A food processing device may be capable of blending foodstuff. The device may include an immersion blender having a shaft enclosed within a shaft housing, the shaft may be in operable connection with a first rotatable blade; a gearbox in operable connection with the immersion blender; a coupling unit having a wall and a slidable member; and a driver. The immersion blender may be configured to rotate the first rotatable blade. The coupling unit may be configured to connect the gearbox to the driver. The food processing device may further include a food processing container with a second rotatable blade. The immersion blender may be configured to rotate said second rotatable blade.

A food processing device capable of chopping foodstuff can be used indoors and suitable to be used outdoors. The device may include a food processing container with a base, a wall, and a removable lid with an opening and a pass-through aperture, the base having a cylindrical protrusion and a pin extending therefrom; a food processing tool with a shaft and a plurality of blades, the food processing tool is configured to be connected to the pin extending from the base; a connector; a coupling unit having a wall and a slidable member; and a driver The connector may be configured to connect the food processing tool to the coupling unit. The coupling unit may be configured to connect the connector to the driver.

A handheld appliance and a beater attachment therefor. The handheld appliance may include a housing having a cavity with an opening and an electronic component in the cavity. A power cord may be coupled to the electronic component. The handheld appliance may include a cord storage compartment coupled to the housing to close the opening. The cord storage compartment may include a central support portion. The power cord may be configured to be at least partially wrapped around the central support portion. The cord storage compartment may be movable relative to the housing between: (1) a closed position wherein the central support portion is located within the cavity of the housing; and (2) an open position wherein the central support portion protrudes from the housing to allow adjustments to an amount of the power cord that is wrapped around the central support portion.

An automated additive assembly for a micro-puree machine has a body including a reservoir configured for holding an additive ingredient. A channel is defined through the body, and a passage is in fluid communication with the reservoir and the channel. A plunger is configured for movement within the reservoir. Movement of the plunger within the reservoir in a first direction forces the additive ingredient through the channel such that the additive ingredient is combined with the processed ingredients extruded through the nozzle.

A food processing apparatus (1) is disclosed comprising, when assembled, a collection bowl (30) comprising an alignment portion (32) on a bowl floor (31); a separation basket (40) mounted in the collection bowl and comprising a lower central aperture (41) facing the alignment portion (32); a drive unit (50) comprising a power delivery interface (51); and a food processing assembly. The food processing assembly comprises a food processing member (20) having a maximum diameter larger than the lower central aperture diameter within the separation basket and having a body (21) comprising an engagement portion (22) facing the alignment portion; and a shaft (10) for engaging the food processing member with the power delivery interface, the shaft comprising an engagement member engaging with the alignment portion (32) and having an upper portion extending through the lower central aperture towards the drive unit, the upper portion having a maximum diameter smaller than the lower central aperture diameter and being slidably engaged with the engagement portion.

A cooking appliance for processing food, more specifically a cooking appliance of the type that include a body housing an electric motor, a shaft for actuating a processing tool, and an integral handle, the various processing tools being coupled to the body by means of an arm that comprises an implement, such as a grinding, whisking or mixing implement, where the operating control of the appliance (on, off, rotating speed of the implement, etc.) is carried out by means of a sensor system that can detect a characteristic or predetermined movement performed on the appliance and can interpret said movement as an operating instruction, for example, turning the implement on, turning it off, and establishing and controlling the rotating speed thereof, etc.

A mixing bowl assembly includes a bowl. A lid is removably coupled to the bowl and includes an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential lip. The lid defines a depressed support surface. A planar wooden trivet has a perimeter rim configured to engage the depressed support surface of the lid. A dome is removably coupled to the perimeter rim of the planar wooden trivet proximate the outer circumferential frame of the lid.

A countertop appliance includes a body with a pedestal and a mixer head that is operably coupled to the body and defines a slot. An adjustment assembly is operably coupled to and selectively disposed within the mixer head. The adjustment assembly includes an actuation feature that defines detents and includes an actuator with a first engagement member and a second engagement member. A slider that includes a knob extends outwardly from the slot defined by the mixer head. The knob is selectively coupled to the actuation feature. A barrier member is operably coupled to the slider proximate to the slot defined by the mixer head and the actuation feature.

A twist off container and coupling assembly of a micro puree machine includes a container and a coupling on the micro puree machine. An interior surface of the coupling has at least one ramped slot that is angled relative to a lower annular surface of the coupling. The container has at least one protrusion correspondingly angled relative to an upper annular surface of the container. The protrusion is configured to engage the slot when the container is rotated in a clockwise direction and to disengage from the slot when the container is rotated in a counterclockwise direction. When the container is rotated, the container moves both axially and rotationally relative to the coupling.

Food processing apparatuses having a drive unit which has more than one mode of operation, works with more than one food processing container, and/or may be operated in more than orientation are disclosed. The drive unit may be operated in first and second modes of operation. In some embodiments, the drive unit may be actuated in a different manner in the second mode of operation as compared to the first mode of operation. In some embodiments, the orientation of the drive unit in the second mode of operation is vertically flipped upside-down as compared to the orientation of the drive unit in the first mode of operation.