Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for preparing a gelatin-based product. In one example, a device for preparing the gelatin-based product includes a mixing chamber, a first liquid reservoir fluidically coupled to the mixing chamber, and a chiller module. The device further includes a slideable tray including a number of slots for receiving a number of fluid vessels and an injection assembly fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and positioned vertically above the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 29/281 - Proteins, e.g. gelatin or collagen
• A47J 43/044 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the top side
• A47J 43/04 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven
• A23G 3/02 - Apparatus specially adapted for manufacture or treatment of sweetmeats or confectioneryAccessories therefor
• A23G 3/34 - Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipanProcesses for the preparation thereof
• A23P 30/10 - Moulding

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for mixing and heat exchange of fluids. In one example, a fluid mixing and heat exchange device includes a hot water tank, a mixing chamber spaced away from the hot water tank and fluidly coupled to a first liquid reservoir, a first chilling module fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber, a coolant tank fluidly coupled to the first chilling module, a radiator fluidly coupled to the coolant tank, and a dispensing manifold fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and adapted to dispense a mixed and chilled fluid mixture to a plurality of fluid vessels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
• B65B 3/30 - Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled by volumetric measurement
• C12G 3/04 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• B01F 33/40 - Mixers using gas or liquid agitation, e.g. with air supply tubes
• B01F 35/90 - Heating or cooling systems
• B01F 101/14 - Mixing of ingredients for non-alcoholic beveragesDissolving sugar in water

Abstract

A device for preparing a gelatin-based product may include a mix tank, a mix pod that is fluidly coupled to the mix tank via a pod spike, and a hot water tank, where the hot water tank is coupled to the mix pod via the pod spike. In at least one example, the pod spike may include an outer tube and an inner tube. In one or more examples, the pod spike of the device may include a hub, where a first end of the outer tube is coupled to the hub. Further, in some examples, a first end of the inner tube may also be coupled to the hub.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 3/06 - Gelatine
• A23L 29/281 - Proteins, e.g. gelatin or collagen
• B01F 3/12 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with solids
• B01F 15/00 - Accessories for mixers
• B01F 5/04 - Injector mixers
• C12G 3/005 - Solid or pasty alcoholic beverage-forming compositions
• B01F 7/16 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis
• C12G 3/04 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs
• B01F 23/50 - Mixing liquids with solids
• B01F 25/316 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with containers for additional components fixed to the conduit
• B01F 27/80 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis
• B01F 35/51 - Mixing receptacles characterised by their material
• B01F 35/00 - Accessories for mixersAuxiliary operations or auxiliary devicesParts or details of general application
• B01F 35/22 - Control or regulation

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for mixing and heat exchange of fluids. In one example, a fluid mixing and heat exchange device includes a hot water tank, a mixing chamber spaced away from the hot water tank and fluidly coupled to a first liquid reservoir, a first chilling module fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber, a coolant tank fluidly coupled to the first chilling module, a radiator fluidly coupled to the coolant tank, and a dispensing manifold fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and adapted to dispense a mixed and chilled fluid mixture to a plurality of fluid vessels.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12G 3/04 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs
• B65B 3/30 - Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled by volumetric measurement
• B01F 15/06 - Heating or cooling systems
• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• B01F 13/02 - Mixers with gas agitation, e.g. with air supply tubes

Abstract

A device for preparing a gelatin-based product having a mix tank, a mix pod that is fluidly coupled to the mix tank via a pod spike, and a hot water tank, where the hot water tank is coupled to the mix pod via the pod spike. In at least one example, the pod spike has an outer tube and an inner tube. In one or more examples, the pod spike of the device has a hub, where a first end of the outer tube is coupled to the hub. Further, in some examples, a first end of the inner tube may also be coupled to the hub.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 3/06 - Gelatine
• A23L 29/281 - Proteins, e.g. gelatin or collagen
• B01F 3/12 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with solids
• B01F 5/04 - Injector mixers
• B01F 15/00 - Accessories for mixers
• C12G 3/005 - Solid or pasty alcoholic beverage-forming compositions
• B01F 7/16 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis
• C12G 3/04 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for preparing a gelatin-based product. In one example, a device for preparing the gelatin-based product includes a mixing chamber, a first liquid reservoir fluidically coupled to the mixing chamber, and a chiller module. The device further includes a slideable tray including a number of slots for receiving a number of fluid vessels and an injection assembly fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and positioned vertically above the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 29/00 - Foods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof
• A23P 30/10 - Moulding
• A47J 43/00 - Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• A23L 29/281 - Proteins, e.g. gelatin or collagen
• A47J 43/044 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the top side
• A47J 43/04 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven
• A23G 3/02 - Apparatus specially adapted for manufacture or treatment of sweetmeats or confectioneryAccessories therefor
• A23G 3/34 - Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipanProcesses for the preparation thereof

Goods & Services

Automated vending apparatus for producing gelatin products, namely, automated machines for preparing gelatin-based beverages and desserts Flavored and sweetened gelatins

Goods & Services

Automated vending apparatus for producing gelatin products, namely, automated machine for preparing gelatin-based desserts and alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails Flavored and sweetened gelatins

Goods & Services

Automated vending apparatus for producing gelatin products, namely, automated machine for preparing gelatin-based desserts and alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails Flavored and sweetened gelatins

Abstract

Systems and methods for preparing and dispensing single serving gelatin-based food products in an efficient and cost-effective way. A gelatin-based product making device includes a container receiving portion configured to removably receive one or more disposable dry ingredients containers that store dry ingredients used to make the gelatin-based products. The device is operative to automatically mix the dry ingredients with a liquid, heat the mixture, and rapidly cool the mixture to form a batch of gelatin-based product. The device includes a dispenser operative to dispense single servings of the gelatin-based product into cups that may be provided to consumers.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23P 1/10 - Other shaping methods, e.g. moulding
• A23G 3/02 - Apparatus specially adapted for manufacture or treatment of sweetmeats or confectioneryAccessories therefor
• A23L 1/0562 - Proteins, e.g. gelatin, collagen
• A23P 1/00 - Shaping or working of foodstuffs