Patents Assigned to Snowie LLC
  • Patent number: 12089613
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to systems and devices for a liquid dispensing device. The device may include a dispenser framework having a plurality of spouts mounted thereto, wherein the plurality of spouts are configured to dispense a liquid. The dispenser framework may be configured to be mounted such that the dispenser can swing between a closed position and an open position. The device may include a plurality of topping reservoirs corresponding to the plurality of spouts in fluid communication with the plurality of spouts. At least two of the plurality of spouts may be fluidically connected to each other to form a spout group. The topping reservoir may be in fluid communication with the spout group via a tube that connects to the spout group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20240253872
    Abstract: A flexible pour spout for controlling a flow of fluid. A pour spout includes a proximal portion configured to be inserted into an opening of a container and a distal portion configured to extend outside the container when the proximal portion is inserted into the opening of the container. The proximal portion includes a first sidewall defining a first internal cavity and a collar attached to an external side of the first sidewall. The distal portion includes a second sidewall defining a second internal cavity and a terminal opening located at a distal end of the second sidewall. The second sidewall comprises a bend such that at least a portion of the second sidewall collapses along the bend to reduce a size of the terminal opening in response to applying a pressure to the second sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 12031766
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. A frozen confection machine includes a hopper portion for receiving ice into an interior, and a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, a blade to condition the ice in the hopper during rotation of the motor. The frozen confection machine also includes a lid for selectively covering the interior of the hopper, a bias member for biasing the lid away from a closed position, and a switch for causing the motor to actuate in response to the lid being pressed to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20240210088
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparing shaved ice confections. A device for conditioning ice includes a base housing comprising at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space and an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall. The device includes a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing. The devices includes a sidewall disposed within the upper surface of the base housing defining an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and a blade assembly. The device includes a venting channel disposed in the at least one upstanding sidewall of the base housing for releasing heat emitted by the motor. The device includes a control mechanism for activating and deactivating the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20240196925
    Abstract: Food-grade shapers and serving containers for frozen confections are disclosed. A system of the disclosure includes a serving container and a shaping lid. The serving container includes a cup portion and a shaping portion, wherein the cup portion comprises a lower sidewall defining a cup cavity for receiving a shaved ice confection, and the shaping portion comprises an upper sidewall defining one or more shaping regions. The shaping portion includes a top rim defining a top-most portion of the serving container. The shaping lid is configured to removably connect to the serving container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 11859889
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparing shaved ice confections. A device for conditioning ice includes a base housing comprising at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space and an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall. The device includes a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing. The devices includes a sidewall disposed within the upper surface of the base housing defining an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and a blade assembly. The device includes a venting channel disposed in the at least one upstanding sidewall of the base housing for releasing heat emitted by the motor. The device includes a control mechanism for activating and deactivating the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 11849737
    Abstract: Food-grade shapers and serving containers for frozen confections are disclosed. A system of the disclosure includes a serving container and a shaping lid. The serving container includes a cup portion and a shaping portion, wherein the cup portion comprises a lower sidewall defining a cup cavity for receiving a shaved ice confection, and the shaping portion comprises an upper sidewall defining one or more shaping regions. The shaping portion includes a top rim defining a top-most portion of the serving container. The shaping lid is configured to removably connect to the serving container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A Rupp
  • Publication number: 20230168020
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. The disclosure further extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for providing a frozen confection machine that is portable and sized for easy storage as well as a portable frozen convection experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20230080494
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for producing a shaved ice product using shaved ice confection machines and processes. The disclosure also extends to a tension arm and a shaping device used in conjunction with shaved ice confection machines and processes to produce more consistent shaved ice output with a potential increase in machine life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20230070294
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. A frozen confection machine includes a hopper portion for receiving ice into an interior, and a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, a blade to condition the ice in the hopper during rotation of the motor. The frozen confection machine also includes a lid for selectively covering the interior of the hopper, a bias member for biasing the lid away from a closed position, and a switch for causing the motor to actuate in response to the lid being pressed to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20220408753
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and devices for producing a shaved ice or snow cone products and providing toppings thereto. The system may comprise an ice shaving or snow cone machine, a mobile edifice, and a topping dispenser attached to the mobile edifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20220394995
    Abstract: The present disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for freezing a liquid suitable for use by a frozen confection machine. The apparatuses, methods, and systems include a two-piece form suitable for producing a dense ice structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventors: Carl Rupp, Gregg Gehring
  • Patent number: 11519650
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. The disclosure further extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for providing a frozen confection machine that is portable and sized for easy storage as well as a portable frozen convection experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 11493254
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for producing a shaved ice product using shaved ice confection machines and processes. The disclosure also extends to a tension arm and a shaping device used in conjunction with shaved ice confection machines and processes to produce more consistent shaved ice output with a potential increase in machine life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 11441832
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. A frozen confection machine includes a hopper portion for receiving ice into an interior, and a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, a blade to condition the ice in the hopper during rotation of the motor. The frozen confection machine also includes a lid for selectively covering the interior of the hopper, a bias member for biasing the lid away from a closed position, and a switch for causing the motor to actuate in response to the lid being pressed to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 11382340
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to systems and devices for a topping dispenser. The topping dispenser may include a dispenser framework having a plurality of spouts mounted thereto configured to dispense a topping and one or more topping reservoirs. The plurality of spouts may include a first spout in fluid communication with a topping reservoir via a first tube that connects to a fitting of the first spout. The plurality of spouts may include a second spout in fluid communication with a topping reservoir via a second tube that connects to a fitting of the second spout. The fitting of the first spout and the fitting of the second spout may be offset from each other within the dispenser framework such that the fittings and tubes do not interfere with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 11359850
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for cooling the motor of a frozen confection machine during operation are described. A frozen confection machine has a blade assembly for shaving ice and a housing comprising an air inlet and an air outlet. The machine has a motor disposed in the housing and is attached to a drive shaft for bringing ice into contact with the blade assembly. The machine also includes a drip tray and a heat sink that is in mechanical contact with the drip tray. The machine uses a fan assembly to causes airflow to move into the housing across the heat sink and past the motor for cooling the motor. During use, the airflow cools the motor to prolong motor life and enhance performance. The heat sink may be integrated with the tray or may be a standalone heat sink. The heat sink may have fins or other structures to increase thermal transfer. The airflow may be passively created by convection or enhanced by a fan or otherwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: 11311025
    Abstract: The present disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for freezing a liquid suitable for use by a frozen confection machine. The apparatuses, methods, and systems include a two-piece form suitable for producing a dense ice structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventors: Carl Rupp, Gregg Gehring
  • Publication number: 20220113074
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains generally to shave ice confection machines and processes, and more particularly to a block ice shaving apparatus, system and method whereby an improved blade and blade assembly produce more consistent output with increase machine life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp
  • Patent number: D989561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Snowie LLC
    Inventor: Carl A. Rupp