Emergency stop system for mixers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10124306
APP PUB NO 20160256008A1
SERIAL NO

14640963

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A food preparation apparatus is presented that has fast-stop capability. It includes a base unit, a mixing container attached to the base unit, a mixing tool configured to extend into and move within the mixing container, and a motor within the base unit. The motor is configured to provide a torque to the mixing tool. A control unit within the base unit is connected to the motor. A contact sensor is connected to the control unit, and the control unit is configured to stop rotation of the motor when the contact sensor detects a touch of a human hand. In some cases, contact with the mixing tool stops the motor, and in other cases, contact with an outer surface or user interface of the base unit stops the motor.

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BLENDTEC INC1206 SOUTH 1680 WEST OREM UT 84058

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dickson,, Jr Thomas D Orem, US 27 282
Hardcastle, Craig C Lehi, US 5 60
Jackson, Gregory D Bountiful, US 20 280
Jimenez, Javier E Provo, US 9 101
Losee, Scott C Santaquin, US 6 252
Mills, Christian D Highland, US 7 108
Mittanck, Travis J Springville, US 5 60
Redd, Heber J American Fork, US 5 60
Triplett, Tyson D Provo, US 10 113

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