A blending apparatus includes an articulable housing operatively coupled to one or more switches to actuate a blending motor. Upon mounting a mixing jar and associated lid on top of the housing, downward pressure is placed on the lid/jar assembly which places, in turn, downward pressure on the housing....http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6811303?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6811303 - Blending apparatus with articulable motor-actuating housing
