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- the unused portion would have to be poured out of the open container and into a sealable container to be stored or to be readily carried by a person. Accordingly, there remains a need for an individualized blender system that may be easier to use, clean and adapted to store unused products.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed here are directed to an individualized blender system.
- the blender system is composed of a base including a motor means, an individual-sized container and a combination blender and/or juicer canister.
- the base includes a body, a motor means, an agitating means coupled to the motor, a recessed well for receiving a container and a pressure-sensitive switch that selectively powers the motor means.
- the container or canister may be placed on the base, pressure is applied to the container or canister thereby activating the motor means and agitating the contents of the container or canister.
- the base also includes a locking groove that permits the user to lock the container or canister on the base while keeping the motor means in the powered position.
- the individually sized container may be bullet-shaped.
- the container may have a cylindrical, polygonal, cubical, or pyramidal shape.
- the container may be sealed with a simple cap or a cap having an agitating means.
- the container may also include a plurality of ridges that form a stable platform for standing the container like a typical drinking vessel. That is, the bullet-shape container may be inverted so that the container rests on the ridges, and the cap is readily accessible.
- the container may include locking members that engage the locking grooves provided on the blender base.
- the blender canister includes, at a minimum, a body, a selectively removable base having an agitating means, locking members that engage the locking grooves provided on the blender base and a selectively removable means for sieving the container contents.
- a body having an agitating means, locking members that engage the locking grooves provided on the blender base
- a selectively removable means for sieving the container contents In use, with the sieving means provided in the body of the blender canister, fruits and vegetables may be placed and blended within the bore of the sieving means. The pulp remaining from the fruits and vegetables remain within the bore of the sieving means and the resultant juice may be decanted from the blender canister.
- the blender canister may be used without the removable means for sieving the container contents.
- a container that may be used with a mixing base has an opening at one end and a base at a second end, where the second end is tapered.
- the container may also include one or more locking members in spaced relation about the periphery of the container body.
- the container body has a hollow interior and may include a gripping or holding means that is coupled to the exterior of the body.
- the container may also include a ring that is selectively attachable and removable from the periphery of the body opening such that when the ring is coupled to the container, the user is able to drink from the container without spilling or dripping.
- a different embodiment is directed to caps that may be coupled to one or more of the containers disclosed herein.
- One cap may have a generally planar top surface and at least one sidewall.
- the cap may be secured to the open container via one or more coupling means.
- the cap may also include openings that are spaced about the top of the container. The openings may have varying sizes, shapes, and density on the cap depending upon the intended or desired use.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a blender system in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an individualized blender container in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is an inverted perspective view of FIG. 2A ;
- FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 2A ;
- FIG. 2D is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an individualized blender container in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a blender base in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the blender base of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 6 - 6 of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a blender container in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a blender container in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of blender container base in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10 - 10 of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a mug-type container with a drinking ring in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the mug-type container of FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the drinking ring of FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the mug-type container of FIG. 12 being coupled in an inverted state to a blender base in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of an exemplary cap adapted for use with the mug-type container of FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of another exemplary cap adapted for use with the mug-type container of FIG. 12 .
- FIGS. 1-16 Some embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the related drawings of FIGS. 1-16 . Additional embodiments, features and/or advantages of the invention will become apparent from the ensuing description or may be learned by practicing the invention.
- the drawings are not to scale with like numerals referring to like features throughout both the drawings and the description.
- FIG. 1 is directed to an exemplary embodiment of an individualized blender system.
- FIG. 1 generally shows a container 101 engaged to a blender base 100 , and a blender container 106 .
- the container 101 is a bullet-shaped container.
- the container 101 may have a plurality of shapes known or developed in the art.
- the container 101 may include a plurality of ridges 102 provided on the outer surface of the container 101 .
- the container 101 also includes a means for agitating 108 the contents of the container.
- the means for agitating 108 the container contents can be a blade element coupled to an impeller in a shaft or other transmission means.
- the blade element may have one, two, three, four, or more cutting elements.
- the cutting elements are generally flat members that may have sharpened edges, pointed tips, and one or more bends along the surface of the cutting elements.
- the blender container 106 includes selectively removable lid 104 , 105 , and a base member 110 which may be provided with an agitating means 108 .
- the lid is composed of two components, but it is contemplated that a one-piece or multi-piece cap may also be used.
- the lid 104 may be locked on to the opening of the container 106 via a cap-locking member 107 .
- the cap-locking member 107 may be an L-shaped ridge located at the lip of the container 106 .
- the cap-locking member 107 engages a corresponding member (not shown) on the lid 104 in order to securely fix the lid 104 to the container 106 .
- the blender container 106 may include a juicer element 111 .
- Juicer element 111 is composed of a main body 113 and a plurality of sieve elements 114 spaced about the periphery of the main body 113 .
- juicer element 111 may also include a funnel 112 at one end of the main body 113 .
- juicer element 111 may also include an annular stop member 115 positioned at one end of the juicer so as to prevent over-insertion of the juicer element 111 into the blender container 106 .
- FIGS. 2A through 2C illustrate various views of the individualized container 101 . That is, an individualized container 101 is sized for smaller servings that would be prepared/consumed by one and/or a few individuals. As shown in FIG. 2A , the container 101 is resting on external ridges 102 . The external ridges 102 are shaped so as to permit the container 101 to rest on the apex of the container 101 without tipping over. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the number of ridges 102 may be varied from what is depicted so long as the container 101 can stand upright on a substantially flat surface. As shown in FIG. 2A , the container 101 may be used as a drinking vessel. That is, an individual may blend contents of the container 101 , remove the container 101 , base 100 , access the contents of the container, and secure the cap 200 onto the container 101 to store for later use.
- the container 101 may be also enclosed with a cap 200 .
- the container 101 may be enclosed with a base 202 having an agitating means 203 as shown in FIG. 2D .
- the cap 200 may be affixed to the opening of the container 101 by threads 204 .
- the cap 200 may be secured to the container 101 by various known and developed means such as, but not limited to, a friction fit or a snap-fit.
- FIG. 2B the container 101 is inverted and may rest on the cap 200 .
- FIG. 2D illustrates an alternate embodiment of the container 101 having a larger volume as compared to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 2A-2C .
- the base 202 includes another exemplary embodiment of an agitating means 203 .
- the container 101 includes locking members 201 that are spaced about the periphery of the container 101 . The locking members 201 allow the user to operate the blender without requiring the constant application of force to the container (in order to keep the motor means switched on).
- FIG. 3 is directed to the base 100 and the various components that are associated with the base's recessed well 300 .
- the base 100 includes a motor means (not shown) that is coupled to an impeller 301 .
- the impeller 301 includes a plurality of blades 303 that radiate from the center of the impeller 301 .
- a plurality of bushings 305 may be placed about the periphery of the recessed well 300 .
- the base does not include the bushings 305 .
- the bushings 305 may be made from a generally resilient material such as, but not limited to, rubber or silicone that may serve to reduce the vibrations during the agitation of the container contents.
- the recessed well 300 includes a plurality of pressure-activated switches 302 .
- the weight of the container 101 or the blender container 106 causes the downward movement of the switch 302 thereby activating the motor means.
- a locking groove 304 may be provided adjacent to the switch 302 . Accordingly, in use, when the locking members 201 contact and depress the switch 302 , the container 101 , 106 may be rotated such that the locking member 201 engages the locking groove 304 . That is, as shown in FIG. 6 , when a force F 1 is applied to the switch 302 , the switch 302 moves downward.
- the container 101 , 106 may be depressed to activate the motor 500 for short periods of time.
- the container 101 , 106 may be depressed and rotated slightly so as to allow the locking members 201 to engage the locking groove 304 to permit the continued operation of the motor 500 without requiring the user to exert constant pressure to keep the motor powered.
- FIG. 7 is directed to an exemplary embodiment of the blender container 106 .
- the blender container 106 comprises a main body that defines a volume and a lid 104 , 105 that is affixed thereto.
- the lid includes a plurality of openings 700 that may be used to decant the contents of the container 106 while the lid 104 remains affixed to the container 106 .
- the blender container 106 also includes a plurality of generally elongated ridges 123 integrally formed on the interior of blender container 106 , as generally depicted in FIGS. 7, 10 .
- Base member 110 is sized to fit within the recessed well 300 . Also, base member 110 is coupled to container 106 by a screw-fit relation. Base member 110 may include an agitating means 108 , as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the blender container 106 also includes a plurality of locking members 109 spaced about the periphery of the blender container 106 near base member 110 of the container 106 .
- a juicer 111 may be provided within the body of the blender container 106 .
- the blender container 106 may be used without the juicer 111 .
- the blender container 106 may include a handle 800 and a spout 801 that facilitates the decanting of the contents of the container.
- FIG. 10 illustrates the cross-sectional view of the blender container 106 .
- the cross-sectional view shows the juicer element 111 placed within the body of the blender container 106 .
- the juicer element 111 is secured to the bottom of the blender container 106 .
- the bore of the juicer 111 may be accessed by removing cap element 105 .
- fruits and/or vegetables may be placed into the bore 1003 of the juicer 111 .
- Rotation of the motor means is transmitted through shaft 1000 and mating impeller 1001 thereby transmitting a rotational force to the agitating means 108 .
- the contents of the juicer 1003 are then blended thereby causing the resulting juice to move from the bore 1003 into the container body 1002 through the sieve elements 114 .
- the remaining pulp is separated and trapped within the bore 1003 of the juicer 111 .
- an individual user can access the bore 1003 of the juicer 111 without removing the entire cap or stopping the machine for fear of spillage or splattering.
- the individual user may remove cap 105 to access the bore 1003 of the juicer 111 to add more products for juice extraction.
- the resulting juice that is located within the space 1002 may be decanted from the container without removing the lid through the openings.
- FIG. 11 illustrates one embodiment of a mug-type container 1100 .
- the container 1100 includes at least one wall 1101 that defines a fluid containing area. As shown in the figure, the wall 1101 may be slightly tapered when moving from the mouth of the container 1100 to the base of the container 1100 .
- the container 1100 also includes means for grasping or holding container 1100 .
- the grasping/holding means may be a handle 1102 , which is fixed to the outer wall 1101 .
- handle 1102 is generally C-shaped.
- the container 1100 also includes a plurality of locking members 1104 that are positioned about the periphery of the container 1100 .
- locking members 1104 are protuberances that extend substantially perpendicular from the wall 1101 of container 1100 .
- locking members 1104 may have a generally rectangular shape.
- Locking members 1104 may be used to operatively couple mug-type container 1100 to blender base 100 ( FIG. 1 ) in the manner generally described hereinabove in reference to FIGS. 3-6 .
- locking members 1104 may have a plurality of different shapes.
- Container 1100 further includes a plurality of substantially elongated ridges 1107 (FIGS. 11 - 12 , 14 ) integrally formed on the interior of the container body.
- container 1100 may be provided with a plurality of threads 1200 on the outer wall 1101 that allow a ring 1103 ( FIG. 13 ) to be coupled to container 1100 .
- locking members 1104 may be coupled to a ring-shaped ridge 1105 .
- the ridge 1105 may also serve as a stop so that ring 1103 is not over threaded beyond the opening of container 1100 .
- Ring 1103 is positioned atop the mouth of container 1100 ( FIG. 11 ). Ring 1103 may be fixed to the container 1100 via threads or other coupling means known or developed in the art.
- FIG. 13 shows one embodiment of ring 1103 that may be coupled to the mouth of container 1100 .
- ring 1103 has a generally cylindrical wall having an outer surface and an inner surface. Ring 1103 may include a plurality of threads 1300 that are found on the inner surface of ring 1103 .
- ring 1103 includes a top surface or lip that is coupled to the wall of the ring 1300 . Ring 1103 may be coupled over the threads 1200 of container 1100 so that it is easier for an individual to drink from container 1100 .
- FIG. 14 illustrates one exemplary embodiment of container 1100 being fixed to base member 110 .
- container 1100 is inverted and threadedly coupled to base member 110 .
- the coupled container ( 1100 ) may then be inserted into the recess well 300 of blender base 100 .
- the base of container 1100 is slightly tapered at 1400 .
- the taper of container 1100 creates a dome-like structure that facilitates blending of the contents of container 1100 .
- FIGS. 15 and 16 illustrate exemplary embodiments of container caps 1500 , 1600 , respectively, that may be coupled to containers 101 , 1100 .
- Caps 1500 , 1600 contain generally planar top surfaces 1502 , 1603 and at least one sidewall 1503 , 1604 , respectively.
- top surfaces 1502 , 1603 of container caps 1500 , 1600 and the respective sidewalls 1503 , 1604 are generally perpendicular to one another.
- caps 1500 , 1600 may be secured to containers 101 , 1100 by a coupling means.
- the coupling means may be ridges for a snap fit.
- a plurality of threads may be provided on the inner surface of sidewalls 1503 , 1604 , respectively.
- the threads are sized to engage the threads that are on the plurality of the containers 101 , 1100 that are described herein.
- each cap ( 1500 , 1600 ) may be provided with a plurality of openings, such as at 1501 , 1601 and 1602 , respectively, in a spaced relationship.
- Each set of openings ( 1501 , 1601 and 1602 ) may have varying sizes, shapes, and density, as needed.
- openings 1501 , 1601 , 1602 may be generally circular in shape. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, these openings 1501 , 1601 , 1602 may have a plurality of different shapes known or developed in the art. Furthermore, the clustering or density of the openings on caps 1500 , 1600 may be varied depending upon the intended use of container caps 1500 , 1600 . For instance, cap 1500 , as shown in FIG. 15 , may be used for shaking out large or coarse items that are contained within container 1100 . In FIG. 16 , openings 1601 , 1602 being in closer proximity to each other may be useful for those blended items that have a smaller diameter or that may be poured or strained out of the hollow interior of blender container 1100 .
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A blender system includes a mixing base capable of agitating the contents of associated containers. The mixing base includes a rotatable shaft within a recessed well, a pressure-actuated switch positioned about the periphery of the recessed well, and a locking groove. One container that may be used with the mixing base has an opening at one end and a base at a second end, where the base is tapered. The container also includes one or more locking members in spaced relation about the periphery of the container body. The container body may include a handle coupled to the exterior of the container. The container includes at least one ring selectively attachable and removable from the periphery of the body opening such that when the ring is coupled to the container, the user is able to drink from the container without spilling or dripping.
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- This utility patent application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/824,531, filed Apr. 13, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/649,757, filed on Aug. 26, 2003 and issued on Nov. 16, 2004 as U.S. Utility Pat. No. 6,817,750 B1, the disclosures of which are incorporated hereby in their entirety by reference.
- Various devices for blending various liquids and solids have been developed over the years. These devices have various features and options to suit a wide variety of uses and applications. For example, there are many blenders that are either handheld or freestanding devices. These devices have been useful but somewhat difficult to clean, use and store unused products, especially, when preparing smaller batches. More specifically, freestanding devices can be too large and cumbersome to use to make smaller portions and are generally better designed for blending larger quantities of fluids and ingredients. Handheld units may be useful to make individualized portions, but they may lack the power to properly blend ingredients together. Furthermore, these handheld units are generally used with open containers such as bowls or cups that can increase the chances of spilling or splattering during preparation of the ingredients. Moreover, the unused portion would have to be poured out of the open container and into a sealable container to be stored or to be readily carried by a person. Accordingly, there remains a need for an individualized blender system that may be easier to use, clean and adapted to store unused products.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed here are directed to an individualized blender system.
- According to one exemplary embodiment, the blender system is composed of a base including a motor means, an individual-sized container and a combination blender and/or juicer canister. The base includes a body, a motor means, an agitating means coupled to the motor, a recessed well for receiving a container and a pressure-sensitive switch that selectively powers the motor means. In use, the container or canister may be placed on the base, pressure is applied to the container or canister thereby activating the motor means and agitating the contents of the container or canister. The base also includes a locking groove that permits the user to lock the container or canister on the base while keeping the motor means in the powered position.
- According to another exemplary embodiment, the individually sized container may be bullet-shaped. In alternate embodiments, the container may have a cylindrical, polygonal, cubical, or pyramidal shape. Also, the container may be sealed with a simple cap or a cap having an agitating means. The container may also include a plurality of ridges that form a stable platform for standing the container like a typical drinking vessel. That is, the bullet-shape container may be inverted so that the container rests on the ridges, and the cap is readily accessible. Additionally, the container may include locking members that engage the locking grooves provided on the blender base.
- According to yet another exemplary embodiment, the blender canister includes, at a minimum, a body, a selectively removable base having an agitating means, locking members that engage the locking grooves provided on the blender base and a selectively removable means for sieving the container contents. In use, with the sieving means provided in the body of the blender canister, fruits and vegetables may be placed and blended within the bore of the sieving means. The pulp remaining from the fruits and vegetables remain within the bore of the sieving means and the resultant juice may be decanted from the blender canister. Alternatively, the blender canister may be used without the removable means for sieving the container contents.
- According to still another embodiment, a container that may be used with a mixing base has an opening at one end and a base at a second end, where the second end is tapered. The container may also include one or more locking members in spaced relation about the periphery of the container body. The container body has a hollow interior and may include a gripping or holding means that is coupled to the exterior of the body. The container may also include a ring that is selectively attachable and removable from the periphery of the body opening such that when the ring is coupled to the container, the user is able to drink from the container without spilling or dripping.
- A different embodiment is directed to caps that may be coupled to one or more of the containers disclosed herein. One cap may have a generally planar top surface and at least one sidewall. The cap may be secured to the open container via one or more coupling means. The cap may also include openings that are spaced about the top of the container. The openings may have varying sizes, shapes, and density on the cap depending upon the intended or desired use.
- The invention is generally shown by way of reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a blender system in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an individualized blender container in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2B is an inverted perspective view ofFIG. 2A ; -
FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view ofFIG. 2A ; -
FIG. 2D is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an individualized blender container in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a blender base in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the blender base ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a blender container in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a blender container in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of blender container base in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a mug-type container with a drinking ring in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the mug-type container ofFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the drinking ring ofFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the mug-type container ofFIG. 12 being coupled in an inverted state to a blender base in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of an exemplary cap adapted for use with the mug-type container ofFIG. 12 ; and -
FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of another exemplary cap adapted for use with the mug-type container ofFIG. 12 . - The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of exemplary embodiments and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the exemplary embodiments may be constructed and/or utilized. The description generally sets forth the functions and/or sequence of steps for constructing and operating the exemplary embodiments in connection with the illustrated embodiments. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions and/or sequences of steps may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention.
- Some embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the related drawings of
FIGS. 1-16 . Additional embodiments, features and/or advantages of the invention will become apparent from the ensuing description or may be learned by practicing the invention. In the figures, the drawings are not to scale with like numerals referring to like features throughout both the drawings and the description. - Turning to the drawings,
FIG. 1 is directed to an exemplary embodiment of an individualized blender system. Specifically,FIG. 1 generally shows acontainer 101 engaged to ablender base 100, and ablender container 106. As shown in the exemplary embodiment ofFIG. 1 , thecontainer 101 is a bullet-shaped container. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, thecontainer 101 may have a plurality of shapes known or developed in the art. Also, thecontainer 101 may include a plurality ofridges 102 provided on the outer surface of thecontainer 101. Thecontainer 101 also includes a means for agitating 108 the contents of the container. The means for agitating 108 the container contents can be a blade element coupled to an impeller in a shaft or other transmission means. The blade element may have one, two, three, four, or more cutting elements. The cutting elements are generally flat members that may have sharpened edges, pointed tips, and one or more bends along the surface of the cutting elements. - The
blender container 106 includes selectivelyremovable lid base member 110 which may be provided with an agitatingmeans 108. As shown inFIG. 1 , the lid is composed of two components, but it is contemplated that a one-piece or multi-piece cap may also be used. Thelid 104 may be locked on to the opening of thecontainer 106 via a cap-lockingmember 107. The cap-lockingmember 107 may be an L-shaped ridge located at the lip of thecontainer 106. The cap-lockingmember 107 engages a corresponding member (not shown) on thelid 104 in order to securely fix thelid 104 to thecontainer 106. - According to one exemplary embodiment, the
blender container 106 may include ajuicer element 111.Juicer element 111 is composed of amain body 113 and a plurality ofsieve elements 114 spaced about the periphery of themain body 113. According to the exemplary embodiment depicted inFIG. 1 ,juicer element 111 may also include afunnel 112 at one end of themain body 113. Additionally,juicer element 111 may also include anannular stop member 115 positioned at one end of the juicer so as to prevent over-insertion of thejuicer element 111 into theblender container 106. -
FIGS. 2A through 2C illustrate various views of theindividualized container 101. That is, anindividualized container 101 is sized for smaller servings that would be prepared/consumed by one and/or a few individuals. As shown inFIG. 2A , thecontainer 101 is resting onexternal ridges 102. Theexternal ridges 102 are shaped so as to permit thecontainer 101 to rest on the apex of thecontainer 101 without tipping over. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the number ofridges 102 may be varied from what is depicted so long as thecontainer 101 can stand upright on a substantially flat surface. As shown inFIG. 2A , thecontainer 101 may be used as a drinking vessel. That is, an individual may blend contents of thecontainer 101, remove thecontainer 101,base 100, access the contents of the container, and secure thecap 200 onto thecontainer 101 to store for later use. - In one configuration, the
container 101 may be also enclosed with acap 200. In an alternate configuration, thecontainer 101 may be enclosed with a base 202 having an agitating means 203 as shown inFIG. 2D . As shown inFIG. 2C , thecap 200 may be affixed to the opening of thecontainer 101 bythreads 204. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, thecap 200 may be secured to thecontainer 101 by various known and developed means such as, but not limited to, a friction fit or a snap-fit. As shown inFIG. 2B , thecontainer 101 is inverted and may rest on thecap 200. -
FIG. 2D illustrates an alternate embodiment of thecontainer 101 having a larger volume as compared to the embodiments depicted inFIGS. 2A-2C . Also, thebase 202 includes another exemplary embodiment of an agitatingmeans 203. Additionally, as shown inFIGS. 2A through 2C , thecontainer 101 includes lockingmembers 201 that are spaced about the periphery of thecontainer 101. The lockingmembers 201 allow the user to operate the blender without requiring the constant application of force to the container (in order to keep the motor means switched on). -
FIG. 3 is directed to thebase 100 and the various components that are associated with the base's recessed well 300. Thebase 100 includes a motor means (not shown) that is coupled to animpeller 301. Theimpeller 301 includes a plurality ofblades 303 that radiate from the center of theimpeller 301. Along the periphery of the recessed well 300, a plurality ofbushings 305 may be placed about the periphery of the recessed well 300. In another exemplary embodiment of thebase 100, the base does not include thebushings 305. Thebushings 305 may be made from a generally resilient material such as, but not limited to, rubber or silicone that may serve to reduce the vibrations during the agitation of the container contents. - Also, as shown in
FIG. 3 , the recessed well 300 includes a plurality of pressure-activatedswitches 302. In use, the weight of thecontainer 101 or theblender container 106 causes the downward movement of theswitch 302 thereby activating the motor means. As shown inFIG. 3 , a lockinggroove 304 may be provided adjacent to theswitch 302. Accordingly, in use, when the lockingmembers 201 contact and depress theswitch 302, thecontainer member 201 engages the lockinggroove 304. That is, as shown inFIG. 6 , when a force F1 is applied to theswitch 302, theswitch 302 moves downward. This downward motion causes thecam 600 on theswitch 302 to contact a switching means 501 that is connected to themotor 500 thereby powering the motor. Accordingly, depending on the intended use or application, thecontainer motor 500 for short periods of time. Alternatively, thecontainer members 201 to engage the lockinggroove 304 to permit the continued operation of themotor 500 without requiring the user to exert constant pressure to keep the motor powered. -
FIG. 7 is directed to an exemplary embodiment of theblender container 106. Theblender container 106 comprises a main body that defines a volume and alid openings 700 that may be used to decant the contents of thecontainer 106 while thelid 104 remains affixed to thecontainer 106. Theblender container 106 also includes a plurality of generally elongatedridges 123 integrally formed on the interior ofblender container 106, as generally depicted inFIGS. 7, 10 .Base member 110 is sized to fit within the recessed well 300. Also,base member 110 is coupled tocontainer 106 by a screw-fit relation.Base member 110 may include an agitating means 108, as shown inFIG. 9 . - Turning back to
FIG. 7 , theblender container 106 also includes a plurality of lockingmembers 109 spaced about the periphery of theblender container 106 nearbase member 110 of thecontainer 106. As shown in theexemplary blender container 106 depicted inFIG. 7 , ajuicer 111 may be provided within the body of theblender container 106. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, theblender container 106 may be used without thejuicer 111. Theblender container 106 may include ahandle 800 and aspout 801 that facilitates the decanting of the contents of the container. -
FIG. 10 illustrates the cross-sectional view of theblender container 106. The cross-sectional view shows thejuicer element 111 placed within the body of theblender container 106. As shown inFIG. 10 , thejuicer element 111 is secured to the bottom of theblender container 106. Additionally, the bore of thejuicer 111 may be accessed by removingcap element 105. In use, fruits and/or vegetables may be placed into thebore 1003 of thejuicer 111. Rotation of the motor means is transmitted throughshaft 1000 andmating impeller 1001 thereby transmitting a rotational force to the agitating means 108. The contents of thejuicer 1003 are then blended thereby causing the resulting juice to move from thebore 1003 into thecontainer body 1002 through thesieve elements 114. The remaining pulp is separated and trapped within thebore 1003 of thejuicer 111. By providing a two-part cap bore 1003 of thejuicer 111 without removing the entire cap or stopping the machine for fear of spillage or splattering. For example, the individual user may removecap 105 to access thebore 1003 of thejuicer 111 to add more products for juice extraction. The resulting juice that is located within thespace 1002 may be decanted from the container without removing the lid through the openings. -
FIG. 11 illustrates one embodiment of a mug-type container 1100. Thecontainer 1100 includes at least onewall 1101 that defines a fluid containing area. As shown in the figure, thewall 1101 may be slightly tapered when moving from the mouth of thecontainer 1100 to the base of thecontainer 1100. Thecontainer 1100 also includes means for grasping or holdingcontainer 1100. In one embodiment, the grasping/holding means may be ahandle 1102, which is fixed to theouter wall 1101. In one exemplary embodiment, handle 1102 is generally C-shaped. - The
container 1100 also includes a plurality of lockingmembers 1104 that are positioned about the periphery of thecontainer 1100. In one embodiment, lockingmembers 1104 are protuberances that extend substantially perpendicular from thewall 1101 ofcontainer 1100. Also, as shown inFIG. 11 , lockingmembers 1104 may have a generally rectangular shape. Lockingmembers 1104 may be used to operatively couple mug-type container 1100 to blender base 100 (FIG. 1 ) in the manner generally described hereinabove in reference toFIGS. 3-6 . As those skilled in the art will appreciate, lockingmembers 1104 may have a plurality of different shapes.Container 1100 further includes a plurality of substantially elongated ridges 1107 (FIGS. 11-12,14) integrally formed on the interior of the container body. - As shown in
FIG. 12 ,container 1100 may be provided with a plurality ofthreads 1200 on theouter wall 1101 that allow a ring 1103 (FIG. 13 ) to be coupled tocontainer 1100. As shown in the embodiment depicted inFIG. 11 , lockingmembers 1104 may be coupled to a ring-shapedridge 1105. Theridge 1105 may also serve as a stop so thatring 1103 is not over threaded beyond the opening ofcontainer 1100. -
Ring 1103 is positioned atop the mouth of container 1100 (FIG. 11 ).Ring 1103 may be fixed to thecontainer 1100 via threads or other coupling means known or developed in the art.FIG. 13 shows one embodiment ofring 1103 that may be coupled to the mouth ofcontainer 1100. In one embodiment,ring 1103 has a generally cylindrical wall having an outer surface and an inner surface.Ring 1103 may include a plurality ofthreads 1300 that are found on the inner surface ofring 1103. In another embodiment,ring 1103 includes a top surface or lip that is coupled to the wall of thering 1300.Ring 1103 may be coupled over thethreads 1200 ofcontainer 1100 so that it is easier for an individual to drink fromcontainer 1100. -
FIG. 14 illustrates one exemplary embodiment ofcontainer 1100 being fixed tobase member 110. Specifically,container 1100 is inverted and threadedly coupled tobase member 110. The coupled container (1100) may then be inserted into the recess well 300 ofblender base 100. As shown inFIG. 14 , the base ofcontainer 1100 is slightly tapered at 1400. The taper ofcontainer 1100 creates a dome-like structure that facilitates blending of the contents ofcontainer 1100. -
FIGS. 15 and 16 illustrate exemplary embodiments ofcontainer caps containers Caps top surfaces sidewall top surfaces container caps respective sidewalls containers sidewalls containers - As generally shown in
FIG. 15 , each cap (1500, 1600) may be provided with a plurality of openings, such as at 1501, 1601 and 1602, respectively, in a spaced relationship. Each set of openings (1501, 1601 and 1602) may have varying sizes, shapes, and density, as needed. - As generally shown in
FIGS. 15 and 16 ,openings openings caps container caps cap 1500, as shown inFIG. 15 , may be used for shaking out large or coarse items that are contained withincontainer 1100. InFIG. 16 ,openings blender container 1100. - In closing, it is understood that the embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the principles of these varying embodiments. Other modifications that may be made are within the scope of these embodiments described herein. Thus, by way of example, but not of limitation, alternative configurations may be utilized in accordance with the teachings herein. Accordingly, the drawings and description are illustrative and not meant to be a limitation thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention cover all embodiments and variations thereof as long as such embodiments and variations come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
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1. A blender container, comprising:
a body having an opening at a first end and a base at a second end, said body having a hollow interior and being substantially tapered at said second end;
at least one handle coupled to the exterior of said body;
a stop ridge positioned below the body opening and extending from the exterior of said body;
at least one locking member disposed in spaced relationship about a periphery of said stop ridge;
means for blending contents contained in said hollow body interior; and
a ring selectively attachable and removable from said body at said first end.
2. The blender container of claim 1 , further comprising at least one thread positioned on the periphery of said body opening, wherein said at least one thread is positioned away from said stop ridge.
3. The blender container of claim 1 , further comprising means for agitating the container contents, said means being selectively attachable and removable to said body at said first end.
4. The blender container of claim 3 , wherein said agitating means includes at least one blade rotatably coupled to a mixer base.
5. The blender container of claim 1 , wherein said ring comprises at least one sidewall and a lip coupled at one end to said at least one sidewall.
6. The blender container of claim 1 , further comprising at least one ridge positioned on the interior of said body.
7. The blender container of claim 1 , wherein said at least one handle is substantially C-shaped.
8. The blender container of claim 1 , further comprising at least one cap configured for coupling to said body opening at said first end.
9. The blender container of claim 8 , wherein said at least one cap includes a plurality of openings adapted for shaking out coarse items contained within said hollow body.
10. A blender container, comprising:
a hollow body being open at a first end and closed at a second end, said hollow body being substantially tapered at said second end and provided with at least one interior ridge;
a base member adapted to blend the contents of said hollow body when operatively coupled to said first open end of said hollow body;
means for facilitating drinking from said first open end; and
means for locking said operatively coupled hollow body and base member to a blender base.
11. The blender container of claim 10 , wherein said substantially tapered second end facilitates blending of contents within said hollow body.
12. The blender container of claim 10 , wherein said drinking facilitation means includes at least one annular member operatively coupled to said first open end of said hollow body.
13. The blender container of claim 10 , wherein said locking means includes at least one blender base locking member protruding from the outer periphery of said first open end over said operatively coupled base member.
14. The blender container of claim 10 , further comprising at least one cap operatively coupled to said first open end.
15. The blender container of claim 14 , wherein said at least one cap includes a plurality of openings adapted for shaking out coarse items contained within said hollow body.
16. A blender container, comprising:
a mug-like body being tapered at one end;
at least one substantially elongated ridge disposed on the interior of said mug-like body;
means for blending contents contained within said mug-like body;
at least one annular member adapted for coupling to said mug-like body opposite said tapered end; and
means for operatively locking said mug-like body to a blender base.
17. The blender container of claim 16 , wherein said blending means includes a base member with at least one blade adapted to agitate contents within said mug-like body.
18. The blender container of claim 17 , wherein said base member is operatively coupled to said mug-like body away from said tapered end.
19. The blender container of claim 16 , wherein said operative locking means includes at least one blender base locking tab protruding from the outer periphery of said mug-like body away from said tapered end.
20. The blender container of claim 16 , further comprising at least one perforated cap operatively coupled to said mug-like body away from said tapered end.
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