# US 11,439,277 B2 · Interlocking blending system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,439,277 B2 - Document ID: US11439277B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/571,485 - Filed: 2019-09-16 - Published: 2020-01-09 - Granted: 2022-09-13 - Earliest claimed: 2015-04-24 - Assignees: Vita-Mix Management Corporation - Applicants: Vita-Mix Management Corporation - Inventors: David J. Kolar; Saifur T. Tareen; Eric Miller - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11439277B2 ## CPC - 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 43/046: with tools driven from the bottom side - A47J 43/0761: {for machines with tools driven from the lower side} - A47J 43/0766: {activated by the proper positioning of the mixing bowl} - A47J 43/085: {for machines with tools driven from the lower side (A47J43/087, A47J43/09 take precedence)} - H04B 5/79: for data transfer in combination with power transfer - A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES - H04B: TRANSMISSION ## Abstract A blender system that includes a base that is selectively and operatively engaged with a container is shown and described herein. The base may include a near field communications chip that may communicate with a near field communications chip of a container. The base also includes a motor that is selectively and operatively engaged with a blade disposed within the container. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A blender system comprising: a base comprising a motor and a first near field communication component; a container comprising a second near field communications component in communication with the first near field communication component; and a sensor in communication with the second near field communication component, wherein the sensor transmits data to the second near field communication component and the second near field communication component transmits the data or instructions to the first near field communication component to adjust or modify operation of the motor in the base. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The blender system of claim 1, wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor in the base comprises turning off the motor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The blender system of claim 1, wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor in the base comprises transitioning from a first state of operation of the motor to a second state of operation of the motor. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The blender system of claim 1, wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor comprises reducing a speed of the motor. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The blender system of claim 1, wherein the sensor includes a temperature sensor. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The blender system of claim 5, wherein adjusting or modifying operation of the motor comprises adjusting a speed of the motor to keep a temperature measured by the temperature sensor within a specified temperature range. ### Claim 7 A blender system comprising: a base including a motor and a first near field communication component; a container comprising a second near field communications component in communication with the first near field communication component, the second near field communication component comprising a memory operatively storing at least one program or operational instruction; and wherein the second near field communication component transmits the at least one program or operational instruction to the first near field communication component to operate the motor. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The blender system of claim 7 further comprising a sensor in communication with the second near field communication component. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The blender system of claim 8, wherein the sensor transmits data to the second near field communication component and the second near field communication component transmits instructions to the first near field communication component to adjust or modify operation of the motor as a function of the sensed data. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The blender system of claim 7, wherein operating the motor comprises turning off the motor. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The blender system of claim 7, wherein operating the motor comprises transitioning from a first state of the motor to a second state of the motor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 7) The blender system of claim 7, wherein operating the motor in the base comprises reducing a speed of the motor. ### Claim 13 A blender system comprising: a base including a motor and a first near field communication component; a container comprising a second near field communications component in communication with the first near field communication component, the second near field communication component comprising a memory operatively storing at least one program or operational instruction; and wherein the second near field communication component transmits the at least one program or operational instruction to the first near field communication component to operate the motor. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The blender system of claim 13, wherein the memory stores information associated with the container. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The blender system of claim 14, wherein the information associated with the container comprises at least one of a history of use of the container, a blending program, an identification token, or a model of the container. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The blender system of claim 15, wherein the second near field communication component alters the information associated with the container in response to receiving a signal from the first near field communication component. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The blender system of claim 13 further comprising a sensor in communication with the second near field communication component. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The blender system of claim 17, wherein the sensor transmits data to the second near field communication component and the second near field communication component determines an instruction for operation of the motor as a function of the sensed data, and transmits the instructions to the first near field communication component to adjust or modify operation of the motor.