Patents Assigned to Sunbeam
  • Patent number: 10135179
    Abstract: A system for providing power to a cordless appliance is provided. The system includes a coupler, and a complementary coupler on the appliance is also present. The coupler has symmetrically configured concentric power terminals, which are connected to a main power source in use, and a magnetic coupling region disposed concentrically around an outer periphery of the power terminals. The complementary coupler has complementary power terminals configured to engage with the symmetrically configured concentric power terminals of the coupler, and an engaging region disposed concentrically around an outer periphery of the complementary terminals. A magnetic force provides a mutual attraction between the magnetic coupling region and the engaging region, thereby engaging the power terminals and complementary power terminals and establishing an electrical connection between the coupler and the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Peter Cooper, Andrew Chan, Maxim Guyatt, Andrew Morgan, Christopher Elliott, Mark Whitcombe
  • Patent number: 10053814
    Abstract: An iron is provided including a soleplate having a first surface configured to press a fabric and deliver wrinkle releasing steam, a first plurality of steam exit holes formed in the soleplate, each of the first plurality of steam exit holes connected to an associated first steam channel formed in the first surface and connected to a centrally disposed steam channel formed in the first surface, a second plurality of steam exit holes formed in the soleplate connected to an associated second steam channel formed in the first surface connected to the centrally disposed steam channel, each of the second plurality of steam exit holes disposed symmetrically to an associated one of the first plurality of steam exit holes on an opposite side of the centrally disposed steam channel, and the centrally disposed steam channel extending substantially an elongated length of the soleplate, The soleplate further includes dimples over the majority of the soleplate not covered by the steam channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Goralski, Channing Miller, Scott Lindquist
  • Patent number: 10040589
    Abstract: Systems (200) and methods (800) for causing certain operations to be performed by a Vacuum Packaging Appliance (“VPA”). The methods comprising: detecting when container material is at least partially disposed within a transparent vacuum chamber of the VPA using a proximity sensor mechanism; communicating a signal from the proximity sensor mechanism to an electronic circuit of the VPA in response to the detection of the container material within the vacuum chamber; and triggering a performance of a first operation by the VPA in response to the reception of the signal by the electronic circuit. The first operation is selected from the group comprising mechanical clamping operations to clamp the container material in position, vacuum operations to extract fluid from within a container defined by the container material, and heat sealing operations to create a heat seal along an open end of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: David Owens
  • Patent number: 10028619
    Abstract: A food processor for cutting a food ingredient includes: a motorized base for generating a rotational force; a processor bowl removably attached to the motorized base; a spindle within the processor bowl in which the spindle can be rotated by the rotational force from the motorized base; a spiralizer cutter attached to the spindle within the processor bowl, the spiralizer cutter having a blade along a radius of the spiralizer cutter; a lid for the processor bowl, the lid having a center position corresponding to the spindle and a radial position between the center position and an edge of the lid; and a feed tube for positioning at one of the center position and the radial position, wherein the feed tube can be repositioned between the center and radial positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Aramburo, Joseph Palermo
  • Patent number: 9968223
    Abstract: A blending appliance is provided including a motorized base, a blending container, and a blade assembly fitted into an opening of the blending container and rotatably coupled to the motorized base when the blending container is mounted on the motorized base. The blade assembly includes a lower blade element disposed on a spindle performing blending operations on ingredients at a lower end of the blending container; and an upper working element disposed on a shaft spaced apart from the lower blade element, and including an upper working portion and a lower working portion spaced apart from the upper working portion. The upper working portion acting to reduce cavitation in the lower blades element during the blending process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Moises Behar, Joseph C. Spencer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180110374
    Abstract: A blending appliance is provided including a motorized base, a blending container, and an agitator configuration fitted into an opening of the blending container and rotatably coupled to the motorized base when the blending container is mounted on the motorized base. The agitator configuration includes a blade arrangement disposed on a spindle performing blending operations on ingredients at a lower end of the blending container. A blade form is disposed on a shaft connected to the spindle performing additional blending operations on ingredients in an upper portion of the blending container. The blade form includes at least two spiral blades disposed on the shaft, and each of the spiral blades having a first end connected to the shaft at a pre-determined distance from the blade arrangement and a second end connected to opposing ends of a crossbar attached at its midpoint to a distal end of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jamal F. Hammad
  • Patent number: 9867387
    Abstract: A blending and dispensing appliance is provided which includes a blending container, a housing having a recess for supporting the blending container, an ice-shaving unit, and an agitator to agitate shaved ice and other beverage ingredients in the blending container. A conduit is disposed on an outer sidewall of the blending container and fluidly connected to the blending container. An auger is disposed in the conduit and is rotated within the conduit when a dispensing arm is depressed. The rotating auger extrudes blended contents through the conduit from the blending container to a dispensing spout. A motorized base containing both an agitator and an auger motor selectively provide rotary power to the agitator and auger, respectively. A control system is provided for controlling the operation of the ice-shaving motor, the agitator, and the agitator so that the contents placed into the beverage container are blended to a desired consistency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Monte Davis, Joseph Palermo, Augusto A. Picozza, Terry Tang
  • Patent number: 9861074
    Abstract: An animal bathing system is provided which mixes an injectant from a fluid container with water for bating an animal, where the injectant can be a shampoo conditioner, de-flea agent, or other similar type. The animal bathing system can include a support structure having a plurality of fluid containers each including an injectant and a fluid control system, wherein the plurality of fluid containers are in fluid communication with the fluid control system. The plurality of fluid containers can be supporting on the support structure in a vertical orientation. The fluid control system include a system for cleaning the component to prevent cross contamination without the need for back flushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cao, Christopher Figueira
  • Patent number: 9848727
    Abstract: Appliances comprising a base unit and a plug connector coupled to the base unit. The plug connector is configured to electrically couple the appliance to a first socket connector of an electrical receptacle. A channel is formed on or in a first sidewall of the base unit. The plug connector is disposed in the channel when in an engaged position. A defines a channel wall of the channel. The lever is configured to facilitate a transition of the plug connector between the engaged position and a disengaged position. The lever engages the plug connector when in the engaged position and does not engage the plug connector when in the disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Day, Phetsouvanh Kounlavong, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Dov Glucksman, Gary P. McGonagle, Joseph C. Spencer, Jr., George T. Hardin, Jr., Laura Nickerson
  • Patent number: 9848737
    Abstract: There is provided an appliance including a base having a housing, a motor-fan assembly disposed in the housing, a working implement which is operated by the motor-fan assembly when energized, a pocket integrally formed in a sidewall of the housing configured for use as a carrying handle, and one or more apertures formed in the pocket configured to allow cooling air to enter the housing to cool the motor-fan assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Moises Behar
  • Patent number: 9839233
    Abstract: A food preparation appliance including a housing containing a sieve having an inner perforated surface for extracting fruits and vegetables into liquids and solid particles, a source of rotatable power for rotating the sieve, and a manually operated cleaning device for removing pulp of food particles from the perforated surface of the sieve. The cleaning device includes a cleaning implement having a first position normally biased into a non-engaged position from the perforated surface and a second position when the cleaning device is operated to an engaged position against the perforated surface. The cleaning implement is biased against the perforated surface in the second position using a biasing member configured to maintain constant engagement of the cleaning implement against the perforated surface while the sieve is rotated. In an embodiment, the biasing member is a coil wave spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: George T. Hardin, Jr.
  • Patent number: D804129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Day
  • Patent number: D804131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Day
  • Patent number: D811794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Palermo, Steven C. Cozzolino, Cody Stonerock, Peter Kristiansen
  • Patent number: D811808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Palermo, William T. Lintner
  • Patent number: D811809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Palermo, William T. Lintner
  • Patent number: D814883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Day, Enrique Plazarte
  • Patent number: D821048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Day
  • Patent number: D833100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Day
  • Patent number: D833101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Day