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System for providing a single serving of a frozen confection

US11498751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 2020
Grant dateNov 15, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D51/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A machine for providing a single serving of a cold beverage or a frozen confection is disclosed. The machine includes a cooling system, a first assembly, and a second assembly. The first assembly includes the cooling system and has sidewalls partially defining a recess for receiving a pod containing at least one ingredient for forming the single serving of the cold beverage or frozen confection and at least one internal paddle. The second assembly has a lid and a plunger movably mounted to the lid. The plunger is operable to engage a top of the pod and rotate the at least one internal paddle of the pod to scrape the cold beverage or a frozen confection off a wall of the pod and mix contents of the pod.

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