Mixing and frothing device and method
US6698625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/401
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to a mixing device with an input container that is configured for receiving a product that includes a fluid component and a second component. A whipper with a conical whipper surface has an axis is configured for aerating and frothing the product. The whipper surface extends between first and second end portions, with the first end portion having a smaller diameter than the second end portion. The whipper surface is preferably oriented at a surface angle to the axis of about between 5° and 65°. A motor is in driving association with the whipper for rotating the whipper about the axis at a speed sufficient for aerating and frothing the product. A product exit conduit is disposed downstream of the whipper and is configured for dispensing the product of the fluid and second components.
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