EP 2034873 A1 20090318 - ELECTRIC BLENDER ARRANGEMENTS
Title (en)
ELECTRIC BLENDER ARRANGEMENTS
Title (de)
ELEKTROMIXERANORDNUNGEN
Title (fr)
AGENCEMENTS DE MIXEUR ÉLECTRIQUE
Publication
Application
Priority
- GB 2007002487 W 20070704
- GB 0613338 A 20060705
- GB 0613339 A 20060705
Abstract (en)
[origin: WO2008003956A1] An electric blender appliance (10), such as a smoothie maker, of a kind which tends to be attended and observed during its operation, is provided with visual interest and design flair by illuminating part at least of the working volume of a goblet (18) in which drinks, such as smoothies, are mixed or blended. By this means, for example, family members watching the creation of a favourite smoothie drink may enjoy a stimulating visual experience. Preferably, the illumination is provided by one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) (28) disposed to illuminate the working volume of the goblet (18) through a window (34), which may of itself exhibit optical characteristics designed to complement or enhance the visual effects produced by the illumination. Multiple LEDs (28) may be energised in sequences or banks to generate chosen patterns which can vary during an operating cycle of the appliance (10). Some such appliances are also configured to cool in-situ the ingredients being blended or mixed, thus making it possible to dispense cooled or chilled smoothie drinks directly from the goblet in which the drinks have been blended.
IPC 8 full level
A47J 43/07 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
A47J 43/0716 (2013.01); A47J 43/0766 (2013.01); A47J 43/0772 (2013.01)
Citation (search report)
See references of WO 2008003956A1
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated extension state (EPC)
AL BA HR MK RS
DOCDB simple family (publication)
DOCDB simple family (application)
GB 2007002487 W 20070704; EP 07733452 A 20070704