IPC分类号：
A47J43/046 | A47J43/07 | A47J19/02
国民经济行业分类号：
C3531 | C3854 | C3381
当前申请(专利权)人：
VITA-MIX MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
原始申请(专利权)人：
VITA-MIX MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
当前申请(专利权)人地址：
8615 Usher Road, Olmsted Township, OH, US
发明人：
KOLAR, DAVID J. | MEHLMAN, FRED H.
代理机构：
MÜLLER-BORÉ & PARTNER PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB
摘要：
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.
技术问题语段：
The technical problem addressed in this patent text is the need for improved systems and methods for blending contents in a blender, specifically the proper connection and compatibility between blending containers and blender bases to prevent spilled contents, excess noise, improper functioning of blades, and the like.
技术功效语段：
The invention is about a blender system that can identify and track its container using an embedded identification tag. The tag communicates with a receiving device to determine the identity of the container, which helps the blender system mix ingredients accurately. The technical effect of this invention is improved blending efficiency and accuracy.
权利要求：
1. A blender system for blending foodstuff, the blender system comprising a blender container (200), a lid operatively attachable to a top portion of the blender container (200), and an attachment member (100) operatively attached to a portion of the blender container (200) opposite the lid, characterized in that the attachment member (100) comprises: a body (120) comprising at least one identification tag (310), wherein the body (120) supports an identification tag (310) of the at least one identification tag (310) and an annular track member (112) operatively supports a loop antenna of the identification tag (310) and wherein the identification tag (310) comprises a radio frequency identification device.
2. The blender system of claim 1, further comprising: a receiver device that includes at least one transmitter, a transmitter of the at least one transmitter operatively initiating transmission of a signal to the identification tag (310).
3. The blender system of claim 2, wherein the identification tag (310) generates, in response to receiving the signal, a response signal comprising data associated with at least one of a characteristic or an identity of the blender container.
4. The blender system of claim 1, wherein the identification tag (310) stores data associated with at least one of a characteristic or an identity of the blender container and the characteristic comprises at least one of a history of use, make or model, volumetric capacity, weight, or identifier.
5. The blender system of claim 1, wherein the receiver device comprises at least one of a blender base, a scale, or a mobile device.
6. The blender system of claim 1, wherein the body (120) comprises an alignment post operatively aligning the body (120) with the blender container (200).
7. The blender system of claim 1, wherein the attachment member (100) operatively attaches to at least one of a retainer nut (240) of the blender container, apron (202) of the blender container, or a handle (556) of the blender container.
8. The blender system of claim 1, further comprising a blender base that includes a transmitting and receiving device operatively communicating with the at least one attachment member (100).
9. The blender system of claim 8, wherein the blender base determines whether at least one of the lid or blender container (200) are compatible with the blender base or determines whether at least one of the lid or blender container (200) are operatively interlocked with the blender base.