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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2023
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Brandon Wayne Cattes, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Kathryn Elizabeth D'alessandro, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Timothy Eric Heater, Hartford, MI (US);
Andrew John Leitert, Eau Claire, MI (US);
Jeremy Todd Wolters, Stevensville, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A blender includes a base. The blender further includes a sensor disposed in the base. The blender further includes a container selectively coupled with the base in a first rotational position and in a second rotational position. The container has an upper portion and a lower portion. The blender further includes a lid selectively engaging the upper portion of the container. The blender further includes a carrier in the lower portion and extending between a first end and a second end. The carrier includes a first magnet disposed proximate the first end. The carrier further includes a second magnet disposed proximate the second end. The sensor is configured to detect the first magnet in the first rotational position and the second magnet in the second rotational position.