BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood and objects of the invention will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a new drink blender system with a single use disposable interlocking ribbed drink container according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view of the bottom of the 6-tooth driver mate.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1 thereof, a new drink blender system with a single use disposable interlocking ribbed drink container embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.
As best illustrated in FIG. 1, the drink blender system with a single use disposable interlocking ribbed drink container 10 generally comprises cup 20 preferably made of a rigid plastic such as mold injected polyproplylene, defining an interior 18 serving as an aperture to allow for the constituents to be blended in. The cup 20 has an upper end 22 and a lower end 23. The lower end 23 maintains a ribs 21 that are located on the recessed bottom 19 in order to allow the bottom portion and the lower end 23 of the cup 20 to lock in with the wall 42 of the blender base 40. The cup 20 further comprises a mixing apparatus 30, which consists of a metal blade 31 preferably made of a stainless steel material or something of the like in order to allow for optimal cutting and havey enough to create a proper vortex in or around the rotational axis. The blade 31 contains a lead portion 36 made of the same material as the blade, and leading down and meeting with the 6-tooth driver mate 32. The 6-tooth driver mate 32 is welded or otherwise attached to the lead portion 36. The 6-tooth driver mate 32 is made of a substantially rigid plastic such as mold injected polypropylene. The 6-tooth driver mate 32 maintains grooves 35 which essentially create the “6” teeth. These grooves 35 maintain an antagonistically designed metal support 34 which directly complements the 6-tooth design in order to absorb additional torque emanating from the blender base 40 and the driver shaft 41. The 6-tooth driver mate 32 nests with the driver shaft 41 of the blender base 40. The driver shaft 41 is designed in a complementary and antagonistic fashion to the 6-tooth driver mate 32 allowing for the driver shaft 41 to create a lock-and-key fit.
Accordingly, when the cup 20 is placed on the blender base 40, the driver shaft 41 is nested with the 6-tooth driver mate 32 via the grooves 35. The power from the driver shaft 41 causes the 6-tooth driver mate 32 to rotate in a circular motion, thereby sending the power to the lead portion 36 which causes the blade 31 to spin on a rotational axis.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent to one skilled in the art in light of the foregoing disclosure, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
Patent Application
20070292578
