System for providing a single serving of a frozen confection
US11565874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 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 frozen confection includes a nest assembly and a lid assembly. The nest assembly defines a recess for receiving a pod containing at least one ingredient for forming a single serving of the cold beverage or frozen confection and at least one helical internal paddle. The nest assembly has a cooling unit operable to cool the nest assembly. The lid assembly includes a lid and a plunger to rotate the at least one helical internal paddle of the pod to dispense the cold beverage or frozen confection forced out of the pod by rotation of the internal paddle. The frozen confection is ejected directly into a container or cone without coming into contact with other portions of the machine.
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