Finding out how old a Hamilton Beach Mixer is?

[Hollie]

I'm curious I inherited a Hamilton Beach Mixer. Its chrome, a stand mixer, very heavy. On the bottom is the serial number and several patents. Any clues?

[Gumbeaux]

Very often the date is coded into the serial number. What is the serial number.

[Hollie]

the serial number is 8FM142979

[ErinM]

Would carbon dating work here? :D