Patent ID: 6908222
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: A47J,B01F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mixing element for attachment to a mixer comprising: a body having a mixing portion and having an opening formed therein, said opening being shaped and located to receive an output shaft of a mixer therein; and a retainer coupled to said body, said retainer being movable between an engaged position wherein at least part of said retainer protrudes into said opening and a disengaged position wherein said retainer does not protrude into said opening, said opening being defined by a surface of said body that is substantially continuous below said retainer, an actuator assembly shaped to be releasably coupled to said body, said actuator assembly including said retainer, wherein said actuator assembly includes a casing, a plunger received inside said casing, said plunger including said retainer, a spring located inside said casing to spring bias said plunger into said engaged position, and a button located adjacent to said casing and coupled to said plunger.