Patent ID: 6363837
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A juice extractor and beverage mixer apparatus comprising:a juice extractor for extracting juice from fruit; a mixing module in fluid communication with the juice extractor for receiving extracted juice from the juice extractor and for receiving beverage ingredients; the mixing module having an annular mixing compartment; the mixing module having a beverage mixer therein for mechanically stirring and mixing a juice beverage in the mixing module from the extracted juice and beverage ingredients; a base having an electrically operated drive mechanism for rotationally operating the juice extractor and beverage mixer, the base being in substantial fluid isolation from the mixing module; the base further having an upper surface for receiving and supporting the mixing module; the upper surface of the base being configured for substantially secure engagement with a mating portion of the mixing module; a drive shaft having a lower section and an upper section; the electrically operated drive mechanism being operably engaged with the lower section of the drive shaft for rotating the drive shaft; the upper section of the drive shaft being operably engaged with the juice extractor; the drive shaft being operably engaged with the beverage mixer at a point between the upper section and the lower section of the drive shaft; the drive shaft being rotatable within a hollow region of the mixing module.