Patents Assigned to Dippin' Dots, Inc.
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Patent number: 11382339Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Dippin' Dots, LLCInventor: Stan Jones
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Publication number: 20200345026Abstract: A particulate frozen dairy product comprising beads which remain free-flowing when at a temperature of about ?12° C. or less. The beads comprise of a dairy product selected from the group consisting of frozen neat cream and frozen anhydrous milk fat. Included is a method of shipping a frozen dairy product. The method comprises cryogenically freezing a neat cream to form a plurality of frozen beads, and shipping the frozen beads while maintaining said frozen beads at a temperature less than ?12° C. such that the frozen beads remain free-flowing during shipping. Further, the frozen beads are ideal for shipping, storage and use in that they lend themselves to multiple packaging options and easy proportioning for recipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: DIPPIN' DOTS, L.L.C.Inventor: Stan Jones
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Publication number: 20120183667Abstract: In accordance with a preferred embodiment, there is provided a frozen yogurt product that remains frozen at relatively high temperatures and can be added to juice, milk, or other liquid to create a smoothie or similar beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Stan Jones, Curt Jones, Kay Jones, Robert Lynn
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Publication number: 20090047393Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventor: Stan Jones
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Patent number: 7464564Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining beaded ice cream and cookie dough is disclosed. The ice cream is dripped, beaded, frozen, and then combined with precut shapes of cookie dough. The resulting combination is packaged for subsequent storage at low temperature.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Adam Whiteside, Geoffrey Hannan, Glen Thompson, John Lipert, Tiffany Reagor, Jamie Ehling, Dana Knudsen
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Patent number: 7316122Abstract: A tray assembly for use in feeding liquid composition to a freezing chamber is disclosed. The tray has a plurality of projections that are designed to provide regulated discharge of the liquid composition from the tray and to feed the liquid composition into the freezing chamber in uniformly sized drops. The projections area each downwardly disposed in relation to the tray. The tray has a bottom wall with a plurality of orifices, where each orifice is associated with a corresponding projection. These projections are uniform in size and can be formed using computerized welding techniques. An alternate embodiment in which the tray is pressurized is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stan Jones
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Patent number: 6915896Abstract: A drain apparatus for the intake end of an auger is disclosed. The drain apparatus comprises a bearing with radial arms, a cover with a cover portion, a drain and a drain cap for removably closing the opening of the drain. The drain apparatus facilitates a clean in place procedure.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventor: Stanley O. Jones
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Patent number: 6560973Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stan Jones, Thomas G. Timmons
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Patent number: 6555154Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for manufacturing popcorn-shaped frozen product, such as but not limited to ice cream. Unlike prior systems that manufactured small, beaded frozen product, the method of the present invention introduces a much larger (diametrically larger) quantity of liquid composition into the liquid refrigerant. By introducing a sufficiently large quantity of liquid composition into the liquid refrigerant, the freezing processes changes substantially, to give the final product a popcorn shape.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Stanley O. Jones, Curt D. Jones
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Patent number: 6539743Abstract: A transport assembly for a cryogenic processor having an elongated housing forming a channel for the delivery of a frozen product from an intake end to a discharge end. The system includes a screw-type conveyor disposed within the elongated housing for movement of the frozen product from the intake end to the discharge end. An indirect drive motor assembly is provided and configured to rotate the screw-type conveyor. A nozzle assembly is provided for attachment to the transport assembly at the discharge end, the nozzle assembly being configured to inject wash and rinse solutions into the elongated housing. In addition, a drain line is disposed near the intake end of the elongated housing. The drain line facilitates a clean in place procedure.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Dippin′ Dots, Inc.Inventor: Stan Jones
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Patent number: 6494049Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Stan Jones, Milford D. Jones, Curt D. Jones
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Patent number: 6481226Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stan Jones, Thomas G. Timmons
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Publication number: 20020129616Abstract: A transport assembly for a cryogenic processor having an elongated housing forming a channel for the delivery of a frozen product from an intake end to a discharge end. The system includes a screw-type conveyor disposed within the elongated housing for movement of the frozen product from the intake end to the discharge end. An indirect drive motor assembly is provided and configured to rotate the screw-type conveyor. A nozzle assembly is provided for attachment to the transport assembly at the discharge end, the nozzle assembly being configured to inject wash and rinse solutions into the elongated housing. In addition, a drain line is disposed near the intake end of the elongated housing. The drain line facilitates a clean in place procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventor: Stan Jones
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Patent number: 6401464Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stan Jones, Thomas G. Timmons
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Publication number: 20020017105Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Applicant: Dippin'Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stan Jones, Thomas G. Timmons
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Publication number: 20020014081Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Applicant: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stan Jones, Thomas G. Timmons
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Patent number: 6308522Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stan Jones, Thomas G. Timmons
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Patent number: D515845Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Terry Reeves, Dana Knudsen
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Patent number: D515846Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Terry Reeves, Dana Knudsen
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Patent number: D468073Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Dippin' Dots, Inc.Inventors: Curt D. Jones, Stanley O. Jones