Device for enhancing the mobility of a standard mixer

#FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the topside of a device for enhancing the mobility of a mixer, comprising an embodiment of the present invention;

#FIG. 2 is the perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 depicting the direction of movement of particular component parts;

#FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the device of FIG. 1;

#A standard mixer is a staple in the kitchen of homes and businesses around the world. Because of its utilitarian aspect especially in food applications, typically a mixer is used in or around the area of a kitchen and, when not in use, stored in various places, such as on a kitchen countertop, in a kitchen cabinet, within an appliance garage or other similar compartment or storage unit. Therefore, generally after the mixer has been used, it is moved to a separate location for storage purposes. Once it is needed again, it is repositioned to the proper area of the kitchen for reuse.

#Mixers exist in varying shapes, sizes and weights. Most mixers, however, are substantial in size and are heavy; some weigh in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. They tend to comprise a plethora of structural as well as electrical and mechanical components, thus contributing to their considerable weight. Also, because mixers comprise internal parts that move and/or rotate when in operation, they are designed and manufactured to remain stationary while in use. Therefore, because of their considerable weight and because of the manner in which they are designed, typically mixers are inert to movement. They are designed to sit upright on a surface and to resist forces which displace them, such as forces that would cause them to slide on a surface such as a countertop. Consequently, intentionally repositioning and/or moving a mixer along a surface entails picking the mixer up vertically from the surface, moving it to the desired location and then setting it down. Therefore, the intentional moving, displacing and/or repositioning of mixers can be a daunting task particularly if they are cumbersome and heavy.

#Occasionally, a mixer is stored on a countertop surface and moved from one countertop location to another countertop location for use. Unfortunately, moving the mixer from one location to another on the same surface requires a user to pick up the mixer vertically and place it at the desired spot. Because the mixer is not designed to slide on a surface as previously mentioned, the mixer must be removed from the surface by the user, such as by picking it up so that it is disengaged from the surface, suspended in mid air, moved to the desired location and then placed back onto the surface. Additionally, for cleaning purposes, a mixer may be relocated to an area next to the sink. Again, in doing so; the mixer cannot be slid or rolled along the surface.