WO2004103831A2 - Dispositif de distribution conçu pour multiples desserts congeles preemballes dans des contenants jetables dimensionnes pour une part individuelle - Google Patents

Dispositif de distribution conçu pour multiples desserts congeles preemballes dans des contenants jetables dimensionnes pour une part individuelle Download PDF

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WO2004103831A2
WO2004103831A2 PCT/US2004/016244 US2004016244W WO2004103831A2 WO 2004103831 A2 WO2004103831 A2 WO 2004103831A2 US 2004016244 W US2004016244 W US 2004016244W WO 2004103831 A2 WO2004103831 A2 WO 2004103831A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
    • A23G9/00—Frozen sweets, e.g. ice confectionery, ice-cream; Mixtures therefor
    • A23G9/04—Production of frozen sweets, e.g. ice-cream
    • A23G9/22—Details, component parts or accessories of apparatus insofar as not peculiar to a single one of the preceding groups
    • A23G9/28—Details, component parts or accessories of apparatus insofar as not peculiar to a single one of the preceding groups for portioning or dispensing

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  • This invention relates to the field of frozen food dispensers, specifically to an easy-to-use
  • dispenser capable of moving the pre-measured, individual serving of frozen food product stored
  • the cap is simply disposed of at the same time the empty push pack or cartridge attached thereto is discarded. In the alternative, when the pattern cap is attached to the dispenser, it
  • Applications can include the dispensing of frozen dessert products, including but not limited to frozen yogurt, ice cream,
  • the container is cylindrical with side
  • a valve member controls the amount of product dispensed
  • Patent 5,421,484 to Beach (1995) discloses an alternative dispenser configuration wherein a
  • collapsible container containing a frozen confection is placed into a vertically extending
  • tubular member tubular member, a powered member, and a shut-off valve, whereby as the powered member
  • invention allows for the dispensing of frozen desserts that are prepackaged in individual serving
  • disposable containers such as but not limited to containers having a four to six ounce
  • containers contain an individual serving size of frozen product and the least expensive embodiments would not be refrigerated, the entire contents of the cartridge or push pack would
  • push packs can be placed in a line and blocked together for subsequent dispensing use. Also, automated dispensing at the push of a button is contemplated for more expensive and complex
  • the present invention requires that a family freezer only be opened once to
  • the present invention has
  • the primary object of this invention is to provide a dispenser for frozen dessert products
  • invention is to provide a dispenser for frozen dessert products that is a stand-alone unit. It is
  • a further object of this invention is to provide a dispenser for frozen products with both manual and automated embodiments. It is also an object of this invention to provide at least one embodiment having manual operation that can be simply and
  • the present invention is a dispenser
  • the housing would be made from plastic and have a mechanical means for extruding the soft serve
  • embodiments are also contemplated, for dispensing of food product from the same type of push
  • push pack or cartridge is inserted, or in the alternative, push packs and cartridges could be
  • the docking stations can be any type of or cartridge in line for dispensing.
  • the docking stations can be any type of or cartridge in line for dispensing.
  • the docking stations can be any type of or cartridge in line for dispensing.
  • the docking stations can be any type of or cartridge in line for dispensing.
  • the docking stations can be any type of or cartridge in line for dispensing.
  • the docking stations can be any type of or cartridge in line for dispensing.
  • the docking stations can be any type of
  • lever quickly filled with cartridges or push packs, with a lever being used for their rotation during loading and to advance the next available push pack or cartridge for dispensing.
  • the lever could also be configured to secure each docking station temporarily in place during dispensing
  • refrigeration would not be refrigerated, other embodiments could comprise refrigeration. Also, refrigeration
  • thermoelectric thermoacoustic
  • dispensing could be provided by a variety of means, such as but not limited to municipal power,
  • inserts or adjustable means could be employed to adapt one size
  • one docking station unit could be exchanged for another to adapt the
  • present invention for use with push packs and cartridges made by different manufacturers, when
  • the dispensing means for the present invention can also vary, incorporating screw
  • the dispensing capacity of the present invention is preferably
  • present invention such as variations in the length and configuration of handle used; the number of docking stations used; the positioning of the docking stations relative to one another; the
  • Fig. 1 is a side view of one of the preferred manual embodiments of the present invention having
  • lever means to rotate the docking stations, a pattern cap beneath the docking
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a push pack or collapsible cartridge usable with the present
  • Fig. 3 is a top view of one of the preferred configurations for the docking stations in the present
  • Fig. 4 is a side perspective view of the dispensing portion of the housing in a second preferred
  • FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective right side view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment of the
  • Fig. 7 is a bottom perspective view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a back view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective left side view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment of the
  • Fig. 10 is another perspective left side view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment
  • Fig. 11 is a sectional view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment of the present
  • Fig. 12 is a side view of the housing in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 13 is a right side view of the dispenser housing in a third preferred embodiment of the
  • Fig. 14 is a right side view of the dispenser housing in a third preferred embodiment of the
  • present invention with lines showing the location of cartridges stored within the dispenser arm.
  • Fig. 15 is a perspective view of the freezing chamber in the dispensing arm of the second
  • FIG. 16 is a front view of the freezing chamber in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention having automatic alignment of cartridges for dispensing once they drop from a
  • the present invention is a compact dispenser for frozen products that is contemplated primarily for use in a domestic kitchen. However, it can also be used in office food service areas, employee break rooms, small motels, and the like. It can be manually operated, such as by use of a handle, or be activated by the push of a button. When automated, any power supply can be used, including but not limited to municipal, battery, and solar. Although refrigeration is not contemplated for less complex embodiments, it is contemplated for the embodiments of the present invention having larger docking stations to provide some means of refrigeration for the cartridges and push packs while they wait their turn for dispensing, including but not limited to compressor, thermoelectric, and thermoacoustic means.
  • Fig. 1 shows a manual embodiment 2 of the present invention having a handle 4 connected to a ratcheting press 6, the press 6 and multiple docking stations 8 supported within a housing 10.
  • Lever means 12 is used to rotate and/or lock the docking stations 8 into a dispensing position 14, so that each docking station 8 loaded with a push pack or cartridge, such or similar to that shown in Fig. 2 by the number 20, can be advanced sequentially into a dispensing position 14 directly above pattern cap 16.
  • a drip tray 18 is located beneath pattern cap 16 to collect spills. Drip tray 18 would be optionally removable for cleaning.
  • the circular configuration shown in Figs. 1 and 3 for docking stations 8 in the alternative it is contemplated for other configurations to be used for advancing the next cartridge or push pack
  • Housing 10 could have any aesthetically pleasing configuration, although it should be compact and have a space-saving footprint. Also, all materials used for
  • housing 10 and other components in the present invention should be non-corroding, non-toxic,
  • handle 4 is also not critical, and although not shown, a
  • lever 12 can also be configured to temporarily lock a cartridge or push
  • FIG. 1 shows pattern
  • pattern cap 16 being connected to housing 10, in the alternative, pattern cap 16 may be part of the
  • pattern cap 16 is connected to a
  • housing 10 for housing 10 to have a decorative design, textured surface, and or informational markings
  • the thickness dimension of the material used for housing 10 should provide for a
  • housing 10 can also vary, and do not have to be limited to the proportions shown in Fig. 1.
  • housing 4 it is contemplated for housing 4 to have a configuration that allows for easy exchange of cartridges and push packs 20.
  • the type of access is not critical, and may include but is not limited to an opening covered by a hinged door, sliding cover, or snap-fit cover, or an enlarged front opening without a cover or door.
  • Fig 2 shows a preferred embodiment of cartridge and push pack 20 having a cylindrical main body 22 and a pattern cap 16 on its lower end.
  • cartridges and push packs 20 can be individually sealed within soft-pack containers prior to insertion into docking stations 8.
  • the use of pattern cap 16 on cartridges and push packs 20 is not critical, and in the alternative pattern caps 16 can be attached to housing 10. It is contemplated for cartridges and push packs 20 to be disposable. Although only one configuration of cartridge and push pack 20 is shown, it is contemplated for the present invention to also include any other push-through and collapsible food product containers that allows for extruding of the frozen food product therein through pattern cap 16 for dispensing into a receiving vessel (not shown), such as a dessert dish or cone.
  • Fig. 2 shows cartridge and push pack 20 having a substantially cylindrical configuration, its shape is not critical as long as it is complementary to the interior configuration of docking stations 8.
  • Fig. 3 shows one configuration for docking stations 8 having a rotating platform 24 with
  • openings 26 therethrough. Although the number of openings 26 is not critical, four to
  • Notches 28 in the perimeter of platform 24 would be used in
  • each opening 26 in platform 24 could lead to a sleeve with an inwardly directed lip, flange, or rim configured to
  • openings 26 could be lined with a gripping substance, compression means, insert, inner
  • Figs. 4-12 show a second embodiment of the present invention which is a dispenser with
  • Fig. 11 shows a cutaway view that shows cooling chamber 54 within vacuum form
  • bond evaporator would wrap around cooling chamber 54 and insulation would be injected in the
  • the second embodiment of the present invention also has a dispensing plate 62, handle 64,
  • Cartridge holder 68 is removable from
  • dispensing plate 62 and substitute holders capable of supporting cartridges having a different
  • a static condenser, thermostatic controls, and compressor 60 make up the refrigeration portion of the second embodiment dispenser/freezer
  • thermoelectric thermoacoustic, or other means to replace the standard compressor refrigeration of the present invention
  • Figs 13-16 show a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is a
  • FIG. 14 shows how cartridges 70 of food product
  • Fig. 15 shows the freezing chamber
  • static dispenser 88 illustrate one possible means for maintaining the food product in cartridges 70 in a frozen state until dispensed.
  • a cartridge 70 When dispensing is required, a cartridge 70
  • a cartridge 70 can drop from any of the three clips, where after the dropped
  • cartridge 70 aligns itself for the dispensing rod to press out the ice cream or other frozen food
  • cartridges and push packs 20 to fill all or part of the docking stations 8 available on platform 24. All of the cartridges and push packs 20 can have the same contents and be from the same manufacturer, or in the alternative, the cartridges and push packs 20 loaded into docking stations 8 may contain different food products, different flavored products and/or be containers made by different manufacturers. Dispensing would promptly begin in manual embodiments, however, in automated embodiments having refrigeration means for docking stations 8, dispensing could be temporarily delayed. Once the cartridges and push packs 20 are in place, the first cartridge or push pack 20 to be used is moved into dispensing position 14. A cone or dish (not shown) is placed under dispensing cap 16.
  • handle 4 An operator then rotates handle 4 to press or otherwise cause the frozen food product to be extruded through pattern cap 16 and into the cone or dish below it. Handle 4 is then released and the empty cartridge removed from its docking station 8. If additional food dispensing is desired, lever 12 is used to rotate platform 24 and place a next docking station 8 in dispensing position 14. Lever 12 and one or more notches 28 may also be used to lock platform 24 into a fixed position during dispensing. Repeat handle 4 rotation to dispense additional food product, until all cartridges and push packs 20 loaded into docking stations 8 are empty. If each cartridge and push pack 20 has a pattern cap 16, the pattern cap 16 attached to housing 10 would be removed prior to dispensing.
  • pattern cap 16 that is attached to housing 10 is used, it must be removed and cleaned after the last dispensing use is completed. After cleaning, pattern cap 16 may be replaced within it usable position below dispensing position 14.
  • individual serving size cartridges and push packs 20 allows the present invention to provide for sanitary and prompt food product dispensing in a domestic kitchen, with 100% portion control, no waste, and no mess, by anyone in a family, including children, who is strong enough to rotate handle 4.
  • the present invention allows for the soft serve dispensing of frozen desserts that are
  • handle would be used to manually activate a ratcheting press so as to dispense the frozen
  • a lever prior to dispensing use, a lever could rotate docking stations to place additional
  • cap is a part of the cartridge or push pack, no part of the present invention touches the

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L'invention concerne un distributeur pouvant déplacer une part individuelle pré-mesurée d'un produit alimentaire congelé stockée dans une cartouche pliable ou un emballage de poussée (20), à travers une extrémité de distribution conçue à cet effet sur la cartouche ou l'emballage, puis déplacer le produit à travers une garniture à dessin (16) et vers un récipient de réception positionné sous la garniture à dessin (16). Dans les divers modes de réalisation de cette invention, des nombres différents de cartouches individuelles ou emballages de poussée (20) peuvent être chargés dans le distributeur avant la distribution, pour permettre une distribution hygiénique, rapide et sans débordement d'un produit alimentaire. Dans les modes de réalisation dans lesquels la garniture à dessin (16) est fixée sur l'emballage de poussée ou la cartouche (20), il n'est pas nécessaire de procéder à un nettoyage entre les utilisations. Dans les modes de réalisation dans lesquels la garniture à dessin (16) est fixée sur le distributeur, celui-ci est retiré pour procéder à un nettoyage minutieux entre les utilisations. Le distributeur selon l'invention peut servir à distribuer des produits de dessert congelés, parmi lesquels figurent de manière non exhaustive, du yaourt glacé, de la crème glacée, du sorbet ainsi que d'autres produits glacés mous.
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