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The blender was first invented by Stephen Poplawski, owner of Stevens Electric Company, in Racine, Wisconsin in 1922. He wanted a way to mix up drinks like malts and milk shakes, which had become popular at soda fountain restaurants. ... Osius invented this version of the blender, and received a patent for it in 1933.
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In 1935 Fred Waring joined up with Frederick Osius and marketed the Waring Blendor.
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By World War II and into the 1950’s, a new mixer, which was mounted on a stand and had a bowl underneath, was replacing the glass-bottomed design. This new style had a more powerful motor and two gear-driven beaters.
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Among popular mixer companies were: Vidrio Products, Chicago Electric and Knapp Monarch.
In 1954 the millionth Waring Blendor was sold and they are still popular today. -
In time the mounted mixers were taken over by an again smaller model, which was made up of a small plastic container with a handle.
The latest version of the container blender with a handle. -
Soon came hand held mixers, which continually change with style, even today.
The see-through mixer; one of many of the latest designs.
