# US 11,304,565 B2 · Vacuum food processing system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,304,565 B2 - Document ID: US11304565B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/813,212 - Filed: 2020-03-09 - Published: 2020-09-10 - Granted: 2022-04-19 - Earliest claimed: 2019-03-08 - Applicants: SharkNinja Operating LLC - Inventors: Sam William Bannister; Ross Richardson; Michael Ting; Jared J. Proulx; Kristof Benedict Fogarasi; Joshua D. Anthony; Nicholas Michael O'Loughlin; Kevin Pei; Zintis Jones - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11304565B2 ## CPC - A47J 43/0716: {for machines with tools driven from the lower side (A47J43/0727 - A47J43/08 take precedence)} - A47J 43/046: with tools driven from the bottom side - A47J 43/0777: {in which the activating element on the cover transmits a signal to a safety device in the base element via the mixing bowl removably seated on this base element, e.g. pin on the cover moves a pushrod in the bowl handle to operate safety switch in the base element} - A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES ## Abstract An accessory for use with a container of a food processing system includes a body positionable within a base of the food processing system, said body having a first side and a second side, an opening formed in said body, a member configurable with said opening to selectively seal said opening, said member being arranged at said second side of said body, a vacuum sealing assembly for sealing a chamber of the container, and a release mechanism operable to selectively fluidly couple said chamber to an ambient atmosphere. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A container assembly for a food processing system, the container assembly comprising: a sealable body including a chamber having an open end; an accessory connectable to said open end of said chamber, said accessory including: a body comprising: a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first and second ends; a wall offset from the first end, the wall including an opening adjacent the first end; and a member configurable with said opening, the member comprising a first arm and a second arm each pivotally mounted equidistant between said first end and said second end, the member configured to associate with said opening to selectively seal said opening, wherein when said opening is sealed by said member, said accessory is receivable within a base of the food processing system. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The container assembly of claim 1, wherein said member is rotatable about an axis between a first position, in which said member is adjacent said second end, and a second position, in which said member is adjacent said first end. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The container assembly of claim 2, wherein rotation of said member between said first position and said second position is within a plane including said opening. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The container assembly of claim 2, wherein said member includes a sealing element between the first arm and the second arm, the sealing element complementary to said opening and when said member is in said second position, said sealing element is associated with said opening. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The container assembly of claim 4, wherein said association between said sealing element and said opening forms an air-tight seal. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The container assembly of claim 1, wherein said container assembly further comprises a vacuum passage integral with said sealable body. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The container assembly of claim 6, wherein when said accessory is received within said base of the food processing system, said vacuum passage is arranged in fluid communication with a vacuum system of the base. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The container assembly of claim 1, wherein said sealable body includes at least one vacuum opening adjacent said second end, and said container assembly further comprises a vacuum sealing assembly movable relative to said at least one vacuum opening to fluidly couple said second end and said chamber. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The container assembly of claim 1, further comprises a release mechanism operable to selectively fluidly couple said chamber to an ambient atmosphere. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The container assembly of claim 1, wherein said accessory is a to-go lid. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The container assembly of claim 1, wherein said accessory is a rotatable blade assembly. ### Claim 12 A food processing system comprising: a food processor base including a rotary component and a vacuum system; and an attachment configured for removable association with said food processor base, said attachment including: a sealable body including a chamber having an open end; and an accessory coupled to said open end of said chamber, said accessory including a body comprising: a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first and second ends; a wall offset from the first end, the wall having a sealable opening formed therein; and a member configurable with said opening, the member comprising a first arm and a second arm each pivotally mounted equidistant between said first end and said second end, the member configured to associate with said sealable opening to selectively seal said sealable opening, wherein said accessory is configured to be receivable within said food processor base. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The food processing system of claim 12, wherein said member is rotatable about an axis between said first position, in which said member is adjacent said second end, and said second position, in which said member is adjacent said first end. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The food processing system of claim 12, wherein said member includes a sealing element between the first arm and the second arm, the sealing element complementary to said sealable opening and when said member is in said second position, said sealing element is engaged with said sealable opening. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The food processing system of claim 12, wherein said container assembly further comprises a vacuum passage integral with said sealable body. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The food processing system of claim 15, wherein when said accessory is received within said food processor base, said vacuum passage is arranged in fluid communication with a vacuum system of the base. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The food processing system of claim 12, wherein said sealable body includes at least one vacuum opening adjacent said second end, and said attachment further comprises a vacuum sealing assembly movable relative to said at least one vacuum opening to fluidly couple said second end and said chamber. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The food processing system of claim 12, further comprises a release mechanism operable to selectively fluidly couple said chamber to an ambient atmosphere. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The food processing system of claim 12, wherein said accessory is a to-go lid. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) The food processing system of claim 12, wherein said accessory is a rotatable blade assembly.