orientation.

Wireless blending device and system

A blending device includes a motor, a motor controller, and a wireless controller configured to receive a wireless signal. The motor controller may be configured to alter the operations of the motor based the wireless signal. The wireless signal may include a blending program to be carried out by the blending device. The blending device may include one or more sensors configured to sense parameters of the blending device. The wireless signal may include information related to the sensed parameters. A blending device network may be formed by providing a second blending device having a wireless controller in communication with the first blending device wireless controller. The first and second blending devices may share information over the network.

FOOD PROCESSOR

A food processor assembly is disclosed. An example food processor assembly includes an assembly base, a bowl base, a bow, a lid, and a blade storage container. The assembly base includes a rotary input shaft that selectively couples to a coupler of a blender base. The bowl base selectively couples to the assembly base with the rotary input shaft extending through the bowl based. The bowl includes a body and a central column integrally formed with the body though which the rotary input shaft extends. The lid selectively couples to the bowl. The lid includes a feed tube to receive food items. The lid having a first vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl and a second vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl. The blade storage container selectively couples to the lid when the lid in coupled to the bowl in the second vertical orientation.

Wireless blending device and system

A blending device includes a motor, a motor controller, and a wireless controller configured to receive a wireless signal. The motor controller may be configured to alter the operations of the motor based the wireless signal. The wireless signal may include a blending program to be carried out by the blending device. The blending device may include one or more sensors configured to sense parameters of the blending device. The wireless signal may include information related to the sensed parameters. A blending device network may be formed by providing a second blending device having a wireless controller in communication with the first blending device wireless controller. The first and second blending devices may share information over the network.

WIRELESS BLENDING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A blending device includes a motor, a motor controller, and a wireless controller configured to receive a wireless signal. The motor controller may be configured to alter the operations of the motor based the wireless signal. The wireless signal may include a blending program to be carried out by the blending device. The blending device may include one or more sensors configured to sense parameters of the blending device. The wireless signal may include information related to the sensed parameters. A blending device network may be formed by providing a second blending device having a wireless controller in communication with the first blending device wireless controller. The first and second blending devices may share information over the network. 1. A blending device comprising:a blender base comprising a motor and a wireless controller configured to communicate via a wireless signal;wherein the wireless controller sends, receives, or sends and receives the wireless signal to or from a wireless device.2. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device comprises at least one of a smartphone claim 1 , computer claim 1 , tablet computer claim 1 , personal computer claim 1 , or near field communication point.3. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless signal comprises data describing a blender program.4. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless signal comprises data describing a system setting of the blending device.5. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless signal comprises data describing a recipe.6. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises a display.7. The blending device of claim 6 , wherein the display claim 6 , in response to the wireless controller receiving the wireless signal claim 6 , updates displayed information based on data received from the wireless signal.8. The blending device of claim 7 , wherein the data comprises a recipe claim 7 , and wherein the display ...

Autolayering blending system

A blender system includes a blender base housing a motor. A container assembly may be selectively and operatively attached to the blender base. The container assembly may include two or more compartments. The motor drives an input spindle of a blade assembly. The blade assembly may blend foodstuff within the two or more compartments.

INTELLIGENT BLENDING SYSTEM

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

Food processor assembly for a blender base

A food processor assembly is provided with a bowl with a substrate sized to be supported upon a blender base, and a sidewall to collectively define a bowl cavity to receive food products. A planetary gear transmission is supported upon the bowl substrate with a rotary input sized to receive a blender rotary output. A first transmission rotary output extends into the bowl cavity to provide a reduced rotation from the rotary input. A blade is connected to the first transmission rotary output for rotation relative to the bowl substrate to perform a cutting operation to a food product. The blade has a first cutting edge formed adjacent the first transmission rotary output to perform a continuous cutting operation to the food products. The blade has a second cutting edge spaced radially from the first transmission rotary output to perform a sequential cutting operation to the food products.

AUTOLAYERING BLENDING SYSTEM

A blender system includes a blender base housing a motor. A container assembly may be selectively and operatively attached to the blender base. The container assembly may include two or more compartments. The motor drives an input spindle of a blade assembly. The blade assembly may blend foodstuff within the two or more compartments. 1. A blender system comprising:a blender base;a motor housed in the blender base;a drive shaft coupled with the motor;a container assembly operatively attached to the blender base, wherein the container assembly comprises at least two compartments; andat least one blade assembly operatively attached to the container.2. The blender system of wherein a first blade assembly of the at least one blade assembly is operatively attached to a first compartment of the at least two compartments.3. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein a second blade assembly of the at least one blade assembly is operatively attached to a second compartment of the at least two compartments.4. The blender system of claim 3 , wherein the motor operatively drives the first blade assembly and the second blade assembly when the first compartment and the second compartment are attached to the blender base.5. The blender system of claim 4 , wherein the container further comprises an input shaft operatively coupled to a drive shaft of the motor claim 4 , and a gear drive assembly operatively receiving rotational force from the input shaft to drive the first blade assembly and the second blade assembly.6. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the at least two compartments are vertically stackable.7. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the container assembly comprises at least one near field communications component identifying parameters associated with the at least two compartments.8. The blender system of claim 7 , wherein the blender base includes a near field communications component operatively communicating with the at least one near field communications ...

Blending system

A blending system is shown and described herein. A blending system may include a base including a motor and a first shell that encases the motor. The blending system may also include a container that is removably coupled to the blender base. The blending system may also have a second shell selectively attached to the first shell. The blending system may also have a wall positioned within the base to direct airflow from the fan along a volute-shaped path.

INTERLOCKING BLENDING SYSTEM

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 ...

WIRELESS TILT SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

A wireless sensor system and method detects when a tailgate, door, or other object on a vehicle moves from a closed position to an open position and then generates an alarm. The wireless sensor system includes a wireless sensor and a transceiver module. The transceiver module is plugged into a cigarette lighter of the vehicle to receive its power. The wireless sensor detects a movement of an object on a vehicle from a first position to a second position. The wireless sensor transmits data indicating the object moved from the first position to the second position to the transceiver module. The transceiver module receives the transmitted data and determines whether to cause an alarm to be generated based, at least in part, on the transmitted data. When an alarm is to be generated, the transceiver module causes the alarm to be generated. 120-. (canceled)21. A wireless sensor system for monitoring position of a component of a vehicle , the wireless sensor system comprising:a sensor module for monitoring position of the component on which the sensor module is mounted, the sensor module having a power source and a sensor connected to the power source, the sensor module wirelessly transmitting data indicative of the component's position when the component is in a desired position; anda transceiver module that receives data transmitted from the sensor module to determine whether the component is in the desirable position, the transceiver having a power connector that receives power from the vehicle and a user indicator for generating an alert indicative of the component's position, wherein the transceiver module causes the user indicator to generate the alert where the component is not in the desirable position or where no data is received from the sensor module.22. The wireless sensor system of claim 21 , wherein the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a wireless tilt sensor claim 21 , an accelerometer claim 21 , a Hall-effect sensor claim 21 , and a reed ...

SHEAR BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR A BLENDER

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.

INTERLOCKING BLENDING SYSTEM

A blending system is shown and described herein. The blending system may include a base including a motor, a blade selectively and operably engaged with the base, where the motor rotates the blade, a container having an open end and a lid configured to cover the open end. The blending system may also include an interlock system that may include a plurality of induction coils positioned on the base and the container and be in electrical communication with at least one lid sensor, wherein the power is translated through the induction coils to engage a switch device to complete a power circuit to allow a user to operate the motor of the blender. 1. An interlocking blending system comprising:a base including a motor and a first set of inductive coils; anda container including a second set of inductive coils that selectively inductively couples with the first set of inductive coils;wherein the base selectively permits operation of the motor based on the inductive coupling of the first set of coils and the second set of coils.2. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the first set of inductive coils includes at least one transmitter coil and at least one receiving coil.3. The blending system of claim 2 , wherein the second set of inductive coils includes at least one transmitter coil and at least one receiving coil.4. The blending system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one transmitter coil of the first set of inductive coils induces current in the at least one receiving coil of the second set of inductive coils in response to power supplied to the at least one transmitter coil of the first set of inductive coils when the container is operatively attached to the base.5. The blending system of claim 4 , further comprising a lid operatively coupled to the container claim 4 , wherein the lid completes an electrical connection between the at least one transmitter coil and at least one receiving coil of the second set of inductive coils.6. The blending system of claim 5 , ...

FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY

A food processor assembly is provided with a bowl base adapted to receive a rotary input, and an interlock. A bowl is separate from, and sized to be supported upon, the bowl base, to receive and process food products therein. A lid is sized to attach to the bowl to enclose the bowl and to interact with the bowl base interlock. The interlock of the bowl base is isolated from the bowl and the lid. 1. A food processor assembly comprising:a bowl base adapted to receive a rotary input, with an interlock;a bowl separate from, and sized to be supported upon, the bowl base, to receive and process food products therein; anda lid sized to attach to the bowl to enclose the bowl and to interact with the bowl base interlock; andwherein the interlock of the bowl base is isolated from the bowl and the lid.2. The food processor assembly of wherein the lid and the bowl collectively provide a food processing region that is free of grooves or crevasses.3. The food processor assembly of further comprising a plunger cooperating with the lid; anda lengthwise rod to interact with a switch on the bowl base to indicate a position of the plunger.4. A method for cleaning a food processor assembly comprising:enclosing food product within a bowl and a lid of a food processor assembly;processing food product within the bowl and the lid;separating the bowl and the lid from a bowl base thereby disengaging the bowl and the lid from an interlock in the bowl base; andwashing the bowl and the lid. This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/877,057 filed Jul. 22, 2019, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.According to at least one embodiment, a food processor assembly is provided with a bowl base adapted to receive a rotary input, and an interlock. A bowl is separate from, and sized to be supported upon, the bowl base, to receive and process food products therein. A lid is sized to attach to the bowl to enclose the bowl ...

SOUND DAMPENING BLENDING CONTAINER

A blending system includes a blending container having a base surface. The container also has a side wall extending upwardly from said base surface and a sound sleeve extending upwardly from said base surface and encasing the side wall. The container may also have a viscoelastic material positioned between the side wall and the sound sleeve extending upwardly from said base surface. In one embodiment, a blender has a base containing a motor and the container described above and the container is able to attach and engage with the motor and the base. 1. A container for a blender , the container comprising:a base surface;a side wall extending upwardly from said base surface; anda sound sleeve extending upwardly from said base surface and circumscribing at least a portion of the side wall.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the sound sleeve comprises a material selected from a group comprising plastic claim 1 , fiberglass claim 1 , glass claim 1 , foam claim 1 , metal claim 1 , or a combination of two or more thereof.3. The container of further comprising a sound altering material positioned between the side wall and the sound sleeve.4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the sound altering material comprises a material selected from a group comprising polymers claim 3 , amorphous polymers claim 3 , semi-crystalline polymers claim 3 , biopolymers claim 3 , bitumen material claim 3 , or a combination of two more of thereof.5. The container of claim 3 , wherein the sound altering material contacts the side wall.6. The container of claim 3 , wherein the sound altering material is approximately 0.1-25 mm wide.7. The container of claim 3 , wherein the sound alerting material comprises a plurality of layers.8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the sound alerting material comprises a plurality of materials.9. The container of claim 1 , wherein portions of the sound sleeve are spaced a distance of between 0.1-25 mm away from portions of the side wall corresponding to a ...

BLENDING VOLUME REDUCING DEVICE

A blending system is disclosed herein. The blending system may comprise a blender base, a container and a blending volume reduction device. The blending volume reduction device may be removably inserted into the container of the blender system at various positions. The positions may alter the working volume of the container when the blending volume reduction device is inserted in the container. 1. A blending system comprising:a container comprising a cavity;a rotating assembly disposed within the cavity; anda blending volume reduction device operatively insertable within the cavity to alter a working volume of the container.2. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the rotating assembly comprises a blade claim 1 , and wherein the working volume is defined by the volume of space within the cavity that is exposed to the blade.3. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the blending volume reduction device comprises a cover member configured to contact at least a portion of an inner wall of the container.4. The blending system of claim 3 , wherein the cover member comprises at least one aperture.5. The blending system of claim 4 , further comprising a plug member configured to selectively cover the at least one aperture.6. The blending system of claim 3 , wherein the blending volume reduction device further comprises a handle.7. The blending system of claim 6 , wherein the handle is removably attached to the blending volume reduction device.8. The blending system of claim 6 , wherein a length of the handle is adjustable.9. The blending system of claim 6 , wherein the handle comprises an engagement member configured to engage with an engagement member of the container claim 6 , wherein the blending volume reduction device is held in a position when the engagement member of the handle engages with the engagement member of the container.10. The blending system of claim 6 , further comprising a lever member comprising a handle that is operatively hingedly attached to the ...

DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR BLENDING SYSTEMS

A blending system is provided for displaying information. The blending system may include a display system. The display system may project or display an image on a blending container. The image may be a gradient marking or text relating to a blending process. The display system may contain a projection device capable of projecting an image, a control component operatively controlling the blender display system and at least one sensor operatively evaluating data associated with a blender device to provide feedback to the control component. 1. A blending system comprising:a base including a motor;a container operably attached to the base; anda display system configured to project an image.2. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises the display system.3. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the display system is operatively attachable to the base.4. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the display system is adjacent to the blending system.5. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the display system comprises:a projection device capable of projecting an image;a control component operatively controlling the display system; andat least one sensor capable of evaluating data to provide feedback to the control component.6. The blending system of claim 5 , wherein the projection device comprises at least one lens.7. The blending system of claim 5 , wherein the projection device comprises at least one light source.8. The blending system of claim 5 , wherein the projection device comprises at least one focus device.9. The blending system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one sensor is selected from at least one of temperature sensor claim 5 , a motion sensor claim 5 , a proximity sensor claim 5 , a pressure sensor claim 5 , an infrared sensor claim 5 , a spectrometer claim 5 , an optical scanner claim 5 , or a multi-wave length scanner.10. The blending system of claim 5 , wherein the display system projects an image onto a portion of the blending ...

NON-VOLATILE MEMORY (NVM) CELL AND A METHOD OF MAKING

A method of forming a flash memory cell includes forming a first hard mask and a second hard mask on a substrate. A select gate is formed as a spacer around the first hard mask. A charge storage layer is formed over the first and second hard masks and the select gate. A control gate is formed as a spacer around the second hard mask. A recess in the control gate is filled with a dielectric material. The recess is formed between a curved sidewall of the control gate and a sidewall of the charge storage layer directly adjacent the curved sidewall of the control gate. 19-. (canceled)10. A method of forming a flash memory cell comprising:forming a first hard mask and a second hard mask on a substrate;forming a select gate as a spacer around the first hard mask;forming a charge storage layer over the first and second hard masks and the select gate;forming a control gate as a spacer around the second hard mask; andfilling a recess in the control gate with a dielectric material, the recess is formed between a curved sidewall of the control gate and a sidewall of the charge storage layer directly adjacent the curved sidewall of the control gate.11. The method of further comprising:chemically-mechanically polishing the dielectric material, the select gate, the charge storage layer, and the control gate.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein:the forming the select gate as the spacer includes using a spacer etch.13. The method of claim 10 , wherein:the forming the control gate as the spacer includes using a spacer etch.14. The method of further comprising:removing the first and second hard mask.15. The method of further comprising:removing a portion of the charge storage layer adjacent a top portion of a curved sidewall of the select gate.16. A method comprising:forming a first and second hard mask on a semiconductor substrate, the first and second hard masks are separated from each other by more than a desired channel length for a flash memory cell;depositing a layer of ...

INTERLOCKING BLENDING SYSTEM

A blending system is shown and described herein. The blending system may include a base including a motor, a blade selectively and operably engaged with the base, where the motor rotates the blade, a container having an open end and a lid configured to cover the open end. The blending system may also include an interlock system that may include a plurality of induction coils positioned on the base and the container and be in electrical communication with at least one lid sensor, wherein the power is translated through the induction coils to engage a switch device to complete a power circuit to allow a user to operate the motor of the blender. 120.-. (canceled)21. An interlocking blending system comprising:a base comprising a motor, a switch and a first set of inductive coils; anda container comprising a blade assembly and a second set of inductive coils, wherein the second set of inductive coils inductively couples with the first set of inductive coils when the second set of inductive coils are operatively positioned on top of the first set of inductive coils;wherein the base permits operation of the blade assembly based on the inductive coupling of the first set of coils and the second set of coils when the container is operatively positioned on top of the base, which causes the switch to be in closed state completing the power circuit to drive the blade assembly.22. The blending system of claim 21 , wherein the first set of inductive coils includes a transmitter coil and a receiving coil and wherein the second set of inductive coils includes a transmitter coil and a receiving coil.23. The blending system of claim 22 , wherein the transmitter coil of the first set of inductive coils induces current in the receiving coil of the second set of inductive coils in response to power supplied to the transmitter coil of the first set of inductive coils when the container is operatively attached to the base.24. The blending system of claim 21 , wherein the base comprises a ...

BAGLESS AND REUSABLE PRODUCT DISPOSING BIN

A modular blending system including a bin is provided; the bin being for consumable products has a well in the bottom thereof. A bottom surface of the bin is sloped from substantially a plurality of sides toward the well to facilitate evacuation of the consumable product into and through the well. An outlet fixture connected through an opening in the well may be connected to a dispenser, thereby allowing evacuation of the consumable product from the well to the dispenser. The bin may also have side walls for supporting the bin, and/or a lid for covering at least a portion of the top of the bin. 1. A consumable product bin comprising:a plurality of side surfaces;a bottom surface; anda well disposed within the bottom surface, the well comprising a plurality of side surfaces and a bottom surface,wherein the bottom surface of the bin slopes generally downward toward the well from at least one of the plurality of side surfaces of the bin and the well includes at least one opening to which an outlet fixture is connected, the outlet fixture allowing the consumable product in the bin to flow through the well and into another receptacle.2. The bin of claim 1 , wherein the outlet fixture is positioned at a downward angle to facilitate the flow of the consumable product.3. The bin of further comprising at least two walls claim 1 , each peripherally located outside of one of the plurality of side surfaces of the bin.4. The bin of claim 3 , wherein the weight of the bin is supported by the at least two walls and claim 3 , in supporting the weight of the bin claim 3 , the at least two walls position the bin in an operative position.5. The bin of claim 1 , wherein the bin and well are coated with a non-stick material.6. The bin of further comprising a lid.7. The bin of claim 6 , wherein the lid comprises an indicator of the level of product held within the bin.8. The bin of claim 1 , wherein the outlet fixture is connected to a dispenser via tubing so as to allow the flow of the ...

BLENDER CONTROL PANEL

A control panel for a blender assembly is shown and described. The control panel may include a body integrated with controls. The body may also be integrated with circuitry, such as a printed circuit board. The controls may interact with the printed circuit board to control operation of the blender assembly. 1. A control panel for a blender assembly , the control panel comprising:a body comprising a first side and a second side;at least one input/output device operatively disposed at the first side; andat least one connection port operatively disposed at the second side, wherein the connection comport operatively couples to a blender base of the blender assembly.2. The control panel of claim 1 , further comprising:a printed circuit board coupled to the body at the second side.3. The control panel of claim 2 , wherein the printed circuit board is in operative communication with the at least one input/output device.4. The control panel of claim 2 , wherein the printed circuit board is operatively coupled to the at least one connection port.5. The control panel of claim 2 , wherein the printed circuit board is in operative communication with the at least one input/output device.6. The control panel of claim 2 , further comprising at least one tack switch extending from the printed circuit board.7. The control panel of claim 1 , wherein the at least one input/output device comprises at least one switch.8. The control panel of claim 1 , wherein the at least one input/output device comprises at least one knob.9. The control panel of claim 1 , wherein the at least one input/output device comprises at least one touch sensor.10. A control panel for a blender assembly comprising a motor claim 1 , the control panel comprising:a body comprising a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is exposed when the body is operatively attached to the blender assembly;at least one input/output device disposed on the first side; anda printed circuit board disposed on the ...

FOOD PROCESSOR

A food processor assembly is disclosed. An example food processor assembly includes an assembly base, a bowl base, a bow, a lid, and a blade storage container. The assembly base includes a rotary input shaft that selectively couples to a coupler of a blender base. The bowl base selectively couples to the assembly base with the rotary input shaft extending through the bowl based. The bowl includes a body and a central column integrally formed with the body though which the rotary input shaft extends. The lid selectively couples to the bowl. The lid includes a feed tube to receive food items. The lid having a first vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl and a second vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl. The blade storage container selectively couples to the lid when the lid in coupled to the bowl in the second vertical orientation. 1. A food processor assembly comprising:an assembly base with a rotary input shaft configured to selectively couple to a coupler of a blender base;a bowl base configured to selectively couple to the assembly base, the rotary input shaft extending through the bowl based a bowl configured to selectively couple to the bowl base, the bowl including a body and a central column integrally formed with the body though which the rotary input shaft extends;a lid configured to selectively couple to the bowl, the lid including a feed tube to receive food items to be processes and the lid having a first vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl and a second vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl; anda blade storage container configured to selectively couple to the lid when the lid in coupled to the bowl in the second vertical orientation.2. The food processor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly base defines a plurality of mounting holes claim 1 , and wherein the a bowl base further comprises a latch including a lever claim 1 , the bowl base selectively coupling to the assembly base ...

HAND-HELD IMMERSION BLENDER

A hand-held appliance having a housing with a top portion and a bottom portion that houses a motor and a temperature sensor configured to monitor the motor temperature and, if the temperature reaches a predetermined threshold, trigger removal of power until the temperature is below the threshold. The motor is controlled via a power button located on an external face of the housing. The housing includes a speed-set-button located on an external face of the housing controlling the speed of the motor and a plurality of lights corresponding to the respective speed thereof. The bottom of the housing includes a coupling portion configured to receive an attachment such as a blending assembly, whisk, frothing assembly, or other attachment. The housing further includes a sensor configured to monitor motor performance and applied load and, if the load exceeds a predetermined threshold, trigger removal of power from the motor. 1. A hand-held blending system comprising:a housing that houses a motor;at least one sensor disposed within the housing;a control panel comprising at least two user interface devices; anda display located on the housing.2. The hand-held blending system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor monitors the motor.3. The hand-held blending system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a temperature sensor claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the motor.4. The hand-held blending system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a stall sensor claim 1 , wherein the stall sensor monitors the operation of the motor.5. The hand-held kitchen blending system of claim 1 , wherein the at least two user interface devices include a power button and a speed button.6. The hand-held kitchen blending system of claim 1 , wherein the power button and the speed button are located on a side of the housing so that a user can depress the power button or the speed button when holding the hand-held kitchen blending ...

Blending system

A blending system is shown and described herein. The blending system may include a base including a motor, a blade assembly selectively and operably engaged with the base, where the motor drives the blade assembly, and a container having an inner and outer layer. The blending system may also include a magnet positioned between inner and outer layers of the container, and a sensor positioned in the base, where the magnet in operative proximity to the sensor permits operation of the motor.

WIRELESS TILT SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

A wireless sensor system and method detects when a tailgate, door, or other object on a vehicle moves from a closed position to an open position and then generates an alarm. The wireless sensor system includes a wireless sensor and a transceiver module. The transceiver module is plugged into a cigarette lighter of the vehicle to receive its power. The wireless sensor detects a movement of an object on a vehicle from a first position to a second position. The wireless sensor transmits data indicating the object moved from the first position to the second position to the transceiver module. The transceiver module receives the transmitted data and determines whether to cause an alarm to be generated based, at least in part, on the transmitted data. When an alarm is to be generated, the transceiver module causes the alarm to be generated. 1. A wireless sensor system comprising:a wireless sensor adapted to detect an object's position on a vehicle relative to a first position and a second position, wherein the wireless sensor is configured to wirelessly transmit data indicative of the object's position; anda transceiver module adapted to wirelessly receive the transmitted data and to determine whether to cause an alarm to be generated based, at least in part, on the transmitted data, wherein the alarm is indicative of the object's position.2. The wireless sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the transceiver module is adapted interface with a cigarette lighter of the vehicle.3. The wireless sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the transceiver module is adapted to interface with a computing system of the vehicle.4. The wireless sensor system of claim 3 , wherein the transceiver module is adapted to interface with the vehicle's computing system via an on-board diagnostic port.5. The wireless sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the transceiver module is adapted to interface with a mobile computing device.6. The wireless sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the transceiver module is ...

Non-volatile memory (nvm) cell and a method of making

A method of forming a flash memory cell includes forming a first hard mask and a second hard mask on a substrate. A select gate is formed as a spacer around the first hard mask. A charge storage layer is formed over the first and second hard masks and the select gate. A control gate is formed as a spacer around the second hard mask. A recess in the control gate is filled with a dielectric material. The recess is formed between a curved sidewall of the control gate and a sidewall of the charge storage layer directly adjacent the curved sidewall of the control gate.

WIRELESS BLENDING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A blending device includes a motor, a motor controller, and a wireless controller configured to receive a wireless signal. The motor controller may be configured to alter the operations of the motor based the wireless signal. The wireless signal may include a blending program to be carried out by the blending device. The blending device may include one or more sensors configured to sense parameters of the blending device. The wireless signal may include information related to the sensed parameters. A blending device network may be formed by providing a second blending device having a wireless controller in communication with the first blending device wireless controller. The first and second blending devices may share information over the network. 1. A blending device comprising:a motor;a motor controller configured to control operations of said motor;a wireless controller configured to receive a wireless signal; andwherein said motor controller is configured to alter the operations of said motor based on information received in said wireless signal.2. The blending device of claim 1 , further comprising a memory and a processor.3. The blending device of claim 2 , wherein said wireless controller is configured to communicate using one of a Wi-Fi signal claim 2 , Bluetooth signal claim 2 , ZigBee signal claim 2 , or cellular network signal.4. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein said wireless controller is integrally formed with said blending device.5. The blending device of further comprising a communication port configured to receive said wireless controller.6. The blending device of claim 5 , wherein said communication port is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.7. The blending device of claim 5 , wherein said wireless controller comprises a dongle removably connectable to said communication port.8. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein said wireless controller is configured to receive a blending program.9. The blending device of claim 8 , wherein said ...

POWERED BLENDING CONTAINER

A blending device is shown and described. The blending device may include a blending container and a power source operatively connected to the blending container. The power source may be configured to supply power to the blending container. The blending container may also include a feature that is powered by the power source. 1. A blending device comprising:a blending container; anda power source operatively connected to the blending container, configured to supply power to the blending container,wherein the blending container includes a feature that is powered by the power source.2. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the power source is a wireless power source and provides at least some of the power to the blending container.3. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the power source is a rechargeable power source.4. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises a regenerative power source that uses the motion created by the blending device to generate at least some of the power to the blending container.5. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises a solar power source and provides at least some of the power to the blending container.6. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the blending container comprises a lid claim 1 , a body claim 1 , a handle claim 1 , and a base and wherein the power source is located in the handle of the blending container.7. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the blending container comprises a lid claim 1 , a body claim 1 , a handle claim 1 , and a base and wherein the power source is located in the body of the blending container.8. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the blending container comprises a lid claim 1 , a body claim 1 , a handle claim 1 , and a base and wherein the power source is located in the base of the blending container.9. The blending device of claim 1 , wherein the base of the blending container is connected to a blade assembly and the power source is ...

BLENDING SYSTEM

A blending system is shown and described herein. A blending system may include a base including a motor and a first shell that encases the motor. The blending system may also include a container that is removably coupled to the blender base. The blending system may also have a second shell selectively attached to the first shell. The blending system may also have a wall positioned within the base to direct airflow from the fan along a volute-shaped path. 1. A blending system comprising:a blender base including a motor and a first shell that encases the motor;a container, the container removably coupled to the blender base; anda second shell selectively attached to the first shell.2. The blending system of claim 1 , further wherein the first shell includes a liquid diversion portion adapted to generally prevent liquid from entering the motor.3. The blending system of claim 1 , further wherein the second shell is selectively detachable with the blender base and a third shell is selectively attachable with the blender base.4. The blending system of claim 1 , further wherein the first shell supports a blade base.5. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a magnet positioned between inner and outer layers of the container and the base includes a sensor positioned therein claim 1 , wherein the magnet in operative proximity to the sensor permits operation of the motor.6. The blending system of claim 5 , wherein the sensor includes a Reed Switch.7. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the second shell further comprises a snap-fit attachment to the first shell.8. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises an inner layer and an outer layer.9. The blending system of claim 8 , wherein the container further comprises a space between the inner and outer layers.10. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a fan to direct air into the base to provide cooling air to the motor.11. A blending system ...

PROGRAMMABLE BLENDER HAVING RECORD AND PLAYBACK FEATURES

A programmable blender having record and playback features includes a record mode and a playback mode. When the blender is placed into the record mode, a processor stores a user created blending sequence to a memory unit. Alternatively, when the blender is placed into a playback mode, the processor automatically controls the operation of the blender in accordance with the stored blending sequence. 1. A method for creating a blending sequence comprising the steps of:providing a blender having a memory unit and at least one user adjustable feature;placing the blender into a record mode;without initiating a previously stored blending sequence at the blender, adjusting the at least one user adjustable feature, so as to create a new blending sequence; andsimultaneously with the performance of said adjusting step, recording and storing the new blending sequence at the memory unit of the blender.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of actuating an initiate switch before said adjusting step to initiate said recording step.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of actuating the initiate switch after said recording step to terminate said recording and storing step.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of selecting a memory location in the memory unit to which the new blending sequence is to be stored claim 1 , said selecting step being performed prior to said adjusting step.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one user adjustable feature includes a motor speed setting that controls the speed of a motor provided by the blender that rotatably carries a blade assembly.6. The method of further comprising the steps of:placing the blender into a playback mode;selecting the new blending sequence stored at the memory unit; andplaying back the selected blend sequence, such that the blender automatically controls the at least one user adjustable feature of the blender in accordance with the new blending sequence.7. The ...

BLENDING CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

A blending system is provided for identifying a blending container. The blending system may include an attachment member that attaches to a blending container. The attachment member may include an identification tag. A receiving system may communicate with the identification tag to identify the container. The receiving system may measure characteristics of the blending container. The characteristics can be compared to stored characteristics. 1. An attachment member for a blender system , the attachment member comprising: an identification tag supported by the body; and', 'a latch portion operatively attaching the body to at least a portion of the blender system., 'a body comprising'}2. The attachment member of claim 1 , wherein the identification tag comprises a near field communication device.3. The attachment member of claim 2 , wherein the near field communication device operatively generates a wireless signal in response to receiving a wireless signal from a transmitter device.4. The attachment member of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a track member having a generally circular shape and configured to support an antenna of the identification tag.5. The attachment member of claim 4 , wherein the track member comprises a groove that operatively receives the antenna.6. The attachment member of claim 1 , wherein the latch portion comprises a cleat that operatively secures the body to at least a portion of the blender system.7. A blender system for blending foodstuff claim 1 , the blender system comprising:a blender container; 'a body comprising at least one identification tag, wherein the support member supports an identification tag of the at least one identification tag and the track member supports an antenna of the identification tag.', 'an attachment member operatively attached to a portion of the blender container, wherein the attachment member comprises8. The blender system of claim 7 , further comprising:a receiver device that includes at least ...

MOUNTABLE BLENDER SYSTEM AND CONTAINER FOR UPSIDE DOWN BLENDING

A blender system is configured to mount to an object. The blender system includes a mounting bracket that couples the blender system to an underneath side of a cabinet or a counter. The blender system may include a housing assembly and a blending container. The blending container selectively couples the housing assembly at an interlock, and the housing assembly includes a motor for rotating an axial shaft of the blender system that includes a mixing blade for blending items in the blending container. In some examples, the blender system includes a quick release agitator for separating the axial shaft and the mixing blade from the motor. In other examples, the interlock includes at least one of a rotating locking tab assembly and a magnetic interlock. 1. A blender system configured to mount on a surface of an object , comprising:a housing assembly comprising a motor configured to blend contents underneath; anda mounting bracket coupled to the housing assembly and configured to attach the housing assembly to the underneath side of the object.2. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a blending container claim 1 , wherein the blending container is configured to couple to the housing assembly at an interlock.3. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising:an axial shaft coupled to the motor, wherein the motor rotates the axial shaft; anda blade assembly coupled to the axial shaft.4. The blender system of claim 3 , wherein the axial shaft is removably connected to the motor.5. The blender system of claim 3 , wherein the axial shaft is fixedly connected to the motor.6. The blender system of claim 3 , further comprising a blending container claim 3 , wherein the blending container comprises a recess formed at a bottom portion thereof for accepting a shaft protrusion formed at an end of the axial shaft.7. The blender system of claim 6 , wherein the shaft protrusion sits within the recess for stabilizing the axial shaft.8. The blender system of claim 7 , ...

MODULAR BLENDING SYSTEM

A modular blending system is shown and described. The modular blending system may include a storage device capable of storing a plurality of flavoring products, and an ice shaving mechanism removably attached to the storage device, the ice shaving mechanism including an ice dispenser. The modular blending system may also include a fluid dispensing unit in fluid communication with the flavoring products, where the fluid dispensing unit is separate from the ice dispenser. 131-. (canceled)32. A method of cleaning a modular blending system comprising the steps of:attaching a cleaning system having a fixture and at least one tube with the modular blending system;inserting an end of the tube into a cleaning solution;initiating operation of a pump;pumping the cleaning solution into the tube through the fixture and into the modular blending system;soaking the modular blending system;initiating operation of the pump; andevacuating the cleaning solution from the modular blending system.33. The method of claim 32 , further comprising the step of:operating the pump in first and second directions with the cleaning solution in the modular blending system.34. The method of claim 32 , wherein the cleaning solution is evacuated from the modular blending system by utilizing gravity.35. A tray configured to be selectively held within a storage device claim 32 , the tray comprising:a floor configured to be positioned within the storage device;at least one wall extending from the floor;an opening in the at least one wall, the opening configured to receive a receptacle spout; anda base plate moveably secured with the floor, wherein the base plate moves relative to the floor to assist with evacuating fluid from a receptacle.36. The tray of claim 35 , wherein the base plate is pivotally secured with the floor.37. The tray of claim 36 , further comprising at least one biasing member claim 36 , the biasing member pivotally securing the base plate with the floor.38. The tray of claim 37 , ...

INTERLOCKING BLENDING SYSTEM

A blender system that includes a base that is selectively and operatively engaged with a container and an open and closable enclosure is shown and described herein. The base may include an interlock component that may interact with an interlock component of an enclosure or a container. The base also includes a motor that is selectively and operatively engaged with a blade disposed within the container. The motor may be controlled based on arrangement of the base, the enclosure, or the container. 1. A blender system comprising:a base including a motor and at least one first reed switch;an enclosure including at least one first magnet, wherein the enclosure is selectively positionable on the base and is selectively movable in a closed orientation and an open orientation; andwherein, the at least one first magnet actuates at least one first reed switch when the enclosure is in the closed orientation and is selectively positioned on the base.2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the base permits driving of the motor when the at least one first magnet actuates the at least one first reed switch claim 1 , and wherein the base prohibits driving of the motor when the at least one first magnet does not actuate the at least one first reed switch.3. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a container selectively positionable on the base claim 1 , such that the container is operatively enclosed by the enclosure when the enclosure is in the closed orientation and is selectively positioned on the base.4. The blender system of claim 3 , wherein the container comprises at least one second magnet and wherein the base comprises at least one second reed switch claim 3 , wherein the at least one second magnet actuates at least one second reed switch when the container is selectively and operatively positioned on the base.5. The blender system of claim 4 , wherein the base permits driving of the motor when the at least one first magnet actuates the at least one first ...

CAPACITIVE TOUCH FACEPLATE FOR A BLENDER

Touch sensors form various controls for a touch controller of a blender. The controls are arranged on the touch controller such that a user holding the blender can operate the blender by articulating their thumbs. In one example, button controls for preset programs are arranged in an arcuate manner on one side of the touch controller, the curvature of the arcuate shape being open to the side of the blender. A button for a pulsating function may be located inside the curvature opening. Start and stop buttons may be located near the bottom in the middle of the touch controller. A vertical sliding speed control may be located on the side of the touch controller opposite the button controls. The touch controller may also have an LED or LCD screen. 1. A blending apparatus comprising:an input apparatus;a controller;a motor; anda container,wherein the input apparatus comprises a plurality of touch sensors arranged to form a plurality of touch controls, the plurality of touch controls arranged to be operated by articulation of a user's thumb about an axis of rotation while holding the blending apparatus.2. The blending apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the input apparatus comprises first side claim 1 , second side claim 1 , and middle portions claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of touch controls comprise buttons corresponding to a plurality of blending programs on the first side portion, a speed control on the second side portion, and start and stop buttons in the middle portion, andwherein, the plurality of blending programs are arranged, in part, in an arcuate manner.3. The blending apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a touch control for a pulsating function is arranged in the curvature defined by the arcuate arrangement of the buttons corresponding to the plurality of blending programs.4. The blending apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the curvature defined by the arcuate arrangement opens to the first side of the blending apparatus.5. The blending ...

INTERLOCKING BLENDING SYSTEM

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; anda container including a second near field communications component;wherein the first near field communication component operatively generates a first signal to operatively power the second near field communication component.2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the first near field communication comprises a coverage area such that the second near field communication component is within the coverage area when the container is operatively interlocked with the base.3. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the second near field communication component is outside of the coverage area when the container is not operatively interlocked with the base.4. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the second near field communication component operatively generates claim 1 , in response to receiving the first signal claim 1 , a second signal.5. The blender system of claim 4 , wherein the base alters claim 4 , in response to the first near field communication component operatively receiving the second signal claim 4 , an operation of the base.6. The blender system of claim 6 , wherein altering the operation comprises allowing or preventing operation of the motor.7. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the second near filed communication component comprises a memory device that operatively stores information associate with the container.8. The blender system of claim 7 , wherein the information associate with the container comprises at least one of a history of use of the container claim 7 , a ...

OPTICAL RECOGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FOR A BLENDER

A blending system is shown and described herein. The blending system may include a base including a motor, a blade selectively and operably engaged with the base, where the motor rotates the blade, a container having an open end and a lid configured to cover the open end. The blending system may also include an optical interlock detector that may include a camera positioned on the base and indicia positioned at a predetermined location on a lid, wherein the camera detects the indicia and position of the lid to permit operation of the blender. 1. A blending system comprising:a base housing a motor;a container operatively coupled to the base;a blade assembly operatively disposed within the container, the blade assembly operatively engaged with the motor;a lid operatively attached to the container; andan interlock detector comprising at least one image sensor, the interlock detector determines, based at least in part on data captured by the at least one image sensor, whether the container, the lid, and the base are interlocked.2. The blending system of claim 1 , wherein the interlock detector further controls operation of the motor based on determining whether the container claim 1 , the lid claim 1 , and the base are interlocked.3. The blending system of claim 2 , whereinin response to determining that the container, the lid, and the base are interlocked, the interlock detector permits operation of the motor; andin response to determining that the container, the lid, and the base are not interlocked, the interlock detector prevents operation of the motor.4. The blending system of claim 2 , wherein the interlock detector further controls operation of the motor based on determining an association with the container claim 2 , the lid claim 2 , and the base.5. The blending system of claim 4 , whereinin response to determining that the container, the lid, and the base are interlocked and are associated with an operable combination, the interlock detector permits operation ...

Blending volume reducing device

A blending system is disclosed herein. The blending system may comprise a blender base, a container and a blending volume reduction device. The blending volume reduction device may be removably inserted into the container of the blender system at various positions. The positions may alter the working volume of the container when the blending volume reduction device is inserted in the container.

Shear blade assembly for a blender

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.

Blending volume reducing device

A blending system is disclosed herein. The blending system may comprise a blender base, a container and a blending volume reducing device. The blending volume reducing device may be removably inserted into the container of the blender system at various positions. The positions may alter the working volume of the container when the blending volume reducing device is inserted in the container.

MOTOR WITH INDUCTIVE DECELERATION

A motor is generally described. The motor may include an armature and a coil. The coil and armature operatively receive power from a power source. The power induces magnetic fields in the coil and armature to drive the armature. When power is removed, the coils reverse polarity to inductively decelerate the armature. 1. A blender system comprising:a blender base comprising a motor and a housing that houses the motor, an armature; and', 'a coil selectively coupled to a power supply,', 'wherein the coil generates a magnetic field having a first polarity when power is supplied to the coil, and generates a second field having a second polarity when the power is disconnected from the coil., 'wherein the motor comprises2. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a switching circuit comprising a first relay that operatively connects a power source to a first portion of the coil in an open state and disconnects the power source from the first portion of the coil when in the closed state.3. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the first relay connects the first portion of the coil to a braking resistor when in the closed state.4. The blender system of claim 3 , wherein the switching circuit further comprises a second relay that operatively couples a first node of the armature to a second portion of the coil when the second relay is open state and connects a second node of the armature to the second portion of the coil in when the second relay is closed.5. The blender system of claim 4 , wherein the switching circuit delays closing the second relay after closing the first relay.6. The blender system of claim 4 , wherein the second relay operatively couples the first portion of the coil to the second node of the armature when the second relay is open.7. The blender system of claim 6 , wherein the second relay operatively couples the first portion of the coil to the first node of the armature when the second relay is closed.8. The blender system of claim 1 , ...

FOOD PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY FOR A BLENDER BASE

A food processor assembly is provided with a bowl with a substrate sized to be supported upon a blender base, and a sidewall to collectively define a bowl cavity to receive food products. A planetary gear transmission is supported upon the bowl substrate with a rotary input sized to receive a blender rotary output. A first transmission rotary output extends into the bowl cavity to provide a reduced rotation from the rotary input. A blade is connected to the first transmission rotary output for rotation relative to the bowl substrate to perform a cutting operation to a food product. The blade has a first cutting edge formed adjacent the first transmission rotary output to perform a continuous cutting operation to the food products. The blade has a second cutting edge spaced radially from the first transmission rotary output to perform a sequential cutting operation to the food products. 1. A food processor assembly comprising:a bowl with a substrate sized to be supported upon a blender base, and a sidewall to collectively define a bowl cavity to receive food products;a planetary gear transmission supported upon the bowl substrate with a rotary input sized to receive a blender rotary output from the blender base, and a first transmission rotary output extending into the bowl cavity to provide a reduced rotation from the rotary input; anda blade connected to the first transmission rotary output for rotation relative to the bowl substrate to perform a cutting operation to a food product.2. The food processor assembly of wherein the rotary input further comprises an input shaft.3. The food processor assembly of further comprising a blender base with a coupling to provide the blender rotary output with a splined receptacle sized to receive the input shaft.4. The food processor assembly of further comprising:a sensor for detecting an identification and installment orientation of the blade; and receive input indicative of the identification and installment orientation of ...

GEAR DRIVE CONTAINER

A blender system may include a base including a motor, a container, and a blade assembly. The blade assembly may include a gear drive. The gear drive may include an input and an output. The input may receive a drive shaft of a motor. The output may drive blades of a blade assembly. The gear drive may alter a rotational speed of the blades relative to a speed of the drive shaft of the motor. 1. A blade assembly for a blender system comprising:one or more blades coupled to a blade shaft;a gear drive operatively driving the blade shaft; andan input shaft extending from the gear drive and operatively driven by a motor.2. The blade assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gear drive operatively reduces a speed of the blade shaft relative a speed of the input shaft.3. The blade assembly of claim 2 , wherein the gear drive comprises a driven-to-drive ratio of x:1 claim 2 , wherein x is about or is between 2 and 3.5.4. The blade assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gear drive comprises one or more planetary gears.5. The blade assembly of further comprising one or more bearings disposed about at least one of the input shaft or the blade shaft.6. The blade assembly of wherein the output gear drive is coupled to the blade shaft.7. The blade assembly of further comprising a center gear housing operatively coupling the blade shaft to a blender container.8. The blade assembly of further comprising a collar operatively attachable to the center gear housing.9. A blender system for blending foodstuff claim 7 , the blender system comprising:a base comprising a motor and a splined coupler;a container; and one or more blades operatively disposed within the container;', 'a gear drive;', 'a blade shaft coupled to an output of the gear drive; and', 'a drive shaft coupled to an input of the gear drive;, 'a blade assembly comprisingwherein the splined coupler operatively drives the drive shaft, andwherein the gear drive converts the rotational speed of the drive shaft to drive the blade shaft at a ...

Sealing enclosure for a blender

An enclosure for a blender including a body portion adapted to be secured to a base, and a cover pivotally attached to the body portion. The body portion includes sidewalls, a back wall, and an abbreviated top wall. The cover includes sidewalls, a front wall, a top wall, and an abbreviated back wall. A flange extends outwardly from the sidewalls and the top wall of the body portion and a gasket is provided thereon to create a seal between the cover and the body portion of the enclosure.

Sealing enclosure for a food processor

An enclosure (10) for a food processor including a body portion (18) adapted to be secured to a base (12), and a cover (16) pivotal-ly attached to the body portion. The body portion includes sidewalls (30), a back wall (32), and an abbreviated top wall (34). The cover includes side-walls (36), a front wall (38), a top wall (40), and an abbreviated back wall (42). A flange (54) extends outwardly from the sidewalls and the top wall of the body portion and a gasket (60) is provided thereon to create a seal between the cover and the body portion of the enclosure.

Display system for blending systems

Blender having user operated drink program modifying and copying processor

A programmable drink blender (20) includes a blender motor (25), a user interface and display (24) having a plurality of buttons (30) for entry of various user selections, a base memory (70) storing a blend program, a key card (50) having a memory storing a blend program, a socket (68) receiving the key card (50), and a processor (62) for controlling blender motor (25) in accordance with the blend program. The blend program has a plurality of operating segments with variable blend program operating characteristics. The user presses selected buttons (30) to cause processor (62) to modify and save any desired characteristic of the blend program. The user also presses selected buttons (30) to cause processor (62) to copy the blend program from memory in key card (50) to base memory (70), and vice versa.

Blending system

本發明呈現及說明一攪拌系統。該攪拌系統可包括一基座，該基座包括一馬達、一刀片組件，其選擇性地並操作性地與該基座接合，而該馬達係在基座裡驅動該刀片組件、以及一容器，其具有一內外層。該攪拌系統亦可包括安置於該容器內外層之間之一磁鐵，以及安置於基座之一感應器，該磁鐵在操作上靠近該感應器，能讓該馬達運作。

Lid for a container for a blender

Base for a blender

A base (10) for a food processor housing a motor and including controls (26) for operation of the food processor. The base (10) includes an air intake (28), an air exhaust (36), and a baffle (38), wherein the air exhaust (36) and baffle (38) are formed as a part of the bottom (20) of the food processor base (10) and act to reduce the sound emitted by the food processor. The bottom (20) of the food processor base includes an internal cavity (30) defined partially by a support flange (32) where heated air is exhausted. The air is then forced to change directions before exiting through exhaust ports (36).

Auxiliary cooling fan for a blending system

A blender system (200) includes a blender base (202) that is selectively and operably engaged with a container. The blender base (202) may include a housing (250) that houses a motor (210) operatively driving a mixing blade, and a fan (230). The fan (230) may operate independent of the motor (210). The fan (230) may force air through the blender base to cool the motor and other operative components of the blender base.

Interlocking blending system

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.

Blender blade

In one embodiment of the invention, a blender blade ( 10 ) includes a body portion ( 12 ) having an upper surface ( 15 ) and a lower surface ( 16 ). The body portion includes an aperture ( 13 ) effectively defining an axis of rotation for the blender blade ( 10 ). A first blade wing ( 21 ) extends from the body portion ( 12 ) and has an upper surface ( 23 ) and a lower surface ( 25 ). A second blade ( 22 ) wing extends from the body portion ( 12 ) and has an upper surface ( 24 ) and a lower surface ( 26 ). A leading edge ( 41 ) is provided on the first blade wing ( 21 ) and a leading edge ( 42 ) is provided on the second blade wing ( 22 ), the leading edges ( 41, 42 ) being adapted to cut through a working medium during rotation of the blender blade ( 10 ). At least one wing flap ( 51, 52 ) extending outwardly, selectively from the first blade wing ( 21 ) and the second blade wing ( 22 ).

Sealing enclosure for a food processor

An enclosure (10) for a food processor including a body portion (18) adapted to be secured to a base (12), and a cover (16) pivotally attached to the body portion. The body portion includes sidewalls (30), a back wall (32), and an abbreviated top wall (34). The cover includes sidewalls (36), a front wall (38), a top wall (40), and an abbreviated back wall (42). A flange (54) extends outwardly from the sidewalls and the top wall of the body portion and a gasket (60) is provided thereon to create a seal between the cover and the body portion of the enclosure.

Sealing enclosure for a food processor

Wireless blending device and system

Sound Insulated Blender Base

A blending system includes a blender base. The blender base includes a housing. The housing defines a cavity. A motor is disposed within the cavity. An insulating material is disposed between the housing and the cavity. The insulating material defines air channels. The air channels are in fluid communication with a fan. The fan operates independent of the motor. The motor is suspended from a suspension bracket. The suspension bracket isolates the motor from the housing.

Interlocking blending system

A blender system that includes a base that is select ively 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.

Wireless tilt sensor system and method

A wireless sensor system and method detects when a tailgate, door, or other object on a vehicle moves from a closed position to an open position and then generates an alarm. The wireless sensor system includes a wireless sensor and a transceiver module. The transceiver module is plugged into a cigarette lighter of the vehicle to receive its power. The wireless sensor detects a movement of an object on a vehicle from a first position to a second position. The wireless sensor transmits data indicating the object moved from the first position to the second position to the transceiver module. The transceiver module receives the transmitted data and determines whether to cause an alarm to be generated based, at least in part, on the transmitted data. When an alarm is to be generated, the transceiver module causes the alarm to be generated.

Blender having user operated program modifying and copying processing data

Enclosure for a food processor.

Un contenedor (10) para un procesador de alimentos que incluye una parte de cuerpo (18) y una cubierta (16). La cubierta (16) está unida con bisagras con la parte del cuerpo (18). La parte del cuerpo (18) del contenedor incluye un extremo inferior metálico (41) que se acopla con el miembro base (12) del procesador de alimentos. El miembro base (12) puede incluir por lo menos un imán (39) que asegura el extremo inferior (41), y por lo tanto la parte del cuerpo (18), en posición por la fuerza magnética actuando sobre el extremo inferior (41). Se proporciona un empaque (42) entre el extremo inferior (41) de la parte del cuerpo (18) y el miembro base (12) para aislar completamente el contenedor (10) del miembro base (12), y reducir vibraciones en el contenedor (10) durante la operación del procesador de alimentos. La parte del cuerpo (18) del contenedor (10) puede incluir también cintas de empaque (40) para sellar el contenedor (10) cuando la cubierta (16) está cerrada.

Enclosure for a blender

Method and apparatus for controlling the blending of drinks

A drink-blending machine (10) includes an ice-shaving unit (11) and a blender assembly (12). The ice-shaving unit (11) is adapted to transfer ice from a bin (15) to the pitcher (18) of the blender assembly (12). A weighing mechanism (31) includes a deflection beam (33), one end of which carries the pitcher (18). The deflection beam (33) includes a strain gauge (34) which provides a signal proportional to weight to a control circuitry box (30). In operation of the machine (10), a quantity of liquid is placed in the pitcher (18) and dependent upon the weight of ice or liquid-to-ice ratio predetermined by depressing a selected button (44), ice from the ice-shaving unit (11) is transferred to the pitcher (18) until the predetermined weight of ice is received by the pitcher (18).

Sealing Enclosure for a Food Processor

An enclosure (10) for a food processor including a body portion (18) adapted to be secured to a base (12), and a cover (16) pivotally attached to the body 5 portion. The body portion includes sidewalls (30), a back wall (32), and an abbreviated top wall (34). The cover includes sidewalls (36), a front wall (38), a top wall (40), and an abbreviated back wall (42). A flange (54) extends outwardly from the sidewalls and the top wall of the body portion and a gasket (60) is provided thereon to create a seal between the cover and the body portion of the enclosure. WO 2010/019242 PCT/US2009/004635 i56 66a 12 FIG- 1

Enclosure for a food processor

An enclosure (10) for a food processor includes a body portion (18) and a cover (16). The cover (16) is hingedly attached to the body portion (18). The body portion (18) of the enclosure includes a metallic foot (41) that mates with the base member (12) of the food processor. The base member (12) may include at least one magnet (39) that secures the foot (41), and therefore body portion (18), in position by the magnetic force acting upon the foot (41). A gasket (42) is provided between the foot (41) of the body portion (18) and the base member (12) to completely isolate the enclosure (10) from the base member (12), and to reduce vibrations in the enclosure (10) during operation of the food processor. The body portion (18) of the enclosure (10) may also include gasket strips (40) to seal the enclosure (10) when the cover (16) is closed.

Programmable blender having record and playback features

A programmable blender having record and playback features includes a record mode and a playback mode. When the blender is placed into the record mode, a processor stores a user created blending sequence to a memory unit. Alternatively, when the blender is placed into a playback mode, the processor automatically controls the operation of the blender in accordance with the stored blending sequence.

Blender blade

In one embodiment of the invention, a blender blade includes a body portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The body portion includes an aperture effectively defining an axis of rotation for the blender blade. A first blade wing extends from the body portion and has an upper surface and a lower surface. A second blade wing extends from the body portion and has an upper surface and a lower surface. A leading edge is provided on the first blade wing and a leading edge is provided on the second blade wing, the leading edges being adapted to cut through a working medium during rotation of the blender blade. At least one wing flap extending outwardly, selectively from the first blade wing and the second blade wing.

Blender having user operated drink program modifying and copying processor

A programmable drink blender (20) includes a blender motor (25), a user interface and display (24) having a plurality of buttons (30) for entry of various user selections, a base memory (70) storing a blend program, a key card (50) having a memory storing a blend program, a socket (68) receiving the key card (50), and a processor (62) for controlling blender motor (25) in accordance with the blend program. The blend program has a plurality of operating segments with variable blend program operating characteristics. The user presses selected buttons (30) to cause processor (62) to modify and save any desired characteristic of the blend program. The user also presses selected buttons (30) to cause processor (62) to copy the blend program from memory in key card (50) to base memory (70), and vice versa.

Sealing enclosure for a food processor

An enclosure (10) for a food processor including a body portion (18) adapted to be secured to a base (12), and a cover (16) pivotally attached to the body portion. The body portion includes sidewalls (30), a back wall (32), and an abbreviated top wall (34). The cover includes sidewalls (36), a front wall (38), a top wall (40), and an abbreviated back wall (42). A flange (54) extends outwardly from the sidewalls and the top wall of the body portion and a gasket (60) is provided thereon to create a seal between the cover and the body portion of the enclosure.

Sealing enclosure for food processor

【課題】動作中にフードプロセッサのノイズレベルを低減する、フードプロセッサのための筐体 【解決手段】フードプロセッサのための筐体１０は、フードプロセッサのベース部１２に固定されるよう適合された本体部１８と、本体部に対して回動可能に取り付けられたカバー１６と、を含んでいる。本体部は、側壁３０と、後部壁３２と、短い上部壁と、を含んでいる。カバーは、側壁３６と、正面壁３８と、上部壁４０と、短い後部壁４２と、を含んでいる。フランジが、本体部の側壁および上部壁から外方に延びており、また、フランジ上に筐体のカバーと本体部との間の封止部を生成するためのガスケット６０が設けられている。 【選択図】図１

Blending system

A blending system is shown and described herein. The blending system may include a base including a motor, a blade assembly selectively and operably engaged with the base, where the motor drives the blade assembly, and a container having an inner and outer layer. The blending system may also include a magnet positioned between inner and outer layers of the container, and a sensor positioned in the base, where the magnet in operative proximity to the sensor permits operation of the motor.

PROCEDURE AND APPLIANCE TO CONTROL THE MIXING OF BEVERAGES.

Procedimiento y aparato para controlar el mezclado de bebidas, por medio de una máquina para mezclar bebidas (10) que incluye una unidad de raspado de hielo (11) y un conjunto mezclador (12). La unidad de raspado de hielo (11) está adaptada para transferir hielo desde un depósito (15) hasta un vaso (18) del conjunto mezclador (12). Un mecanismo de pesada (31) incluye un brazo de desviación (33), uno de cuyos extremos transporta el vaso (19). El brazo de desviación (33) incluye un calibrador de tensión (34), que genera una señal, proporcional al peso, a un compartimento de circuito de control (30). Durante la operación de la máquina (10), una cantidad de hielo es colocada en el vaso (18) y, dependiendo del peso del hielo o de la proporción de líquido - hielo determinada previamente, se presiona un botón selector (44), se transfiere el hielo desde la unidad de raspado de hielo (11) hasta el vaso (18), hasta que es recibido por el vaso de hielo (18) el peso de hielo predeterminado. Procedure and apparatus for controlling the mixing of beverages, by means of a machine for mixing beverages (10) that includes an ice scraping unit (11) and a mixer assembly (12). The ice scraping unit (11) is adapted to transfer ice from a reservoir (15) to a vessel (18) of the mixer assembly (12). A weighing mechanism (31) includes a deflection arm (33), one of whose ends carries the vessel (19). The deflection arm (33) includes a tension gauge (34), which generates a signal, proportional to the weight, to a control circuit compartment (30). During the operation of the machine (10), an amount of ice is placed in the glass (18) and, depending on the weight of the ice or the proportion of liquid - ice previously determined, a selector button (44) is pressed, transfer the ice from the ice scraping unit (11) to the glass (18), until the predetermined ice weight (18) is received by the glass of ice (18).

Agitator release for a food mixer

A machine ( 10 ) for mixing food products includes a motor ( 22 ) which turns a hollow shaft assembly ( 28 ) that carries an agitator ( 40 ). An assembly ( 70 ) for releasing the agitator ( 40 ) from the shaft assembly ( 28 ) includes a solenoid ( 71 ) which pivots an arm ( 74 ) that engages a plunger ( 80 ). The plunger ( 80 ) includes a pin ( 81 ) which is received in the hollow shaft assembly ( 28 ) and which engages the agitator ( 40 ) upon activation of the solenoid ( 71 ) to release the agitator ( 40 ) from the hollow shaft assembly ( 28 ).

Beverage foamer and articulating drive coupling

Described is a blending system. The blending system may include frothers, foamers, aerators, and the like. The blending system may include a container selectively attachable to a motor base and including a frothing device. The blending system may include firmware logic and sensors to sense ingredients. The blending system may sense ingredients as they are added to the container, and may prevent blending until all ingredients or the certain quantity of ingredients have been added to the container. The blending system may provide more consistent and duplicable blends and may minimize user judgment or error. The blending system may be used to froth dairy and non-dairy milks or creamers. The blending system may include drive coupling to facilitate a desired fit between a motor drive shaft and a container or other attachment.

Touch faceplate

Mixer with user-operated program for modifying and copying the processor data

Blender container and cover with tethered plug

The open top of a blender container ( 11 ) is closed by a cover ( 12 ). The cover ( 12 ) has an opening ( 25 ) therein so that items to be mixed in the blender container ( 11 ) by a rotatable blade ( 19 ) positioned therein can be introduced while the blade ( 19 ) is rotating. A plug ( 26 ) is carried by a strap ( 27 ) which is integrally formed with the cover so that the opening ( 25 ) can be readily closed by the plug ( 26 ). The opening ( 25 ) is sized so that human access to the blade ( 19 ) cannot be gained.

Bagless and reusable product disposing bin

System and methods for blenders with serving lid or cup

A blending container may comprise a body forming a cavity. The body may comprise a closed end having a blade assembly, wherein the closed end is configured to operatively couple to a motor base. The blending container may also comprise an open end opposite the closed end, that comprises a perimeter edge defining an opening, wherein at least a portion of the perimeter edge is configured to operatively receive a serving lid or serving cup when the closed end is operatively coupled to the motor base.

Procedimento ed apparecchiatura per il controllo della miscelazione di bevande.

Container

Powered blending container

A blending device is shown and described. The blending device may include a blending container and a power source operatively connected to the blending container. The power source may be configured to supply power to the blending container. The blending container may also include a feature that is powered by the power source.

Interlocking blending system

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.

Blending volume reducing device

A blending system is disclosed herein. The blending system may comprise a blender base, a container and a blending volume reducing device. The blending volume reducing device may be removably inserted into the container of the blender system at various positions. The positions may alter the working volume of the container when the blending volume reducing device is inserted in the container.

Non-volatile memory (NVM) cell and a method of making

A method of forming a flash memory cell includes forming a first hard mask and a second hard mask on a substrate. A select gate is formed as a spacer around the first hard mask. A charge storage layer is formed over the first and second hard masks and the select gate. A control gate is formed as a spacer around the second hard mask. A recess in the control gate is filled with a dielectric material. The recess is formed between a curved sidewall of the control gate and a sidewall of the charge storage layer directly adjacent the curved sidewall of the control gate.

Powered blending container

Powered blending container

A blending device is shown and described. The blending device may include a blending container and a power source operatively connected to the blending container. The power source may be configured to supply power to the blending container. The blending container may also include a feature that is powered by the power source.

Bagless and reusable product disposing bin

A modular blending system including a bin is provided; the bin being for consumable products has a well in the bottom thereof. A bottom surface of the bin is sloped from substantially a plurality of sides toward the well to facilitate evacuation of the consumable product into and through the well. An outlet fixture connected through an opening in the well may be connected to a dispenser, thereby allowing evacuation of the consumable product from the well to the dispenser. The bin may also have side walls for supporting the bin, and/or a lid for covering at least a portion of the top of the bin.

Improved blender blade

A blade (10) for a blender includes a center portion (11) which includes the axis of rotation. Blade wings (13, 14) extend outwardly from the center portion (11) and wing tips (15, 16) are positioned at the end of the wings (13, 14). The wings (13, 14) and wing tips (15, 16) having leading edges (21, 22) and trailing edges (23, 24). The portion of the leading edges (21, 22) along the wings (13, 14) have beveled edges (13A, 14A) at the bottom surface thereof, and the portion of the leading edges (21, 22) along the wing tips (15, 16) have beveled edges (15A, 16A) formed at the top surfaces thereof. Each of the wings (13, 14) has an effective width to length ratio of greater than 0.287, the length being measured between the axis of rotation and the distal ends of the wing tips (15, 16).

Wireless tilt sensor system and method

A wireless sensor system and method detects when a tailgate, door, or other object on a vehicle moves from a closed position to an open position and then generates an alarm. The wireless sensor system includes a wireless sensor and a transceiver module. The transceiver module is plugged into a cigarette lighter of the vehicle to receive its power. The wireless sensor detects a movement of an object on a vehicle from a first position to a second position. The wireless sensor transmits data indicating the object moved from the first position to the second position to the transceiver module. The transceiver module receives the transmitted data and determines whether to cause an alarm to be generated based, at least in part, on the transmitted data. When an alarm is to be generated, the transceiver module causes the alarm to be generated.