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Flavor blending system

US11464242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2019
Grant dateOct 11, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G9/30
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Devices and systems for dispensing flavored, frozen flowable foods are disclosed. Such devices and systems may include a flavor injection and blending assembly having an inner surface that tapers inwardly near an outlet end to form a nozzle that aids in coalescing strands of frozen flowable confection, formed during mixing, into a unitary form. Flavor injection and blending assemblies having a first mixing vane and a second mixing vane welded to one another are disclosed. Sanitizing systems configured to provide water to a flavor injection and blending assembly are also disclosed.

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