FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
AND
THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13) “CONTAINER FOR FOOD PROCESSOR”
We, Bajaj Electricals Limited, an Indian national, of 45/47, Veer Nariman Road, Fort, Mumbai ‐ 400001, Maharashtra, India.
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to juicers. In particular, the present invention relates to a juicer with more effective collection of solid pulp of the food items being juiced.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This section is intended to provide information relating to the field of disclosure and thus, any approach or functionality described herein should not be assumed to qualify as prior art merely by its inclusion in this section.
Juicers are a type of food processors that are provided means to crush or pulverise food items to separate a liquid portion from the food items. Conventionally, juicers comprise a container where the pulverisation or juicing of the food items occur. However, in real time, as the food items are pulverised the solid portion remaining after separation of the liquid portion also accumulates. Accumulation of the solid particles can hamper both further juicing of the food items, as well as effective collection of the liquid portion.
Furthermore, conventional juicers tend to be stand-alone appliances. Therefore, in order to avail juicing functionality, as well as other food processing functionality, there is a requirement for procuring multiple appliances, which can increase expenditure, as well as place burden on storage space.
There is, therefore, a requirement in the art for a food processor that can perform a plurality of functionalities, including juicing, and which can provide effective juicing and extraction of the liquid portion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This section is intended to introduce one or more aspects and/or embodiments of the present disclosure in a simplified form and is not intended to identify any key advantages or features of the present disclosure.
In an aspect, the present invention provides a food processor comprising: a container adapted to receive liquified food items; and a juicing attachment adapted

to be removably fitted in the container, the juicing attachment comprising: a juicing jar adapted to receive food items to be liquified; a juicing means adapted to liquify the received food items; and a collection fixture adapted to be removably arranged on top of the juicing jar, the collection fixture comprising: a scraping attachment adapted to collect, and direct sold food particles from within the juicing jar to without; and an inlet tube adapted to receive, and direct the food items into the juicing jar; and a filter arranged at walls of the juicing attachment, the filter adapted to restrict passage of solid food particles therethrough, wherein the juicing attachment is arranged such that a collection region of the container is disposed under the juicing attachment, the collection region adapted to receive the liquified food items; and a lid assembly adapted to be removably arranged on top of the container, the lid assembly comprising a feed tube configured to receive and direct food items into the container, wherein the inlet tube is substantially aligned with the feed tube.
In an aspect, the juicing means comprises a shredding disk.
In an aspect, the container further comprises an outlet disposed in the collection region to allow outflow of the liquified food items.
In an aspect, the food processor further comprises a spout coupled to the outlet.
In an aspect, the food processor further comprises a filter disposed at the outlet, adapted to restrict passage of solid particles therethrough.
In an aspect, the food processor further comprises a valve operable to selectively allow outflow of the liquified food items from the collection region.
In an aspect, the scraping attachment is disposed along a circumference of the collection fixture, and comprises: a receiving section extending from a bottom surface of the collection fixture and into the juicing jar; and an exit section extending from the receiving section to a top surface of the collection fixture, the exit section coupled to the receiving section through an inclined plane, wherein the scraping attachment is adapted to collect solid particles from walls of the juicing jar

and guide the collected solid particles from the receiving section towards the exit section.
In an aspect, the solid particles are collected at the top surface of the collection fixture.
In an aspect, the juicing attachment further comprises a seal element adapted to be fitted at a top of the juicing jar, the seal element adapted to form a seal between the juicing jar and walls of the container to restrict passage of solid particles between the juicing jar and the container.
In an aspect, the present invention further provides a container for a food processor, the container comprising: a juicing attachment adapted to be removably fitted in the container, the juicing attachment comprising: a juicing jar adapted to receive food items to be liquified; a juicing means adapted to liquify the received food items; and a collection fixture adapted to be removably arranged on top of the juicing jar, the collection fixture comprising: a scraping attachment adapted to collect, and direct sold food particles from within the juicing jar to without; and an inlet tube adapted to receive, and direct the food items into the juicing jar; and a filter arranged at walls of the juicing attachment, the filter adapted to restrict passage of solid food particles therethrough, wherein the juicing attachment is arranged such that a collection region of the container is disposed under the juicing attachment, the collection region adapted to receive the liquified food items; and a lid assembly adapted to be removably arranged on top of the container, the lid assembly comprising a feed tube configured to receive and direct food items into the container, wherein the inlet tube is substantially aligned with the feed tube.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The present disclosure, both as to its organization and manner of operation, together with further objects and advantages, may best be understood by reference to the description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings. These and other details of the present invention will be described in connection with the

accompanying drawings, which are furnished only by way of illustration and not in limitation of the scope of the present disclosure.
FIG. 1A illustrates a schematic exploded view of a food processor, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 1B illustrates a schematic sectional view of the food processor, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a juicing jar of the food processor, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a collection fixture of the food processor, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a lid assembly of the food processor, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter may each be used independently of one another or in any combination with other features. An individual feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or may address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above may not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein. Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described below, as illustrated in various drawings, in which same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings.
The present invention provides a food processor, and a container for the food processor. The food processor comprises the container, which is adapted to receive food items therein that are to be liquefied. The food processor comprises a juicing attachment adapted to be removably fitted in the container. The juicing attachment comprises a juicing jar adapted to receive the food items to be liquified.

The juicing means comprises a juicing means adapted to liquify the received food items. The juicing attachment comprises a collection fixture adapted to be removably arranged on top of the juicing jar. The collection fixture comprises a scraping attachment adapted to collect, and direct solid food particles from within the juicing jar to without. The collection fixture further comprises an inlet tube adapted to receive and direct the food items into the juicing jar. The juicing attachment comprises a filter arranged at walls of the juicing attachment. The filter is adapted to restrict passage of solid food particles therethrough. The juicing attachment is arranged such that a collection region of the container is disposed under the juicing attachment. The collection region is adapted to receive the liquified food items. The food processor comprises a lid assembly adapted to be removably arranged on top of the container. The lid assembly comprises a feed tube configured to receive and direct food items into the container. The inlet tube is substantially aligned with the feed tube.
In an embodiment, the lid assembly comprises at least one locking notch that is adapted to engage with a locking slider provided on the wall of the container, such that when the lid assembly is placed on top of the container and rotated, the locking notch engages with the locking slider to secure the lid assembly with the container.
In an embodiment, the juicing means comprises a shredding disk. In an embodiment, the shredding disk is provided at the bottom of the juicing jar. In an embodiment, the shredding disk comprises a plurality of abrasive elements disposed on it, such that as the shredding disk rotates, the abrasive elements act to pulverize the food items present in the juicing jar. In an embodiment, the abrasive elements comprise blades.
Thus, the food processor of the present invention also provides juicing functionality by providing the juicing attachment that can be removably attached in the food processor.
In an embodiment, the feed tube of the lid assembly is of a length, such that when the juicing attachment is fitted in the container, the feed tube aligns with the inlet tube of the juicing attachment to form a contiguous feed tube. In an

embodiment, in the absence of the juicing attachment, the feed tube of the lid assembly is configured to direct food items into the container. Thus, the lid assembly of the present invention is a common accessory to the food processor and is capable of being used with or without the juicing apparatus.
In an embodiment, the container is also adapted to be removably fitted with the food processor. In an embodiment, the juicing attachment is provided with one or more ridges on its side walls that are adapted to mesh with corresponding one or more ridges on the side wall of the container, such that, upon inserting the juicing attachment into the container and twisting the juicing attachment, the ridges mesh to secure the juicing attachment in the container. In an embodiment, when the juicing attachment is attached within the container, any food item provided to the container is substantially received by the juicing jar of the juicing attachment.
In an embodiment, the food processor further comprises an outlet disposed in the collection region to allow outflow of the liquified food items. In an embodiment, the outlet is disposed at the bottom of the collection region of the container. In an embodiment, the food processor further comprises a spout coupled to the outlet. In an embodiment, the food processor further comprises a filter disposed at the outlet, adapted to restrict passage of solid particles therethrough. In an embodiment, the filter disposed at the outlet has a finer mesh size than the filter of the juicing attachment so that any solid particles that have passed through the filter of the juicing attachment may be restricted by the filter at the outlet. However, in some embodiments, the filter at the outlet has the same mesh size as the filter of the juicing attachment. In an embodiment, the filter is made of a material selected from food grade metal, metal alloy, polymers, or combinations thereof. Examples of the material of the filter comprises, without limitations, stainless steel, plastic, etc.
In an embodiment, the container comprises one or more outlets disposed around a periphery of the collection region in order to facilitate more effective collection of the liquified food items. The one or more outlets can be fluidically coupled to a unified outlet thorough which the liquified food items can be collected. In such an embodiment, the spout of the food processor is couped to the unified

outlet. Further, in one or more embodiments, a filter is provided at each of the outlets, at the unified outlet, or a combination of both.
In an embodiment, the food processor further comprises a valve operable to selectively allow outflow of the liquified food items from the collection region. In an embodiment, the valve is configured to open to different degrees to allow different outflow rates of the liquified food items. In an embodiment, the valve is a mechanical valve. In an embodiment, the valve is configured with the spout. In an embodiment, the valve is operable manually. In an example, the valve is configured with the spout in the form of a tap.
In an embodiment, the valve is electronically operated. In an embodiment, the valve is operable in response to a signal received by the valve. In an embodiment, the signal is generated by a user of the food processor. For example, the user may actuate a button on the food processor. In another example, the user may provide the signal through a remote device, such as a mobile phone.
In another embodiment, the signal is generated by a sensor configured in the food processor. In an embodiment, the sensor is configured to detect a quantity of the liquified food items present in the collection region of the container and communicate the value to a controller. In an embodiment, when the controller determines that the quantity exceeds a threshold value, the controller is configured to generate the signal to operate the valve.
In an embodiment, the scraping element is disposed along a circumference of the collection fixture. In an embodiment, the scraping element comprises a receiving section extending from the bottom surface of the collection fixture and into the juicing jar, and an exit section extending from the receiving section to a top surface of the collection fixture. The exit section is coupled to the receiving section through an inclined plane. In an embodiment, the receiving section, the inclined plane, and the exit section together form a passageway from within the juicing jar to the top surface of the collection fixture. Further, the passageway is disposed along a circumference of the collection fixture. In an embodiment, when the collection fixture is assembled, the scraping attachment is arranged proximate to the wall of the juicing jar. In an embodiment, the scraping attachment is adapted to

collect solid particles from walls of the juicing jar and guide the collected solid particles from the receiving section towards the exit section. In an embodiment, the solid particles are collected at the top surface of the collection fixture.
In an embodiment, the juicing attachment further comprises a seal element adapted to be fitted at the top of the juicing jar. The seal element is adapted to form a seal between the juicing jar and walls of the container to restrict passage of solid particles between the juicing jar and the container. In other words, the seal element restricts any solid particles (e.g., pulp or fiber from the food items) from flowing over the juicing attachment, and into the collection region of the container. In an embodiment, the seal element comprises one or more gaskets. In an embodiment, the gaskets are made of a material that is non-toxic, as well as adequately chemical and temperature resistant to be used in a food processor. In an embodiment, the material of the gasket is selected from any one or a combination of silicon, rubber, metal, alloys, polymers, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the gasket is made of silicon.
In an embodiment, the seal element is disposed in between the collection fixture and the juicing jar. In an embodiment, the collection fixture is configured to be rotatably locked onto the top of the juicing jar. In an embodiment, the collection fixture comprises at least one locking slider that is adapted to engage with a locking notch provided on the wall of the juicing jar, such that when the collection fixture is placed on top of the juicing jar and rotated, the locking slider engages with the locking notch to secure the collection fixture with the juicing jar.
In an exemplary embodiment, the food processor is a juicer. The food items can comprise, without limitations, fruits, vegetables, cereals, etc. When the food items are provided in the juicing jar and the food processor is operated, the juicing means is configured to pulverize or blend the food items to cause extraction of liquid (or juice) from the food items. The contents of the juicing jar thus now constitute a liquified food item and remaining solid particles (the fiber or pulp). The juicing means rotates at high speeds, thereby also causing a centripetal force that pushes the contents in the juicing jar against the walls of the juicing jar. Through the filter provided in the juicing jar, the liquid portion or the liquified food items

pass therein to be collected in the collection region of the container, and the solid particles are restricted to remain within the juicing jar. The rotation of the juicing means also causes the solid particles to continuously rise along the filter. The scraping attachment is adapted to also rotate and collect the solid particles at the walls of the juicing means. The collected solid particles pass through the scraping attachment and are collected at the top of the collection fixture, from where they can be later removed. As a result, the content of solid particles within the juicing jar is reduced, resulting in easier passing of the liquified food items to pass through the filter and into the collection region. Consequently, extraction of the liquified food items from the solid particles is more effective. Furthermore, the liquified food items collection in the collection region of the container is easily extracted out for consumption through the outlet, and the spout provided in the container.
FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate schematic exploded and sectional views, respectively, of a food processor 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The food processor 100 comprises a container 102 adapted to receive food items. The food processor 100 comprises a juicing attachment 104 adapted to be removably fitted in the container 102. The juicing attachment 104 comprises a juicing jar 106 adapted to receive the food items to be liquified. The juicing attachment 104 further comprises a collection fixture 108 adapted to be removably arranged on top of the juicing jar 106.
The juicing attachment 104 further comprises a seal element 132 adapted to be fitted at a top of the juicing jar 106. Specifically, the seal element 132 is adapted to be arranged between the juicing jar 104 and the collection fixture 108. The seal element 132 is adapted to form a seal between the juicing jar 106 and walls of the container 102 to restrict passage of solid particles between the juicing jar 106 and the container 102. Specifically, the seal element 132 is adapted to restrict passage of solid particles between the juicing jar 106 and the collection region 116 of the container 102.
The food processor 100 further comprises an outlet 122 provided in the collection region 116 of the container 102. The outlet 122 provides a passageway for the liquified food items collected in the collection region 116 to be extracted

out. The food processor 100 further comprises a spout 124 coupled to the outlet 122. The food processor 100 further comprises a valve (not shown in figure) operable to selectively allow outflow of the liquified food items from the collection region 116.
The food processor 100 further comprises a lid assembly 118 adapted to be removably arranged on top of the container 102. The lid assembly 118 is configured to be rotatably locked onto the top of the container 102.
FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a juicing jar 106 of the food processor, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGs. 1A to 2, the juicing attachment 104 comprises a juicing means 107 adapted to liquify the received food items. The juicing means 107 is arranged at the bottom of the juicing jar 106. The juicing means 107 is a shredding disk. The juicing jar 106 also comprises a filter 114 arranged at walls of the juicing attachment 104, the filter 114 adapted to restrict passage of solid food particles therethrough. The juicing attachment 104 is arranged such that a collection region 116 of the container 102 is disposed under the juicing attachment 104. The collection region 116 is adapted to receive the liquified food items.
FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a collection fixture 108 of the food processor 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGs. 1A to 3, the collection fixture 108 is configured to be rotatably locked onto the top of the juicing jar 106. The collection fixture 108 comprises at least one locking slider (not shown in figure) that is adapted to engage with a locking notch 109 (shown in FIG. 2) provided on the wall of the juicing jar 106. When the collection fixture 108 is placed on top of the juicing jar 106 and rotated, the locking slider engages with the locking notch 109 to secure the collection fixture 108 with the juicing jar 106. The collection fixture 108 comprises an inlet tube 112 adapted to receive and direct the food items into the juicing jar 106.
The collection fixture 108 comprises a scraping attachment 110 adapted to collect, and direct solid food particles from within the juicing jar 106 to without. The scraping attachment 110 is disposed along a circumference of the collection fixture 108. The scraping attachment 110 comprises a receiving section 126, and

exit section 128, and an inclined plane 130 connecting the receiving and exit sections 126, 128. The receiving section 126 extends from the bottom surface of the collection fixture 108 and into the juicing jar 106, and the exit section 128 extends from the receiving section 126 to a top surface of the collection fixture 108, the exit section 128 coupled to the receiving section 126 through the inclined plane 130. The scraping attachment 110 is adapted to collect solid particles from walls of the juicing jar 106 and guide the collected solid particles from the receiving section 126 towards the exit section 128. The solid particles are collected at the top surface of the collection fixture 108.
FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the lid assembly 118 of the food processor 100, according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGs. 1A to 4, the lid assembly 118 comprises at least one locking notch 119 that is adapted to engage with a locking slider (not shown in figure) provided on the wall of the container 102. When the lid assembly 118 is placed on top of the container 102 and rotated, the locking notch 119 engages with the locking slider to secure the lid assembly 118 with the container 102.
Further, the lid assembly 118 comprises a feed tube 120 configured to receive and direct food items into the container 102. The inlet tube 112 is substantially aligned with the feed tube 120. On locking of the lid assembly 118 with the container 102, the feed tube 120 and the inlet tube 112 substantially align to form a contiguous tube adapted to receive and direct food items into the juicing jar 106.
Thus, the food processor 100 provides an additional juicing functionality by providing a removable juicing attachment 104. The juicing attachment 104 comprises a collection fixture 108 that facilitates removal of accumulates solid particles when the food items get pulverized, thereby improving both effectiveness of extraction of the liquified product, as well as efficiency of pulverization of the food items. Further, the food processor is provided with an outlet through which the liquefied food products are easily extracted.
While the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described hereinabove, it may be appreciated that various changes, adaptations, and

modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the disclosure and the scope of the appended claims. It will be obvious to a person skilled in the art that the present disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments may to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 Food Processor
102 Container
104 Juicing Attachment
106 Juicing Jar
107 Juicing Means
108 Collection Fixture
109 Locking Notch
110 Scraping Attachment
112 Inlet Tube
114 Filter
116 Collection Region
118 Lid Assembly
119 Locking Notch
120 Feed Tube
122 Outlet
124 Spout
126 Receiving Section
128 Exit Section
130 Inclined Plane
132 Seal Element

I/We Claim:
1. A food processor (100) comprising:
‐ a container (102) adapted to receive food items; and ‐ a juicing attachment (104) adapted to be removably fitted in the container (102), the juicing attachment (104) comprising: ‐ a juicing jar (106) adapted to receive food items to be liquified; ‐ a juicing means (107) adapted to liquify the received food items; and ‐ a collection fixture (108) adapted to be removably arranged on top of the juicing jar (106), the collection fixture (108) comprising: ‐ a scraping attachment (110) adapted to collect, and direct solid food
particles from within the juicing jar (106) to without; and ‐ an inlet tube (112) adapted to receive, and direct the food items into the juicing jar (106); and ‐ a filter (114) arranged at walls of the juicing attachment (104), the filter (114) adapted to restrict passage of solid food particles therethrough, wherein the juicing attachment (104) is arranged such that a collection region (116) of the container (102) is disposed under the juicing attachment (104), the collection region (116) adapted to receive the liquified food items; and
‐ a lid assembly (118) adapted to be removably arranged on top of the container (102), the lid assembly (118) comprising a feed tube (120) configured to receive and direct food items into the container (102), wherein the inlet tube (112) is substantially aligned with the feed tube (120).
2. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the juicing means
(107) comprises a shredding disk.

3. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container (102) further comprises an outlet (122) disposed in the collection region (116) to allow outflow of the liquified food items.
4. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a spout (124) coupled to the outlet (122).
5. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a filter disposed at the outlet (122), adapted to restrict passage of solid particles therethrough.
6. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a valve operable to selectively allow outflow of the liquified food items from the collection region (116).
7. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the scraping attachment (110) is disposed along a circumference of the collection fixture (108), and comprises:
‐ a receiving section (126) extending from a bottom surface of the collection fixture (108) and into the juicing jar (106); and
‐ an exit section (128) extending from the receiving section (126) to a top surface of the collection fixture (108), the exit section (128) coupled to the receiving section (126) through an inclined plane (130), wherein the scraping attachment (110) is adapted to collect solid particles
from walls of the juicing jar (106) and guide the collected solid particles
from the receiving section (126) towards the exit section (128).
8. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the solid particles
are collected at the top surface of the collection fixture (108).

9. The food processor (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the juicing attachment (104) further comprises a seal element (132) adapted to be fitted at a top of the juicing jar (106), the seal element (132) adapted to form a seal between the juicing jar (106) and walls of the container (102) to restrict passage of solid particles between the juicing jar (106) and the container (102).
10. A container (102) for a food processor (100), the container (102)
comprising:
‐ a juicing attachment (104) adapted to be removably fitted in the container (102), the juicing attachment (104) comprising:
‐ a juicing jar (106) adapted to receive food items to be liquified;
‐ a juicing means adapted to liquify the received food items; and
‐ a collection fixture (108) adapted to be removably arranged on top of the juicing jar (106), the collection fixture (108) comprising: ‐ a scraping attachment (110) adapted to collect, and direct solid food
particles from within the juicing jar (106) to without; and ‐ an inlet tube (112) adapted to receive, and direct the food items into the juicing jar (106); and
‐ a filter (114) arranged at walls of the juicing attachment (104), the filter (114) adapted to restrict passage of solid food particles therethrough, wherein the juicing attachment (104) is arranged such that a collection
region (116) of the container (102) is disposed under the juicing attachment
(104), the collection region (116) adapted to receive the liquified food items;
and
‐ a lid assembly (118) adapted to be removably arranged on top of the container (102), the lid assembly (118) comprising a feed tube (120) configured to receive and direct food items into the container (102),

wherein the inlet tube (112) is substantially aligned with the feed tube (120).