Food processing machine
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VITA MIX MANAGEMENT
- Publication Date
- 2010-02-04
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This invention relates to a food processing machine of the type which utilizes a mixing blade to blend food products in a container. More particularly, this invention relates to the manner in which the cover of the container is attached to and detached from the container, and the manner in which hot food products can be safely dispensed from the container. In addition, this invention relates to the manner in which the motor which rotates the blade is protected from moisture.BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Most food processing equipment that blends foods in a container by means of a rotating blade includes a cover for the container. Such covers must be securely attached to the container during the mixing of the foods, and yet, at the same time, be removable without requiring undo force. Some prior art covers are made of a flexible material and include a slot which receives a lip of the container thereby holding the cover on the container. In some of these covers, a tab exten...