Patents by Inventor Michael P. Arnett

Michael P. Arnett has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bearing mount for blade assembly
    Patent number: 10588462
    Abstract: A blender with a blending assembly is shown and described. The blender may include a container and a blending assembly attached thereto. The blending assembly may include a blade, an axle, and a thick, molded bearing mount. The bearing may include a stiffening portion and a thick molded portion. The blending assembly may include a vibration dampening member. The vibration dampening member may be positioned to isolate the bearing mount and/or a bearing housing from other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Vita-Mix Management Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Arnett, Nathaniel D. Palella
  • BEARING MOUNT FOR BLADE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180168402
    Abstract: A blender with a blending assembly is shown and described. The blender may include a container and a blending assembly attached thereto. The blending assembly may include a blade, an axle, and a thick, molded bearing mount. The bearing may include a stiffening portion and a thick molded portion. The blending assembly may include a vibration dampening member. The vibration dampening member may be positioned to isolate the bearing mount and/or a bearing housing from other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Michael P. Arnett, Nathaniel D. Palella