FIELD OF INVENTION :

The current scenario a typical food processor performs grinding / blending operations in different jars of a mixer / grinder /juicers or similar devices/containers to achieve chutney grinding , wet grinding , juicers , blending & dry grinding .

PRIOR ARTS :

Some of the prior arts known to the inventor is detailed below :

None of them provide a solution to achieve optimum usage of a food processor.

OBJECTS OF INVENTION :

The objects of the invention is to design a single jar/container which can be used for all the operation like Grinding, blending, juicers, etc with multiple lids, the purpose of multiple lids is such that it can be fitted at different portions of the container.

The other object is to design a universal blade assembly used for performing all the indented functions of the food process.

The third object is to design a detachable holder provided for pouring liquid items during the sequence of operations in wet or dry grinding into the processor.

The fourth object is to design a processor having a variable volumes for different types of operations, by merely attaching a different lid to the same container.

The fifth object is to design the container body itself to act as a stopper for one of the lids, most preferably the lower lid thereby saving material cost. In one of the embodiment, grooves are created to act as stopper.

The sixth object is to design the container body shape such that a portion of it is at inclined angle and the same is provided at a height from the bottom end of the container which designed portion then acts as a stopper for one of the lids, most preferably the stopper for the middle lid.

The seventh object of the design is to design the container with a flange at top open end which itself acts as a stopper for one of the lids, most preferably stopper for top lid.

The eighth object is to provide a combined orientation, design and configuration in the container combinedly with groove design, body angle and body inclined height design, flange arrangement in a single body to enable the container to perform multifunction, thereby using the processor having different working capacity due to arrangement of lids at different levels.

The ninth object is to achieve sealing effect for all the lids and illustrated are the three lids (Mini lid/bottom lid, Medium lid/middle lid & Top lid)

DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION :

The invention is a multi utility jar/container, The word Multi-utility relates to functions offering a wide range of operations described above, but using a single jar/container which saves energy and time. Briefly considered, the invention comprises a novel form of grinder / blending operation in a single jar/container with variable volume Multiple lids.

There is a new universalblade assembly which can perform all the indented function like Grinding variable volumes, Blending , juicers and many more functions.

The first level/bottom level is the mini lid/bottom lid assembly which consists of a mini lid/bottom lid, gasket, holder and cup for holder, the working is very simple as the Mini lid/bottom lid is to be placed inside the jar/container, the jar/container is designed in a such a way that there is a groove on the bottom of the jar/container which acts a stopper which will not allow the lid to go bottom side , this volume can be varied . there is a air vent hole on the top of the lid to prevent the pressure building inside during the operations. There is a gasket provided to have sealing effect as it cannot leak on the sides.

The Second level/middle level is the medium/middle lid assembly which consists of a medium/middle lid, gasket., holder and cup for holder, the working is very simple as the medium/middle lid is to be placed inside the jar/container, the jar/container is designed in a such a way that there is a inclined body in the jar/container which acts as a stopper, which will not allow the lid to go bottom side ( the angle of the inclination is designed in such a way that the lid cannot be placed wrongly) , in this volume can be varied . there is a air vent hole on the top of the lid to prevent the pressure building inside during the operations. There is a gasket provided to have sealing effect as it cannot leak on the sides.

The third level/top level is the top lid assembly which consists of a top lid, gasket, holder and cup for holder, the working is very simple as the top lid is to be placed inside the jar/container, the jar/container is designed in a such a way that there is a flange on the top of the jar/container which acts a stopper which will not allow the lid to go inside side, this volume can be varied. There is a air vent hole on the top of the lid to prevent the pressure building inside during the operations. There is a gasket provided to have sealing effect as it cannot leak on the sides.

In this invention we can combine all the function in the jar/container and perform to satisfy the intended functions.

DESCRIPTION WITH REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS :

As shown in the figure 1.0 the perspective view of the Multi utility jar/container with multi lids, the cross sectional view is shown in the figure 2.0 for the showing the locking & working functions.

The Multi Utility jars/containers consists of the following pars mentioned below :

1. Body (Container).

2. Base cup.

3. Universal blade assembly.

4. Mini lid/bottom lid.

5. Gasket for Mini lid/bottom lid.

6. Detachable cups for holding.

7. Cap for holder.

8. Medium Lid/middle lid.

9. Gasket for Medium lid/middle lid.

10. Handle.

11. Top lid.

12. Gasket for top lid.

13. End Flange Design Acts as a Stopper for the Medium lid

14. Inclined body Design Acts as a Stopper for the Medium lid

15. Groove Acts as a Stopper for the Mini lid

As shown in the figure 2.0 the cross sectional view, the Universal blade assembly is fitted the body and securely tightened with a base cup.

The mini lid/bottom lid assembly consists of the Mini lid/bottom lid, gasket, detachable cup holder & a cap for holder, there is a groove provided on the mini lid/bottom lid which is the provision for the gasket seating area to provide the sealing effect, the gasket is made up of silicon rubber or any elastic material, the gasket has to be stretched and place in the groove, the Mini lid/bottom lid is made up of materials like PP, PC, SS, etc, there is a detachable holder which is fixed to the mini lid/bottom lid by rotational effect, this is made detachable to make user friendly during the functions, as we are grinding any dry items, when we have to mix the water in middle stage to make it wet, we can just remove the holder and pour water and lock it after pouring the water. The Cap is provided in the holder to cover the holder and to provide aesthetic effect, the Cap is press fitted to the holder. The Air vent is provide at the top to prevent the lower the pressure inside.

The medium lid/middle lid assembly consists of the Medium lid/middle lid, gasket, detachable cup holder & a cap for holder, there is a groove provided on the Medium lid/middle lid which is the provision for the gasket seating area to provide the sealing effect, the gasket is made up of silicon rubber or any elastic material, the gasket has to be stretched and place in the groove , the Medium lid/middle lid is made up of materials like PP, PC, SS, etc, there is a detachable holder which is fixed to the medium lid/middle lid by rotational effect, this is made detachable to make user friendly during the functions, as we are grinding any dry items, when we have to mix the water in middle stage to make it wet, we can just remove the holder and pour water and lock it after pouring the water. The Cap is provided in the holder to cover the holder and to provide aesthetic effect, the Cap is press fitted to the holder. The Air vent is provide at the top to prevent the lower the pressure inside. The Top lid assembly consists of the top lid & gasket, there is a groove provided on the top lid which is the provision for the gasket seating area to provide the sealing effect the gasket is made up of silicon rubber or any elastic material, the gasket has to be stretched and place in the groove, the top lid is made up of materials like PP, PC, SS, etc.

The body is made up of stainless steel, PC or any material, the body is unique designed as shown in figure 3.0 , there is a groove at the bottom of the body this will not allow the mini lid/bottom lid to go down and the groove is maintained in such a way that it will maintain the volume for the mini grinding items, the groove height can be varied for varying the volumes , the inclined angle is provided to the body as the diameter is calculated in a such way that the medium lid/middle lid will not go down at the certain height as it maintains the volume for the medium grinding purpose, the inclined angle and height can be varied for varying the volumes.

The top portion of the body has a flange which will acts as a stopper for the top lid,

In the blade assembly The first, second, third & forth blades ,also may vary in size. For instance, the first blade may be substantially larger than the second blade . The blades also may vary in shape so that multiple cut types can be made to the food in the container or so that, for instance, the first blade will force the food toward the second blade for improved cutting and blending. 1*

WORKING PRINCIPLE & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :

The objects of this invention are to accomplish a more rapid and more thorough mixing than has been not possible with previous constructions and to attain these and other desirable results with simple, practical and inexpensive apparatus.

Other novel features of the invention and resulting advantages will appear more fully as the specification proceeds.

The drawing accompanying and forming part of the specification illustrates a present preferred embodiment of the invention but structure may be modified and changed within the intent and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined and claimed.

Fig. 1 in the drawing is a perspective view of the Multi utility jar/container with multi lids.

Fig. 2 in the drawing is a cross sectional view of the Multi utility jar/container with Multi lids,

Fig. 3 in the drawing is a perspective view of the single jar/container,

Fig. 4 in the drawing is a perspective view of the Multi lids for single jar/container,

Fig. 5 in the drawing is a perspective view of the universal blade assembly.

The Novel working principal of the jar/container is to perform all the indented grinding/blending operation in a single jar/container and with multi lids. There is a new universal blade assembly which can perform all the indented function like Grinding variable volumes, Blending, juicers and many more functions.

The first level/bottom level is the mini lid/bottom lid assembly which consists of a mini lid/bottom lid, gasket, holder and cup for holder, the working is very simple as the Mini lid/bottom lid is to be placed inside the jar/container, the jar/container is designed in a such a way that there is a groove on the bottom of the jar/container which acts a stopper which will not allow the lid to go bottom side, this volume can be varied. There is a air vent hole on the top of the lid to prevent the pressure building inside during the operations. There is a gasket provided to have sealing effect as it cannot leak on the sides.

The Second level/middle level is the medium lid/middle lid assembly which consists of a medium lid/middle lid, gasket, holder and cup for holder, the working is very simple as the medium lid/middle lid is to be placed inside the jar/container, the jar/container is designed in a such a way that there is a inclined body in the jar/container which acts as a stopper, which will not allow the lid to go bottom side ( the angle of the inclination is designed in such a way that the lid cannot be placed wrongly), in this volume can be varied. There is a air vent hole on the top of the lid to prevent the pressure building inside during the operations. There is a gasket provided to have sealing effect as it cannot leak on the sides.

The third level/top level is the top lid assembly which consists of a top lid, gasket, holder and cup for holder, the working is very simple as the top lid is to be placed inside the jar/container, the jar/container is designed in a such a way that there is a flange on the top of the jar/container which acts a stopper which will not allow the lid to go inside side, this volume can be varied . there is a air vent hole on the top of the lid to prevent the pressure building inside during the operations. There is a gasket provided to have sealing effect as it cannot leak on the sides.

In this invention we can combine all the function in the jar/container and perform to satisfy the intended functions.

In one of the embodiments, a container set is disclosed, which is comprising a container with a plurality of lids. The said container shall have a base, a continues vertical side wall forming an interior space, an open top, and a plurality of partition members portions arranged in the container interior along the various heights of the side wall. These partition member portions are created to enable for closing the container at one of the partition member portions. Each of the said plurality of lids releasably attachable to one of the plurality of partition member portions of the side wall of the container. Each lid shall have a main cover section with a surrounding edge wall including a perimeter skirt portion around the main cover section configured for engagement with the partition member portion of the said side wall of the container to close off along the partition member portion of the container by sealingly engaging along the perimeter skirt of the lid to the side wall of the container.

In another embodiment, the partition members shall include plurality of partition members portions including a bottom partition member which is grooved portion of the side wall to engage the perimeter skirt of first bottom lid of the plurality of lids, a middle partition member which is a sloped angled wall portion of the side wall to engage the perimeter skirt of second middle lid of the plurality of lids and a top partition member which is a flange at the open top of the side wall to engage the perimeter skirt of the third top lid of the plurality of lids.

In another embodiment, the container is a multi-utility jar/container associated with griding/blending operations.

In another embodiment, the container may include at its bottom, a blade assembly means for releasably attaching blades.

In another embodiment, the lids of the container set shall have air vent hole. All or some of the lids may have an air vent hole.

In another embodiment, the lids shall be sealingly attached to the container with gaskets. All or some of the lids may have a sealing gasket.

In another embodiment, the lids shall have holders. All or some of the lids shall have a detachable holder. The detachable holder shall essentially have annular cavity with open ends, thereby creating a path into the interior of the container.

In another embodiment, the said annular holder shall have a top cap for closing the annular cavity at the distal end of the holder when it is attached to the lid.

In another embodiment, the cap of the holder may be press fitted onto the holder.

The disclosure has been made as known to inventors and with specific examples and illustrations for the purpose of proper disclosure and better understanding of the - invention. There can be other variations and modifications that will be obvious to skilled persons in the art. All of such variations and modifications are within the scope of invention.

WE CLAIM :

1. A container set comprising a container with a plurality of lids, the said container having a base, a continuos vertical side wall forming an interior space, an open top, and a plurality of partition members portions arranged in the container interior along the various heights of the side wall for closing the container at one of the partition member portions, each of the said plurality of lids releasably attachable to one of the plurality of partition member portions of the side wall of the container, with each lid having a main cover section with a surrounding edge wall including a perimeter skirt portion around the main cover section configured for engagement with the partition member portion of the said side wall of the container to close off along the partition member portion of the container by sealingly engaging along the perimeter skirt of the lid to the side wall of the container.

2. The container set as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of partition member portion, include a bottom partition member which is grooved portion of the side wall to engage the perimeter skirt of first bottom lid of the plurality of lids, a middle partition member which is a sloped angled wall portion of the side wall to engage the perimeter skirt of second middle lid of the plurality of lids, a top partition member which is a flange at the open top of the side wall to engage the perimeter skirt of the third top lid of the plurality of lids.

3. The container set as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein when the container is a multi-utility jar/container associated with griding/blending operations.

4. The container set as claimed in claim 3, wherein the container may include at its bottom, a blade assembly means for releasably attaching blades.

5. The container set as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein all or some of the lids have an air vent hole.

6. The container set as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein all or some of the lids have a sealing gasket.

7. The container set as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein all or some of the lids have a detachable holder with annular cavity with open ends.

8. The container set as claimed in claim 7, wherein said annular holder has a top cap for closing the annular cavity at the distal end.

9. The container set as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cap may be press fitted onto the holder.