Automated mix in-cup apparatus and the method of operating the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8950931
APP PUB NO 20140313851A1
SERIAL NO

14323272

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The present disclosure describes an automated blend in-cup apparatus and the related method of operation. The disclosure relates generally to the field of mixing consumable material. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a mixer that is automatically operable to lower a mixing blade into a cup or vessel that contains material to be blended/mixed. A shield is automatically lowered to at least partially isolate the cup. After mixing, the shield and blade are automatically retracted, and the cup is removed from the apparatus. The shield and blade may be automatically lowered again for a cleaning operation. Overall, the apparatus contains various structural and safety elements that provide a unique construction and method of operating the apparatus.

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HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS INC4421 WATEFRONT DRIVE GLEN ALLEN VA 23060

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Branson,, III Benjamin H Mechanicsville, US 15 116
Pryor,, Jr Ernest B Maidens, US 29 302
Williams, Brian P Midlothian, US 15 118

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