Metering and calibration system and processes for frozen flowable confection freezer
US12295384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G9/228
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing a flavored confection include a freezer to hold a flowable confection and a door that connects to the freezer is provided. The door includes a syrup delivery system including one or more syrup pumps. The one or more syrup pumps are configured to deliver a flavored syrup into a container. A load cell assembly includes a load cell configured to measure the weight of a container and the contents of the container holds the container adjacent to said freezer and the door. The syrup pump delivers the flavored syrup into the container for a predetermined period of time, and the flowable confection is dispensed from said freezer to the container until the load cell measures a predetermined weight for the container and the contents within the container.
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