Storage Case for a Hand Mixer

Abstract

A storage case is removably attachable to a hand mixer for mixing foodstuffs. The storage case includes a bottom wall that extends generally parallel to a bottom surface of the hand mixer when the storage case is attached to the hand mixer. A pair of spaced-apart and generally opposing side walls extend generally perpendicularly from the bottom wall of the storage case. A pair of spaced-apart and generally opposing end walls each extending generally perpendicularly from the bottom wall and the side walls of the storage case. At least a portion of one of the walls of the storage case is pivotally attached by a hinge. The bottom wall, side walls and end walls in combination with the bottom wall generally define a cavity for storing at least one mixing tool therein.

1 . A combination hand mixer and storage case comprising:
 the hand mixer enclosing a motor, the hand mixer having a handle, a plurality of side walls and a bottom surface;   at least one mixing tool removably attachable to the bottom surface of the hand mixer and operatively connectable to the motor for mixing foodstuffs; and   the storage case including a bottom wall, a pair of spaced-apart and opposing side walls and a pair of spaced-apart and opposing end walls, the side walls and end walls defining a continuous free edge of the storage case opposing the bottom wall, one of the walls defining a door therein, a hinge pivotally attaching the door,   wherein the free edge of the storage case is removably mountable around an outer periphery of the bottom surface of the hand mixer to define a cavity for storing the at least one mixing tool therein and wherein the door provides access to the cavity.   
     
     
         2 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 1 , wherein the door is pivotable between a closed position to enclose the at least one mixing tool within the storage case and an open position generally providing access to the at least one mixing tool within the storage case. 
     
     
         3 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 2 , further comprising:
 at least one latching hook extending generally perpendicularly from an interior surface of the door; and   at least one opening in the end wall proximate a rear of the hand mixer when the storage case is attached to the hand mixer,   wherein the at least one latching hook is sized and shaped to engage the at least one opening when the door is in the closed position.   
     
     
         4 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 3 , further comprising:
 two spaced-apart latching hooks and two spaced-apart openings, wherein each latching hook corresponds to one of the openings.   
     
     
         5 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 2 , wherein the door includes an opening therein to facilitate grasping the door by a user. 
     
     
         6 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 2 , further comprising:
 at least one front tab extending generally perpendicularly from an interior surface of the end wall proximate of front of the hand mixer when the storage case is attached to the hand mixer, the at least one front tab being located proximate the free edge of the storage case.   
     
     
         7 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 6 , further comprising:
 at least one rear tab extending generally perpendicularly from an interior surface of the door, the at least one rear tab being located proximate a free edge of the door.   
     
     
         8 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 2 , further comprising:
 at least one pull tab extending upwardly from the free edge of the storage case, the at least one pull tab being generally arcuate in shape.   
     
     
         9 . The combination hand mixer and storage case according to  claim 1 , wherein the hinge is a living hinge.