Portable frozen drink processor and dispensing apparatus and method of use

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a portable apparatus for the making and dispensing of frozen alcoholic or nonalcoholic, ice or dairy drinks and to methods for making and using the same.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 626,717, filed on Nov. 10, 2004.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates to a portable apparatus for the making and dispensing of frozen alcoholic or nonalcoholic, ice or dairy drinks and to methods for making and using the same. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Although a number of frozen drink systems exist they suffer from a number of disadvantages. For example, they are either not portable, do not have a insulated housing, require continuous power, make small quantities, are difficult to maintain or require a relatively considerable amount of time (typically greater than five minutes) to prepare the frozen drink. [0004] Thus there is a need in the art for an improved portable frozen drink dispenser that is simple to operate, insulated and easily maintained. [0005] The present invention relates to a portable apparatus for making and dispensing frozen alcoholic or non alcoholic ice or...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] In one aspect of the present invention, there is a portable frozen drink processor and dispenser comprising an electrically powered mechanical system; and, an insulated housing coupled to the electrically powered mechanical system, the insulated housing having an inner surface and an outer surface; an insulated top removably coupled to the insulated housing; the electrically powered mechanical system and the insulated housing forming a unitary construction. In one embodiment, the insulated housing further comprises a cooling circuit. In one embodiment, the electrically powered mechanical system is an AC electrically powered mechanical system. In one embodiment, the electrically powered mechanical system is an DC electrically powered mechanical system. In one embodiment, the frozen drink processor and dispenser further comprises safety means including circuitry which prevents operation of the frozen drink processor if the insulated top is removed from the insulated housing. In one embodiment, the insulated housing comprises bullet-shape

Problems solved by technology

For example, they are either not portable, do not have a insulated housing, require continuous power, make small quantities, are difficult to maintain or require a relatively considerable amount of time (typically greater than five minutes) to prepare the frozen drink.

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