PORTABLE FROZEN CONFECTION MACHINE

• US 20150136887A1
• Filed: 10/21/2014
• Published: 05/21/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: SNOWIE LLC
• Original Assignee: SNOWIE LLC
• Inventors: Rupp, Carl A.
• Granted Patent: US 10,794,624 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 241/191
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/045 of slush-ice, e.g. semi-frozen beverage
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/28 for portioning or dispensing
• CPC Class Codes: A47J 43/046 with tools driven from the bottom side
• CPC Class Codes: B02C 18/2216 Discharge means
• CPC Class Codes: B02C 18/2291 Feed chute arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: F25C 5/02 Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice
• CPC Class Codes: F25C 5/12 Ice-shaving machines

Abstract

The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. The disclosure further extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for providing a frozen confection machine that is portable and sized for easy storage as well as a portable frozen convection experience.

Claims

1. A frozen confection machine comprising:

a housing comprising a handle portion and a hopper portion,

wherein the hopper portion is configured for receiving ice therein,

a motor comprising a drive shaft disposed within the housing,

a blade configured to condition the ice,

a spout configured for dispensing conditioned ice,

wherein the blade is disposed within the housing between the hopper portion and the spout, and

wherein the motor is disposed within the housing, such that the drive shaft of the motor rotates about an axis that is fixed at an angle relative to the handle portion.

2. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, wherein the blade is stationary relative to the housing.

3. The frozen confection machine of claim 2, wherein the blade is arched.

4. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, wherein the blade comprises a plurality of offset teeth relative to each other.

5. The frozen confection machine of claim 4, wherein the plurality of teeth are offset in an alternating pattern.

6. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, further comprising a lid configured for covering the hopper portion.

7. The frozen confection machine of claim 6, wherein the lid has a transparent portion for monitoring ice in the hopper portion.

8. The frozen confection machine of claim 7, further comprising a flexible shaping flap that is attached near the spout.

9. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, further comprising a paddle wheel for moving ice into the blade.

10. The frozen confection machine of claim 9, wherein the paddle wheel is directly connected to the drive shaft of the motor.

11. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, wherein the angle is selected from a range between about 30 degrees to about 60 degrees.

12. The frozen confection machine of claim 11, wherein the angle is selected from a range of about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees.

13. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, further comprising an electrical cord.

14. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, further comprising a battery.

15. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, further comprising a foot operated switch.

16. The frozen confection machine of claim 1, further comprising damping pads.

17. The frozen confection machine of claim 6, wherein the lid comprises a latching mechanism for holding the lid in a closed position.

18. The frozen confection machine of claim 6, further comprising a safety switch.

19. A kit for making frozen confections comprising:

a frozen confection machine configured to be portable,

a plurality of confectionary toppings configured to be used with a conditioned ice product of the frozen confection machine,

wherein the frozen confection machine comprises;

a housing comprising a handle portion and a hopper portion,

wherein the hopper portion is configured for receiving ice therein,

a motor comprising a drive shaft disposed within the housing,

a blade configured to condition the ice,

a spout configured for dispensing conditioned ice,

wherein the blade is disposed within the housing between the hopper portion and the spout, and

wherein the motor is disposed within the housing such that a drive shaft of the motor rotates about an axis that is fixed at an angle relative to the handle.

20. The kit of claim 19, wherein the kit further comprises a carrying case configured to carry said frozen confection machine and said confectionary toppings.

21. The kit of claim 19, wherein the kit further comprises serving containers configured to hold and serve conditioned ice product of the frozen confection machine.

22. The kit of claim 19, wherein the kit further comprises a hand tool configured for maintaining the frozen confection machine.