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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 27, 2010
Applicants:
David J. Kolar, Stow, OH (US);
Robert M. Ulanski, Broadview Heights, OH (US);
Inventors:
David J. Kolar, Stow, OH (US);
Robert M. Ulanski, Broadview Heights, OH (US);
Assignee:
Vita-Mix Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16M 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A base for a blender housing a motor and including controls for operation of the blender. The base includes an air intake, an air exhaust, and a baffle, wherein the air exhaust and baffle are formed as a part of the bottom of the blender base and act to reduce the sound emitted by the blender. The bottom of the blender base includes an internal cavity defined partially by a support flange where heated air is exhausted. The air is then forced to change directions before exiting through exhaust ports.