Weighing Device for Comestible Processors

• US 20180073915A1
• Filed: 09/07/2017
• Published: 03/15/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Capbran Holdings, LLC
• Original Assignee: Capbran Holdings, LLC
• Inventors: Finnance, Robert, Sands, Lenny
• Granted Patent: US 10,620,035 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A47J 36/32 Time-controlled igniting mechanisms or alarm devices
• CPC Class Codes: A47J 36/321 the electronic control being performed over a network, e.g. by means of a handheld device
• CPC Class Codes: A47J 43/046 with tools driven from the bottom side
• CPC Class Codes: A47J 43/0716 for machines with tools driven from the lower side A47J43/0727 - A47J43/08 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G01G 19/30 having electrical weight-sensitive devices
• CPC Class Codes: G01G 19/52 Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. furniture with walking sticks A45B3/08
• CPC Class Codes: G01G 19/56 combined with handles of tools or household implements
• CPC Class Codes: G01G 23/3735 using a digital network

Abstract

A system for weighing ingredients of food and drink for a recipe application, which comprises a weighing device for use with blenders and food processors that can wirelessly communicate weight measurements and other data to the recipe application on a mobile device or computer. The weighing device can be removably attached to or integrated with the blender or food processor.

Claims

1. A system for processing comestible matter, said system comprising:

an apparatus for processing said comestible matter;

a weighing device for weighing said comestible matter;

wherein said weighing device is affixed to said apparatus.

2. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 1 further comprising a mobile device for communicating with said weighing device.

3. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 1, wherein said apparatus further comprises:

a base having a motor for driving an impeller;

a container assembly comprising;

a container body having an open end for receiving said comestible matter to be processed;

a blade assembly for processing said comestible matter, said blade assembly adapted to couple with said impeller;

wherein said apparatus is operated by mounting said container assembly on said base by coupling said blade assembly with said impeller and activating said motor.

4. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 3, wherein said weighing device is adapted to fit on said base and under said container assembly for weighing said comestible matter in said container body.

5. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 4, wherein said weighing device is removably mounted on said base such that it can be used to weigh said comestible matter when said weighing device is mounted on said base or not mounted on said base.

6. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 4, wherein said weighing device is adapted to fit between said base and said container assembly without interfering with the coupling between said impeller and said blade assembly.

7. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 4, wherein:

said weighing device is annular, having a donut-shaped case defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer circumferential surface, and an inner circumferential surface defining a hollow space;

wherein, said weighing device is mounted on a top surface of said base such that said impeller is located in said hollow space;

wherein, said container assembly sits on said top surface of said weighing device when said blade assembly is coupled with said impeller.

8. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 4, wherein:

said base has a recessed well;

said blade assembly is adapted to fit in said recessed well; and

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said weighing device fits in said recessed well under said blade assembly.

9. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 4, wherein:

said base has at least one rampart; and

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said weighing device is removably affixed to said rampart.

10. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 4, wherein:

said container body has a tab; and

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said weighing device has a slot for receiving said tab such that said container assembly is securely affixed to said weighing device.

11. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 1, wherein said weighing device is integrated in said apparatus.

12. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 1, wherein:

said weighing device comprises;

an electronic means for weighing said comestible matter;

a power source for operating said electronic means;

a wireless transmitter for transmitting a signal.

13. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 12, wherein said power source is a rechargeable battery.

14. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 12, wherein said electronic means for weighing said comestible matter comprises at least one load cell.

15. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 2, wherein said weighing device has a means for wireless communication with said mobile device.

16. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 15, wherein said means for wireless communication is through a Bluetooth protocol.

17. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 1, wherein said weighing device is powered via a connection to said base.

18. The system for processing comestible matter of claim 1, wherein said weighing device is powered via a wireless connection.

19. A system for weighing comestible matter to be processed, comprising:

an apparatus for processing said comestible matter;

a weighing device for weighing said comestible matter;

a computing device;

wherein said weighing device communicates information relating to said weighing of said comestible matter to said computing device.

20. The system for weighing comestible matter of claim 19, wherein an operation of said apparatus can be automatically adjusted based on said communication between said weighing device and said computing device.