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Modular self-dispensing frozen confectionary maker

US4736600A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1987
Grant dateApr 12, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G9/281
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A modular self-dispensing ice cream maker includes an open-ended chilling container which encloses a mixing chamber in which a dasher is mounted for bidirectional rotation. The container includes a cylindrical chamber which is at least partially filled with freezable solution for cooling ice cream ingredients. The open end of the mixing chamber receives a cover having a dispensing outlet. The ice cream maker is adapted for orientation in mixing and dispensing modes in which the container is respectively supported in generally vertical and horizontal orientations. The dasher includes blades configured to scrape an inner container wall during rotation in a first direction for mixing ice cream. Reverse rotation of the dasher advances ice cream toward the cover for dispensing.

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