公开(公告)号：US06560973B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US10215525

申请日：2002-08-08

Applicant: Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones ,  Thomas G. Timmons

Inventor： Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones ,  Thomas G. Timmons

IPC: B65B6308

CPC classification number: G07F11/165 ,  A23G9/225 ,  F25B41/067 ,  F25B45/00 ,  F25B2400/18 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D25/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  G07F9/105

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a method for modifying a vending machine to provide a vending machine for storing product at a temperature no greater than −40 degrees Celsius. The method of the invention includes the steps of replacing an existing refrigeration compressor with a different compressor having a higher compression and replacing an existing refrigerant with a more efficient refrigerant. Then, the length of an existing capillary tube was increased (preferably to approximately 21 inches). Finally, a new thermostat capable of achieving a −40 Celsius set point. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the pre-existing thermostat was rewired into a safety switch, which is operable to disable the vending machine from dispensing product if the temperature exceeds the set point. A novel business method is also provided; namely a method of manufacturing and distributing ice cream. In accordance with this method, a novelty ice cream product is manufactured to take on a beaded and free-flowing form. This ice cream product is then shipped and distributed through vending machines capable of maintaining temperatures sufficiently cold to preserve the beaded and free-flowing form of the ice cream product.

公开(公告)号：US06308522B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-30

申请号：US09596596

申请日：2000-06-19

Applicant: Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones ,  Thomas G. Timmons

Inventor： Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones ,  Thomas G. Timmons

IPC: F25B4106

CPC classification number: G07F11/165 ,  A23G9/225 ,  F25B41/067 ,  F25B45/00 ,  F25B2400/18 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D25/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  G07F9/105

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a method for modifying a vending machine to provide a vending machine for storing product at a temperature no greater than −40 degrees Celsius. The method of the invention includes the steps of replacing an existing refrigeration compressor with a different compressor having a higher compression and replacing an existing refrigerant with a more efficient refrigerant. Then, the length of an existing capillary tube was increased (preferably to approximately 21 inches). Finally, a new thermostat capable of achieving a −40 Celsius set point. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the pre-existing thermostat was rewired into a safety switch, which is operable to disable the vending machine from dispensing product if the temperature exceeds the set point. A novel business method is also provided; namely a method of manufacturing and distributing ice cream. In accordance with this method, a novelty ice cream product is manufactured to take on a beaded and free-flowing form. This ice cream product is then shipped and distributed through vending machines capable of maintaining temperatures sufficiently cold to preserve the beaded and free-flowing form of the ice cream product.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于修改自动售货机以提供一种用于在不高于-40摄氏度的温度下储存产品的自动售货机的方法。 本发明的方法包括以下步骤：用具有较高压缩率的不同压缩机代替现有的制冷压缩机，并用更有效的制冷剂代替现有制冷剂。 然后，现有毛细管的长度增加（优选为约21英寸）。 最后，一个新的恒温器能够达到-40摄氏度的设定点。 此外，在优选实施例中，将预先存在的恒温器重新连接到安全开关中，如果温度超过设定点，其可操作以禁止自动售货机分配产品。 还提供了一种新颖的商业方法; 即制作和分发冰淇淋的方法。 根据该方法，制造新颖的冰淇淋产品以呈串珠状和自由流动的形式。 然后，这种冰淇淋产品通过能够保持足够冷的温度的自动售货机运输和分配，以保持冰淇淋产品的串珠和自由流动的形式。

公开(公告)号：US11382339B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-12

申请号：US15640985

申请日：2017-07-03

Applicant: Stan Jones

Inventor： Stan Jones

IPC: A23L3/375 ,  A23G9/16 ,  A23G9/30 ,  B01J2/04 ,  B01J2/26 ,  F25D25/04 ,  F25D3/11 ,  A23G9/06 ,  A23G9/28 ,  A61K9/16 ,  F25B19/00

Abstract: A method of preparing and storing a free-flowing frozen supplementary product, including preparing a supplementary composition for freezing, dripping the supplementary composition into a freezing chamber, freezing the dripped supplementary composition into beads, and transporting the frozen beads by conveyor belt out of the freezing chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20120196006A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13359964

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: Stan Jones

Inventor： Stan Jones

IPC: A23G9/48 ,  A23P1/08 ,  F28D15/00

CPC classification number: A23L3/375 ,  A23G9/48 ,  A23P20/12

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for coating cryogenically frozen particles, such as food particles, with a powder at least in part by random contact with the powder while the particles and powder are circulating in a liquid cryogen. The powder and/or food particles may be electrically charged to increase their affinity for one another as well as the rate of powder coating of the frozen particles.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种用粉末涂覆低温冷冻颗粒（如食品颗粒）的方法和装置，其中粉末至少部分地与粉末随机接触，同时颗粒和粉末在液体冷冻剂中循环。 粉末和/或食物颗粒可以带电以增加它们彼此的亲和力以及冷冻颗粒的粉末涂覆速率。

公开(公告)号：US20090047393A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US11891756

申请日：2007-08-13

Applicant: Stan Jones

Inventor： Stan Jones

IPC: A23G9/48 ,  A23G9/00 ,  A23G9/04 ,  A23P1/08 ,  A23G9/24

CPC classification number: A23G9/24 ,  A23G9/48

Abstract: A system and mechanism for forming discrete units of ice cream is disclosed utilizing cryogenically cooled equipment during the manufacturing process. The discrete units are formed and then coated with one or more various confectionary substances, also using cryogenically cooled equipment, so as to result in a substantially uniformly-coated ice cream product.

Abstract translation: 在制造过程中利用低温冷却设备公开了形成分立的冰淇淋单元的系统和机构。 形成离散单元，然后用一种或多种各种糖果物质涂覆，也使用低温冷却设备，以便得到基本上均匀涂布的冰淇淋产品。

公开(公告)号：US20070065552A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11368745

申请日：2006-03-06

Applicant: Curt Jones ,  Stan Jones

Inventor： Curt Jones ,  Stan Jones

IPC: A23L3/36

CPC classification number: A23G9/48 ,  A23G9/44

Abstract: A novel frozen product and method for making same are disclosed, wherein a beaded frozen product is intermixed with conventional ice cream. In this regard, the beaded ice cream (or other frozen product) may be intermixed with soft-serve ice cream on an individual serving basis, or may be intermixed with ice cream manufactured on a large scale production (e.g. packaged with ice cream conventionally sold in grocery stores). With regard to individual servings, beads of ice cream may be injected at a dispensing nozzle of a machine for dispensing soft-serve ice cream. Alternatively, the beaded ice cream may be introduced into a reservoir of soft-serve ice cream. Alternatively, the beaded ice cream may be introduced into a reservoir of soft-serve ice cream and intermixed through a stirring or agitation process. With regard to packaged ice cream, such as that purchased in grocery stores, beaded ice cream may be introduced into a conventional ice cream mix at a stage in the process where the non-beaded ice cream is still flowable such that the beaded ice cream may be stirred or agitated to mix and disperse relatively evenly throughout the ice-cream product. Upon final freezing, the beads of ice cream, which retain their beaded form, will be intermixed and suspended throughout the ice-cream product.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种新颖的冷冻产品及其制备方法，其中将串珠冷冻产品与常规冰淇淋混合。 在这方面，串珠冰淇淋（或其他冷冻产品）可以单独服务地与软冰淇淋混合，或者可以与大规模生产的冰淇淋混合（例如与常规销售的冰淇淋一起包装 在杂货店）。 关于个别服务，可以在用于分配软冰淇淋的机器的分配喷嘴处注入冰淇淋珠。 或者，珠状冰淇淋可以被引入软冰淇淋的储存器中。 或者，将串珠冰淇淋引入软冰淇淋的容器中并通过搅拌或搅拌过程混合。 关于包装冰淇淋，例如在杂货店中购买的冰淇淋，串珠冰淇淋可以在非串珠冰淇淋仍然可流动的过程的阶段被引入传统的冰淇淋混合物，使得串珠冰淇淋可以 搅拌或搅拌以相对均匀地混合和分散在整个冰淇淋产品中。 在最终冷冻时，保持其串珠形式的冰淇淋珠将混合并悬浮在整个冰淇淋产品中。

公开(公告)号：US07147884B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10326253

申请日：2002-12-19

Applicant: Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones

Inventor： Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones

IPC: A23G9/04

CPC classification number: A23G9/282 ,  A23G9/48

Abstract: A novel frozen product and method for making the same are disclosed, wherein a beaded frozen product is intermixed with conventional ice cream. In this regard, the beaded ice cream (or other frozen produce) may be intermixed with soft-serve ice cream on an individual serving basis, or may be intermixed with ice cream manufactured on a large scale production (e.g., packaged with ice cream conventionally sold in grocery stores). With regard to individual servings, beads of ice cream may be injected at a dispensing nozzle of machine for dispensing soft-serve ice cream. Alternatively, the beaded ice cream may be introduced into a reservoir of soft-serve ice cream and intermixed through a stirring or agitation process. With regard to packaged ice cream, such as that purchased in grocery stores, beaded ice cream may be introduced into a conventional ice cream mix at a stage in the process where the non-beaded ice cream is still flowable such that the beaded ice cream may be stirred or agitated to mix and disperse relatively evenly throughout the ice-cream product. Upon final freezing, the beads of ice cream, which retain their beaded form, will be intermixed and suspended throughout the ice-cream product.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种新型的冷冻产品及其制备方法，其中将串珠冷冻产品与常规冰淇淋混合。 在这方面，串珠冰淇淋（或其他冷冻产品）可以单独服务的方式与软冰淇淋混合，或者可以与大规模生产的冰淇淋混合（例如，与冰淇淋一起包装 在杂货店出售）。 关于个人服务，可以在机器的分配喷嘴处注入冰淇淋珠以分配软冰淇淋。 或者，将串珠冰淇淋引入软冰淇淋的容器中并通过搅拌或搅拌过程混合。 关于包装冰淇淋，例如在杂货店中购买的冰淇淋，串珠冰淇淋可以在非串珠冰淇淋仍然可流动的过程的阶段被引入传统的冰淇淋混合物，使得串珠冰淇淋可以 搅拌或搅拌以相对均匀地混合并分散在整个冰淇淋产品中。 在最终冷冻时，保持其串珠形式的冰淇淋珠将混合并悬浮在整个冰淇淋产品中。

公开(公告)号：US06494049B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09754707

申请日：2001-01-04

Applicant: Stan Jones ,  Milford D. Jones ,  Curt D. Jones

Inventor： Stan Jones ,  Milford D. Jones ,  Curt D. Jones

IPC: F25C100

CPC classification number: A23G9/44 ,  A23C3/045 ,  A23G9/04 ,  A23G9/06 ,  A23G9/14 ,  A23G9/16 ,  A23G9/166 ,  A23L3/361 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25C1/00

Abstract: A cryogenic processor is provided for liquid feed preparation of a free-flowing frozen product comprising. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the cryogenic processor includes a freezing chamber having a substantially conical shape, at least one feed tray overlying the freezing chamber arranged and adapted to receive liquid composition from a delivery source, the tray having a plurality of orifices for the discharge of uniformly sized droplets of the composition from the feed tray, whereby the droplets are delivered by gravity into the freezing chamber there-below. The cryogenic processor also includes at least one sensor associated with the feed tray for determining a depth of liquid composition in the feed tray, at least one valve associated with a liquid composition delivery line, the valve being configured to control the rate at which liquid composition is delivered from the delivery source to the feed tray, and a controller responsive to the at least one sensor for controlling a position of the valve, and therefore the rate at which liquid composition is delivered from the delivery source to the feed tray.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于自由流动冷冻产品的液体饲料制备的低温处理器，其包括。 根据本发明的一个方面，低温处理器包括具有基本上圆锥形状的冷冻室，至少一个进料托盘，覆盖冷冻室，其布置并适于从输送源接收液体组合物，该托盘具有多个孔口 用于从进料塔排出组合物的均匀尺寸的液滴，由此液滴通过重力输送到下面的冷冻室中。 所述低温处理器还包括至少一个与所述进料托盘相关联的传感器，用于确定所述进料盘中的液体组成的深度，所述至少一个阀与液体组合物输送管线相关联，所述阀被构造成控制液体组成 从输送源输送到进料托盘，以及控制器，其响应于至少一个传感器来控制阀的位置，并且因此控制液体组合物从输送源输送到进料盘的速率。

公开(公告)号：US06481226B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09938059

申请日：2001-09-21

Applicant: Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones ,  Thomas G. Timmons

Inventor： Curt D. Jones ,  Stan Jones ,  Thomas G. Timmons

IPC: F25B106

CPC classification number: G07F11/165 ,  A23G9/225 ,  F25B41/067 ,  F25B45/00 ,  F25B2400/18 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D25/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  G07F9/105

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a method for modifying a vending machine to provide a vending machine for storing product at a temperature no greater than −40 degrees Celsius. The method of the invention includes the steps of replacing an existing refrigeration compressor with a different compressor having a higher compression and replacing an existing refrigerant with a more efficient refrigerant. Then, the length of an existing capillary tube was increased (preferably to approximately 21 inches). Finally, a new thermostat capable of achieving a −40 Celsius set point. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the pre-existing thermostat was rewired into a safety switch, which is operable to disable the vending machine from dispensing product if the temperature exceeds the set point. A novel business method is also provided; namely a method of manufacturing and distributing ice cream. In accordance with this method, a novelty ice cream product is manufactured to take on a beaded and free-flowing form. This ice cream product is then shipped and distributed through vending machines capable of maintaining temperatures sufficiently cold to preserve the beaded and free-flowing form of the ice cream product.

公开(公告)号：US20120183670A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13187851

申请日：2011-07-21

Applicant: Stan Jones

Inventor： Stan Jones

IPC: A23G9/42 ,  A23G9/44

CPC classification number: A23G9/42 ,  A23G9/06 ,  A23G9/34 ,  A23G9/44

Abstract: A cryogenically frozen beaded sorbet product that remains frozen at relatively high temperatures (e.g., about 10° F.) includes fruit solids, added sugars, and added liquid to have a dextrose-equivalence, in certain instances, of about 20.

Abstract translation: 在相对较高的温度（例如约10°F）下保持冷冻的低温冷冻珠状冰糕产品包括水果固体，加入的糖和加入的液体，以在某些情况下具有约20的葡萄糖等价物。