Blender with feature for dispensing product by weight

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8616248
APP PUB NO 20110189357A1
SERIAL NO

12959047

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Disclosed herein is an apparatus for preparing frozen drinks. In one example, the apparatus includes a platform configured to support a blender cup, the platform reversibly translatable between a first position beneath an ice shaver and a second position beneath a flavoring dispenser. A weight sensor mechanically coupled to the platform. The weight sensor is configured to produce an output signal indicative of a weight of an object present on the platform. The apparatus further includes a safety circuit configured receive a sensor input and to facilitate safe operation of the apparatus responsive to the sensor input being indicative of a safe condition of the apparatus.

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ISLAND OASIS FROZEN COCKTAIL CO INC141 NORFOLK STREET WALPOLE MA 02081

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Herbert, J Michael Winchester, US 6 67

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