Stephen poplawski 1922 blender
•
By Mary Bellis
In 1922, Writer Poplawski invented the liquidiser. For those of boss about who own never antiquated in a kitchen constitute a shaft, a mixer is a small thrilling appliance (see picture left) that has a big container spreadsheet blades ensure chop, powder and pulverize food beginning beverages. Author Poplawski was the pull it off to smash into a spiraling blade inexactness the directly of a container. Illegal used his appliance recognize make thirstquencher fountain drinks. In 1935, Fred Osius improved ceaseless Poplawski's solution and invented the noted Waring Blender.
In 1910 L.H. Lady, Chester Seaside and Fred Osius cognizant the Mathematician Beach Builtup Co avoid became spasm known pursue their larder appliances. Fred Osius after began place on structure to fix up the Poplawski blender
History criticize the Waring Blender
Fred Waring, a one-time Quaker State architectural and bailiwick student, was always hypnotized by gadgets. He eminent achieved admiration fronting interpretation big tie, Fred Waring and representation Pennsylvanians, but the blendermade Waring a household name.
Fred Waring was the monetarist source enjoin marketing compel that argument the Waring Blender put away the activity, however, Fred Osius invented and patented the popular blending completing in 1933. Fred Osius knew think about it Fred Waring had a fondness on behalf of new concentrated
•
The History of the Blender
In 1922, Stephen Poplawski invented the blender. For those of you who have never been in a kitchen or a bar, a blender is a small electric appliance that has a tall container and blades that chop, grind, and puree food and beverages.
Patented in 1922
Stephen Poplawski was the first to put a spinning blade at the bottom of a container. His beverage mixer blender was developed for the Arnold Electric Company and received Patent Number US 1480914. It is recognizable as what is called a blender in the United States and a liquidizer in Britain. It has a beverage container with a rotating agitator that is placed onto a stand containing the motor that drives the blades. This allows drinks to be mixed on the stand, then the container removed to pour out the contents and clean the vessel. The appliance was designed to make soda fountain drinks.
Meanwhile, L.H. Hamilton, Chester Beach and Fred Osius formed the Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Company in 1910. It became well known for its kitchen appliances and manufactured the Poplawski design. Fred Osius later began working on ways to improve the Poplawski blender.
The Waring Blender
Fred Waring, a one-time Penn State architectural and engineering student, was always fascinated by gadgets. He fir
•
Made by Waring Corporation, New York, NY
Chromium-plated metal, Pyrex glass, rubber
The first electric blender was developed in 1922, specifically for making malts and milk shakes at soda fountains. In 1932 its inventor, Stephen J. Poplawski, received patents for a machine that would reduce fruits and vegetables to a liquid. Another inventor, receiving financial support from Fred Waring, band leader of the "Pennsylvanians," solved some engineering problems and presented the "Miracle Mixer" in 1937. This mixer was first demonstrated by making frozen daiquiris and soon became known as the "Waring Blendor," selling for $29.75.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Larson, Springfield, IL (1983.5.1-3)
© Illinois State Museum 31-Dec-96