Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A mixer grinder jar (100) comprising:
an inner cylinder (104) adapted to receive a material to be grinded; and
an outer cylinder (106) adapted to surround a periphery of the inner cylinder (104) such that the outer cylinder (106) and the inner cylinder (104) defines a hollow space (112) therebetween to receive a cooling agent (114), wherein the hollow space (112) has a predefined width.
2. The mixer grinder jar (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner cylinder (104) is made up of stainless steel grade SS304.
3. The mixer grinder jar (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer cylinder (106) is made up of stainless steel grade SS304.
4. The mixer grinder jar (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined width of the hollow space (112) is 40 millimeters (mm).
5. The mixer grinder jar (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cooling agent (114) is selected from at least one of, ice cubes and cold water.
6. The mixer grinder jar (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising blades (116a-116n) attached to a bottom face (104a) of the inner cylinder (104), and adapted to mix and/or grind the material.
7. The mixer grinder jar (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a lid (108) adapted to be attached to a top face (104b) of the inner cylinder (104).
8. The mixer grinder jar (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a handle (110) attached to an outer surface of the outer cylinder (106).
9. A method for mixing and/or grinding a material using a mixer grinder jar (100), the method comprising steps of:
filling an inner cylinder (104) of the mixer grinder jar (100) with a material to be grinded;
filling an outer cylinder (106) of the mixer grinder jar (100) with a cooling agent (114);
mounting the mixer grinder jar (100) onto a mixer base (102);
switching on a power supply such that blades (116a-116n) attached to a bottom face (104a) of the inner cylinder (104) rotates to grind the material; and
keeping the mixer grinder jar (100) undisturbed for a predefined time period to completely absorb heat generated during grinding.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the predefined time period is in a range of 3 minutes to 4 minutes.
Date: 09 November, 2021
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)
, Description:FORM 2
THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&

THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

MIXER GRINDER JAR

APPLICANT(S)
NAME: SR University
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
ADDRESS: S R University Ananthasagar, Warangal, Telangana, India

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed

BACKGROUND
Field of the invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a jar and particularly to a mixer grinder jar.
Description of Related Art
[002] Spices are used widely for their antioxidant and health benefits from flavonoids. When whole-spices are needed to be converted into powder form, a grinder or a mixer is used to crush them into small particles. Grinder jar contains blades in it, which cut bigger particles into the small particles. The blades rotate at high speed for this operation. During this operation, heat is generated which is undesirable. The spices are used both for food and pharma/Ayurvedic applications.
[003] Generation of heat from the grinder and mixer jars while grinding spices is a major cause of loss of temperature labile or heat sensitive flavonoids in the spices. Cloves, pepper, dry ginger, garlic and the like are the most commonly grounded spices for food preparation. The temperature sensitive flavor and flavor compounds are lost due to frictional heat generated inside the jar.
[004] There is thus a need for a mixer grinder jar that eliminates the aforementioned limitations of the available mixer grinder jars.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a mixer grinder jar comprising an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder. The inner cylinder is adapted to receive a material to be grinded. The outer cylinder adapted to surround a periphery of the inner cylinder such that the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder defines a hollow space therebetween to receive a cooling agent. The hollow space has a predefined width.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for mixing and/or grinding a material using a mixer grinder jar. The method comprising a step of: filling an inner cylinder of the mixer grinder jar with a material to be grinded. Further, the method comprising a step of: filling an outer cylinder of the mixer grinder jar with a cooling agent. Furthermore, the method comprising a step of mounting the mixer grinder jar onto a mixer base. Furthermore, the method comprising a step of: switching on a power supply such that blades attached to a bottom face of the inner cylinder rotates to grind the material. Furthermore, the method comprising a step of: keeping the mixer grinder jar undisturbed for a predefined time period to completely absorb heat generated during grinding.
[007] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a mixer grinder jar that removes heat generated during grinding of different materials.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a mixer grinder jar that controls a temperature of materials inside the mixer grinder jar up to 8-10 degrees centigrade. Next, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a mixer grinder jar that reduces a flavor loss in materials (e.g., spices) after grinding.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a mixer grinder jar that utilizes ice cubes and cold water to reduce a temperature of the mixer grinder jar, thus eliminating a need of any additional refrigeration system. Next, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a mixer grinder jar that is easy to fill and remove ice cubes, and easy to clean.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a mixer grinder jar mounted on a mixer base, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0014] FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of the mixer grinder jar, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method for mixing and/or grinding a material using the mixer grinder jar, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having”, and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0020] FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a mixer grinder jar 100 mounted on a mixer base 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The mixer grinder jar 100 may be adapted to remove heat generated during grinding of a material. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the material may include, but not limited to, spices, vegetables, fruits, and so forth. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material that can be grinded using the mixer grinder jar 100. Further, the mixer grinder jar 100 may be capable to control a temperature of the material inside the mixer grinder jar 100 up to 8 degrees to 10 degree Celsius, thus reducing loss in flavor of the material after grinding.
[0021] The mixer base 102 may be designed to hold the mixer grinder jar 100 during grinding and/or mixing of the material. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the mixer base 102 may comprise motor teeth (not shown) that may be provided to rotate blades 116a-116n (later shown in FIG. 1B) by way of a rotational force generated by a motor (not shown) installed in the mixer base 102. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a shape of the mixer base 102 may be, but not limited to, trapezoidal, square, and so forth. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the mixer base 102. Further, the mixer base 102 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, iron, a hardened plastic, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the mixer base 102 may be made up of stainless steel grade SS304. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the mixer base 102, including known, related and later developed material.
[0022] The mixer grinder jar 100 may comprise an inner cylinder 104 and an outer cylinder 106. The inner cylinder 104 may be adapted to receive the material to be grinded. The inner cylinder 104 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the iron, the hardened plastic, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner cylinder 104 may be made up of the stainless steel grade SS304. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the inner cylinder 104, including known, related and later developed material. The inner cylinder 104 may comprise a bottom face 104a and a top face 104b. The top face 104b may define an opening (not shown) that may enable the inner cylinder 104 to receive the material to be grinded.
[0023] The outer cylinder 106 may be adapted to surround a periphery of the inner cylinder 104. The outer cylinder 106 may be fabricated to suit a shape of the inner cylinder 104. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer cylinder 106 may be shaped such that the outer cylinder 106 completely covers the inner cylinder 104. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer cylinder 106 may be fixedly attached to the inner cylinder 104 by way of a welding process. The outer cylinder 106 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the iron, the hardened plastic, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer cylinder 106 may be made up of the stainless steel grade SS304. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the outer cylinder 106, including known, related and later developed materials.
[0024] The mixer grinder jar 100 may further comprise a lid 108 adapted to be attached to the top face 104b of the inner cylinder 104. The lid 108 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the iron, the hardened plastic, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the lid 108 may be made up of the stainless steel grade SS304. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the lid 108, including known, related and later developed materials. The lid 108 may have a shape that may be similar to a shape of the top face 104b of the inner cylinder 104 such that the lid 108 may be attached to the top face 104b to seal the inner cylinder 104.
[0025] The mixer grinder jar 100 may further comprise a handle 110 attached to an outer surface of the outer cylinder 106. The handle 110 may enable a user to hold the mixer grinder jar 100. The handle 110 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the iron, the hardened plastic, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle 110 may be made up of the stainless steel grade SS304. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the handle 110, including known, related and later developed materials.
[0026] FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of the mixer grinder jar 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As discussed in the FIG. 1A, the mixer grinder jar 100 may comprise the inner cylinder 104 and the outer cylinder 106. The outer cylinder 106 may have a first diameter and the inner cylinder 104 may have a second diameter. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a numerical value of the first diameter may be greater a numerical value of the second diameter such that the outer cylinder 106 and the inner cylinder 104 defines a hollow space 112 therebetween. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the hollow space 112 may have a predefined width. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the predefined width of the hollow space 112 may be 40 millimeters (mm). In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the predefined width of the hollow space 112 may be in a range of 30 mm to 50 mm. Further, the hollow space 112 may be adapted to receive a cooling agent 114. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the cooling agent 114 may be selected from at least one of, ice cubes and cold water. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the cooling agent 114 may be configured to absorb heat generated during grinding operation. Additionally, as the ice cubes and/or cold water is used for cooling, there is no need of any refrigeration system for cooling of the mixer grinder jar 100.
[0027] The inner cylinder 104 may further comprise the blades 116a-116n (hereinafter referred to as the blades 116) attached to the bottom face 104a (as shown in the FIG. 1A) of the inner cylinder 104. The blades 116 may be adapted to mix and/or grind the material. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the blades 116 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the iron, the hardened plastic, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the blades 116 may be made up of the stainless steel grade SS304. Embodiments of the present disclosure is intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the blades 116, including known, related and later developed materials.
[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method 200 for mixing and/or grinding the material using the mixer grinder jar 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] At step 202, the user may fill the inner cylinder 104 of the mixer grinder jar 100 with the material to be grinded.
[0030] At step 204, the user may close the lid 108 of the mixer grinder jar 100.
[0031] At step 206, the user may fill the hollow space 112 between the inner cylinder 104 and the outer cylinder 106 of the mixer grinder jar 100 with the cooling agent 114.
[0032] At step 208, the user may mount the mixer grinder jar 100 on the mixer base 102.
[0033] At step 210, the user may switch on a power supply (not shown) to rotate the blades 116 provided in the inner cylinder 104 to grind the material using a speed controller (not shown).
[0034] At step 212, the user may keep the mixer grinder jar 100 undisturbed for 3 minutes to 4 minutes to completely absorb the heat generated during grinding.
[0035] Embodiments of the invention are described above with reference to block diagrams and schematic illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the invention. While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0036] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.