Abstract: The present invention relates to features incorporated into a Non-Cellular Bluetooth device for use transmitting microphone signals to a Smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth device. A Non-Cellular Bluetooth device consisting of an a jack which allows connections of an external microphone or headset with a microphone to the input jack of a device such as a 4-pin 3.5 mm jack, USB-C jack or Lightning jack and other similar devices having an input jack suitable for connecting an external microphone. The Non-Cellular Bluetooth device may or may not also include an adjustable sensitivity control to compensate for different microphone sensitivities.

Abstract: A blender includes a housing with a lower portion and an intermediate portion, the lower portion being movable in relation to the intermediate portion to permit the housing to be extended during use. The housing encloses a motor and a shaft extending axially in the housing. The shaft has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is coupled to and rotated by the motor, and the second part is slidably coupled to a blending blade structure. A coupler links the blending blade structure to the lower portion of the housing, to enable the blending blade structure to move axially in tandem with the lower portion of the housing.