ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,290,207, issued on May 6, was assigned to Societe des Produits Nestle S.A. (Vevey, Switzerland).
"Handy large processing jug" was invented by Da Mi Byun (Lausanne, Switzerland) and Eric Granger (Pully, Switzerland).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A machine (1) comprises a tank (10) having a cavity (10') for containing and processing a liquid food substance, such as milk or a milk-based substance. A stirring tool (15) is provided in the cavity (10) for imparting a mechanical effect on the food substance. A base (20) supports the tank (10). The base (20) has an upright outside gripping surface (21) located under the tank (10) and seizable by...