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US3276633A
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Multiple flavor mixing machine for frozen confections
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-10
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1984-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Rahauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:10
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/22; A23G9/28; A23G9/281; A23G9/282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A MIXING MACHINE FOR FROZEN CONFECTION COMPRISING A HEAD ATTACHABLE TO A FREEZING UNIT TO MAKE A FROZEN CONFECTION OF A SUBSTANTIALLY NEUTRAL FLAVOR AND CONTAIN THE SAME AT LEAST IN CHILLED CONDITION UNTIL READY TO HAVE A SELECTED FLAVOR ADDED THERETO, SAID HEAD COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A PLURALITY OF MIXING COMPARTMENTS, AGITATING MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN EACH COMPARTMENT FOR OPERATION THEREIN, A PLURALITY OF RESERVOIR MEANS TO HOLD INDIVIDUAL FLAVORING MATERIAL RESPECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WITH ONE OF SAID MIXING COMPARTMENTS, EACH MIXING COMPARTMENT HAVING ENTRANCE AND EXIT MEANS, INLET VALVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENTRACE MEANS OF EACH MIXING COMPARTMENT TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF NEUTRAL FROZEN CONFECTION THERETO, MEANS TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF FLAVORING MATERIAL TO SAID MIXING COMPARTMENTS FROM SAID FLAVOR RESERVOIR MEANS, AND POWER MEANS CONNECTABLE TO SAID AGITATING MEANS IN SAID COMPARTMENTS TO EFFECT MIXING OF FLAVORING MATERIAL WITH SAID SUBSTANTIALLY NEUTRAL CONFECTION TO PRODUCE A FRESHLY MIXED CONFECTION OF A DESIRED FLAVOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A MIXING MACHINE FOR FROZEN CONFECTION COMPRISING A HEAD ATTACHABLE TO A FREEZING UNIT TO MAKE A FROZEN CONFECTION OF A SUBSTANTIALLY NEUTRAL FLAVOR AND CONTAIN THE SAME AT LEAST IN CHILLED CONDITION UNTIL READY TO HAVE A SELECTED FLAVOR ADDED THERETO, SAID HEAD COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A PLURALITY OF MIXING COMPARTMENTS, AGITATING MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN EACH COMPARTMENT FOR OPERATION THEREIN, A PLURALITY OF RESERVOIR MEANS TO HOLD INDIVIDUAL FLAVORING MATERIAL RESPECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WITH ONE OF SAID MIXING COMPARTMENTS, EACH MIXING COMPARTMENT HAVING ENTRANCE AND EXIT MEANS, INLET VALVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENTRACE MEANS OF EACH MIXING COMPARTMENT TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF NEUTRAL FROZEN CONFECTION THERETO, MEANS TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF FLAVORING MATERIAL TO SAID MIXING COMPARTMENTS FROM SAID FLAVOR RESERVOIR MEANS, AND POWER MEANS CONNECTABLE TO SAID AGITATING MEANS IN SAID COMPARTMENTS TO EFFECT MIXING OF FLAVORING MATERIAL WITH SAID SUBSTANTIALLY NEUTRAL CONFECTION TO PRODUCE A FRESHLY MIXED CONFECTION OF A DESIRED FLAVOR.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |