Abstract: The present invention relates generally to kitchen appliances. Particularly, the present invention relates to portable kitchen appliances for blending food items at power levels comparable to AC appliances. The present invention includes a cooling system for the portable blender to prevent overheating. The blender system also includes a jar and base which are stackable within one another so that the system has a first configuration for use, and a second configuration for storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to kitchen appliances. Particularly, the present invention relates to portable kitchen appliances for blending food items at power levels comparable to AC appliances. The present invention includes a cooling system for the portable blender to prevent overheating. The blender system also includes a jar and base which are stackable within one another so that the system has a first configuration for use, and a second configuration for storage.

Abstract: A refrigerated consumable-liquid dispenser. A consumable-liquid container is carried in a covered refrigerated housing that includes a heat exchanger for maintaining consumable-liquid at a predetermined temperature which may be pre-selected depending on the type of consumable-liquid being carried. A dispensing tube provides a conduit for the consumable-liquid. To dispense the consumable-liquid, a pressure differential is produced in response to the user command, whereby the pressure on the liquid in the container is greater than the pressure at a dispensing port. User command may be achieved without physical contact with the consumable-liquid dispenser, for sanitary and health related considerations.