US4179904A
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Freezers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-05
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Granted: 1979-12-25
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Expires: 1997-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A hand or motor-operated ice cream freezer includes a beaterless, sealed food container immersed in a refrigerant within a sealed freezer shell. The freezer shell is rotated about its horizontal axis causing the food container therein to tumble end-over-end in response thereto. The liquid therein is forced against the abrupt walls of the food container which causes a thorough sloshing or mixing of the liquid. Elimination of the conventional beater element results in a very low required torque permiting the use of low power electric motors if desired. The food containers may be used as serving dishes or for storing any unconsumed food. sp This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 344,122 filed on Mar. 23, 1973, now abandoned.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl O. McClenny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:39
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/08; A23G9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A freezing or cooling apparatus comprising: a. an outer container having a sealable aperture therein; b. first sealing means for sealing said aperture of said outer container thereby making said aperture impervious to a refrigerant which may be placed within said outer container; c. a sealable food container having no movable elements therein, having a length or depth L, a diameter or width D, and an L/D ratio in the range of 0.5 to 2.5, and further, having at least one pair of substantially parallel walls, for receiving therein a liquid mixture, said food container being receivable through said aperture in said outer container, being completely enclosed by said outer container when said aperture of said outer container is sealed, and adapted to be in intimate contact with a refrigerant which may be placed within said outer container; d. second sealing means for sealing said food container thereby preventing contamination or leakage of any liquid mixture therein; and, e. means for rotating said food container in an end-over-end manner whereby the liquid within said food container is caused to slosh back and forth between said parallel walls of said food container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A freezing or cooling apparatus comprising: a. an outer container having a sealable aperture therein; b. first sealing means for sealing said aperture of said outer container thereby making said aperture impervious to a refrigerant which may be placed within said outer container; c. a sealable food container having no movable elements therein, having a length or depth L, a diameter or width D, and an L/D ratio in the range of 0.5 to 2.5, and further, having at least one pair of substantially parallel walls, for receiving therein a liquid mixture, said food container being receivable through said aperture in said outer container, being completely enclosed by said outer container when said aperture of said outer container is sealed, and adapted to be in intimate contact with a refrigerant which may be placed within said outer container; d. second sealing means for sealing said food container thereby preventing contamination or leakage of any liquid mixture therein; and, e. means for rotating said food container in an end-over-end manner whereby the liquid within said food container is caused to slosh back and forth between said parallel walls of said food container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein end-over-end rotation of said food container is obtained by rotation of said outer container.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-24 | 1983-06-25 | 1983-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-24 | 1987-06-25 | 1987-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |