Patents Assigned to Chrystal L. Brooks Irrevocable Trust
  • Crushed ice extruder
    Patent number: 7127909
    Abstract: An extrusion head where continuous formation of crushed ice has uniquely shaped externally protruding bosses that break ice into uniformly shaped pieces. The extrusion head has no moving parts and is easily retrofitted onto existing screw-type continuous crushed ice making machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Chrystal L. Brooks Irrevocable Trust
    Inventor: Charles A. Brooks
  • Flaked ice maker
    Patent number: 7003974
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting flaked ice upward. The device includes an upward transport tube with a shortened sleeve. A beveled lower end of the transport tube forms flaked ice of a desired size and transports it upward. The size of the flaked ice formed may be changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Chrystal L. Brooks, Irrevocable Trust
    Inventor: Charles A. Brooks
  • Flushing system for screw-type crushed ice extrusion machine
    Patent number: 6857284
    Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for flushing an auger-type crushed ice making machine prevents build up of scale and other contaminants. The system feeds a flushing liquid to the top of the extrusion head such that it flows down through the device, thereby cleaning the auger and sleeve. The flushing liquid may be water or a solution having chemicals that help to remove built up scale or other contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Chrystal L. Brooks Irrevocable Trust
    Inventor: Charles A. Brooks